Alex Caruso Won't Suit Up Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. This is not good news for the Lakers, but they likely want to be cautious with the playoffs starting next week. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Talen Horton-Tucker should see increased roles in the rotation. Both are worth a […]

Byron Buxton Expected To Hit In Cage Thursday Or Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is expected to begin hitting in the cage on Thursday or Friday. Buxton was also cleared to throw and work with the strength and conditioning staff. Given that his timetable for a return was initially seen as "weeks" away, the star outfielder isn't close to being activated, though it […]

Jon Gray Takes The Loss in Game 1 Of Doubleheader On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jon Gray took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed four runs, one earned, on three hits with three walks and six strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in a 5-3 loss to the Padres. Gray started Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader and pitched better than his box score would indicate. He kept […]

Alexei Melnichuk Starts Wednesday For San Jose

San Jose Sharks netminder Alexei Melnichuk will be between the pipes on Wednesday against the Golden Knights. Melnichuk has made just two starts this season that both resulted in losses to Los Angeles and Arizona. Through those two games, he accumulated a 4.25 goals-against average, and a .865 save percentage. He has split time in […]

Alex Kirilloff Cleared For Weight Room Activities

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has been cleared for weight room activities. It's clearly a good sign that he'll be allowed to lift weights, though a clearer picture of his availability for game action won't arrive until he attempts to swing a bat, which he is expected to do when the Twins return […]

Lean Bergmann Will Make His Season Debut For San Jose

San Jose Sharks forward Lean Bergmann will play in his first regular-season contest in 2021. Career-wise, Bergmann registered one assist in 12 regular-season games that have all been played with San Jose. The German-born forward has spent much of the last two seasons suiting up for San Jose AHL affiliate the San Jose Barracuda. He […]

Viviane Araujo With A Chance To Shine

With a chance to earn her first three-fight winning streak in the UFC this Saturday, Viviane Araujo (10-2) has two impressive decision victories under her belt in her last two outings over Montana De La Rosa and Roxanne Modafferi, respectively. A finisher in her division, Araujo has finished seven of her 10 career wins, with […]

Katlyn Chookagian Looking For Second Straight Win

Flip-flopping wins for losses in her last four outings, Katlyn Chookagian (15-4) will hope to snap that streak and earn back-to-back wins when she battles Viviane Araujo on the main card of UFC 262 on Saturday. A member of the UFC since 2016, Chookagian has notable wins over fighters such as Antonia Shevchenko, Joanne Calderwood […]

Ville Husso Between The Pipes Wednesday

St. Louis Blues netminder Ville Husso will make his 17th appearance in 2021 against Minnesota on Wednesday. Husso has had the Wild's number picking up wins against them on two separate occasions. However, the Finnish native lost his last three outings against a divisional foe, the Vegas Golden Knights. He will take a backseat to […]

Edson Barboza Hoping For Another Highlight-Reel Knockout

A member of the UFC since 2010 and making his 31st professional appearance, Edson Barboza (21-9) will battle Shane Burgos on the main card of UFC 262 on Saturday. Barboza is a dangerous striker and a star on the highlight reels for his wheel-kick knockout of Terry Etam. Lately, Barboza's light has not been as […]

Nick Castellanos Picks Up Two Hits; Scores Once

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Castellanos came around to score on Eugenio Suarez's 10th-inning double as part of a four-run inning. The veteran outfielder is hitting .310 with nine homers, 25 runs, 22 RBI, and one steal […]

Philipp Grubauer Likely To Start Against Los Angeles

Colorado Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer will most likely start against Los Angeles on Wednesday. Grubauer propelled the Avalanche to a massive win on Monday, stopping 36 out of 37 shots as his team defeated Vegas 2-1. He's been victorious in five of his last six starts. In 2021, the German-born netminder has yet to lose […]

Shane Burgos Looking To Continue His Featherweight Climb

An impressive 6-2 inside the Octagon, Shane Burgos (13-2) is looking to rebound from only the second loss of his career when he dropped a decision in June of last year to Josh Emmett. Known as a finisher, 10 of Burgos' 13 career bouts have ended by finish, with five by knockout/TKO and five by […]

Sonny Gray Doesn't Make It Out Of The Fifth

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings of work in a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Gray struck out five and walked two in the no-decision. The veteran hurler needed 87 pitches to get through two outs in the fifth inning before departing. Gray didn't have his […]

