Steelers Exercise Minkah Fitzpatrick's Fifth-Year Option

The Pittsburgh Steelers exercised safety Minkah Fitzpatrick's fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Tuesday, according to a source. The move was a no-brainer for the Steelers, as Fitzpatrick has been a Pro Bowler and All-Pro each of the last two seasons. Pittsburgh acquired the No. 11 overall pick in the 2018 draft early in […]

Tyler Beede Could Become Rotation Option At The End Of May

San Francisco Giants right-hander Tyler Beede (elbow) looked good in his first post-Tommy John live bullpen session on Monday, giving the team optimism that he'll be a starting rotation option when he's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on May 31. "It went great," manager Gabe Kapler said. "The velocity was there. He […]

Reyes Moronta Could Return By May 3

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (forearm) is slated to throw a live bullpen session and could be activated from the injured list as soon as May 3 on the road against the Colorado Rockies, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Moronta is dealing with a right flexor strain. The 28-year-old right-hander saw a drop […]

Byron Buxton Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Indians. Buxton sat out the opening contest of the series with a sore knee due to lingering patellar tendonitis, though a day of rest and treatment appears to have him feeling better. While knee tendonitis is something that can […]

Lou Williams Expected To Play Versus Sixers

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams (illness) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has been dealing with a non-COVID related illness, but the Hawks desperately need him back on the court. Both Trae Young (ankle) and Brian Goodwin (ankle) are going to be sidelined for this one. Williams has favorable […]

Trae Young, De'Andre Hunter Could Return Soon

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (ankle) and forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) could return by the end of the week, according to Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk. This is great news for both the Hawks and fantasy managers. Young suffered a Grade 2 sprain, so the fact that he could return by the end of the […]

Dorian Finney-Smith, Maxi Kleber Questionable On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forwards Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) and Maxi Kleber (back) are listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Finney-Smith is coming off a solid outing on Monday, so he is likely on the injury report as a precaution. Kleber only played 10 minutes on Monday and left due to back discomfort. […]

Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson Doubtful For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) are listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Mavs continue to be cautious with Porzingis, so seeing him on the injury report is never shocking. Richardson is dealing with a lingering hamstring issue and could miss his third game […]

Luka Doncic, J.J. Redick Questionable For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guards Luka Doncic (elbow) and J.J. Redick (heel) are listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. On Monday, Doncic played 38 minutes, so the Mavs could give him a day off here. Although, Dallas is fighting for playoff seeding, so Doncic is likely a game-time decision. Redick has been […]

Starling Marte Not Expected Back Soon

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) has still not been able to do any baseball activities and is not expected back soon. A report in the Miami Herald states that Marte could be out until June. It's a huge blow to fantasy lineups and the Marlins lineup as well. Lewis Brinson was called up to […]

Robert Williams III Ruled Out Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It sounds like his knee issue is actually day-to-day, but he was been sidelined two weeks. It's uncertain when Williams is going to get back on the court, but hopefully there will be another update soon. […]

Collin Sexton Goes Through Shootaround

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (concussion) was able to get through a light shootaround prior to Monday's contest. He continues to work his way through the league's concussion protocol. It's uncertain when Sexton will be back on the court, so fantasy managers might not see him for a few more games. In the meantime, Darius […]

Luguentz Dort Active Against Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort is no longer on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. There wasn't anything wrong with Dort, but OKC continues to rest him frequently while they tank for draft position. Dort has been one of the few bright spots for the Thunder this season. He'll […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings (4/27): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season is back and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. If you are […]

Johnny Cueto To Throw Bullpens This Week

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (lat) is scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Wednesday and Saturday and is expected to ramp up to live batting practice next week. Cueto is dealing with a Grade 1 lat strain and isn't expected to rejoin the starting rotation until May 9, at the earliest. The 35-year-old […]

Wilmer Flores Fully Recovered

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (illness) left the game early on Sunday against the Miami Marlins with an illness that required an IV, but he's fully recovered and started at second base on Monday and went 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Flores had been filling in at third base with Evan Longoria dealing with […]

