Wendell Carter Jr. Logs Full Practice Sunday, Nears Return

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) was able to practice in full Sunday, an indication that he is close to getting back into game action. Carter has been out since Jan. 18 due to a significant right quad injury. Prior to going down, he had scored in double figures in seven straight games, having […]

Victor Oladipo Will Miss Second Straight Outing Monday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Washington due to a sore right foot. Oladipo's absence marks his second consecutive contest on the sidelines due to the ailment, paving the way for Eric Gordon to remain among the starting five and for Sterling Brown to see an […]

Gordon Hayward Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Gordon Hayward (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Antonio as he deals with lower back discomfort. Without Hayward available, the Hornets figure to be thin on the wing Sunday due to Caleb Martin and Cody Martin having already ruled out under the league's health and safety protocols, […]

Collin McHugh Signs One-Year Deal With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Collin McHugh agreed to a one-year contract pending a physical. McHugh opted-out of the 2020 season as his elbow was not responding to offseason surgery as well as he'd hoped. Elbow injuries are always concerning, but if McHugh is back to full health he could be a sneaky-asset for […]

Rays Add Veteran Rich Hill On One-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Rich Hill agreed to a one-year $2.5 million contract, according to ESPN. The 40-year-old Hill has played for nine teams across 16 Major League seasons and will add pitching depth to a Rays team that lost Charlie Morton and Blake Snell this offseason. The left-hander will fill-out the back […]

Vitek Vanecek Takes On Pittsburgh In 11th Start

Washington Capitals Vitek Vanecek will make his 11th start of the season on Sunday against Pittsburgh. The rookie netminder got off to a superb start to his career and didn't suffer a single regulation defeat in January, but he's so far lost all three appearances in February. Vanecek has a 5-2-2 record for the season […]

Tristan Jarry Looks To End Losing Streak On Sunday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will try and end a three-game losing streak in Sunday's clash with the Capitals. The 25-year-old dropped a pair of decisions against Boston and lost his last appearance against the Islanders 4-3 on Feb. 6. Jarry's record for the season stands at 2-4-1 and he carries a 3.95 goals-against average […]

Quinn Hughes Produces A Goal On Saturday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes scored a beautiful goal on Saturday as his team defeated the Calgary Flames 3-1 in Vancouver. His lone marker came in the second period to put the Canucks up 1-0. Hughes leads all defensemen in points with two goals and 16 helpers in 18 games. The former University Of Michigan […]

Alex DeBrincat Tallies A Goal In Blackhawks Victory

Chicago Blackhawks Forward Alex DeBrincat's lone marker on Saturday came in overtime as Chicago defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2. DeBrincat now sits in the top ten of the NHL with eight goals. He is second on his team in points with 16, just behind Patrick Kane, who has 22 points. The Farmington Hills, Michigan […]

Josh Hart And Nickeil Alexander-Walker Upgraded To Probable Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Hart (back) and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) have been upgraded to probable Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. The news means both players on track to play Sunday with their respective ailments, but would likely both return to their respective bench roles. Hart has secured a steady 20-30 minute role off […]

Robert Williams III Available To Play Against Washington

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (hip) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Williams has missed the last two games with left hip soreness, but will make his return to the court on Sunday. Williams was a top-80 player at one point this season, but ever since his stint with COVID-19, his ranking has […]

Gordon Hayward Probable To Play Against Spurs

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Gordon Hayward (back) was added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Hayward is dealing with lower back discomfort, but is probable to play. Hayward has not been limited in any capacity over the past few weeks so there should not be an issue here, but […]

Semi Ojeleye Will Play Sunday

Boston Celtics guard/forward Semi Ojeleye (knee) will play Sunday against the Washington Wizards. Ojeleye was probable to play in this one, but left Friday's contest with knee soreness and there was some concern if it would be a lingering issue. Regardless, Ojeleye will play and most likely pick up his third-straight start. Ojeleye has been […]

Moritz Wagner To Start Sunday

Washington Wizards forward/center Moritz Wagner will make the start Sunday against the Boston Celtics, replacing Alex Len in the starting lineup. Len is not injured, so this looks like a shake up of the lineup by head coach Scott Brooks which would bode well for Wagner's value if he continues to keep this role. Wagner […]

Joe Pavelski Scores On Saturday

Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski tallied his league-leading seventh power-play goal of the season on Saturday. Pavelski and his teammates lost in a shootout 4-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes. The former University of Wisconsin Badger is having an excellent season with nine goals and eight assists through 12 Stars games. He plays center on the […]

