Ty Buttrey Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey (oblique) played catch on Thursday and threw at around 60-70 percent intensity and "felt good, no pain, throwing." Buttrey had an MRI exam less than week ago on his oblique, but he's expected to be ready by Opening Day as the primary eighth-inning setup man for Hansel Robles. […]

Robert Williams Won't Play During Road Trip

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams (hip) has been ruled out for the upcoming four-game road trip. However, he was active during Wednesday's practice, so that's a good sign moving forward. There's a chance that Williams is able to return by the end of the month. Enes Kanter and Daniel Theis will continue to split up […]

Marc Gasol Won't Play on Friday

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It doesn't sound like the team is sure when Gasol is going to be back in the lineup. Serge Ibaka will continue to start at center until Gasol is ready to play again. Chris Boucher will see more […]

J.T. Realmuto Loses Arbitration Case

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto lost his salary arbitration case and will make $10 million in 2020 instead of the $12.4 million he was requesting, according to a source. Realmuto was an All-Star for the second straight season in 2019 and hit .275/.328/.493 with a career-high 25 home runs, 83 RBI and nine stolen bases […]

Ben Simmons is Questionable Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He's dealing with lower back tightness, so a final decision likely won't be made until closer to tip-off. Josh Richardson, Tobias Harris, and Joel Embiid would be more involved if Simmons is unable to play. Fantasy owners will […]

D.J. Augustin Could Play on Friday

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin (knee) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice. He has not played in a game since January 13 due to a left knee issue. There is a chance that Augustin is ready to play in time for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Michael Carter-Williams would lose playing time and […]

Jake Layman Returns to Practice

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman (toe) has been cleared to return to practice. Layman has not played in a game since November due to a turf toe issue. He was cleared to do some on-court work earlier this month, but this is a sign in the right direction. It sounds like the team is going […]

Kevin Huerter is Probable on Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (illness) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. He is dealing with an allergic reaction, but is expected to suit up for this game. It doesn't sound like he's going to be limited and should take on his normal workload. Huerter should be owned in basically […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Will Get Second Opinion on Wrist

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) is still being evaluated and will get a second opinion on his left wrist. It was reported last week that Towns would miss multiple weeks. There is no timetable for his return and it's unclear if Towns is going to play again this season. Naz Reid will see his […]

Quinton Dunbar Wants Restructured Contract

Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar said that he reached out to the team to discuss a reasonable contract restructure, but the team declined to have conversations, according to sources close to Dunbar. Despite denying that he requested a trade, Dunbar remains adamant in his desire to be traded or released. The 27-year-old was one of […]

Everson Griffen Opts Out Of Deal

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen met two figures that voided the final three years of his contract by securing six or more sacks and playing 57 percent or more of the defensive snaps in 2019. As such, Griffen has exercised his right to opt out of his deal, according to a source. That will […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (2/20/20) - Monkey Knife Fight

Coming out of the NBA All-Star break, there are half a dozen games on the schedule tonight. Play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. Ease back into the schedule by playing the star shootout, a chance to play with the biggest names in the game. Here are some angles to keep in mind when […]

Jimmy Nelson To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (back) is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session on Thursday. Nelson is a bit behind with a minor injury, but he still has time to be ready for Opening Day. The right-hander is competing with the likes of Dustin May, Ross Stripling and Tony Gonsolin for a […]

Dane Dunning To Throw Live Batting Practice Next Week

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Dane Dunning (elbow) will throw his first live batting practice of the spring a week from this Friday. Dunning, who finished as the team's No. 5 prospect at the end of last season, missed all of 2019 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 25-year-old right-hander had a 2.71 ERA, […]

Keone Kela To Face Hitters Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Keone Kela (illness) is scheduled to face live hitters on Thursday after missing his first live batting practice session due to a viral infection. The Pirates have named Kela their ninth-inning closer heading into the 2020 season after he posted a very nice 2.12 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with one save in […]

Matt Magill Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Magill (shoulder) is being held back after feeling shoulder discomfort prior to camp. However, Magill said the injury is minor and he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday without issues. The right-hander finished 2019 as the team's closer and is a leading candidate for the same role this season. Barring […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (2/20/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a medium eight-game main slate with San Jose in New Jersey, Pittsburgh in Toronto, and a gong show clash between Winnipeg and Ottawa. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, […]

Bases Loaded Podcast: Early Round Values

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) is joined by Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) and Zach Braff (@BraffZ) and they discuss early round values. They go through and highlight a few players that are going inside the top 150 in ADP that offer a great chance to return profit. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast […]

Mitch Haniger Not Doing Much At Camp

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) is back in camp but cannot do any lifting or much activities for another month following microdiscectomy surgery on his back. There remains no timetable for Haniger's return, but he fully expects to return this season and is relieved to finally have some answers for his back issues. It's […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Hit Second In Lineup

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross hinted that first baseman Anthony Rizzo could be the team's No. 2 hitter this year. Ross announced on Wednesday that he plans to have third baseman Kris Bryant hit in the leadoff spot. Having the team's best two hitters at the top of the order makes sense, although it could […]

Tanner Roark On Track For Start Of Season

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Tanner Roark (illness) is still sick but is improving, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Montoyo said that Roark remains on track to be ready for the regular season. The right-hander had a 4.35 ERA and 1.39 WHIP while striking out 158 and walking 51 in 165 1/3 innings over 31 […]

Lourdes Gurriel, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Hit 3-4 For Jays

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo expressed on Thursday that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel and third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will hit third and fourth in the lineup for the club this season. Guerrero mentioned he likes batting behind Gurriel since pitchers attack both of them similarly. These bats will be in a prime position to […]

Carlos Carrasco Dealing With Leg Injury

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (leg) experienced discomfort in his right leg during a workout Wednesday and is scheduled to undergo further testing and imaging Thursday. He walked into the clubhouse Thursday morning using one crutch under his left arm but was able to put pressure on both legs. While the extent of the injury […]

Marc Leishman Set To Tee It Up In Mexico

It has already been a successful year for Marc Leishman, the winner of the Farmers Insurance Open last month. Leishman will look to add to his trophy case this week at the WGC-Mexico Championship. The "Big Aussie" floundered last week at Riviera, logging a T43 in his first start since winning the Farmers. He has […]

Buy, Sell, or Hold: Kyle Lowry and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Trade deadlines are fast approaching. The time is ticking away, and if you don't make a move now, you might not get the chance to. Of course, don't let the heist misguide you. Have a cool head and let the ticking clock impact the judgment of your trade partners. If a player of yours is […]

Rafa Cabrera Bello A Solid Option In Mexico

Rafa Cabrera Bello spends most of his time on the European Tour, but DFS players have an opportunity to roster the Spaniard in this week's WGC-Mexico Championship. The Spaniard heads to Mexico City fresh off a nice T17 outing at last week's Genesis Invitational. In addition to the form, "RCB" also has a strong track […]

Second Year Pitcher Preview: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET, Saturday nights from 9-11 PM ET […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for February 20th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors rank second and 12th in the NBA in pace this season. This game features the highest […]

Jarvis Landry Has Hip Surgery

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry had surgery on his hip on Feb. 4, according to a post from his personal Instagram account. The surgery comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Landry had previously stated that he would not need surgery on his hip, which bothered him throughout the 2019 season. Landry is expected […]

Gary Woodland Flying Under The Radar

Despite being the current U.S. Open champion, Gary Woodland heads to this week's WGC-Mexico Championship flying under the radar. The lack of buzz surrounding Woodland can be chalked up to disappointing performances in his last two starts - a missed cut at the Farmers Insurance Open and a T40 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. […]