Roster Construction Strategies from the Middle

Drafting a great roster is the vital base for a successful fantasy baseball season. In order to do that, you'll need to find an optimal draft position. All draft spots are not created equal. Finding the right spot for you is your first task. Everyone has their own preference on the best spot to start […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for February 23rd, 2021

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for February 23rd, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Dwight Powell Attempts Season-High Eight Shots

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell played 26 minutes on Monday against the Grizzlies, his most minutes since Jan. 1. But Powell wasn't able to do a ton with those minutes, going 2-for-8 from the floor and scoring six points. He also added four rebounds, three assists and a block. Those eight shots were the most […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for February 23, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 2/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Sacramento @ Brooklyn (-6.5), 242 Defense -- it won’t be a priority. For all of the fancy metrics that exist to attenuate how lax […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Puts Up 29 Points

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a team-high 29 points on 9-for-14 shooting in Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. In addition, he grabbed four rebounds and was 7-for-11 from three. He'll face the Celtics on Tuesday, who allow opponents to shoot the fifth-lowest percentage from three and to score the sixth-fewest points per […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/23/21 - Monkey Knife Fight

Tuesday brings six games in the NHL and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them to add to the fun. Pittsburgh is in Washington in the spotlight matchup of the day. The reeling Buffalo Sabres meet up with the surprising New Jersey Devils and the overachieving Chicago Blackhawks are in Columbus to take […]

Jonas Valanciunas With Double-Double Against Mavs

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas scored 11 points on 5-for-18 shooting in Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. In addition, he grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked one shot. Valanciunas was 0-for-2 from three. He'll play the Clippers on Thursday, who allow opponents to grab the second-fewest rebounds in the NBA while shooting the 12th-highest percentage […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/23/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! I thought the NBA was treating us to an early Valentine's Day gift two weeks ago with seven games on a Tuesday. That's been blown out of the water today with nine games on the docket. We will have games going back and forth the entire evening, and it's going to be […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/23/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We have our largest Tuesday slate since I started doing these FanDuel writeups on Tuesday. We have nine games and tons of stars that might be available tonight. Dallas, Portland, and Washington are playing the second night of a back-to-back. I doubt we see Dame or Luka sit, but this is the NBA. You never […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings, SuperDraft (2/23): 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 […]

David Nwaba With Strong Showing In Loss

Houston Rockets wing David Nwaba scored a team-high 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting in Monday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. He was 1-for-3 from deep and also added nine rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Houston lost their eighth game in a row on Monday and have struggled to find their offense at times, averaging […]

Coby White Drills Four Threes In Win Over Houston

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White scored 24 points on 10-for-16 shooting in Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. In addition, he grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out two assists. White was 4-for-7 from three and also blocked one shot. He'll face the Timberwolves on Wednesday, who allow opponents to shoot the 12th-highest percentage from three […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Has Double-Double Against Rockets

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. scored 18 points on 8-for-14 shooting in Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. In addition, he grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked three shots. Carter also posted one assist and two steals. He'll play the Timberwolves on Wednesday, who allow opponents to grab the sixth-most rebounds in the NBA while […]

Carlos Correa Open To Long-Term Extension

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa said he's open to a long-term contract extension if it's completed before Opening Day. Correa avoided salary arbitration by signing a one-year, $11.7 million deal, but he can become a free agent after the 2021 season. He's spent his whole career with Houston after he was the first overall pick […]

Diamondbacks Finalize Deal With Asdrubal Cabrera

The Arizona Diamondbacks confirmed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with infielder Asdrubal Cabrera on Monday. The 35-year-old was in spring camp on Monday when the team went through their first full-squad workout. Cabrera made $925,926 in prorated pay from a $2.5 million salary last season in 52 games for the Washington Nationals during the shortened […]

Tyler Clippard Agrees With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent relief pitcher Tyler Clippard to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Monday night, according to multiple reports. The deal includes $1.75 million this year and a $3.5 million mutual option for the 2022 season with a $500,000 buyout. The 36-year-old right-hander is a two-time All-Star and has made 777 appearances […]

