Astros, Blue Jays Interested In Alex Colome

Free-agent relief pitcher Alex Colome is drawing interest from the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays, among other teams, according to sources. The 32-year-old right-hander had a nice 2.27 ERA -- the third-lowest in baseball among relievers who saved 30-plus games in the last two seasons -- after signing in 2019 as the White Sox's […]

Kevin Durant Scores 30-Plus For Fifth Time This Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant poured in 30 points with nine rebounds, six assists, two triples, and two blocks in a 125-123 victory over the Bucks. Durant got off to a slow start but picked things up quickly in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter, as he calmly drilled a go-ahead three-pointer with […]

Padres Trying To Re-Sign Jurickson Profar

The San Diego Padres are still trying to re-sign infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar, according to sources. Profar is a versatile defender coming off a career-best season with the Friars in 2020. The former top prospect with the Rangers had a career-high 113 OPS+ and started games at the keystone, first base and all three outfield spots […]

Sonny Gray, Luis Castillo Unlikely To Be Traded?

The possibility of Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray being traded might be fading. This comes after general manager Nick Krall squashed rumors of a supposed trade that would have sent right-hander Luis Castillo to the Yankees on Sunday. The Reds asked the Yankees for shortstop Gleyber Torres, but that request was turned down. Cincy is […]

James Harden Drops 34 Points,12 Assists In Win Over Bucks

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden scored 30-plus points for the second straight game as a member of his new team in Monday's win over Milwaukee. Harden scored 34 points with 12 assists, six boards, three triples and a block in 41 minutes. He became the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 […]

Dodgers Could Consider Marcus Semien At Third Base

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly considering free-agent shortstop Marcus Semien on their list of third base options if they cannot re-sign veteran third baseman Justin Turner. The Dodgers were also involved in the bidding for second baseman DJ LeMahieu, but he's closing in on a six-year, $90 million contract to return to the Yankees. […]

Blue Jays Reach Agreement With Tyler Chatwood

The Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement with right-hander Tyler Chatwood on a one-year, $3 million contract on Monday, according to a source. Chatwood will have the opportunity to earn another $2.5 million in incentives, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi. The 31-year-old is entering his 10th big league season and has played with the Angels, […]

George Springer Could Find A Team This Week

Free-agent outfielder George Springer could make his decision on a team this week, according to multiple industry sources. The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets remain the two front-runners, with both teams offering nine figures. The only things stopping the Mets pursuit of Springer may be their desire not to exceed the competitive balance […]

Martin Perez Re-Signs With Red Sox

Veteran left-hander Martin Perez agreed to a one-year, $5 million guaranteed deal to re-sign with the Boston Red Sox over the weekend, according to a source. The deal includes a club option for a second season in 2022. The 29-year-old southpaw went 3-5 with a 4.50 ERA in the shortened 2020 season with Boston. He […]

Red Sox To Be Cautious With Chris Sale

The Boston Red Sox are expected to play it safe with starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery this year. Sale remains under contract for four more years and has an option for the 2025 season, so Boston won't rush their left-handed ace back. He had surgery […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings, SuperDraft (1/19): 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 and FanDuel. If you are […]

Ravens To Release Mark Ingram II

The Baltimore Ravens will release veteran running back Mark Ingram II on Tuesday, according to league sources. The move will save the Ravens $5 million against the 2021 salary cap and will allow Ingram to get an early jump on free agency. Ingram was a healthy scratch in five of the team's final six games […]

Pirates Adding Prospects Hudson Head, Endy Rodriguez

The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring center fielder Hudson Head and catching prospect Endy Rodriguez on Monday in a three-team deal also involving the San Diego Padres and New York Mets. Head, a 19-year-old center fielder in the Padres organization, was San Diego's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The left-handed hitter still has plenty of […]

Joey Lucchesi Traded To Mets

The New York Mets are acquiring left-hander Joey Lucchesi from the San Diego Padres on Monday in a three-team deal, according to multiple reports. The Mets are sending catching prospect Endy Rodriguez to the Pirates, according to a source. Lucchesi is likely to compete for a spot at the back end of the Mets starting […]

Padres Acquiring Joe Musgrove

The San Diego Padres are in agreement on a deal to acquire right-hander Joe Musgrove from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-team deal on Monday, according to sources. The trade is pending medical reviews. Hudson Head, a well-regarded center field prospect, is expected to be among a group of prospects heading back to Pittsburgh. Musgrove […]

Jon Lester Agrees With Nationals

Left-handed starting pitcher Jon Lester agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals on Monday, according to sources familiar with the contract. Financial terms of the deal, which includes a mutual option, were not disclosed. Lester is no longer an ace, but he brings with him a wealth of playoff experience and will fit […]

