Dinelson Lamet Debuting On Wednesday

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet will make his first spring start Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. The 28-year-old's brilliant campaign was cut short last season with a biceps injury and he's been limited to simulated games throughout camp. Lamet excelled with a 2.09 ERA and 35 percent strikeout rate across 69 innings in […]

Sammy Watkins To Visit With Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs free-agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who is one of the top remaining available pass-catchers, will visit with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, according to a source. Baltimore continues to look at adding a receiver after their passing attack ranked last in the NFL last season. Watkins was the fourth overall pick by […]

Sonny Gray Able To Throw On The Side

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (back) was able to throw a side session on Saturday. Gray was shut down about a week ago with a mid-back injury- though he was able to play catch on Wednesday before ramping up to throwing the session this past weekend. Manager David Bell said that it's a great […]

Raiders Expected To Sign Matt Dickerson

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to sign former Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Matt Dickerson to a one-year, $1.25 million deal, according to a source. Dickerson will bring some additional depth to the team's defensive line. The pass-rusher entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA in 2018 and has spent his […]

PGA DFS Hole By Hole Breakdown: Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Andre James Signs Extension With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to terms with center of the future Andre James on a three-year deal worth $12.5 million on Monday, according to a source. James receives around $6 million guaranteed. He had one year left on his deal before he was set to become a restricted free agent next offseason. James cashes […]

49ers Agree With Tavon Wilson

The San Francisco 49ers agreed with Indianapolis Colts free-agent defensive back Tavon Wilson on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to a source. Wilson spent the early portion of his career with the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots. Tarvarius Moore showed some encouraging signs last year for San Francisco, but the Niners had […]

Corey Seager Belts Sixth Cactus League Home Run Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager continued his monstrous spring performance on Sunday. Seager went 1-for-2 with a home run, his major-league-leading sixth of the spring, in a 10-4 loss to the Giants. The 26-year-old is picking up right where he left off after last year's strong regular and postseason performance- as he is seeing […]

Matt Harvey Drawing Praise For Velocity This Spring

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey has been throwing between 92 and 95 mph with his fastball this spring and is earning praise from the team, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The 31-year-old is fighting for a spot on the O's roster after struggling for the past several seasons of his career. While the velocity may […]

Eagles To Visit With Joe Flacco

The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing in free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco for a visit on Monday, according to a source. Flacco has also generated some backup interest from the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old would be serving as the backup to second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts if he were to sign with the Eagles. Nate Sudfeld is […]

Rams Add Veteran DeSean Jackson

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson on Sunday. He will fill a much-needed role as a deep threat in on offense that now features quarterback Matthew Stafford. Jackson, a three-time Pro Bowler, has the most 60-plus-yard touchdowns (24) in NFL history. The 34-year-old is […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Pitches Five Scoreless Innings In Simulated Game

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu had an excellent outing in a simulated game on Sunday. Ryu tossed five scoreless innings, striking out five while allowing three hits and a walk. The southpaw has ramped up nicely from two innings to four and now five, as he expects to go six innings in his […]

Titans Sign Josh Reynolds To One-Year Deal

The Tennessee Titans agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds on Monday, according to a source. The 26-year-old former Los Angeles Ram figures to start opposite 2020 Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown in 2021. Tennessee had a clear need at the position after releasing veteran Adam Humphries and losing […]

Freddie Freeman's Spring Struggles Continue

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to struggle this spring. Freeman has just three hits in 29 plate appearances- and no home runs- though he does have a nice 7-6 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 11 games. However, fantasy managers should not worry about the 31-year-old, as his track record speaks for itself. Over his last […]

Trevor Larnach Drills First Spring Home Run On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach clubbed his first home run of the spring in Sunday's win over the Orioles. Larnach has only appeared in four Grapefruit League games so far for Minnesota, though he has two hits in eight at-bats- both of them for extra bases. The number-three ranked prospect in the Twins' organization sometimes […]

Lewin Diaz Sent Down To Triple-A

Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was optioned to Triple-A on Monday. Diaz looks to be in the plans as the Marlins first baseman of the future, but he clearly wasn't ready to compete at the highest level last season In 41 plate appearances, he hit just .154/.195/.205. He struggled at the Double-A level […]

