Tyler Stephenson To Sit Out On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Stephenson will miss his third straight game due to a lingering wrist issue. The assumption is that Stephenson is day-to-day and should return later this week. It'll be Luke Maile handling the catching duties […]

Mitchell Robinson Available For Game 5

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 against Philadelphia. The big man missed the previous game after hurting his surgically repaired left ankle. Robinson will continue to come off the bench behind Isaiah Hartenstein. He's averaged 20.0 minutes in the postseason, recording 3.7 points, 7.7 rebounds […]

Joel Embiid Ready To Go Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee, migraine) has officially been cleared for action ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the Knicks. After being listed as questionable for the contest due to knee injury recovery, Embiid also missed the morning shootaround with a migraine. However, he's set to play as Philadelphia tries to fight off elimination […]

Kristaps Porzingis Likely To Miss Several Games

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to miss several games due to a right soleus strain. With likely an extended absence for Porzingis, 37-year-old veteran center Al Horford should move into the Celtics starting lineup. Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman will also see more minutes coming off the bench in […]

Salvador Perez Back In Action Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (back) is playing first base and is batting cleanup for the Royals on Tuesday against right-hander Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays. Freddy Fermin is doing the catching and will bat sixth. Perez was scratched from Monday's lineup with back tightness, but he singled in a pinch-hit appearance […]

Brenden Dillon, Vladislav Namestnikov Out Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon (hand) and forward Vladislav Namestnikov (cheekbone) will both be out for Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Colorado Avalanche. Dillon suffered a lacerated hand in an altercation in Game 3 while Namestnikov was struck in the face by a deflected Nate Schmidt point shot in Game 4 in Colorado on Sunday. […]

Auston Matthews A Game-Time Decision Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (illness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 5 contest against the Boston Bruins. The superstar has been dealing with an illness that forced him out of the third period of Saturday's 3-1 Game 4 loss. "Obviously he was on the ice today, so he's working through things to […]

Will Smith Hits A Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith added some run support in Monday's 8-4 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith went 1-for-4, with his only hit being a solo home run while walking once. The 29-year-old is having a solid season, slashing .363/.404/.539 through 26 games. He is 37-for-102 with nine doubles, three homers, 16 runs, […]

Diego Cartaya Struggling With The Bat

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Diego Cartaya is struggling to open the season in Double-A Tulsa. Cartaya, 22, was once one of the top prospects in all of baseball, but his struggles in 2023 lowered his ranking and thus far, he is hitting just .119 in his first 12 games for Tulsa. He also has one […]

Bam Adebayo Close To 20-20 Game In Monday's Loss

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo racked up 25 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists Monday versus Boston, but his efforts weren't enough as a 102-88 loss sent Erik Spoelstra's team to the brink of elimination. Adebayo did the damage with 11-for-22 shooting. The Heat big man has gone for 20-plus points in all four games […]

Blake Mitchell Hitting Well In Single-A

Kansas City Royals catcher prospect Blake Mitchell has been off to a solid start for Single-A Columbia. Mitchell, 19, is hitting .273 with two homers and six RBI. Mitchell was drafted out of high school with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 draft and has become the Royals No. 1 prospect. As one of […]

Anthony Davis Battles Through Shoulder Injury In Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis suffered a shoulder injury in Monday's Game 5 loss to Denver but was able to complete the game and logged 40 minutes. Davis was hurt late in the third quarter when he took a blow from behind to his left shoulder area by Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr.. He […]

Nikola Jokic Falls One Assist Short Of Another Big Triple-Double

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was close to only the ninth 25-20-10 triple-double in NBA playoff history on Monday, finishing a 108-106 victory over the Lakers with 25 points, 20 rebounds, and nine assists. Jokic started the game slowly and had trouble handling the ball, ending up with seven turnovers, but he played a massive […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/30/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, we've got a triple-header of Game 5's, highlighted by two home teams looking to stave off elimination and fight another day. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key […]

Mitch Garver Hits Walk-Off Home Run Monday

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver played the hero in Monday's 2-1 win over the Braves. Garver went 1-for-3 with a walk-off, two-run home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. It was a nice moment, but the 33-year-old has struggled offensively with his new team, slashing .150/.266/.313 with three HR and seven RBI in 94 […]

