Baldelli Insistent Nelson Cruz Will Regularly Get At-Bats

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is not in the team's Opening Day lineup as they face the Milwaukee Brewers in a road game without the designated hitter spot. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was asked whether Cruz would be limited this year because of the lack of a designated hitter in National League games. Baldelli […]

James Harden Listed As Out For Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This doesn't come as a shock after Harden exited Wednesday's game with a hamstring injury. The team doesn't believe the injury is serious, but will play it safe with their superstar guard. Kyrie Irving will be asked to […]

Kevin Love Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The fact he has been upgraded to questionable is a positive. Although, Love has missed an extended period of time and the team doesn't have much incentive to get him back on the court. There is a chance […]

Joc Pederson Batting Fifth On Opening Day

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will be hitting fifth in his Cubs debut against Chad Kuhl and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day. Pederson had a strong spring training, hitting eight home runs, and is hoping to find more consistent playing time and production in his first year with the Cubs. Pederson has proven to […]

Luis Arraez Starting In Left Field, Batting Leadoff Against Brewers

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez will get the start in left field and bat leadoff for his team on Opening Day against the Brewers. Arraez batted leadoff at times during the spring, with manager Rocco Baldelli saying that it's something he plans to do more often in tandem with Max Kepler, the usual leadoff hitter. […]

De'Andre Hunter Questionable Against Spurs

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been dealing with right knee soreness after having surgery on it earlier in the season. The team has been cautious with Hunter, so he might be limited, assuming he does suit up here. His return […]

NBA Betting Picks and Analysis for Thursday, April 1st

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome back to Thunder Dan's NBA best bets! It might be Opening Day in MLB, but that doesn't mean we still can't make some profit on tonight's NBA games! I'll start with the good news. On Tuesday, I nailed the Pelicans money line and bet them as underdogs in the morning, only […]

Victor Oladipo Will Make Team Debut Thursday

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (illness) will suit up for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He is dealing with a non-COVID related illness, but appears to be well enough to suit up. It's unclear if he'll be starting or coming off the bench during his team debut. His presence means Goran Dragic, Tyler […]

AJ Pollock Absent From Opening Day Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is not in the team's Opening Day lineup as they take on right-hander German Marquez and the Colorado Rockies. Chris Taylor is getting the start in left field with Gavin Lux at second base. The right-handed Pollock was far more productive against lefties than righties last year. He had […]

James Harden Not Expected To Miss Significant Time

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets. He left during the fourth quarter due to hamstring tightness and didn't return. However, the organization doesn't appear to believe it's a significant injury and are listing him as day-to-day. Kyrie Irving will be asked to carry […]

Garrett Hampson Hitting Eighth On Opening Day

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson is batting in the eight hole on Opening Day vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hampson is starting in center field, which is where he saw significant time over the spring. He saw a fair amount of work out of the leadoff spot during Cactus League play […]

Andrew Benintendi Hitting Second On Opening Day

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi will bat second on Opening Day as the team takes on right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Texas Rangers. He's starting his Royals career off in a great position, sandwiched between leadoff hitter Whit Merrifield and Carlos Santana. The left-handed Benintendi has been more productive against righties than lefties. He's […]

Ryan McMahon Not In Rockies Lineup Thursday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon is not in the Opening Day lineup Thursday against the Dodgers. McMahon is expected to get an increase in playing time early on following Brendan Rodgers' injury, and he has gotten off to a good start in spring with a .250/.318/.433 triple-slash line with three home runs and eight […]

Athletics Option A.J. Puk and Daulton Jefferies To Alternate Site

Oakland Athletics pitching prospects A.J. Puk and Daulton Jefferies did not make the Opening Day roster and have been optioned to the alternate training site. This likely means Cole Irvin will be the club's fifth-starter to begin the season. Jefferies turned heads in Spring Training pitching to a 1.50 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and racking up […]

J.T. Realmuto In Opening Day Lineup Against Braves

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (thumb) is in the Opening Day lineup and will bat fourth against the Braves. Realmuto has been working his way back from a fractured thumb this spring, and just made his spring debut last Tuesday. It seemed pretty safe that he would be back in time for Opening Day, but […]

