Mitchell Robinson Doesn't Practice on Saturday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) was unable to participate in Saturday's practice. He finished with eight points, eight rebounds, and four blocks during his 17 minutes in Friday's game versus the Indiana Pacers. It appears he suffered a sprained left ankle in the process, but will get a few days to rest up. […]

Elfrid Payton is Unable to Practice on Saturday

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (ankle) was unable to suit up for Saturday's practice. He tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's practice and was unable to play in Friday's game versus the Indiana Pacers. Frank Ntilikina drew the start and scored 14 points with two rebounds, and two assists in 32 minutes. The Knicks next […]

Deandre Ayton, Dario Saric Should Play on Saturday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) and forward Dario Saric (ankle) are listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Both players were able to return to the court for Friday's contest. Saric saw 20 minutes, but could see his minutes reduced to the teens with Mikal Bridges playing well right now. Ayton […]

Aron Baynes is Expected to Play on Saturday

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (hip) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He missed roughly a month of action before the All-Star break due to a left hip issue. He was able to play in Friday's game versus the Toronto Raptors, but didn't do much during his 11 minutes of […]

Brendan Rodgers Recovering Well

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) has been recovering faster than expected from labrum surgery, and it's now looking like he'll be playing the field before the end of Cactus League games. Rodgers has been on the injured list since last July due to a torn labrum, but he was expected to be able to DH […]

The Tigers Are Impressed By Franklin Perez

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire spoke highly of pitching prospect Franklin Perez. In an article by Evan Woodbery of MLIVE, Gardenhire had the following to say about the 22-year-old prospect: "We have a lot of top prospects, which has been talked about an awful lot, but Andy said after watching him throw his bullpens that (Perez) […]

Julio Urias Beginning Season In Starting Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias will begin the 2020 season as a member of the starting rotation, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 23-year-old went between the bullpen and rotation several times last season, posting a 2.49 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 85 strikeouts over 37 appearances. The Dodgers have limited Urias' workload in the […]

Luka Doncic is Ruled Out for Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He looked fine on Friday when he dropped 33 points, ten rebounds, and nine assists against the Orlando Magic. The Mavs are likely just resting Doncic here as a precaution. Kristaps Porzingis (rest) and Willie Cauley-Stein (personal) are […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Remains Sidelined on Saturday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He has been sidelined since early January due to a right ankle issue. There was some hope that Carter would be able to play here, but the team has decided to hold him out. The Bulls play […]

Danny Amendola Re-Signs With Lions

The Detroit Lions re-signed wide receiver Danny Amendola to a one-year deal on Saturday, according to his agent, Erik Burkhardt. All three of Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones and Amendola are in contract years in 2020. Amendola, 34, had 62 catches for 678 yards and a touchdown in his first season with Detroit last year. The […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Will Sit Out Versus Hawks

Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Kristaps Porzingis (rest) is out as well, so the Mavs are a bit thin for this game. Maximilian Kleber is coming off a 26 point game on Friday, so he'll be worth a look in DFS contests. Boban […]

Dustin May Expected To Throw A Bullpen Session On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (side) will hopefully throw a bullpen session on Sunday as he continues to recover from muscle soreness. Thankfully, the 22-year-old's injury is not a long-term ailment. May is one of the best prospects in the Dodgers' system, and he will get an opportunity in the starting rotation at some […]

Alfonzo McKinnie Won't Play on Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alfonzo McKinnie (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Miami Heat. He is dealing with left foot plantar fasciitis, so the only way to heal up is for him to rest. Kevin Porter Jr. and Dante Exum should see extended playing time with McKinnie sidelined. Both players could be […]

Reggie Jackson Will Start on Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson will jump into the starting five for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He was able to get through some practices and is ready to make his team debut here. Patrick Beverley (groin) is out, so Jackson should get plenty of chances here. He's worth using as a fantasy […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Not Start on Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (knee) will not make his scheduled Spring Training start against the Orioles on Sunday due to left knee soreness. Rodriguez slipped and fell after his spikes got caught in the mound on Wednesday, causing the injury that is not expected to be a serious concern according to Red […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Sit Out on Saturday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee, rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so it's not surprising that Porzingis is sitting out. Maximilian Kleber is coming off a fantastic performance on Friday, so he's worth a look in DFS contests. Boban Marjanovic […]

