Brandon Scherff Signing Franchise Tender

Washington Redskins three-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Brandon Scherff is signing his $15-plus million franchise tender on Tuesday, according to a source. If there is a training camp, he will be required to be there. Scherff, 28, has missed most of the past two seasons due to injuries -- 19 games played over that span […]

Adam Vinatieri's Future Still Undecided

The future of kicker Adam Vinatieri remains unknown, according to Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich. Vinatieri has not made a decision on whether he wants to return to kick for a 25th season in the NFL. The 47-year-old future Hall of Famer has been rehabbing his knee following season-ending surgery last year, and the […]

Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins Having Contract Discussions

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell said that general manager Steve Keim has had talks with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins about his contract. Hopkins was unhappy with his contract in Houston, which is one of the reasons he was dealt to Arizona for pennies on the dollar. The All-Pro wideout will be a bargain at his […]

Everson Griffen Interested In Seahawks

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has interest in joining the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source close to Griffen. The Seahawks could also be interested in Griffen if they don't re-sign Jadeveon Clowney, who is asking for close to $20 million a season. Clowney will likely have to sign with another team before […]

Seahawks Release Ed Dickson

The Seattle Seahawks released tight end Ed Dickson on Tuesday, according to a source. Dickson was due $3 million in 2020, and the Seahawks will save most of that money with his release. The 32-year-old veteran played in just 10 games (one start) in his only season in Seattle, catching 12 passes for 143 yards […]

NFL Agrees To Expand Playoff Format

NFL owners voted in favor of the playoffs being expanded after the 2020 season, according to a source. The move was expected and became official on Tuesday. One extra team per conference will get into the playoffs moving forward, putting the total playoff teams at 14, up from 12 previously. The new format makes regular […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks for 4/1/20: DraftKings League of Legends Daily Fantasy Advice

Welcome to RotoBaller's League of Legends DFS column. We'll continue ramping up our analysis for LoL DFS all week, bringing you the insight you need to succeed in ESports! With the LCS and LEC regular seasons over, we shift back to the LPL/LCK for a 6-match slate. We're back into big slates overnight for the next five […]

Justin Verlander "Recovering Well"

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander (groin, lat) is "right on schedule and recovering very well," according to Astros general manager James Click. Verlander underwent right groin surgery on March 17, but there has been no word yet on whether he has begun throwing again. With the season seemingly months away (if it happens at all), the […]

Bengals Release Dre Kirkpatrick

The Cincinnati Bengals released cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick on Tuesday. The Bengals went all out to improve their defense in free agency, so Kirkpatrick is being shown the door. The 17th overall pick in the 2012 draft, Kirkpatrick should still see significant interest late in free agency now that he's available. The 30-year-old hasn't played in […]

Texans In Active Contract Talks With Laremy Tunsil

The Houston Texans are in active contract talks with Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly. Houston has offered Tunsil $18.5 million per season, but Tunsil's counter-offer is "significantly higher." After the Texans traded two first-round picks and a second-rounder for Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills […]

Everson Griffen Likely On Browns Radar

The Cleveland Browns are likely to have free-agent defensive end Everson Griffen on their radar given his connection with the Browns coaches from their time together in Minnesota. Griffen is 32 years old but had 13, 5.5 and eight sacks in the last three seasons with the Vikings and can still be effective on the […]

Mid-Round Starting Pitchers - 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 […]

Jaguars Getting Calls On Yannick Ngakoue

The Jacksonville Jaguars have heard from multiple interested teams about a potential trade for defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, who is turning 25 years old on Tuesday. The Jaguars place a lot of value in the pass-rusher and won't just give him away for a little return. But the former third-round pick in 2016 was unhappy […]

Tyrod Taylor Thinks Chargers Can Make Noise

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who is training this offseason with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, thinks he can make a lot of noise with the Bolts if he's given the chance to be the team's starter under center. Things could change, but as of now, Taylor is at the top of LA's QB depth […]

James Conner Must Prove It In 2020

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to draft a running back this year with James Conner headed into his contract season. The Athletic's Ed Bouchette doesn't think that the Steelers will give Conner a new deal before the start of the 2020 season, so he'll have to prove his worth and stay healthy to remain with […]

