Marcus Stroman Expected To Work Out In Camp On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman did not work out in camp on Friday, but is expected to appear on Sunday. No reason was given for his absence on Friday. In 32 starts in 2019 between Toronto and New York, Stroman compiled 159 strikeouts in 184 1/3 IP while posting a 3.22 ERA and […]

Amed Rosario Did Not Work Out Friday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario did not work out with the team on Friday. No explanation was provided by the Mets. In 2019, Rosario hit .287 with 75 runs, 15 home runs, 72 RBI, and 19 stolen bases. Hopefully, Friday's absence is not related to an undisclosed injury or the pandemic. If healthy, Rosario […]

Baltimore Ravens 2020 Fantasy Outlook

The Baltimore Ravens arrived last season. They ran roughshod over teams with a brutal and historic rushing attack en route to a 14-2 record and the top seed in the AFC. They handed an undefeated Patriots squad their first loss and QB Lamar Jackson silenced doubters by putting up fantastic, record numbers. Unfortunately, the Ravens […]

Five Questions About the 2020 NFL Season You Want Answered

Back in 2001, Denzel Washington treated us to one of the most legendary acting performances of all time with his portrayal of Alonzo Harris in Training Day. Among his countless memorable moments in that masterpiece of a crime drama are the times he repeatedly reminds bright-eyed rookie Jake Hoyt, "It's not what you know. It's what […]

Gilbert Burns Out Of UFC 251

Gilbert Burns has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not face Kamaru Usman for the welterweight championship at UFC 251. Also returning a positive test was Burns' brother, Herbert, along with one of his coaches. The 33-year-old has already fought twice in 2020, scoring a TKO victory over Demian Maia before edging Tyron Woodley by […]

LCS DFS Picks for 7/4/20 - League of Legends Daily Fantasy for DraftKings, FanDuel

Hello there, LoL enthusiasts, and welcome back to RotoBaller's coverage of LCS for the Summer split on FanDuel and DraftKings.  It’s nother nice four-gamer with some pretty good games here on the holiday weekend. I hope all of you guys enjoy your 4th of July, and hopefully we can all win some money today! Today I'll […]

Cam Newton's Fantasy Outlook in New England: Fantasy Bomb Pod

Pierre Camus and Chris Mangano discuss New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton to decide where he should be drafted in 2020. Is he a better bet than his replacement in Carolina, Teddy Bridgewater? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Pennzoil 150 At The Brickyard (7/4/20)

It's July 4th weekend! Traditionally, that means NASCAR heads to Daytona for the Firecracker 400, but things are different this year, and instead we get an Independence Day that will feature the first ever Xfinity race on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This is also the first time we've had Xfinity practice in […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (7/4/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our DFS coverage of Counter Strike: Global Offensive for FanDuel and DraftKings. We have a nice two-game slate today, with the consolation finals from both regions going down. Liquid looks to earn a rematch with EG by taking down GenG in North America. In Europe, BIG looks to get revenge on […]

Byron Buxton Away From Camp For Birth Of Son

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) has not arrived to summer camp yet because he just welcomed his second child into the world. Buxton underwent shoulder surgery last September and hadn't played in any games when spring training was shut down in March. He should be ready for the start of the season in late […]

Jose Berrios In Midseason Form

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that starting pitcher Jose Berrios hit 95-96 mph in his first inning of live batting practice on Friday. Berrios threw around 45 pitches overall. "He couldn't look any better. He looks like a bulldog," Baldelli said. The 26-year-old had a career-low 3.68 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 8.8 K/9 in […]

Red Sox Planning To Use Five-Man Rotation

The Boston Red Sox are planning to use a five-man rotation to begin the 2020 season, with Ryan Weber positioned to claim the No. 4 spot behind Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi and Martin Perez. New pitching coach Dave Bush said Rodriguez, Eovaldi and Perez should be able to go five or six innings when the […]

Cowboys Pump Brakes On David Njoku Rumor

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku demanded a trade on Friday, per his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Soon after, reports surfaced that the Dallas Cowboys were a "potential suitor" for Njoku. "That," one source said Friday as the news broke, "sounds like an agent creation." The Cowboys made a commitment to Blake Jarwin and also signed […]

Collin McHugh Optimistic About His Status For Start Of Season

Boston Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) could be ready to go for the start of the season after recovering from an elbow injury during the shutdown. The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox in early March but did not pitch in any spring training games as a result of his forearm […]

