Orlando Arcia Returning To Atlanta

Utilityman Orlando Arcia will be returning to the Atlanta Braves after signing a two-year deal worth $3 million dollars in guaranteed money that contains a team option for 2024. Arcia only came to the plate 78 times after being trade from Milwaukee partway through the 2021 campaign, slashing .214/.282/.343. He's never had an OPS higher […]

Vikings Work Out Kerryon Johnson Tuesday

The Minnesota Vikings had free-agent running back Kerryon Johnson in for a workout on Tuesday. Starting running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) suffered a dislocated left shoulder and a torn labrum in the Week 12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and is expected to miss at least the next two games, leaving the Vikings looking […]

DeMarcus Cousins Joins Bucks, Will Debut Wednesday

Center DeMarcus Cousins has found a new home with the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks as of Tuesday. Cousins has not yet appeared in a game this season, but the Bucks revealed that he will be available to make his team debut Wednesday against Charlotte. Injuries have zapped Cousins of much of his all-NBA skill […]

Saints Waive Kevin White Tuesday

The New Orleans Saints waived wide receiver Kevin White on Tuesday. White was previously waived by the Saints on Nov. 20 but later re-signed. The 29-year-old former first-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2015 has played for four different teams in 2021, but he's only seen the field with the Saints in five games, […]

Rougned Odor Closing In On Major-League Deal With Orioles

Infielder Rougned Odor is set to join the Baltimore Orioles, as he is reported to be close to an agreement on a one-year major-league contract. Odor spent the first seven years of his career with the Texas Rangers before making 349 plate appearances with the New York Yankees in 2021. He's a career .234/.289/.433 hitter […]

Kristaps Porzingis Receives Questionable Tag For Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) has been listed as questionable to participate in Wednesday's game against New Orleans due to a sprained right ankle. Porzingis missed five contests earlier in the season due to a back ailment, but he has delivered eight outings of at least 20 points since his return. An absence […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 13 Lightning Round

We here at RotoBaller hope you all were able to enjoy a long holiday weekend of football (you Americans out there) as we coast into December and the fantasy season's home stretch. Whether you celebrated Thanksgiving or not, there was plenty of action to fill up on and now we finish November strong with the […]

RJ Barrett Will Not Return To Tuesday’s Game

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (illness) will not be available to check back in during Tuesday's contest against Brooklyn due to an illness. Barrett was questionable to play coming into the day before being cleared, but his symptoms appear not to have subsided after logging nine minutes in the first half. In that […]

Jerick McKinnon Sent To Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Jerick McKinnon (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, meaning he'll be out for the next three games. In a corresponding move, the Chiefs activated offensive guard Kyle Long (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Long came out of retirement in the offseason and will make his […]

Marlins Trade Jorge Alfaro To Padres, Designate Lewis Brinson

Catcher Jorge Alfaro is headed to the San Diego Padres, as the Miami Marlins have traded him in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Alfaro was expendable after the Marlins acquired 2021 Gold Glove-winning backstop Jacob Stallings from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Alfaro will fight for playing time with Austin Nola, […]

Washington Signs Brian Johnson

The Washington Football Team signed kicker Brian Johnson off the Chicago Bears practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. Washington's previous kicker, Joey Slye (hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve and will miss at least the next three weeks after suffering a hamstring strain in the Monday night win over the Seattle Seahawks. Johnson […]

Yankees Tender Contract To Gary Sanchez

The New York Yankees have chosen to tender a contract to catcher Gary Sanchez. Sanchez had been speculated as a non-tender candidate, as his salary is expected to be in the area of $8 million dollars via arbitration, but it appears the catcher market did not offer strong enough alternatives for the Yankees to go […]

Minnesota Tags Anthony Edwards Questionable For Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Anthony Edwards (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's matchup vs. Washington due to flu-like symptoms. Edwards is yet to miss a game this season, so it's not clear how Minnesota would distribute his minutes in the case of an absence, but Malik Beasley, Josh Okogie, and Taurean […]

Dan Arnold Officially Put On Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer confirmed on Tuesday that the team placed tight end Dan Arnold (knee) on Injured Reserve with a sprained MCL. Arnold suffered the injury in the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and will be out for four to six weeks. There's a good chance we may not see […]

