2 hours agoCalgary Flames forward Sean Monahan picked up points on both of Calgary's first two goals Sunday night, registering a goal and an assist in the first period. It was the first multi-point night for Monahan of the month and only his second since the calendar turned to 2020. The hope in Calgary is that a game like this can thaw out Monahan's cold streak, as he has only one point in his previous five games. His current pace of 0.7 points per game would be the lowest of Monahan's career since his rookie season and is predictably accompanied by a career-low 12.7 percent shooting percentage. Those rates along with lower than average individual points percentage and PDO leave Monahan as a clear bounce-back candidate for next season, and possibly for the rest of this season if Calgary makes a splash at the trade deadline.
--Russ Ivanac - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 hours agoDetroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin scored a pair of goals Sunday night as the Red Wings fell 4-2 to the Flames. Detroit's lone bright spot in the game Larkin also recorded three shots on net and led all Detroit forwards with 21:57 minutes of ice time. Now with 17 goals and 45 points on the season, including five points in his last three games, Larkin seems to have shaken off his struggles from earlier in the season. He still is falling below his production from last year (73 points in 76 games), but Larkin will continue to be given every opportunity available on a Red Wings team with little else in the way of scoring options. While teammate Anthony Mantha's return to the lineup has boosted Larkin's production, Monday's trade deadline could see some talent leave Detroit in the name of rebuilding.
--Russ Ivanac - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 hours agoIndianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said on Sunday that the team isn't pursuing a long-term contract extension with running back
Marlon Mack currently. It doesn't mean that it's not on the table or that the Colts don't want to keep Mack around for the long-term, but it's not a pressing issue. The 23-year-old (24 next month) is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2020 season. He's been the starter the last two years and had 247 carries for 1,091 yards and eight touchdowns in 2019. However, he's also missed eight games the last two seasons, so Indy might be hesitant in thinking he'll continue to be a lead back for years to come. Mack does have a strong offensive line in front of him, but he'll be more of a low-end RB1/high-end RB2 going into the final year of his contract in 2020.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX 59 - Mike Chappell
2 hours agoTampa Bay Rays relief pitcher
Jose Alvarado (elbow) threw a successful live batting practice session on Sunday and used around 20 pitches. He's tentatively scheduled to make his spring debut in the Grapefruit League on Wednesday against the Twins. The southpaw reliever's 2019 season ended in August, but barring any setbacks in spring training, he should be fine for Opening Day. The 24-year-old Venezuelan had seven saves for Tampa last year to go along with a 4.80 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in his 30 innings pitched. He's struck out over 11 hitters per nine innings the last two years, but he can be wild (8.1 BB/9 in 2019). Alvarado will fight for save chances with
Nick Anderson and
Diego Castillo. The uncertainty in the ninth inning makes him more of a speculative saves target in deep mixed and AL-only leagues for now.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Juan Toribio
2 hours agoSan Antonio Spurs point guard
Dejounte Murray went 0-for-7 from the field versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing the game scoreless. The game comes as a surprise, as the Spurs faced off against the Thunder right before the All-Star break (Feb. 11) and Murray scored 25 points on nine of 12 shooting from the field, shredding the Oklahoma City defense. However, looking ahead, four of the Spurs' next five opponents rank in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating, offering Murray the chance to get his rhythm back while also making him a favorable matchup (in most cases) going forward.
--Travis Kincaid - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 hours agoTampa Bay Rays pitcher
Ryan Yarbrough, who served as the "bulk" pitcher following an opener mostly in 2019, enters spring training this year with a chance to be a traditional starter. Yarbrough through a scoreless inning against the Yankees in his spring debut on Sunday, striking out one while throwing 14 of his 21 pitches for strikes. The left-hander's hardest pitch, his cutter, averaged just 84.1 mph last year, but he has a lot of deception with the pitch. He also has success with a sinker, changeup, curveball and occasional four-seam fastball. Yarbrough's average exit velocity of 84.1 mph in 2019 was the best in the majors among pitchers with at least 350 batted balls in play. Yarbrough's fantasy value is tough to judge because it will depend on how many starts he gets and how long he goes in those starts, but if he's used as more of a traditional starter in 2020, he'll have some appeal as a late-round flier in deep mixed leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Juan Toribio
2 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder point guard
Chris Paul recorded 12 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in Sunday's bout versus the San Antonio Spurs. Paul, who is in the midst of his 15th NBA season, has served as both a mentor and a leader for the Thunder this season, playing a large part in their surprising success. Looking ahead, the Thunder's next two games are against the Bulls, who have one of the worst defensive backcourts in the league, and the Kings, who rank 19th in the league in defensive rating. Paul would be a more than favorable fantasy play in both of those games.
