Francisco Lindor Feels Good

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (back) was on pace to play 162 games last season before going down with an injury in September. Head coach Carlos Mendoza was asked if Lindor would have rest days throughout the season because of the back issue. It doesn't sound like that is the plan right now as […]

Seven More Accusations Of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior Against Justin Tucker

The Baltimore Banner reports that seven additional massage therapists have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior, bringing the total to 16 women at eight Baltimore-area spas that have thrown accusations his way. This situation looks awfully similar to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's, when he was suspended 11 games and fined […]

Points Leagues: 2B Fantasy Baseball Values, Fades for 2025 Drafts - Undervalued, Overvalued Picks

Welcome RotoBallers to our series about fantasy baseball points leagues, focusing on second basemen who are undervalued and overvalued based on fantasy baseball ADPs. Fantasy baseball owners will have a hard time managing the second base position in 2025. There are only a few elite options at the position this season, and the rest are […]

MLB Power Rankings: Top Philadelphia Phillies Prospects (2025)

The Philadelphia Phillies are always in contention mode. General manager Dave Dombrowski loves to trade prospects for win-now pieces, meaning this farm system will likely be strong. But there is plenty of talent to like at the top, especially with Andrew Painter. Today, we will cover the Philadelphia Phillies' top 10 prospects heading into the […]

Paul DeJong Signs One-Year Deal With Washington

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, free-agent infielder Paul DeJong has signed a one-year contract worth $1 million with the Washington Nationals. DeJong spent the 2024 campaign playing with the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. Across 139 games, DeJong held a .227/.276/.427 line with 24 home runs and two stolen bases. He […]

Mid-Round Starting Pitcher (SP) Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets in 2025

Welcome RotoBallers to our article about mid-round starting pitcher draft values and draft targets! We are here to help you crush your fantasy baseball drafts, as fantasy managers are gearing up for another exciting draft season. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players who can provide a great […]

Alex Bregman Will See Opportunities Across The Infield

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman will see opportunities at several positions in the infield. Cotillo noted that Bregman has already begun to see work at second base and shortstop during his first day of camp. Cotillo noted that the original assumption was that Bregman was viewed as the […]

2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Starting Lineup - Qualifying Positions for Every Driver

Chase Briscoe will start in the pole position for the Daytona 500 after setting the fastest time in qualifying. This is the third time in his Cup career that he will start from the first position,...

Josh Knoth Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

According to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Brewers pitching prospect Josh Knoth (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season. Knoth joined the Brewers organization in 2023. He made his professional debut last summer at Single-A. Across 84 1/3 innings with the Carolina Mudcats, the right-hander posted a 4.48 […]

Ty France Expected To Play "A Lot"

According to Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune, Twins first baseman Ty France is "going to play a lot" during the 2025 season. France signed a one-year deal with Minnesota earlier in February and could have a path to a starting role at first base. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor France's status during […]

Sean Bouchard Full Healthy Entering Spring Training

According to MLB.com, Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard (hand) underwent surgery on his hamate bone in November but is fully healthy entering spring training. Bouchard did not miss time late in the season, but it is unknown if this injury affected his performance. Last season, Bouchard appeared in just 31 games for the Rockies and […]

Sam Hilliard To Compete For Starting Role

According to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post, Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard is expected to have a spot on the Opening Day roster but will have to compete for a starting role in one of the corner outfield spots. Currently, he is penciled in as the backup to Brenton Doyle in center field, but […]

Daytona 500 NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Wednesday evening, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for season-opening Daytona 500. Chase Briscoe, in his first official race with Joe Gibbs Racing, was the fastest and won the pole for the Great American Race on Sunday. Austin Cindric was second-quickest and will start on the outside pole. The qualifying procedure for […]

Joey Logano May Be A Favorite To Find The Front At Daytona, But What About For DFS?

Team Penske's Joey Logano will start this year's Daytona 500 from the 10th position. Logano obtained the starting position while placing fifth in the second of two Daytona Duel races without leading any laps. In 32 starts at Daytona, Logano has one Daytona 500 victory, 11 top-10 finishes, 334 laps led, and an average finish […]

Is Denny Hamlin Worth Rostering For Daytona Lineups?

Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, will start this week's Daytona 500 from the eighth position. Hamlin earned the starting spot through the second of the two Daytona Duel races, where he led 14 laps and finished fourth. After 38 starts completed at Daytona, Hamlin has three wins (most of […]

Could Chase Elliott Be Worth Rostering At Daytona This Week?

Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports will start 17th for Sunday's Daytona 500. Elliott was awarded the starting spot for placing eighth and leading 15 laps during the first of two Daytona Duel races. In 18 races at Daytona in his Cup career, Elliott has five top-10 finishes, including two out of the six races with […]

Should DFS Players Trust Ryan Blaney This Week At Daytona?

Team Penske's Ryan Blaney will be starting 16th for the Daytona 500 after placing eighth in the second Daytona Duel race, where he also led five laps and picked up some slight place differential as he started 10th in the event. In 19 races at Daytona in his Cup career, Blaney has one win, seven […]

Alex Bowman Will Be One Of The Best DFS Plays Of The Week For Daytona

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will start 38th for this week's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Raceway after being involved in a multi-car incident during the second Daytona Duel and finishing last of 22 drivers. In 17 starts at Daytona, Bowman has six top-10 finishes and an average finish of 15.2, which is fourth-best of […]

Brad Keselowski Is A DFS Lock For Daytona Lineups

RFK Racing driver Brad Keselowski will start 34th in this year's Daytona 500 after placing 20th in Daytona Duel race No. 2 due to being involved in a multi-car wreck. In 31 starts at Daytona, Keselowski has one win, eight top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 22.2. The No. 6 Ford driver also led […]

Early 2025 Fantasy Football Breakouts: Quarterback

With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, it is officially the 2025 fantasy football draft season. While the landscape across the league is subject to change significantly throughout free agency and the NFL Draft, it’s never too early to get a head start on prepping for your draft. While three of the usual suspects […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers From the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs

The NFL playoffs give fantasy football managers a unique chance to see how fantasy-relevant players perform in a higher-pressure situation than the regular season. Usually, performing well against higher-quality defenses, which often find their way into the postseason, can be revealing of a player's skill. It doesn't always give us a clear picture of how […]

Backup Tight Ends To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

Any time a starting tight end goes down, their backup's stock immediately rises. Maybe you were like me last season, jumping to pick up Grant Calcaterra for the wrong game. I could have had him on my roster for free if I had grabbed him before Dallas Goedert got hurt. It is a tight end […]

Daytona 500 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (2025)

On Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series season gets going with the Daytona 500. We've had the Clash and the Duels already, but this is the first time all 40 cars will be on the track together. Did I say 40? I meant 41, as a new rule this year led to a slight expansion of […]

8 Rookies Who Will Make An Immediate Fantasy Football Impact In 2025

The 2024 NFL Draft class had several elite quarterback and wide receiver prospects. While the 2025 NFL Draft class lacks an elite quarterback or wide receiver prospect, the running back and tight end groups are loaded. Fantasy players should start preparing for their dynasty rookie drafts. The next few months will sneak up quickly. While […]

Five 2023 Draft Class Players To Sell In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

The players drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft now have two seasons of play under their belts, and we're starting to get a much clearer picture of how good they are at the next level. And for some of them, it hasn't been pretty. And for others, it's not that they're not good, but that […]

Ross Chastain Has A Real Shot Of Winning But Should Be Avoided For DFS

Ross Chastain came oh so close to winning last year's Daytona 500 as he attempted a pass on leader William Byron and was alongside coming to the white flag just as Corey LaJoie bumped Austin Cindric into Chastain, spinning out both drivers and helping cost Chastain a playoff bid. Nonetheless, the Trackhouse Racing cars definitely […]

Chris Buescher Undervalued For The Win At Daytona

Chris Buescher starts sixth in Sunday's Daytona 500 after finishing third in the second Duel race. He significantly contented to win that event, as Austin Cindric made his final pass for the win with two laps remaining. Considering the fact that Buescher won here in 2023 in addition to the speed he showed in the […]

William Byron Undervalued For The Win But Should Be Avoided For DFS

William Byron's odds of winning are placed at only 17-1 at DraftKings, surprisingly ranking ninth in odds despite winning last year's Daytona 500, along with three other drafting-track races, and starting fifth in Sunday's race. His odds are probably lower than you'd expect because the Chevies in general did not seem to be as fast […]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. A Very Worthy Daytona Bet

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. may have won the 2023 Daytona 500, the last drafting-track race at Talladega, and both Talladega races in 2017, but he sure has not done a whole lot else in recent years. Nonetheless, his knack for winning these sorts of races, including literally the last race on this track type, suggests he […]

Austin Dillon Unlikely To Contend At Daytona After Justin Alexander's Departure

Austin Dillon has had a knack for pulling off inexplicable wins at times, particularly on plate tracks after wrecking the leader, but don't count on history repeating itself in Sunday's Daytona 500. For one thing, it seems like lately he only runs well when Justin Alexander is his crew chief, and he has been replaced […]