Giannis Antetokounmpo Available On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is available for Thursday's meeting with the Clippers. The 30-year-old last played during the February 2 matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, he was diagnosed with a strained calf and missed the Bucks' last six games. Antetokounmpo, along with Damian Lillard (hamstring), will operate under a minutes restriction. As […]

Jonathan Kuminga Back Practicing, Out On Friday

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) won't play on Friday against the Kings. However, he has resumed practicing. The 22-year-old last played during the win over Memphis on January 4. Unfortunately, he suffered a sprained right ankle, keeping him off the floor for the Warriors' last 21 contests. With the latest update, it appears […]

Marcus Smart Set To Make Debut For Washington On Friday

Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart has been cleared to suit up for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smart will make his debut with his new club after being traded from the Memphis Grizzlies. The defensive specialist could be an interesting fantasy contributor if he steps into a significant role with Washington, but the Wizards' […]

Juan Yepez Working At Third Base In Camp

The Washington Post's Spencer Nusbaum reports that Washington Nationals infielder Juan Yepez has been seeing most of his work at spring training at third base. The 27-year-old Venezuelan could be competing for a regular role at the hot corner for the Nats to open the 2025 regular season, although the last time he played at […]

Khris Middleton To Make His Wizards Debut On Friday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Khris Middleton will make his debut with his new club against his former team, the Milwaukee Bucks, on Friday. The Bucks traded Middleton to the Wizards right before the NBA trade deadline. Middleton last played in a game 18 days ago and finished with 20 points, two rebounds and four assists across 26 […]

Fred VanVleet Will Be A Game-Time Decision On Friday

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (ankle) missed the last seven games before the All-Star break, but coach Ime Udoka said he would be a game-time decision on Friday when the Rockets take on the Timberwolves. In his 45 games this season, FVV averaged 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.6 steals in 35.5 minutes per […]

Malcolm Brogdon Out Of Action For Friday

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) will be unavailable for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The veteran guard suffered a sprained ankle right before the All-Star break. Brogdon has battled several injuries this season, playing in just 24 games. However, the 32-year-old has been relatively productive when available, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Ready To Return On Friday

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (hand) said he is ready to return on Friday when the Rockets resume their season against the Timberwolves after the All-Star break. Coach Ime Udoka said that Smith would not be on any minutes restriction, even though it will be his first game since January 1. Smith started all […]

Michael Toglia Says He's An Everyday Player

Colorado Rockies switch-hitting first baseman Michael Toglia is preparing to be an everyday player in 2025 after he hit .218/.311/.456 with 25 home runs (one shy of the team lead), 55 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 62 runs scored in a career-high 116 games played in his third year in the big leagues. Toglia began […]

Dwight Powell Doubtful To Return Friday

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (hip) is nearing a return but is unlikely to be ready to play this Friday when Dallas hosts the Pelicans. Powell went through non-contact activities during practice on Thursday but was listed as doubtful on the injury report for Friday. Powell has been sidelined since January 17, but he has […]

Charlie Morton Under The Weather

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Charlie Morton (illness) was not in camp on Thursday due to an illness. Morton could miss a few days of spring training while he recovers, but he should be back with the team sooner than later. The 41-year-old veteran is expected to slot in as the team's No. 3 starter behind Grayson […]

P.J. Washington Questionable Friday Against The Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) was able to return to practice on Thursday and was listed as questionable for the team's Friday matchup at home against the Pelicans. Washington has been sidelined since February 8 and missed six of the Mavs' last seven games with his ankle injury. With both Daniel Gafford (knee) and […]

Albert Suarez To Start Grapefruit League Opener

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced that right-hander Albert Suarez will get the nod to start the Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suarez didn't break camp with the big-league squad last year as a non-roster invite at spring training but was called up early on and debuted on April 17. He […]

Kevin Love Out Friday Versus Raptors

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (personal) is away from the team for personal reasons for Friday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors and will miss a fifth straight game. The veteran averages only 10.5 minutes per game in his 19 games this season, so his absence won't impact the rotation much. He's also averaging career lows in points with […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - 2025 Atlanta - Ambetter Health 400 DFS, Betting Picks

