Pirates Outright Seven In Flurry Of Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a flurry of moves Saturday, outrighting pitchers Chase De Jong, Enyel De Los Santos, Kyle Keller, Connor Overton, Chasen Shreve, and Shea Spitzbarth as well as infielder Wilmer Difo off the 40-man roster. Shreve elected free agency. In corresponding moves, the team added Steven Brault, Blake Cederlind, Dillon Peters, Jose Soriano, […]

Tobias Harris Won't Play Against Chicago

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (illness) won't play on Saturday in Chicago. The veteran remains sidelined after being diagnosed with COVID-19, a sickness that has kept him out of the team's previous three contests. While Harris could make it back next week, possibly as early as Philly's matchup against the Indiana Pacers on November 13, […]

Dallas Places Blake Jarwin On Injured Reserve

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (hip) had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup vs. the Broncos, but he will now miss at least the team's following two games as well after being placed on injured reserve Saturday. The absence of Jarwin figures to open up a considerable amount of targets for breakout star […]

Dodgers Decline Option On Joe Kelly

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) will head to free agency after the team declined his option Saturday. Kelly would have made $12 million dollars on the option, and he will instead receive a $4 million dollar buyout. This decision could largely be influenced by Kelly's injury status, but recent reports suggest he […]

Eric Ebron Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bears, marking his second consecutive absence. Without Ebron in the mix last week, Pat Freiermuth recorded four catches for 44 yards, adding a touchdown. When healthy, Ebron has been startlingly consistent this season with just two targets in five […]

Ronald Guzman Declares Free Agency

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman has declared free agency after being outrighted off the roster on Friday. First baseman Curtis Terry, infielder Anderson Tejeda, and relief pitcher Matt Bush were also dropped from the roster and are eligible to declare free agency. Guzman only registered 16 at-bats in the 2021 season, totaling one hit, […]

Tennessee Elevates D'Onta Foreman For Sunday’s Game

Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman has joined the team's 53-man roster for Sunday's contest against the Rams. The Titans are in scramble mode out of the backfield with Derrick Henry (foot) down for the foreseeable future. In addition to Foreman, Jeremy McNichols and Adrian Peterson stand to see usage, although how it will all […]

Danuel House Jr. Out Versus Denver

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (foot) is out for Saturday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The 28-year-old has been battling absences throughout the year, with a right foot sprain being the cause for his latest omission from the lineup. With Daniel Theis (toe) questionable, the team may continue to rely on rookie Alperen Sengun […]

Reds Make Nick Castellanos A Qualifying Offer

The Cincinnati Reds have extended outfielder Nick Castellanos a qualifying offer, as expected. Castellanos is all but certain to reject the one-year, $18.4 million dollar contract so he can test the free agent market. With the Reds cutting payroll, Castellanos will most likely play for another team in 2022. After slashing .309/.362/.576 with 34 homers […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Blake Bortles Active For Sunday

The Green Bay Packers will get back wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, while quarterback Blake Bortles will also be on the active roster after having been elevated from the practice squad. Valdes-Scantling has been sidelined since Week 3, with his return giving Green Bay roughly a complete version of […]

Daniel Theis Questionable On Saturday

Houston Rockets forward Daniel Theis (toe) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets. The 29-year-old veteran has missed the team's previous two games because of right Great Toe soreness. If he can't suit up, Alperen Segun will be in line to take his place. Sengun is averaging eight points and four rebounds while filling […]

Fantasy Football 2021: Week 9 Red Zone Risers and Fallers

In the red zone, it is all about opportunities.  Getting the targets and the touches are important, but so is how  are defenses at keeping the players/teams out of the red zone. Let's see what the stats say on red zone risers and fallers Week 9.  Be sure to check all of our fantasy football […]

Deandre Ayton Out Against Atlanta

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (leg) has been ruled out heading into Saturday's game against the Hawks. The former No. 1 overall pick didn't suit up on Tuesday against the Pelicans because of a bruise on his right leg. However, he did play on Thursday versus the Rockets and finished with 16 points, 11 rebounds, […]

Adam Henrique Collects Two Points Friday

Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique netted a goal and added a helper in a 3-1 victory over the struggling Arizona Coyotes. Henrique now has points in four of the last five Ducks games. This season he has five goals and six assists in 12 contests. So far, Henrique, Ryan Getzlaf, and Troy Terry have formed […]

