Erik Gustafsson Does Not Practice On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Erik Gustafsson (undisclosed) was not able to practice on Thursday. Gustafsson suffered this injury during their contest on Tuesday evening and could be in danger of missing their next game on Saturday against the Vegas Golden Knights. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may need to miss […]

Austin Gomber To Open Season On Injured List

The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports that Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber (shoulder) will open the 2025 regular season on the injured list as he recovers from left-shoulder soreness that he dealt with in spring training. The good news, though, is that Gomber is expected to rejoin the starting rotation early in the season. The […]

Alexander Romanov Not Expected To Play On Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (illness) is still not feeling "100 percent" and will likely remain sidelined on Thursday evening when the Islanders face the Montreal Canadiens. Romanov was unable to play in their last contest and is trending toward missing his second-straight contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up […]

Chase Dollander Likely To Begin In Triple-A

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Chase Dollander struck out seven in 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants in Cactus League action on Tuesday night, but the ninth overall pick out of Tennessee in 2023 hasn't gone without ups and downs in spring training. He allowed five runs and […]

Edwin Diaz's Velocity Down This Spring

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz's velocity has been down during spring training games. The stadium radar gun had Diaz's four-seam fastball sitting between 93-95 mph during his Grapefruit League outing on Wednesday, while StatCast has him averaging 95.7 mph with his four-seamer this spring. That would be the 30-year-old right-hander's lowest velocity since 2020. […]

Max Scherzer Plans To Pitch In A Game On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) threw a bullpen session in camp on Thursday and said afterwards that the plan is for him to pitch in a game on Saturday, assuming his thumb recovers normally. Manager John Schneider said they would ideally like Scherzer to throw 65 to 70 pitches this weekend. The 40-year-old […]

Zach Dezenzo Returns To Grapefruit League Lineup

Houston Astros infielder Zach Dezenzo (jaw) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, playing right field and batting cleanup. Dezenzo suffered a TMJ sprain in his jaw when he was hit in the face by a ground ball on Tuesday. The 24-year-old was cleared to play on Thursday […]

2025 NFL Free Agency Grades: All 16 AFC Teams

The 2025 NFL offseason is underway. Free agency started last week, with several big-name players, including Chris Godwin, Ronnie Stanley, and Osa Odighizuwa, re-signing with their own team. However, teams have handed out billions of dollars in new contracts this offseason, including several big-money deals for players to change teams. Sam Darnold, Justin Fields, Davante […]

Luis Garcia Shut Down With Elbow Soreness

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) has been shut down with elbow soreness and will be seen by team doctors, according to manager Joe Espada. Garcia was originally scheduled to throw a live batting practice session in camp on Thursday. The 28-year-old Venezuelan hurler had Tommy John surgery in May of 2023 and has encountered […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Bounceback Candidates - Infielders To Improve In 2025

As fantasy drafts surround us this month, we spend most of our time thinking about those early-round fantasy stars we need to anchor our rosters. These decisions can end up being momentous, and we love to "get our guys" early in drafts. But what about later in drafts when we are searching for potential bargains? […]

Jackson Jobe, Bubba Chandler, Noah Schultz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values

Rookie starters rarely make a big impact in year one, but there is a talented crop of pitchers set to start in the minor leagues that could come up and find success early. Jackson Jobe, Bubba Chandler, and Noah Schultz are all interesting fantasy baseball prospects this year, but which of these three can be […]

Dylan Crews, Kristian Campbell, Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Draft Values

Rookies don't always pay off their price tag in redraft leagues, but some prospects are teeming with so much upside that they are worth drafting in case they bust out in a big way. Dylan Crews, Kristian Campbell, and Jasson Dominguez are all interesting fantasy baseball prospects this year, but which of these three are […]

Underdog Hitter Targets and Sleepers - Fantasy Baseball Values for Best Ball (2025)

Best Ball continues to earn more and more of the fantasy market share because it checks all the millennial boxes in this age of instant gratification. The lobbies fill fast, drafts happen even faster, and there's zero in-season management. That's right — no trades, adds, waivers, or FAAB. Even the scoring is done automatically by […]

Undervalued and Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Catchers - Targets and Avoids at ADP

