Chris Sale Shut Down For A Week With Flexor Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left arm and will be shut down from throwing for a week. It was reported on Wednesday night that Sale isn't expected to need Tommy John surgery, which is a huge relief for those that already drafted him […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (3/5/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a larger ten-game main slate with Washington in New York, Boston in Florida, and a gong show clash between Pittsburgh and Buffalo. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, as […]

Jason Peters Expected To Hit Open Market

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to let left tackle Jason Peters hit the free-agent market, according to sources. The nine-time Pro Bowler could be playing for another team after spending 11 years with the Eagles. Despite his age (38), Peters remained productive in protecting quarterback Carson Wentz's blind side in 2019, but it looks like […]

Jean Segura Scratched With Illness

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Jean Segura was scratched from the lineup Thursday due to illness. Top-prospect Alec Bohm will man the hot corner for the Phillies in their Spring Training game vs the Blue Jays. Segura is not injured, so he should be back in action soon and have plenty of time to prepare for […]

Markus Golden Could Test Free Agency

New York Giants impending free-agent linebacker Markus Golden has interest in re-signing with the Giants, but he will also endeavor to test the free-agent market, according to a source. Golden led the Giants with 10 sacks in the 2019 season, his first with the G-Men. However, aside from a career-high 12.5-sack season in his second […]

LeSean McCoy Not Expected To Return To Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy isn't thinking about retiring, but he's not expected to be back with the Chiefs in 2020. McCoy, who will turn 32 this summer, played just one snap in the postseason on the way to winning a Super Bowl title with KC. Despite fading down the stretch, Shady averaged […]

Chris Archer To Make Spring Debut Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Blue Jays. Archer was scratched from a spring start last week with neck tightness, but he's worked through the issue and is ready to go. If he can avoid any further setbacks, he should be ready […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hopes to Practice Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Royals as he continues to battle the flu. The second-year infielder was seen at the Padres' complex on Wednesday wearing a mask to prevent spreading the infection to his teammates. The 21-year old has been out four days but […]

Tommy Pham Slowly Working Through Elbow Issues

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (elbow) served as the designated hitter in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Pham, who is working his way back from a partial tear in his UCL, has yet to play the field in Spring Training. The 31-year old […]

Shortstop & Third Base ADP Debates: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET and Saturday nights from 9-11 PM […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for March 5th (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 Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets The Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets rank eighth and fourth in the NBA in pace this season. This game features the highest […]

Aaron Judge Could Still Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) said on Thursday that he only needs around 30 at-bats to prepare for the regular season and can still be ready for Opening Day as a result. Despite his optimistic outlook, Judge didn’t give any positive news regarding his health, reporting that his shoulder discomfort has been on-and-off […]

Breakouts Relievers Due for Regression in 2020

The closer role is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball. They can lose their fantasy value with a couple of blow-up performances. Teams are also electing to utilize a committee approach, often using their best reliever in high-leverage situations rather than cementing them to the ninth inning.  This makes it imperative to […]

Luka Doncic Plays Through Thumb Injury On Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Luka Doncic played through a thumb injury that has bothered him since last week, yet he still managed to provide a huge triple-double in the four-point win over the Pelicans. Doncic scored 30 points on nine of 20 shooting and added 17 rebounds with 10 assists, but he did commit seven turnovers […]

Maximilian Kleber Blocks Five Shots Against Pelicans

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maximilian Kleber got the start on Wednesday and he made the most of his minutes with a solid all-around line. Kleber blocked five shots (all were against Zion Williamson) and he also scored five points with four assists, a steal and a make from three in 39 minutes of action. Kleber […]

Zion Williamson Scores 21 Points On Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Zion Williamson connected on nine of 18 shooting en route to 21 points in the four-point loss to the Mavericks. Williamson also chipped in six rebounds and added three assists with two turnovers in 35 minutes of action. The Mavs did an excellent job slowing down Williamson by building a […]

Lonzo Ball With The Monster Line In Loss

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball provided a huge line on Wednesday and it included seven triples in the loss to Dallas. Ball scored 25 points while adding 11 rebounds and six assists with two steals and a block in 40 minutes of action. He matched a career-high in threes when he totaled seven as […]