Joey Wendle Traded To Marlins

Infielder Joey Wendle is on the move, as the Tampa Bay Rays have traded the 31-year-old to the Miami Marlins in exchange for outfield prospect Kameron Misner. Wendle has spent the last four seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, slashing .265/.319/.422 with 11 homers and eight steals in 2021. He should see plenty of playing […]

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Questionable To Play Wednesday

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (tailbone) and center Bam Adebayo (thumb) have picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's matchup vs. Cleveland. Butler has already logged one absence due to a tailbone injury, which allowed Caleb Martin to shift into the starting five and notch 18 points Monday. Adebayo is coming off his ninth […]

Keelan Cole Placed On COVID-19 List

The New York Jets placed wide receiver Keelan Cole on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Cole saw more offensive snaps in the Week 12 win over the Houston Texans, but he was only able to catch two passes for 24 yards with Corey Davis (groin) out of action. Cole will need to be asymptomatic and […]

Cole Anthony Set To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (ankle) is not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Denver. Anthony had missed each of the Magic's last six games due to a sprained right ankle, with his return coinciding with the loss of Jalen Suggs (thumb). While it's currently just a 16-game sample […]

Cedrick Wilson In Danger Of Missing Thursday's Game

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (ankle) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Tuesday due to an ankle injury. Wilson, who had his best game of the season in the overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving with seven catches for 104 yards, is looking likely to miss this […]

Giants Hope Sterling Shepard Can Return In Week 13

The New York Giants are hopeful that Sterling Shepard (quad) will return for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. He hasn't played since Week 8 due to a quadriceps injury. The 28-year-old will try to practice this week. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is expected to miss Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins, a downgrade to […]

Frederick Gaudreau Out On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild center Frederick Gaudreau will miss Tuesday's game against Arizona because of COVID-19 protocols. Calen Addison will enter the lineup as a seventh defenseman. Gaudreau has been on a nice run on the Wild's third line lately and even managed to string together a three-game point streak last week. He's notched 10 points in […]

Another Full Practice For CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (concussion) put in his second straight day with a full practice on Tuesday. Lamb suffered a concussion in Week 11 and couldn't clear the league's protocols in time to play on Thanksgiving last Thursday, but he's fully on track to play this Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints […]

Damion Lee, Andre Iguodala Remain Out Tuesday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Damion Lee (personal) and small forward Andre Iguodala (hip) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix. Lee's absence will reach three games, but it is anticipated to cease there, with the high-energy guard slated to return to action Friday in the rematch vs. the Suns. Iguodala hasn't […]

Ezekiel Elliott Practices In Full Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) practiced in full for the second straight day on Tuesday, and it was reported earlier on Tuesday that owner Jerry Jones expects Elliott to handle a serious offensive load on Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints. This comes after a report over the weekend that suggested the […]

Steven Stamkos Misses Tuesday's Game For Personal Reasons

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (personal) won't be in the lineup on Tuesday against St. Louis. The Lightning captain has left the team to return home to be with his wife as they are set to welcome their second child. The Lightning are now pretty much down to bare bones in attack. Anthony Cirelli […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 13

We meet again, RotoBallers. With 12 weeks behind us, most of you still reading are either in win-at-all-costs mode or planning ahead for the playoffs. Let's deal with the immediate needs first, shall we? As always, joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on […]

Taysom Hill With Another Full Practice

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (foot) put in another day of full practice on Tuesday, making it likely that he'll get the start under center on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys to kick off Week 13. The Saints said that Hill would likely take over for Trevor Siemian earlier this week if Hill […]

Tony DeAngelo And Brett Pesce Out On Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Tony DeAngelo and Brett Pesce will miss Tuesday's clash with the Stars because of COVID-19 protocols. They were added to the COVID-19 list on Monday and have stayed in Raleigh to quarantine. DeAngelo leads the team with 15 assists and is among the league's highest-scoring defensemen with 19 points, while Pesce has […]

Justin Holiday Set To Miss At Least Four Games

Indiana Pacers small forward Justin Holiday has entered the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols as of Tuesday, which is expected to keep him out of action for at least the next 10 days. Beginning Wednesday vs. Atlanta, the Pacers play four games in that stretch, all of which Holiday is likely to miss. Holiday […]

Mark Ingram II Trending In The Right Direction

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) practiced in full again on Tuesday, which makes it likely that he'll return to action on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Ingram missed the Thanksgiving loss to the Buffalo Bills last Thursday, but he has recovered nicely and looks to be in line to return […]