Hello, RotoBallers! Today, we will look at five catchers to either draft or avoid in fantasy baseball drafts based on their ADP and current market value. In this piece, we will analyze the current average draft position (ADP) and identify which catchers we should target or avoid at their current draft position. While fantasy players […]

Gary Payton II Iffy For Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (knee) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's encounter with the Toronto Raptors. He is battling soreness in his left knee. If he is not cleared to play, Payton II will miss his second game of the month. Golden State has used Payton II more often in March, […]

Ja'Kobe Walter Unavailable Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) will sit out a seventh consecutive game on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Walter hasn't played since March 7 due to a right hip flexor injury. It's unclear when the rookie will be cleared for action. With Gradey Dick (knee) also out of commission, the Raptors have given […]

Gradey Dick Remains Out Against Warriors

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Two weeks ago, it was announced that Dick will be re-evaluated around March 18, but there have been no updates on his status. The 21-year-old will continue to sit due to a bone bruise on his right […]

Jakob Poeltl Off The Injury Report Thursday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors, indicating that he will return to the lineup. Toronto has begun to rest Poeltl regularly, and he did not play on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns. Even when he has been in […]

RJ Barrett Misses Third Straight Contest

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (rest) will be out of the lineup for a third straight game on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Barrett has missed a pair of games due to an illness and will be rested on Thursday night. His absence has created more scoring opportunities for Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes. […]

Last But Not Least! Fifth Starters With Upside - Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for 2025

One interesting way to judge MLB teams would be by the quality of their fifth starter. The best teams usually have depth in their starting rotation and might have a guy in their fifth slot who could be the second or third-best pitcher on a lesser team's staff. Fifth starters are diverse, from rookies trying […]

5 Comeback Pitchers With Big Upside - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (2025)

Hey RotoBallers, it's that time of year again. Fantasy baseball draft season is in high gear, and Opening Day is right around the corder! With everyone dreaming of their breakout picks and top prospects right now, we've got a good opportunity to peek under the hood at some pitchers who struggled with injuries in 2024. […]

Marcus Garrett Questionable Thursday

Charlotte Hornets shooting guard Marcus Garrett (back) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the New York Knicks. He had been added to the injury report due to low back soreness. Garrett has made four appearances for Charlotte since signing a 10-day contract with the team, averaging 7.0 points and 3.3 assists in 19.8 minutes. […]

Moussa Diabate May Sit Out Thursday's Game

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Moussa Diabate (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's clash against the New York Knicks. He injured his right knee on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Fortunately, it seems that Diabate has avoided serious injury, but he may still have to sit out some action to fully recover. With Mark Williams […]

$1 Auction Draft Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Cheap Value Picks With Upside

Welcome to our fantasy baseball auction draft values. This is one of several articles that the RotoBaller team has put together to help you in your auction league drafts. You can also check out other articles for fantasy baseball auction leagues, including hitters and pitchers under $10 and $5. Knowing which players to bid on and how […]

Cameron Johnson Resting Against Pacers

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (rest) will sit out Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Nets want to give him some rest, resulting in Johnson's second absence this month. Trendon Watford and Noah Clowney are the leading candidates to fill Johnson's spot in the starting lineup and could see an increase in playing time. […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Pitchers To Avoid In H2H Points Leagues (2025)

We are in the heart of fantasy baseball draft season now, which means it's time to start researching for your leagues. Although everyone is most excited about the first two rounds of drafts, it's the middle rounds that could make or break your season. Selecting a player who could bust in the middle rounds will […]

2025 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai - F1 Fantasy Race Preview, Strategy and Analysis

Happy Chinese Grand Prix, RotoBallers! So... Australia was a little chaotic. I haven't had that poor of a weekend in F1 Fantasy for several seasons. The DNFs, the rain, the rookies, everything that could go wrong did. However, if you are reading this, you had a good weekend or are joining me for a recovery drive […]

Fantasy Baseball Utility Players With Multi-Position Flexibility - Under-The-Radar Picks

Many Major League Baseball teams are carrying utility players or "super-subs" on their roster who can play multiple positions. These players offer a wide variety of specialties while being able to fill in for injuries and also step in when players need a rest. The same principles can apply to your fantasy team as well, […]

NBA Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First (Week 22)

In exactly one month’s time we’ll be starting the play-in tournament and officially kicking off playoff season in the NBA. Who exactly will be playing then is becoming a bit more clear...