Nico Hischier Busy In Saturday's Victory

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier tallied three points during their 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday evening. Hischier tallied the primary assist on Stefan Noesen's opening goal which eventually served as the game-winner. Hischier than beat Tristan Jarry in the third period to extend their lead and would then tack on secondary […]

Connor Hellebuyck Posts Fourth Shutout Of The Season

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 19 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild and tallying his fourth shutout of the campaign. The Jets got out to an early two-goal lead in the opening frame thanks to Nikolaj Ehlers and Morgan Barron which game Hellebuyck a nice cushion early on. The […]

Quinn Hughes Posts Three-Point Game In Saturday's Loss

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes tallied his eighth goal of the season with two assists during Saturday's overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. Hughes tallied his first point of the evening on a primary assist on Brock Boeser's goal. Later in the first frame, Hughes would score on a wrist shot. Hughes' final point of […]

Bo Horvat Tallies Goal, Two Helpers In Victory

New York Islanders center Bo Horvat tallied three points in their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday evening. Horvat got on the scoresheet first, with a primary assist on Maxim Tsyplakov's opening tally. Later in the period, Horvat would find the back of the net for his ninth goal of the season. Then […]

Mets Sign Anthony Gose To Minor-League Contract

The New York Mets and left-handed pitcher Anthony Gose have agreed to a minor league contract that has an invite to Spring Training. Gose began his professional career as an outfield prospect with the Toronto Blue Jays but then switched positions and became a pitcher. Last summer in Triple-A, Gose held a solid 3.22 ERA […]

White Sox Designate Corey Julks For Assignment

The Chicago White Sox have designated outfielder Corey Julks for assignment. In a corresponding move they acquired left-handed relief pitcher Corey Booser from the Boston Red Sox. Julks began his professional career with the Houston Astros. He made his major league debut in Houston in 2023 and held a .245/.297/.352 line with six home runs […]

Mets Showing Interest In Alex Bregman

According to Mike Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com, the New York Mets continue to show interest in free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman and have emerged as a potential landing spot for him. Even after acquiring Juan Soto on a record-breaking contract, the Mets remain very active for the top free agents on the market. Last season in […]

Cam Booser Traded To Chicago

The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed relief pitcher Cam Booser from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitcher Yhoiker Fajardo. In a corresponding move the White Sox designated outfielder Corey Julks for assignment. Last season in Boston, Booser held a 3.38 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP across 42 2/3 innings of relief. […]

Slade Cecconi Traded To Cleveland

According to Jeff Passan, right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi was traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for first baseman Josh Naylor. Cecconi has spent his entire professional career in the Arizona Diamondbacks system. He made his major league debut in 2023 and posted a 4.33 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP across 27 innings. Last summer, […]

Carlos Santana Inks One-Year Contract With Cleveland

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Cleveland Guardians have signed first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year contract worth $12 million, pending a physical. This transaction occurred just minutes after the Guardians traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks. This will be Santana's third stint with Cleveland. Last season, the veteran first […]

Josh Naylor Traded To Arizona

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft pick. Naylor has spent the past four seasons with Cleveland after making his major league debut in San Diego. Last summer, the […]

Donte Jackson Inactive On Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Donte Jackson (back) is inactive for Saturday's match against the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson was unable to participate during the first two practice sessions of the week but was able to log a limited session on Thursday. However, Jackson will now miss his first game of the campaign. Through the first 14 […]

Larry Ogunjobi Inactive In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (groin) is inactive for Saturday's divisional tilt against the Baltimore Ravens. Ogunjobi has been sidelined since suffering this groin injury during their Week 14 victory over the Cleveland Browns. He will now miss his second-straight contest and set his signs on returning in Week 17 to face the Kansas […]

DeShon Elliott Inactive On Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back DeShon Elliott (hamstring) is inactive for Saturday's divisional matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Elliott was unable to practice during the first two sessions of the week but was able to upgrade to a limited participant on Thursday. However, that not enough to turn the corner and he will now miss his […]

Rashod Bateman Active For Saturday's Divisional Match

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) is officially active for Saturday's divisional tilt against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bateman popped up on the injury report on Wednesday as a non-participant but was able to upgrade to limited participation on Thursday. He carried a questionable tag into today's game but was able to clear protocol. Last […]

