Mike Mayers Could Settle Into Setup Role

Los Angeles Angels reliever Mike Mayers had a bit of a rough spring but he'll open the year with a chance to settle into a high-leverage role behind closer Raisel Iglesias and rack up some holds with the odd save. The 29-year-old allowed five runs on nine hits over 8.1 spring innings but his K-BB […]

Adalberto Mondesi Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals have placed shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Nicky Lopez was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Lopez should see regular time at shortstop while Mondesi remains on the injured list. Mondesi had a foot injury earlier this spring, but it was […]

Donovan Mitchell Out Wednesday

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (personal) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. Mitchell is not with the team and is out for personal reasons. In his absence, expect guards Jordan Clarkson and Mike Conley to get plenty of chances against Memphis, with an increased role for forward Joe Ingles also likely. […]

Malik Monk Probable For Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk (foot) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Nets. Monk was ruled out after being listed as probable on Tuesday, so this is certainly a situation to monitor closely until tip-off. His possible return would lead to fewer minutes for Caleb Martin and Cody Martin- and fewer […]

Jarrett Allen, Larry Nance Jr. Miss Wednesday's Practice

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (head) and Larry Nance Jr. (illness) were unable to participate in Wednesday's practice. Both Allen, who is in the league's concussion protocol, and Nance, who is dealing with a non-COVID-related illness, missed the team's most recent game on Monday- and seem likely to miss another one on Thursday against the […]

Aleksej Pokusevski To Be Sidelined Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (health and safety protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest with the Raptors. Pokusevski has entered the league's protocols, though it's unclear if he has the virus himself or was exposed. At any rate, he's likely to miss at least one half of the team's back-to-back on Friday […]

Kyle Lowry Won't Play Wednesday Against Thunder

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (foot) won't play Wednesday against Oklahoma City. Lowry was planning on suiting up but is dealing with a lingering foot infection, which didn't improve as much as expected overnight. The veteran guard did play in Monday's contest but saw just 24 minutes of action, shooting 3-for-8 from the field. Lowry's […]

Lonnie Walker IV Ruled Out Wednesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Kings. Walker was listed as probable after missing the team's last four games with a wrist ailment, though he'll miss another one on Wednesday. Fortunately, he should have a good chance of suiting up for Thursday's game against […]

Later-Round Relief Pitchers and Closers - 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. […]

Randy Arozarena In Discussion With Rays On Contract Extension

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena has had recent discussions with the team about a possible contract extension, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Over 42 games between 2019 and 2020, Arozarena has slashed .286/.384/.607 with eight home runs and six steals. However he rose to prominence during the postseason last year where he batted […]

Aroldis Chapman To Serve Suspension For First Two Games

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman will serve a suspension for the first two games of the season, according to manager Aaron Boone. Chapman was originally handed a three-game suspension for throwing at the head of Rays infielder Mike Brosseau last September, but Chapman appealed the suspension and had it reduced to two games. Chapman […]

Mike Tauchman Taking Reps At First Base

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman took reps at first base on Wednesday. Tauchman played first base in college and has indicated a willingness to play the position in the major leagues in the past, so it's no surprise to see him get some work in at the position. Additionally, it makes sense that Tauchman […]

Ja'Marr Chase - NFL Prospect Profile

The 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Profile Series features prominent 2021 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. A common misconception about the NFL Draft is that the […]

Free Trevor Story Signed Jersey Giveaway!

Howdy, RotoBallers! Let's have a little fun, shall we? Baseball is coming soon and we couldn't be more excited. To celebrate, we're giving away a FREE autographed Trevor Story authentic MLB jersey to one lucky reader!! Three others will win a full-year RotoBaller Premium Pass. This giveaway is 100% free to enter, and is open to anyone. […]

2021 Outfielder Rankings (Part Two) - 5x5 Mixed Leagues

The outfielder position is deep enough that it warrants another look. Read about the first few tiers right here before diving into part two ahead. When you're done, read our rankings breakdowns at Catcher, First Base, Second Base, Third Base and Shortstop. RotoBaller's rankers, JB Branson, Pierre Camus, Nick Mariano, and Ariel Cohen have been updating 2021 Mixed […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 4/1/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 4/1 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   We will be releasing our premium MLB DFS pitching picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason, at least a few hours before games begin that day. Below […]

