Kamu Grugier-Hill Lands Deal With Houston

The Houston Texans signed free-agent linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million on Monday, according to a source. One of the league's best coverage linebackers, Grugier-Hill will reunite with general manager Nick Caserio, who drafted him with the New England Patriots. The 26-year-old spent the 2020 season with the Dolphins, […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Pitches Four Shutout Innings

Toronto Blue Jays ace pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched four scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. He allowed two hits and no walks while striking out four batters. He was facing many of the Tigers' top hitters. Through two spring appearances, Ryu has allowed three hits and just one walk over six innings. Toronto […]

Texans Agree With Andre Roberts On Two-Year Deal

The Houston Texans agreed to terms with free-agent wide receiver Andre Roberts on a two-year deal worth up to $5.95 million on Monday, according to a source. Roberts, who turned 33 in January, has been a Pro Bowler each of the last three years (one with the Jets, two with Buffalo), but he's mainly been […]

Patriots Defense Adds Matt Judon, Jalen Mills

The New England Patriots are signing former Baltimore Ravens pass-rusher Matt Judon to a four-year, $56 million deal on Monday. His contract includes $32 million over the first two years. The Patriots are also adding former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills to a four-year, $24 million deal with $9 million guaranteed. Along with the […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 12.0

With a plethora of high profile quarterbacks on the move, this is proving to be an intriguing offseason already. We surely have more quarterbacks on the move and this will continually shuffle the Draft Board. Yes this is a 7-Round Mock Draft and you might think it's entirely too early for this level of prognostication. […]

Gary Sanchez Has A Minor Wrist Cramp

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (wrist) took a foul tip off of his wrist, causing his wrist to cramp, according to manager Aaron Boone. Sanchez stayed in the game and didn't appear to be bothered by his wrist, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to miss any time. Still, Sanchez has struggled with injuries […]

Chad Pinder (2B/3B, OAK) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 440 CURRENT ADP: ~542 overall ANALYSIS: Pinder took clear steps he took to improve his plate discipline leading up to the 2020 season last February, and those improvements showed up in his performance. Although Pinder’s O-Swing rate was up slightly from 2019 at 33.3%, his swing rate at pitches in […]

Simon Dice Talks TGFBI and Razzsla‪m‬ - Draft Champions Podcast

In today's episode, Zack (@zackroto) brings on Simon Dice (@HonRonBaseball) as a guest to his Draft Champions podcast (@draftchampagne). They discuss TGFBI, Razzslam and more. 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 […]

Drake Batherson Propels Ottawa To Victory

Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson recorded his 10th and 11th goals on Sunday. Ottawa upset the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3. Batherson has played well for Ottawa, posting 11 goals and 10 assists in 29 contests. The Fort Wayne, Indiana, native skates on Ottawa's third line alongside Chris Tierney and rookie Tim Stutzle. Ottawa will hope […]

Jorge Polanco Continues Hot Spring Start

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a strong spring so far. Polanco has six hits, two runs scored, and an RBI along with five walks to just one strikeout in eight Grapefruit League games. The 27-year-old has shown increased patience at the plate, which is certainly a positive sign after he posted the […]

Jusuf Nurkic Should Return In Two Weeks

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) is expected to get back on the court within the next two weeks. He likely would've returned sooner, but suffered a setback due to a calf issue. He should slide right back into the starting five once he's ready to play. Fantasy managers will just need to be […]

Nazem Kadri Registers Two Points In Colorado Victory

Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday. Kadri now has seven goals and 13 assists through 26 contests. In his last five games, Kadri has produced a goal and four helpers. The London, Ontario native also has added 83 shots […]

Celtics Open To Trading Tristan Thompson

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson could be on the move with the deadline quickly approaching. The organization has made it clear that Thompson is available for trade with Robert Williams having a breakout campaign. Both Williams and Daniel Theis would see increased value, assuming the Celtics can find a trade partner. Thompson has found difficultly […]

Brock Nelson Nets A Goal As New York Stays Hot

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson scored a first-period goal in defeat of New Jersey 3-2 in a shootout. Nelson and the Islanders continue to stay unbeaten through nine contests. The centerman has recorded 12 goals and five helpers through 29 Islanders games. He is centering the team's second line and adding 67 shots on […]

DeMar DeRozan Remains Out On Monday

San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He remains away from the team following the death of his father. The organization believes DeRozan will return at some point during the road trip, but obviously aren't going to rush him. Derrick White has been removed […]