Bad Luck Hitters by Batted Ball Metrics

Last week, we went into some detail here about how Statcast classifies batted balls and what implications those classifications have. In this post, I want to use some of that knowledge to look into luck factors and find some potential buy-low and sell-high hitters. As we are about to turn the page to May, we […]

How to Win Your Fantasy Basketball Playoffs With Streamers

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) brings his fantasy basketball waiver wire streaming advice directly to you in his latest episode. He breaks down how to win your fantasy basketball playoffs and win your leagues! 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 […]

Odubel Herrera Hitless In Return To Majors

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera went 0-for-3 on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals in his first major league game since May 26, 2019, following a suspension for domestic violence. He was suspended for 85 games and didn't play last year after being designated for assignment. The 29-year-old publicly apologized for his actions several years […]

Washington Picks Up Daron Payne's Fifth-Year Option

The Washington Football Team exercised defensive tackle Daron Payne's fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Tuesday. Payne will make roughly $8.5 million fully guaranteed in 2022. He is due a fully guaranteed $2.5 million in base salary in 2021 with a $4.6 million salary cap hit. Payne was the No. 13 pick in the […]

Miguel Andujar To Play First Base At Alternate Site

New York Yankees infielder Miguel Andujar is beginning to take regular reps at the team's alternate site and will spend much of his time at first base. Andujar has been sidelined since March with a strained right hand, though it's a good sign to see him off the injured list and ramping up his activity. […]

Broncos Don't Feel Pressured To Take A QB In The Draft

The Denver Broncos have been a candidate to add another quarterback this offseason after Drew Lock was highly inconsistent under center in 2020. However, they may not add a signal-caller in the draft, as they feel they have options at QB outside of picking one with the ninth overall pick in the first round this […]

Jose Alvarado Rejoins Phillies After COVID Layoff

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado is back with the team after missing six games on the COVID injured list. Alvarado was deemed a close contact of someone who tested positive and has spent the last week quarantining in his home while training with an exercise bike, a net to pitch into, and his dad […]

Najee Harris In Play For Steelers At Pick No. 24?

Alabama running back Najee Harris is one of the top-three running backs heading into Thursday's NFL draft -- along with Clemson's Travis Etienne and North Carolina's Javonte Williams -- and most teams think that Harris will be taken by No. 24 overall (Pittsburgh Steelers) in the first round. Harris is a top between-the-tackles runner that […]

DeVonta Smith Says He's Not A Body Builder

Alabama wide receiver and Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith, who had 1,856 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns last season, has been criticized for weighing in at just 166 pounds at the medical checkup in Indianapolis earlier this month. But Smith doesn't think he's too light to be successful at the next level. "We play football. […]

Michael King Recalled From Alternate Site

New York Yankees pitcher Michael King has been recalled from the team's alternate site. This is a corresponding move in line with the Deivi Garcia move back to the alternate site following his spot start against the Orioles on Monday. King has pitched nine scoreless innings in two games for the Bronx Bombers this year […]

Washington Trades For Ereck Flowers

The Washington Football Team acquired offensive guard Ereck Flowers from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in a trade that involves a swap of late-round draft picks, according to sources. The move frees up some money for the Dolphins, while Washington receives an offensive lineman that will compete for a starting job this year. Flowers initially […]

Mauricio Dubon Plates Four Monday

San Francisco Giants second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon played his part in Monday's 12-0 rout of the Rockies, going 1-for-2 with a three-run double, four RBI, a walk and a strikeout. The Giants offense has been firing on all cylinders lately, but the 26-year-old has struggled to start the season, hitting just .167 with three extra-base […]

Evan Longoria Returns To Lineup Monday, Plates Three

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) returned to the lineup for Monday's 12-0 win over the Rockies after sitting out several days with a tight hamstring. He picked up right where he left off, going 2-for-2 with a single, a double, and three RBI before exiting the game due to the score. The […]

Justus Sheffield Roughed Up By Astros

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield drew a tough matchup against a reinforced Astros lineup Monday night, and it showed in the results. Across 5 1/3 innings, Sheffield allowed twelve hits and a walk, resulting in five runs, four of which were earned. He also struck out four. While Sheffield's ERA now sits at a […]