Wendell Carter Jr. Could Return on Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) was able to get through a 3-on-3 practice on Friday. He was expected to play in Thursday's game, but the team decided to hold him out of that one. It sounds like Carter might be able to play in Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Fantasy owners should […]

Bases Loaded Podcast - All Things Fantasy Baseball w/ Nick Pollack (@PitcherList)

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) is  joined by Nick Pollack (@PitcherList) and they discuss all things fantasy baseball! Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune […]

Otto Porter Practices on Friday

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (foot) was able to get in some 3-on-3 work during Friday's practice. He was a full participant during Tuesday's practice and appears close to returning to the court. There's a chance that Porter is able to suit up for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Ryan Arcidiacono and Shaquille Harrison […]

Markieff Morris Has Agreed on Buyout

Detroit Pistons forward Markieff Morris has agreed to a contract buyout with the organization. He didn't play in Thursday's game versus the Milwaukee Bucks, so this was likely already on the table before that game. The Pistons are using the youth movement with Sekou Doumbouya and Christian Wood leading the charge. Thon Maker and John […]

Danny Santana Exits After One Inning

Texas Rangers outfielder Danny Santana (calf) was removed from the first game of spring training on Friday for precautionary reasons. The utility man led off against the Kansas City Royals and grounded out on the first pitch he saw. Santana was a big surprise in 2019 as he produced all over the diamond for Texas […]

Pavel Francouz Signs Two-Year Contract Extension

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz inked a two-year, $4 million ($2 million average annual value) contract extension to remain in Denver on Friday. The 29-year-old, playing in his first full season with the Avalanche, has been excellent in a backup role - posting 14 wins, a 2.44 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage in […]

Bears Releasing Taylor Gabriel, Prince Amukamara

The Chicago Bears are releasing wide receiver Taylor Gabriel and cornerback Prince Amukamara on Friday, according to a source. Gabriel played in just nine games in his second and final season in Chicago in 2019 because of injuries, catching only 29 passes (48 targets) for 353 yards and four touchdowns. He's still on the right […]

Jaguars Pick Up Chris Conley's Option

The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised their team options for fifth-year wide receiver Chris Conley and fourth-year safety Jarrod Wilson on Friday. Conley will be under contract for 2020, while Wilson is now under contract through 2021. Conley set a career high in catches (47), receiving yards (775) and yards per catch (16.5) in his first season […]

Tyrell Williams Making Good Progress

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) is making good progress from the plantar fasciitis issues he dealt with last season. In his first year with the Raiders, Williams caught 42 passes for 651 yards and six touchdowns. He only missed two games but was slowed by his foot issues, mostly in the second […]

Ondrej Kase Headed To Boston

Forward Ondrej Kase was traded to the Boston Bruins by the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward David Backes, defenseman Axel Andersson and a 2020 first-round draft pick on Friday. Kase, who is currently out due to illness, has posted 23 points (seven goals, 16 assists) and 135 shots in 49 games with the Ducks […]

Luis Robert Leading Off Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert will be leading off on Saturday. Robert is arguably the best prospect in the game and has sky high potential heading into 2020. White Sox manager Rick Renteria recently said that third baseman Yoan Moncada and shortstop Tim Anderson would bat first and second when the season starts, but […]

Alshon Jeffery May Be Open To Trade

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery could be open to a trade if the team explores one this offseason. However, he could be tough to trade coming off a Lisfranc foot injury while having high salary cap numbers the next two seasons. Jeffery has a history of injuries during his playing career and managed to […]

Michael Kopech Throwing Well In Spring Training

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (elbow) showed “electric” stuff, according to White Sox catcher Seby Zavala. Kopech was once one of the best pitching prospects in the game and a key piece back in the Chris Sale deal, but he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018 and missed all of 2019. Kopech has unlimited […]

Chances Improving That Trent Williams Stays With Redskins

The Washington Redskins are growing increasingly hopeful that left tackle Trent Williams will return to the team, as head coach Ron Rivera has made him one of his offseason priorities in trying to get him to return. Williams held out last season because of beef with the team's previous front-office regime and training staff, but […]

