Cole Tucker Returns To Hitting Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfielder Cole Tucker (hand) is back to hitting after having appeared in just one Grapefruit League game this spring, in which he went 0-for-3. Competition remains relatively open for the rebuilding Pirates with Tucker in the mix to earn at-bats both at short or in center field, where Anthony Alford stands out as […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (3/12/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Matchday 28 starts off with one game Friday, so we have a nice single-game EPL slate to get us to the weekend. I will be breaking down that game in full for you here. Keep reading this breakdown for my DFS soccer picks on RotoBaller and see how to have success on Friday's slate. […]

George Springer Returns to Game Action

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer returned to action on Thursday after missing a few games with a minor abdominal strain. The veteran outfielder stayed in for three plate appearances and homered in his first at-bat of the game. He also made a nice running catch in center field. He's 3-for-11 (.273) with a stolen […]

Deshaun Watson Remains Texans Quarterback

Houston Texans new head coach David Culley continued to say on Thursday that quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has publicly demanded a trade, "is our starting quarterback as of right now." Culley expanded on his comments and said that "hopefully in the future" Watson will also remain as the team's starting QB. The new head coach […]

Xander Bogaerts Set To Serve As DH For Friday’s Game

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) has been given the green light to make his Grapefruit League debut Friday against Tampa Bay, serving as the designated hitter. The Red Sox do not yet appear comfortable having Bogaerts make throws from short, but placing him among the starting nine is an indication that they expect […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits First Spring Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slugged a three-run homer and went 3-for-3 in Thursday's 10-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. He's now 5-for-10 with a BB-K of 3-1 this spring. Guerrero Jr., who turns 22 in a few days, came into camp after losing more than 40 pounds since last year and […]

Mike Fiers Battles Back Ailment Early In Camp

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Mike Fiers (back) has not yet appeared in a Cactus League game, which manager Bob Melvin confirmed Wednesday has been due to a lingering back ailment. Fiers has been pitching in sim games, but Melvin did state that Fiers would be behind the rest of the team's projected starting staff as […]

Frankie Montas Feels Good After Simulated Game

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (illness) said he feels good after throwing two innings in a simulated game. Montas was late to camp after battling COVID-19. As long as there are no setbacks, Montas should appear in Spring Training games soon and is on track to be in the rotation for Opening Day, according […]

Kansas City Scratches Michael Taylor From Thursday’s Lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael Taylor (back) was removed from Thursday's starting nine against Milwaukee due to back tightness, manager Mike Matheny confirmed. Taylor has gotten off to a scorching hot start in Cactus League play, having gone 6-for-14 with two home runs and two doubles, driving in four runs. Taylor has the inside track […]

Patrick Corbin Hits 92 MPH In Second Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin averaged 90 mph with his fastball in three innings on Thursday, and reached 92 mph at times. In his last spring start of 2020, he was only in the 87-88 range. After averaging close to 92 mph in the 2019 regular season, Corbin only threw about 90 in 2020. […]

Luis Garcia Playing Middle Infield, Learning From Teammates

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia has been playing both shortstop and second base this spring training, with fellow middle infielders Starlin Castro and Trea Turner guiding him along. Garcia entered 2020 as a top-100 prospect and got in 40 games of MLB action replacing an injured Castro, hitting .276/.302/.366 while mostly playing second base. Garcia, […]

Lions Plan To Release Justin Coleman

The Detroit Lions plan to release cornerback Justin Coleman in the coming days, according to a source. Coleman, who is one of the highest-paid slot corners in the NFL at $9 million annually, will head back to the open market. The soon-to-be 28-year-old didn't really live up to his high price in his two seasons […]

Joshua Mears Annihilates 117.3 MPH Homer

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Joshua Mears demolished a 117.3 mph home run Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. The 20-year-old non-roster invitee is just 1-for-7 this spring, but his long ball would've been one of the hardest hit last season in the majors. The Friars 2019 second-round pick and No. 10 prospect (per MLB Pipeline) possesses […]

High Stakes Heat Joins the Cionel and the Captain - Draft Champions Podcast

In today's episode, Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD) and Jake Halusker (@thedustmite) join @shrimpboatcpn and Zack (@zackroto) to his Draft Champions podcast (@draftchampagne). They discuss roster construction and pockets of value in DCs, Post 500 league winners, methodical approach to DCs. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Evan Fournier, Cole Anthony Out On Thursday