Matt Duchene Extends Point Streak To Three Games

Nashville Predators forward Matt Duchene scored a goal in a 3-2 victory over the Canucks on Friday. With the tally, the Haliburton, Ontario, native now has three goals and two helpers in his last three games played. He has 10 points in 11 games overall while skating on the team's first line. In these first […]

Dan Arnold - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Dan Arnold is a very solid TE2 option in Week 9 against Buffalo. Arnold has been something of a revelation since being traded from Carolina to Jacksonville, leading his new team in receiving in two of their last three games. Arnold's standing within the offense is excellent, but the same can't […]

White Sox Exercise Craig Kimbrel's Option

As expected, the Chicago White Sox exercised their $16 million team option on relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel on Saturday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Kimbrel had a huge bounce-back season in 2021 after he had a 5.28 ERA while walking 7.0 hitters per nine innings in 18 appearances over 15 1/3 innings […]

Jamal Agnew - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew is a decent flier option at the wide receiver position this week against the Buffalo Bills. The matchup is imposing, as Buffalo has been the second-best defense in the NFL against opposing wideouts in terms of fantasy points allowed, but Agnew could still produce. The former special teamer has […]

Broncos Defense Trending Down After Trade Of Von Miller

The Denver Broncos defense did finally create two turnovers in the Week 8 win over the Washington Football Team, but they head into a Week 9 meeting with the Dallas Cowboys -- an offense that leads the league in yards per game -- after just trading All-Pro pass-rusher Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams. […]

Brandon McManus - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus finally missed his first kick of the 2021 season in the Week 8 win over the Washington Football Team. Accuracy hasn't been the problem for him this year, it's been Denver's lack of efficiency on offense, mainly in converting third downs to sustain drives into enemy territory. The Broncos are […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. projects as a low-end WR4 option in Week 9 against Buffalo. The second-year wideout has been among fantasy football's biggest busts in 2021, averaging just nine PPR points per game despite being drafted as high as the sixth round in some drafts. Shenault's matchup is also far from […]

Browns Put Jack Conklin On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed right tackle Jack Conklin (elbow) on Injured Reserve on Saturday and activated fullback Andy Janovich and center Nick Harris from IR in corresponding moves. Conklin is expected back this season, but he'll now be forced to miss the team's next three games after dislocating his left elbow in the Week 8 […]

Week 9 NFL Spread Picks: The Operating Room Ep. 61

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and TheGameDay analyst Daniel Preciado (@DanJPreciado) team up to pick apart Week 9 NFL spreads from Sunday morning to MNF. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 7-9 PM, and Sundays from 7-9 PM. You can […]

Marvin Jones Jr. - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. is a mediocre WR4 option against the Buffalo Bills in Week 9. Jones has been oddly inconsistent as of late despite being the clear No. 1 option in Jacksonville's passing game. Since D.J. Chark Jr.'s season-ending ankle injury occurred in Week 4, Jones has averaged just 10.1 PPR […]

Trevor Lawrence - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence should be on fantasy benches in leagues that start only one QB this week as he takes on the imposing Bills defense. The rookie has been up and down as of late, but overall he's averaging just 14.5 fantasy points per game this season. Lawrence deserves some of the […]

Jonas Valanciunas Goes For 20 And 15 On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas notched his eighth consecutive double-double in the team's 126-85 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday. He scored 20 points and racked up 15 boards in the contest while shooting 8-for-14 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free throw line. He hit his only three-point attempt and […]

Tim Patrick - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Don't count on Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick leading the team in receiving in Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys like he did last week against the Washington Football Team when he caught all three of his targets for 64 yards. At best, he's a WR4/flex consideration in deeper leagues, even with tight end […]

Stephen Curry Scores 19 Points In Win Over Pelicans

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry had a relatively quiet game in the team's blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. He shot 5-for-15 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw strike in the game. All five of his made field goals were three-pointers. He tallied 19 points, six assists, […]

Jerry Jeudy - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy made his return last Sunday for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 1, and he caught all four of his targets for 39 yards against the Washington Football Team. On the bright side, he led the team in catches. However, no Broncos pass-catcher had […]

Jordan Poole Nets Six Three-Pointers On Friday

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Jordan Poole stayed hot in the team's victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. He shot 10-for-15 from the field and 6-for-9 from beyond the arc in the game. He has now hit 13 three-pointers over his last two games while shooting 52% from deep. Unfortunately, he hasn't been […]