Tanner Houck Optioned To Alternate Site

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck has been optioned to the team's alternate site. Houck had an abysmal spring with the club. He walked 10 batters over 6.1 innings and posted an 8.53 ERA and 2.53 WHIP. The 24-year-old Houck made his MLB debut with the Red Sox in 2020 and performed exceptionally well. He […]

Kevin Durant's Hamstring Scan Shows Improvement

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) had another scan on Wednesday for his injured hamstring. The scan showed signs of improvement, per head coach Steve Nash- though he's still expected to miss one-to-two weeks with the injury. Durant will probably return to action in late-March or early-April, with the team expected to ease him back […]

Meyers Leonard Won’t Play For Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Meyers Leonard was dealt to his new organization Wednesday, but he will not actually see action with the squad. With Oklahoma City receiving a future second-round Draft choice as compensation for Trevor Ariza, they will look to move on from Leonard in the future in light of his off-the-court comments. […]

Angels Reassign Jordyn Adams, Others To Minor League Camp

The Los Angeles Angels have reassigned two of the team's top-five prospects -- outfielder Jordyn Adams and shortstop Jeremiah Jackson -- to minor league camp. Also headed to minor league camp are Davis Daniel, Denny Brady, Jack Kruger, Keinner Pina, Harrison Wenson, Brennan Lund and Livan Soto. The 21-year-old Adams is the team's No. 3 prospect. […]

Hassan Whiteside Returns Wednesday, Has Minutes Cap

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside has been cleared to get back on the floor for Wednesday's game against Washington after having passed through the league's health and safety protocols. Not having suited up since Feb. 21, Whiteside will see his minutes limited versus the Wizards, although he has exceeded the 17-minute mark just once in […]

Jeremy Lamb Ruled Out Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Nets. Lamb was listed as questionable but will be sidelined for the third straight game with knee soreness. His absence should mean more chances for Justin Holiday and Aaron Holiday, as well as Caris Levert, who just returned from injury. Fantasy investors […]

Tyrese Haliburton Enters The Starting Lineup

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton will enter the starting five on Wednesday against the Wizards. The injury to Marvin Bagley III (hand) opened up a slot in the starting lineup, and head coach Luke Walton gave the honors to Haliburton. The rookie has been effective coming off the bench this season, though this is a […]

Josh James Won’t Be Cleared For Opening Day

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Josh James (undisclosed) is nearing a return to the mound, albeit one that will not have him set in time to take the hill for April 1. James had a recent "physical setback" in his recovery and has not yet appeared in a Grapefruit League contest. After an odd statistical campaign […]

James Wiseman, Eric Paschall Out Against Rockets

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman and forward Eric Paschall are out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets. It's unclear at this moment how long both players will be out, though it presents a clear opportunity in the Warriors front court. Kevon Looney can be expected to step up, though the real fantasy winner here is Draymond […]

Brusdar Graterol Tosses Bullpen Session Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Brusdar Graterol (undisclosed) has been brought along slowly during Cactus League play in 2021, but he was able to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, his latest step in a return to the mound. There were once injury concerns around Graterol's elbow that scuttled a trade involving Boston and Minnesota, […]

Kemba Walker, Tristan Thompson Won't Play Against Cleveland

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland. Center Tristan Thompson (health and safety protocols) remains out. Neither absence is surprising, given that Walker generally has been rested on the second half of back-to-backs this year- and Thompson has already been sidelined for one game. Jayson Tatum and […]

Zach Eflin Battles Back Ailment During Camp

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin (back) has been officially tagged day-to-day by manager Joe Girardi after having his back ailment flare up again during a bullpen session. Girardi admitted that he was "a little" concerned by the recurrence of the injury, which is threatening to stunt Eflin's open to 2021. In the two Grapefruit […]

Kevin Love Ruled Out Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. This will be Love's second game on the sidelines after suffering a setback in his return on Sunday. Larry Nance Jr. has been a great fantasy value with Love in street clothes- and that trend should continue for as […]

Anthony Bender Continues His Perfect Spring

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bender pitched another scoreless inning in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Bender was credited with the win after pitching a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts and a ground out. He has a perfect 0.00 ERA and has yet to allow a base runner in his […]

