Eugenio Suarez Slated To DH On Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (shoulder) is expected to be the team's designated hitter in Friday's Cactus League game. Team manager David Bell also told reporters that Suarez could possibly play on Thursday if his shoulder feels good. Suarez has been brought along slowly in camp after he injured his shoulder in the offseason […]

Shogo Akiyama Likely To Bat Leadoff

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama is expected to serve as the team's leadoff hitter this season, according to manager David Bell. Bell reportedly likes the on-base approach from Akiyama and first baseman Joey Votto atop the Cincy lineup. Akiyama is embarking upon his first MLB season after spending the entirety of his nine-year career in […]

Jeff Green Enjoys Flawless Shooting Performance Off Bench

Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green was remarkably efficient during his time on the floor against the Magic on Sunday. In 27 minutes off the bench, he scored 18 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting from the field, including one three-pointer. Green also tallied five rebounds and came up with a steal in the 106-126 Houston […]

Cowboys Make New Offer To Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys have sent a new contract proposal to quarterback Dak Prescott with the franchise-tag deadline coming this Thursday, according to a source. The Cowboys' new offer would likely at least be in the neighborhood of the current deals for Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff at $33.5 million per season. Prescott's side has already […]

Josh Norman Agrees With Bills

The Buffalo Bills and cornerback Josh Norman agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal on Monday, according to sources. The deal includes incentives that could make the deal worth $8 million. Norman will reunite with head coach Sean McDermott, who was his defensive coordinator with the Panthers. Both Levi Wallace and Kevin Johnson will be […]

Tyler Naquin Will Need Doctor's Clearance

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin (knee) will need to go back to Texas to meet with his doctor before being officially cleared to resume full baseball activities, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. He suffered a torn ACL after colliding with an outfield wall in 2019 and had surgery in September. Naquin should be able to […]

Markelle Fultz Enjoys Efficient Scoring Performance

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz has served as a reliable playmaker this season, and Sunday's win against the Rockets proved no different. In 27 minutes, he scored 18 points on 8-for-12 accuracy from the field and connected on two of his three three-point tries. Fultz also collected five assists and one rebound in what was […]

Mike Clevinger Will Throw Bullpen Session Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (knee) will throw his first bullpen session Monday after having surgery to repair his partially torn meniscus on Feb. 14, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. He bumped up his rehab last week, throwing from flat ground at 150 feet. This is the next step for Clevinger, who hopes to […]

D-Backs To Be Mindful Of Luke Weaver's Workload

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be "cognizant" of starting pitcher Luke Weaver's innings total this year, according to general manager Mike Hazen. Weaver was limited to 64 1/3 innings in the big leagues in 2019 and has never had more than 140 1/3 innings in any one season. It could mean a tighter leash with Weaver's […]

D.J. Augustin Scores Team-High 24 Points Off The Bench

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin was pivotal to his team picking up a win versus the Rockets on Sunday. In 27 minutes off the bench, he scored 24 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field, 4-for-6 from beyond the arc and he converted on all six of his free-throw attempts. Augustin also chipped in two […]

Justin Verlander Shut Down With Lat Strain

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (lat) has been shut down with a "mild lat strain," according to general manager James Click. Click said they "don't know yet" whether Verlander will be ready for Opening Day, but that would be optimistic to expect that at this point. The good news is it doesn't seem very […]

Luis Campusano-Bracero And Gabriel Arias Among Early Cuts

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano-Bracero and shortstop Gabriel Arias were two key prospects sent to minor league camp over the weekend. The club’s No. 4 and 8 prospects, respectively, Campusano and Arias weren’t expected to compete for a roster spot after getting a few weeks of work in big league camp. The 21-year-old Campusano […]

Deep Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 21)

I know my editors hate how late I am with my articles, so I will keep this intro brief. (I blame my puppy for trying to shut my laptop every time he hears me type but...) Once again, we are getting to the end of the season and fantasy basketball is at it's peak. By […]

Aaron Nola Scratched From Start With Flu

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was scratched from his Grapefruit League start Monday because of the flu, according to Matt Breen. This shouldn't affect Nola long term, and he is still on track to start on Opening Day for the third straight year. Nola is coming off a slightly disappointing season where his ERA […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Back In Friars Lineup

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) is back in the lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tatis will lead off after missing over a week of game action. The 21-year-old has just one hit and five strikeouts in 10 spring at-bats but it hasn’t affected his fantasy stock. Tatis lived up […]