Franmil Reyes Dealing With Sprained Ankle

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Franmil Reyes said Monday that he suffered a sprained right ankle a few weeks ago, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. Reyes didn't indicate whether he expects the injury to affect his status for spring training, though it wouldn't be surprising if Cleveland elected to limit his activity in the […]

K.J. Wright Won't Take Hometown Discount

Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent linebacker K.J. Wright said "it makes absolutely no sense" to take a hometown discount as he heads into free agency next month. "I do way too much on the football field to take a discount," said Wright. He was the only player in the league last year to hit double digits […]

Jesper Fast Opens His Hurricanes Account With Two-Goal Game

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast potted his first goals for the team in Monday's 4-2 loss to Tampa, opening the scoring in the first period and tying things up at two with a power-play marker near the end of the second. He scored with both of his shots and added one hit and one […]

Franklin Perez Throwing In Camp

Detroit Tigers right-hander Franklin Perez (shoulder), the team's No. 14 prospect, threw his first formal bullpen session of spring training on Monday. Perez took things easy, but it was a good step for an injury-plagued youngster that has pitched in just nine minor league games since joining the team as part of the Justin Verlander […]

Ondrej Palat Puts Together Another Multi-Point Outing

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat scored the game-winning goal and had one assist in Monday's 4-2 victory over Carolina. He scored 8:04 into the third period before Alex Killorn made things safe with an empty-netter. Palat had an assist on a Steven Stamkos power-play goal and Victor Hedman also scored for the Bolts. […]

Spencer Torkelson Impresses In Batting Practice

Detroit Tigers first baseman/third baseman Spencer Torkelson, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, put on a show in batting practice at spring training on Monday during the team's first full-squad workout. Torkelson will get his first look at live pitching on Tuesday, and he could see quite a few at-bats when spring training games […]

Jason Robertson Takes Point Streak To Five Games

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson stretched his point streak to five games on Monday, producing an assist in a 3-1 loss to Florida. The 21-year-old rookie had the lone helper on Blake Comeau's first goal of the season. Robertson has equaled the longest point streak by a rookie this season in the league, and […]

Albert Pujols Unsure Of Plans Past 2021

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is undecided on whether he'll continue his career beyond the 2021 season, according to a source. The 41-year-old is entering the final year of his $10-year, $240 million deal with the Angels. The future Hall of Famer could open this season backing up Jared Walsh at first base […]

Yoenis Cespedes To Hold Showcase March 2

Free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes wants to play in 2021 and will hold a showcase for major league teams on March 2 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The 35-year-old opted out of the 2020 season after just eight games for COVID-19-related reasons. Cespedes has been bothered by multiple injuries and has played in just 127 games since […]

Keith Yandle Nets Game-Winner On Monday

Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle recorded the game-winning goal in Monday's 3-1 victory over Dallas. Aaron Ekblad and Aleksander Barkov finished off the scoring for the Cats, who outshot the Stars 52-25. Yandle had four of the shots, adding two blocks and one hit. Yandle looked to be heading towards the exit in Florida before […]

Cleveland Hasn't Talked Extension With Shane Bieber

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber said the team hasn't approached him about a long-term contract extension, but he said he's willing to listen and sounded excited about the idea. Cleveland typically starts extension talks in spring training, so the two sides could come together soon on discussions. The 25-year-old right-hander is under team control […]

Carlos Carrasco, Dominic Smith Absent Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco and first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith were among four players that were absent from the team's first full-squad spring training workout due to a "non-injury-related issue," according to manager Luis Rojas. However, all four players should be at camp by the end of the week. This should be a […]

Tyler Eifert Expected To Become Free Agent

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to decline the team option for tight end Tyler Eifert, according to a source. Eifert was expected to earn a little under $5 million for the 2021 season if his option had been picked up, but he'll become a free agent instead. The oft-injured tight end managed to play in […]

Trey Mancini Without Restrictions This Spring

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini went through his first full-squad spring workout on Monday for the first time since he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer last March. Mancini has been in Florida since Feb. 1 and started taking live batting practice on the field after a week. The 29-year-old has been cleared to […]