Colts Linked To Nelson Agholor

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to be in the market for wide receivers this offseason, and they've already been linked to Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent wide receiver Nelson Agholor. Agholor had his best season in 2017 when Frank Reich and Mike Groh were offensive assistants -- they are both with the Colts now. In just […]

Robinson Chirinos To Miss A Week Of Spring Training Games

Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos (hamstring) will not be behind the plate when the team takes the field for their first spring training game on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. The offseason acquisition is still nursing a hamstring strain that he suffered in January and will be limited to bullpen work for the next week. […]

Brendan McKay Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that starting pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay (shoulder) has been dealing with some shoulder stiffness, but the two-way prospect threw from 120 feet on Friday, so the injury isn't believed to be serious. McKay has yet to throw a bullpen session in camp. The 24-year-old hits from the left […]

Yoenis Cespedes Not Yet Fully Running This Spring

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, still recovering from heel surgeries and a broken left ankle, has yet to run all-out sprints this spring training. Due to a number of injuries, Cespedes has not played in a game since July 2018 and has played in only 119 games since the beginning of 2017. Heading into […]

Rockies, White Sox The Front-Runners For Yasiel Puig

The Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox have emerged as the front-runners to sign outfielder Yasiel Puig. Puig is easily the biggest name left on the free-agent market, but he could have a home soon. Landing with either team would be enticing from a fantasy point of view, but the main question would be how […]

D.J. Augustin is Available on Friday

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (knee) will be available for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Augustin has been sidelined since the middle of January and missed 15 straight games. He should be eased back into action, so he won't be much of a fantasy option right now. Michael Carter-Williams will see less minutes and […]

Gregory Polanco To DH In First Two Spring Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) will be used as a designated hitter in his first two spring games, according to manager Derek Shelton. Polanco isn't really limited at all physically in camp, but the Pirates are slow playing it with him after he's dealt with shoulder problems the last two seasons. Some fantasy managers […]

Elfrid Payton is Ruled Out for Friday

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was playing very well before the All-Star break, so this hurts to lose him when he was finally performing. Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank Ntilikina will split up the minutes on Friday. Neither player is worth […]

Ben Simmons is Probable for Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He sat out of Thursday's game versus the Brooklyn Nets due to lower back tightness. He reportedly went through a workout and responded well, so that's a good sign for Saturday. Raul Neto would head back to the […]

No Timetable For Alex Verdugo

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said that the team still doesn't have a timetable on outfielder Alex Verdugo (back). Verdugo is running outside and also threw for the first time since September on Thursday. It sounds like he's making some progress from a stress fracture in his back, but it seems more likely than […]

Luis Severino Leaves Camp For Testing

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) has left camp and is headed to New York for a battery of tests starting Monday. The Yankees don't know how long Severino will need to be shut down, and manager Aaron Boone said it's too early to say if the 26-year-old will be ready for the […]

Ian Happ (OF/2B, CHC) - Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~280 CURRENT ADP: ~323 overall ANALYSIS: Ian Happ burst onto the scene in 2017, hitting 24 home runs in 115 games, and many people were ready to anoint him as a long-time legitimate fantasy asset. Then his swing-and-miss tendencies got the better of him in 2018,  he wound up in the […]

Archie Bradley Wins Arbitration, Remains Buy-Low Candidate

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Archie Bradley won his arbitration case against the Diamondbacks and is set to earn $4.1 million this year. He took over as the closer halfway through the season in 2019 and saved 18 games. The Diamondbacks are sporting an improved lineup and should be in line for an increase in wins, which means […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Records Two Points In Loss

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand posted a goal and a primary assist as his team fell 4-3 in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena on Thursday night. In registering two points, the 24-year-old extended his personal point streak to six games. In addition, Bjorkstrand has now contributed at least one point in […]

Travis Konecny Registers Three Points In Thursday's Win

Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny buried a goal and added two assists as his team picked up a 4-3 overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. With the three-point performance, Konecny has now logged six points (two goals, four assists) over his past two contests and has posted greater than a point-per-game over […]

Lucas Giolito To Throw On Saturday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (chest) is scheduled to throw on Saturday. Giolito was sidelined early in spring training with a strained chest muscle, but appears to be making progress. Giolito is coming off a breakout campaign in 2019 and RotoBaller has him as the number 16 starting pitcher entering 2020. Giolito pitches […]