Kris Bryant Open To An Extension

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant is open to negotiating a contract to remain with the team. Bryant will be eligible to be a free agent for the first time after this season and with Scott Boras as his agent, Bryant is likely to command a large contract either with the Cubs or another suitor. […]

Russell Wilson Hasn't Demanded A Trade

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has not demanded a trade, according to his agent, Mark Rodgers. Wilson wants to stay in Seattle and has a no-trade clause, but if a trade were considered, the only teams he would play for would be the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders or Chicago Bears. Another […]

Nick Senzel Will Be Everyday Center Fielder

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell confirmed on Thursday that Nick Senzel will be the team's everyday center fielder heading into the 2021 season. Bell later added, "At one point, everyday may have meant 162 games, but that's not what I mean. We have four outfielders who need to play." With Senzel slated to see regular […]

Bobby Portis Expected To Play Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (elbow) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He suffered an elbow laceration on Tuesday, but it doesn't sound like something that is going to cost him playing time. He should resume his role as the backup center on Thursday. Surprisingly, Portis has carried decent […]

Maxi Kleber Probable For Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has missed each of the last two games due to a left ankle sprain. However, it sounds like Kleber is finally ready to get back on the court. His return to action would mean less playing time […]

Kristaps Porzingis Doubtful Versus Sixers

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was listed as questionable on Wednesday, but it sounds like the Mavs plan on giving Porzingis more time to rest. Dwight Powell and Willie Cauley-Stein would be asked to play more, assuming Porzingis is out. Neither are […]

Didi Gregorius Expected In Camp On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius is expected to report to camp on Friday, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gregorius has been out due to visa issues, but manager Joe Girardi said this shouldn't affect his ability to be ready for the season. Gregorius had a solid first year in Philadelphia slashing .284/.339/.488 […]

Davis Bertans Might Sit Thursday

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (knee) listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He struggled in Wednesday's contest, which could partly be due to the knee soreness. Deni Avdija would benefit the most, assuming Bertans is unable to suit up. Avdija would have decent streaming appeal with extended playing time.

John Lynch Endorses Jimmy Garoppolo As Starting QB

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo remains in the team's plans as the starter under center. Lynch said that there wasn't any doubt that Garoppolo would be the team's starter in 2021 if he's healthy. There have been questions as to whether the Niners would go in a different […]

Framber Valdez Could Become Mainstay In Rotation

Houston Astros left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez, who led the team in innings pitched and strikeouts in 2020, posted a 3.57 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 70 2/3 innings while making four stellar starts over 24 frames in the postseason. His 94 2/3 total innings led all of baseball last year, and he had a nice […]

Spencer Torkelson Cuts Finger, Will Miss Spring Games

Detroit Tigers top prospect Spencer Torkelson (finger) cut his finger and is now expected to miss the first set of games of spring training. According to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, Torkelson suffered the injury while opening a can. Hinch said that Torkelson got his finger stitched up and that the injury is "very mild." The […]

Broncos Release Jurrell Casey Thursday

The Denver Broncos released defensive tackle Jurrell Casey on Thursday, according to a source. Denver acquired Casey in a trade with the Tennessee Titans before the 2020 season, but he played in just three games before he landed on Injured Reserve for the rest of the year due to a serious biceps injury. He's entering […]

Marco Gonzales Named Opening Day Starter For Mariners

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais announced on Sunday that lefty Marco Gonzales would be the Mariners Opening Day starter for 2021, the third consecutive year in which Gonzales has received the honor. After yet another steady, under-the-radar season in 2020 in which he posted a 3.10 ERA and 0.95 WHIP, the consistent Gonzales should be […]

J.J. Watt Has Offers From Multiple Teams

Free-agent defensive lineman J.J. Watt has received contract offers from multiple teams, according to league sources. The largest offer on the table is believed to be worth between $15 million and $16 million. The Cleveland Browns are one of the teams interested in the pass-rusher, but it's unclear if they have submitted an offer to […]

Jack Flaherty Named Opening Day Starter

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt announced that right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty will get the Opening Day start against the Cincinnati Reds. Flaherty had a bit of a down season in the abbreviated 2020 campaign, posting a 4.91 ERA, but he was excellent in 2019, with a 2.75 ERA to go with 11 wins. The […]

