Klay Thompson Could Miss Start Of 2022 Season

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) may not be ready for the start of the 2021-22 NBA year, according to executive Bob Myers. Thompson is working his way back from ACL and Achilles injuries and hasn't played since the 2019 NBA Finals against the Raptors. He is averaging 19.5 points throughout eight seasons of […]

Trea Turner Extends Hitting Streak

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner extended his four-game hit streak on Friday. Turner went 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and a strikeout. In 2021, Turner is off to an excellent start as he carries a .312 batting average with ten home runs and 28 RBI. Despite being early June, Turner is tearing it up […]

PJ Dozier Day-To-Day

Denver Nuggets guard PJ Dozier (hip) is listed as day-to-day, which indicates he could return during the upcoming series against Phoenix. The 24-year-old hasn't played since May 3 while dealing with a right adductor strain. He averaged 7.7 points, 3.6 boards, and 1.8 assists throughout 21.8 minutes this season, although he likely could see a […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (6/5/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for DraftKings! Welcome to another week of Stage 4 COD DFS! What looked to be a great start to the slate, turned upside down when Paris pulled off the big upset over LA Thieves and killing my lineups […]

Joel Embiid May Be Ready For Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has a chance to play in Game 1 against the Hawks on Sunday. "I think he should be ready to go," reported Dwight Howard, a statement which came after Embiid practiced on Friday. The 27-year-old sustained a slight meniscus tear in his right knee during the Game 4 loss […]

Victor Arano Designated For Assignment By Braves

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Victor Arano has been designated for assignment by the organization. They needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Ty Tice. The 26-year-old right-hander has been pitching fairly well in the minors. He is posting a 3.86 ERA across seven innings in Triple-A. There is a good chance he […]

Michael Lorenzen To Throw Off Mound Next Week

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will begin throwing off the mound next week. The hard-throwing righty has not pitched this season due to a shoulder strain. It sounds like he is progressing in the right direction and could return as early as the end of June. Manager David Bell mentioned that Lorenzen would come […]

Luis Guillorme To Potentially Return Next Friday

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (oblique), who hasn't played since April 25 due to a strained oblique in his right side, could return to the Mets by next Friday if he has no setbacks according to manager Luis Rojas. Guillorme played three innings at third base in his first rehab game with the Mets […]

Jeff Green Out For Game 1

Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green (foot) is out ahead of the series opener against Milwaukee. Green is currently working his way back from a strained plantar fascia in his left foot, an injury he sustained during the series versus the Celtics. More information regarding his availability moving ahead should come over the next few days. […]

Aaron Judge Swats 14th Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Judge got the Yankees on the board in the sixth inning with a long ball to right field, which traveled 358 feet at an exit velocity of 111.4 MPH. The slugger broke out of […]

Mariners Acquire Yacksel Rios From Rays

Seattle Mariners have received pitcher Yacksel Rios in exchange for cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays. He owns a horrendous 6.36 ERA with a 1.60 WHIP and 68/34 K/BB ratio across 69 1/3 innings in his big league career. To be fair, Rios has posted a 0.66 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 17/2 K/BB in […]

Michael Conforto Progressing In His Recovery

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is reportedly with the team hitting, as he recovers from a significant hamstring injury suffered back on May 16. Although Conforto is progressing in his recovery, he is likely still weeks away from a return from the 10-day injured list which will include a rehab assignment. Manager Luis […]

Michael King Charged With Third Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King was saddled with his third loss of the season in Friday's 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Boston Red Sox. King pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks issued. He struck out five batters and generated an impressive 38 percent CSW, […]

Paul DeJong Beginning Rehab Assignment Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A on Saturday. It sounds like the plan is that DeJong will play both Saturday and Sunday. After that, he'll rest for a day and play two more contests. That means, DeJong should hopefully be ready in time to play next weekend […]

Jeff McNeil Nearing Rehab Assignment

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is likely a week or two away from beginning a rehab assignment, according to manager Luis Rojas. He was originally given a timetable of mid-June, but could return a little bit ahead of schedule. McNeil is expected to play a handful of games in the minors before returning […]