Monte Harrison Optioned to Triple-A

Miami Marlins outfielder Monte Harrison was optioned to Triple-A on Monday. Harrison struggled quite a bit in 51 big league plate appearances last season, batting just .170 with a 51% strikeout rate. He's put up strong minor league numbers and shown flashes of his upside, but he definitely needs more time to improve his game […]

Chris Davis Faces Extended Absence To Begin Year

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Chris Davis (back) is a candidate for the 60-day injured list due to persistent back issues, per manager Brandon Hyde. Davis has played in just one Grapefruit League game due to back soreness, with the ailment apparently causing significant long-term effects. Unavoidable when discussing Davis is his contract situation: owed […]

Franklin Barreto Shut Down Due To Injury, Out 4-6 Weeks

Los Angeles Angels infielder Franklin Barreto (elbow) will be sidelined for at least the next month due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. Barreto was expected to serve as the Halos' primary reserve infielder, with his absence likely paving the way for Luis Rengifo to snag an Opening Day roster spot. Barreto was impressing offensively […]

Jose Leclerc Sent For Tests On Injured Elbow

Texas Rangers pitcher and potential closer Jose Leclerc (elbow) has been sent for additional tests on his ailing elbow. General manager Chris Young is expecting to be without the high-leverage reliever for an extended period of time. The club is also without Jonathan Hernandez (elbow) for a lengthy time — as well as Joely Rodriguez […]

Dustin Brown Pots A Goal Against Vegas

Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown netted his 14th goal of the year on Sunday against Vegas. The Kings snapped the Golden Knights' five-game winning streak. Brown leads his team in goal scoring, and he has 20 points in 28 contests. He has 75 shots on goal, with one of those shots counting as a […]

Buster Posey Returns To Lineup, No Long-Term Hip Issues

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hip) rejoined the mix Sunday, returning to catching duties after missing nearly a week due to a tight right hip. Both Posey and manager Gabe Kapler declared the backstop healthy after the contest, stating that there was no long-term concern about his ability to serve as the team's primary […]

Jo Adell Receives Option To Minor League Camp

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell will not begin the year on the 26-man roster for the Major League club after being reassigned to Minor League camp Sunday. Long regarded as one of the game's top prospects, Adell struggled in his brief taste of big league action last year, slashing .161/.212/.266 across 38 games. In […]

Tampa Bay Expects Ji-Man Choi To Miss Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Ji-Man Choi (knee) is set to begin the season on the injured list due to right knee inflammation. Choi appears ready to resume baseball activities in the coming days, but that would not give him enough time to ramp up for the start of the year. Without Choi in […]

Salvador Perez Inks Largest Deal In Royals History

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has re-upped with the organization on a four-year, $82 million deal, marking the largest financial commitment that the Royals have ever made to a player. Perez is coming off of a Silver Slugger-winning season in 2020, where he slashed .333/.353/.633 over 37 games. Perez's return to the diamond after […]

AL-Only Starting Pitchers: Late-Round Draft Fliers

This year more than ever, starting pitchers are a sought-after position in fantasy drafts. Understandably, with uncertainty about innings limits in 2021, fantasy managers are keen to bolster their rotations with the defacto top-tier starting pitchers available. As important as it is for your top starting pitchers to perform at an elite level, success in […]

Gerald Everett to Seahawks - Fantasy Impact

After being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2017 draft and playing with them for four seasons, 26-year-old tight end Gerald Everett has decided to pack his bags and head up north the coast to play with the Seattle Seahawks beginning this upcoming season. He signed a one-year, $7 […]

Matt Barnes' Spring Performance Impressing Alex Cora

Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes has been absolutely dominant this spring, and his performance has caught the attention of manager Alex Cora. Cora said on Sunday that his fastball looks the best it has in years, and he has done a good job cleaning up his delivery. Barnes has thrown four scoreless innings this […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings, SuperDraft (3/22): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season is back and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on DraftKings, FanDuel, and SuperDraft. If you […]

Daulton Varsho Shows Signs Of Life With Two Hits

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Daulton Varsho showed some life on Sunday with two hits after a slow start to the spring. He's just 6-for-42 (.143) with a BB-K of 1-13 this spring. The two singles broke a seven-game hitless streak in which he struck out eight times. Varsho entered the spring as the favorite for the […]