Jorge Soler Finding Power Stroke This Spring

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler has found his power stroke this spring. Soler is batting just .233 in 16 games, though seven of his 10 hits have gone for extra bases, including four long-balls. He does have an alarming 15 strikeouts to just three walks, though the return of his power is a great […]

Steelers Cut Steven Nelson

The Pittsburgh Steelers terminated the contract of cornerback Steven Nelson on Tuesday. Nelson signed with the Steelers as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 from the Kansas City Chiefs. He started all 30 of the games he's played in his two seasons in Pittsburgh, and he finished with 48 tackles (43 solo), nine passes defensed, […]

Marcus Mariota Expected To Sign Reworked Deal With Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to sign a reworked contract with the team, according to sources. He'll receive a one-year deal worth $3.5 million with a chance to make up to $8 million through incentives. The Raiders wanted Mariota to take a pay cut to $3 million for the 2021 season, but […]

Gleyber Torres Poised For Rebound Year

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is poised for a bounce-back season for the Bronx Bombers in 2021. Torres was out-of-shape and out of sorts at the plate during the shortened season last year, as his .724 OPS was uncharacteristically low. A dramatic decrease in barrel rate- 3.7 percent compared to 9.0 percent for his […]

Dolphins Re-Sign Receiver Mack Hollins

The Miami Dolphins re-signed wide receiver Mack Hollins to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Hollins will return to Miami and add depth at the position after he recorded 16 receptions for 176 yards and one touchdown in two starts for the team last season. Miami claimed Hollins off waivers in December of 2019, and he […]

Joonas Donskoi Helps Avalanche Continue Winning Streak

Colorado Avalanche forward Joonas Donskoi and his teammates extended their winning streak to seven games on Monday. They beat Arizona 5-1. Donskoi tallied his 9th and 10th goals on the year. The Finnish-born winger has recorded 10 goals, and 11 helpers in 30 contests played. Pretty impressive offensive production for Donskoi while playing on Colorado's […]

Ramon Laureano Back In Action Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (side) is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. Laureano was scratched from Wednesday's game last week after feeling some pain in his side. The 26-year-old was slated to get simulated game at-bats before seeing spring action again, though he appears to have recovered ahead of schedule, […]

Avisail Garcia Stays Hot Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-3 with a two-run shot in Monday's 6-3 win against the Cleveland Indians. Garcia has had a solid spring as he is now 11-for-34 with three home runs and seven RBI across 13 games. He struggled with the Brew Crew in 2020 as he hit just two home runs […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - WGC Dell Match Play (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play! My name is Joe Nicely and in this article you will find my favorite DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be tough to define "value" […]

Josh Hader To Serve As Traditional Closer In 2021

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader will serve as a traditional closer for his team during the 2021 season, per manager Craig Counsell. Hader will be locked into the ninth-inning- with Devin Williams in front of him- a role that should be great news for his fantasy value. The 26-year-old has compiled 50 saves with […]

Connor Hellebuyck Carries Jets To Victory

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck shut out Vancouver Monday by the score of 4-0. Hellebuyck has been steady for the Jets, compiling a record of 14-9-2 with one shutout. He has a 2.72 goals-against-average, and a .913 save percentage while recording 22 saves against Vancouver. The Commerce Michigan native is a reliable option for fantasy […]

Kyle Hendricks Announced As Opening Day Starter

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks has been announced as the team's Opening Day starter on April 1 against the Pirates. This isn't particularly surprising, given that Hendricks got the nod last year along with the fact that he is the Cubs' top guy now with Yu Darvish in San Diego. The 31-year-old right-hander pitched […]

Washington Brings Back Danny Johnson, Jared Norris

The Washington Football Team re-signed cornerback Danny Johnson and linebacker Jared Norris to undisclosed deals on Tuesday, according to a source. Johnson was the team's primary kickoff returner last year and also provides depth in the secondary. Norris primarily helps out on special teams. Johnson returned 26 kicks in 2020, posting 22 yards per return […]

DraftKings Core Four (PGA DFS) - WGC Dell Match Play (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thank you very much for joining me for the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play! Veteran Matt Jones posted a wire-to-wire win at the Honda Classic last week. The Aussie's win closed out the Florida Swing and leads us into one of […]

Packers Re-Sign Kevin King

The Green Bay Packers re-signed cornerback Kevin King to a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. King was the team's first-round pick back in 2017, but he's battled through injuries and inconsistency, and he allowed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's 39-yard touchdown pass with one second left in the first […]

