Franklin Perez Throwing In Camp

Detroit Tigers right-hander Franklin Perez (shoulder), the team's No. 14 prospect, threw his first formal bullpen session of spring training on Monday. Perez took things easy, but it was a good step for an injury-plagued youngster that has pitched in just nine minor league games since joining the team as part of the Justin Verlander […]

Ondrej Palat Puts Together Another Multi-Point Outing

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat scored the game-winning goal and had one assist in Monday's 4-2 victory over Carolina. He scored 8:04 into the third period before Alex Killorn made things safe with an empty-netter. Palat had an assist on a Steven Stamkos power-play goal and Victor Hedman also scored for the Bolts. […]

Spencer Torkelson Impresses In Batting Practice

Detroit Tigers first baseman/third baseman Spencer Torkelson, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, put on a show in batting practice at spring training on Monday during the team's first full-squad workout. Torkelson will get his first look at live pitching on Tuesday, and he could see quite a few at-bats when spring training games […]

Jason Robertson Takes Point Streak To Five Games

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson stretched his point streak to five games on Monday, producing an assist in a 3-1 loss to Florida. The 21-year-old rookie had the lone helper on Blake Comeau's first goal of the season. Robertson has equaled the longest point streak by a rookie this season in the league, and […]

Albert Pujols Unsure Of Plans Past 2021

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is undecided on whether he'll continue his career beyond the 2021 season, according to a source. The 41-year-old is entering the final year of his $10-year, $240 million deal with the Angels. The future Hall of Famer could open this season backing up Jared Walsh at first base […]

Yoenis Cespedes To Hold Showcase March 2

Free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes wants to play in 2021 and will hold a showcase for major league teams on March 2 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The 35-year-old opted out of the 2020 season after just eight games for COVID-19-related reasons. Cespedes has been bothered by multiple injuries and has played in just 127 games since […]

Keith Yandle Nets Game-Winner On Monday

Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle recorded the game-winning goal in Monday's 3-1 victory over Dallas. Aaron Ekblad and Aleksander Barkov finished off the scoring for the Cats, who outshot the Stars 52-25. Yandle had four of the shots, adding two blocks and one hit. Yandle looked to be heading towards the exit in Florida before […]

Cleveland Hasn't Talked Extension With Shane Bieber

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber said the team hasn't approached him about a long-term contract extension, but he said he's willing to listen and sounded excited about the idea. Cleveland typically starts extension talks in spring training, so the two sides could come together soon on discussions. The 25-year-old right-hander is under team control […]

Carlos Carrasco, Dominic Smith Absent Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco and first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith were among four players that were absent from the team's first full-squad spring training workout due to a "non-injury-related issue," according to manager Luis Rojas. However, all four players should be at camp by the end of the week. This should be a […]

Tyler Eifert Expected To Become Free Agent

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to decline the team option for tight end Tyler Eifert, according to a source. Eifert was expected to earn a little under $5 million for the 2021 season if his option had been picked up, but he'll become a free agent instead. The oft-injured tight end managed to play in […]

Trey Mancini Without Restrictions This Spring

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini went through his first full-squad spring workout on Monday for the first time since he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer last March. Mancini has been in Florida since Feb. 1 and started taking live batting practice on the field after a week. The 29-year-old has been cleared to […]

Freddie Freeman Won't Report Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman will not report with the rest of the team's position players to spring training on Tuesday following the birth of his twin sons. Manager Brian Snitker said he expects the 2020 National League MVP to arrive later in the week. Freeman will have to spend "a couple days" away […]

Top College Basketball Betting Picks for Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Welcome back! In this article every week, we'll be giving you some of the top college basketball games and betting picks for Tuesday, February 23, 2021. As we approach the month of March, keep an eye out for our extended coverage of March Madness. Stay tuned here at Rotoballer for our comprehensive March Madness coverage, including […]

Matt Shoemaker Viewed As Twins Fifth Starter

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker is already being viewed as a member of the pitching rotation. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team is ready to pencil him in as their fifth starter after signing him to a one-year $2 million deal just a week ago. He hasn't tossed more than 30 innings in a […]

New Orleans Releases Sindarius Thornwell

Shooting guard Sindarius Thornwell was released by the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, ending his two-year tenure with the organization. Thornwell played sporadically this year for New Orleans, averaging just 1.4 PPG across 11 contests. After starting 17 games as a rookie for the Clippers back in 2017-18, Thornwell has struggled to earn a consistent […]