Orlando Magic guards Evan Fournier (groin) and Cole Anthony (ribs) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. Both players have been dealing with lingering injuries and it's unclear when they will get back on the court. In the meantime, Michael Carter-Williams and Terrence Ross (knee) will see the biggest increase in […]

James Wiseman Should Play Versus Clippers

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was unable to practice on Wednesday due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. It sounds like Wiseman should be able to play in this one, but fantasy managers should check back later for confirmation. […]

Six Teams Interested In Orlando Brown Jr.

Sources have indicated that Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr.'s camp has had ongoing trade conversations with six teams. Brown has demanded a trade this offseason because he's come to the realization that an extended stay in Baltimore would mean being stuck at right tackle, and his goal is to play left tackle in […]

Eric Gordon Might Sit Versus Kings

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He missed the final two games before the All-Star break due to left knee soreness. The Rockets could certainly use Gordon out there with Danuel House (knee) unavailable on Thursday. Gordon could be worth a look as a […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings, SuperDraft (3/11): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season is back and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on DraftKings, FanDuel, and SuperDraft. If you […]

Danuel House Jr. Ruled Out Thursday

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He will miss his second straight game due to a right knee contusion. The Rockets could be short-handed here with Eric Gordon (knee) listed as questionable for this game. That means that Ben McLemore could see a higher […]

Hassan Whiteside Remains Out On Thursday

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. He has not played in a game since the middle of February due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. It's uncertain when he'll get back on the court, but the Kings could use him right now. Richaun Holmes […]

Chris Bassitt Working On New Slider Grip

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt is working on a new slider to try and build on his career year in 2020. In the shortened campaign, Bassitt went 5-2 with 55 strikeouts, a 2.29 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP in 63 innings. According to Statcast, Bassitt only threw 25 sliders last year, but he has […]

Devin Booker Might Sit Out Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was able to fully practice on Wednesday, so it sounds like Booker is heading in the right direction. Abdel Nader will lose some value with Booker likely returning, but he's worth holding while Cameron Johnson remains […]

Terrence Ross Questionable For Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. The Magic are already shorthanded for this game, so losing Ross would be a significant blow to the rotation. Dwayne Bacon has played increased minutes lately, but isn't a reliable fantasy option. DFS players should be able to […]

Ian Anderson Has Contract Renewed For 2021

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson saw his contract get renewed ahead of the 2021 season. The 22-year-old will make $575,000 while in the majors this year. Anderson is one of the brightest young pitchers in baseball and tossed two scoreless innings during his first Spring appearance. He has considerable value in standard leagues, as he […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Lights The Lamp Twice On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild centerman Joel Eriksson Ek netted two goals while helping Minnesota beat the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday. Eriksson Ek now has ten goals and five assists through 24 games. Eriksson Ek has been centering Minnesota's second line playing alongside Jordan Greenway and Marcus Foligno. The 24-year-old is also […]

Falcons Sign Jacob Tuioti-Mariner To One-Year Extension

The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner to an undisclosed one-year contract extension on Thursday. The 24-year-old played in all 16 games last season and finished with 31 tackles (24 solo), five QB hits, three fumble recoveries and one sack for the Falcons. Among the team's other moves made this week, they released veteran […]

Eddie Rosario Goes 1-For-3 Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Rosario is now 3-for-16 with four RBI across his first six spring games. Rosario joins the Indians in 2021 after slashing .257/.316/.476 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI in 2020. He will settle into the middle of the […]

Trey Lance Won't Run At Pro Day

North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance, who is expected to be selected in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft, will not run or do agility drills at his school's Pro Day this Friday. Teams have told Lance's camp that they're more interested in seeing him throw. Lance won the starting job as a […]

Jordan Hicks Reaches Another Milestone

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) faced the Nationals in a B game on Wednesday for the first time since June of 2019. The hard-throwing right-hander had a 1-2-3 inning on just 11 pitches, striking out one and inducing two groundouts. Hicks recently flashed 102 mph on the radar gun in a live […]