Lions Release Jesse James

The Detroit Lions released tight end Jesse James on Thursday, according to a source. James was two years into a four-year, $22.6 million deal and had just 30 receptions for 271 yards and two scores in his 32 games for the Lions in 2019 and 2020. His contract was one of the worst handed out […]

Darius Garland Questionable On Friday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (groin) is questionable for Friday's contest against New Orleans. The 21-year-old injured his left groin before the All-Star break, an ailment that may put his status in jeopardy beyond the matchup against the Pelicans. If Garland isn't able to go, look for Collin Sexton to gain additional fantasy appeal, with […]

Eric Gordon Available Against Sacramento

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) will play on Thursday against Sacramento. The veteran has been battling soreness in his left knee, but he is good to go after riding a questionable tag throughout the day. John Wall (knee) won't play, making it likely that Gordon will begin the game on the floor, with the […]

Will Butcher Added To COVID-19 List

New Jersey Devils defenseman Will Butcher was placed on the league's COVID-19 list on Thursday. Butcher was the only New Jersey player put on the list. He has played in just eight games for the Devils, posting one goal and two helpers. The former Denver University defenseman has been a healthy scratch frequently and is […]

Trevor Cahill Signs With Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed starting pitcher Trevor Cahill. He agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. Last year, Cahill went 1-2 with a 3.24 ER and 1.20 WHIP over 11 games (six starts). He averaged 11.2 K/9, which was well above his career average of 6.8 […]

Gerrit Cole Solid On Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole pitched well on Thursday, striking out five batters over three innings of one-run ball. Cole's 20% swinging-strike rate was characteristically excellent, and there's no reason to expect Cole to be anything other than an ace once again in 2021. For what it's worth, Kyle Higashioka was behind the […]

Mitch Keller Has Another Rough Outing Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller struggled in his second start of Spring Training, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two over two innings against the Orioles. Keller has now allowed four runs on five hits and two walks through three innings this spring with three strikeouts. Once the […]

Jed Lowrie Getting Back In Action

Oakland Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie (knee) missed the first week of spring action while working his way back from left knee surgery in the offseason, but he played in his second Cactus League game on Thursday and impressed manager Bob Melvin by making solid contact. The 36-year-old is trying to make the squad on a […]

John Wall Won’t Play On Thursday Night

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (knee) won't play on Thursday night against Sacramento. The veteran suffered a contusion during Wednesday's practice, and with the team playing again on Friday night, he could work his way back into the lineup against the Utah Jazz. With Wall out of the equation against the Kings, look for Victor […]

Pete Alonso Hits Second Homer Of Spring

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso hit his second spring home run on Thursday against the Houston Astros. He went 1-for-3 in the game with two strikeouts. His solo shot was the only run scored in the game. Alonso has had a solid spring, slashing .313/.450/.813. He had an inconsistent sophomore campaign in 2020, […]

DraftKings EuroLeague DFS Lineup Picks for 3/12/21 - Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Round 29 finishes off with four games today. Yesterday's guard slate was more loaded, but this one might be deeper. Five of them are still over $10k. Keep an eye on the status of Shane Larkin. I wont pay that much for him either way, but if he's out, Vasa Micic should be in every […]

Jesus Luzardo Unveils New Pitch Thursday

Oakland Athletics left-hander Jesus Luzardo unveiled a new pitch he calls the Turkey Sub on Thursday, a funky 65 mph looping breaking ball to complement his mid-90s fastball. The 23-year-old hasn't thrown the pitch in a major league game, but he's been working to incorporate it into his arsenal this spring. He held the Rangers […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Placed On COVID-19 List

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is now on the league's COVID-19 list, and it's unknown if he will be available to play Friday versus the St. Louis Blues. Fleury has been in goal in 13 of the past 14 contests with Robin Lehner out with an injury. The 17-year veteran is having a spectacular […]

Avisail Garcia Off To Strong Start This Spring

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia has been swinging a hot bat this spring. He's gone 8-for-17 with two home runs. Garcia entered camp this spring weighing 235 pounds, nearly 40 pounds less than his average weight. He believes the weight loss has helped both his speed and energy. With the Brewers' acquisition of Jackie Bradley […]

Cody Bellinger To Play The Field Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Cody Bellinger (shoulder) will play center field in a major league spring training game next Tuesday. Bellinger had offseason surgery on his shoulder and has missed the first half of spring games so far. The Dodgers are mostly being cautious with the 25-year-old former MVP, though, […]