Rajon Rondo Improves To Questionable For Tuesday’s Game

Atlanta Hawks point guard Rajon Rondo (back) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against Cleveland due to lower back pain. Rondo has missed each of the Hawks' past seven games due to the ailment, with a potential return incrementally cutting into the workload of Trae Young and Kevin Huerter. Rondo […]

JaMychal Green To Miss Second Straight Outing Tuesday

Denver Nuggets power forward JaMychal Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Portland due to a sprained left shoulder. Zeke Nnaji has stepped into the starting five without both Green and Paul Millsap (knee) available, elevating the rookie's short-term season-long and DFS appeal. Green's recent slide in production has firmly entrenched him […]

Jeff Green, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Questionable For Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center Jeff Green (shoulder) and small/power forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (hip) have both been deemed questionable to take the floor Tuesday against the Kings. Neither player has missed a game yet this season, with both playing vital roles primarily with the second unit. Bruce Brown would presumably see an increased offensive role should […]

Trevor Zegras Will Make His NHL Debut Monday Night

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will make his highly anticipated NHL debut in Monday's matchup versus the Coyotes. The ninth pick of the 2019 draft was the MVP of the World Junior Championships this year, helping the U.S. to win gold with seven goals and 11 assists. He carried the momentum into the AHL, registering […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Looks For Third Straight Win

Minnesota Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen has a chance to register a third consecutive win on Monday against San Jose. The 24-year-old Finn has a pair of W's over Anaheim under his belt with two total goals allowed. Kahkonen is 5-4-0 for the season with a 2.46 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. It's a […]

Dwight Powell Enters Starting Five Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell has been bumped up into the starting group for Monday's contest against the Grizzlies. Powell stands to benefit from Kristaps Porzingis' (back) absence, although Willie Cauley-Stein should also factor in significantly to the team's frontcourt rotation. Even during six starts this year, Powell is averaging just 5.3 points and 4.4 […]

Harrison Barnes Earns Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Sacramento Kings small/power forward Harrison Barnes (foot) has been bumped up to questionable to play in Tuesday's game against Brooklyn due to a sprained left foot. Barnes has missed each of the team's past three contests due to the ailment, with Daquan Jeffries being the most recent entrant into the starting five. Sacramento's rotation has […]

Martin Jones Starts On Monday Versus Minnesota

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones will guard the cage in Monday's matchup with Minnesota. Devan Dubnyk returned to action at the weekend and registered his first win of the season in a 5-4 victory over St. Louis, but San Jose goes back to Jones, who is 6-4-1 for the year with a 3.66 goals-against […]

Darcy Kuemper Faces Low-Scoring Ducks On Monday

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper will be looking for form on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 30-year-old was rolling at the start of the month but has now suffered three L's in his last four starts, which have dropped his record to 5-7-2. Kuemper has a 2.28 goals-against average for the season with a […]

Stephen Curry Picks Up Questionable Tag For Tuesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (illness) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's game against the Knicks as he continues to battle an illness. Curry was held out of action for the first time this year Saturday due to it, with Mychal Mulder entering the starting five. Curry's offensive production as of […]

Philipp Grubauer Takes On Vegas Once More

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer will face the Vegas Golden Knights for a fourth consecutive time on Monday. The two teams are finishing off a four-game set that looks like a playoff series. The German netminder has been dominant in the series, going 2-1-0 with a 1.68 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage. He […]

Devonte' Graham Remains Sidelined For Monday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Devonte' Graham (knee) will be out of the mix for Monday's contest against the Spurs, his second straight absence with a knee ailment. Head coach James Borrego noted that the team would be "extremely cautious" with Graham, an indication that he could be in line for a short-term absence beyond Monday. […]

Tyler Herro Will Miss Monday’s Game

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Tyler Herro (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Thunder due to a hip contusion that he sustained in the team's most recent outing. Herro's absence -- along with that of Goran Dragic (ankle) -- means that Kendrick Nunn and Jimmy Butler are in line to see a […]

Tyler Clippard Nearing Deal With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are closing in on completing a one-year deal with free-agent reliever Tyler Clippard, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Clippard is the second reliever with closing experience the Diamondbacks have signed in February after bringing in Joakim Soria earlier this month. Clippard has not been as effective on the mound in […]

P.J. Tucker Returns For Monday’s Contest

Houston Rockets power forward/center P.J. Tucker (foot) has been cleared to get back into action for Monday's outing against Chicago following a two-game absence. Tucker's return timing is fortuitous, as he should see a lion's share of minutes at the center spot without DeMarcus Cousins (heel) or Christian Wood (ankle) available. A highly unreliable season-long […]