Nelson Cruz Not In Opening Day Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz will be on the bench for Opening Day against the Brewers. Since the Twins are playing in a National League park, there's no designated hitter, meaning fantasy managers might not be able to slot Cruz into their lineups until Monday's game against the Tigers. The 40-year-old slugger has made […]

Yu Chang Starts At First, Batting Seventh For Cleveland

Cleveland Indians first baseman Yu Chang will get the start at first in the Opening Day matchup with Detroit. Chang will start over Jake Bauers, who had beaten out Bobby Bradley for a spot on the roster out of Spring Training. He put up some good numbers this spring, slashing .282/.317/.692 with four home runs […]

Daulton Jefferies, A.J. Puk Not On Opening Day Roster

Oakland Athletics starting pitchers Daulton Jefferies and A.J. Puk are not on the Opening Day roster for Oakland after being optioned, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Rubin adds that these moves likely mean Cole Irvin will be the fifth starter for the Athletics. Jefferies put up good numbers this spring, with a […]

Nick Ahmed Not In Opening Day Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (knee) is not in the Opening Day lineup against the Padres. Ahmed has been limited this spring as he deals with patellar tendinitis in his right knee, and he has not played in a game since March 24. In his place, Josh Rojas will get the start at shortstop and […]

Sixto Sanchez Exits Simulated Game With Shoulder Discomfort

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) left his simulated game appearance on Wednesday with "slight discomfort" in his throwing shoulder, according to Miami Herald writer Jordan McPherson. Sanchez was optioned to the Marlins' alternate site earlier this week, after posting a 1.13 ERA with three strikeouts in eight innings this spring. It was expected […]

Tommy Pham Leading Off On Opening Day

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler told a local radio show that outfielder Tommy Pham will start in center field and bat leadoff on Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With Trent Grisham (hamstring) on the IL, the expectation was either Pham or utilityman Jurickson Profar would play the 8. The 33-year-old Pham endured an […]

Trevor Rosenthal Placed On IL With Shoulder Inflammation

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) has been placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, according to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle. Rosenthal had missed time earlier this spring with a groin strain, and now with this injury it is unclear just how long he will be out. With Rosenthal […]

Jacob deGrom Opening Day Start Postponed

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has had his first start of 2021 pushed back, as the Mets-Nationals Opening Day game has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols within the Nationals organization, according to The Athletic's Jayson Stark. The Nationals had made several moves on Wednesday due to a positive COVID-19 test and players […]

Jacob deGrom Sees Start Pushed Back, Game Cancelled

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom has seen his third straight opening day start hit a speed bump. Thursday's game between the Mets and the Washington Nationals has been postponed due to at least one positive COVID-19 case on the Washington side. The club also had another player test positive although they're awaiting follow-up testing. […]

Chris Paul Dishes Out 14 Assists With Just One Turnover

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul had a vintage performance in Wednesday's win over the Bulls. Paul scored 19 points with 14 assists and three rebounds in 32 minutes. The veteran guard did have to leave the game briefly with a finger injury but returned after having the trainers look at it. Paul has eight or […]

Adam Haseley Gets The Nod In Center Field For Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley is in the Opening Day lineup and will bat eighth against Braves starter Max Fried. Fellow competitors for the center field job, Scott Kingery and Odubel Herrera, were optioned to the alternate training site, but Roman Quinn is on the MLB roster and will be in the mix for playing […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings, SuperDraft (4/1): 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 […]

Max Scherzer Has Start Pushed Back, Game Cancelled

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer will have his sixth opening day start pushed back after the game with the New York Mets on Thursday was canceled due to a possible COVID-19 outbreak on the team. At least one player has tested positive while multiple players are under quarantine due to possible exposure. A second player […]

RotoSurgeon's Bold Predictions for 2021

For more than one reason, 2020 sucked. Obvious reasons come to mind but specifically, for the fantasy sports world, there were dozens of random occurrences that could not have been predicted whatsoever due to COVID being so fresh and protocols so flimsy. Guys like Austin Meadows and Eduardo Rodriguez lost a potentially very good season […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 1st, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for April 1st, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]