Aron Baynes Unavailable For Tuesday's Scrimmage

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (COVID) is unavailable for Tuesday's scrimmage contest. Baynes is currently in Orlando, but must clear COVID-19 protocol before being allowed to take the court again. Getting his conditioning back up in time for the seeding games is going to be tough. Regardless, it sounds like he'll have a limited role […]

Austin Riley Getting First Day Off On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman/outfielder Austin Riley will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be his first day off of the year. It's been a sluggish start to the year for Riley. He has a home run, but has just two hits in his first 14 at-bats. He's […]

Andre Roberson Moving Into Starting Five

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson will move into the starting five for Tuesday's scrimmage against the Portland Trail Blazers. Veteran point guard Chris Paul will receive a routine rest day here. That means, Roberson gets to join the starting five and show everyone what he can do. It's great to see Roberson back on […]

C.J. McCollum Resting On Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum will sit out of Tuesday's scrimmage against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It doesn't sound like McCollum is hurt, but the organization wants to make sure he is fully healthy for the actual games starting Friday. McCollum will be asked to carry a heavy load on offense if Damian Lillard […]

Jose Quintana Throws Bullpen Session On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) threw a bullpen session on Monday. Quintana was never expected to miss much time with his thumb injury and it looks like he is making progress to return sooner than later. Alec Mills will be on the bump Tuesday versus the Reds, but is the likely candidate to […]

Johan Camargo Gets The Start At Third On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo will return to the starting lineup, playing third base and hitting seventh. Austin Riley had started at third base in three of the team's first four games. This is Camargo's second start of the year. Riley is just 2-for-14 with a home run on the season, while Camargo has […]

Damian Lillard Sits Out During Tuesday's Scrimmage

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (foot) won't suit up for Tuesday's scrimmage against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He continues to deal with left foot inflammation and will miss his second scrimmage in a row. Head coach Terry Stotts does expect Lillard to be ready in time for Friday's actual game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (elbow) is not in the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. According to manager David Ross, Bryant is dealing with a minor elbow injury. Kyle Schwarber is getting the start in left field for the game, with David Bote at third base and Jason Kipnis […]

Willson Contreras Gets Routine Day Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will have a routine day off on Tuesday versus the Reds. Contreras has been on a tear to start this season and remains one of the better catchers in the league. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras on Tuesday and bat second. Caratini can have sneaky value in DFS leagues as […]

Under-The-Radar RB Signings: Fantasy Risers or Fallers?

The 2020 NFL offseason has been a little tough to navigate given the lack of mini-camps and OTAs because of the pandemic. The free-agent running back market was hot early, with Melvin Gordon III signing with the Denver Broncos, Todd Gurley II signing with the Atlanta Falcons and Jordan Howard with the Miami Dolphins, but […]

Hassan Whiteside, Zach Collins Limited on Tuesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside and forward Zach Collins will be limited for Tuesday's exhibition game. Neither player is injured, but head coach Terry Stotts wants to make sure both players are healthy for the seeding games. As of right now, it sounds like Whiteside is going to start alongside Jusuf Nurkic. It'll be […]

Kris Bryant Dealing With Elbow Bruise

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (elbow) will sit out on Tuesday with a left elbow bruise. Manager David Ross didn’t seem overly concerned when asked about and he may just miss Tuesday. Replacing Bryant will be infielder David Bote. Bote is coming off of a nice day at the plate on Monday and is […]

Miles Mikolas Placed On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a strained right forearm. A flexor tendon injury in the same arm kept Mikolas out for several weeks in spring training. It is unclear if the two injuries are related, but it is certainly concerning. The Cardinals […]

Bo Bichette, Randal Grichuk Day-To-Day

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (hamstring) and outfielder Randal Grichuk (back) are absent from the team’s lineup for Tuesday’s game versus Nationals starter Austin Voth. Teoscar Hernandez is batting leadoff for the second-straight day, while Santiago Espinal is batting eighth and starting at short. Bichette was a late scratch ahead of Monday’s game as […]

ADP Variations: NFFC Overvalued and Undervalued

As you prepare for each draft, multiple factors are incorporated into your analysis of every selection. In addition to considering the specifics of your league’s scoring and lineup composition, your decision-making process can involve researching data, reviewing film, studying the tendencies of offensive decision-makers, and generating projections for each performer. Your draft planning will also […]

Yankees and Orioles To Play On Wednesday And Thursday

With the Phillies and Marlins postponing their games because of a coronavirus outbreak, the Yankees and Orioles will have a two-game series on Wednesday and Thursday this week. That change should boost Yankee hitter values for the remainder of the week, giving the team opportunities to bat against one of the worst pitching staffs in […]

