Denver Broncos Use 35th Pick On Javonte Williams

With the 35th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos have taken North Carolina running back Javonte Williams. Regarded by some as the best running back in this draft, Williams had 1,140 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns last season for the Tar Heels, plus added 305 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Williams […]

Jets Take Elijah Moore In Round 2

The New York Jets added Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore with the No. 34 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old finished the 2020 campaign with nearly 2,000 receiving yards while racking up eight touchdowns off of 86 catches. With Zach Wilson now under center, Moore has the potential to make a mark […]

NFL Mock Draft - 2nd and 3rd Rounds

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, but the second night is just as important.  There is still premium talent available, and expect to see teams moving around the board to get their targets. This year's second day will feature a talented duo of North Carolina backs, a speedy Notre […]

Jags Take Tyson Campbell At 33

The Jacksonville Jaguars have used the 33rd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft on Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell. It seems like an odd pick for a Jaguars team that didn't seem to have the biggest need at corner. Campbell had just one interception in college and will need to figure out some things in […]

Guillermo Heredia Gets Night Off Friday

Atlanta Braves center fielder Guillermo Heredia will have the night off on Friday, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Manager Brian Snitker said that he wanted to give Heredia a day or two off, since he's not used to playing as much as he has and is a little worn out. Ronald Acuna Jr. […]

Randy Arozarena Gets Night Off Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is getting the night off on Friday, as he'll sit out the opener with the Astros. Arozarena has been hitting well early on, slashing .287/.343/.426 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 24 games. Manuel Margot will get the start in right on Friday, and he will bat […]

J.D. Martinez Returns To Lineup Friday Night

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (migraine) is back in the lineup for Friday night's matchup with the Texas Rangers. Martinez exited Thursday's game early due to migraine symptoms, and it was reported after the game that Martinez was not expected to be in the lineup on Friday night. However, it appears that his […]

Mitch Haniger Returns To the Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is back in the lineup Friday against the Angels. Haniger had missed the previous two contests against the Astros. Manager Scott Servais said that it was his decision to keep Haniger on the bench - that Haniger could have played in each of those games, and was simply worn down. […]

Jonathan India Scratched From Lineup, Placed On IL Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India was scratched from the lineup and placed on the injured list prior to Friday's game, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. There has been no injury designation given for India, as Nick Senzel will get the start at second base in his place Friday. India is slashing .239/.316/.358 with […]

Garrett Cooper In Lineup Friday Against Nationals

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (foot) is in the lineup against the Nationals on Friday night, and will bat third against starting pitcher Jon Lester. Cooper exited Wednesday's game after fouling a pitch off his foot, and it appears the day off Thursday was enough to have him ready to play again. He's gotten off […]

J.T. Realmuto Scratched From Lineup Friday Night

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) was scratched from the lineup on Friday night due to a sore hand, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports. Salisbury reports that Realmuto injured his hand on a wild pitch in Thursday's game. After missing much of Spring Training with a fractured thumb, it's not a great sign […]

Jean Segura Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (quad) could be activated from the injured list this weekend, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Segura was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 21 with a right quad strain he suffered while running to first on a ground out. It's good news for a […]

Donte DiVincenzo Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard Donte Divincenzo (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Chicago due to a sore toe. His absence opens the door for Bryn Forbes to see a significant bump in both usage and minutes, whether it be among the starting five or coming off the bench. After some flashes of […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 5

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies - making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. It’s early in the season and we’ve already […]

Nationals Announce Starts For Patrick Corbin, Joe Ross

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will get the start on Saturday against the Marlins, while Joe Ross will likely start Tuesday's game against the Braves, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. The Nationals have had to make some changes to their rotation schedule following the activation of Jon Lester from the COVID-19 injured […]

Trae Young Returns For Friday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (ankle) is back in the mix for Friday's contest versus Philadelphia. After he sustained a sprained ankle back on April 21, there was concern that Young could be in line for an extended absence, but after only four games on the sidelines, he returns to face a Philly squad […]

