Mike Evans Present At Tuesday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) was present during the portion of Tuesday's practice available to the media. It's technically a walk-through practice, though the fact that Evans was available with a helmet in hand is a good sign for his chances of taking the field on Saturday against the Washington Football Team. […]

Alex Smith, Taylor Heinicke Could Rotate Against Tampa

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said that the team is considering rotating quarterbacks Alex Smith (calf) and Taylor Heinicke against the Buccaneers in the wild-card playoff game on Saturday. "It's something we seriously have to look at," Rivera said. Smith returned after a two-game absence in Week 17 due to a right calf […]

KhaDarel Hodge Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and will not be available to play in the wild-card playoff game against the division-rival Steelers on Sunday night. The Browns offense will be without head coach Kevin Stefanski, Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and Hodge against Pittsburgh. While Cleveland's offense has […]

Cubs Release Colin Rea

The Chicago Cubs released right-hander Colin Rea on Monday in order to allow the pitcher to pursue an opportunity in Japan. Rea avoided arbitration last month by agreeing on a one-year, $702,500 deal, and he was going to have a chance to compete for the fifth starting job in spring training. As of now, Kyle […]

Joel Bitonio Out For Wild-Card Game

Cleveland Browns left guard Joel Bitonio, who is a three-time Pro Bowler that has spent his entire seven-year career with the Browns, tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play in the wild-card game against the Steelers on Sunday night. Bitonio has played for five different head coaches and has endured six losing seasons, including […]

Dak Prescott Has Leverage In Contract Talks

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said that quarterback Dak Prescott has leverage in contract talks after the team finished a disappointing 6-10 season, having won just four of 11 games with Prescott on the sidelines after his season-ending ankle injury. The Cowboys and Prescott's agent, Todd France, can resume long-term contract negotiations […]

Zach Ertz's Time In Philadelphia Over?

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz sounded as if he was saying his goodbyes to the Eagles organization during his end-of-the-season press conference on Monday. With the Eagles able to save around $4.5 million in salary cap by cutting Ertz after eight seasons and with Dallas Goedert on the roster through 2021 on his affordable […]

Kevin Stefanski, Others Test Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, two other coaches (a defensive backs coach and tight ends coach) and two players (a wide receiver and offensive lineman) tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, which has forced the team to close their facility, according to sources. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as the acting head […]

Frank Gore Open To Playing Another Season

New York Jets running back Frank Gore hasn't closed the door on returning for a 17th NFL season and is open to playing again in 2021 under the right circumstances. Gore didn't play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Patriots due to a lung contusion. The ageless wonder managed to play in […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 1/5 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 1/5 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Chicago @ Portland (-9.5) (232.5 total) An epic offensive barrage beckons in Oregon on Tuesday night if DFS metrics are any indication. Sample sizes […]

Trae Young Posts 31 Points In Losing Effort

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young scored a game-high 31 points in Monday's loss to the Knicks, shooting 9-for-22 from the field and 1-for-6 from outside. It wasn't an efficient performance by Young, but 12 made free throws helped him record his fourth 30-point game of the season. Young also notched his third double-double of […]

RJ Barrett Keeps It Rolling Against Hawks

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett had another outstanding offensive performance on Monday, scoring 26 points on 10-for-19 shooting in a 113-109 win over Atlanta. The second-year player had 11 rebounds for a nice-looking double-double and he also notched five assists and two steals while shooting 10-for-19 from the field. Barrett's shooting efficiency has been […]

Julius Randle Posts Another Big Line

New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle continued his superb start to the season on Monday against Atlanta, leading the team to victory with a big 28-17-8 line. He shot 0-for-5 from behind the arc but a very good 11-for-19 from the field and 6-for-8 at the line. Randle has now produced five straight double-doubles […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for January 5th, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for January 5th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Fantasy Basketball Category Streamers - Week 3

Another week down and we are now starting to see where team rotations are heading while some navigate injuries or COVID-19 complications. Congrats to the managers starting off the season 2-0 and for the others, there is still a lot of season left! Ja Morant (ankle), Spencer Dinwiddie (knee), Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist), Alec Burks (ankle), […]

Fantasy Basketball Deeper League Pickups: Week 3

The deeper a fantasy league, the harder it is to hit a winner with your last few picks. It is also harder to find decent help from the waiver wire if your late-round picks don't do you justice. If you picked up a few stinkers, don't lose hope just yet. I will try to help […]