Cam Reddish Sidelined At Least Four Weeks

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) is set to miss at least four weeks, but he could be out as long as six weeks. He underwent a non-surgical procedure last week to address his Achilles soreness. This is a tough blow to the second-year forward, but he was really struggling this season. Honestly, Reddish's poor […]

Jonnu Smith Reaches Deal With Patriots

Former Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith reached an agreement with the New England Patriots on Monday on a four-year, $50 million deal, according to Smith's agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The deal includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed. The $12.5 million per-year average places Smith third among tight ends behind only George Kittle and Travis Kelce. The […]

James Paxton Scratched From Monday Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton was scheduled to start Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he has been scratched for personal reasons. Ljay Newsome will start in his place. Paxton will still pitch later Monday in a simulated game. Coming off an injury shortened season in which he only pitched in five games, […]

Kevin Durant Could Miss Two More Weeks

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) is expected to miss one or two more weeks. He continues to deal with a lingering hamstring issue and the team will have him undergo another scan this week. The hope is that Durant is back before the end of March, but he'll likely be eased back into the […]

Joe Pavelski Scores On Sunday Against Columbus

Dallas Stars veteran forward Joe Pavelski netted his 14th marker of the season as Dallas defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in a shootout. The two-game set between the teams was split with the Stars win. Despite Dallas currently out of the playoff picture, Pavelski has had an excellent year producing 25 points in 24 […]

Aaron Gordon Available For Trade

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is reportedly available on the trade market as the deadline approaches. It sounds like the Trail Blazers and Timberwolves have already shown interest in Gordon. He's owed $18 million this season, but it declines to $16 million next season, which is the final year of his deal. Gordon has plenty […]

Pistons Want To Trade Wayne Ellington

Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington could be on the move sooner rather than later. The organization is reportedly seeking a second-round pick in exchange for the veteran shooter. The 33-year-old is averaging 10.6 points and a career-high 44 percent shooting percentage on the year. The recent acquisition of Hamidou Diallo makes a veteran like Ellington […]

Gorgui Dieng Could Be On The Move

Memphis Grizzlies center Gorgui Dieng is reportedly available in trade discussions as the deadline approaches. Dieng is on an expiring one year deal worth $17.2 million, so there is always a chance of a buyout happening. The Grizzlies hardly ever use Dieng in their rotation, so they'd likely take the best available offer. Dieng has […]

Cardinals Give Second-Round Tender To Dennis Gardeck

The Arizona Cardinals are giving impending restricted free-agent outside linebacker Dennis Gardeck a second-round tender after he recorded seven sacks (second on the team) last season in limited playing time. Gardeck, also a special teams captain will make $3.4 million if he re-signs with the Cardinals in 2021. Fellow special teamer and backup linebacker Zeke […]

Buccaneers Give Shaq Barrett A Four-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are giving pass-rusher Shaq Barrett a four-year deal worth up to $72 million on Monday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The deal includes $36 million fully guaranteed. The Buccaneers elected not to use their franchise tag on Barrett this year, but he will return nonetheless. He broke out in 2019 […]

F.O.M.O - Bases Loaded Podcast

Mike and Jorge get together to discuss players they have a fear of missing out on this draft season. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure […]

Lions, Romeo Okwara Reuniting

The Detroit Lions and pass-rusher Romeo Okwara agreed to a three-year deal worth $39 million on Monday, according to a source. The Lions wanted to keep Okwara around after he had a career-high 10 sacks in 2020. He added a career-high 44 combined tackles (11 for loss), 18 QB hits, one pass defensed, three forced […]

Markus Golden Staying With Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are re-signing pass-rusher Markus Golden to a two-year deal that will pay him $9 million on Monday, according to a source. Golden left Arizona for the New York Giants, but he was traded back for a sixth-round draft pick last year and has now elected to stay in the desert. The 30-year-old […]

Mitch Garver Collects A Pair Of Hits On Sunday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's tie with the Red Sox. Garver got every bit of a Nathan Eovaldi fastball and sent it off the bat at 109.4 MPH into left field for a double. The 30-year-old has looked healthy this spring and has absolutely […]

Vikings, Anthony Barr Agree To Revised Contract

The Minnesota Vikings are finalizing a revised contract with linebacker Anthony Barr on Monday, and he'll now make $10 million in 2021, which includes a fully guaranteed $9.4 million salary. The revised deal also includes $500,000 in per-game roster bonuses and a $100,000 workout bonus. It replaces a $12.9 million deal and Barr can become […]