Rogerio Bontorin Seeking To Avoid Three Straight Losses

Hoping to avoid the first three-fight losing streak of his career, Rogerio Bontorin (16-3) enters the Octagon against a top-10-ranked fighter in Matt Schnell to open up the main card of UFC 262 this weekend. After going 2-0 with a second-round submission victory on the Contender Series, Bontorin has lost his last two bouts in […]

Tyler Bozak Will Sit Out Wednesday

St. Louis Blues forward Tyler Bozak will have the night off Wednesday against Minnesota. Klim Kostin will make his season debut. Bozak has played in 30 games for the Blues in 2021, scoring five goals and adding 12 assists. In his previous three contests, Bozak netted a goal and two assists while playing against Vegas […]

Matt Schnell Looking To Continue Run At Flyweight

A winner of five of his last six Octagon appearances, Matt Schnell (15-5) will open up the main card of UFC 262 on Saturday night. Rebounding nicely from a TKO loss to Alexandre Pantoja in December of 2019, Schnell defeated Tyson Nam in a close split-decision bout back in January. Throughout his career, the eighth-ranked […]

Devin Smeltzer Placed On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Devin Smeltzer (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left elbow inflammation, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Smeltzer had made only one appearance so far this year, tossing 4 2/3 innings of relief against the Pirates on April 24. With Smeltzer out, the Twins have recalled […]

Mike Smith Minds The Crease On Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers netminder Mike Smith will start Wednesday against Montreal. At 39 years old, the veteran netminder is having a spectacular regular season. Through 31 games, he carries a 20-6-2 record with a 2.28 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage. He's recorded three shutouts and has won three of his last five starts. Edmonton […]

Byron Nelson - Showdown Round 1 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Mike Soroka To Undergo Exploratory Surgery On Achilles

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) will undergo exploratory surgery on his Achilles tendon next week, according to The Athletic. Manager Brian Snitker said that Soroka will undergo the surgery to figure out what's wrong after he suffered yet another setback in his recovery from his 2020 surgery. It's been a rough road for […]

Kris Bryant Diagnosed With Wrist Contusion

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant (wrist) has been diagnosed with a wrist contusion, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Bryant was hit by a pitch on Wednesday afternoon, as he came on as a pinch-hitter late in the game. He immediately exited after being hit, although manager David Ross said after the game that Bryant […]

J.T. Realmuto Is Day-To-Day, Not In Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day after being hit in the knee by a foul ball on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Realmuto exited Tuesday's game in the eighth inning, after being hit on his left knee by a foul ball […]

Adalberto Mondesi To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star. Mondesi has been out since Spring Training with an oblique strain, and had just recently begun swinging a bat again. It's a good sign that Mondesi could be […]

De'Aaron Fox Continues Absence For Thursday’s Game

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (health protocols) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus Memphis. Fox has had a breakout season, averaging 25.2 points and 7.2 assists per game, but he has been sidelined since April 21 due to the league's health and safety protocols. With Tyrese Haliburton (knee) also down, Delon Wright […]

Mike Trout, Justin Upton, David Fletcher Out Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout, Justin Upton, and second baseman David Fletcher are out of the starting lineup on Wednesday night. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that manager Joe Maddon is giving the trio a day off, so that they can have the benefit of back-to-back days of rest between Wednesday […]

Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher Ruled Out For Thursday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) and center Chris Boucher (knee) join teammates Fred VanVleet (hip), Kyle Lowry (rest) and OG Anunoby (calf) as significant absences for Thursday's game versus Chicago. Boucher played Tuesday without any of the aforementioned injured players and was the focal point of the offense; without him, Gary Trent Jr. […]

Zac Gallen Scratched From Start, Placed On IL Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (elbow) was scratched from his start on Wednesday and was placed on the 10-day injured list with a minor sprain in his UCL, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Gallen has a "minor sprain of one section of his UCL in his […]

Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby Out For Thursday’s Game

The Toronto Raptors will continue to limb toward the finish line of the 2020-21 regular season with Fred VanVleet (hip), Kyle Lowry (rest) and OG Anunoby (calf) all ruled out for Thursday's contest against Chicago. With virtually none of the team's key players from earlier this year still in the mix, Gary Trent Jr. and […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - Byron Nelson

One And Done Staff Picks Overview Here at RotoBaller, we are always searching for ways to give our readers the best fantasy sports content possible. With that goal in mind, we are very proud to announce the weekly PGA “One and Done” column will be back for a third season. In this feature, our golf […]