Seth Lugo Back On A Mound Saturday

New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo (pinkie) returned to the mound on Saturday and threw a bullpen session five days after breaking his pinkie toe in an accident in his hotel room. It's obviously not a very serious injury and Lugo should be ready to go by Opening Day. The 30-year-old right-hander is extremely valuable […]

Lucas Giolito Throws On Saturday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (chest) felt 100% after throwing on Saturday. Giolito is recovering from a strained chest muscle and seems to be overcoming the injury. Giolito is coming off of a breakout season and should once again post strong numbers for the White Sox in 2020.

Cole Hamels Still Two Weeks Away From Throwing

Atlanta Braves starter Cole Hamels (shoulder) showed up to Spring Training on Saturday, but the veteran pitcher is still a few weeks away from being cleared to throw. Hamels irritated his shoulder while working out in the offseason, and the 36-year-old will not be ready for Opening Day. When healthy, the four-time All-Star is still […]

Jets Sign Josh Doctson

The New York Jets signed wide receiver Josh Doctson to an undisclosed deal on Saturday. Doctson was taken 22nd overall in the first round by the Redskins in 2016, but he's mostly been a disappointment in his career to this point. He finished three seasons with Washington with 81 catches, 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns. […]

Jack Flaherty to Start on Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty will be on the mound for the Cardinals on Opening Day. He'll also take the ball for the team's first Grapefruit League game. Flaherty was excellent all of last season, but was elite in the second half, putting up a ridiculous 0.91 ERA and 0.71 WHIP. There's a […]

Leury Garcia And White Sox Come To Terms

The Chicago White Sox and infielder/outfield Leury Garcia have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with a team option for $3.5 million in 2021. Garcia hit a respectable .279 with eight home runs, 40 RBI, 93 runs scored and 15 stolen bases over 140 games. Garcia plays all over the diamond, but is likely […]

White Sox Extend Aaron Bummer

The Chicago White Sox have signed relief pitcher Aaron Bummer to a five-year, $16 million contract extension. The extension also has two club options and can reach $31 million. Bummer was very useful out of the White Sox bullpen last year and threw to a 2.13 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 67 2/3 innings. Bummer […]

Bases Loaded Podcast - Quality Start Episode 1

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) and Matt Williams (@MattWi77iams) of the Turn Two Podcast come together for a new co-pod series called "Quality Start". This will be a joint effort and episodes will be found on Bases Loaded as well as the Turn Two Podcast. We are joined by Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) as well for this one. […]

Christopher Bell Is An Unknown At Vegas

Christopher Bell is preparing to start his first Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Bell knows how to get around Las Vegas, as he averaged a finish of fifth during his four starts in the Xfinity Series, but that was also in far superior equipment in the series than he is going to […]

Austin Dillon Slightly Undervalued In Vegas

Austin Dillon hasn't been particularly impressive at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, averaging a finish around 15th-16th, but he does manage to keep his nose clean most of the time. In nine career starts, Dillon has earned the 13th-most fantasy points and has been running at the end of every race. Over his past 10 races […]

RB Opportunity Share and Impact (AFC East & North): 2019 Review

We wrap up with our coverage of each of the eight NFL divisions, discussing the teams that are part of them and the running backs that were part of those teams in 2019. To present those teams and players I use a set of easy-to-read charts: treemaps. The graphics will hold all of the players […]

Aric Almirola Has High Upside In Vegas

Aric Almirola has a rocky history at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His career average finish is 22nd, while his average start is 21st. However, since joining Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018, things have been much better for Almirola. He has three finishes in the top 10 out of his last four starts and even led some […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/22/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome back to RotoBaller, your source for all things fantasy sports! I hope you had a profitable Friday night and caught my FanDuel picks yesterday. I switch over to Draftkings for the weekend and I'm psyched for this six-game Saturday night slate that we have on tap in the NBA! One game that really jumps […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/22/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Saturday night. We have just five games on the board with a ton of different options to pay up for. We're looking at Ben Simmons being questionable and a ton of other injuries to pay attention to. While it may not be the biggest slate we've seen, there seems to be more […]