Casey DeSmith Gets The Nod On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith will be in net for Saturday's game against the New York Rangers. DeSmith owns a 2-0-0 record and 2.76 goals-against average through three appearances in 2021. The 29-year-old will look to stay unbeaten against the 20th-ranked offense of the Rangers, who have lost four of their last five games. He […]

Norman Powell Likely To Sit On Sunday

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (quad) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. This is not good news for the Raptors who will already be without OG Anunoby (calf) on Sunday. Powell's absence would likely mean heavy minutes for Terrence Davis. He'd be worth a look as a streaming choice while […]

Derrick White Could Play On Saturday

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White (toe) might actually be able to suit up for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has only played in one game this season, but it sounds like White is ready to return. It's unclear if the Spurs are going to ease him back into the rotation. He'll have […]

Raul Neto Could Miss Sunday's Contest

Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (groin) is in danger of missing Sunday's contest. He re-aggravated his groin during practice on Saturday, so head coach Scott Brooks is unsure if Neto will play in their next contest. The good news is, Ish Smith is available on Sunday, so he's expected to see more minutes, assuming Neto […]

Rockies Likely To Consider Extension For Trevor Story

With the Colorado Rockies agreeing to a blockbuster deal to send third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals, the team will now likely try to lock shortstop Trevor Story up on a long-term contract extension. But it remains to be seen if Story would be interested in an extension, as he could be […]

De'Andre Hunter Out At Least One Week

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is going to miss at least one week of action. An MRI revealed articular wear and tear in his right knee. It's the same knee that forced him out of the game on Friday. Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter will see an uptick in playing time with Hunter sidelined. […]

Rockies Set To Acquire Austin Gomber

The Colorado Rockies are finalizing a blockbuster deal that would send All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for left-hander Austin Gomber and low-level prospects. The 27-year-old was excellent in a swing role for the Cardinals in 2020, posting a 1.86 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 27 strikeouts and 15 […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Adds Another Two Points On Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand tallied a power-play goal and added a primary assist in his team's 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. In addition to factoring in on both Jackets goals, the 25-year-old also contributed a plus-one rating, three shots on goal and one hit in 16 minutes of ice […]

Carlos Rodon Returns To White Sox

The Chicago White Sox re-signed starting pitcher Carlos Rodon to a one-year, $3 million deal on Saturday, pending a physical. Rodon became a free agent this winter when he was non-tendered by the team in early December, but he will return to pitch for the Pale Hose in 2021. The left-hander has made just 11 […]

A's Acquire Cole Irvin From Phillies

The Oakland Athletics acquired left-handed relief pitcher Cole Irvin from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations. Turning 27 years old on Sunday, Irvin has 19 career major league appearances (three starts) over the last two years with Philly. He's posted a 6.75 ERA with a poor 17.2 percent strikeout rate over […]

Steven Souza Jr. Heading To Houston

The Houston Astros agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent outfielder Steven Souza Jr. on Saturday, according to a source. The 31-year-old hit just .148 in 27 at-bats in 11 games for the Chicago Cubs in the shortened 2020 season after missing all of the 2019 campaign while recovering from surgery to fix an ACL […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Agrees With Braves

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. on Friday night. The 29-year-old right-hander helped the Chicago Cubs win the World Series in 2016 and had a nice 3.03 ERA and 34 percent strikeout rate with the team from 2016-18. However, he started struggling in 2019 when […]

Matthew Stafford Trade Talks Getting Heavy

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that trade talks for quarterback Matthew Stafford have gotten "hot and heavy." With Detroit taking a long-term approach to their current rebuild, they decided after the season that they would be parting ways with Stafford. The 33-year-old veteran considers the Los Angeles Rams as a viable contender in […]

Texans Have Decision To Make On J.J. Watt

The Houston Texans have a decision to make on pass-rusher J.J. Watt, but the sense that the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo are getting is that it might make more sense somewhere other than Houston. Watt has been the face of the franchise for the last decade, but his situation has been overshadowed […]

Didi Gregorius Returns To Phillies

Free-agent shortstop Didi Gregorius has reached a two-year agreement worth $28 million with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to reports on Saturday. Gregorius will now return to the Phillies, where he posted a .284/.339/.488 slash line to go with 10 home runs and 40 RBI in 237 plate appearances in 2020, his first season in Philadelphia. […]