Brayden Point Leads Tampa Bay Attack in Loss

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point registered a pair of goals on Sunday as the Lightning fell to the Red Wings in the shootout. The first of Point's goal came on the power play with assists from Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov, erasing Detroit's early lead in a game that would see three lead changes […]

Big Night for Tyler Bertuzzi Helps Lift Detroit

Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi racked up the second four-point game of his career, notching a goal and three assists in Detroit's shootout win. Bertuzzi picked up a point on every one of Detroit's regulation goals as his line, along with Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha, combined for 11 points on Sunday. When playing […]

Seth Lugo Scheduled To Make Debut Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (toe) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the Miami Marlins. Lugo has worked his way back from a fractured left pinkie toe suffered earlier this spring. Based on the progress he has made since the injury, it appears Lugo will be ready to […]

PGA DFS Tournament Preview: THE PLAYERS Championship

Hi RotoBallers! In our ongoing attempt to expand and improve our PGA coverage, we will be dropping a 'Tournament Preview' for some of the big events on the PGA Tour schedule. We're getting this new series kicked off this week with the 'Fifth Major', THE PLAYERS Championship! We hope this preview will give you a […]

Matt Adams Returns Following Cardiac Testing

New York Mets first baseman Matt Adams has returned to Grapefruit League action after passing all of his additional cardiac testing. Adams is in the Mets lineup, batting cleanup as the designated hitter for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. In 2019, Adams hit only .226 with a .741 OPS, 20 home runs and 56 RBI […]

Exploring the Myth That the Packers Don't Use Tight Ends

Every time the Packers are linked to another tight end -- whether eyeing one in the draft or pursuing one in free agency -- the fantasy football community collectively heaves a deep sigh and moans. "Oh great," they say with the most pronounced of eye rolls. "There goes his fantasy value." Green Bay, according to […]

XFL Week 5: What We Learned

The fifth week of XFL play is behind us, which means we've officially reached the halfway mark of the XFL regular season. The Houston Roughnecks remain the league's only undefeated team, and no one else has fewer than two losses. Tampa Bay and Seattle bring up the rear at 1-4, but Seattle's playoff chances are […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Sam Hilliard

We have reached the month of March, and that means we are very close to the start of the MLB season. Reaching March also means Fantasy Baseball draft season is ramping up. A major part of every fantasy draft is finding value and sleepers as the draft goes on to fill out a team. In […]

William Karlsson Adds Two Helpers in Vegas’ Win

The Vegas Golden Knights fought off a late surge by the Calgary Flames to win 5-3 on Sunday night. William Karlsson’s two assists gave him three straight seasons with at least 30 helpers. He now has 46 overall points in 62 games. Max Pacioretty scored for the sixth time in 10 games and now has […]

Tiger Woods Will Miss The Players Championship

This week's Players Championship will have a field full of elite golfers, but the biggest name in the sport won't tee it up at TPC Sawgrass. Tiger Woods announced last week that he will be forced to miss the "fifth major" due to a back injury. All signs indicate that this is a precautionary measure, […]

WPC+ Videocast: Must-Have Players for 2020 Fantasy Baseball

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut reveal the must-own players they are targeting in every single fantasy baseball league in 2020. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, […]

James Paxton Could Throw On Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) could start throwing again as soon as Wednesday as long as he doesn’t experience any setbacks. Paxton underwent surgery to remove a cyst in his back at the beginning of February, and the most optimistic timeline for Paxton’s return is around the beginning of May. When healthy, […]

Jake Allen Shuts Out Chicago

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen recorded his second shutout of the season during a 29-save performance on Sunday against Chicago. Robert Bortuzzo and Alex Pietrangelo scored in a 2-0 win, Jaden Schwartz dished out two assists. The Blues have now won nine of their last 10 games, while Allen sits on a personal three-game […]

Late-Round Second Basemen - Targets and Avoids in 2020

Once you reach the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, it would be smart to consider drafting some upside fliers that can provide a great return on value. You can take a risk or two on a variety of different players, including a prospect, forgotten veterans, players returning from injuries, or even players with skills but have […]

David A Marcillo's Bold Bullpen Predictions for 2020

Updated on July 6: I stand by all of these predictions! There were plenty of surprises in the last few baseball seasons, including some huge ones that we didn't really find out about until 2020. There's no reason to think that this year will be any less surprising, and if anything, there's plenty to go […]