Yusniel Diaz Set To Make Grapefruit League Debut This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Yusniel Diaz (shoulder) is expected to return to Spring Training action this weekend, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Diaz has been dealing with soreness in his left shoulder, but it is not a long-term concern. The 23-year-old is one of the Orioles' top prospects after he slashed .262/.335/.472 at Double-A Bowie in […]

PGA DFS Vegas Report - Honda Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to the PGA DFS Vegas Report. While most of the field last weekend demonstrated extreme volatility throughout their four days in Mexico, Patrick Reed held steady with four rounds in the 60s to capture his eighth career PGA Tour title. It […]

PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Course Breakdown: The Honda Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS (Course History) - The Honda Classic

Hello again PGA family and thanks for joining me here at RotoBaller! It's been a controversial few months for Patrick Reed, but he emerged victorious at the WGC-Mexico Championship last week for his eighth-career victory on the PGA Tour. Reed outlasted a star-studded leaderboard that included Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Justin Thomas. […]

Draymond Green is Probable for Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (pelvis) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Green has missed each of the last two games due to a right pelvic contusion. He was able to get through practice on Wednesday, so that's a good sign moving forward. Eric Paschall should see his […]

Joe Ingles Moves to the Bench

Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles will move to the second unit for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. Veteran Mike Conley will move back into the starting five, but he hasn't played well in that spot this season. The Jazz are trying new rotations and seeing what works as the playoffs get closer. Conley should […]

Jimmy Butler Will Return on Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (personal) will return for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Butler has missed each of the last two games due to personal reasons. Derrick Jones should head back to the bench, while Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic will see reduced roles. Butler shouldn't be limited at all for Wednesday's game.

Mychal Givens Getting Close To A Return

Baltimore Orioles reliever Mychal Givens (flu) will make his Grapefruit League debut sometime soon, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The virus has impacted several Orioles' players, but most of them are on the road to recovery. Givens should be ready for Opening Day, and he is the leading candidate to earn saves for the Orioles […]

Hunter Harvey Expected To Make Spring Debut This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles reliever Hunter Harvey (flu) is planning on making his Grapefruit League debut this upcoming weekend, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Harvey was dealing with some congestion issues earlier in the week but is feeling back to normal now. The former top prospect got his first taste of MLB action last season, posting a […]

Harrison Bader Scores Two Runs on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader scored twice in Wednesday's Grapefruit League loss to the Miami Marlins. Bader went 1-for-4 with a double and he reached on an error. He was excellent defensively last season, but struggled to a .205/.314/.366 line. He showed good patience at the plate but has never really hit for a […]

Tyler O'Neill Gets Five At-Bats on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill played all of Wednesday's split-squad Grapefruit League game against the Miami Marlins, going 1-for-5 with a single and two strikeouts. O'Neill should have one of the starting spots in the Cardinals outfield and while the power potential is real with him, there remains a lot of swing-and-miss in his […]

Mike Soroka Scheduled To Make Spring Debut On Friday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka (groin) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the New York Yankees. The 22-year-old irritated his groin during live batting practice last week. If Soroka can avoid any further setbacks, he is safely on track to be ready for the start of the regular season. He […]

Alex Vesia Picks Up a Grapefruit League Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Alex Vesia earned a save in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over a split-squad St. Louis Cardinals team. Vesia tossed a perfect inning, striking out two and inducing a ground ball out. Vesia is not a well-known name, but he could end up being the most effective pitcher out of the Marlins […]

Brad Peacock Confident He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock (shoulder) is making progress and is confident he'll be ready by Opening Day. Peacock has battled neck and shoulder issues in the early portions of spring training which seem to have eliminated him from contending for the fifth spot in the rotation right out of the gate. But Peacock […]

Joc Pederson Yet To Resume Hitting

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (side) has not been cleared to resume hitting yet, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. The 27-year-old injured himself at the start of Dodgers' camp, and the injury is continuing to nag at him. Pederson blasted 36 home runs last season, despite seeing almost all of his at-bats come […]

