Nick Jensen Not Expected To Play On Tuesday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) is still limited by this injury and is not expected to play on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate, but it appears the 34-year-old will likely miss his second-straight contest. If he were to miss this game, Jensen would […]

Four Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Cheap Draft Picks With Upside (2025)

The 2025 Major League Baseball season is almost here. Regular-season games begin Tuesday, March 18, when the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in Tokyo. The season will start for the remainder of the league on Thursday, March 27. As it draws nearer, each team's rotation begins taking shape. At this point, everyone […]

Royce Lewis To Miss Opening Day

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) is confirmed to have suffered a "moderate" left hamstring strain and will miss Opening Day. Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reported the news. Miller notes that the 25-year-old's timetable for return is uncertain for now. However, Lewis states that his hamstring injury is "not even close" […]

Dylan Strome Battling Illness

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (illness) is battling an illness but is hoping to be ready for Tuesday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Tuesday's morning skate, as it should provide more clarity on his availability. The 28-year-old has tallied six points (three goals) over his […]

What Are Pitching+, Stuff+, Location+? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Pitching+. This article is a deeper dive into Pitching+ and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore what Pitching+ is and how to use it for fantasy analysis. We'll also look at its underlying components, Stuff+ and Location+, in plain […]

Jonas Brodin Not Playing On Monday, Viewed As Day-To-Day

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) will not play on Monday evening but is viewed as "day-to-day." Brodin was able to skate after practice, which is a promising sign he will not be sidelined for much longer. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Wednesday evening when they […]

Cody Gibson Submitted At UFC Vegas 104

Cody Gibson suffered a second-round submission loss to Da'Mon Blackshear on the main card of UFC Vegas 104 on Saturday. Gibson started strong and had some solid moments against Blackshear but he couldn't keep up the pace. After taking Blackshear down, Blackshear reversed positions and landed a kimura submission to finish Gibson. In 9:09 of […]

Luis Severino Gets Opening Day Nod For Oakland

Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports that Oakland Athletics pitcher Luis Severino will toe the rubber for the team on Opening Day. It comes as little surprise, considering the 31-year-old is the most qualified of his rotation-mates to do so. Severino pitched a full workload last season for the first time since 2018 -- the last […]

Josh Norris Not Playing On Monday

Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) will not suit up on Monday evening when the Sabres travel to Boston to face the Bruins. Norris was unable to participate in their last contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening against the Utah Hockey Club. The […]

Da'Mon Blackshear Wins Back-To-Back Fights

Da'Mon Blackshear scored a second-round submission victory over Cody Gibson on the main card of UFC Vegas 104 on Saturday. Blackshear survived an early storm from Gibson and after getting taken down, Blackshear reversed position and ended on top of Gibson before submitting him with a kimura submission. With the victory, Blackshear has now won […]

JJ Peterka Ruled Out For Monday's Contest

Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (lower body) will not suit up on Monday evening when the Sabres face the Boston Bruins. The 23-year-old has missed the previous two contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Utah Hockey Club. With Peterka sidelined, […]

NBA DFS Targets for 3/17/25 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article gives you a daily grasp of a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. The rest of my picks can be found in our Premium RotoBaller Discord, along with my best props for the evening. Join […]

10 Relief Pitcher Draft Targets and Fantasy Baseball Closer Breakout Candidates (2025)

Chasing saves is important to build a well-rounded fantasy baseball team. This not only involves the ability to decipher closing situations en route to a waiver wire gem but also making the right decision on draft day. Avoiding potential landmines can be just as vital as landing a ninth-inning stud. In this article, you'll read […]

Max Scherzer Dealing With Thumb Issue Since 2023

Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports that Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is still battling pain in his thumb. Reports from Toronto noted that the 40-year-old threw a successful session on Friday and suffered no setbacks. However, Scherzer's thumb ailment reportedly traces all the way back to 2023. "My thumb hurts. It hurts to […]

Brendson Ribeiro Gets Submission Win At UFC Vegas 104

Brendson Ribeiro scored a second-round submission win over Diyar Nurgozhay on the main card of UFC Vegas 104 on Saturday. At the 1:28 mark of the second round, Ribeiro went after a kimura to submit Nurgozhay. This was Ribeiro's second consecutive win and his third in the last five bouts. In 6:28 of action, Ribeiro […]

Studs Worth the Cost - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategy and Picks (2025)

In the auction draft format, fantasy baseball managers are not bound by the rules and structure of the snake draft. Given the freedom afforded by the format, you may feel antsy towards spending too much on the big names. Of course, it is often making the right decisions with the big names that set your […]