--Travis Kincaid - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder shooting guard
Luguentz Dort scored 15 points on six of six shooting from the field in the Thunder's convincing win over the San Antonio Spurs. Dort, who is a rookie on a two-way contract, also led all Thunder players with a plus-36 plus/minus. Despite the great performance, Dort will likely be pushed out of the starting lineup upon the return of
Terrance Ferguson, making it highly unlikely he'll repeat this type of performance anytime soon. However, head coach Billy Donovan could utilize Dort as a defensive specialist going forward.
--Travis Kincaid - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder shooting guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 22 points in the Thunder's 131-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Alexander also chipped in 13 rebounds, which is a big leap from his season average of 6.2 rebounds per game. Alexander, who led all Thunder players with 32 minutes in this game, has emerged as one of the faces of the Oklahoma City franchise this season, and he will likely take on an even larger role among the team as the season goes on.
--Travis Kincaid - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder center
Steven Adams finished Sunday's game versus the San Antonio Spurs with 21 points and 14 rebounds. Adams also shot eight of 12 from the field, and the game marked his fourth straight recording at least a double-double. Looking ahead, three of the Thunder's next four opponents rank in the top half of the league in defensive rating, threatening to put an end to Adams' impressive double-double streak. In addition, one of those games is against the Milwaukee Bucks, who are a historically great interior defensive team, allowing opponents to score just 38.7 points per game inside the paint.
--Travis Kincaid - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 hours agoChicago Bulls guard
Zach LaVine supplied 32 points, four rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 36 minutes of play during the 126-117 win over the Wizards on Sunday. The former Timberwolves player went 6-for-12 from deep as well. As the top scorer on this team, the 24-year-old is also the unquestioned fantasy star on this injury riddled squad. The numbers are there every game for LaVine, who is averaging 25 points and 34.6 minutes per game. He needs to be started in fantasy going forward because of the lack of scoring threats on the team right now.
--Rishi Patel - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 hours agoChicago Bulls guard
Coby White followed up a 33-point performance on Saturday with another 33-point performance in Sunday's 126-117 win over the Wizards. The 20-year-old also provided six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes of play. The rookie hasn't been fantasy relevant this season, but with the rash of injuries on the team right now, he is stepping up big time. The North Carolina product should continue to see more playing time in the near future, thus propelling him into a fantasy worthy start for Tuesday's matchup against the Thunder. Be sure to grab him if he's available in your league.
--Rishi Patel - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 hours agoChicago Bulls forward
Thaddeus Young scored a season-high 25 points in the 126-117 win over the Wizards on Sunday. The veteran also chipped in six rebounds, two assists and three steals in 30 minutes of play. On an injury ridden Chicago squad, it's a next-man-up mentality, and the 31-year-old has stepped up to score in double digits through all seven games in February. With injuries to key guys such as
Lauri Markkanen (pelvis),
Kris Dunn (knee),
Denzel Valentine (hamstring) and
Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle), Young is in a prime spot to deliver on Tuesday against the Thunder.
--Rishi Patel - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 hours agoWashington Wizards forward
Davis Bertans finished with 22 points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal through 37 minutes in the 126-117 loss to the Bulls on Sunday. The 27-year-old also went 5-for-11 from downtown. The former Spur has been a bright spot for the Wizards, averaging 14.9 points and 29 minutes per game. After an inconsistent start to the season, the forward has flourished in February, scoring in double digits during all eight games this month. The league-leading Bucks visit the nation's capitol on Monday, thus spelling a hard matchup for Bertans against this top-tier defensive team.