Ken Giles Has Strained Forearm

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles was diagnosed with a strained right forearm after Monday’s MRI, and will be “shut down” indefinitely. The Jays are getting a second opinion on the right-hander, but it appears he’ll miss a significant amount of time. Anthony Bass picked up the first save in Giles’ absence during Monday’s win […]

Jonathan Martinez Looking To Rebound After Previous Loss

Jonathan Martinez (11-3) will look to rebound after a tough split-decision loss this past February. Martinez can end the bout at will, with eight of his 11 wins coming by finish. Seventy-five percent of his strikes come in the clinch or standing. He also has 3.67 significant strikes per minute. DraftKings has him listed at […]

Frankie Saenz Looking For Win In First Bout Of 2020

Frankie Saenz (12-6) will hope to get the win in his first bout of 2020. Competing only once in 2019, Saenz suffered a knockout defeat in the first round to Marlon Vera. Prior to that bout, Saenz only competed once in 2018 but won via unanimous decision. Ninety percent of Saenz's strikes come standing or […]

Gerald Meerschaert Will Step Up In Weight Saturday Night

Gerald Meerschaert (31-13) will move up to light heavyweight for his bout Saturday night against Ed Herman. Eighty-eight percent of Meerschaert's strikes come while standing or in the clinch. His takedown defense is not great, though, at 47%. Since the start of 2018, GM3 is only 3-4 in the UFC, including a knockout loss last […]

No Plan Yet For Todd Gurley's Practice Workload

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley is in "fantastic shape" according to head coach Dan Quinn, who spoke to reporters on Tuesday via a Zoom call. Quinn noted that there's no plan yet for Gurley's workload, but that he'd like to spend a couple weeks with the former All-Pro back before coming to a decision. […]

Miami Marlins Will Not Play Until At Least Monday

Updating a previous news post, with the Miami Marlins season "paused" for now, there is confirmation that the team will not play until at least Monday. This Monday and Tuesday's games scheduled to be played in Miami had already been postponed. The Marlins were then supposed to travel to Baltimore for two games on Wednesday […]

Ed Herman With A Chance To Earn Three In A Row

Ed Herman (24-14) has been a mainstay in the UFC since Season 3 of The Ultimate Fighter in 2006. Making the move to light heavyweight in 2018 has given Herman new life. He mixes up his strikes well with 44% of them standing, 26% in the clinch and 29% on the ground. He also averages […]

Byron Buxton In Lineup For Twins Home Opener

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (foot) is in the starting lineup for the team's home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. He'll bat ninth against right-hander Carlos Martinez, who is making his first start since 2018. Buxton recovered nicely from a left foot sprain, running and taking live batting practice the last few […]

Miami Marlins Season Put On Pause

According to Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com, the Miami Marlins 2020 season has been put on pause, "at least temporarily." The Washington Nationals players voted and a majority chose not to travel to Miami to play this weekend. While MLB could force the Nationals to play, it's very unlikely that they would go against a team […]

Marquise Goodwin Chooses To Opt Out Of The 2020 Season

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has elected to opt out of the 2020 NFL season. Goodwin is the father of a five-month-old daughter and wants to focus on his family without taking the risk of playing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Goodwin was penciled in as a situational deep threat for the Eagles, a team […]

Miguel Rojas Among Marlins Players To Test Positive

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas is reportedly among the players who tested positive for COVID-19. The Marlins now have 17 positive tests, including 15 players. Rojas was off to an incredible start, missing the cycle by a double on Sunday and hitting a robust .700. It could be a while until any Marlin plays again, […]

The Turn: Fantasy Golf Podcast - WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational

Joe Nicely (@JoeNicely) is joined by Andrew Poore (@AndrewPutters) to discuss the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, breaking down the PGA DFS slates for daily fantasy golf contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. Be sure to subscribe to The Turn Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts […]

Alex Wood Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon. Right-handed pitcher Josh Sborz was recalled as a corresponding move. Wood did not look sharp during his first start of the season on Saturday, allowing three earned runs across three innings of work. The Dodgers' rotation is already […]

Nathan Maness Making Debut Against Tough Opponent

Nathan Maness (11-1) will make his Octagon debut in a very tough test in that of Ray Borg. Six of his career 11 wins have come by finish. His lone loss is to former UFC fighter Taylor Lapilus. Maness has won three fights in a row and is on a bit of a run right […]