Devonta Freeman Willing To Sit Out In 2020

Free-agent running back Devonta Freeman thinks he's worth more than the one-year deal worth up to $4 million that he rejected from the Seahawks this week, and he insists he's willing to skip the 2020 season if his contract demands aren't met on the open market. Carlos Hyde took the deal instead in Seattle, which […]

Joe Flacco Expected To Be Ready By Mid-September

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (neck) has resumed throwing, but is not expected to be ready to play until the middle of September. He started the first eight games for the Denver Broncos last season before going down with a neck injury. It's uncertain at the moment if Flacco will be ready to play […]

KBO DFS Lineup Picks for 5/23/20 - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another KBO DFS column. You may have seen me on Twitter as @DfsKbo, and I’m here today writing up my breakdown for tonight’s slate. We have a little bit of a funky lock here as KTW @ LG starts at 1:00 am EST, while the other four games start at 4:00 am […]

Cardinals Interested In Everson Griffen?

Free-agent defensive end Everson Griffen has had strong interest from multiple teams this offseason, with the Arizona Cardinals believed to be one of those teams. Griffen is staying patient and waiting for the right opportunity in this unique offseason affected by COVID-19. The 32-year-old veteran played in just 11 games in 2018 and took a […]

Russell Wilson Pining For Antonio Brown?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson would love for the team to add wide receiver Antonio Brown, according to sources. Brown is also close with backup quarterback Geno Smith. Wilson surely wouldn't mind more playmakers through the air, as there are plenty of questions behind D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett in the passing game, but a […]

Chris Carson Still Seattle's Primary Back

The Seattle Seahawks still plan on using running back Chris Carson as their primary back in 2020 despite signing Carlos Hyde on Friday. Although Hyde could steal some work in short-yardage and goal-line situations early in the season, he's mostly just insurance with Rashaad Penny (knee) a candidate to miss the first six weeks while […]

KBO Betting Picks (5/23/20) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

The LG Twins, or comeback kids as I'm calling them, gave us a sweet, sweet capped off a 3-0 sweep on Friday. What a wonderful way to open up Memorial Day weekend. Lotte, like clockwork took the lead in the sixth inning, and while the total had already went over, it's always reassuring to not […]

Seahawks Sign Carlos Hyde

The Seattle Seahawks are signing running back Carlos Hyde to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million on Friday, according to sources. Seattle reportedly offered Devonta Freeman a very similar deal in recent days, but he turned it down. With Rashaad Penny (knee) a question mark for the start of the 2020 regular season, […]

Phillies Expected To Conduct Spring Training At Home Park

The Philadelphia Phillies are another team that is expected to conduct a shortened spring training at their home stadium at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Several MLB teams have already opened their home stadiums to players on the 40-man roster for limited workouts during the coronavirus pandemic. Nothing is official yet, but the league is […]

Jets Signing Joe Flacco

The New York Jets are signing quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million on Friday, according to a source. The deal could be worth up to $4.5 million with incentives. General manager Joe Douglas was a Ravens scout in 2008 when the team took Flacco in the first round. Flacco had neck […]

Scooter Gennett Content To Sit Out 2020 Season

Free-agent second baseman Scooter Gennett said that he's fine with sitting out the 2020 season. Gennett hasn't gotten what he considers a fair offer for his services on the open market this year. The 30-year-old made the All-Star team two years ago with the Cincinnati Reds when he hit .310 (second in the league) with […]

Jets Don't Plan On Trading Jamal Adams

The New York Jets don't intend on trading safety Jamal Adams despite the latest impasse in contract negotiations, according to a source. The Jets expect to eventually sign Adams to a lucrative contract that will make him a "Jet for life." However, Adams' camp is frustrated with the pace of recent talks and would like […]

Adrian Peterson Eyes Starting Job Despite Plenty Of Competition

The Washington Redskins running back room is packed with bodies, but veteran Adrian Peterson won't alter is approach and is competing for a starting job in 2020. "I've always had the mindset of being open to competition," Peterson said. "So I will embrace it the same way." Washington signed Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic in […]

Dak Prescott Extension Discussions Haven't Picked Up

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott remain hopeful that a long-term deal will be worked out, but those talks haven't picked up in intensity in recent weeks. If a long-term deal isn't reached by July 15, Prescott will have to play on the franchise tag ($31.4 million) through the 2020 season. The Cowboys currently […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Says Ben Roethlisberger Is Back

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has been impressed with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) in his return from elbow surgery. "You're getting a version that we all expect that he will be at. He's back," Smith-Schuster said. "He's doing what he's doing. He's throwing NFL passes, there's nothing more to that." Smith-Schuster had an extremely […]