Ish Smith Ruled Out For Sunday And Monday

Washington Wizards point guard Ish Smith (quad) will not play Sunday against the Boston Celtics and has also been ruled out for Monday against the Houston Rockets. Smith was doubtful to play Sunday and with a back-to-back set, it makes sense he was ruled out for both. Raul Neto figures to take the backup point […]

Carey Price Stands Tall In Saturday's Victory

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price backstopped his team to a 2-1 road win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. The 33-year-old collected his fifth win of the campaign with his strong performance, stopping 21 of 22 shots against in the contest. While the Canadiens have jumped out to a nice start to 2020-2021, Price […]

Tyler Toffoli Scores 10th Goal On Saturday

Montreal Canadiens forward Tyler Toffoli registered a goal and an assist as his team narrowly defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Saturday night. Toffoli, as he has been on multiple occasions early this season, was the most noticeable player on the ice - also producing a plus-one rating, two penalty minutes, three shots and […]

Ondrej Palat Provides Offensive Punch On Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ondrej Palat registered a goal and a primary assist in his team's lopsided 6-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday. The 29-year-old, who has now produced points in three straight contests, also contributed a plus-one rating, four shots and one hit in 18:26 of ice time. Although still early in […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Cruises To Victory On Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy picked up his ninth victory of the campaign as his team rolled over the Florida Panthers 6-1 on Saturday night. The Russian netminder didn't need to be his best but still managed to turn aside 33 of 34 shots against. Vasilevskiy, fresh off capturing his first Stanley Cup Championship, […]

Fantasy Basketball 9-Cat Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9

Things are starting to make more sense in the NBA. The Raptors are back in the playoff picture The Cavs have lost six in a row. The post-James Harden Rockets finally look as bad as we thought they would. Anyway, let's help you figure out some waiver wire additions who can boost your squad in […]

Jordan Eberle Leads Islanders To Victory On Saturday

New York Islanders forward Jordan Eberle registered a pair of points as his team defeated the visiting Boston Bruins 4-2 on Saturday evening. The 30-year-old found the back of the net in the opening frame and then provided a power-play helper on forward Mathew Barzal's game-winning goal in the third period. In addition to the […]

Luke Glendening Earns Three Points On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings forward Luke Glendening had a goal and two helpers as his team defeated the Nashville Predators 4-2. Glendening missed two games with an upper-body injury before playing again on Saturday. The Grand Rapids, Michigan native, was slotted on the fourth line playing along with center Frans Nielsen and winger Adam Erne on […]

Brad Marchand Posts Two Points On Saturday

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand scored a goal and added a primary assist in his team's 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. Having just snapped a nine-game point streak (seven goals, six assists) on the previous night, the 32-year-old looked determined to start another run in his 18:06 of ice time in […]

Justin Turner Inks Two-Year Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal that will bring back third baseman Justin Turner. Reports state it is a two-year contract worth $34 million and will become official pending a physical. The veteran infielder fared well across a shortened 2020 season, slashing .307/.400/.460 with four home runs and 23 RBI. Turner remains […]

Bam Adebayo Fills Up The Box Score In Losing Effort

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo put up his second straight double-double in a losing effort to the Jazz on Saturday. Adebayo recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and two steals in 37 minutes. He's been mired in a shooting slump- under 40 percent shooting in each of his last three games- though it was […]

Royce O'Neale Stuffs The Stat Sheet In Win Over Heat

Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale put together a juicy line in Saturday's win over Miami. O'Neal scored only eight points but compiled seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and three steals in 32 minutes. The 27-year-old has been a Swiss-army knife for the 22-5 Jazz, as he's averaging 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 triples, 1.0 […]

Mark Melancon Signs With Padres

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a deal with free-agent reliever Mark Melancon. The deal with Melancon will become official once he's passed a physical. Melancon posted 11 saves in 13 attempts, a 2.78 ERA, and a 1.28 WHIP in 22 2/3 innings pitched for the Braves in 2020. While his strikeout rates declined, […]

Rudy Gobert Notches Sixth Consecutive Double-Double

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert scored 16 points with 12 rebounds and three blocks in a 112-94 win over the Heat. Gobert shot an efficient 6 of 7 from the field and went 4-for-5 at the free-throw line, capping off yet another uber-efficient scoring effort. The 28-year-old has been playing excellent basketball during Utah's seven-game […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Saturday, February 13

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]