Victor Caratini Will Be Primary Catcher To Start Season

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini will be a regular starter to begin the 2021 season. Primary backstop Austin Nola (finger) suffered a fractured finger and still cannot comfortably swing a bat, so Caratini should have plenty of early opportunities. Brought in to be the designated signal-caller for starter Yu Darvish, Caratini is a defense-first […]

Raisel Iglesias Ready To Lock Down The Ninth

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Raisel Iglesias is ready to hit the ground running as the club's new closer in 2021. Iglesias was acquired in the offseason from the Reds after posting impressive numbers during the shortened 2020 season. The right-hander went 4-3 last season with a 0.91 WHIP, a 2.78 ERA while allowing opponents to […]

Luguentz Dort To Miss Monday's Game

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (head) is set to miss Monday's game against Dallas as he remains in the league's concussion protocols. Dort suffered the concussion during Saturday's contest with the Celtics and entered the protocol on Sunday, so it wouldn't be surprising to see his status be in question for Wednesday's game as […]

Danny Jansen Could See Reduced Role

Toronto Blue Jays starting catcher Danny Jansen could see his playing time reduced with the presence of rookie backstop Alejandro Kirk. The club recently announced it would be carrying Kirk and will likely not want the young player spending most of his time on the bench. The club has yet to announce a plan for […]

Kyle Lowry Questionable To Play Against Pistons

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (foot) is questionable to play against the Pistons on Monday night. Lowry was a late scratch on Sunday night because of a sore foot- and the ailment is leaving his status for Monday's game up-in-the-air. If the veteran guard can't suit up, expect Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., and Rodney […]

Pekka Rinne Wins Third Straight Game On Sunday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne picked up his third consecutive victory on Sunday, leading his team to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. The 38-year-old, filling in for netminder Juuse Saros who was scratched late due to injury, turned aside 27 of 29 shots in the contest. Despite taking a […]

Randal Grichuk Could Be In Line For More At-Bats

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk could see more action than expected early this season due to the injury to center-fielder George Springer (oblique). Originally, Grichuk looked like the odd man out with the starting outfield expected to be Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Teoscar Hernandez, and Springer. While the Jays have not announced a plan for […]

Jaylen Brown Ruled Out, Evan Fournier Set To Make Debut Monday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game with the Pelicans. Guard Evan Fournier (health and safety protocols) is set to make his debut. Brown took a few hard falls in Boston's last game on Saturday- and has a bruised hip. It doesn't appear to be something that will keep […]

Eeli Tolvanen Gets On The Board On Sunday

Nashville Predators forward Eeli Tolvanen recorded a primary assist as his team defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday. With his helper on defenseman Roman Josi's game-winning goal, Tolvanen extended his individual point streak to five games (two goals, five assists). The 21-year-old has taken advantage of added ice time and better usage this month, […]

Emilio Pagan Could Be A Steal For Saves

San Diego Padres reliever Emilio Pagan could be a steal in drafts for managers scrounging for saves. Listed on RotoBaller as the designated closer, Pagan's dirt-cheap 454 ADP makes him a worthwhile gamble. The 29-year-old struggled with injuries and command in 2020, stumbling to a 4.50 ERA in 22 appearances, but has collected 22 saves […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 3/29 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 3/29 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Stephen Curry (if he plays), De'Aaron Fox SG - DeMar DeRozan, Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart SF - Kawhi Leonard, Evan Fournier PF […]

Francisco Mejia Batting Fifth Monday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia is batting fifth for the Rays on Monday. Mejia has bounced around in the lineup this spring and often has been closer to the top and middle of the lineup. He was acquired via trade with the San Diego Padres this offseason and is expected to be the Rays' […]

Mark Melancon A Lottery Ticket For Saves

San Diego Padres reliever Mark Melancon could be tabbed to close games in 2021. Entering spring training, the ninth inning looked to be Drew Pomeranz' job, but subsequent injuries to the bullpen could lead to a hierarchy reshuffling. The 36-year-old Melancon enters his first year in San Diego after posting a 2.78 ERA with 11 […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - Valero Texas Open

Welcome back RotoBaller PGA family! The WGC-Match Play always seems to throw some huge surprises our way and this year's edition was no different, as Billy Horschel emerged from the bracket madness to defeat Scottie Scheffler in the final and take home the victory. Horschel is a former FedEx Cup champion that runs hot and […]

Aaron Bummer Appears To Be Healthy Entering 2021

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer should be healthy entering 2021. The lefty missed much of the 2020 season with a left biceps strain and a left biceps nerve issue, but has thrown in seven games this spring and allowed four runs in 6 2/3 innings. Bummer has been a mainstay at the back […]