LeSean McCoy Wants To Keep Playing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent running back LeSean McCoy, who has won two Super Bowl rings in the last two years with the Chiefs and Buccaneers despite playing a single snap in either championship game, wants to continue playing in 2021. McCoy is unlikely to return to Tampa, but he wants to play for a […]

Edwin Rios Expected To See More Playing Time In 2021

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Edwin Rios will not be an everyday player in 2021 with the newly re-signed Justin Turner back in the fold. Nevertheless, Rios has serious sleeper upside, as the Dodgers will try to preserve the health of the 36-year-old Turner. Rios slashed .250/.301/.645 with eight homers and 17 RBI across 76 at-bats […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks for 2/26: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

All the favs took it home on Thursday. Double support builds were in mass effect, and I took the night off. Or I played OMG, so I should have. Friday brings us the final four-game slate of the week before the five gamers over the weekend. I'm excited to be back and looking forward to […]

Mike Conley Delivers Productive Line Against Lakers

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley produced an excellent line in a 114-89 win over the Lakers on Wednesday night. Conley poured in 14 points with eight rebounds, eight assists, four triples, and two steals in just 27 minutes. He has yet to play 30 minutes since returning from injury, though Utah doesn't need him to, […]

Rudy Gobert Falls One Rebound Shy Of Double-Double

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert fell just one rebound shy of a double-double in 27 minutes of action on Wednesday. Gobert scored 18 points with nine boards and a block in a 114-89 win over the Lakers. The only thing that's remotely close to limiting the All-Star big man's fantasy value is his own team, […]

Jordan Clarkson Scores 18 Points With Four Threes

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson had another great night from beyond the arc in a 114-89 win over the Lakers. Clarkson drained 4 of 10 three-point attempts, scoring 18 points along with four rebounds, two assists, and no turnovers- the sixth time he's committed zero in a game this year. The 28-year-old has been one […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Matt Ryan, James Robinson, Gus Edwards

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

Will Zalatoris Continues To Impress

Will Zalatoris is in the field for this week's WGC-Workday Championship. Zalatoris qualified for the exclusive event thanks to his top-50 ranking in the OWGR. After spending the majority of 2020 on the Korn Ferry Tour, the 24-year-old has been very impressive in recent starts on the PGA Tour, posting four top-10 finishes since September. […]

MLB Spring Training Notebook - February 25th

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 at least made it through the first […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings, SuperDraft (2/25): 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 […]

Daniel Berger Back In Action This Week

Daniel Berger is set to return to action this week at the WGC-Workday Championship. Berger captured the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am title two weeks ago and promptly withdrew from the Genesis Invitational. The victory was his fourth on the PGA Tour. After battling a wrist injury for nearly two years, Berger has regained his elite […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 10

The All-Stars are announced. The second-half schedule is too. The first half of this 2020-21 season is about to wind down. There's still plenty of time for you to make some moves that can net you a fantasy basketball championship, though! And to make those moves, you've got to drop people. Below is our weekly […]

Brooks Koepka Set To Tackle The Concession

A rejuvenated Brooks Koepka heads to his home state of Florida for this week's WGC-Workday Championship. Koepka nabbed his first win since 2019 earlier this month at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The four-time major champion battled injuries throughout 2020, but appears to finally be fully healthy. He's infamously a "big game hunter" and this […]

Emmanuel Clase (RP, CLE) - 2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

The Cleveland Indians finished the shortened 2020 season 10 games above .500 and earned a Wild Card spot out of the A.L. Central. They had this success despite key players like Francisco Lindor and Oscar Mercado not performing up to expectations. They also had success despite losing one of their key bullpen arms in Emmanuel […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers for Week 10

Our one and only, Milos Zvekic broke down the Week 10 streamers earlier this week and will continue to do so all season long. I will be chiming in mid-week to add some sprinkles and frosting onto the beautifully baked Zvekic cake. For the rest of Week 9 (Thursday to Sunday), there are nine teams with […]