Nate Pearson Getting Closer To A Return

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Nate Pearson (groin) was scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday as he builds back up from a right adductor strain he suffered late in spring training, according to pitching coach Pete Walker. Pearson is past his injury, but he must increase his workload in a simulated […]

Clint Frazier Batting Ninth In Wednesday's Game

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He is starting in left field and batting ninth. Frazier sat out two of the team's last three games as Mike Tauchman and Brett Gardner each got a start in left field. Frazier has been ice cold […]

Teoscar Hernandez Recovering Nicely

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, who tested positive for COVID-19, is recovering well. "He's symptom-free and feeling ready for baseball again. It's such a difficult thing for a player to go through. He's perfectly healthy now and recovered. Now we'll just have to make sure that there's nothing transmissible and he's safe to come […]

Aaron Hicks Returns To The Lineup On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday as the team faces Ian Anderson and the Atlanta Braves. He's playing center field and batting seventh. Hicks was on the bench for the team's previous game on Wednesday. He's off to an extremely sluggish start to the 2021 season. Through […]

Yadier Molina Sitting On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals. This will be just his second day off of the year so far. Andrew Knizner is getting the start at catcher and batting eighth in the game. Molina has continued to defy aging […]

George Springer Could Make His Debut Soon

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said recently that all signs are "exceptionally positive" with outfielder George Springer (quadriceps), who has stayed back from the team's road trip to continue his rehab at the team's Dunedin facilities. "He's really feeling good. He's running and he's doing all of the baseball activities," Atkins said. "Not […]

The Turn: Fantasy Golf Podcast - Zurich Classic PGA DFS Picks

Joe Nicely (@JoeNicely) is joined by Andrew Poore (@AndrewPutters) to discuss the Zurich Classic! Hop over to @TheTurnGolfPod to stay in touch with all of our Masters coverage and enter to win an awesome The Turn: Masters Edition hat! Scroll down to checkout this week's YouTube link. Be sure to subscribe to The Turn Podcast, part of RotoBaller […]

Wil Myers Heads To The Bench On Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is absent from Wednesday's starting lineup as the team prepares to face Adrian Houser and the Milwaukee Brewers. This will be the second time Myers is out of the starting lineup over the team's past four games, which is a surprising development given Myers' solid start to the 2021 […]

Nelson Cruz Good To Go For Wednesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (foot) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Cruz was hit by a pitch on his foot in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, though he appears to have shaken off the issue quickly and will slot into his usual spot as the number-three hitter in […]

Gavin Lux On Track To Return Next Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (wrist), who was placed on the injured list on April 18 with right wrist soreness, is on track to be activated when he's eligible, which would be for next Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. "He's still swinging, taking grounders, running, throwing, and he's hitting in the cage," […]

Jake Cronenworth Getting First Day Off On Wednesday

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is getting his first day off of the year as the team faces Adrian Houser and the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Ha-Seong Kim is playing second base and batting seventh in the game. Cronenworth is off to a nice start to the year. Through 19 games, he's slashing […]

Aldon Smith Booked On Battery Charge

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Aldon Smith turned himself in on Tuesday night after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with an alleged battery in the New Orleans area, according to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office. He was booked and released Wednesday on $25,000 bond. Smith will be arraigned on July 14. […]

T.J. Ward Announces Retirement

Free-agent safety T.J. Ward announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after eight years in the league. Ward earned two Pro Bowls in his time in the league and came to be known as one of the hardest-hitting safeties. He last played in 2017 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and landed a spot on […]

Miguel Sano Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Athletics. It makes sense considering Sano is dealing with a tight hamstring- and the Twins have a scheduled off-day on Thursday before their next series. The slugger should be considered day-to-day and will likely rejoin the lineup […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 4/21 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest (I mean, there are 12 games!) PG - Russell Westbrook, Delon Wright (if Fox is out), Kendrick Nunn + Goran Dragic (if Butler is […]

