Luka Doncic Puts Up Near Triple-Double Against Bucks

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic compiled 28 points, nine rebounds, and 13 assists in 36 minutes during Friday's loss to the Bucks. Doncic has now put up a double-double or triple-double in the last six games. He's also scored at least 27 points in five of the past six games. The point guard is […]

Masahiro Tanaka Unlikely To Return To Bronx?

With the New York Yankees signing right-hander Corey Kluber to a one-year, $11 million deal on Friday, it could shut the door on the team re-signing starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Luis Severino (elbow) is due back from Tommy John surgery in 2021 at some point, Domingo German will return from a suspension and the club […]

Blue Jays Still In Play For Top Free Agents

The Toronto Blue Jays remain in contact with free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder George Springer after failing to lure second baseman DJ LeMahieu away from the division-rival Yankees, according to sources. The Blue Jays were reportedly the runner-up for shortstop Francisco Lindor, who was traded to the Mets last week. […]

Phillies Make Five-Year Offer To J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies made free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto a five-year offer worth slightly north of $100 million on Friday. The figure is well below Realmuto's asking price at the end of last spring training -- he was hoping to get $200 million -- and is possibly below the record average annual value for a backstop. […]

Francisco Lindor, Michael Conforto Avoid Arbitration

The New York Mets reached one-year deals with seven players on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, including shortstop Francisco Lindor ($22.3 million), outfielder Michael Conforto ($12.25 million) and first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith ($2.55 million). Lindor, a four-time All-Star, said he's not opposed to a long-term contract after being acquired from Cleveland in a blockbuster trade. […]

Cubs Sign Kris Bryant, Javier Baez To One-Year Deals

The Chicago Cubs avoided salary arbitration on Friday with third baseman Kris Bryant ($19.5 million) and shortstop Javier Baez ($11.65 million) by agreeing to one-year deals. Bryant battled through injuries in 2020 that limited him to 34 games. He hit just .206 with four home runs, while Baez also struggled by hitting .203 with eight […]

Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Rafael Devers

The Boston Red Sox avoided salary arbitration with third baseman Rafael Devers on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.575 million deal, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 24-year-old broke out in 2019 with a .311 average, 32 home runs and 115 RBI while leading the league with 54 doubles and […]

Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, Julio Urias Avoid Arbitration

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Cody Bellinger ($16.1 million), shortstop Corey Seager ($13.75 million) and left-handed pitcher Julio Urias ($3.6 million) all reached one-year deals to avoid salary arbitration on Friday. Bellinger was the 2019 National League MVP and 2017 NL Rookie of the Year but hit a career-low .239 with 12 home runs and […]

Yankees Avoid Arbitration With Aaron Judge

The New York Yankees and outfielder Aaron Judge avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $10.175 million deal. Judge won the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year in 2017, but suffered through his third injury plagued season in 2020, hitting .257 with nine home runs and 22 RBI in 101 at-bats […]

Yankees Finalizing Deal With Corey Kluber

The New York Yankees are finalizing a one-year, $11 million deal with right-hander Corey Kluber on Friday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. Pending a physical, the two-time American League Cy Young winner will head to the Bronx. Kluber suffered a torn right shoulder muscle in his first start with the Rangers in 2020 […]

Mario Edwards Jr. Suspended For Two Games

Chicago Bears defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the 2021 season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Edwards is eligible to become a free agent this offseason and will have to serve his suspension when he signs with a new team. He had […]

Latavius Murray, Taysom Hill Questionable Against Tampa

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (quadriceps) and quarterback Taysom Hill (knee) were both listed as questionable for the Divisional Round matchup against the Buccaneers on Sunday after getting in limited practices on Friday. The fact that they both practiced on Friday is good news for their chances of suiting up for the third […]

Patrick Robinson Ruled Out For Saints Defense

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Sunday's Divisional Round matchup, the third between the two clubs this season. Robinson missed practice all week. New Orleans still has a solid defense overall on the edges of the secondary with Janoris Jenkins and Marshon Lattimore locking […]

Marcus Peters Questionable For Ravens Defense

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (back) and offensive guard D.J. Fluker (knee) were both listed as questionable for the Divisional Round game against the Bills on Saturday night. Peters and Fluker were both limited in practice on Thursday, so they have a chance to be active against Buffalo. Peters also missed several games near the […]

Cooper Kupp Questionable Against Packers

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. Kupp missed practice all week, so fantasy managers should certainly be way of quarterback Jared Goff's top target if he's active this weekend. Kupp's injury wasn't deemed serious last weekend when he […]