Mets Not Concerned About Brandon Nimmo

Updating a previous report, New York Mets manager Luis Rojas called outfielder Brandon Nimmo's cardiac screening on Wednesday "precautionary." Rojas called the tests relatively routine and said he's not concerned about Nimmo. Nimmo was scratched from the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday, but it looks like he'll be just fine. That's great news after the […]

Matt Carpenter Expects to Play on Saturday

Updating a previous post, St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back) referred to being scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League lineup as "super preventative" and says he expects to play on Saturday. Carpenter was removed from the lineup just a few minutes before the first pitch of Wednesday's game, but apparently it's not much of a concern. […]

Dustin May Still Not Throwing Off Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (side) has not thrown off of a pitching mound since the first day of Spring Training. The 22-year-old did not complete his scheduled bullpen session on Sunday after he felt further discomfort in his side earlier in the day. May was likely heading to Triple-A Oklahoma to open the […]

Freddie Freeman Expected To Rejoin Lineup Next Week

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action next week, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Freeman was absent from Tuesday's lineup due to inflammation in his surgically-repaired elbow, but Anthopoulos reiterated that the injury is not a long-term concern. The Braves are taking a cautious approach to […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/26/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

The pucks drops for three games in the National Hockey League tonight. Play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. The most compelling matchup has the Edmonton Oilers in Vegas to take on the Golden Knights. Edmonton added wingers Andreas Athanasiou and Tyler Ennis at the trade deadline and Vegas brought in goaltender Robin Lehner […]

Jesse Winker Likely To Return Soon

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (hand) appeared to be a full participant in Wednesday's team workout. Team manager David Bell told reporters that Winker is likely to return to action in a couple of days. Winker suffered a bruised left hand on Sunday when he was hit by a pitch in Cactus League action but […]

Alex Bregman Goes Deep, Gets Plunked

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman hit his first home run of the spring in the third inning against the Cardinals on Wednesday. Bregman was all smiles rounding the bases but the Astros continue to be marked men around the league. The 25-year-old was promptly hit by a pitch in his next at-bat as seven […]

Wyndham Clark Searching For First PGA Tour Win

Wyndham Clark enters the field for the Honda Classic for the second straight year. In his 2019 debut at PGA National, Clark played extremely well and finished in seventh place. Clark opened the tournament with rounds of 69-67-67, but a closing-round 72 wasn't enough to get the job done. Clark is still looking for his […]

Giancarlo Stanton Has Grade 1 Calf Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) has a Grade 1 calf strain. Manager Aaron Boone didn't give much information on Stanton's timeline, but it seems unlikely that Stanton will be ready for Opening Day. Stanton only managed to play in 18 games last year as he battled a variety of injuries, but he's still […]

PGA DFS: DraftKings Core Four - The Honda Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thanks for joining me for the Honda Classic! In this article you will find my four favorite overall DraftKings DFS lineup plays for this week's PGA tournament. The 'Core Four' will usually be spread across different DraftKings price points, but […]

Chris Sale's Opening Day Status Is Uncertain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (illness) successfully went through a bullpen session on Wednesday, but the delayed start to his spring training throwing program and lack of game action during the exhibition schedule may impact his availability for Opening Day on March 26. Sale has yet to make an appearance on the mound […]

Doc Redman Looks For Fifth Straight Made Cut

Doc Redman rolls into the Honda Classic this week with four straight made cuts, dating back to mid-January at the American Express. This will be Redman's first appearance at PGA National for the Honda Classic, but he has proven he can play some great golf on any course style around the world. Redman's young professional […]

Giovanny Gallegos Struggles on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos struggled in a split-squad Grapefruit League game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. He pitched just 2/3 of an inning, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk. It was the first appearance of the spring for the projected Cardinals closer, and likely nothing to worry about. […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Pitches Two Perfect Innings on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim was perfect in his Grapefruit League debut, facing six batters and getting all six outs. Kim struck out three and needed 29 pitches to get through his two innings. It was an impressive start for Kim, who seems to have an early lead for one of the open […]

Matt Wallace Has Some Upside At PGA National

Matt Wallace will tee it up at the Honda Classic for the second straight year and will look to build off of his 20th-place finish in 2019. The England native had a successful 2019 campaign both in the United States and overseas, which included a third-place finish at the PGA Championship. Despite not having a […]