Justin Holiday Hopeful To Play In Opener

Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday (ankle) is optimistic that he'll be able to suit up for the season opener next Wednesday. He injured his ankle last Friday and is almost certainly going to miss the final two preseason games. The Pacers don't have a timetable for his return, but believe he should be able to […]

Terance Mann Signs Two-Year Extension

Los Angeles Clippers forward Terance Mann has signed a two-year extension with the organization. The young forward is rewarded with a $22 million deal after exceeding expectations last season. He'll likely be asked to step into a bigger role with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined to begin the season. Mann is an important piece to the […]

Kendrick Nunn Sitting Out Tuesday's Preseason Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but the severity of the injury is uncertain. This is unfortunate news considering the Lakers have already lost Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb) and Malik Monk (groin) to injuries […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

Six weeks of NFL football are in the books now, and we can finally start concluding what is real and what isn’t. There’s no longer any need to rely on 2020 metrics, hoping that a team's offensive and defensive lines will be the same this year as last despite turnover and age. This far into […]

Adam Koffler's Updated 2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Rankings

With the preseason underway and NBA storylines setting in, it's time to refresh our fantasy basketball draft rankings. Below you'll find my updated 2021-2022 fantasy basketball rankings, compared to my original rankings prior to the start of the preseason. The nine categories include FG%, FT%, 3PM, Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocks, and Turnovers. I'll highlight a […]

Nathan MacKinnon Questionable For Season Opener

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was added to the COVID-19 list on Tuesday and is questionable for the team's season opener against Chicago on Wednesday night. Of course, joining the COVID-related absence protocol doesn't automatically mean that the player has contracted the virus himself, so there's a chance MacKinnon will get the all-clear come game-time. […]

Tommy La Stella Dealing With Achilles Tightness

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (Achilles) was removed from Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to Achilles tightness. Donovan Solano entered the game to take over second base duties from him. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, La Stella has been dealing with Achilles tightness for a […]

Nicklas Backstrom Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (hip) was added to the long-term Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The Swedish veteran missed the preseason and still isn't ready to go. Tuesday's move means that he will miss at least the first 10 games of the season. Backstrom was close to averaging a point per game in 55 outings […]

Matt Murray Misses Practice With An Illness

Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray (illness) missed practice on Tuesday and is questionable for the team's season opener on Thursday against Toronto. Luckily, he's out with a non-COVID-related illness, so the two-time Stanley Cup champ shouldn't miss a lot of time. Murray struggled for large parts last season, but he had a strong finish to […]

Aaron Boone Likely To Remain Yankees Manager

The New York Yankees have yet to make a decision on manager Aaron Boone for next year. His managerial contract terminated at the end of the 2021 season and there have been rumors that the San Diego Padres could be interested in Boone if the Yankees don't retain him. However, on Tuesday, ESPN's Buster Olney […]

Mike Matheson Will Miss Season Opener

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) has been ruled out of the team's season opener on Tuesday. According to head coach Mike Sullivan, it's a nagging issue, so the 27-year-old likely won't miss a lot of action but it's still a blow for the team with multiple players already sidelined. Sidney Crosby (wrist), Evgeni […]

Luis Robert Batting Third In Game 4

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has shuffled his lineup a bit for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros. Outfielder Luis Robert, who has primarily hit second in the order lately, will hit third in Tuesday's game. Yoan Moncada is bumping up to the No. 2 slot while Jose Abreu is […]

Jose Urquidy Available Out Of The 'Pen In Game 4

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy was originally slated to start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox. However, after the game was postponed from Monday to Tuesday, manager Dusty Baker decided to go with Lance McCullers Jr. as the team's starter on short rest instead. As a result, Urquidy will be available […]

Nick Suzuki Inks Eight-Year Extension With Montreal

Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki signed an eight-year, $63 million contract with the club on Tuesday. He's going into the final year of his entry-level contract and will carry a $7.875 million cap hit from 2022-23. It's a well-deserved deal for the 22-year-old, who impressed last season with 41 points in 56 regular-season games and […]

Joc Pederson Draws A Start In Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson is making his first start of the NLDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. He'll be covering left field and batting sixth in the lineup. Pederson has been fantastic as a pinch-hitter this series. He's gone 3-for-3 with two home runs, including a game-winning three-run home run in Game 3. Left-hander […]