The Turn: Fantasy Golf Podcast - Valero Texas Open PGA DFS Picks

Joe Nicely (@JoeNicely) is joined by Andrew Poore (@AndrewPutters) to discuss the Valero Texas Open! The Masters is on the horizon! 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 […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 3/31 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 3/31 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Mike Conley, Hamidou Diallo (DK), Immanuel Quickley (if Derrick Rose out), Tomas Satoransky SG - Fred VanVleet, Ty Jerome (FD), De'Anthony Melton […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 77 - Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Benched with Bubba (Episode 358)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy). On the final episode of Bubba & the Bat Flip before the season begins, the guys go over some bold predictions. They will go over five of each of their bold predictions, have Justin Mason and Mike Kurland stop by to give some bold predictions, and […]

Little Optimism That Mets and Francisco Lindor Reach Deal

Reports on Wednesday reveal that there is little optimism that the New York Mets and shortstop Francisco Lindor will reach a deal on a contract extension by the end of the day. The two sides are reportedly in a stalemate regarding the length of the contract extension. The Mets have offered Lindor a 10-year, $325 […]

Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 14

Last week’s trade deadline shook up a number of rosters across the league. Fantasy managers should still see ramifications from all the developments play out in the coming weeks. We’ve reached Week 14 and most leagues will only have about three weeks left after this before the playoffs begin. The four players featured this week […]

DraftKings Core Four (PGA DFS) - Valero Texas Open (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 Valero Texas Open! The WGC-Dell Match Play consistently produces surprises and that was once again this case last week with Billy Horschel taking down the title. With the Match Play in […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (3/31/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

It's the middle of the week and after only four games Tuesday, Wednesday rebounds with a massive 10-game slate. Although speculation will get you in trouble, as we near the end of the season, you need to pay attention to lineup announcements and roster changes. Teams will not be sending out their very-best players, utilizing […]

Hector Neris Named Phillies Closer

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris was named the team's closer by manager Joe Girardi. Neris is the longest-tenured reliever in the Philly bullpen and has had success in the role before racking up 26 saves in 2017 and 28 saves in 2019. Neris - along with the entire Phillies bullpen - struggled mightily in […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings - Daily DFS Quick Hits (4/1)

Welcome back to another edition of MLB DFS Quick Hits. Today we have a 9 game OPENING DAY slate to preview. Bubba (@bdentrek) will go over weather, totals, plays, and more to get your MLB DFS lineups ready. Be sure to subscribe to the MLB DFS Quick Hits, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and […]

Chuma Okeke Delivers Solid Two-Way Effort On Tuesday

Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke impressed on both ends once again in a 103-96 win over the Clippers on Tuesday. Okeke scored 18 points with four rebounds, three steals, two assists, and a triple in 28 minutes. The 22-year-old is a sneaky post-trade deadline winner, as he has taken the majority of Aaron Gordon's minutes […]

Michael Carter-Williams Stuffs The Stat Sheet

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams stuffed the stat sheet in Tuesday's victory over the Clippers. Carter-Williams didn't impress in the scoring column, with eight points on 3-for-10 shooting, though he compiled nine assists, seven rebounds, three steals, and two blocks in 32 minutes. The 29-year-old didn't commit a single turnover, just the third time he's […]

Kawhi Leonard Drops 28 Points In Losing Effort

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points with five rebounds, five assists, two three-pointers, and a steal in Tuesday's loss to the Magic. Leonard was very efficient once again, shooting 10-for-20 from the field while making 2 of 4 three-point attempts and all six free throws. The superstar forward has been a two-way […]

Nikola Jokic Records Second Straight Double-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic notched his league-leading 42nd double-double in Tuesday's victory over the 76ers. Jokic compiled 21 points, 10 boards, and five assists in 34 minutes. As far as Jokic statlines go, this one was a bit empty with the lack of defensive statistics, plus he had six turnovers. Still, his efficiency has […]

Filip Hronek Continues Quietly Productive Season

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek recorded a power-play assist in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers, extending his point streak to three games. He and Dylan Larkin set up Filip Zadina for his fourth goal of the season. Hronek has really kicked into gear this month and is now averaging a career-high 0.57 points […]