Noah Schultz Invited To Spring Training

According to the team, Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Noah Schultz is being invited to spring training. The left-handed pitcher is viewed as the top prospect in the White Sox system on MLB Pipeline and the No.16 overall in the sport. The 21-year-old made his professional debut in the 2023 season at the Single-A […]

Chris Okey Returning To Dodgers On Minor-League Deal

According to MLB.com, catcher Chris Okey is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a minor-league contract. The 30-year-old had two brief stints in the major leagues during the 2022 and 2023 seasons and held a .143/.200/.143 across nine games. Okey spent the entire 2024 season with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Through 45 contests, Okey posted […]

Mets Have Interest In Reunion With Max Scherzer

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets are interested in a reunion with free-agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer. Earlier this week, the three-time Cy Young winner threw for interested teams, with the Mets being one of them. Scherzer spent the entire 2022 and most of the 2023 season with the New […]

Mets Interested In Acquiring Spencer Torkelson

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Mets have shown interest in trading for Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson. The former No.1 pick in the 2020 MLB Draft had a disappointing campaign last summer and could be without a role in the starting lineup this season. In 2024, Torkelson posted an […]

Pete Alonso Meets With The Angels

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, free agent first baseman Pete Alonso met with the Los Angeles Angels earlier this week. Alonso has been linked to several teams during free agency, including the Toronto Blue Jays and even a potential reunion with the Mets. Ragazzo noted that negotiations between Alonso and the Blue Jays […]

Ilya Sorokin Sharp In Victory Over Philadelphia

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced en route to defeating the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday evening. Sorokin surrendered the game's opening goal on a Tyson Foerster wrist shot in the first period but shut the door for the remainder of the night. The Flyers had a slight […]

Nikita Kucherov Tallies Three Power-Play Points On Friday

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov tallied a goal and two assists during their overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday evening. Kucherov tallied the primary assist on Mitchell Chaffee's power-play strike in the opening frame. Later in the third, Kucherov would add another primary assist on the man advantage, this time on […]

Cole Perfetti Scores Hat Trick On Friday

Winnipeg Jets right wing Cole Perfetti scored a hat trick during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Friday evening. Perfetti scored the game's opening goal on the power-play in the first period. Perfetti would tack on his other goals in the final frame, one on a snap shot, and the other being the […]

Aaron Ekblad Returns To Practice

According to Jameson Olive of NHL.com, Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (upper body) practiced with the team on Friday. Olive noted that head coach Paul Maurice said the star defenseman "has a chance" to play against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening. The 28-year-old has missed eight of his previous nine games with this […]

Martin Necas Headed To Colorado

According to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, the Carolina Hurricanes have traded right wing Martin Necas to the Colorado Avalanche in a three-team deal. The Hurricanes acquired right wing Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks, while the Avalanche also received center Jack Drury. The Blackhawks received a third-round pick and are retaining half […]

Mikko Rantanen Traded To Carolina

According to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, the Colorado Avalanche are trading right wing Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team deal. The Avalanche are acquiring Martin Necas and Jack Drury, while the Hurricanes will also receive Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks will retain half of Rantanen's salary and earn a […]

Conference Championship Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include James Cook, Jalen Hurts, Brian Robinson Jr.

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our conference championship fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint. With four teams remaining, the busts list shrinks to three and the margin for error in DFS contests is razor-thin. One bust will tank your lineup. Below are my fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint, for the conference […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/25/25)

There are 27 games across DraftKings tournaments today. The 11-game main slate is the largest starting at noon. The nine-game afternoon slate begins at 4 p.m. Eastern. The seven-game night slate finishes the day at 8 p.m. EST. This should be an exciting and action-packed day of college basketball with most of the country's top […]

The Best Picks by ADP from 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

Fantasy football seasons ended almost a month ago. Conference championships are days away, which means reality is setting in all too quickly that we will be without football in just a few short weeks. That doesn't mean fantasy football has to end, though. DFS tournaments are still rolling and now is as good a time […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Championship Weekend Updates For Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Zach Ertz, Dalton Kincaid

Thirty-two entered, and four currently stand. We're into the endgame for the NFL season with only three games remaining to decide the Super Bowl LIX champion. DFS managers are facing a very small range of available players, albeit with some injury reports to monitor in the cases of Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Zach Ertz, and […]