Tank Dell Ruled Out With Knee Injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Dell sustained a knee injury while making an impressive 30-yard touchdown reception. The sophomore wide receiver was eventually carted off the field. Before exiting, Dell caught six of his seven targets for 98 […]

Xavier Worthy Returns To Saturday's Game

According to Matt McMullen of the Chiefs, Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle) has returned to the field at the start of the second half in Saturday's game against the visiting Houston Texans. This is a great sign after the former first-round selection had a brief injury scare earlier in this game […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders Viewed As TE2 In Week 16

Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders should be viewed as a risky TE2 in Week 16 when he faces the Arizona Cardinals. Over his previous two contests, Sanders has seen just two total targets and has been unable to bring in any of them. However, during Weeks 5 through 12, Sanders saw solid 4.1 […]

Xavier Worthy Questionable To Return

According to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle) is questionable to return to Saturday's contest against the Houston Texans in Week 16. The rookie wideout sustained the injury when running a route in a non-contact capacity. Before exiting, Worthy caught four of his five targets for 26 […]

Kenneth Gainwell Remains Pure Handcuff In Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell should not be started in any formats this weekend when he faces the Washington Commanders. Throughout the season, Gainwell has continued to be deployed as the clear No.2 option behind Saquon Barkley. However, with Saquon Barkley operating in a workhorse role, Gainwell has averaged just 4.5 attempts per game […]

Ben Sinnott Could See Season-High In Snaps In Week 16

Washington Commanders rookie tight end Ben Sinnott could be in line to see a season-high in snaps on Sunday when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting tight end Zach Ertz (concussion) is listed as questionable and was unable to practice all week which puts him in an uphill battle to turn the corner in time […]

Titans Sign Brayden Narveson To Active Roster

According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Tennessee Titans are signing kicker Brayden Narveson to the active roster. The Titans also added another year to his contract to keep him under team control through the 2025 season. This is also worth monitoring as No.1 kicker Nick Folk (abdomen) is listed as questionable for […]

Optimism Surrounding Rashod Bateman's Availability

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, there is some optimism around Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman's (foot) availability for Saturday afternoon's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rapoport noted that despite his current foot injury that kept him sidelined for most of practice this week, if he is able to turn in a […]

Mikko Rantanen Tallies Two Helpers, Extends Point Streak On Friday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen tallied two assists during Friday evening's victory over the Anaheim Ducks to extend his point streak to eight games. Rantanen earned both his points in the final period. He tallied the secondary assist on Cale Makar's game-winning power-play tally in the opening minutes of the period. He would then […]

Nathan MacKinnon Tallies Three Points On Friday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon tallied three points in their victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening. MacKinnon's first tally of the evening was a secondary assist on Valeri Nichushkin's tenth goal of the season. Then, MacKinnon dished out his second helper of the game, this time on a primary assist on Cale Makar's […]

Charlie Lindgren Sharp On Friday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced during his victory over the Washington Capitals. The Capitals got out to three-goal lead by the end of the second frame. Carolina's lone tally came in the back-half of the third period off a Seth Jarvis wrist shot. Over his past four […]

Igor Shesterkin Leads The Way On Friday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 of the 42 shots in his victory over the Dallas Stars. This was a much-needed victory for the Rangers as they have lost five of their past six contests and fallen towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The Rangers were heavily outshot but their franchise goaltender […]

William Nylander Tallies Three Points On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander enjoyed a three-point night during Friday's victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Nylander tallied his first point of the game, on a primary assist on Auston Matthew's power-play strike in the opening frame. Later in the second, he tallied another primary assist, this time on Max Pacioretty's fifth tally […]

Matt Murray Earns Victory In Season Debut

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray stopped 24 of the 27 shots he faced en route to defeating the Buffalo Sabres in his season debut. This was Murray's first start since April of 2023 as he has been sidelined due to a hip operation. The Maple leafs got out to an earl three-goal lead to […]

Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 16 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

Welcome back to our late slate Week 16 DFS picks article here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top daily fantasy football lineup plays for the late slate in Week 16 of the NFL season. In Week 16, we have four games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]