2025 Valspar Championship PGA Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch

The PGA Tour makes it's way to the final leg of an electric Florida swing with a trip to the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort for the 2025 Valspar Championship. I expect it to be yet another examination of ball striking, and we have a stacked field of hungry-for-a-win talent ready for the challenge. I […]

Diyar Nurgozhay Suffers His First Loss

In his UFC debut on the main card of UFC 104, Diyar Nurgozhay suffered a second-round submission loss to Brendson Ribeiro. Nurgozhay missed weight by 4.5 pounds for Saturday's matchup. The fight was moved from light heavyweight to 210.5lb catchweight. In 6:28 of action, Nurgozhay landed two takedowns and 17 significant strikes. With the loss, […]

Later-Round Values for Batting Average (AVG) - Fantasy Baseball Category Boosters

Most hitters will experience downturns throughout the season, but they typically make an adjustment that will help pull them out of the slump. Because the season is so long, we as fantasy managers need to exhibit patience to not give up on a player too soon and miss out on their resurgence. However, sometimes the […]

Seung Woo Choi Suffers First-Round TKO Loss At UFC Vegas 104

On Saturday, Seung Woo Choi suffered a first-round TKO loss to Kevin Vallejos on the main card opener of UFC Vegas 104. Choi threw a right hand but was dropped when Vallejos landed a counter right. Vallejos then followed up with ground and pound, finishing Choi. Choi was coming off a TKO loss to Steve […]

Mid-To-Late Round Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Value Picks - AL West Edition

Hello, RotoBallers! In this piece, we will analyze five players (one from each team) from the American League West who are value picks at their current ADP in the mid-to-late rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. This division has several high-upside targets for power in this range with a budding ace. All ADP is provided by […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Breakouts - 5 Undervalued Draft Targets (2025)

Hey, RotoBallers, it's fantasy baseball draft season, and no one wants a dud behind the plate. Catcher is often one of the trickiest positions to draft for in fantasy baseball, with the tiers experiencing steep drop-offs at certain points. In this article, I've identified five sleeper catchers for upcoming drafts. Now, I don't necessarily think […]

Kevin Vallejos Finishes Seung Woo Choi In Debut

Kevin Vallejos made his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 104, winning by TKO over Seung Woo Choi in the first round. Once Vallejos found his timing, he slipped Choi's right hand to land a right hand of his own, dropping Choi before finishing him with ground and pound. In 3:09 of action, Vallejos landed 14 […]

Marcus Smart Iffy For Monday

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (illness) remains on the injury report for a non-COVID illness and is considered questionable for Monday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Defensive Player of the Year was forced to miss the last game against the Denver Nuggets, but may only have to face a one-game absence. If […]

Jameis Winston To Visit With Giants On Tuesday

Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston is scheduled to visit with the New York Giants on Tuesday, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Giants are waiting for a decision from future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, but in the meantime, they are taking visits with Winston, Joe Flacco and Russell Wilson as fallback options. Even if […]

Bengals Still Hoping To Sign Trey Hendrickson To An Extension

Despite just giving lucrative long-term contract extensions to both wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on Sunday night, the Cincinnati Bengals hope to get something done with All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson despite granting him permission to seek a trade, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Quarterback Joe Burrow publicly pushed for the team […]

March Madness Busts: Five Teams On Upset Watch In The 2025 NCAA Tournament

There are always teams who get upset in March. Most of them are unforeseen, but not all of them. After all, the tournament is called March Madness. There's nothing worse than taking a bold stance on a team to reach an Elite 8 or Final Four just for the squad to get upset early, so […]

GG Jackson II Sent Down To G League

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately and was assigned to the team's G League affiliate on Monday. The 20-year-old missed the first half of the season due to injury and returned to the court on January 20. Since then, he's averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 […]

Texans Make Derek Stingley Jr. The Highest-Paid Defensive Back

The Houston Texans made cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. the highest-paid defensive back in the league on Monday by agreeing to terms on a three-year, $90 million deal ($30 million per year) that includes a whopping $89 million guaranteed, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 23-year-old former third overall pick by Houston in the 2022 […]

Clarke Schmidt Feels "Great" After Bullpen, Still Hoping To Pitch April 3

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) said he felt "great" after throwing a 24-pitch bullpen session on Monday in camp while throwing all of his pitches. Schmidt added that he "wouldn't be throwing" if something major was wrong and still thinks that he'll be able to make his regular-season debut on April 3 against […]