Jonathan Isaac Might Return This Season

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) says that there is a chance he is able to come back and play during the 2019-2020 season. He is still building strength in his right knee, but is optimistic about playing again this season. Isaac mentioned that he loves the idea of the season resuming in Orlando. He […]

John Wall Almost Certain He Won't Play Again This Season

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (Achilles) said that he is almost certain that he won't play during the 2019-2020 season. The NBA announced a plan to invite 22 teams to Orlando, Florida to compete for a chance at the NBA championship. The Wizards are one of those 22 teams, but that doesn't seem to be […]

NBA Intends To Begin 2020-2021 Season In December

The NBA is targeting early December as the opening for the 2020-2021 season. They would have training camp start in mid-November. The league is hopeful to restart the 2019-2020 season in late July. That means, free agency would likely start around the middle of October. These plans are subject to change, but it appears the […]

KBO Betting Picks (6/5/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

I hope you got your brooms out to sweep all that money out from under your pillow on Thursday morning. A few of the games were a bit ugly, but we don't ask questions of how a game cashes, just that it does. The only one that scared me was the Samsung/LG over, but thankfully […]

NBA Will Resume Play In Late July

The NBA's Board of Governors has agreed to resume the 2019-20 season on July 31 with 22 teams playing in Orlando, Florida. The final step in the process is getting approval from the Player's Association. There will be eight regular season games followed by a play-in tournament if needed. That means, eight teams have already […]

Tom Thibodeau The Front-Runner For Knicks Head Coaching Job

The New York Knicks are currently searching for a new full-time head coach to take over for interim coach Mike Miller after the season. At the moment, Tom Thibodeau is the frontrunner to win the Knicks heading coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The organization plans to interview Kenny Atkinson and Mike Woodson as well […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/5/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for […]

Justin Simmons A Ballhawking Safety

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons was only targeted 44 times in 2019, but he was very effective when he was the nearest defender on a target. His 34.1 percent ballhawk rate -- the percentage of targets where the nearest defender made a play on the football -- was the best among those meeting NFL.com's […]

Baker Mayfield Working On West Coast Footwork

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt has been impressed by quarterback Baker Mayfield's leadership during the offseason virtual program. “He’s done everything I’d expect from him as a starting quarterback," Van Pelt said. Mayfield also hosted a throwing session for around nine teammates in Austin, Texas. Van Pelt said that Mayfield has quickly grasped […]

J.C. Jackson Excelled When On The Field

New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson posted excellent coverage numbers in 2019 despite starting only six games. His overall numbers were slightly better than teammate Stephon Gilmore, but Gilmore had almost twice as many targets (96 versus Jackson's 58). Jackson allowed the lowest passer rating (21.8) as the nearest defender in coverage among all […]

Stephon Gilmore The Best Coverage Cornerback In 2019

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore earned the top spot as the best defensive back in coverage in 2019, according to NFL.com's Nick Shook. He was the only player who faced 85 or more targets and didn't allow a single touchdown, and he also picked off six passes. Gilmore allowed the lowest passer rating (38) […]

Texas Rangers: Top 12 Dynasty Prospects

The Texas Rangers will be our next stop on the farm to evaluate the best prospects on each MLB team. Once the 2020 MLB season begins, it may turn out that Minor League systems will be more important than usual. Franchises are losing money during the pandemic layoff, so many teams will be looking for […]

KBO DFS Lineup Picks for 6/5/20 - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another KBO DFS pick column. If you haven't signed up for the RotoBaller Premium Slack chat, it's a great space to chat during the day about the lineups. You can also follow me and the other Rotoballer writers on Twitter. In particular, @efhatch1990dfs has his personal KBO DFS Cheat Sheets which you will […]

LPL DFS Picks for 6/5/20: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my League of Legends DFS column! We will continue to extend our analysis for LoL DFS across different leagues and sites, bringing you the insight you need to succeed. I am super excited that we LoL back in our lives, and I'm determined to offer the best free breakdowns that you'll find anywhere […]

Bubba Watson Looks To Make A Splash

Bubba Watson will tee it up for an official event at Colonial Country Club for the first time since 2008. This season, Bubba Watson has turned in some nice performances at The Waste Management Phoenix Open and the Farmers Insurance Open, finishing T3 and T6 respectfully. He’s gaining .669 strokes off the tee, putting him […]

