Hyun-Jin Ryu Makes First Start for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays ace Hyun-Jin Ryu made his first start of the spring on Friday with mixed results. The veteran hurler threw a nine-pitch first inning but was touched up for a solo home run and issued a walk in the second inning when he threw another 21 pitches. In total, the control artist threw […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Solid in Return from COVID-19

Boston Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez threw 2.2 innings of one-run ball on Friday. The only blemish was a solo home run. It was his first game back after missing the 2020 season due to heart inflammation which was a complication from contracting COVID-19. A healthy Rodriguez would provide a huge boost to Boston's starting […]

Jarred Kelenic Tweaks His Knee

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (knee) tweaked his knee on Friday while beating out an infield single to shortstop during the Cactus League matchup against the White Sox. Kelenic was examined at first base, but remained in the game. It is not currently expected that the top prospect will miss any time. The Mariners are […]

Josh Palacios Impresses Blue Jays With Early Play

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Josh Palacios is off to a fast start to the spring. He entered Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles as a replacement for Randal Grichuk and went 3-for-3 with a double, triple, and a home run. The 25-year-old is now 5-for-7 this spring with four extra-base hits. Known more for […]

Arnold Palmer Invitational - Showdown Round 3 (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 […]

Roenis Elias Throws Scoreless Frame

Seattle Mariners reliever Roenis Elias made his first game appearance of spring training, allowing one hit and striking out two White Sox. Elias is in his third stint with Seattle, now a full-time reliever after making 53 starts for the Mariners since 2014. Elias has never been known to post big strikeout numbers, so he […]

Chris Flexen Makes Uneven First Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen kicked off his spring Friday with mixed results. Flexen threw two innings, allowing two hits and two runs (only one earned) while walking one and striking out three. Flexen suffered from some shaky defense behind him, and his own command was fleeting at times, but the three strikeouts are […]

KC Bubba's 2021 Best Ball Draft Avoids (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The fantasy baseball season is here! For those fantasy players looking to get an edge on their 2021 leagues, Best Ball formats are a great way to get a head start on the competition. By jumping in best ball leagues, fantasy players can get […]

Sam Haggerty Steals Another Base

Seattle Mariners utility man Sam Haggerty swiped his second base of the spring on Friday. Capable of playing both the infield and outfield, Haggerty looks likely to make the big league team out of camp as the main backup to J.P. Crawford, among others. With the Mariners organization looking to maximize their baserunning abilities this […]

Kyle Lewis Scores Two Runs Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis had a strong showing in Friday's Cactus League matchup against the White Sox. Lewis reached base twice, with a single and a double, and came around to score both times. While the other young Mariners outfielders have received more attention this spring, Lewis is the only one with a major […]

Brent Seabrook Announces Retirement From NHL

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook has announced that he is retiring from the NHL due to injuries. The 15-year veteran has tried desperately to get back to game shape but simply isn't able to do it. "After several surgeries, countless hours of rehab and training to get back on the ice at the level of […]

Malcolm Subban Starts For Chicago On Friday

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Malcolm Subban will guard the crease in Friday's rematch against Tampa Bay. Chicago stormed to a 2-0 lead on Thursday against the Bolts but ended up taking a 3-2 overtime loss with Kevin Lankinen between the pipes. Subban's last appearance finished with a 5-3 loss to Detroit. He is 3-2-1 for the […]

Charlie Coyle Gets Removed From COVID-19 List

Boston Bruins forward Charlie Coyle is set to return to the lineup in Friday's matchup versus Washington after he was removed from the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list. The 28-year-old spent only a few days on the list and missed just one game, so he should be fully ready for action. Coyle scored two goals in […]

Vitek Vanecek Earns 19th Start Of The Season

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek will make his 19th start of the season in Friday's road game against the Bruins. He beat Boston 2-1 in overtime with 18 saves on Wednesday and is now riding a three-game winning streak. Vanecek holds a 10-4-3 record for the season with a 2.69 goals-against average and a .910 […]

Jaroslav Halak Takes On Streaking Washington

Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak will be between the pipes in Friday's matchup against the Washington Capitals, who enter the contest on a four-game winning streak. Halak had a four-game winning streak of his own recently, but his last two outings have been losing efforts, with his most recent start a really long night at […]