Viviane Araujo Faces A Tough Veteran On Wednesday's Main Card

Viviane Araujo (9-2) defeated the flyweight veteran Montana De La Rosa her last time out in September of last year, rebounding from her first UFC loss against Jessica Eye in December of 2019. Seven of Araujo's nine career wins have come by finish, with four of those coming by submission. DraftKings has Vivi listed as […]

Ravens Waive Robert Griffin III

The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Robert Griffin III, defensive back Davontae Harris, wide receiver De'Anthony Harris and defensive back Tramon Williams on Monday. Griffin played in four games in his third season with the Ravens and made a start in place of Lamar Jackson after he contracted COVID-19 in the Week 12 loss to the […]

Roxanne Modafferi Trying To Start A Winning Streak

Roxanne Modafferi (25-17) has flipped-flopped wins and losses since joining the UFC in 2017. With a win Wednesday, Modafferi can start to build her first UFC winning streak after most recently defeating Andrea Lee in September of last year. The veteran does have some impressive UFC wins. In addition to defeating Lee, the Happy Warrior […]

Tyson Nam Looking For Third Straight Win

Tyson Nam (20-11-1) will look to string together a three-fight winning streak when he battles Matt Schnell in the mid-week matchup on Wednesday. After dropping his first two bouts after joining the UFC, Nam has looked impressive, winning his last two outings with knockouts/TKOs. Thirteen of his 20 career wins have come by finish, with […]

Matt Schnell Will Look To Rebound And Climb Flyweight Ladder

Louisiana's own Matt Schnell (14-5) will look to rebound after his first-round knockout at the hands of Alexandre Pantoja in December of 2019. Prior to the loss, Schnell was on a four-fight winning streak, which included two first-round submissions. Eleven of Schnell's 14 career professional wins have come by finish, with nine of those coming […]

Douglas Andrade Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights

Douglas Andrade (26-3) took 2020 off and will look to start off 2021 strong when he kicks off his mid-week event against Lerone Murphy on Wednesday. At 4-3 in the UFC, Andrade has lost to the very best in the division against current champions Petr Yan and Rob Font. His last time in the Octagon, […]

Lerone Murphy Looking For A Win Wednesday

Lerone Murphy (9-0-1) scored a very impressive first-round knockout in July of last year after sustaining a draw in his UFC debut against Zubaira Tukhugov in September of 2019. Murphy sports a heavy hand, earning six of his nine career professional wins with a knockout. The Manchester Top Team prospect lands 2.59 significant strikes per […]

Nick Robertson Out One Month Due To Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson will be sidelined for about four weeks with a knee injury. The 19-year-old rookie played just two minutes and 20 seconds in his team's 3-2 defeat of the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Coming off an impressive 86-point (55 goals, 31 assists) season with the Peterborough Petes of the […]

Jake Allen Set For Canadiens Debut On Monday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen will make his debut with his new organization versus the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. The 30-year-old, acquired from the St. Louis Blues over the offseason, is coming off an outstanding season in a backup role in 2019-2020 - collecting 12 wins to go along with a 2.15 goals-against average and […]

Denver Hopes To Have Michael Porter Jr. Back Friday

Denver Nuggets small/power forward Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest versus the Thunder, but the team is optimistic about having him back for Friday's matchup with Phoenix. Porter has not played since Dec. 29 due to the league's health and safety protocols, having gotten off to a strong start to the […]

Devin Booker Has Awful Game Against Memphis

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker shot a horrible 5-for-21 from the field and finished with a 12-point dud in Monday's loss to Memphis. Booker opened the scoring in the game but then had to wait for the final minutes of the opening half to add to his tally. He was 2-for-6 from downtown in […]

Cam Talbot Set For Third Straight Start On Monday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot will take the crease for his third consecutive start as his team will take the ice versus the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. The 33-year-old, who signed a three-year, $11 million contract with the Wild over the offseason, has picked up victories in his first two starts with his new club. […]

J.T. Miller Set To Make Season Debut On Monday

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller will take the ice for his first game of the season versus the Calgary Flames on Monday. The 27-year-old, who missed the Canucks' first two games due to Covid-19 protocol, is expected to jump into his usual position on the team's first line alongside forwards Elias Petterson and Brock Boeser. […]

Deandre Ayton Returns To Double-Double Form

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton collected a nice double-double in Monday's loss to Memphis, finishing with 18 points and 16 rebounds. He also had three assists and one block with 7-for-14 shooting from the floor and a 4-for-5 effort at the line. Ayton had gone two games without a double-double before finding his mojo again […]