Nikita Gusev Out Of The Lineup For New Jersey On Tuesday

New Jersey Devils forward Nikita Gusev is a healthy scratch tonight against the New York Rangers. Gusev has played better of late with four points in his last six games despite struggling most of the season. In 15 Devils contests, The Russian-born winger has just two goals and three assists in five games. It might […]

Kawhi Leonard Available, Paul George A Late Scratch

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (back) is available Thursday, while forward Paul George (dizziness) won't play against the Wizards. Leonard needed just one game on the sidelines after being a late scratch himself with back spasms during the shootaround before Tuesday's game. He should be good to go with no restrictions in an excellent […]

Taylor Trammell Steals A Base Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell stole second base and then scored a run after reaching base on a walk in the fourth inning of Seattle's Spring Training matchup against the Rockies Thursday. Trammell, who smacked a home run to the opposite field on Wednesday, has been one of the most talked-about players in Mariners camp […]

Derrick Rose Won't Play, Elfrid Payton Available Against Pistons

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) won't suit up on Thursday against the Pistons. Rose missed Tuesday's game because of an inconclusive COVID-19 test, though he reportedly has since tested negative. Some teams are opting to hold out players who were in the protocols for conditioning reasons, so perhaps that's the […]

Aljamain Sterling Enters UFC 259 With His Eyes On Gold

On a roll since the middle of 2018, No. 1 contender Aljamain Sterling (19-3) finally gets a chance to compete for UFC gold on Saturday while riding a five-fight winning streak. Known for his unorthodox style, Sterling looks to pose problems for the champion, Petr Yan, who can be just as unorthodox in his approach. […]

Jonathan Bernier Gets The Nod for Detroit On Thursday

Detroit Red Wings veteran netminder Jonathan Bernier leads his team against the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night. Bernier has been solid between the pipes for Detroit, posting a record of 6-4-0, a 2.84 goals-against-average, and a .913 save percentage. The 13 year NHL veteran has won three of his last five contests. Four percent of Yahoo! […]

Petr Yan Making His First Title Defense Saturday

Undefeated in all seven of his UFC bouts since coming over from Russia's ACA organization, Petr Yan (15-1) will make his first defense of his UFC bantamweight title against long-standing top-contender, Aljamain Sterling. Yan has proven to be a very active striker in the UFC, averaging 5.65 significant strikes landed per minute. To add to […]

Arnold Palmer Invitational - Showdown Round 2 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Drew Dober Set For Tough Task On Saturday's Main Card

In for arguably the toughest task of his UFC career, Drew Dober (23-9) will enter the Octagon on Saturday against Islam Makhachev. Dober has been a part of the UFC since 2013 and currently is on a three-fight winning streak. A finisher just like his opponent on Saturday, Dober has finished 16 of his 23 […]

Zac Gallen To Make Spring Debut On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is scheduled to make his spring debut on Saturday. He was originally slated to pitch on Friday, but the team has opted to push him back a day and start Seth Frankoff on Friday instead. Gallen is coming off a strong 2020 with Arizona. He made 12 starts and […]

Walker Buehler's Early Start This Spring Could Pay Dividends

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler is on the mound earlier this spring than in the buildup to past seasons. Buehler made his first spring start on Tuesday against the Giants, as he needed just 24 pitches to navigate through two scoreless innings. The 26-year-old right-hander's fastball was clocked at 93 MPH, down from […]

Islam Makhachev Going For His Seventh Straight Win

Russia's own Islam Makhachev (18-1) will look to win his seventh straight fight inside the UFC's lightweight division on Saturday as he battles Drew Dober. Ranked 14th in the UFC's lightweight division, Makhachev is a finisher in the cage, with 10 of his 18 career wins coming by submission or knockout/TKO. Two of his last […]

Ryan Dzingel Makes Season Debut Tonight In Calgary

Ottawa Senators forward Ryan Dzingel will play in his first game of the year since being acquired from Carolina on February 13th. Dzingel played his first four years of his career as a Senator, compiling 62 goals and 64 assists in 247 contests. He is slotted to play on the fourth line tonight against Calgary. […]

Jaylin Davis Dealing With Knee Soreness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jaylin Davis (knee) is currently dealing with knee soreness. However, he ran the bases on Thursday and has a good chance to return to the lineup in the next couple days. The 26-year-old Davis has played just 21 games in the majors since making his debut in 2019. Over that stretch, […]

Thiago Santos In Need Of A Big Win To Stay Title-Relevant

Thiago Santos (21-8) enters Saturday's main card looking to avoid the first three-fight losing skid of his career. He has rebounded from a two-fight losing streak before, when he went on to win four in a row. With dynamite in his hands, Santos has won 15 of his 21 career bouts by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees […]