Domingo German Impresses On Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German looked good on Friday in his first game action since 2019, striking out four opposing batters over two innings in which the only damage against him was one hit. German missed the entire 2020 season as he served a domestic violence suspension, and he's now battling promising prospect […]

DJ LeMahieu Reaches Three Times In Spring Training Action Friday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu went 2-for-2 with a walk in a Grapefruit League contest Friday against the Tigers. The reigning AL batting champ picked up right where he left off last season when he posted a career-high .421 on-base percentage. In two seasons with New York, LeMahieu has silenced all doubters who […]

Aaron Civale Revamping Delivery And Adding Pitch

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale revamped his delivery and also developed a split-change this offseason, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Civale worked with assistant pitching coach Ruben Niebla to develop a new windup and pitch from a different arm angle. The result has been a shorter arm path with the hopes of making the […]

Nick Neidert Throws Two Scoreless Innings In Friday's Game

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Nick Neidert tossed two scoreless relief innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros. Neidert tossed the third and fourth innings after lefty Trevor Rogers started the game. Those two and a few others are competing for the fifth spot in the Marlins starting rotation. Neidert projects as a […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (3/6/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had another full week of EPL action this week, and the weekend is also jam-packed with EPL games starting with four on Saturday. Three of those games will be on the main slate on FanDuel excluding the Burnley v Arsenal game that starts at 7:30am ET. I have another full breakdown […]

Eric Lauer Struggling This Spring

Milwaukee Brewers starting Pitcher Eric Lauer has allowed five earned runs over three innings through two appearances this spring. Lauer and the Brewers are hoping he will bounce back from a rough 2020 season in which he allowed 16 earned runs over 11 innings, but he has not shown any signs of improvement thus far […]

Trevor Rogers Throws Two Scoreless Innings On Friday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers got the start in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros. He pitched two innings, allowing just one walk while striking out three. Rogers is seemingly slightly in the lead for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, but he has plenty of competition. He got seven starts […]

Brandon Woodruff Scheduled To Pitch Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (back) is slated to start Monday's spring game against the Angels, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports. The 28-year-old pitched against live hitters Thursday with no issues and is poised to make his spring debut Monday. Woodruff was originally scheduled to start last Tuesday, so the back stiffness […]

Andrelton Simmons Arrives At Twins Camp

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has arrived at camp after having issues obtaining his visa. Simmons isn't the only player who had such an issue, though the Curacao native seemed to have more trouble than most in getting the appointment for his issued visa. Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Simmons was able to put in […]

Spencer Howard Impressive In Spring Debut

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard fired a clean inning with two strikeouts in his Grapefruit League debut versus the Pirates. Especially encouraging for the Phillies' top pitching prospect was his four-seam fastball which averaged 96 MPH on Friday after sitting at 94 MPH for most of last season. Howard is competing for a spot […]

J.T. Realmuto Has Cast Removed Friday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (thumb) had the cast on his thumb removed Friday. Realmuto will now be wearing a splint on his broken thumb, which will allow for more mobility, though he'll still be unable to hit or throw. It's still some measure of progress for the 29-year-old backstop, who is still slated to […]

Shohei Ohtani To Pitch On Normal Turn In Rotation This Year

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/pitcher Shohei Ohtani will pitch every fifth day this year, barring a rest day. The Japanese right-hander was originally locked-in to pitch on a specific day, though the Angels plan to use him similarly to their other starters in a six-man rotation. Health-willing, Ohtani is looking to be a two-way player this […]

Astros Interested In Jake Odorizzi

Free-agent starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi is drawing interest from the Houston Astros. Odorizzi has piqued the interest of as many as seven teams, though the Astros make a lot of sense after the potential loss of up-and-coming starter Framber Valdez (finger) for the 2021 season. Odorizzi struggled to keep runs off the board in 2020 […]

Fantasy Basketball Buy, Sell, or Hold: Nikola Vucevic and Jrue Holiday

Trading in fantasy basketball can help you improve your team in the short, as well as in the long term. But, even more than that, it's just plain fun. Negotiating with your mate, going back and forth with offers, and hopefully, reaching a mutually beneficial agreement in the end. It's not always easy to find […]