Matt Shoemaker Sharp Versus Pirates

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker had a terrific first taste of spring action, striking out five batters in his 2 2/3 innings versus the Pirates on Monday. He allowed just one hit in his 32-pitch outing but promptly picked him off first base, ending any sort of threat. Shoemaker picked up right where […]

Victor Oladipo Has Some Swelling In Knee

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (knee) will not play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. Reports have stated Oladipo's knee had experienced swelling at shootaround today. This is unfortunate news as Oladipo was just starting to look like himself again. With Oladipo out, Aaron Holiday will get the spot start and could get more run […]

Seth Curry Out Against Bulls

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (back) will not play against the Chicago Bulls. Curry was questionable with a sore back, but it is wise to not risk any aggravation, especially on the second night of a back-to-back. It is a shame as Curry was on a hot streak, but the Mavs will likely turn to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/2/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Big names loom larger than usual during a seven-game slate Monday. James Harden’s last trip to Madison Square Garden resulted in a 61-point barrage that will live in the building’s infamy. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has recently found himself in a spat of words with Harden, is on the second leg of a back-to-back, having casually […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/2/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, RotoBallers, and happy Monday! We have a spectacular seven-game slate on tap tonight on FanDuel. From my years of experience playing NBA DFS, six or seven games is the absolute sweet spot for slate size and I'm excited about a number of really solid game environments tonight, including a 240 point total in […]

RotoBaller's NBA DFS Cheat Sheet for daily fantasy basketball for March 2nd (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Injuries To Note Zach LaVine is doubtful; upgrade to Coby White, Shaq Harrison and Tomas Satoransky Andre Drummond/Tristan Thompson are both doubtful: Big upgrade to Larry Nance Jr. Kristaps Porzingis is out: Upgrade […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 20

Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly injury room report. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but we have you covered when the injury bug bites. We'll discuss who is on the mend and who will benefit from the player's absence. The next up-and-coming gem could be waiting on the waiver wire ready for your claim. […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20

The waiver wire is where leagues are won and lost. The draft is long past and now your rosters feel completely different if you are even moderately active. Players come and go due to poor performances and/or injury all the time. Staying on top of your needs is essential to winning matchups and grinding your […]

Andre Drummond And Tristan Thompson Out Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (calf) and center Tristan Thompson (heel) will not be available on Monday against the visiting Utah Jazz. Drummond aggravated the injury that he sustained at the end of February while Thompson continues to work his way back from a bruise that he suffered a few games back. With Alfonzo McKinnie […]

Joaquin Niemann Heads To Bay Hill In Cold Form

Joaquin Niemann nabbed his first PGA Tour win at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier back in September, but his game has been out of sorts in 2020. Niemann missed his second straight cut at last week's Honda Classic with uninspiring rounds of 74 and 71. The Chilean will attempt to find his form in […]

Bubba Watson Looks To Keep Strong Season Going

Bubba Watson has played well in 2020, with a top-10 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open and a top-five outing at the Waste Management Phoenix Open already under his belt this year. Watson will look to keep his hot play going as he heads to Florida for this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. The "Florida Swing" […]

Henrik Stenson Has Elite Course History At Bay Hill

Henrik Stenson is set to make his first start in the United States this year at the upcoming Arnold Palmer Invitational. Stenson has played sparingly since a win at the Hero Challenge in December and has teed it up just twice on the Euro Tour in 2020. His track record at Bay Hill is elite, […]

Garrett Cooper Goes Hitless on Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper had a rough day at the plate in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout, lowering his spring batting average to .286. Cooper showed that, when healthy, he could be a legitimate fantasy asset last season, but he had a hard time […]

Pablo Lopez Throws Three Innings on Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez made it through three innings in Monday's Grapefruit League start against the Washington Nationals. Lopez allowed one run on one hit and three walks. He struck out two and induced four groundouts on the afternoon. Lopez is a sure thing for one of the spots in the Marlins rotation, […]

Genesis Cabrera Exits With a Cracked Fingernail

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Genesis Cabrera was forced to leave Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins due to a cracked fingernail. Cabrera was trying to make a case for a rotation spot, but this setback could push him out of that competition. Cabrera was a bit shaky in 20 1/3 big league innings […]

