Bobby Ryan Scores Three Goals In Return to Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 5-2 on Thursday night. In just his second game since Nov. 16, and first back in Ottawa, Bobby Ryan scored a hat trick on just three shots on net. He also laid four hits and fought Christopher Tanev in the first period. The Ottawa […]

Daily NBA Injury Roundup for February 28th, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for February 28th, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Rougned Odor Smacks Grand Slam In Rout

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor hit a first-inning grand slam in his team's 13-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. After Elvis Andrus, Nick Solak, and Joey Gallo all made it on base, Odor launched Colin Rea's 3-1 pitch over the right-field wall to clear the bases. Odor finished the day 3-for-3 with […]

Rams Speak With Jordan Reed

The Los Angeles Rams have spoken with free-agent tight end Jordan Reed, according to a source. Reed is training in Miami and wants to continue playing despite missing all of the 2019 season with a concussion he suffered in the preseason. The former third-round pick in 2013 just recently was cleared from the concussion protocol […]

Colts Looking At Philip Rivers

The Indianapolis Colts are taking a hard look at Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent quarterback Philip Rivers this week during the scouting combine. The Colts have also denied engaging with New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady's camp, according to a league source. Indy was put in a tough situation with the sudden retirement […]

Jon Gruden Stands By Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden had some nice things to say about quarterback Derek Carr on Thursday. "I love what Derek Carr did, love what he brings to our team and anxious to continue to build around him," Gruden said. "I really think Derek is a heck of a player and I got […]

Malcolm Brogdon Posts All-Around Line In Victory

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon finished with 17 points, eight assists, six rebounds and one steal on 7-for-20 shooting from the field and 1-for-3 from three-point range in Thursday's 106-100 victory against the Trail Blazers. The 27-year-old attempted a season-high in field goals with 20, while posting his second-consecutive game of at least 15 points, […]

Domantas Sabonis Scores 20 Points Against Trail Blazers

Indiana Pacers forward/center Domantas Sabonis finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal on 8-for-15 shooting from the field and 4-for-5 from the free-throw line in Thursday's 106-100 victory against the Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old is up to 45 double-doubles on the season, while making eight or more field goals in three […]

Rhett Ellison Considering Retirement

New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison (head) is considering retirement after missing the last six games of the 2019 season because of a concussion, according to three NFL sources. The 31-year-old has 67 catches for 674 yards and four touchdowns in 40 games with the Giants and also spent five years with the Vikings. […]

Hassan Whiteside Posts Double-Double In Loss

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside recorded his 45th double-double of the season in Thursday's 106-100 loss against the Pacers, as the 30-year-old finished with 18 points, 16 rebounds, four blocked shots and one steal on 9-for-15 shooting from field-goal range in the contest. Whiteside has produced four or more blocks in three of the […]

Evan Engram Remains In Walking Boot

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (foot) remains in a walking boot after having surgery in late December. The Giants must decide by May whether to pick up Engram's fifth-year option for the 2021 season. He's expected to be sidelined until training camp and has missed 14 games due to injury in his three […]

Gary Trent Jr. Scores 20 Points Against Pacers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. finished with 20 points, five rebounds and one steal on 7-for-15 shooting from the field and 4-for-8 from three-point range in Thursday's 106-100 loss against the Pacers. The 21-year-old recorded his fourth 20-plus point performance of the season in the contest, while his 15 field goal attempts marked […]

Leighton Vander Esch 100 Percent Healthy

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) is "100 percent in my eyes." Vander Esch is expected to be a full participant by the start of training camp this summer after having his 2019 season cut short due to neck issues that required surgery. It's great news that LVE is […]

C.J. McCollum Scores Team-High 28 Points In Loss

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum finished with 28 points, eight assists and three rebounds on 11-for-27 shooting from the field and 3-for-12 from three-point range in Thursday's 106-100 loss against the Pacers. The 28-year-old totaled his third-highest mark for field goal attempts in a game this season, while he extended his streak of 20-plus […]

Cowboys Want To Keep Robert Quinn

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that defensive end Robert Quinn is "the real deal" and is "hopeful that we can do something to keep him." Quinn's contract is set to expire on March 18. The 29-year-old had 11.5 sacks in his first year in Dallas, but there's a good chance he'll reach the open […]