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. […]

Tyler Herro Likely Good To Go On Friday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (shoulder) is probable for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Herro has been dealing with pain in his right shoulder and was listed on the team's injury report on Thursday. However, it appears that he will be good to go against the Raptors for Friday. The 25-year-old sharpshooter is having an excellent […]

Paul Goldschmidt To Play In Spring Opener On Friday

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will start in the team's Grapefruit League opener on Friday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. In addition to Goldy, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez and Cody Bellinger are scheduled to play. After seeing a notable decline in his offensive skills […]

Ian Hamilton Faces Live Hitters

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton (calf) faced hitters in a live batting practice session at spring training on Thursday. Hamilton should be ready for Opening Day in late March after injuring his calf in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series last October against the Cleveland Guardians. In his second season in […]

Jarred Vanderbilt Ruled Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery management) will not play Thursday night as the Lakers finish a back-to-back set coming out of the All-Star break with a trip to Portland. Vanderbilt is still working his way back from surgery on both feet in the offseason and has been playing very limited minutes. […]

Jakob Poeltl Ruled Out For Friday Versus Heat

According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hip) won't suit up against the Miami Heat on Friday. Poeltl will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a right hip contusion. Fantasy managers have certainly felt the loss of Poeltl, who has been a reliable double-double machine this season, averaging 14.2 points and […]

Landen Roupp To Start Cactus League Opener On Saturday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp will start the team's Cactus League opener on Saturday against the Texas Rangers and will likely throw two innings. Roupp will kick things off for the Giants this weekend after making his major-league debut in 2024 and going 1-2 with a 3.58 ERA (3.42 FIP), a 1.37 WHIP and […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Resumes Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is set to resume baseball activities at spring training on Thursday. Fitzgerald has been dealing with a lower-back injury early in spring training, but it's not considered very serious. The 27-year-old might be delayed in playing in Cactus League games initially, but he should be ready well […]

Norman Powell Is Questionable Thursday Against The Bucks

Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (knee) was added to the injury report as questionable due to knee soreness after not being listed on the team's initial report. He went off for 41 points in 46 minutes against the Jazz in Utah just before the break, but he's now dealing with knee soreness which could […]

Our Guys (Hitters) for 2025 - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 375)

Welcome to episode 375 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

Bobby Miller Struck By Comebacker In Cactus League Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller (head) was struck in the head by a comebacker in a scary situation on Thursday in the team's Cactus League opener against the Chicago Cubs. The good news is that Miller was able to walk off the field after trainers came to check on him. The 25-year-old walked the […]

Bobby Portis Suspended 25 Games

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy. Portis's agent confirmed the suspension and said that his client unintentionally took a pain medication called Tramadol instead of Toradol. Portis had been more active lately, helping the Bucks fill in for the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), […]

Aaron Judge To Be Held Out Of Spring Games Until March 1

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Austin Wells will be held out of Grapefruit League games until around March 1, according to manager Aaron Boone. "He played 150, 160 games last year. I don't want to rush him," Boone said. The Yankees are just giving the 32-year-old MVP a little extra time off […]

LeBron James Uncertain For Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot injury management) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Trail Blazers after playing through a questionable tag on Wednesday night in the Lakers' loss to the Hornets. James ended up logging 38 minutes and turning in a double-double with 26 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds, and two blocked […]

Spencer Steer To Start Throwing Soon

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that first baseman/outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) "is going to start throwing here fairly soon." Steer dealt with right-shoulder soreness late last season, and it has followed him into the early part of spring training, causing the Reds to play it safe with him early on. Cincy will probably also […]

Luka Doncic Ruled Out Thursday

According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (injury management) will not play Thursday when the team finishes their back-to-back against the Trail Blazers in Portland. Doncic had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in 33 minutes on Wednesday in a loss to the Hornets. It was his first game […]