Kevin Lankinen Looks To Get Going Versus Florida

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will record his 22nd start of the season in Tuesday's matchup against Florida. He enters the contest on a three-game losing streak, which includes two defeats against the Panthers. Lankinen is winless in three outings versus Florida this season, producing a 4.33 goals-against average and a .869 save percentage. The […]

J.T. Realmuto Homers In First At Bat Of Spring

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (thumb) homered in his first at-bat of Grapefruit League play on Tuesday. That was a nice way to return from a thumb injury he sustained early in camp. Realmuto was always expected to be back for Opening Day, but it's nice to see him get some game action before they […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Barrels

We've previously looked at how exit velocity (or EV) is only one piece of the fantasy analysis puzzle. Baseball broadcasts will commonly cite Launch Angle (LA) to complement their EV figures, but it is given in terms of degrees. Am I evaluating a baseball player or trying to find the hypotenuse of an isosceles triangle? […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Faces Flyers On Tuesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will start Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia. The 24-year-old will hunt for a third consecutive win after beating Pittsburgh and Buffalo in his last two starts. Blackwood has a 7-8-1 record for the season with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. The Devils have found some form […]

James Wiseman, Eric Paschall Cleared To Play

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (health and safety protocols) and forward Eric Paschall (health and safety protocols) have been cleared to play on Tuesday against the 76ers. Both players will return to the court after missing three games in the protocols. It's unclear what kind of workload they'll get, though it wouldn't be surprising […]

Carter Hart Returns To Net On Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart will be back in the crease for Tuesday's meeting with New Jersey after not dressing Monday night against the Islanders. Hart has had a rough March so far with a 2-4-0 record, a 4.68 goals-against average and a miserable .821 save percentage. He is 8-7-3 for the season with a […]

Tony Finau Looks To Rebound At WGC-Match Play

Tony Finau will look to rebound at Austin Country Club this week after missing the cut at The Players a couple weeks ago. Finau is having a tremendous season, so it is reasonable to expect him to compete this week. He is long off the tee and ranks 11th in strokes gained approaching the green. […]

Robbie Ray Dealing With A Bruised Left Elbow

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray is dealing with a bruised left elbow after slipping and falling down some stairs a few days ago at home. General manager Ross Atkins told reporters on Tuesday that the left-hander should only miss one spring start and he could be ready for the team's opening series. Ray […]

Kyle Lewis Scratched Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday. Lewis was slated to bat fourth and play center field against the Diamondbacks. The team has said the change is just precautionary, as Lewis collided with the outfield wall in Monday's contest. He did not leave the game at the time, and is […]

George Springer Diagnosed With Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed the strain, but the news came as a surprise to the team as he's been playing through the issue and isn't experiencing any pain or severe symptoms. The plan is for him […]

Bryn Forbes Questionable Against Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks guard Bryn Forbes (toe) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. He played 30 minutes during Monday's contest, but also tweaked his toe in the process. The team is likely going to wait and see how he feels during pregame warmups before making a final decision. Pat Connaughton and […]

2021 Fantasy Baseball Busts - RotoBaller Staff Picks

As you prepare for fantasy baseball drafts in 2021, it's crucial that you avoid the dreaded bust that could sink your team. As we did with draft sleepers yesterday, our staff came together to share their thoughts on preseason ADP values, this time on their least favorite picks. Let's find out who our experts have […]

NL Starting Pitcher Sleepers

Looking at early mock and seasonal drafts results, we see the huge trend of starting pitchers falling off of draft boards at a furious pace in the early rounds. As a result, managers who miss out on rostering the top-tier starters must identify value sleepers they can target in the mid-to-late rounds of drafts. Below […]

AL Starting Pitcher Sleepers

Today I'm bringing you five American League Starting Pitcher sleepers to consider late in fantasy baseball drafts. These players are all being drafted well outside the top 200 picks in recent drafts. Check out other sleeper articles at the bottom of this page or look for my favorite discount draft targets for strikeouts and wins.Be […]

P.J. Tucker Probable For Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward P.J. Tucker (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. There was some concern earlier that Tucker would miss this game, but it sounds like he'll suit up. However, he hasn't seen a consistent role in the rotation since joining Milwaukee. Tucker normally gets minutes in the teens, […]