Detroit Tabs Matthew Boyd To Make Opening Day Start

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd has been announced as the team's starting pitcher for Opening Day on April 1 against Cleveland. Boyd is earning his second OD gig, looking to rebound from a disastrous 2020 campaign that saw him allow the most earned runs (45) and home runs (15) of any starter in the […]

Colts Sign Sam Tevi

The Indianapolis Colts signed former Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Sam Tevi to an undisclosed deal, according to a source. Tevi allowed just two sacks in 1,024 offensive snaps played last year for the Bolts, according to Pro Football Focus. The former sixth-round pick in 2017 has started a minimum of 14 games in each […]

Sammy Watkins To Visit With Colts Wednesday

Free-agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins is scheduled to visit with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday after his trip to visit with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, according to sources. Watkins has also drawn interest from the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans. At this point in free agency, the former Kansas City Chief is the top […]

Zach Eflin On Track To Open Year As No. 3 Starter

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin (back) has been targeted as the club's starter for their third game of the season against Atlanta on April 4. Eflin has dealt with a back ailment during spring camp, but the club plans to have him throw a simulated game Wednesday before making one additional Grapefruit League appearance […]

Atlanta Signs Barkevious Mingo

The Atlanta Falcons signed former Chicago Bears linebacker Barkevious Mingo to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Mingo will bring some linebacker depth and special teams help and could compete with second-year linebacker Mykal Walker. Mingo, a former first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2013, played a rotational role in […]

Ryan McMahon Goes Yard On Monday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon went 3-for-3 at the dish and bopped a solo home run on Monday vs. the Texas Rangers. McMahon took Rangers' starter Dane Dunning deep in the first inning for his third home run of the spring. He chipped in a pair of singles later in the game as well. […]

Kyle Tucker Collects Three Hits On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's 5-4 win over the Mets. Tucker's three base-hits raised his spring average to .300- and he's starting to get rolling, with two multi-hit games in his last three contests. The 24-year-old also sports an impressive six walks compared to three strikeouts in […]

Brusdar Graterol Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Brusdar Graterol (undisclosed) is "unlikely" to be a part of the club's relief corps come April 1, per manager Dave Roberts. With the news coming down Monday that Graterol was not likely to pitch in a Cactus League contest, Roberts admitted that the hard-throwing righty may not be ramped up […]

Mike Davis Heads To Falcons On Two-Year Deal

Former Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis signed a two-year deal worth $5.5 million on Tuesday with the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source. The deal includes $3 million fully guaranteed in Year 1 of the contract. Davis managed to set career-highs in carries (165), catches (59), scrimmage yards (1,015) and touchdowns (eight) in 15 […]

Justus Sheffield Strong On Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield made his second-to-last start of the spring Monday, building up to 78 pitches. Sheffield allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five. The only major blemish came in the form of a two-run home run allowed to Chris Taylor in the fourth inning. The […]

Giants Sign Adoree' Jackson

The New York Giants signed former Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson to a three-year, $39 million deal on Monday, according to sources. The deal includes $26.5 million in guarantees and more than $20 million fully guaranteed. The 25-year-old was in high demand, with the Philadelphia Eagles also in the mix until the final moments. He'll […]

Starlin Castro Starts At 3B Tuesday Amid Carter Kieboom’s Slump

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro shifted over to the hot corner for the first time during Grapefruit League play Tuesday in an attempt to get the veteran reps at the position prior to Opening Day. The move comes as a means of helping Castro develop additional positional flexibility in the case that manager Dave Martinez […]

Mitch Haniger Homers Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger homered in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the Dodgers. It was the third round-tripper of the inning against Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer. Haniger is now slashing .314/.385/.686 for the spring, with three homers and eight RBI. Most significantly, Haniger has not met with any setbacks in his return […]

Felix Hernandez Set To Throw Side Session Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Felix Hernandez (elbow) is slated to work a side session Wednesday in hopes of avoiding an injured list stint. Hernandez left his most recent Grapefruit League start due to tightness in his elbow, but Baltimore has downplayed the severity of the issue. So far this spring, Hernandez has allowed six runs […]

Jose Marmolejos Homers Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jose Marmolejos followed up Evan White's home run Monday with a blast of his own. The homer, which carried an 112 MPH exit velocity, came off reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer. Marmolejos is expected to start the season as a bench bat with the big league club, capable […]