Texans Feel Good About Will Fuller V

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V has struggled to stay healthy during his NFL career, but head coach Bill O'Brien says that "Fuller is doing great" after dealing with hamstring and groin issues last season. Having Fuller back and healthy is good news for the Texans, who need his field-stretching ability to help run […]

Jeff Thomas Has A Chance To Make Patriots Roster

New England Patriots wide receiver Jeff Thomas has the best chance among the four undrafted receivers to make the team's roster. Thomas will be battling Isaiah Zuber, Will Hastings, and Sean Riley for a spot on the Patriots roster during the preseason. It sounds like Thomas has the best chance at securing a spot solely […]

Diamondbacks Opening Stadium For Workouts

The Arizona Diamondbacks are opening Chase Field on Friday for individual workouts for the first time since baseball was shut down due to COVID-19. Several players arrived on Thursday for workouts at the team's spring training facilities at the Salt River Fields. Players are preparing for a potential spring training 2.0 that would take place […]

Call of Duty DFS Lineup Picks (5/22/20) - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy eSports

Hello there eSports DFS enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of Call of Duty DFS contests for FanDuel and DraftKings! After two weeks off, we welcome back COD this weekend to our full coverage of Esports here at Rotoballer. We have a four-match on Friday as the COD league heads to the Pacific Northwest […]

Bundesliga Soccer - DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, Matchday 27 (5/23/20)

Hey, RotoBallers! With soccer returning in Europe, I am making my return to giving you my DFS soccer picks. For those that don't know me, my name is Vince Dray. I've been covering DFS soccer for a few years now, and I'm becoming a DFS journeyman of sorts with RotoBaller being my fifth site. I'm […]

Bundesliga DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings Soccer - Matchday 27 (5/23/20)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are finally starting to get some sports back! In fact, this is the second week that has seen Bundesliga action. The stadiums might be empty, but that doesn't mean that the teams aren't playing to win. Borussia Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach are both in the hunt for the league title, and Bayer Leverkusen and […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Has "Some Special Traits"

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire recently received some more praise, with his latest adoration coming from offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. "I think the kid's got some special traits," remarked Bieniemy before adding, "our players are going to help him to grow to become even more of a special contributor when it's all said […]

D.J. Moore Is A Player To Watch This Season

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore has been named by Cynthia Frelund of NFL.com as the most underrated player on the roster. Despite the season-ending injury of quarterback Cam Newton and the inconsistent play of Kyle Allen, the 23-year-old still managed to finish ninth overall in receiving yards (1,175) and 15th overall in receptions (87) […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Looks To Take "Next Step"

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be looking to "take that next step," according to Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert. Colbert acknowledged the wideout's lack of production in 2019, indicating that injuries and the lack of chemistry with backup quarterback Mason Rudolph hindered his performance. The 23-year-old finished last season with a career-low 42 […]

Veteran RBs Set to Lose Touches in 2020

Turnover exists in all work places and the NFL is no exception. As far as professional sports go, the NFL has more turnover than the rest. Between free agency, trades, and the draft, player situations undergo significant and sometimes unexpected changes. Each year, a new crop of rookies enters the league and aging or underperforming […]

Lions Looking To Extend Kenny Golladay

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay could be looking at a contract extension before the start of the 2020 season in September. While speaking to 97.1 "The Ticket" host Mike Stone and ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, general manager Bob Quinn indicated that he believes that the 26-year-old is happy in the Motor City, while […]

The Perfect 10: Drafting a Dream Team in Round 10 and Later

Derrick Jones Jr. in the 2020 Dunk Contest (Sorry, Aaron Gordon). Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci during the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Miss Davis working at the Landing Strip in Varsity Blues. Our lives are defined by perfect 10s. Thankfully, we can take this same principle and apply it to our fantasy drafts. After you’ve taken the […]

Aaron Jones Makes Rising Stars List

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was recently named to the NFLPA's Rising Stars list, which identifies the "top rookies and veterans poised to have a breakout season." The 25-year-old had his best campaign to date in 2019, finishing with 1,084 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns off of 236 carries. He also added […]

What Will The Rams Offense Look Like in 2020?

Remember last offseason when any person who was ever in the vicinity of the Sean McVay was receiving head coaching gigs? Rumor has it that even his plumber was called in for an interview. I mean, McVay looked like an offensive genius who had his team in the Super Bowl on his second year on […]

Questions Still Surround The Health Of Todd Gurley II

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II will be entering the year playing for a new team. After five seasons with the Rams, which included a 21-touchdown campaign in 2018, the former All-Pro was released after being plagued with consistent knee issues. While questions regarding Gurley's health seemingly should have been answered after he signed […]