John Henson is Ruled Out Versus Sixers

Detroit Pistons center John Henson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He suffered a left ankle sprain on Sunday, so this could very well be a multiple game absence. Sekou Doumbouya and Thon Maker should be asked to play increased minutes without Henson available. Both players have similar upsides, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Goes Through Practice on Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues. He was able to get through a full contact practice, but the team hasn't cleared him for Thursday's game yet. However, it sounds like a day-to-day issue, so Antetokounmpo shouldn't be sidelined for too long. Khris Middleton and Donte […]

Eric Bledsoe is Expected to Play on Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (knee) is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. He was unable to play in Monday's game due to a right knee issue. Bledsoe was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues, so he should be back to his normal role on Thursday. Giannis […]

George Hill Practices on Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (groin) was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues. He missed Monday's game due to a groin issue, but is expected to return for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. Eric Bledsoe (knee) is banged up, but expected to be fine for Thursday. Hill will likely play his […]

Carlos Carrasco Shut Down For A Few Days

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) received an injection in his elbow and will be shut down for a few days, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Carrasco had an MRI exam earlier this week after the right-hander experienced some discomfort in his throwing elbow. The results revealed no structural damage, just some mild inflammation. […]

Gleyber Torres Improving At Shortstop

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres has had a rough spring training defensively with five errors at shortstop so far but is confident that his fielding will improve significantly before the start of the season. Torres split time between second base and shortstop last season, but with infielder D.J. Lemahieu taking over the starting second […]

Edwin Encarnacion Sidelined With Hip Injury

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (hip) will be sidelined with a sore right hip. Encarnacion has already dealt with a back issue in camp and is expected back in a couple of days. The injuries are a bit of concern, but if Encarnacion can stay healthy, he is a good source of […]

Zach Britton Suffers Bruised Right Wrist

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton (wrist) was hit by a line drive during live batting practice on Wednesday but got good news after undergoing tests. X-rays and a CT scan came back negative for Britton, and he was diagnosed with a bruised wrist. Since Britton avoided a fracture and […]

Michael Kopech Shines In Return

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (elbow) showed great velocity in his return to the mound on Tuesday. Kopech, 23, is returning from Tommy John surgery, but looked stellar on Tuesday. Throwing 11 pitches, Kopech hit over 100 mph on six of them. Kopech was one of the top pitching prospects before being injured and […]

Dolphins Releasing Reshad Jones

The Miami Dolphins are releasing two-time Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones on Wednesday, according to a source. The move will become official on the start of the new league year on March 18, and Jones' release will free up $5.3 million against the team's salary cap. Miami will focus heavily on replenishing their secondary in […]

Texans, Johnathan Joseph Parting Ways

The Houston Texans and cornerback Johnathan Joseph have agreed to mutually part ways after nine seasons together. Joseph will leave the team as the franchise's all-time leader in interceptions (17), passes defensed (118), interception return yards (410) and interceptions returned for touchdowns (four) while ranking tied for third in games played (133) and fifth in […]

Noah Syndergaard On His Way To Bounce-Back Season?

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard had one of the worst seasons of his career in 2019, posting a 95 ERA+ and leading the National League in earned runs allowed. Syndergaard's fastball-slider combination can be among the deadliest in the majors, but he also allowed a career-high 24 home runs in his 32 starts […]

Bubba Starling Showing Off His Skills

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling, the fifth overall pick in the 2011 draft, is hitting .423/.500/.885 in spring training so far. Starling hasn't yet delivered on his abilities in professional baseball, and he struggled to a .215/.255/.317 slash line in 197 plate appearances in his first taste of big league pitching last season. His […]

Kenley Jansen Ready For Rebound Season?