Kirby Yates Likely Headed For Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays closer Kirby Yates is likely headed for Tommy John surgery. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins told reporters on Tuesday that Yates was "most likely" headed for Tommy John surgery and that the team knew it was a "high-risk, high-reward play" when they inked the right-hander to a one-year, $5.5 million deal […]

Derrick Rose Remains Out Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The veteran guard has cleared COVID-19 protocols, but needs to get up his conditioning before he gets back on the court. It could be a few games before Rose plays again and he wasn't too fantastic before he […]

Top Rookie MLB Prospects for 2021

Kev Maherejian (@RotoSurgeon) and founder of ProspectsLive, Ralph Lifshitz (@ProspectJesus), discuss the top rookie prospects for the 2021 MLB season. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, and Saturdays from 8-10 AM ET. You can also find new weekly shows on YouTube, Spreaker, Spotify, iTunes and on the site under RotoBaller […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Practiced On Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) was able to suit up for practice on Tuesday. He sat out of Monday's game due to a left knee sprain. However, he is expected to play during Wednesday's contest, according to head coach Mike Budenholzer. Pat Connaughton would likely move into the starting five again if Antetokounmpo is […]

Goran Dragic Out Versus Suns

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This will be the second game in a row that Dragic has missed due to a back issue. Avery Bradley (calf) remains sidelined as well, so that means more playing time for Kendrick Nunn and Gabe Vincent. Hopefully […]

Wayne Ellington Questionable For Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He has missed each of the last four games, so it'd be surprising to see Ellington suiting up here. There is a good chance that Detroit will rest him with the trade deadline on Thursday. Frank Jackson is […]

Terrence Ross Sitting Out Tuesday

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This marks the fourth game in a row that Ross has missed due to knee soreness. James Ennis and Dwayne Bacon will see increased minutes without Ross on the court. Ennis is the more consistent option between the […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 3/23/21 - Monkey Knife Fight

Tuesday brings a five game schedule in the National Hockey League and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for each one that you MKFers can enjoy. The first puck drops in Philadelphia where the Flyers are reeling and hoping that a visit from the New Jersey Devils can cure what ails them. The Florida Panthers take […]

Corey Kluber Solid On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber was decent on Tuesday, holding the Tigers to one run (zero earned) over 3.2 innings with four strikeouts and three walks. Kluber's 71 pitches were a spring-high for him and the most pitches he's thrown in a game since April 2019, and it's encouraging to see the 34-year-old […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - WGC Dell Technologies Match Play

Welcome back RotoBaller PGA family! Matt Jones played so well at PGA National that the Honda Classic turned into a snoozefest by Sunday afternoon. Jones won by five against a field that we knew going in was fairly watered-down compared to previous editions of the Honda. However, it was still an impressive - and huge […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): WGC Match Play

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Matt Jones handily won at the Honda Classic, capturing the title by five shots over Brandon Hagy. We had seen the Aussie trending in the right direction with 11 made cuts over his previous 12 events, and it was something we were able to pinpoint in the article last weekend when discussing […]

PGA DFS: Expert Roundtable - WGC Dell Match Play (Premium Content)

Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining us for the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play! This is an article that we're offering each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. Be sure also to read all of our other top-notch weekly PGA DFS and betting articles to help […]

Mike Tauchman Reaches Base Four Times On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman had a big day at the plate on Tuesday, going 2-for-2 with a home run and a pair of walks. Tauchman now has a strong .960 OPS for the spring, but he faces an uphill battle for an MLB roster spot because of outfielder Jay Bruce's successful spring and […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Exits With Apparent Injury

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) exited Tuesday's game with an apparent injury. After a defensive play, Tatis came off the field with the trainer. Subsequent reports indicated the initial concern was his left shoulder. Fantasy managers and baseball fans will certainly hope the move is precautionary, but the focus will be any […]

Carlos Correa Looking Sharp Offensively

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is enjoying a productive Spring Training with one week to play before Opening Day. Correa is slashing .300/.389/.400 through 30 at-bats and is trying to bounce back after a disappointing 2020 season. In fact, it has been an "every-other-year"-type of productivity for the 26-year-old. Since 2017, Correa's OPS has been […]