Andres Gimenez Batting Cleanup For Toronto On Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez is starting at second base and batting cleanup in his debut with the Blue Jays on Opening Day on Thursday against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Zach Eflin at Rogers Centre. Gimenez has only five career at-bats against Eflin, but he did take him deep one time […]

Blue Jays Make Another Offer To Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Toronto Blue Jays have made another offer in their negotiations with All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but a gap still remains between the two sides. Guerrero reportedly made a final offer to the Blue Jays during spring training for 15 years and less than $600 million. It makes […]

NFL Free Agency Tracker - Updates On Every Free Agent Signing (2025)

HuThe NFL offseason is starting to heat up, and the league's legal tampering period is set to begin on March 10 at noon Eastern. Free agents cannot officially sign until the new league year begins on March 12 at 4 p.m. Eastern, but deals will be agreed to, and news will be coming in quickly […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Starting On Opening Day

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (hamstring) is in the Opening Day lineup. Pasquantino will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the three-hole behind Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. Pasquantino suffered a Grade 1-plus hamstring strain earlier in the week but has been cleared to serve as a DH. Fantasy managers […]

Graham Pauley Promoted And Starting On Opening Day

The Miami Marlins promoted third base prospect Graham Pauley from Triple-A and gave him the starting nod at the hot corner. He will bat eighth and face the reigning NL Rookie of the Year, Paul Skenes. Pauley was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move, placing infielder Connor Norby (oblique) on the injured list. […]

Ben Rice Serving As Opening Day DH

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice will serve as the designated hitter on Opening Day against the Milwaukee Brewers. Rice will bat in the eight-hole and face Milwaukee ace Freddy Peralta. Rice was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster and earned the job given his impressive performance. In the Grapefruit League, […]

Alan Roden Starting On Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden will get the starting nod in right field and bat in the nine-hole against Zach Eflin and the Baltimore Orioles. Roden was one of the most impressive hitters during spring training. Across 20 contests, the 25-year-old posted an impressive .407/.541/.704 slash line with two doubles and two long […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Thursday, 3/27/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Today might be MLB opening day, but the NBA stops for no one! We have six games on the docket tonight, and there are contests to be entered and won! Let's see where we want to attack this slate and which players we want to feature in our lineups tonight. Let's dive in and find […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (3/27/24)

Opening Day has finally arrived! This Thursday, 28 of the 30 MLB teams will take to the diamonds and get the "normal" regular season underway after the Tokyo Series got the season started officially for the Cubs and Dodgers. The nine games that start between 4:00 p.m. ET and 4:30 p.m. ET are the DraftKings […]

Interpreting Foreign League Statistics: Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our primer on interpreting foreign league statistics. This article is a deeper dive into how to interpret foreign statistics and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll focus on statistics from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Imports from […]

What Is Statcast Pitch Tracking? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of Statcast Pitch Tracking. This article is a deeper dive into Statcast Pitch Tracking and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how to interpret the Statcast Pitch Tracking table and how it can help place Pitch Info in context. Of […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates for 2025 - National League Edition

Believe it or not, fantasy baseball drafts are not over and will continue through Opening Day and into next week. The term "sleeper" is a big buzzword in the fantasy sports world because, in addition to nailing your first few picks, one must take risks on late-round players who have shown signs of upside or […]

Lamar Stevens Questionable Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Lamar Stevens (shoulder) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has injured his right shoulder, which has already forced him to miss the last three games. Stevens' absence impacts things very little, as he has averaged just 10.8 minutes over nine […]

Jake LaRavia In Danger Of Missing Thursday's Game

Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia (thumb) could be out on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the team lists him as questionable on the injury report. He has landed on the report with a sore left thumb, which isn't a serious injury. However, LaRavia might still have to take Thursday night off to recover […]

Devin Carter Iffy To Face Portland

Sacramento Kings point guard Devin Carter (illness) is questionable for Thursday night's action against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been battling an illness for some time. It kept Carter out of the lineup on Monday against the Boston Celtics, but he returned to action on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Carter […]

