Brendan Rodgers Serves As DH Thursday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) made his Cactus League debut on Thursday as the designated hitter and went 2-for-3. Rodgers, who had shoulder surgery last July, is hoping to be able to play the field next week. Initially projected to be out until May, Rodgers has been healing quickly. However, Hampson must produce […]

Terry Rozier's 19 Points Not Enough On Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier connected on 6-for-13 shooting from the floor en route to 19 points on Thursday. Rozier added three assists while connecting on 5-for-9 shooting from downtown, yet failed to add anything to his line in the two-point loss to the Nuggets. Rozier had been rebounding quite well over his previous three […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Five

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo was sharp in his spring start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castillo allowed one run over three innings while notching five strikeouts. The young flamethrower has allowed just two runs over his past five innings of work in Cactus League action. Castillo struck out 226 batters over 190 2/3 […]

Devonte' Graham Scores 24 Points In Return

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (ankle) returned from a one-game absence on Thursday to score 24 points in the two-point loss to the Nuggets. Graham was efficient as he connected on 8-for-15 shooting from the floor and added seven assists with a steal and three makes from three. Graham was questionable prior to this one […]

Fred Vanvleet, Marc Gasol Both Out Again Thursday

The Toronto Raptors will be without Fred Vanvleet (shoulder) and Marc Gasol (hamstring) on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Both players were questionable, but later downgraded to doubtful. Vanvleet sounds closer to play than Gasol as hamstrings can be tricky to heal. Norman Powell will continue to start while Serge Ibaka (knee) will return […]

Serge Ibaka Will Start On Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Serge Ibaka (knee) will play and start Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Ibaka had missed several games with a sore knee, but feels good enough to play here with no restrictions being reported. With Ibaka back, Chris Boucher and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will take huge hits in value.

Homer Bailey Throws Three Innings Of One-Run Ball

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Homer Bailey threw three innings against the Orioles on Thursday and allowed four hits and one run while striking out two. Bailey has a 1.80 ERA in two spring starts and is the number-four starter on the Twins depth chart right now. At 33 years old, Bailey's best days may be […]

Browns Looking Into Trent Williams, Jason Peters

The Cleveland Browns will "explore" a trade for Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Washington gave Williams permission to explore a trade, meaning Williams is probably not part of new head coach Ron Rivera's plans going forward. The story indicated that Cleveland may have to part with the 10th […]

Draymond Green Will Miss Fourth Straight Game

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) will not play Thursday against the Toronto Raptors. Green will miss his fourth straight game and the Warriors do not have much incentive to rush him back. Juan Toscano-Anderson will likely start again, but Eric Paschall has been the better option. With Stephen Curry (hand) returning, it will […]

Alex Kirilloff Records Two Hits Against Orioles

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff kept up his spring battle with Trevor Larnach in a 3-3 tie with the Orioles. Kirilloff recorded two hits, including a ninth-inning home run, his second of the spring. In six games played, the 22-year-old is batting .600 and is second on the team in hits and homers. Kirilloff probably […]

Robbie Ray (SP, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~140 CURRENT ADP: ~160 overall ANALYSIS: Robbie Ray is one of the most fascinating pitchers in baseball. He has some of the best fundamental pitches in the game, but when it comes to command and control, he struggles. He is an elite strikeout pitcher as he had a K% of 31.4 in 2018 […]

Nelson Cruz Belts Third Home Run Of Spring

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz continued his hot hitting in a tie with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Cruz went 3-for-3 with a solo home run to left in the first inning. The 39-year-old currently leads the team in hits, home runs, and has an OPS of 1.676. With a .351 BABIP last year, […]

Cavan Biggio (2B, TOR) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~105-120 CURRENT ADP: ~132 overall ANALYSIS: Cavan Biggio was selected by Toronto in the fifth round of the 2016 Amateur Draft. In 2019, he looked stellar at Triple-A, slashing .312/.448/.514, earning a promotion to the majors in late May. The 24-year-old quickly moved from the bottom of the lineup to the […]

Tanner Roark Strikes Out A Pair In Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Tanner Roark made his spring debut versus the Phillies on Thursday, allowing one run in two complete frames. He served up a home run to Roman Quinn in the first inning, but went on to strike out a pair of batters while surrendering two walks to complete his first taste […]