Cody Poteet Removed Due To Injury

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Cody Poteet (undisclosed) was removed during the third inning of Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He threw a couple warmup pitches, but was pulled out in the middle of the third inning. Poteet allowed four walks and three earned runs before exiting the game. The injury is uncertain at the […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Has Night To Forget Versus Astros

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu had a night to forget against the Astros on Friday, allowing seven runs in a 13-1 loss. Six of his runs were earned on three walks and seven hits while striking out just one batter in what was undoubtedly his worst start of the season. Ryu fired three […]

Randal Grichuk Pops 12th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk slugged his 12th homer of the season during the team's 13-1 loss to the Astros on Friday. The 29-year-old broke the shutout in the bottom of the seventh by taking Zack Greinke deep for a mammoth 459-foot shot to center field, finishing the game going 1-for-3. Grichuk continues to […]

Tyler Chatwood’s Struggles Continue Friday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Tyler Chatwood had another woeful outing versus the Astros on Friday, allowing five runs without recording an out. The right-hander allowed six-straight hits in the eighth inning, including a three-run shot off the bat of Carlos Correa to blow the game open to 13-1. Chatwood began the year allowing just one […]

Max Muncy Leaves Due To Ankle Issue

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (ankle) was unable to get through Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He suffered an ankle injury while attempting to beat out a ground ball in the fourth inning. The organization is likely going to have Muncy undergo further evaluation before announcing a timetable for his return. It wouldn't […]

Spencer Turnbull Exits Due To Injury

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (forearm) was forced to exit after four innings during Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. It's a shame considering Turnbull is posting a 2.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 44/12 K/BB ratio across 50 innings this season. This sounds like the type of injury that will require a trip […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Forced To Exit Versus Reds

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) was unable to get through his full outing against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. He threw one warmup pitch before exiting prior to the start of the fourth inning. Kim gave up three runs on two hits before being forced out due to back tightness. Luckily, […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - Rozenstruik vs. Sakai (UFC Vegas 28)

Didn't that feel like a longer-than-usual week? Hmm... Anyway, the UFC is back, and we're glad. After a two-week stoppage, the UFC Apex will host another Vegas Event, the 28th all-time this Saturday, and we'll get to watch high-power festivities highlighted by a train-wrecker in Jairzinho Rozenstruik facing the no-less-brutal Augusto Sakai. Not bad for […]

MMA DFS Value Picks - UFC Vegas 28: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai (Premium Content)

Didn't that feel like a longer-than-usual week? Hmm... Anyway, the UFC is back, and we're glad. After a two-week stoppage, the UFC Apex will host another Vegas Event, the 28th all-time this Saturday, and we'll get to watch high-power festivities highlighted by a train-wrecker in Jairzinho Rozenstruik facing the no-less-brutal Augusto Sakai. Not bad for […]

Jon Gray Exits Due To Injury Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (undisclosed) was pulled out of Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics with an apparent injury. The organization did not reveal the injury, but fantasy managers should expect more information after the game. Gray talked to the team trainer on the mound and then exited before getting through the third […]

Evan White, Dylan Moore Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) and Dylan Moore () were taking batting practice with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on Friday, and could begin a rehab assignment soon, according to Tacoma Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto. White has been out since May 14 with a right hip flexor strain, while Moore has been out since […]

Jonathan Villar Not In Lineup, Available Off Bench Friday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Friday night but will be available off the bench, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Villar has been out for the past two games while dealing with hamstring tightness, but it appears that he will be able to avoid a stint […]

Jose Quintana Diagnosed With Shoulder Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Quintana (shoulder) has been diagnosed with shoulder inflammation after undergoing an MRI, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. He also adds that Quintana has already begun playing catch at 90 feet. Quintana was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but it appears that this stay on the […]

Pete Alonso Returns To Lineup Friday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is back in the starting lineup on Friday night, as he will bat fourth against Blake Snell and the Padres. Alonso was activated from the injured list on Monday after missing time with a sprained wrist, and was given the night off on Thursday. While it was expected […]

Corey Kluber Resumes Playing Catch

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) resumed playing catch on Friday. Kluber landed on the injured list nine days ago with a right shoulder strain, though manager Aaron Boone had spoken Thursday about optimism regarding his status. The fact that the veteran hurler was able to throw supports that positive outlook, though his […]