Buccaneers Not Worried About Tom Brady's Arm Strength

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said that the team doesn't think quarterback Tom Brady's skills have diminished or that he'll have any trouble playing in head coach Bruce Arians' vertical passing scheme. "Well, the tape to us showed that he had plenty of arm," Licht said. "We felt that he had the ideal […]

Jameson Taillon Won't Pitch In 2020

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery last August, said the team has shut him down from pitching in 2020. Taillon said that the issue is that the season is already being shortened this year due to the coronavirus. The 28-year-old right-hander made just seven starts last year […]

XFL Season Recap - Receivers Report

This column is a continuation of the weekly Risers/Fallers series that ran during the XFL 2020 regular season. The twist is that I'll cover the full (half) season instead of a week's worth of games. If you missed the running backs report, you can check it out right here. Now, let's look at XFL receivers […]

Early 2020 Sleepers - Running Backs

The top players at the running back position are well known. They are tried and true and never fail to live up to the billing. Unless you think players like LeVeon Bell, Todd Gurley II, David Johnson, and Melvin Gordon III disappointed last season. Oh, they did? Well then. Maybe you should be happy there […]

Bases Loaded Pod: Player Evaluations And Discussing Your Trades

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland), Montanez (@Roto_Nino) and Zach Braff (@BraffZ) are back. We reached out on Twitter for players you wanted to hear more about, and trades you asked for us to breakdown. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks for 3/31/20 - DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports

Welcome to RotoBaller's first-ever Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS article! If you are reading this, you must be missing sports quite a bit but have found solace in DFS ESports! For those that are new to the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS set up, you are not alone. I dabbled in Call of Duty quite a bit […]

32 for 32: NFL Draft Predictions for the 49ers

The 49ers were on the cusp of bringing home a Super Bowl title in 2019. The offense may not have that one stud player to count on for fantasy scoring, but they get the job done. Will the NFL Draft bring more value for fantasy owners to count on consistently? Let's find out in our […]

Shortstop Draft Sleepers for 2020

It is well known that the shortstop position heading into 2020 is really deep. Despite the positional depth, shortstops could dry up quickly if you wait too long to draft one, given roster constraints in many leagues require a starting middle infielder and a utility player. Owners willing to roll the dice until the middle-to-late […]

Break the League: CBS Points League Ranker

Much like their milquetoast television lineup, CBS points leagues are like a warm bath of mediocrity. Are they great? No-oooo, but are they awful? Also, no. I mean, you're never really going to want to watch a Chuck Lorre sitcom or the latest chapter in naval policing, but they can still serve a purpose. Because sometimes […]

LPL DFS Advice for 3/31/20 - DraftKings League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome to RotoBaller's League of Legends DFS column. We'll continue ramping up our analysis for LoL DFS all week, bringing you the insight you need to succeed. With the LCS and LEC regular seasons over, we shift back to the LPL (my favorite league) for a 2-match slate. There are no LCK matches combined on this slate […]

Top 375 - Early Fantasy Football Dynasty League Rankings

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2020 fantasy football dynasty rankings (top 375) for longer-term formats. These rankings are being released with the NFL free agency period still taking place, and also before the 2020 NFL Draft. Things will change, and adjustments will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. […]

XFL Season Recap - Running Backs Report

When everything was feeling absolutely right. When we had already reached the halfway point of the season and the worst-case scenario had been cleared from the potential endings. When we all had agreed that the XFL was indeed fun, Coronavirus stroke big-time and wipe every single sport from the face of Earth. Nothing to like […]

32 for 32: NFL Draft Predictions for the Raiders

The now-Las Vegas Raiders did not offer much to get excited about in fantasy in their last year in Oakland. Aside from outstanding rookie Josh Jacobs and the surprising break out of TE Darren Waller, there was little value to be had here.  What does the draft have in store for this team? Can the additions […]

Early 2020 Best-Ball Draft Strategy

When it comes to draft strategies for fantasy football, there are too many to name. Zero-RB, late-round QB, Value-Based Drafting... whatever you like, it is out there. Instead of going through all of them, we want to know what the best strategy is to use in early best-ball drafts. It is still quite early, as […]

Slow-Starting Pitchers to Avoid in Drafts

This baseball season is going to be like one we have never seen before. While we await word on when and how the season will play out, it is becoming clear that we will be dealing with a shortened season. I’ve written about how a delayed start will impact injured players and discussed how a shortened […]