Jerami Grant Likely To Miss Ninth Consecutive Game

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (knee) is listed as doubtful on the injury report, making it unlikely that he will return to action on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. He has already missed eight games due to right knee tendinitis. Shaedon Sharpe has nailed down a spot in the starting unit during Grant's absence […]

Toumani Camara May Miss Visit To Sacramento

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Toumani Camara (foot) is questionable for Thursday's road contest against the Sacramento Kings. He is dealing with a sore left foot and could be out of action for the second time in six games. When Camara was unavailable against the Washington Wizards on March 17, Kris Murray stepped into the starting […]

Deandre Ayton Continues To Sit Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (calf) will remain sidelined for Thursday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. The former first-overall pick last took the court on Feb. 10 and is nursing a left calf strain. On Feb. 12, the team announced that Ayton would be re-evaluated in four weeks, but there have been no updates […]

Caleb Martin Questionable Thursday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Caleb Martin (hip) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He is attempting to return from a right hip strain but may remain sidelined for a sixth consecutive contest. We have seen very little of Martin in a Mavericks jersey, as he has made only five appearances […]

Brandon Williams Questionable To Play On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He may have to skip the action due to low back tightness. Williams' absence would be a significant setback for the Mavericks, as the 25-year-old has looked fantastic in an expanded role this month. Over nine March […]

P.J. Washington Unavailable Against Magic

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) will not play on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. He has been ruled out for a second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Naji Marshall figures to take on a larger role again with Washington unavailable. He had a career night with 38 points in Tuesday's matchup […]

Martin Maldonado Makes Padres Opening Day Roster

San Diego Padres catcher Martin Maldonado has been told he will make the team's Opening Day roster after signing with the team on a minor-league deal before spring training. The veteran catcher makes his contributions on defense and by working with the pitching staff, but he doesn't bring much offense at all. He earned the […]

Sam Bachman Placed On The Injured List

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Sam Bachman will begin the 2025 season on the injured list, although the team did not specify exactly what injury the 25-year-old righty is dealing with. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft underwent shoulder surgery in October of 2023 and was limited to just 61 2/3 innings […]

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Predictions: Picks For Every Game

With the first two rounds of the 2025 NCAA Tournament in the books, we move on to the Sweet 16. Read ahead for picks and predictions for every remaining game.

Zach Neto Has No Date For Return

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto underwent right shoulder surgery and will start the season on IL, and manager Ron Washington said there is "no date" for his return since he is still not ready for game action. Since Neto did not play in spring training, he will likely need a minor-league rehab stint before […]

Rene Pinto Designated For Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Rene Pinto was designated for assignment on Wednesday, leaving Jose Herrera as the primary backup catcher for the Diamondbacks behind Gabriel Moreno. Pinto was claimed off of waivers in January from the Orioles and went 5-for-19 (.263) in his 11 games this spring. Herrera went 10-for-33 (.303) in his 12 games and […]

Ben Gamel Inks Minor-League Deal With Detroit

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Detroit Tigers have signed outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor-league contract. Last season, Gamel spent time with the New York Mets and Houston Astros. Across 38 contests, Gamel posted a .247/.394/.333 slash line with one home run and one stolen base. However, he generated an impressive .343 xwOBA […]

Touki Toussaint Agrees To Minor-League Contract With Angels

Pitcher Touki Toussaint was a big-time prospect several years ago who never quite panned out, but he'll get a chance to prove himself and add some depth to the Angels system after agreeing to a new deal on Wednesday. Toussaint was with the Halos in 2022, going 1-1 with a 4.62 ERA in eight games, […]

Every NFL Team’s Greatest Draft Pick of All Time - All 32 Franchises

With the offseason in full swing and the NFL Draft just a month away, it is the perfect time to look at every NFL team’s best draft pick. To determine this, we will look exclusively at their...

Tom Murphy Placed On 60-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy (back) will miss at least the first two months of the season after landing on the 60-day IL to start the season. The veteran was limited to just 13 games with the Giants last year due to a sprained MCL, but he was expected to be in the mix […]