Mookie Betts Out Wednesday With Stiff Back

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (back) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday due to a stiff lower back, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. This sounds like it should just be a mild issue for Betts, and managers should consider him day-to-day, with a return to the lineup tomorrow very […]

Cowboys Agree With Jeremy Sprinkle

The Dallas Cowboys signed free-agent tight end Jeremy Sprinkle and veteran punter Bryan Anger to undisclosed one-year deals on Wednesday. Sprinkle, 26, spent his first four seasons with Washington and has 34 receptions for 301 yards and three touchdowns in his career. He will be added to a tight end group that includes Blake Jarwin, […]

Erick Fedde Struggles In 2021 Debut

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde did not make it out of the second inning in his first start of 2021 on Wednesday, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits in 1 2/3 innings. He walked three and struck out one. The only positive was that he did not allow a home run. Fedde […]

Franmil Reyes Strikes Out Three Times Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. It was a rough day for Reyes as he looked lost at the plate in a couple of at-bats, and it has been a rough start to the season for him as he […]

Nick Wittgren Records Save Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Nick Wittgren recorded his first save of the season in the Indians 4-2 win against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Wittgren threw a 1-2-3 ninth inning to record the save. This could be rather significant for Wittgren and the Indians as it was the first save for any Indians reliever […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates for Week 15

Welcome to Rotation Watch, Rotoballers! Each week, this article will highlight the players that are gaining minutes in their team's rotation. Fantasy managers want to roster the players that are accumulating stats and racking up the playing time. They want to avoid the players falling out of favor and watching the action from the sidelines. […]

Jose Ramirez Homers Twice Wednesday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-4 with two two-run home runs in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. The home runs were Ramirez's first RBIs of the season and they were surely needed in this one as he provided all the offense for the Tribe. Despite the lack of run production, […]

Shane Bieber Fans 12 Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber fanned 12 Royals in Wednesday's 4-2 win. It was a solid start for Bieber as he threw 6 1/3 innings while allowing three hits, four walks, two runs, and striking out the aforementioned 12. It was Bieber's second consecutive start in which he struck out 12, but he now […]

Tyler Matzek Finally Delivering On Potential?

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek, a first-round pick way back in 2009, was out of baseball in 2019 but resurfaced with Atlanta last year and made his first Opening Day roster in six years in 2021. The left-hander pitched twice against the Philadelphia Phillies in the team's opening series, and he touched 100.2 mph […]

Chris Rodriguez Could Be A Difference-Maker

Los Angeles Angels rookie relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez has pitched in just three games for High-A Inland Empire in the last three seasons due to back problems, but he made the team's Opening Day roster despite the lack of experience, and has pitched twice this year in a long-man role. Manager Joe Maddon said that […]

DraftKings Core Four (PGA DFS) - The Masters

Hello RotoBallers and thank you very much for joining me for the Masters! There's not much intro needed for this event, as the Masters is the golf equivalent of the Super Bowl. Let's hop right in! The 'Core Four' will usually be spread across different DraftKings price points, but every week in PGA DFS is […]

Mac Sceroler Standing Out Early

Baltimore Orioles rookie relief pitcher Mac Sceroler, who was a Rule 5 draft pick from the Cincinnati Reds over the winter, was thrust into the spotlight against New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge with the bases loaded in his Major League debut at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. Sceroler struck out Judge and retired the […]

Wes Benjamin Is One To Watch

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Wes Benjamin has been a slow riser since being drafted in the fifth round in 2014, and he wasn't all that impressive in 22 1/3 innings last season. Benjamin had a 93.4 mph four-seamer in his season debut on Sunday against the Royals after averaging 90.9 mph on the same pitch […]

Aaron Judge Dealing With Side Soreness

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (side) is dealing with general side soreness, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone declined to label Judge's injury more specifically than that, but it seems like the Yankees are just being cautious with Judge by keeping him out of the lineup on Wednesday before the team's off-day on Thursday. […]

Julian Merryweather Turning Into Relief Star?

