Ben Griffin Looking For Consistency At Houston Open

Before his last two starts, Ben Griffin was having a stellar start to the 2025 season. The last two starts in Florida were not kind to Griffin, with missed cuts at The PLAYERS Championship and the Valspar Championship. This week's venue is Memorial Park Golf Course, where the longer hitters have the advantage, as the […]

Luke Jackson Earns The Save On Tuesday

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Luke Jackson closed out the team's 6-3 victory over the Royals on Tuesday night, earning a save with a perfect ninth inning. Chris Martin pitched the eighth inning in what could be a preview of how the Rangers will line up their bullpen to start the season. Both pitchers were very […]

Graham Pauley Will Start At 3B On Tuesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley was optioned to Triple-A last week, but he'll start for the Marlins in Tuesday's spring training game against the Yankees. Pauley's outlook to start the year has changed with news that Connor Norby (oblique) will miss four weeks with an oblique strain. The Marlins acquired the 24-year-old left-handed hitter […]

Lauri Markkanen Will Not Play Against Grizzlies

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss additional time and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2023 All-Star will sit out a fourth consecutive game. It's the second straight game he will miss due to an illness. Utah has no interest in winning and will continue to give […]

Nick Dunlap Looking For Ball-Striking Form Ahead Of Houston Open

It has been a rough stretch over the last couple of events for Nick Dunlap, as he has posted true strokes gained averages of -3.78 and -3.57 in strokes gained off the tee en route to missing back-to-back cuts at The Players and the API. That type of performance won't get things done, even at […]

Jake Knapp Looks To Bounce Back At Texas Children's Houston Open

After missing the cut at last week's Valspar Championship, Jake Knapp is looking for redemption at Memorial Park. Prior to last week, Knapp was as hot as any golfer on tour with four straight top 25 finishes. Memorial Park is a venue that caters to longer hitters, as just under 33% of approach shots come […]

Orlando's Dynamic Duo Gets The Best Of LeBron And Luka

It was a big night in Orlando. Not only did Dwight Howard become the 13th inductee into the Magic Hall of Fame, but it was also Franz Wagner bobblehead night. And if that wasn't enough juice, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers were in town. Fans at the Kia Center were treated […]

Duncan Robinson Uncertain To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. He may be forced to exit the lineup due to lower back pain. Robinson has started in five of the past six games, and the Heat will certainly feel his absence if […]

Connor Norby Will Miss About Four Weeks

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (oblique) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left-oblique strain, according to manager Clayton McCullough, and will miss about four weeks. Norby hit a triple on Saturday and hurt himself on the swing, although an awkward slide into third base could have made the issue worse. Last season, Norby hit […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Iffy For Tuesday

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran sniper sprained his left ankle on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks and sat out Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Malik Beasley hopped into the starting unit […]

4 Starting Pitcher Draft Targets With Upside - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks (American League)

Like most things, the key to success is being prepared. Drafting for a fantasy baseball team is no different, and lucky for you, you came to the right place. RotoBaller has already compiled many articles, rankings, and everything you need to prepare for your fantasy baseball drafts. For this piece, I will discuss starting pitchers, […]

Cade Cunningham Questionable To Play On Tuesday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (calf) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the San Antonio Spurs. A left calf contusion could keep Cunningham sidelined for a second consecutive game. When Cunningham exited the lineup on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Dennis Schroder was used as the starting point guard. He struggled with his […]

DJ Herz Placed On The Injured List

Nationals left-hander DJ Herz (elbow) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list with a UCL sprain. Herz was optioned to Triple-A Rochester last Friday after dealing with a "dead arm" this spring. He showed a high ceiling with a 10.7 K/9 in 88 2/3 innings with the Nats last year with a 4.16 […]

Platoon Hitters to Target for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Late-Round Value Picks

It is so widely accepted as ironclad fantasy law that we rarely stop to consider its validity: avoid platoon bats at all costs, they say. We will not argue that fantasy managers should aim to roster many such players, but as “they” also say, there’s a time and place for everything. It’s true that innings […]