Chris Carson Has Tackle-Breaking Explosiveness

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson used his explosiveness to shed defenders and turn upfield in 2019. He had 50 15-plus mph runs and averaged 4.3 yards gained after a defender closed within one yard of him last season. It helped him gain 1,230 yards on the ground despite not playing a full season because […]

Christian McCaffrey Is A Stud

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey comes in ranked ninth on NFL.com's Nick Shook's top-10 explosive runners of 2019, but he'll still be the No. 1 player selected in the vast majority of 2020 fantasy drafts. He reached 15-plus mph on 96 touches last season, which was the most in the NFL, with 52 of […]

Todd Gurley II Still Has Juice In The Tank

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II had a down year by his standards in 2019 with the Rams, but he still placed No. 8 on NFL.com's Nick Shook's top-10 explosive runners of last season. Only one of his 10 fastest touches over the last two years came in 2019, but he still reached or […]

Marlon Mack Was Colts Most Explosive Runner In 2019

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was the team's running game in 2019, which is why his broken hand in the second half of the season coincided with their late-season descent. He broke 15 mph on 51 runs (fourth-most among running backs) and had 28 runs of 10-plus yards. While Mack was an underrated explosive […]

Phillip Lindsay Remains An Explosive Back

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay wasn't as good in his second season as he was in his rookie campaign, but the former undrafted free agent still had 1,011 rushing yards in 2019 despite playing with three different quarterbacks. He had 48 runs of 15-plus mph last year despite defenses keying on him in the […]

Devonta Freeman Too Expensive For Bucs Taste

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been interested in free-agent running back Devonta Freeman, but head coach Bruce Arians said that Freeman is asking for more money than the team is looking to spend given their current salary cap situation. Tampa has just over $6.4 million in cap space entering the 2020 season. Freeman reportedly declined […]

KBO DFS Cheat Sheets: Lineups, Starters & Matchups for 6/5/20

Hello RotoBallers, and welcome to my KBO DFS Cheat Sheet article on RotoBaller! These cheat sheets will include my usual KBO Starting Lineups sheet, KBO Starting Pitchers for the upcoming slate, and my KBO matchup sheets where I personally project the starting lineups for each team. Remember the KBO is an entirely different animal than […]

Late Round Quarterback Values for Fantasy Football Drafts

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discusses the 2020 fantasy football season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis as he discuses the fantasy football draft prep season by breaking down each position. Today he takes a look at some quarterbacks to consider drafting in the later rounds of drafts. Like and subscribe to the […]

Aaron Jones Succeeds Inside The Tackles

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones saw most of his success in 2019 between the tackles, as he tied for the league lead with 10 touchdowns on inside runs and averaged 4.1 yards per rush on runs inside the tackles in the red zone, which was the most in the NFL among those with […]

Kenyan Drake Brings Legitimate Speed To Cardinals Backfield

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake enjoyed plenty of success in the desert in 2019 after being traded from the Dolphins. He nearly doubled his 15-plus mph rush rate when he came to the Cardinals, going from 14.9 percent of rushes in Miami to 26.8 percent in Arizona. Drake rushed the ball 123 times in […]

12 Personnel Is Buccaneers Base Offense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that 12 personnel, featuring two tight ends on the field, is "our base offense" heading into the 2020 season. Arians also likes 13 personnel with a third tight end in the mix. This doesn't come as a surprise at all after Rob Gronkowski came out of retirement […]

Allen Robinson II Not Concerned About New Contract

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II is a candidate for a contract extension, but he's not really worried about that amid the coronavirus pandemic. Robinson is still due $15 million against the salary cap in 2021 as well. And because of COVID-19, things could look different for the salary cap, which could mean less […]

Raheem Mostert An Elite Ball-Carrier?

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert hit 20-plus mph on four rushes last season, putting him in elite company among ball-carriers, as only seven players reached that benchmark. And Mostert did it with fewer total carries than anyone. He averaged a maximum speed of 13.75 mph on his touches in 2019, which is the […]

Lamar Jackson Listed As 2019's Most Explosive Runner

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was the most explosive runner in the league in 2019 based on runs of 10-plus yards (47), 10-plus run percentage (26.7) and 15-plus mph percentage (52.8). He did that on 176 total carries. Jackson was named the 2019 MVP in large part because defenses just couldn't stop him when he […]

Coaches Can Return To Facilities Beginning Friday

A memo sent out to NFL teams on Thursday stated that, "Beginning tomorrow, June 5, coaching staffs may be among the employees returning to your facility." While this is a big step, NFL players still won't be allowed at team facilities, and it remains to be seen if they will be allowed to return at […]