Ron Roenicke Sheds Interim Tag

The Boston Red Sox are removing the interim tag from manager Ron Roenicke's status as manager on Wednesday. This comes after the Red Sox were punished by Major League Baseball for their part in sign-stealing during the 2018 season. Then-manager Alex Cora is suspended for all of the 2020 season, but it was for his […]

Tyler Herro Feels Close to Ready

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro believes he would only need one workout before feeling that his shot is back. Herro said that dribbling and feeling for the game would come back after an hour workout. Most players don't have access to a basketball hoop right now, but Herro's teammate Jimmy Butler sent all of the […]

Fred VanVleet Could Take Shorter Deal

Toronto Raptors guard Fred Vanvleet might consider taking a shorter-term deal this offseason. Vanvleet didn't seem interested in taking a short deal earlier in the season, but it appears things have changed. He's aware that the cap situation around the league is uncertain especially with the NBA currently in hiatus. It sounds like Vanvleet is […]

Falcons Could Trade Up For Offensive Tackle

The Atlanta Falcons have done the groundwork and have talked to several teams inside the top 10 picks in the first round about trading up on Thursday night. Most everyone assumes that Atlanta would be moving up to select a cornerback in the top 10, but the Falcons have also done video interviews with multiple […]

Rob Gronkowski Has Dropped Weight

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is weighing in at 250 pounds currently. He said that he played around 260-265 pounds back in 2018 before retiring. "I wouldn't come back unless I'm feeling good, feeling healthy. This is the time," Gronkowski said. The 30-year-old (31 in May) said his body was beat up, which […]

Buccaneers Not Expected To Land Trent Williams

Amidst more rumblings of disgruntled Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams finally being traded, Central Florida is not the likely destination. This comes after Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports has reported that a trade is not likely going to happen between Washington and Tampa Bay. The Bucs have significantly upgraded on offense this offseason with […]

Red Sox Disciplined Amid Sign-Stealing Investigation

Commissioner Rob Manfred disciplined the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday after an investigation of sign-stealing from the 2018 season. J.T. Watkins, the team's video replay system operator will be suspended for the 2020 season and playoffs, and he'll be prohibited from serving as a replay room operator during all of 2021. Boston will forfeit their […]

Dolphins Considering Trading Up to No. 3 Pick

The Miami Dolphins are reportedly interested in moving up from their current No. 5 spot in the upcoming NFL Draft. It sounds like Miami would like to move ahead of the New York Giants who currently own the No. 4 selection. The Giants are rumored to be interested in an offensive tackle. It appears that […]

Josh Donaldson (3B, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~70-80 CURRENT ADP: ~88 overall ANALYSIS: Josh Donaldson is ready to feast within a monstrous Minnesota offense, and he comes with greater power numbers than a premium third-base target like Anthony Rendon. Of course, you trade roughly 50 points of batting average for the 70-pick discount on Donaldson, but the added […]

Henry Ruggs III Has Heard Most From Four Teams

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, who is the fastest wide receiver in this year's draft, said that he has heard the most from the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Las Vegas Raiders. Ruggs, along with teammate Jerry Jeudy and Oklahoma's Ceedee Lamb, are the consensus top three receiving prospects in this […]

Jerry Jeudy's Knee Injury A Concern?

Two NFL teams expressed concern about Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's left knee at the combine in February. Dr. Lyle Cain sent a letter to all 32 teams detailing Jeudy's previous surgery, while saying "Jeudy haas not required any treatment" on his knee. Cain expects Jeudy to progress "without limitations." Some teams could have some […]

Seahawks Not Closing The Door On Jadeveon Clowney

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said "the door is not closed" on the team re-signing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, even though they've already added pass-rushers Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa in free agency. Seattle had the second-fewest sacks in the league last year, and even though Clowney has never had a double-digit sack season […]

Bucs Have Talked O.J. Howard Trade With Washington

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in discussions to trade tight end O.J. Howard two months ago to the Washington Redskins in exchange for offensive tackle Trent Williams, but talks fell through, according to a source. General manager Jason Licht said at the NFL combine in February that the team has "plans for O.J. being in […]

Panthers Open To Moving Back In First Round

The Carolina Panthers are among the teams open to sliding back a few spots in the first round if another team wants to trade up in order to select a quarterback, offensive tackle or cornerback inside the top 10, according to sources. The Panthers currently hold the No. 7 overall pick of the first round […]