Jalen Williams Questionable Against Kings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. He has missed six games due to a right hip strain. While Williams seems to be getting closer to his return, he might still be out on Tuesday. During Williams' absence, Cason Wallace has started regularly, providing […]

Chet Holmgren Listed As Questionable For Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (hip) may be sidelined for a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings, as the team lists him as questionable on the injury report. Holmgren was a late scratch on Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a left hip strain, and he could miss additional […]

Third Base Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates - Players to Consider Avoiding in Drafts

With Opening Day nearly here, we are in the thick of the fantasy baseball draft season. Fantasy baseball sleepers and busts lists are here. Depth charts are being updated. It's a wonderful time of year when almost any team or player looks like they have the potential to add value in fantasy baseball leagues. But […]

Ja Morant Remains On The Shelf Tuesday

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hamstring) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. The Grizzlies star is nursing a sore hamstring and will get his next opportunity to return on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, Scotty Pippen Jr. should continue to receive extra usage on Tuesday […]

What Are Statcast xStats? Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Statcast Expected Statistics (xStats). This article is a deeper dive into xStats and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explain what Statcast's xStats are and how they work in layman's terms anyone can understand. We'll also look at how well […]

Donovan Mitchell Unavailable Against Portland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) will not suit up for Tuesday's clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ruled out for groin injury management purposes. Ty Jerome, De'Andre Hunter, and Isaac Okoro are expected to fill larger roles with Mitchell unavailable. The latter started in Mitchell's place in back-to-back games when he […]

Stephen Curry Questionable Tuesday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (pelvis) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. He could be out for a second consecutive game due to a pelvic contusion. Curry practiced on Monday, which is a good sign regarding his potential return. However, he has not yet been officially cleared. Brandin Podziemski, […]

Updated Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers for Drafts (2025)

Shortstop is one of the most loaded positions heading into fantasy baseball drafts. It's one of the few positions you can afford to wait toward the middle or late rounds before drafting their starter. At RotoBaller HQ, we guide you through all the SS tiers with our MLB team's updated fantasy baseball shortstop rankings and […]

Updated Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers for Drafts (2025)

Opening Day is around the corner, and there is only a short amount of time left in the fantasy baseball draft season. With there being a high demand for fantasy baseball points content, we are back with more points rankings. Today, we review our MLB team's updated fantasy baseball second base rankings and tiers for […]

Updated Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers for Drafts (2025)

It's crunch time with Opening Day around the corner, and we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings to help you crush your league drafts. Time is running out for the fantasy baseball draft season. We continue our rankings series with our MLB team's fantasy baseball third base rankings and tiers for points leagues and H2H […]

Updated Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers for Drafts (2025)

The fantasy offseason is winding down, and the countdown to Opening Day is on. At RotoBaller HQ, we have been providing fantasy points rankings and wrapping up the series with our catcher rankings. Whether your league requires you to start two catchers or one, we've got you covered with our MLB team's updated fantasy baseball […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Scott Engel's 2025 Picks

Drafting your fantasy baseball team is only the beginning of the 2025 journey. In real life, baseball is a constant game of adjustments, and you will always have to make your own adjustments as a fantasy player because rosters are so large and there is more work to be done in this game than in […]

Every MLB Team’s Biggest Prospect Bust Since 2010

While most top prospects often develop into superstars, sometimes they do not become top players. Instead, they either cannot make it through the minor leagues or can never take the step in the ma...

Max Greyserman Trying To Shake Off Poor Weekend At Houston Open

Max Greyserman finally had one of those weekends at The Players Championship. The American golfer, born in New Jersey, missed the cut behind a 74 and 78. That came on the heels of three straight Top 25 results. Greyserman has played well this season with a Top 10 at The American Express (T-7). Most of […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight we have an eight-game slate, headlined by Warriors at Heat, followed by Thunder at Kings on TNT. These articles focus on the best plays, typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to succeeding in NBA DFS is making […]

NFL Post-Free Agency Running Back Power Rankings: Projecting All 32 Starters in 2025

Tyrone Tracy Jr. surprised many as a fifth-round pick in 2024. He played well enough to usurp Devin Singletary as the starting running back in this backfield. Tracy will likely get a chance to pro...