--Rishi Patel - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 hours agoWashington Wizards guard
Bradley Beal scored a season-high 53 points in the 126-117 loss to the Bulls on Sunday. The Florida product also added five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes of play. The 26-year-old is shouldering a heavy load nightly as the top scoring option on this team. Nevertheless, these high point totals have been sustainable because there is no other elite scorer on the Wizards. Beal has posted at least 30 points in 10 of the last 13 games. That type of incredible production means the guard should be started in every matchup no matter how tough the defense is that he goes up against.
--Rishi Patel - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 hours agoArizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher
Madison Bumgarner has been competing in rodeo competitions under the assumed name Mason Saunders. In December of last year, he won a team roping competition with a partner, earning $26,560. He also competed in a rodeo competition last March, a few days before pitching in a Cactus League game. In 2017, he bruised his ribs and sprained the AC Joint in his left shoulder in a dirt bike accident. The Diamondbacks just signed him to a five-year, $85 million contract, so you can plan on them looking into his extracurricular activities. He’s coming off a solid year, striking out 201 batters over 203 innings while maintaining a 3.99 ERA. His value has taken a hit in the move to Arizona due to the fact his home/road splits in San Francisco were dramatically worse away from Oracle Park. He remains on track to be the Opening Days starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but fantasy owners will want to keep his off-the-field interests in mind.
--Ryan Trammell - RotoBallerSource: Zach Buchanan on Twitter
5 hours agoSan Diego Padres starter
Zach Davies blanked the Milwaukee Brewers across two innings Sunday in his spring training debut. Facing his former squad, Davies received the nominal start and retired six batters in succession, including a strikeout. The 27-year-old tallied a 3.55 ERA (4.56 FIP) in 159 2/3 innings last season (31 starts) and is projected as fourth in the Friars 2020 rotation. With a career 3.91 ERA over five seasons, Davies’ fantasy stock gets a boost as he transfers to pitcher-friendly Petco Park but carries limited appeal with just a 17 percent strikeout rate. At his current 474 ADP, Davies won’t make many standard rosters but could be an interesting weekly streamer.
--Andrew Le - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoNew York Yankees third baseman
Miguel Andujar crushed a home run in his first live game action since May of last season. Andujar lost nearly all of last season with a shoulder injury, but the 24-year-old is just a season removed from placing second in American League Rookie of the Year voting with a .297/.328/.527 slash line. Andujar started at third base on Sunday, but is battling
Giovanny Urshela for the starting third base job with the Yankees and is expected to play left field and first base as well in 2020. Now fully healthy, Andujar’s bat should earn him at least semi-regular playing time, making him a potentially valuable pick at his 255 ADP.
--Sam Chinitz - RotoBallerSource: New York Yankees
5 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James, as usual, impacted the game in a variety of ways. He finished with 29 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds in 35 minutes against the Celtics on Sunday. James saw nine of his 19 field-goal tries find the bottom of the net, and he was able to knock down four three-pointers. The one area he struggled in was free-throw shooting, as he went only 7-for-12 from the charity stripe. Expect James to once again have a big night against the Pelicans on Tuesday, who give up the fourth-most field-goals per game in the league.
--Jesse Cinquini - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
5 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Anthony Davis led the way for his squad en route to a 114-112 victory over the Celtics. In a team-high 39 minutes, he collected 32 points on 3-for-5 shooting from deep along with 13 rebounds and two blocks. But, it was quite an inefficient outing for him overall. Davis turned the ball over six times, and he only made 10 of his 25 field-goal attempts. With that being said, it does not change the fact that he is one of the league's best fantasy players, and he should continue to be for the remainder of the season.
--Jesse Cinquini - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
6 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers forward
Kyle Kuzma only scored 11 points total in the two games before the meeting with the Celtics. However, he found his groove on Sunday. Kuzma scored 16 points on 6-for-13 accuracy from the field and grabbed four rebounds in 27 minutes off the pine. He played the second-most minutes out of any Laker reserve, behind only
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Despite his impressive performance, owners should pass on Kuzma until he proves capable of contributing more consistently.
--Jesse Cinquini - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
6 hours agoBoston Celtics center
Daniel Theis has been quietly productive this season, and Sunday's matchup against the Lakers proved no different. The German scored 16 points, and he converted on all but one of his seven field-goal attempts. Also, Theis made his presence known on the glass as he pulled down nine rebounds in 31 minutes of action. It was the second consecutive standout performance for him. Theis tallied 25 points and 16 rebounds against the Timberwolves on Friday. He is worth a look for those in search of a solid big man on the waiver wire.