Shohei Ohtani "Doing Great"

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said that starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is fully healthy and will be ready to serve as a two-way player to begin the 2020 season. Ohtani threw a bullpen session on Friday and will continue to take batting practice to prepare for his role as the DH. "He’s […]

Dillon Peters Won't Be Fully Healthy Until July

Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitcher Dillon Peters (oblique) isn't expected to be fully healthy until mid-July after straining his oblique muscle in spring training. It means that Peters might not be ready for Opening Day in late July. The 27-year-old southpaw went 4-4 with a 5.38 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 55 strikeouts in 72 innings […]

Jed Lowrie Still Using Knee Brace

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie (knee), who played nine games last September because of knee issues, worked out with his knee brace tucked underneath his uniform on Friday. It sounds like he's in no better position than when spring training was shut down in March. The Mets are unsure if Lowrie will be full-go […]

Multiple Red Sox Players Test Positive For COVID-19

The Boston Red Sox had multiple members of the team test positive for COVID-19 this week, according to a source in the organization. The players who tested positive will not be identified as instructed by Major League Baseball, with those players absent from Friday’s workout at Fenway Park due to their inability to participate at […]

Jose Martinez Not Present Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez was not present for the team's first summer camp workout on Friday, and it wasn't because of a travel issue. Martinez has been working out at Tropicana Field for most of the shutdown, so this brings in speculation that he may have tested positive for COVID-19. Pitchers Yonny […]

Willians Astudillo Tests Positive For COVID-19

Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo is one of the Twins players to test positive for COVID-19 upon his arrival to summer camp. Astudillo has been quarantined and is asymptomatic. Minor leaguers Edwar Colina and Nick Gordon tested positive before arriving, so they are not in camp. Colina is the team's No. 16 prospect, while Gordon […]

Rich Hill Fully Recovered From Elbow Surgery

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Rich Hill (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday and is fully recovered from offseason elbow surgery. "It didn't look like he was holding anything back," president Derek Falvey said. "He feels good." The 40-year-old southpaw is one of the players that really benefited from the season being delayed, as he […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Throw Batting Practice Saturday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow), who missed all of 2019 after having Tommy John surgery, will throw batting practice on Saturday. McCullers will simulate three innings, which is something similar to what he did a few days ago. He made three Grapefruit League starts before spring training was suspended and hopes to […]

Madison Bumgarner Doesn't Work Out Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner was one of the eight to 10 players who did not work out at Chase Field on the first day of summer camp on Friday. Bumgarner is waiting for clearance from the COVID-19 test protocols. MadBum doesn't necessarily have coronavirus, and he could be cleared to join workouts as […]

Charlie Blackmon Won't Be Available For Start Of Camp

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon will not be available for the start of summer camp on Saturday after testing positive for COVID-19, according to manager Bud Black. Pitchers Phil Diehl and Ryan Castellani have already returned after testing negative. It's unclear how long Blackmon will be out or if it'll have an effect on his […]

Ben Simmons Won't Have Any Restrictions

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) won't be restricted when the season resumes later this month, according to head coach Brett Brown. "He’s good to go and we look forward to watching him with what I’m told is, effectively, 100% health," Brown said. He was dealing with a lower back nerve impingement, but the hiatus […]

Marvin Bagley Expected To See More Time At Center

Sacramento Kings center Marvin Bagley (foot) said he's added 10 pounds of muscle, assuming he's going to spend more time at center. Bagley says that he is 100 percent ready to go and doesn't feel any discomfort in his foot. He has been battling injuries all season long, but it sounds like he is finally […]

Gordon Hayward Expected To Miss Time During Playoffs

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward said that he'll leave the bubble in Orlando when his wife goes into labor. Her due date is in September, which would be in the middle of the playoffs. It's not ideal to lose a key player during the playoffs, but it's understandable considering the situation. It'll be tough for […]

Darius Miller Unsure About Playing During Restart

New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (Achilles) is unsure if he'll be ready to play when the NBA resumes play. Miller has not played this season after having surgery last August. He has been unable to get into 5-on-5 action yet, so the team will have to wait before they evaluate him. It's unlikely that […]

Jusuf Nurkic Expected To See Minutes At Power Forward

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is expected to see playing time at power forward when the season resumes. He hasn't played since March of 2019, but the Blazers reportedly won't have Nurkic on a minutes limit. Nurkic was originally expected to split playing time with Hassan Whiteside, but it doesn't appear that will be […]