Derrick Favors Registers A Double-Double On Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Derrick Favors provided a double-double along with some nice extras in the four-point loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday. Favors scored 10 points and grabbed 14 rebounds while adding two assists with a block and a steal in 32 minutes of action. The 32 minutes were the most since way […]

ADP Reflections - Middle Infielders

With spring training underway and the start of the MLB season less than one month away, fantasy baseball draft preparation season is in full swing. As the MLB season draws near, player ADPs will shift as expectations change and more drafts are completed. Drafting early leaves more room for injuries to hurt fantasy teams, but […]

Red Sox Sign Collin McHugh To One-Year Deal

The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Collin McHugh to a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday. To make room on the 40-man roster, Boston designated pitcher Hector Velazquez for assignment. McHugh comes to the Sox after spending the last six seasons with the Houston Astros. In those six years, the 32-year-old went 58-35 with […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads The Charge Versus The Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Giannis Antetokounmpo led his squad on Wednesday with 29 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the 119-100 win over the Pacers. Antetokounmpo connected on 10 of 23 from the floor but made all of his seven attempts at the line while adding a single steal in this one. His rebounding has […]

Khris Middleton Scores 20 Points In Win

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard/small forward Khris Middleton provided an efficient 9-for-16 shooting en route to 20 points on Wednesday. Middleton added eight boards with two assists and a couple of makes from three in 29 minutes of action. Middleton continued his super-efficient season and he is now providing a shooting split of .504/.430/.908, which is […]

XFL Week 4 - RB Opportunity Risers and Fallers

With four weeks already completed, it appears the XFL is here to stay and the season is now a lock to finish. That means the fantasy analysis rolls on! We already looked at target risers and fallers based on the first four weeks of XFL data. Now, it's time to review the running backs, for […]

Brook Lopez Struggles In Wednesday's Win

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez could not get things going on Wednesday, but his club still managed to get the win over the Pacers by a score of 119-100. Lopez connected on just one of six from the floor and his only make was a triple en route to just three points. Lopez still managed […]

Tyler Toffoli Strikes On A Power Play

Vancouver Canucks right wing Tyler Toffoli scored his 23rd goal of the season in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Arizona, netting one with the man advantage. J.T. Miller and Quinn Hughes picked up the assists on the play. Miller now has 12 points in his past seven games. Tanner Pearson also scored for the Canucks, who […]

Myles Turner Has An Off Night Against Bucks

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Myles Turner connected on just 3-for-9 shooting overall and just one of six from three to score seven points in the 19-point loss at the hands of the Bucks. Turner did salvage his line with two blocks and five rebounds, yet was a brutal minus-39 across his 30 minutes when he […]

Domantas Sabonis Scores 15 Points With 10 Boards

Indiana Pacers power forward/center Domantas Sabonis struggled a bit from the floor on Wednesday and also committed six turnovers in the loss to the Bucks. Sabonis still managed to provide a solid line as he connected on 15 points and added 10 rebounds with seven assists in 37 minutes of action. It was not the […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Posts Second Consecutive Multi-Point Game

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson recorded his second consecutive multi-point performance on Wednesday, finishing a 4-2 win over Vancouver with a goal and an assist. Carl Soderberg, who got the scoring started in the first period with a power-play goal, also registered a two-point night. Nick Schmaltz and Lawson Crouse provided the rest of the […]

Gabriel Landeskog Extends Points Streak With Three-Point Night

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog took his point streak to six games on Wednesday with a three-point performance in a 4-3 overtime loss to Anaheim. The Avalanche captain bagged a power-play goal and dished out two assists. Nathan MacKinnon also had a power-play goal and an assist, while Tyson Jost produced two helpers with […]

Rickard Rakell Scores Late Winner In OT

Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell shocked Colorado with a late game-winner on Wednesday, making it 4-3 with 1.2 seconds left in overtime. He also had an assist on a Brendan Guhle goal, with Andrew Agozzino and Sam Steel taking care of the rest of the goals. Rakell, a two-time 30-goal scorer, has been a major […]