Michael King Struggles In First Spring Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King pitched poorly in his first spring training start of the year on Sunday, allowing three runs over two innings with one strikeout. Fantasy managers shouldn't read much into one start, but every performance matters for King as he fights an uphill battle for a job in the team's […]

Elfrid Payton On Track To Miss Third-Straight Contest

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is listed as doubtful against the Pistons. With a third-straight absence seemingly likely, the 27-year-old may find himself sitting past the All-Star break while he continues to work his way back from right hamstring soreness. In his place, look for Derrick Rose to draw the start against his […]

Colin Blackwell Pots Another Goal

New York Rangers winger Colin Blackwell notched the team's only goal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Boston, scoring for the fourth time in six games. He also had a team-high five shots and three hits with two penalty minutes and a minus-one rating in 17:48 on the ice. The 27-year-old winger now has five goals […]

Ivan Nova Clobbered In First Spring Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ivan Nova allowed five runs while only recording one out in his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday. Nova allowed a home run on his first pitch of the game and things went downhill from there as the veteran couldn't escape the first inning. The Phillies inked Nova to a minor league […]

Gordon Hayward Downgraded Against Sacramento

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hand) has been downgraded to doubtful leading up to Sunday's outing against the Sacramento Kings. While the injury doesn't appear to be serious, it wouldn't be a surprise if the veteran's absence extends beyond the upcoming All-Star break. In his place, look for Malik Monk, who had 25 points off […]

Charlie Coyle Scores Twice In Sunday's Win

Boston Bruins forward Charlie Coyle produced two goals in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Rangers, netting the first and last goal of the game. The latter was a short-handed tally. David Pastrnak had two assists and Charlie McAvoy enjoyed a multi-point outing with one goal and one assist. Coyle, who added a team-high five shots […]

Cody Zeller Likely To Miss Another One

Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Zeller (hip) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup with Sacramento. The veteran appears to be on the path to miss his second-straight outing as he continues to work his way back from a left hip contusion. With Zeller likely to sit, look for P.J. Washington to get the start […]

Gregory Polanco Homers in Spring Training Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in a 6-4 Pirates' victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon. Coming off the worst season of his career in 2020, Polanco showing off some power early this spring will be a welcome sight for managers who hope to see […]

Adam Haseley Homers In First Grapefruit League Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley homered in his first at-bat of Spring Training to make the first move in the battle for the job in center field. With most of the Phillies regulars out of the lineup, Haseley batted leadoff and lined an opposite-field home run on the second pitch of the game. The 24-year-old […]

2021 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Tyler Mahle

Eric Samulski of RotoBaller analyzes Tyler Mahle as a 2021 fantasy baseball sleeper and undervalued draft pick. He breaks down Mahle's pitches, improvements from 2020, and other factors that could make him a sneaky mid-round starting pitcher breakout candidate. Fantasy players should consider drafting Mahle for their drafts this MLB Season. Be sure to also tune […]

Anthony Kay Strong In First Spring Appearance

The Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Kay blanked the New York Yankees for two innings during the first spring training game of the year for the two clubs. He touched 97 mph in the first inning of the 6-4 win after averaging 93.7 mph with the heater last season. Traditionally a starter in the minors, the […]

Jon Berti Opens Up The Spring With Two Hits

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti got off to a good start, going 2-for-2 with a run scored in the first Marlins Grapefruit League game of the spring. Berti is turning into a Ben Zobrist-type super utility player for the Marlins and has been an excellent part of the team. While he may not "win" […]

Jazz Chisholm Crunches A Leadoff Homer On Sunday

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm hit a leadoff home run on Sunday in the first Marlins Grapefruit League game of the season. He ended up 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI before taking a seat for the rest of the 7-inning spring game. Chisholm flashed his upside last season but mostly seemed overmatched […]

Nick Neidert Tosses Two Scoreless Innings On Sunday

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Nick Neidert was the second man on the mound for the Marlins in Sunday's first Grapefruit League game. He threw two scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out one. Neidert struggled in his 8 1/3 innings during the 2020 season, allowing five runs on 10 hits, but he's put […]

Daniel Castano Throws Two Innings On Sunday

Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Daniel Castano got the start and tossed two innings in the first Marlins Grapefruit League game on Sunday afternoon. In Castano's two innings, he allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out one. Castano got solid results in the short 2020 season, posting a 3.03 ERA, but […]