Justin Rose Looks To Rebound At Bay Hill

It has been a somewhat rocky start to 2020 for Justin Rose. The Englishman shot 72-74 to miss the cut at last week's Honda Classic. It marked his second missed cut in his last three starts on the PGA Tour. Rose will attempt to get back on track in this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, a […]

Jimmy Nelson Resumes Playing Catch

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (lower body) resumed playing catch on Monday after the team had shut him down just four days ago. Manager Dave Roberts said that the best-case scenario for Nelson is to break camp out of the bullpen and then build up his arm as the season progresses. The 30-year-old is […]

Sungjae Im Grabs First PGA Tour Win At Honda

Sungjae Im recorded his first PGA Tour victory Sunday at the Honda Classic. The 21-year-old played aggressively down the stretch at PGA National to fire a final-round 66 and finish at six-under par for the tournament. Im finished one shot clear of Mackenzie Hughes and two strokes ahead of Tommy Fleetwood. The South Korean was […]

Blake Jarwin Likely To Receive Second-Round Tender

The Dallas Cowboys are likely to use the second-round tender on Dallas Cowboys impending restricted free-agent tight end Blake Jarwin, which would cost around $3.3 million, according to sources. Dallas spoke with Jarwin's agent, Kelli Masters, last week about a long-term extension. The Cowboys are also likely to tender backup quarterback Cooper Rush, which would […]

Freddie Freeman Returns To Lineup Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is in the lineup for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Freeman was dealing with some swelling in his surgically-repaired elbow, but he is back to normal now. The ailment Freeman was dealing with is a common side effect from the surgery, so fantasy owners do […]

Dak Prescott Likely To Receive Franchise Tag

The Dallas Cowboys will likely use their franchise tag on quarterback Dak Prescott, according to sources. The Cowboys are running out of time to reach a long-term contract extension with their franchise quarterback, so they'll play it safe and tag him. It's taking much longer than expected for both sides to reach an agreement, but […]

Chris Archer Throws Live Batting Practice

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) threw live batting practice on Monday after he was scratched from his Grapefruit League start last week with neck tightness. The Pirates feel confident that Archer will be ready for the start of the season, but it's still unknown when he'll pitch in a spring training game. The […]

Cody Bellinger Scratched Monday With Side Discomfort

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was a late scratch from Monday's game because he "felt something in his side," according to manager Dave Roberts. The team does not believe this ailment is serious, and that Bellinger will be back in action by the end of the week. It seems as though the team is […]

Anthony Rendon Off To Scorching Spring Start

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon already is making an impact on his new team. Through his first four spring games, Rendon is 4-for-6 with one home run, four runs batted in and four runs scored. Rendon agreed to a seven-year, $245 million dollar contract in the offseason and is being brought in to […]

Brandon Marsh Progressing In Rehab

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) is making progress and intends to take dry swings this week. Marsh strained his left elbow attempting to make a diving catch last week and is slowly beginning to ramp up his baseball activities. Marsh was targeting to compete for an outfield spot on the Opening Day Roster […]

Lucas Giolito To Make Debut On Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (chest) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Cubs. Giolito suffered a chest strain early in spring training and has been making positives steps since. Giolito is looking to build off of an impressive 2019 breakout campaign and should be a strong number two […]

Yankees Asking About Steven Matz

With the New York Yankees starting pitching staff decimated by injuries, the Yankees have reportedly reached out to the New York Mets about starting pitcher Steven Matz. According to the report, the Mets are willing to listen to offers, but any deal appears, at least in the immediate term, unlikely. The Mets are deep at […]

Stephen Woods Jr. Sprains Ankle

Kansas City Royals Rule 5 pitcher Stephen Woods Jr. turned his ankle while attempting to cover first base on a groundout on Saturday, and he was lifted from the game after he promptly walked the next two hitters. Woods was acquired through the Rule 5 draft this offseason, and he was considered a long shot […]

Deep Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 20)

Initially, this intro was going to be another feature about the Miami Heat, but last night Shake Milton stole everyone's thunder and he is more than deserving of a few kind words. Milton was already mentioned in one of these articles a few weeks back, and finally this week, mainly due to injuries, he is […]

Andre Drummond is Doubtful for Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (calf) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. He returned from a two-game absence on Saturday and was able to play 36 minutes in that one. Tristan Thompson (knee) is expected to remain sidelined here, so the Cavs could be thin in terms of depth. Larry […]