Eddie Rosario Signs With Cleveland

Free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Cleveland Indians late on Friday. Rosario is coming off a successful 2020 campaign where he hit .257/.316/.476 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI in just 231 plate appearances with Minnesota. Rosario, who will be assured of a corner outfield starting role […]

David Pastrnak Primed For Season Debut On Saturday

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak will make his season debut as his team squares off against the Washington Capitals on Saturday evening. The 24-year-old, who has been sidelined after getting surgery on his hip over the offseason, will jump onto his normal place on the Bruins' top line and first power-play unit with forwards Brad […]

Dejounte Murray Scores 26 Points Against Nuggets

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray finished with 26 points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, one three-pointer and two turnovers on 10-for-19 shooting from the field and 5-for-7 from the free-throw line in Friday's 119-109 victory against the Nuggets. Murray is playing at a high level and has averaged career-highs across the board through […]

DeMar DeRozan Efficient In Victory

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan finished with 30 points, 10 assists, one three-pointer, one rebound and one turnover on 11-for-14 shooting from the field and 7-for-7 from the free-throw line in Friday's 119-109 victory against the Nuggets. DeRozan has been extremely efficient as of late, shooting over 81% from the field over the past […]

Linus Ullmark To Man Crease On Saturday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark will take the cage for his fifth consecutive start as his team faces off against the visiting New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Ullmark, coming off a 36-save performance in a 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Thursday, has lost just once in regulation this season. In five […]

Sam Reinhart Set To Miss Saturday's Matinee

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart will not suit up on Saturday when his team hosts the visiting New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old, who is dealing with an upper-body injury, skated 19:41 in the Sabres' last contest on Thursday (and posted two points) but wasn't able to practice with the team on Friday. Off to a […]

Scott Wedgewood In Net Versus Buffalo On Saturday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Scott Wedgewood will make his fifth consecutive start as his team takes on the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. The 28-year-old, filling in for starting netminder Mackenzie Blackwood (who is out due to Covid protocol), is coming off a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in which he allowed […]

Nikola Jokic Scores 35 Points Against Spurs

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic finished with 35 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and four turnovers on 14-for-24 shooting from the field and 5-for-11 shooting from three-point range in Friday's 119-109 loss to the Spurs. Jokic made a season-high five threes in the contest, while recording his fifth game of 30-plus […]

Fantasy Basketball Advanced Stat Sleepers: Week 6

Welcome back to our advanced stat sleepers column here at RotoBaller! Every week, I'll scour various sites for advanced stats, tracking data, play type data, and whatever else I can find to help you identify some potential fantasy sleepers moving forward. Maybe we find that a player is collecting a lot of potential assists but […]

Fantasy Baseball News and Chicago Cubs talk with Dave Swan - Benched with Bubba (Episode 337)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Dave Swan (@davithius). The guys will recap the wild week in MLB Hot Stove action and how it relates to Fantasy Baseball. Then take a dive into the fantasy questions that surround the Chicago Cubs. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like […]

Paul George Plays Well In Return

After missing two games because of the NBA's health and safety protocols, Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George was back for Friday's win over the Magic and showed why he's so important for the Clips. George scored a team-high 26 points on 10-for-19 shooting, plus added nine rebounds, five assists, and two steals. With Patrick […]

Aaron Gordon Struggles To Score Again

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon failed to crack double digits in points for the second consecutive game on Friday, scoring just nine points on 4-for-13 shooting in a loss to the Clippers. Over the last three games, Gordon is shooting 25.8 percent from the floor. He did add seven rebounds and two assists, though that […]

Reggie Jackson Scores 10 Points Against Magic

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson scored 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting in Friday's win over the Orlando Magic. The veteran guard also added four rebounds, three assists, and a steal. It was a solid showing, but Jackson's usage took a clear step back with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George back in the lineup. A […]

Mike Conley Delivers Productive Line In Win Over Mavericks

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley had a very productive outing in a 120-101 blowout victory over Dallas on Friday night. Conley scored 22 points with nine assists, four treys, three rebounds, and three steals in 33 minutes. The best part of his performance was that he had just one turnover, a boon for fantasy managers […]

Fantasy Basketball Week In Review: Week 6

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during the past week. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making. Fantasy basketball has a lot of […]