Later-Round Second Basemen - Targets and Avoids

Once you reach the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone wants to draft some upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can take a risk or two on a variety of different players, including a prospect, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even players with skills but have playing time concerns. […]

Rafael Dolis To See High-Leverage Situations

Toronto Blue Jays hurler Rafael Dolis (back) is expected to help fill in some of the high-leverage innings that need to be covered in the wake of Kirby Yates' Tommy John surgery. Dolis has been slowed this spring by back spasms and has thrown in just three official spring games but he's been pitching on […]

Jordan Romano A Favorite For Saves

The Toronto Blue Jays won't officially name a closer but pitcher Jordan Romano is expected to pitch in a lot of high-leverage situations in 2021. Veteran free-agent acquisition Kirby Yates was originally named as the Jays' closer but he will miss the full season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Romano allowed just one run this […]

Alex DeBrincat Buries Two Goals On Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks forward Alex DeBrincat scored a pair of goals as his team came up short 3-2 to the Nashville Predators on Sunday night. The 23-year-old also contributed a plus-two rating, three shots and three hits in 19:14 of ice time in the divisional contest. With his second tally, DeBrincat matched his 2019-2020 goal total […]

Dean Kremer Grabs Rotation Spot For Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer will slot into the team's starting rotation as the number-five starter, per Baltimore Baseball's Rich Dubroff. The 25-year-old had some success in a limited number of starts in 2020, but has compiled a 6.32 ERA and 1.60 WHIP this spring. Kremer's 26.5% strikeout rate in 2020 could hold some […]

Chance Sisco To Start Season With Orioles

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco will start the season on the big league roster, per Baltimore Baseball's Rich Dubroff. Battery mate Pedro Severino will also start the season with the O's. Sisco split time with Severino behind home plate last season, slashing .214/.364/.378 with four home runs and 10 RBI across 22 starts. Sisco has […]

Pedro Severino To Start Season With Orioles

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino will start the season on the big league roster, per Baltimore Baseball's Rich Dubroff. Battery mate Chance Sisco will also start the season with the O's. Severino split time with Sisco behind home plate last season, slashing .250/.322/.388 with five home runs and 21 RBI across 32 starts. While he […]

Despite Blues Struggles Ryan O'Reilly Continues To Produce

St. Louis Blues forward Ryan O'Reilly continues to roll despite his team's struggles. St. Louis has lost four in a row as Anaheim beat them 3-2 in overtime on Sunday. O'Reilly scored in the first period, which is his 12th marker of the season. He has 33 points in 35 contests for St. Louis. The […]

Calvin Pickard Backstops Red Wings to Victory

Detroit Red Wings goalie Calvin Pickard made 16 saves to help his team defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday. Behind Pickard, The Red Wings completed their first two-game set sweep in 2021. Before Pickard beat the Blue Jackets two games in a row, the former Seattle Thunderbird junior player had played in just […]

Tom Wilson Leads Capitals To Victory On Sunday

Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson recorded two goals on Sunday as Washington defeated the New York Rangers 5-4. Wilson has two goals and two assists since returning from suspension three games ago. In the year, Wilson has produced nine goals and 13 helpers in 25 Capitals games. He has 35 shots on the net and […]

Joe Ross To Pitch Sim Game Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Wednesday, putting him on track to start the fourth game of the season, according to Jesse Dougherty. It certainly looks like Ross has won the last spot in Washington's starting rotation. After a strong first 181 2/3 career innings in 2015-16, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/29/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has 11 games on the main slate for Monday night. DFS players will have a plethora of players to choose from as you assemble lineups. Here are three tips on how to attack the overall slate when assembling lineups. First of all, it’s important to look at the pace and Vegas lines. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/29/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

After a breather on Sunday, the NBA returns in typically spectacular Monday night fashion with an 11-game slate. The night will mark the return of Kyrie Irving to action, while the Bucks get back their starting trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Donte Divincenzo, who all missed Saturday night’s loss to the Knicks with […]

DraftKings CBB DFS Lineup Picks for 3/29/21 - Daily Fantasy College Basketball Advice

The first two tickets to the Final Four will be punched tonight. We have three former Southwest Conference schools and the last Power Five team in the field this year that only made it this far by winning the conference tournament. Yes, some luck is involved to get this far, but as we saw last […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Monday (3/29/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

There is another massive 11-game slate Monday and based on last weekend's games, we have a much clearer picture of what the second half of the season is going to look like. All but a handful of players have played at least one minute with their new teams, but some of the biggest developments are […]