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather missed all of the 2018 season due to Tommy John surgery and pitched only 19 professional innings over the next two seasons, but he struck out three Yankees hitters on 11 pitches on Opening Day and has been a relief ace early on. He has been averaging 98.8 […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 4/7 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/7 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Kyrie Irving, Ja Morant, T.J. McConnell (if Brogdon out) SG - Marcus Smart, Devonte Graham SF - Kevin Porter Jr., Naji Marshall […]

Trevor Rosenthal Considering Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) started experiencing tingling in his fingers out of nowhere and is now considering thoracic outlet surgery on his right shoulder, which could keep him out for up to three months. After an incredible bounce-back campaign with the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres in 2020, arm issues […]

Max Fried Leaves Early Wednesday With Injury

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (calf) left his start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals early after he was hit in the right calf by a comebacker in the second inning in the first game of a doubleheader. The left-hander allowed five earned runs and eight hits in just over two innings, so it […]

Cody Bellinger Day-To-Day With Calf Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Cody Bellinger (calf) is listed as day-to-day after tests on his injured calf showed no structural damage or fractures, according to manager Dave Roberts. Bellinger was unavailable on Tuesday and will sit out on Wednesday, and Roberts is unsure if Bellinger will be forced to go on the injured list. […]

Ravens Bring Back Anthony Levine

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent safety Anthony Levine on Wednesday. Levine will return for his 10th season in Baltimore and 12th season in the NFL in 2021. He has been a special teams staple and a veteran leader, playing over 50 percent of the team's special teams snaps every […]

John Gant Walks A Tightrope On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher John Gant walked a tightrope throughout his start against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday but ended up with a decent outing. In total, he tossed four innings, allowing just one unearned run on four hits and three walks while striking out four. The Marlins were threatening in almost every inning […]

Sandy Alcantara Shows Ace Upside On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara showed all the makings of an ace in Tuesday's start against the St. Louis Cardinals. Alcantara pitched six innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out 10. Alcantara had all 10 strikeouts through five scoreless innings before things started to fall apart […]

George Springer Has A Setback

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quadriceps, oblique), who is already out with an oblique injury, suffered quadriceps tightness while running the bases during his rehab. He has undergone an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. This is obviously terrible news for the club, which was preparing to activate Springer prior to the team's […]

Matthew Stafford A Long-Term Option For Rams

According to Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead, the team has long-term hopes in mind for quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has two years and $43 million left on his current deal. The Rams acquired the 33-year-old from the Detroit Lions this offseason in exchange for Jared Goff. "I don't think we did it thinking […]

Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Risers - Week 15

We’re in the final weeks of the regular season in most fantasy leagues. Hopefully, you’re still in the fight. If not, it’s always good practice to make sure to stay tuned to the trends to prepare yourself for next year. Two of the four players featured this week were major beneficiaries from the trade deadline […]

Jeff McNeil Sitting On Wednesday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil, who is 0-for-7 through the first two games of the 2021 season, is not in the starting lineup for the Mets on Wednesday. McNeil will take a seat for the contest against the Phillies and Aaron Nola, giving way to second baseman Jonathan Villar. Manager Luis Rojas indicated before […]

Josh Allen Not Thrilled With Idea Of Franchise Tag

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is being patient about a long-term contract, but obviously he'd rather get something done sooner rather than later. General manager Brandon Beane said earlier this offseason that if an extension doesn't come this year, it could happen next offseason. Allen responded with, "Eww" when asked to respond to the word […]

Ross Atkins Given Five-Year Extension

The Toronto Blue Jays have extended general manager Ross Atkins for another five years. He had previously spent 15 years with the Cleveland Indians with a focus on player development before being hired by the Jays in 2015. The Blue Jays have made the playoffs twice (2016, 2020) under Atkins. The club made a number […]

Anthony Miller Could Be On The Move

The Chicago Bears have been discussing a trade involving wide receiver Anthony Miller with a number of teams, according to sources. The former second-round pick could be on the move soon. It was reported about a month ago that the Bears were having trade discussions surrounding Miller, but it sounds as if he might be […]

Mark Melancon Cements Closer Role

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon collected his third save Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. It's official, Melancon is now a perfect 3-for-3 in save opportunities and has been tabbed to close every tight contest to begin the season. There was discussion the Friars would utilize a committee with Melancon, Emilio Pagan and Drew […]