Coaching Carousel Takes: Best Fits for 2021

As the offseason approaches, the NFL coaching carousel begins again. It's hard to predict what teams will do so I will not even attempt to. Instead of trying to figure out what coach is going where, I will determine the best fit for each team. We are not certain of all the job openings which […]

NBA Fantasy Weekly Streamers for Week 3 (Jan 4 - Jan 10)

Happy New Year, my dear fellow fantasy NBA addicts! Another week lies ahead of us and it's another chance for us to beat our friend and tease him in a witty but gentlemanly fashion. Or just plain put him down with no regard for his feelings, personal struggles, or the preservation of your friendship altogether. To […]

Derrick Rose Scores Season-High 24 Points

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose posted a season-high 24 points with eight assists, two rebounds, two triples, and a steal in a losing effort to the Bucks. Rose had struggled a bit with his shot this season, though he was right on the money for Detroit on a night where they were without Blake Griffin […]

DJ LeMahieu A Top External Option For Dodgers

Free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu is the Los Angeles Dodgers' top external option for third base if the team cannot re-sign Justin Turner. Turner is looking for a four-year deal, according to people with knowledge of the situation, and the Dodgers don't want to commit to more than two years for the 36-year-old. The Dodgers […]

Jrue Holiday Stays Hot From Beyond The Arc In Victory

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday continued his hot shooting from beyond the arc in a win over Detroit. Holiday started off shooting just 1 of 9 from deep but has made 14 triples on 53 percent shooting in his past four games, a stretch where Milwaukee is 3-1. His 15 points, seven assists, and six […]

Giants Sign Curt Casali Monday

The San Francisco Giants signed catcher Curt Casali to a one-year, $1.5 million deal on Monday. Casali is a veteran catcher that will become the front-runner to back up Buster Posey next season. Left-hander Andrew Suarez's contractual rights were sold to the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization in a corresponding move. The 32-year-old […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Erupts For Season-High 43 Points

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo exploded for 43 points and nine rebounds in a 125-115 win over the Pistons. Antetokounmpo shot a ridiculous 17 of 24 from the field, his sharpest shooting performance yet this season. He's had a couple of quiet games this season- an uncharacteristic nine-point game in a blowout of the Heat […]

Mets Showing Interest In Brad Hand

The New York Mets have interest in All-Star closer Brad Hand, who had a 2.05 ERA, 1.37 FIP and 0.77 WHIP while leading the American League with 16 saves in 2020 for the Indians. General manager Sandy Alderson said that the new front-office regime might have claimed Hand off waivers had it been their call […]

Phillies Sign Neftali Feliz, Others To Minor League Deals

The Philadelphia Phillies signed relief pitcher Neftali Feliz, catcher Christian Bethancourt, infielder Ronald Torreyes and right-hander Michael Ynoa to minor league deals on Monday. The 32-year-old Feliz won the American League Rookie of the Year and was an All-Star for the Rangers in 2010, but he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2017. Bethancourt, 29, […]

Cedi Osman Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Loss To Magic

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman scored 18 points with seven rebounds, seven assists, four triples, two steals, and a block in a losing effort to the Magic. Osman turned out to be the biggest beneficiary of Darius Garland's absence, as he played a season-high 38 minutes. While the shooting efficiency hasn't been great lately, the […]

Blue Jays Willing To Go Big For George Springer?

The Toronto Blue Jays have given some in the industry the impression that they are willing to go to at least $125 million to sign free-agent outfielder George Springer, who was reportedly looking for well over $150 million last week. A $125 million deal would be the largest free-agent contract in Blue Jays history by […]

Nikola Vucevic Scores 23 Points With Full Line

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 20-plus points for the third time in his past four games as he helped lead his team to a victory over Cleveland on Monday. Vucevic delivered a very fantasy friendly line of eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists, two triples and two steals in 31 minutes. The 30-year-old big […]

Liam Hendriks Visits With Blue Jays

Free-agent relief pitcher Liam Hendriks was scheduled to visit with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, according to a source. The Chicago White Sox are also believed to be interested in Hendriks, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. FanSided's Robert Murray reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers also have strong interest, although there are no signs […]

Aaron Gordon Produces Best Game Of Season In Win

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon enjoyed his best game of the season in a win over the Cavaliers. Gordon notched his first double-double, producing season-highs in points, 24, and rebounds, 11, while also shooting 6 of 9 from beyond the arc. Gordon's minutes were down in the previous three games as he dealt with a […]