Anthony Alford Has Big Day On Offense And Defense On Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Anthony Alford hit his second home run of the spring on Thursday, as he finished 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, two RBI and two runs scored against the Orioles. Alford also turned heads with a diving catch in the third inning to rob Cedric Mullins of a base hit. He's slashing […]

Davey Grant Seeks Third Straight Win Saturday Night

England's own Davey Grant (10-4) will look for his third win in a row inside the Octagon on Saturday as he battles Jonathan Martinez, who will also be looking for his third win in a row. The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 alum is coming off of a first-round knockout of Martin Day in July of […]

Jacob deGrom Dominates In Thursday's Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom routinely hit triple digits on the radar gun and struck out seven of the nine Astros hitters that he faced on Thursday in spring training. One scout clocked the right-hander as high as 102 mph. "Totally dominated," the scout wrote. In context, deGrom faced an Astros lineup that […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook (3/11) - Hiura Endures Spring Struggles

Welcome to the 2021 edition of RotoBaller's Spring Training Notebook. Thankfully, we have real, live baseball being played every day again, and while it doesn't count for anything, these exhibition games gives us the smallest glimmer into players and teams heading into the new season. We're officially through the first week of spring training games […]

Ender Inciarte's Injury Giving Cristian Pache An Opportunity

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache has a greater chance to open the season as the team's center fielder with Ender Inciarte (thumb) spending the last week bothered by a sore left thumb. Inciarte might not have enough time to prove he's capable of the handling the center field job with just three weeks until Opening […]

C.J. Cron Continues To Rake This Spring

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, one RBI, and a run scored in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. The 31-year-old first baseman has been mashing this spring for the Rockies. He's now batting .316/.350/.579 with a home run and a pair of RBI over 19 […]

Alexander Romanov Moves Up In Lineup

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexander Romanov will move up in the lineup for Thursday's matchup versus Calgary to play alongside Shea Weber. The Habs are making the move after Ben Chiarot fractured his arm in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over Vancouver. He looks set to miss significant time, which gives Romanov's fantasy value a big boost. The […]

Bears Reward Cairo Santos With Five-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears Agreed to a five-year, $16 million deal with kicker Cairo Santos on Thursday after his record-breaking season in 2020. The deal has a maximum value of $17.5 million, and the final two years are voidable, so it really breaks down to a three-year, $9 million contract with a maximum value of $11 […]

Kyle Wright Making Bid For Rotation Spot

Atlanta Braves starting pitchers Kyle Wright, Bryse Wilson and Huascar Ynoa are the top candidates to fill the final rotation spot until Mike Soroka returns from Achilles surgery. If Soroka returns on schedule within the first few weeks of the regular season, Atlanta might need one of those pitchers to make just a start or […]

Jake Allen Faces Calgary In 10th Start

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen will pick up his 10th start of the season in Thursday's meeting with the Flames. He's looking to avenge a 2-0 defeat he suffered against Calgary on Jan. 29. The 30-year-old has been a solid backup option for the Canadiens this season with a 4-2-3 record, a 2.31 goals-against average […]

MLB DFS Advice: Picking Pitchers on DraftKings and FanDuel

Welcome back to RotoBaller, where we are taking you through some advanced DFS strategy and advice to prepare you for a full-length MLB season in 2021. Last spring, while baseball was not being played and I did not know what to do with myself, I wrote a big old script to go back and collect […]

Jacob Markstrom Tries To End Losing Streak Thursday Night

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will start Thursday's matchup against Montreal, looking to end a four-game losing streak. The Swedish netminder got off to a nice start to the season and already had two shutouts entering February, but it's a bumpy ride for him for a while now, which has resulted in his record dropping […]

2021 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Elieser Hernandez

The Marlins’ expected starting rotation is young, but ripe with potential. Sandy Alcantara is expected to be the anchor of the staff and he’s just 25 years old. RosterResource projects that the rest of the Marlins’ rotation will feature Pablo Lopez (25), Elieser Hernandez (25), and Sixto Sanchez (22). Trevor Rogers, Daniel Castano, Nick Neidert […]

Jonathan Martinez Looks For Third Straight Victory On Saturday

Jonathan Martinez (13-3) has won four of his last five bouts inside the Octagon and is set to showcase on the main card of UFC Fight Night on Saturday night. Martinez has proven to be a dangerous finisher in his professional career, with nine of his 13 career wins coming by finish -- seven of […]

Kevin Lankinen Looks For Win No. 10

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will hunt for his 10th victory of the season in Thursday's matchup against the Stars. He has started off this month with two consecutive losses, but Lankinen was very strong in February, and he should return to form soon. His success last month included a 2-1 overtime victory against Dallas. […]