Jordan Binnington Looking For Second Win

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will be between the pipes for Friday's game against the Colorado Avalanche. The 27-year-old allowed one goal on 27 shots in Wednesday's win over the Avs. Binnington struggled throughout the playoff bubble last season, so it was reassuring to see a convincing effort to start off 2021. The Avalanche […]

EPL DFS Lineups Picks for FanDuel (1/16/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The English Premier League returned to play during the week after a round of FA Cup games last weekend. We have some full slates of games this weekend for our DFS pleasure. This is a larger-than-normal Saturday slate with four games on the main slate. I have another full breakdown for you […]

Josh Gordon Banned Indefinitely

The NFL rescinded Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon's conditional reinstatement on Friday and left him banned from the league indefinitely. Gordon was added to the team's active roster three weeks ago and was set to return to the field when he had a setback in his battle with substance abuse that broke the terms […]

Arthur Smith Named New Falcons Head Coach

The Atlanta Falcons hired Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as their new head coach on Friday, according to sources. Smith was the team's top choice all along, so they get their man. The 38-year-old was one of seven coaching candidates for Atlanta after the team fired Dan Quinn on Oct. 11. Smith is expected […]

Philipp Grubauer Back In Goal Friday Night

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer will be in net for the team's rematch with the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. He allowed four goals on 32 shots in Wednesday's loss. The German netminder was 18-12-4 with a .916 save percentage last season. Grubauer is a viable starting option on Friday night, even after the […]

Wesley Matthews Receives Green Light To Suit Up Friday

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (Achilles) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Friday's game versus New Orleans, returning from a three-game absence due to Achilles soreness. Matthews is likely to return to his prior bench role, which has seen serious statistical fluctuations, based primarily on his ability to […]

Alex Len Remains Unavailable For Saturday’s Game

Toronto Raptors center Alex Len (personal) will miss his second straight contest due to personal reasons for Saturday's contest versus the Hornets. Having started the last two games that he has been active for, Aron Baynes has taken over starting duties in place of Len, despite Chris Boucher's emergence off the bench. Len has not […]

Tyler Johnson On Track For Return Saturday

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Tyler Johnson was not listed on the team's injury report for Saturday's contest versus Orlando, an indication that he has cleared the league's health and safety protocols. Johnson has played a minimal role off the bench when active this year, but he could be in line for extended minutes with Kyrie […]

Meyers Leonard Will Miss Third Straight Game Saturday

Miami Heat center Meyers Leonard (shoulder) has been ruled out for the third consecutive contest Saturday against the Pistons as he battles a shoulder ailment. Leonard has appeared in just three games this season, seeing a minimal role when active. His absence could loom large Saturday if Miami is unable to reach the requisite number […]

Onyeka Okongwu Faces 15-Minute Cap In Debut Friday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (foot) has been cleared to make his NBA debut Friday versus the Jazz, but will face a 15-minute restriction, per head coach Lloyd Pierce. Okongwu was nabbed with the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and is expected to play a sizable role moving forward. For the time […]

Buccaneers Defense A Solid Option Against Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense is a solid option ahead of a huge playoff matchup with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. At one point, Tampa Bay looked like the best defense in the league, but they've since fallen on hard times. Despite this, the Buccaneers still possess talent at all three levels of the […]

James Harden Questionable To Make Nets Debut Saturday

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard James Harden has been deemed questionable to suit up Saturday against the Magic as the logistics of the blockbuster trade need to still be ironed out. After beginning the year averaging 37 points through his first three games, Harden has averaged just 17.4 through his last five outings. Should he suit […]

DeMarcus Cousins Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins (ankle) has been deemed doubtful to take the floor for Saturday's game versus San Antonio due to a sore right ankle. Cousins' return has been somewhat underwhelming from a fantasy perspective, as he has averaged just 14 minutes per game, scoring in single digits in seven of his eight contests […]

Rob Gronkowski Could Bounce Back Against Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski had a catchless game last week against Washington but could bounce back in Sunday's matchup with the Saints in the Divisional Round. Gronkowski wasn't a big part of the game plan last week, at least as a receiver, though that could change against the Saints. The veteran tight […]

Houston Lists Eric Gordon As Questionable For Saturday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Eric Gordon (leg) has been bumped up to questionable to suit up for Saturday's game versus the Spurs as he continues to battle a tight left leg. Gordon was unavailable for Thursday's contest, paving the way for Sterling Brown, Ben McLemore, and David Nwaba to all get extended run on […]