Players Association May Not Want Any Preseason Games

NFL teams want to play just two preseason games in 2020 in order to get a read on their rosters and to get ready for Week 1 of the regular season, but the Players Association hasn't signed off on anything yet and is wondering if it's smart to start mixing teams for games that don't […]

Max Meyer Officially Signs With Marlins

The Miami Marlins have officially signed first-round pick Max Meyer. Meyer was the third overall pick, selected out of the University of Minnesota. He will be added to the Marlins 60-player pool, and is expected to be one of the fastest movers from the 2020 draft. He is most likely on the player pool so […]

A's Add Robert Puason, Others To Player Pool

The Oakland Athletics added six players to their player pool Wednesday, including first-round pick Robert Puason. The 17-year-old infielder will report to the team's satellite camp. Puason is highly unlikely to play in the majors this season, but it's good news for his long-term development to train with big-leaguers. Among the five other players Oakland […]

Kemba Walker Ready To Go

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) is reportedly ready to go during the upcoming NBA restart. Walker has been dealing with knee issues all season long, but having a few months off because of the hiatus has helped him. "I really needed to use that break. It definitely helped me get back to myself and […]

J.R. Smith Officially Signing With Lakers

Free-agent guard J.R. Smith has officially agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. This was an expected move after Avery Bradley decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart. Smith should find his way into the rotation, but he might not have a significant role. Alex Caruso and Rajon Rondo are likely […]

Daily Fantasy Golf DraftKings Picks (PGA DFS): Rocket Mortgage Classic

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Dustin Johnson took home his 21st title on the PGA Tour during last week's Travelers Championship, outlasting Kevin Streelman late to get himself across the finish line. The American got off to a slow start in Connecticut by posting a one-over par score through 12 holes on Thursday but found something with […]

Daily Fantasy Golf FanDuel Picks (PGA DFS): Rocket Mortgage Classic

Hello RotoBaller PGA family! Golf's return continued to provide tons of drama, as Dustin Johnson outlasted another star-studded field to win the Travelers Championship. We have another great tournament on deck this week as the PGA Tour heads to Michigan and Detroit Golf Club for the Rocket Mortgage Classic! In this article, we'll discuss some […]

Lou Williams Expected To Join Clippers In Orlando

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams is expected to join the team in Orlando for the restart, according to head coach Doc Rivers. "I would be very surprised if he is not [with the team]," Rivers said. Williams mentioned in mid-June that he was split 50/50 on whether or not to play in Orlando. Losing […]

PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown: Rocket Mortgage Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - Rocket Mortgage Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the Rocket Mortgage Classic! My name is Tommy Bell, and in this article you will find my favorite DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. You can find me on Twitter for all […]

Bradley Beal Unsure About Playing In Orlando

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is undecided about playing during the upcoming NBA restart. He continues to work out with the team, but has not made up his mind about playing. The Wizards are currently 5.5 games behind the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic. They only have eight games to make up the difference, so […]

KBO Betting Picks (7/2/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

We were a Kia walk-off grand slam away from a sweep. The Tigers won the game but our runline suffered because of it. However, NC took care of business early, while KT exploded for 11 runs giving us a winning day. It was one of the more exciting days of the KBO recently. Wednesday, July […]

Dwight Powell Begins Treadmill Work

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (Achilles) has begun working on a treadmill and doing some light shooting. He had right Achilles surgery in late January and is considered questionable for the beginning of the 2020-2021 season. He obviously won't take part in the upcoming NBA restart, but he will travel with the team. Willie Cauley-Stein […]

Jalen Brunson Months Away From Playing

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) will not play during the upcoming NBA restart and is still months away, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. His surgically repaired shoulder is getting better, but he is not ready to take the court yet. Brunson will travel with the team, but he won't take the court again […]

Joel Embiid Working Hard During Shutdown

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has taken his work to another level during the league shutdown. Head coach Brett Brown said that no player on the roster has "put in more time than Joel Embiid" during the hiatus. Earlier in the season Embiid admitted he was not playing up to his standards. However, he has […]

Thomas Bryant Says He's 100 Percent Healed

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (foot) said that he is "fully healed, 100 percent healed." He missed time earlier in the season due to a foot stress fracture. The Wizards are happy to have him back for the restart. Davis Bertans has decided to sit out, which will likely mean more minutes for Bryant. It […]