Dolphins Building Around Tua Tagovailoa

The Miami Dolphins proved that they are committed to second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when they traded out of the No. 3 overall spot in this year's draft. Shortly thereafter, Miami swung a deal to move back into the top 10 while also securing future first-round picks. General manager Chris Grier explained on Wednesday that the […]

DraftKings Core Four (PGA DFS) - Zurich Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thank you very much for joining me for the Zurich Classic! After a very successful week at the RBC Heritage, we head to New Orleans for the PGA Tour's one and only team event, the Zurich Classic! The 'Core Four' […]

Tommy La Stella Hits First Homer Of 2021

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella launched his first homer of the year on Tuesday, finishing 1-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in the win over the Phillies. While 2020 was by no means a bad year for La Stella, he is looking close to his 2019 All-Star self early on with […]

John Tavares Strikes Twice In Maple Leafs Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs centerman John Tavares sniped two goals on Tuesday despite a 6-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Toronto is struggling big time and are winless in their last five contests. Tavares has still been producing offensively with four goals and five helpers during the five-game losing streak and through the team's struggles. Tavares […]

Justin Fields Managing Epilepsy

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields confirmed to NFL teams during the pre-draft process that he is managing epilepsy, a neurological disorder that can cause seizures. However, it has not affected his football career, and doctors think Fields will outgrow it like his other family members have. It's something to watch, but it's unlikely to keep […]

Alex Dickerson Launches Third Homer Of Season

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson hit his third home run of the year on Tuesday, finishing 1-for-4 with three RBI in the win over Philadelphia. Dickerson is 8-for-42 through his first 17 games, with his three home runs the only extra-base hits he has collected so far. He had a breakout year in 2020 […]

Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 17

We’re coming down the home stretch of the NBA season and the injuries and “rest” games are sure piling up. Anyone in the thick of the fight for a league championship, make sure to keep a constant pulse on each of your players, knowing when you’ll need to make a replacement pickup off the waiver […]

Wilmer Flores Has Pinch-Hit Homer Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Wilmer Flores hit a pinch-hit, three-run home run to help lead the Giants to a 10-7 win over the Phillies on Tuesday. Flores came up to bat for reliever Jose Alvarez, and crushed a three-run shot to cap off a six-run eighth inning as the Giants came from behind for […]

Buster Posey Homers Twice In Win Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey went 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI and three runs scored in a 10-7 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday. It was Posey's first multi-homer performance since he launched two home runs off the Rockies on May 28, 2016, as he raised his season line to .316/.381/.632 with […]

NFL Will Release Schedule On May 12

The NFL will release the full 2021 schedule on May 12, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With the NFL moving to a 17-game schedule, this year's schedule holds more intrigue than ever for fantasy football managers, as the structure of fantasy seasons will need to shift to adapt slightly to the NFL's new way of […]

Blake Lizotte Produces Three Points In Kings Win

Los Angeles Kings centerman Blake Lizotte scored a goal and added two assists on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Los Angeles was able to knock off Anaheim 4-1. Through 37 Kings contests, the Lindstrom, Minnesota native has three goals and seven helpers. He centers the team's third line, and he averages just over 12:30 of […]

Pierre Desir Agrees With Seahawks

Free-agent cornerback Pierre Desir agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Desir was on Seattle's practice squad back in 2016 but failed to make the team out of training camp the following season. In 73 career games with the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, New York […]

JT Riddle Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

Minnesota Twins shortstop JT Riddle was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday. Riddle was called up when starting shortstop Andrelton Simmons tested positive for the virus, and the team will now be without the former for the foreseeable future. Riddle was not a positive test but a close contact of someone who tested positive, […]

Brandon Lowe Homers In Win Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe launched his second home run of the season on Tuesday, finishing 2-for-5 with a homer, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in the win over Kansas City. Lowe has gotten off to a slow start this year by hitting .180 in 17 games, but he has […]

Gregory Rousseau Expected To Go In First Round

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for University of Florida edge rusher Gregory Rousseau, said that multiple NFL teams have told him that they will select Rousseau in the first round of this year's draft if he is available when they are on the clock. With elite size and skill, Rousseau has the potential to be a […]