Cardinals Showing Interest In Trading Down

The Arizona Cardinals are showing interest in trading down from the No. 8 spot in the first round on Thursday. They currently do not have a second-round selection because of the DeAndre Hopkins trade, so they would be willing to move back and acquire additional picks it sounds like. Just inside the top 10, another […]

Trent Williams Could Be On The Move

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams could be traded before the NFL Draft this weekend, according to Ian Rapoport. The seven-time Pro Bowler has been looking for a new contract, but has been unable to come to terms with Washington. With the draft rapidly approaching, the Redskins would need to get a deal done quickly […]

Dolphins Gave Tua Tagovailoa A Passing Grade on His Physical

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) has been favored to be going to the Miami Dolphins with the No. 5 selection during the upcoming NFL Draft. Tagovailoa underwent hip surgery that derailed his final season at Alabama. However, it appears he's making great progress and the hip issue shouldn't hold him back. The Dolphins […]

Buccaneers Happy To Keep O.J. Howard

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard will remain on the team unless a sizable return is offered by another franchise, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. This comes after Tampa acquired former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on Tuesday. With one of Tom Brady's favorite targets now on the Bucs, the […]

Percy Harvin Is Ready To Return

Free-agent wide receiver Percy Harvin said that he's "ready to return to the NFL." "I thought I was done, but that itch came back. I’ve been training with a former Olympian. My body is feeling good. Mentally I’m better. My family is good. The timing is right." Harvin currently weighs 185 pounds. The former first-round […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (4/22/20) - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible. I […]

Gronk and Brady Reunited in Tampa Bay

Just two days before the 2020 NFL Draft was set to get underway, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stole the headlines and made a splash by trading for former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. He insisted that he wouldn't play for any quarterback other than Tom Brady, so the move to Tampa fulfilled his wish. When […]

Garrett Hampson (2B, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~140 CURRENT ADP: ~163 overall ANALYSIS: Garrett Hampson showed glimpses of his promise during the 2019 campaign despite finding irregular playing time for most of the year. He slashed .247/.302/.385 with eight HR, 40 R, 27 RBI, and 15 SB in 105 games while showing his versatility by starting at four […]

2020 NFL Early-Draft Exploits: VOA vs. ADP for Quarterbacks

If you're a loyal RotoBaller reader, you know we strive to give you the edge no matter the fantasy sport you happen to be playing. Just a few weeks ago I took another step and introduced three metrics for fantasy football: Value Over Starter (VOS), Value Over Average (VOA), and Value Over Replacement (VOR). The idea […]

Colts Bring Back Marcus Johnson

The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed wide receiver Marcus Johnson, per his agents. Johnson appeared in eight games for the Colts last season, starting six of them and finishing with 17 catches for 277 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Notably, Johnson was targeted at least four times in each of the team's final five games, […]

Gavin Lux (2B, LAD) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~150 CURRENT ADP: ~169 overall ANALYSIS: Lux earned a call-up in September just in time to earn a starting job as the Dodgers second baseman. Although he had some strong moments, including five multi-hit games and a pinch-hit home run in Game 1 of the NLDS, he ultimately hit .240 in […]

Jaguars Not Married To Drafting A Running Back Early

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette has been on the trading block all offseason, and with rumors continuing to heat up about a trade, Jaguars.com's John Oehser was asked what the Jaguars would do in the NFL draft if they moved Fournette before Thursday. Oehser believes that Jacksonville should already target a running back in […]

Howie Kendrick (1B/2B/3B, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~230 CURRENT ADP: ~250 overall ANALYSIS: A lot has changed for Howie Kendrick in this new baseball landscape. For one, Kendrick may be a full-time player now with Ryan Zimmerman opting out and the presence of the universal DH. That's great news because he just had the best fantasy year of […]

Outfielder Busts Set to Bounce Back in 2020

Recency bias plays a large role in player valuation for many fantasy baseball owners and probably more than it should. Consequentially, a player's price will drop the following a down year, often creates a buying opportunity. As is the case with some of the names below, sometimes injuries are to blame for a decrease in […]

2020 Starting Pitcher Sleepers - September Surgers

September can be an overlooked month for Fantasy Baseball players, particularly those who are out of contention. It’s a month where we might miss strong performances from players who have fallen off of our radar due to previous struggles. However, if you dig deeper into September performances, you might find some potential gems to target […]

2020 NFL Mock Draft (and Rob Gronkowski) - Woo Fantasy Podcast

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode the guys take you through their final mocks before Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Where will fantasy relevant players land and how will their values be looked at for, not only 2020, but also […]