Marvin Bagley Ready To Play

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley (foot) is ready to get back on the court, according to head coach Luke Walton. The Kings are unsure how they will use Bagley at the beginning of the restart later this month. Walton mentioned that he is excited to have Bagley back after him being sidelined since January with […]

Jusuf Nurkic Will Not Have Minutes Limit

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (leg) will not have a minutes limit during the restart, according to head coach Terry Stotts. It appears the Blazers are debating on starting Nurkic over Eli Whiteside. Nurkic would likely see minutes around the 20-23 range, but it should be a 50/50 split with Whiteside. The fact that […]

Hassan Whiteside Expected To Move To The Bench

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is expected to come off the bench during the upcoming NBA restart. Head coach Terry Stotts said that "in all likelihood" Jusuf Nurkic will start with Carmelo Anthony. Trevor Ariza has decided to opt out, which means Anthony will likely start at small forward. Zach Collins would be the […]

Lakers Hopeful Dwight Howard Will Play In Orlando

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard is unsure whether or not he'll join the team for the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. Head coach Frank Vogel and the rest of the organization is "hopeful and optimistic" that Howard will play during the restart. However, JaVale McGee and Kyle Kuzma would see bigger roles if Howard […]

Grayson Allen Has Been Progressing

Memphis Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen (hip) has been progressing, and the team will know more once he can play 5-on-5, according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. Allen was expected to miss the rest of the season, but the hiatus has given him extra time to rest. However, Justise Winslow (back) should be returning to the […]

Justise Winslow Should Be Ready To Play

Memphis Grizzlies guard Justise Winslow (back) is expected to be ready to play during the Orlando restart. Winslow has been symptom-free since April and is "looking good, feeling good," according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. He has only played in 11 games this season due to injuries, but Winslow can make an impact when healthy. […]

Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr. Ready For Orlando

Memphis Grizzlies power forwards Brandon Clarke (quad) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) are looking good and are expected to be ready for the Orlando restart, according to head coach Taylor Jenkins. Both players were close to getting back on the court right before the hiatus happened. They've been given plenty of time to get back […]

Carmelo Anthony, Gary Trent Jr. Could See Bigger Roles

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony and guard Gary Trent Jr. could see increased playing time during the upcoming NBA restart. Trevor Ariza has decided to opt out, which means more playing time for someone else. Head coach Terry Stotts mentioned that Anthony and Trent are options to replace Ariza at small forward. Both players […]

Rodney Hood Able To Dunk During Workout

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Rodney Hood (Achilles) has been making solid improvements during the hiatus. He was able to dunk during a recent workout. He won't be taking part in the upcoming NBA restart after suffering an Achilles injury back in December. The Blazers are hopeful that Hood will be back at 100 percent for […]

Caleb Swanigan Opts Out Of NBA Restart

Portland Trail Blazers forward Caleb Swanigan has decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. The 23-year-old forward has not been a big part of the rotation, so the Blazers should be fine. He played in 20 games for the team, averaging around 13 minutes per contest. The Blazers are getting back […]

Thabo Sefolosha Opting Out Of Orlando Restart

Houston Rockets forward Thabo Sefolosha has decided to opt out of the upcoming restart in Orlando, Florida. It's unclear why he is deciding to sit out, but he was barely part of the rotation anyway. At times, Sefolosha would see around 10 minutes, but his absence should not make a huge impact. P.J. Tucker, Danuel […]

Andrew Toles Suffering From Mental Illness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles, who was arrested after he was found sleeping behind the Key West International Airport in Florida last week, has been in at least 20 mental health facilities since 2019. His sister, Morgan Toles, said "we didn't know whether he was dead or alive." His family seeks legal guardianship, but […]

Colin Moran Expected To Play A Lot At Hot Corner

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that he expects third baseman Colin Moran to see most of the playing time at third base this year. "I don’t think it’s an open competition. I think you’re going to see Colin [Moran] there a lot," Shelton said. Other candidates to see time at the hot corner this […]

NFL Shortening Preseason To Two Weeks

The National Football League is shortening the 2020 preseason to two games as part of a larger acclimatization plan for players following an unprecedented virtual offseason program amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a source. Most players will still report to training camp on July 28, but the first preseason games won't be played until […]