Andre Scrubb Activated From Injured List

Houston Astros relief pitcher Andre Scrubb (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Scrubb opened up the year on the injured list with shoulder soreness, after allowing one run and striking out seven in four innings of work during Spring Training. He's been a high-strikeout pitcher throughout the […]

Daulton Jefferies To Start Year On Triple-A Injured List

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (shoulder) will open the year on the injured list at Triple-A Las Vegas, according to Melissa Lockard of The Athletic. Jefferies had a great Spring Training this year, posting a 1.50 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 18 innings of work. He is dealing with right biceps tendinitis according to […]

Clint Capela Receives Green Light To Suit Up Friday

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (heel) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the 76ers as he works his way through a prolonged heel ailment. After having reeled off a dominant 11-game stretch of double-doubles to begin April, Capela is coming off a quiet nine-point, eight-rebound outing versus Philadelphia on Wednesday that was […]

Tejay Antone (SP/RP, CIN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tejay Antone, the 6'4, 230-lb. alumnus of Weatherford College, came up mega-clutch for Cincy on many occasions last year, and while he closed out 2020 with a 2.80 ERA and 1.02 WHIP over 35.1 innings, the circumstances of being a spot-starter/long-reliever are fickle, […]

Collin Sexton Will Return For Friday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Collin Sexton (concussion) has been given the green light to get back into action for Friday's contest versus Washington. Sexton has missed each of the team's three previous games due to the ailment, paving the way for Darius Garland to take on an elevated workload out of the backcourt. Prior to […]

LaMelo Ball, Malik Monk Questionable For Saturday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) and shooting guard Malik Monk (ankle) have both been deemed questionable to suit up for Saturday's contest versus the Pistons. Ball's potential return to action is the headliner here, as the Rookie of the Year candidate had been averaging 15.9 points, 6.1 assists and 5.9 rebounds per game […]

MLB DFS Strategy: Contest Selection and Single Entry Success

This is the next installment of my MLB DFS Strategy Series. If you missed the first one about Bankroll Management and Contest Selection you can check it out here. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for taking the time to read this MLB DFS strategy piece! If you're here, it's likely because you want to be a […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Bulls due to a sprained right ankle. The move does not come as a surprise after Milwaukee held Antetokounmpo out for the remainder of Thursday's contest after spraining his ankle just a minute into action. Khris Middleton went on […]

LeBron James Set To Return To Action Friday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) is expected to be back on the floor Friday versus the Kings so long as he comes through warm-ups healthy. James has not appeared since March 20 due to a sprained ankle, with his absence allowing Dennis Schroder, Kyle Kuzma and others to see significantly elevated […]

Falcons Agree With A.J. McCarron

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with free-agent quarterback A.J. McCarron on an undisclosed deal on Friday, locking him in as their backup to Matt Ryan after they did not select a signal-caller with the No. 4 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday night. Atlanta took Florida tight […]

Benjamin Rortvedt Set To Make Debut After Being Called Up

Minnesota Twins catcher Benjamin Rortvedt will make his major league debut after being called up from the team's alternate site on Friday. A spot became available for Rortvedt when fellow prospect Ryan Jeffers was optioned to the minors, likely for more development with his bat after some struggles at the plate. Ranked the number-28 prospect […]

Chiefs Sign Jerick McKinnon

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing free-agent running back Jerick McKinnon to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to sources. McKinnon missed both the 2018 and 2019 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers due to injuries, and he managed just 81 carries for 319 yards and five touchdowns while adding 33 receptions for 253 yards […]

Jairo Solis Undergoes Elbow Surgery Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jairo Solis (elbow) underwent surgery on Friday to remove loose bodies in his elbow, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. The No. 3 pitching prospect in Houston's system according to MLB Pipeline, Solis is expected to miss three months while recovering from surgery. In 50 2/3 innings at Single-A […]

Ravens Pick Up Lamar Jackson's Fifth-Year Option

The Baltimore Ravens officially exercised quarterback Lamar Jackson's fifth-year option for the 2022 season on Friday. The Ravens and the 2019 NFL MVP will now work to reach a long-term contract extension. Jackson will make a fully guaranteed $23.016 million in 2022. This comes as no surprise, as head coach John Harbaugh guaranteed earlier this […]