Ryan Borucki Progressing Slowly

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Ryan Borucki (elbow) threw from 120 feet on Thursday as he's slowly working his way back from missing nearly the entire 2019 campaign. The left-hander was limited to just under 25 innings pitched last year after undergoing elbow surgery in August. He still has time to crack the Opening Day roster […]

Victor Robles Remains Day-to-Day

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is still day-to-day as of Thursday with an oblique injury. He had an MRI about a week ago now and is doing some hitting and throwing despite the day-to-day designation. The injury may be lingering a little bit but it doesn't seem to be a big deal yet. Still, if […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Bullpen To Stay On Schedule

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg threw a bullpen session roughly equivalent to three innings on Thursday. He's simply putting in the work to get into a routine this spring. He doesn't seem to be resting on his laurels--and by laurels, we mean his big pile of money--after signing a $245-million contract this offseason to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/5/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back to RotoBaller, your source for all things fantasy sports! We have only four games on today's NBA DFS main slate on Draftkings tonight. For those of you grinding NBA DFS like I am every day, I have my favorite combination of value plays and high-priced studs to help you get your lineups started. […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/5/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

If you have been using RotoBaller’s Lineup Generator, you might have noticed the slight mishap that happens on night’s with small slates. With only four games being played, the generator is taking the best matchups, but we all know Jabari Parker isn’t even really playing for the Kings. Since his price caused the generated lineup […]

Sami Vatanen Suffers Setback in Injury Recovery

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sami Vatanen experienced a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury on Thursday. Vatanen, who initially suffered the injury while blocking a shot in a game versus the Dallas Stars on February 1st, had to depart from his team's morning skate due to the issue. Acquired from the New Jersey Devils […]

Victor Oladipo is Questionable Versus Bulls

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He has missed each of the last two games due to soreness in his right knee. He was spotted working out on Thursday, so hopefully he'll be feeling well enough to play on Friday. Malcolm Brogdon (hip) is […]

Malcolm Brogdon is Doubtful for Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (hip) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He is getting an MRI on his sore left hip, so fantasy owners are going to have to wait until the results before getting more information. Aaron Holiday, Justin Holiday, and T.J. McConnell will be asked to split […]

Rick Porcello With Another Strong Spring Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Rick Porcello had a third straight solid outing in Grapefruit League play on Thursday. Porcello pitched three shutout innings against the Cardinals with two hits allowed, one walk and four strikeouts. Porcello is coming off of an abysmal 2019 season in which he pitched to a 5.52 ERA, but he […]

Nick Solak (2B/3B/OF, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~260 CURRENT ADP: ~290 overall ANALYSIS: Nick Solak played a total of 33 games with the Rangers last year, where he slashed .293/.393/.491 with five home runs, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two stolen bases in just 116 at-bats. Currently, Rougned Odor is listed as the starter on the depth chart, but he could be […]

Serge Ibaka Has A Chance to Play Thursday

Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Marc Gasol (hamstring) and Fred Vanvleet (shoulder) are questionable as well, so fantasy owners are going to need to check back closer to tip-off for more information. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson would head back to the bench and lose […]

Marc Gasol Could Return on Thursday

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He's normally ruled out in advance, so the fact he's questionable is a great sign. Chris Boucher and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson would lose playing time and usage if Gasol gets back into the rotation. Gasol is expected to […]

Seth Lugo Throws Simulated Game

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (toe) threw 29 pitches in a simulated game on Thursday. Lugo is working his way back from a fractured left pinkie toe. Following the sim game on Thursday, Lugo indicated that he felt good. It is likely Lugo will next pitch in Grapefruit League games. Based on Lugo's […]

Fred Vanvleet Could Sit Versus Warriors

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He has been sidelined since last week due to a left shoulder issue. Terence Davis, Norman Powell, and possibly Chris Boucher will benefit if Vanvleet is unable to play. Powell is the best fantasy option out of […]

Josh Richardson is Listed as Out for Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson (head) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He is currently dealing with a concussion and it's unclear when he's going to get back on the court. Glenn Robinson III dropped 25 points in 31 minutes during Tuesday's game. Matisse Thybulle and Furkan Korkmaz should see […]

Bruce Brown Jr. Returns to Practice on Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Bruce Brown Jr. (knee) was able to return to practice on Thursday. He sat out of Wednesday's game, but has a chance to get back in action for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. Langston Galloway wouldn't see as big of a role in the rotation if Brown gets back on the […]