Braves Going With Charlie Morton In Game 4

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton will start Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander will be pitching on short rest. He started Game 1 of the series this past Friday. He pitched well in the contest, despite earning a loss. He went six innings and allowed three […]

Seattle Starts Season With Five Players On COVID-19 List

The Seattle Kraken could be very short-handed for their first-ever regular season game on Tuesday at Vegas as five players find themselves on the COVID-19 list. Calle Jarnkrok has already been ruled out for the contest, and Marcus Johansson, Jared McCann, Joonas Donskoi and Jamie Oleksiak could join him on the sidelines. Alex Wennberg is […]

Eric Lauer To Start Game 4 For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer will be the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. The Brewers are down 2-1 in the series and facing elimination in Tuesday's road game. Lauer had a strong season for the team, making 24 appearances (20 starts) and going 7-5 with […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/12): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome back to hockey season, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both “The First-Serve” and “The Kick-Off” for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL which means it's time to sharpen our […]

Mackenzie Dern Unable To Get Her Fifth Straight Win

Mackenzie Dern took a decision loss in Saturday's main-event battle with Marina Rodriguez to bring her four-fight winning streak to a halt. Statistically, Dern was unable to keep up with the striking of Rodriguez, only landing 49 significant strikes (80 total strikes) compared to Rodriguez's 144 significant strikes. Dern's objective, as it is in most […]

Marina Rodriguez Has A Solid Performance

Now a winner of three straight in the Octagon, Marina Rodriguez put on a dominant showing to take a unanimous decision from Mackenzie Dern in Saturday's five-round main event. Rodriguez scored 49-46 on all three scorecards. Statistically, Rodriguez did exactly what was needed, tallying 144 significant strikes (148 total strikes) compared to Dern's 49. She […]

Broncos Defense Gives Up 27 Points To Steelers

The Denver Broncos defense ranked among the league's best after the first three weeks of the season against some of the weakest teams in the NFL. After two straight losses to the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, they suddenly aren't looking as strong. In the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Steelers, Denver's D allowed […]

Jared Gooden Unable To Get Back To The Victory Circle

Jared Gooden was unable to score another win after earning his first UFC victory back in July. Gooden suffered a dominant defeat at the hands of Randy Brown by unanimous decision (30-27 across the board). Gooden collected 81 significant strikes (87 total strikes) but absorbed 115 significant strikes in the bout. Though Gooden was using […]

Randy Brown Dominates In Co-Main Event

Randy Brown put on a solid performance to go 2-0 in 2021 on Saturday by taking a unanimous decision 30-27 across the board. Statistically, Brown had a great performance, landing 115 significant strikes (117 total strikes) while missing his lone takedown try on the night. With the win, Brown improves to 8-3 inside the Octagon, […]

Cody Parkey Heading To Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints kicker Cody Parkey (groin) is heading to the injured reserve with a groin ailment. Parkey sustained the injury during the pregame of Sunday's win over Washington and attempted to kick through it, though he had an uneven performance, making 3 of 5 extra points. With Wil Lutz' (core) return reportedly around the […]

Dallas Goedert Placed On COVID-19 List

The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Dallas Goedert on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. It's unknown whether Goedert actually tested positive for the virus, but either way, he's unlikely to play on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. The 26-year-old will need to be asymptomatic and produce two negative tests in […]

Tom Brady's Thumb Wrapped On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (thumb) had his right thumb wrapped again on Tuesday, but he's expected to be fine for the Thursday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. Brady was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report after injuring his thumb in the Week 5 win over […]

Michael Thomas Nearing A Return?

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is potentially nearing a return after starting the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The hope around the Saints organization is that their No. 1 wide receiver will practice ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, as they are on their bye […]

Damien Harris Avoids Serious Injury

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (chest, rib) checked out OK after the Week 5 win over the Houston Texans, according to a source. Harris was limited during the game with rib and chest injuries, but tests have ruled out any major injuries, and he's considered day-to-day. He carried the ball 14 times for […]

Brandon McManus Stays Perfect In Defeat

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus stayed perfect on the season in the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, making both of his field goals (long of 39 yards) and his lone extra-point try. Both of Denver's field-goal chances came in the first half. Trailing big in the second half, the Broncos […]