Aleksandar Rakic Looking To Put Himself Into Title Talks

Rebounding off of the first loss since his professional debut, Aleksandar Rakic (13-2) defeated top contender Anthony Smith by a unanimous decision in August of last year. Now Rakic returns to the Octagon to face the second-ranked UFC light heavyweight in Thiago Santos. Rakic, who is ranked No. 4, can take a huge jump up […]

Brendan Rodgers Eying 20 Stolen Bases In 2021

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers is looking forward to the team emphasizing speed this year. In a recent interview, he told Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders that he wanted to steal 20 bases this year, while confidently adding "You heard it here first." Rodgers has a chance to be the team's primary second baseman […]

Madison Bumgarner Nearly Perfect in Spring Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner dominated the Angels on Thursday afternoon, allowing only one hit while striking out six in two innings to earn the win. Of the six strikeouts, four were swinging strikeouts as he threw 20 of 33 pitches for strikes. Another positive sign from this outing was his increased velocity, as […]

Reynaldo Lopez Starting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox pitcher Reynaldo Lopez will make his first spring start on Saturday against the Cleveland Indians. Lopez has a crucial spring training ahead as he's currently competing for a spot in the White Sox starting rotation to open the year. His primary competitors for rounding out the rotation are Dylan Cease and Carlos […]

Thatcher Demko Between The Pipes On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks will be starting goaltender Thatcher Demko on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Demko and the Canucks have struggled this season. Demko carries a record of 5-9-1, a 3.06 goals-against-average, and a .907 save percentage. His last outing was impressive as he shut out the Winnipeg Jets by 2-0. He stopped all 27 […]

Connor Hellebuyck Looks For More Success Versus Canadiens

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will man the crease on Thursday against Montreal, looking to keep his perfect record in the matchup. The 27-year-old has gone 2-0-0 against the Canadiens this season with a 1.99 goals-against average and a .935 save percentage. He is 10-6-1 for the whole year with a 2.59 goals-against average and […]

Alex Kirilloff Goes 2-For-4 In Thursday's Loss To The Rays

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff went 2-for-4 with a double in a 5-2 loss to the Rays on Thursday. Kirilloff's first hit of the spring was a loud one, as he ripped an 0-1 changeup into right for a one-out double in the bottom of the second inning. The 23-year-old registered exit velocities of at […]

Jonathan Stiever Gets The Starting Nod On Friday

Chicago White Sox pitcher Jonathan Stiever will make his first spring training start on Friday against the Seattle Mariners. The 23-year-old Stiever made his MLB debut with the team last year. He struggled over his two starts in 2020, going 0-1 with a 9.95 ERA and 1.74 WHIP. He had a strong 2019 season, split […]

Kole Calhoun Optimistic for Quick Recovery from Knee Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun is optimistic that he will be able to return to the team from knee surgery shortly after Opening Day reports MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Calhoun underwent surgery on his right knee on Wednesday morning to repair a torn meniscus, which Gilbert writes has an average recovery time of four to six […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook (3/4) - Realmuto Nearing Return

Welcome to the 2021 edition of RotoBaller's Spring Training Notebook. I began this column a year ago, and made it about four or five articles in when Major League Baseball decided to shut things down, just like everything else around the globe, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We've finally made it to (real?) baseball games. […]

Jake Allen Starts For Montreal Thursday Night

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen will be between the pipes for Thursday's home game against Winnipeg. The 30-year-old took a 2-1 overtime loss against the Jets in his previous start on Feb. 27, which dropped his record to 4-2-2. Allen has looked good during his debut campaign in Montreal, posting a 2.12 goals-against average and […]

Ketel Marte Goes 2-for-3 in Diamondbacks' Win Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in a 9-2 victory over the Angels on Thursday. It was Marte's first multi-hit performance of the spring as he is now 4-for-7 at the plate through his first three games. Marte's numbers took a slight hit last year […]

Austin Slater Dealing With Hamstring Soreness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) left the team's first spring training game due to hamstring soreness. He is still dealing with the soreness, according to Giants manager Gabe Kapler. He only saw one at-bat in the team's spring opener before he was lifted. He started the game at designated hitter, batting sixth. Slater […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Faces Struggling Red Wings

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will go for his fourth win of the year in Thursday's matchup against Detroit. He posted a career-high 44 saves against Florida in his last start and looks in great form, allowing two or fewer goals in three straight appearances. Nedeljkovic is 3-2-1 for the year with a 2.30 goals-against […]

Jerami Grant Out Again On Thursday Night

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (quadriceps) will sit on Thursday against the New York Knicks. The veteran has been dealing with soreness in his left quad, an injury that forced him to also miss Wednesday's outing against the short-handed Toronto Raptors. With his absence, look for Wayne Ellington and Svi Mykhailiuk to be the primary […]