Cowboys Meet With Amari Cooper

The Dallas Cowboys met with wide receiver Amari Cooper's representatives on Thursday night, according to a source. The Cowboys want to reach long-term deals with both Cooper and quarterback Dak Prescott. Talks with Cooper should intensify before the start of free agency on March 18, but the transition tag is likely off the table. If […]

Tom Brady Still In Patriots Plans

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady doesn't have an offer from the Patriots, but it's not a huge surprise without a new collective bargaining agreement at this time. However, Brady is in the Patriots plans for the 2020 season. Brady's agent is in Indianapolis this week and is talking […]

A's, Mets Checking In On Russell Martin

The Oakland Athletics and New York Mets and a few other teams have checked in on free-agent catcher Russell Martin. Martin has already turned down a few offers as he prioritizes a family situation, but he still wants to play in 2020. The 37-year-old Canadian is at the end of his career and will surely […]

Edwin Encarnacion Could Return In A Couple Of Days

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (back) was removed prior to Thursday’s contest with back tightness. Manager Rick Renteria said that the removal of Encarnacion was precautionary and that he should be expected back in a couple of days. Encarnacion will be in the middle of a good offensive lineup and should help […]

Luis Severino Has Successful Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) had Tommy John surgery on Thursday. Severino’s surgery was reportedly successful, and the pitcher also had a bone chip removed from his elbow in the process. Severino’s best-case scenario for a return date seems to be the start of the 2021 season, but it’s more likely that […]

Elfrid Payton Posts A Double-Double Versus Philadelphia

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton scored 18 points with 12 assists, six rebounds and zero turnovers in a loss to the Sixers on Thursday. This was Payton's sixth double-double of the season, coming in 35 minutes of action. He seems to have beaten out multiple youngsters for the starting point guard gig, and […]

Aaron Judge Still Not Hitting Live Batting Practice

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) has still yet to progress to live batting practice, but the 27-year-old said that he’s feeling good and is likely in line to play on Opening Day. Judge only missed one game with a shoulder issue last season, but the outfielder underwent shoulder surgery between the 2017 and […]

Julius Randle Posts A Double-Double Against Philadelphia

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle finished a loss to the 76ers with 30 points on 11 of 18 shooting to go with 10 rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers. After less than 30 minutes in each of his last two games, Randle played a whopping 38 minutes in this one, posting his second […]

Shake Milton Shoots His Way To 19 Points Versus New York

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton shot a perfect five of five from beyond the arc in a win over the Knicks on Thursday, finishing with 19 points, four assists, three rebounds and two blocks. Milton was coming off a 20-point, five-three-pointer outing against Cleveland on Wednesday, so it's no surprise he kept his hot hand […]

Al Horford Scores 15 Points With Nine Assists Against New York

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford was well-rounded in a win over the Knicks, posting 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. This was a vintage game from Horford, who after being reinserted into the starting lineup in the absence of Joel Embiid, also shot four of four from beyond the arc. Embiid is out […]

Tobias Harris Scores 34 Points Against New York

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris was one point off his season high in a win over the Knicks on Thursday, finishing with 34 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three three-pointers. Philly desperately needed Harris in this one with the absence of both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The ninth-year veteran obliged, shooting 14 of […]

Taylor Trammell Records Two Hits, Winning RBI for Padres

San Diego Padres outfielder Taylor Trammell went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the Padres 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. The 22-year old drove home the only run of the game with a fourth-inning single that cashed in Gordon Beckham. Trammell's prospect stock fell a bit last year as he struggled to […]

Tanner Roark To Throw Sim Game This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays starter Tanner Roark (flu) will throw a simulated game this weekend, followed by his Grapefruit League debut sometime next week. The veteran has had a late start to his throwing program after battling the flu, but he should be good to go by Opening Day to pitch in the middle of the […]

Danny Jansen Will Likely Platoon With Reese McGuire In 2020

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo indicated on Thursday that he foresees a 60/40 split between catchers Danny Jansen and Reese McGuire this season. Jansen would be on the favorable side of the platoon despite the right-handed bat, but Montoyo wants both players to know the pitching staff well so he can play matchups during […]

Cavan Biggio Could See Time As Corner Infielder

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo stated on Thursday that second baseman Cavan Biggio could see time at both corner infield spots this season. He had similar splits against both types of pitchers last season, so he could spell off Travis Shaw at first base versus left-handers while giving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a breather at […]