Jack Eichel Back In For Sabres On Sunday

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel was on the ice for warm-up ahead of his team's clash with the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday afternoon. Eichel, who missed the past two games due to a lower-body injury, will take the ice looking to get back on track after a bumpy start to the campaign. The 24-year-old has […]

Denis Gurianov Struggling To Produce In Dallas

Dallas Stars forward Denis Gurianov extended his scoreless streak to five games in his team's 5-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. The 23-year-old finished the night with a minus-two rating and failed to record a shot on goal for the second time in his past three games. After lighting it up […]

Conor Garland Considered Day-To-Day For Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes forward Conor Garland missed his first game of the campaign versus the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old has been labeled as day-to-day and is expected to be able to suit up for the Coyotes' next contest against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. After eclipsing the 20-goal mark […]

Kevin Lankinen Faces Wings On Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will be in between the pipes as his team welcomes the Detroit Red Wings to the United Center on Sunday evening. The 25-year-old is fresh off a victory over Columbus on Tuesday in which he stopped 25 of 30 shots against to earn his eighth win of the campaign. Having […]

Ilya Sorokin Likely To Start Versus Penguins On Sunday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin will likely get the nod as his team closes out a back-to-back set against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. The 25-year-old rookie is coming off earning his first-career NHL victory versus the Sabres on February 16, a 20-save shutout. While his action has been very limited, Sorokin has posted […]

Casey DeSmith Draws Sunday Start For Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith will man the crease as his team travels to Long Island to take on the New York Islanders on Sunday. The 29-year-old is drawing his first start in just over two weeks (won 4-3 versus the Islanders on February 11) and has recorded four wins, a 2.84 goals-against average and […]

Ilya Samsonov Returns To Crease On Sunday

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov will make his third start of the campaign as his team faces off against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon. The 24-year-old, who hasn't started for the Caps since January 17th, will enter the contest with a 3.36 goals-against average and a .868 save percentage. It's been a rocky […]

Nico Hischier Out For Devils On Sunday

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier will not play in his team's game versus the visiting Washington Capitals on Sunday. The 22-year-old took a puck to the face in yesterday's matinee matchup versus the Caps and will not be able to skate due to the issue. Hischier, who missed more than a month to start […]

Mikko Rantanen Provides Spark On Saturday

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen added two helpers in a Colorado 6-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Rantanen continues to roll with seven points in his last five games. He sits second in points on his team with 18, just behind linemate Nath MacKinnon who has 20. Besides playing on the team's first line, Rantanen […]

Noah Syndergaard Remains On Track

New York Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner stated on Sunday that starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) remains on track for a June return. Syndergaard missed the entire 2020 season due to Tommy John surgery, following a poor 2019 campaign in which he led the league in earned runs with 94 and posted a career-worst 4.28 […]

Jordan Greenway Continues To Add Points On Saturday

Minnesota Wild forward Jordan Greenway added two more helpers on Saturday as the Wild squeaked by the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in overtime. Greenway sits second on his team in points with two goals and 12 assists in 18 contests played. One of his assists on Saturday came in overtime as he provided the secondary […]

Nickolaj Ehlers Adds A Goal And Assist In Jets Victory

Winnipeg Jets forward Nickolaj Ehlers netted a goal and an assist in defeating the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in overtime on Saturday. Ehlers is having an impressive season with 11 goals and 11 assists in just twenty Jets games. He has fired 70 shots on goal, and he has the highest shooting percentage of his career […]

Lewis Thorpe Shows Off Improved Fastball Velocity

Minnesota Twins pitcher Lewis Thorpe showed increased fastball velocity during a live batting practice session at Twins camp. Thorpe was clocked at 93 MPH after posting just an 89.7 MPH mark last year. The Australian left-hander made getting stronger a focus of his offseason, as he showed up to camp more muscular, and with a […]

Fantasy Baseball Tag Team League with Jenny Butler & Rob Dipietro - Benched with Bubba (Episode 346)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Jenny Butler (@JennyButler830) & Rob Dipietro (@deadpullhitter). They will recap the recent MLB Hot Stove news, recap the tag team league, talk about strategies when drafting with a partner, the upcoming March draft season, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast […]

Patric Hornqvist Stands Out In Saturday's Loss

Florida Panthers forward Patric Hornqvist produced a goal and added a power-play helper as his team came up short 4-3 in a shootout to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. The 34-year-old, playing in his debut season down in Florida, also logged a shootout goal, a plus-one rating, two shots and three hits in 18:29 […]