--Jesse Cinquini - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
6 hours agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum caught fire versus the Lakers on Sunday. In 37 minutes of play, the 21-year-old scored 41 points on 12-for-20 shooting from the field, 4-for-7 from three-point land, and he converted on all but two of his 15 free-throw attempts. Tatum also chipped in five rebounds, two assists, a steal, and two blocks in the 112-114 loss for Boston. Considering Tatum is averaging 28.3 points per game in February, he is currently a must-start in all fantasy formats.
--Jesse Cinquini - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
7 hours agoChicago Blackhawks left wing Dominik Kubalik struck on a power play in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Dallas, taking his goals total for the year up to 26. Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith set him up in a four-on-three situation. Kane, who extended his point streak to five games, reached 50 helpers for the season. Kubalik struggled at the start of his rookie season, but he seems to get better with each passing week. He's been one of the best goal-scorers in the league since the turn of the year, notching 15 goals in 21 games. The Czech winger will look to stay hot on Tuesday in a rivalry game against the Blues, who have so far managed to keep him in check this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
7 hours agoDallas Stars center Tyler Seguin scored the game-winning goal on Sunday when the team beat Chicago 2-1. Joe Pavelski got the scoring started for Dallas, Anton Khudobin pushed away 31 shots to improve his record for the season to 15-7-2. Seguin now has 15 goals for the season, and he has notched four goals in his past six appearances. It's been a tough year all around for Dallas' forwards, but the team has still found ways to win. In fact, they are tied with Columbus for most wins in one-goal games (18). The Stars now start a three-game road trip, which should suit Seguin well. 10 of his goals have come away from home this season and he has 26 points in 31 road games overall.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
7 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers forward
Tobias Harris (knee) suffered a knee contusion and is doubtful to play against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Harris suffered the injury in Saturday's game, but played through it. With
Ben Simmons (back) already ruled out and Harris likely sitting, the Sixers will rely heavily on
Joel Embiid and
Josh Richardson on offense.
Furkan Korkmaz,
Glenn Robinson III and
Alec Burks will all likely see a boost in playing time as well.
--Dale Johnson - RotoBallerSource: Derek Bodner
8 hours agoArizona Diamondbacks first baseman
Christian Walker will be limited during spring training due to general body soreness, but he remains on track for Opening Day. This is common for players getting back to the grind, so there is nothing to worry about at this moment. Walker burst onto the scene last year with 29 home runs, 73 RBI and 86 runs in 529 at-bats after recording no more than 49 at-bats in each of his previous four seasons. If he can repeat those numbers, he will be a top-20 first baseman this year. He should enter the regular season (if healthy) as the team's starter at first.
--Ryan Trammell - RotoBallerSource: Zach Buchanan on Twitter
10 hours agoLos Angeles Angels designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani (elbow) threw a light bullpen session on Sunday. This is an intriguing step in the right direction for the two-way player, who played primarily as an offensive player last season while he recovered from Tommy John surgery. Ohtani has plenty of hurdles to continue to clear before he pitches in a game but the Angels are hoping he could perhaps return to the mound full-time by late May. Ohtani's fantasy value should be strictly viewed as a hitter and anything owners could get out of him from the mound this season would be a bonus.
--Joey C - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Angels
10 hours agoToronto Raptors guard
Norman Powell (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He remains sidelined with a left finger issue that has cost him three weeks of playing time. The team has not announced a timetable for his return, so it's unclear when Powell is going to get back on the court.
Terence Davis and
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will continue to benefit until Powell is able to return.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
11 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers guard
Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons left after five minutes during Saturday's game due to back soreness. The team will have Simmons undergo an MRI to determine how long he's going to be sidelined. Fantasy owners should expect the Sixers to be careful with their young guard. They will likely use a committee approach to fill the void until Simmons is able to get back on the court.
Raul Neto and
Josh Richardson will do most of the ball handling, while
Alec Burks and
Shake Milton could see increased opportunities.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Adrian Wojnarowski
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