Felix Pena Will Miss 2-4 Weeks With Groin Strain

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Felix Pena (groin) will be sidelined for the next two to four weeks due to a strained right groin that he sustained during Cactus League play Monday. Pena was in competition for a multi-inning relief role with the Halos during camp, with his injury all but assuring that he'll begin […]

Anthony Bass Gives Up Two Runs On Wednesday

Miami Marlins expected closer Anthony Bass had a rough outing in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Bass pitched the seventh inning, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out one. Bass is ticketed for the closer's role according to Marlins manager Don Mattingly, but he will have […]

Adam Cimber Throws Another Scoreless Inning On Wednesday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Adam Cimber contributed another scoreless inning in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Cimber pitched the sixth inning and retired the side in order. He's sporting a 1.80 ERA in the spring and should pitch significant innings for the Marlins in the regular season. He won't close so […]

Ted Karras Returns To Patriots

The New England Patriots agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent center Ted Karras on Wednesday. The deal could be worth up to $4 million, according to a source. It comes as a result of former starting center David Andrews moving on in free agency. Karras was drafted by New England in the sixth round […]

Amir Garrett, Lucas Sims Toss Live Sessions Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds relievers Amir Garrett (forearm) and Lucas Sims (elbow) are among those competing for the club's closer gig during spring camp. Both have been eased into the 2021 year, with neither having yet taken the mound for Cactus League action due to respective injuries. On Wednesday, they worked live batting practice sessions, furthering their […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings (3/17): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season is rolling along 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 […]

Russell Henley In Search Of Second Honda Title

Russell Henley heads to this week's Honda Classic in search of his second title at PGA National. Henley captured the Honda championship in 2014. He's also played very well in subsequent trips to the event and posted a T8 in last year's edition. The UGA product closed out 2020 in blazing fashion, but has cooled […]

Boston Names Eduardo Rodriguez As Opening Day Starter

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has been tabbed as the club's Opening Day starter for April 1 versus the Orioles. Rodriguez missed the entire 2020 season after dealing with severe complications stemming from COVID-19, which included myocarditis. The ailment makes Rodriguez something of an unknown heading into the new year, although the Red […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - Honda Classic

Hello RotoBallers and welcome to Horse For The Course! THE PLAYERS Championship seems to consistently produce drama on an annual basis and it once again provided an exciting week of golf. Justin Thomas outlasted the pair of Lee Westwood and Bryson DeChambeau for his first PLAYERS title and first victory of 2021. After a week […]

Joe Dunand Hits A Walk-Off On Wednesday

Miami Marlins infield prospect Joe Dunand hit a walk-off home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets. Dunand didn't start but ended up going 1-for-2 with a home run, a run scored and two RBI. The 25-year-old is now hitting .294 with a 1.015 OPS. Alex Rodriguez's nephew is unlikely to […]

Denzel Perryman Agrees To Deal With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers agreed to an undisclosed two-year deal with free-agent linebacker Denzel Perryman on Wednesday. The addition of Perryman fills a position of need at middle linebacker and should be a huge boost to the team's run defense. The former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker is one of the best run defenders in the league […]

Jay Bruce Starts At First Base Again On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Jay Bruce started at first base on Wednesday, making it the sixth time in nine spring starts that he's started at first base. Bruce has played some first base over his career, but it's generally come in spurts as he only played the position in 17 of his 130 games from […]

Jazz Chisholm Goes Yard On Wednesday

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm had a second strong start in a row on Wednesday. In a Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets, Jazz got the start at second base and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk. He had two hits in his previous start as well, boosting his […]

Bears Defense Brings Back Deon Bush

The Chicago Bears are re-signing safety Deon Bush to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Bush re-signed with the Bears last offseason, too, and he lost out on the starting job opposite Eddie Jackson to Tashaun Gipson in training camp. He also suffered an injury early in the season, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/17/21): NBA DFS Lineups

We have a ten-game monster on the NBA schedule tonight. Boston, Philly, Cleveland, Houston, Chicago, and Miami are all on the tail end of a back-to-back set here. Therefore, I fully expect this article to be irrelevant by noon. Most of the information contained herein will be the same though, so we may just have […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/17/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

While every bettor and fantasy player’s eyes turn towards March Madness, there’s plenty to be excited about with this week’s NBA slates. Wednesday is particularly eye-catching with ten games, including some marquee matchups. So while everyone else you know is fretting over the 5-12 games in their NCAA bracket, head to FanDuel with some strong […]