Kristaps Porzingis To Undergo Imaging Tuesday

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday. The veteran suffered what the team called right calf tightness before the end of the first half, so he'd finish the night with seven points in 14 minutes. Fortunately, medical personnel don't suspect an Achilles injury. However, the […]

Kristaps Porzingis Doubtful To Return To Game 4

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is doubtful to return to Monday's playoff matchup with the Heat. Porzingis was having another rough shooting performance, going 1-for-5 from the field. But even worse, he injured his right calf before the end of the first half. The C's have Game 4 under control, so there's no urgency […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Doubtful For Game 5

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is doubtful for Tuesday's Game 5 against Indiana. The Greek superstar has yet to feature this postseason due to a calf injury, and the doubtful tag makes it unlikely that he will be able to play on Tuesday, even with the team desperately needing him. Sitting in a 3-1 […]

Mitchell Robinson Questionable For Game 5

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against Philadelphia. He could be out for a second consecutive contest after skipping Sunday's Game 4 due to an ankle sprain. Robinson warmed up for the game with the intention of playing, but he was ruled out ahead of tip-off after being […]

J.T. Realmuto Gets Rest Day

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran backstop will take a seat after homering with three RBI on Sunday. The expectation is that Realmuto will be back in the lineup following this one-game absence. Garrett Stubbs will cover behind […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Game 5

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has once again been listed as questionable on the injury report, with the team set to continue its first-round battle against the Knicks on Tuesday. Embiid, who continues to recover from a left knee injury, has so far played in all four games in the matchup, surpassing the 40-minute […]

Salvador Perez Scratched With Back Tightness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (back) has been scratched from Monday's lineup against the Blue Jays in Toronto due to back tightness. Freddy Fermin will now catch right-hander Jonathan Bowlan and hit sixth in the batting order against Blue Jays right-handed rookie Yariel Rodriguez. For now, fantasy managers should consider Perez as day-to-day, but […]

Cardinals-Tigers Postponed On Monday

The contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers on Monday in Detroit has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Tuesday, starting at 3:40 pm CT. The Cardinals were scheduled to send left-hander Steven Matz to the mound on Monday, while right-hander […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Wilyer Abreu, Hector Neris, Andy Pages, Joey Loperfido, more

Howdy RotoBallers, welcome back to another edition of fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 6 (April 29 - May 5) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile up as Zac Gallen, Tyler Glasnow, Yandy Diaz, and Oneil Cruz are day-to-day with injuries. Reinforcements are on the way as Bryan Woo, Josh Lowe, Jhoan Duran, […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/PA % - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 5)

Hello, RotoBallers! As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances in the past few days. Using Statcast's Barrels per Plate Appearance stat, or Brls/PA %, we can narrow our view to the hitters who are the most locked in to begin the season. Statcast's Brls/PA […]

Ivan Herrera Out Of Starting Lineup On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera will not start in the team's series opener against the Detroit Tigers. With Willson Contreras starting behind the plate and Paul Goldschmidt starting as the designated hitter, Herrera will take a sit for the second time in three days. The young catcher was off to a hot start at […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 6 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the next edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of April 29 - May 5, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we […]

Mika Zibanejad Collects Two Points Sunday

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad collected two points on Sunday while helping his team to a four-game sweep of the Washington Capitals in their first-round playoff series. The Swede notched two assists on the night, the first of which came on a power play with just 16 seconds to go in the first period. […]

Auston Matthews Uncertain For Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews' status for Game 5 of the team's first-round series against the Boston Bruins is up in the air as the pivot continues to deal with an illness. Matthews has played through the issue for the last two games but was pulled by team doctors prior to the third period […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Bags Second Consecutive Double-Double In Game 4 Win

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns played a big part in Sunday's Game 4 victory over Phoenix with 28 points and 10 rebounds. He was a major threat all over the place, nailing four of his six attempts from deep and shooting 11-for-17 overall. He also handed out three assists. Towns finished the series with back-to-back […]