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had a career-high 3.71 ERA last year and blew eight saves. But he spent the winter at Driveline Baseball trying to improve and has struck out 10 hitters while allowing only three hits so far in his five spring innings. It's the first time Jansen has double-digit strikeouts in […]

Ian Miller Swinging A Hot Stick

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Miller, who hit .264/.346/.431 in Triple-A last season with the Twins and Mariners, is batting .375/.459/.469 and is leading the majors with eight stolen bases in spring training. It has given him a chance to break camp as the 26th man on Chicago's roster after being a non-roster spring invite. The […]

Orlando Arcia Trying To Hold Off Luis Urias

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia, who has tweaked his swing, is hitting .304 with five home runs so far this spring as he tries to hold off Luis Urias (wrist) for the starting job at shortstop to begin the season. Arcia posted a .731 OPS with 15 home runs in 2017, but he hasn't been […]

Chris Davis Having A Nice Spring

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis entered Wednesday's spring action leading the team in most offensive categories while batting an absurd .538/.652/1.231 with three home runs. Spring training numbers must always be taken with a grain of salt, but it's nice to see Davis having some success after enduring one of the worst slumps in […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - The Players Championship

C'mon Rory, you gotta win that tournament! Ok...had to get that out of my system. My decision to burn Rory McIlroy at the Arnold Palmer Invitational sorta worked, as he nabbed a top-five and $330k for me. However, it was a tournament that was very winnable for him and that's what you're looking for when […]

Giancarlo Stanton Takes Live Batting Practice On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) took live batting practice on Wednesday as he continues to recover from a calf strain. Stanton has reported feeling good when hitting, and the real test for his calf will come when he runs. Stanton has been running on an anti-gravity treadmill and is expected to run on […]

James Paxton Feels Good, Resumes Playing Catch

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) played catch for the first time since December and reported feeling good afterward. Paxton underwent surgery to remove a cyst in his back in early February and appears to be on track for his original three-to-four month timeline. Paxton said that a return in mid-May represents his […]

Zack Britton Hurt During Live Batting Practice

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (chest) was hit in the chest or arm area with a line drive during live batting practice and left in discomfort. Britton is one of the most effective relievers in baseball when healthy. The 32-year-old owns a 1.83 ERA over the last six seasons and led the league […]

Brandon Woodruff Tosses Four Strong Innings

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff allowed one earned run over four innings in Tuesday's spring game against the Royals. He struck out five and walked two. Woodruff has been building up his stamina this spring and is looking poised for another big year in 2020. Milwaukee has not yet named its Opening Day starter, […]

Break the League: The ESPN Points League Ranker

It might always be in fashion to go after the worldwide leader but this not just some critique de rigueur of their points game and coverage. I actually have a soft spot for ESPN as they were home to my original league for years and our scoring is somewhat similar to their default settings. When […]

Peter Lambert Suffers Forearm Tightness

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert (forearm) suffered from "forearm tightness" during his outing in the Cactus League on Tuesday, according to manager Bud Black. When asked about Lambert's prognosis, Black said, "Fingers crossed." We won't know the severity of the right-hander's injury until the Rockies evaluate him further, but it sounds like an injury […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for March 11th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day New Orleans Pelicans vs Sacramento Kings The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings rank second and 22nd in the NBA in pace this season. This game features the highest […]

Kenta Maeda (SP, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~135 CURRENT ADP: ~150 overall ANALYSIS: Kenta Maeda had a successful season in 2019, and the future might be even brighter with the Minnesota Twins. Maeda started 2019 in the rotation, but he was moved to the bullpen in September. The timing of the move is questionable, but the Dodgers have always […]

Breakout Infielders Who Will Keep Improving in 2020

Fantasy owners are always searching for a leg up on the competition. They are trying to find the down player who is due to bounce back or the breakout to avoid, who is due to regress. But the opposite is equally as valuable. Finding 2019 breakouts who will continue to improve brings an unexpected aspect […]

Miro Heiskanen Hands Out Pair Of Assists

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen produced a multi-point performance with a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers. Roope Hintz was on target on a power play, scoring only for the second time in his past 14 outings, and Andrew Cogliano finished off the scoring in the game. Heiskanen has produced a […]

Igor Shesterkin Makes It 10 Wins In 12 Starts

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin had another wonderful performance on Tuesday against Dallas, picking up his 10th win with a 31-save performance in a 4-2 victory. Kaapo Kakko scored twice and Mika Zibanejad notched his 40th goal of the season, which made him the first player in Rangers history to post three 10-goal months […]

XFL Week 5 - RB Opportunity Risers and Fallers

With five weeks already completed, we have reach the halfway point of the first XFL season, which means the fantasy analysis can't stop and must keep rolling on! We already looked at target risers and fallers based on the first five weeks of XFL data. Now, it's time to review the running backs, for better […]