Updated Conference Championship PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football - Travis Kelce, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels, Kareem Hunt

Buffalo, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Washington are the last four standing on the road to a Super Bowl LIX title. These four squads have plenty of fantasy football and DFS options to choose from, so we're here to help you sort through them all. In the overall rankings below, you'll see where Travis Kelce, Saquon […]

Updated Conference Championship PPR FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football - DeVonta Smith, Austin Ekeler, Dyami Brown, Marquise Brown, Khalil Shakir

Fantasy football and DFS continue through Super Bowl LIX, so at RotoBaller, we will continue to provide coverage. Let's kick things off with our flex rankings for the AFC and NFC title games. In the rankings below, you'll find out where key flex options like DeVonta Smith, Austin Ekeler, Dyami Brown, Marquise Brown, and Khalil […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/25/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions about further strategy and […]

Updated Conference Championship PPR Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football - James Cook, Saquon Barkley, Brian Robinson, Kareem Hunt, more

Running backs have been the heroes of much of the fantasy football season, so it won't be a surprise if a few ball carriers steal the show during conference championship Sunday. We're here to assist if you need help with your lineup calls at RB. In the rankings below, you'll see where key ball carriers […]

Updated Conference Championship Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tyler Bass, Zane Gonzalez, Jake Elliott, Harrison Butker

While the kicker spot is never the most exciting position in fantasy football, it could make the difference between winning and losing, depending on which contest or tournament you are taking part in. As always, we're here to help! Dig into the rankings below to see where Tyler Bass, Zane Gonzalez, Jake Elliott, and Harrison […]

Updated Conference Championship Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Bills D/ST, Eagles D/ST, Chiefs D/ST, Commanders D/ST

It's time to see which AFC and NFC team will emerge and advance to Super Bowl LIX, meaning this is also the last NFL DFS slate with multiple games taking place. We're here to help you pinpoint which D/ST to target for Sunday's action. Dig into the rankings below to see where defenses for the […]

Kansas City Defense Tasked With Slowing Down Bills

The Kansas City Chiefs defense took care of business last week in their Divisional Round matchup against the Houston Texans, holding them to 12 points on offense. Despite finishing the game without a takeaway, the Chiefs sacked C.J. Stroud eight times and walked away with the victory. The Chiefs will have a more challenging time […]

Harrison Butker To Be Counted On In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will be relied upon in the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. Butker was perfect on five kicks against the Texans last week, knocking through three field goals and two extra-point attempts. The veteran kicker had been a bit shaky in his return from knee surgery […]

DeAndre Hopkins Could Disappear Again In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins did not have a single catch in the Divisional Round win over the Houston Texans. The veteran receiver was acquired by the Chiefs at the trade deadline and had an immediate impact. Hopkins' involvement dwindled as the season continued, and Xavier Worthy stepped into the WR1 role. The […]

Xavier Worthy To Be Second Option Against Buffalo

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy has solidified himself as a top option in the Chiefs passing attack. In the Divisional Round win over the Houston Texans, Worthy was the second option for Patrick Mahomes and the only receiver to catch a pass in the contest. Worthy reeled in five catches for 45 yards […]

Travis Kelce To Continue Historic Playoff Run

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has his eyes set on a third-straight Super Bowl win, but first, he must take on the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game this Sunday. Kelce set the playoff record for most games with 100 or more receiving yards in last week's Divisional Round win over the […]

Isiah Pacheco Too Inconsistent To Be Trusted

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has been a shell of his former self since returning from injury. Even when given the opportunity to start last week's contest, Pacheco remained inefficient and ceded work to veteran Kareem Hunt. The 25-year-old handled five carries for 18 yards against the Texans, compared to eight carries, 44 […]

Kareem Hunt To Lead Backfield In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was the second back on the field for Kansas City, but he proved to be the more reliable option down the stretch. Hunt rushed eight times for 44 yards and a touchdown compared to five carries and 18 yards for Isiah Pacheco. Given his steady performance and Pacheco's […]

Patrick Mahomes Off Injury Report, Ready For AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was on the injury report with an ankle injury but practiced fully all week and does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup. Mahomes passed for 177 yards and a touchdown in last week's AFC Divisional Round win over the Houston Texans. The Chiefs quarterback will now […]