Nick Richards Out On Monday, Grant Williams Starting

Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday's matchup against Boston. He'll be sidelined with right plantar fascia as Charlotte finishes off a back-to-back. Grant Williams will be brought into the starting unit as Richards' replacement. This will be a tough matchup for Williams against his former team, […]

Francisco Alvarez Batting Cleanup Against Tigers

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is behind the dish and is hitting cleanup on Monday against right-hander Reese Olson and the Detroit Tigers. It's the first time this year that Alvarez has hit higher than sixth in New York's batting order, but he'll be in the cleanup spot for the start of the series […]

Sharks Promote Jack Studnicka

The San Jose Sharks have recalled forward Jack Studnicka from the American Hockey League's San Jose Barracuda. The 25-year-old has appeared in nine games with the Sharks this season but has failed to record a point and posted a minus-six rating in his 11:05 of average ice time per game. He has also appeared in […]

Logan O'Hoppe Gets First Day Off

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe is getting his first day off on Monday as the team takes on the Miami Marlins. O'Hoppe started each of the team's first three games over the weekend and went 3-for-7 with an RBI, run scored and two walks. The 24-year-old will be the Angels' primary catcher throughout the […]

Tomas Hertl Practices With Vegas For First Time Monday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl practiced for the first time with the team since being acquired from the San Jose Sharks at the trade deadline. The veteran skated in a non-contact jersey. Hertl has been skating on his own after he decided to clean out loose cartilage in his left knee, a procedure that […]

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Points League Waiver Wire Pickups (Apr 1 - Apr 7)

Welcome to the first edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of April 1 - April 7, 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 know […]

Taj Gibson Doubtful For Monday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Taj Gibson (hamstring) is considered doubtful to play versus Memphis on Monday. The veteran big man is battling a hamstring strain. Gibson has featured just once for Detroit since joining the club on March 6 -- an 11-minute effort against Boston -- and his absence doesn't impact the team in any way. […]

Onyeka Okongwu Sits Out Sixth Consecutive Game Monday

Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) will be out of the lineup for a sixth consecutive game on Monday versus the Bulls. The talented big man has been limited to just two appearances since Feb. 12 due to a toe injury. Bruno Fernando will continue to roll as Clint Capela's backup. Centers typically get an […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/1/24)

The NBA begins the month of April with six games Monday. All of them will be included in the main slates for both DraftKings and FanDuel. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day as injury information becomes available. But it's always really important to have a […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Wyatt Langford, Jackson Chourio, Matt Chapman, Jorge Soler, more

Welcome RotoBallers to the first edition of my 2024 fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, April 1 - April 7. This week's article will focus on Wyatt Langford, Jackson Chourio, Bo Naylor, Luis Campusano, Jorge Polanco, Tim Anderson, Matt Chapman, and Jorge Soler. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or […]

Ryan Hartman To Have a Hearing On Monday

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday. The pivot is facing discipline for unsportsmanlike conduct at the conclusion of a 2-1 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. The Wild pulled their goaltender in the extra frame on Saturday, and when the […]

Seattle Kraken Recall Shane Wright

The Seattle Kraken have recalled forward Shane Wright from Coachella Valley on Sunday. The No. 4 pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft will take his second tour of duty with the club this season after he failed to record a point in a brief three-game stint earlier in the season from Nov. 9-13. He […]

Akil Thomas Promoted, Could Make NHL Debut Monday

Los Angeles Kings forward prospect Akil Thomas has been recalled from AHL Ontario and could make his NHL debut on Monday when the club visits the Winnipeg Jets. The 24-year-old was the Kings' second-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and has spent the past four seasons with the Reign. He has recorded 22 […]

Dakota Joshua Bags A Pair Sunday

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua scored a pair of goals on Sunday as the Canucks took down the Anaheim Ducks by a 3-2 score. The 27-year-old made it 2-0 Canucks midway through the second period before breaking a 2-2 tie to score the winner with just 2:13 remaining in the game. The two-goal effort gave […]

Kristaps Porzingis Iffy Against Charlotte

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) has been tagged as questionable due to right hamstring injury management. This has been a trend for the Celtics against weaker opponents. They seem to rest their starters or give their main rotation players a rest during games that aren't very important against the lesser teams. Boston has all […]

Rudy Gobert Cleared For Sunday's Action

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ribs) is good to go for Sunday's matchup against Chicago. He will make a fifth consecutive appearance despite battling a sprained rib. The injury doesn't appear to affect him, as Gobert looked fantastic in his last outing against Nikola Jokic and Denver, tallying 21 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks. […]

Isaiah Hartenstein In, Mitchell Robinson Out On Sunday

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (wrist) will play against the Thunder on Sunday, while fellow big Mitchell Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out. Robinson appeared to hurt his left ankle again on Friday versus San Antonio. This was only his second appearance for the Knicks since recovering from ankle surgery. Hartenstein is dealing with […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Good To Go Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (knee) will play on Sunday against Brooklyn. Both players have been upgraded from questionable to available. The two will be looking to finish off a good month in style. James has posted 24.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 9.4 assists in March, while Davis boasts 11 […]

Jaxson Hayes Unavailable On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (calf) won't be available against the Nets on Sunday. He has been ruled out with a left calf contusion, as the Lakers lose another frontcourt option. Hayes has been a reliable backup to Anthony Davis (knee) and played well in a starting role earlier in the week against Memphis […]

Richaun Holmes Ruled Out For Sunday

Washington Wizards forward/center Richaun Holmes (toe) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Sunday versus the Heat. He was labeled as questionable on the initial injury report, but the team has now officially ruled him out. This should mean another start for Marvin Bagley III, who's coming off a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double performance against […]

Willson Contreras Back In Action Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras is back in the starting lineup and batting fifth for Sunday's showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran backstop received a day off on Saturday after going 1-for-7 to start the season. Contreras should be his consistent self for fantasy managers in 2024, offering 20+ home run power […]

Will Smith Takes Seat On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals. It appears to be a regular day of rest for the star backstop. Smith, much like everyone on the Dodgers offense, has enjoyed a strong start to 2024. He is slashing .455/.500/.545 with four RBI through 24 plate […]

John Collins Won't Play Against Sacramento

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (back) won't be available for Sunday's matchup against Sacramento. He comes out of the lineup with back spasms, missing only his seventh contest of the year. Collins had a tough start in Salt Lake City but has played well in recent months as Utah's starting center. Walker Kessler will be […]

Nikola Jokic Will Play Against Cleveland

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist, hip) has been upgraded from a probable status to available ahead of Sunday's matchup against Cleveland. The former MVP has missed only a handful of games all season and is ready to lead the charge again on Sunday, with Jamal Murray (knee) remaining on the shelf. Facing Cleveland's twin […]

Joey Bart Designated For Assignment

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart was designated for assignment on Sunday, removing the 27-year-old from the 40-man roster. The team brought up right-hander Daulton Jefferies as a corresponding move. Bart, the No. 2 overall pick from the 2018 draft, was never able to put things together with the Giants. He slashed a paltry .219/.288/.335 […]

Mitch Garver Set To Miss Third Straight Game

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (back) remains sidelined for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox due to back spasms. Garver said on Friday that he did not think the ailment would be a long-term issue, but it is a bit of a concern that he has now missed three straight games. The slugging […]

Oneil Cruz, Henry Davis Sitting For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz and catcher/outfielder Henry Davis will start on the bench for Sunday's series finale versus the Miami Marlins. Alika Williams is playing the 6 and batting eighth, while Jason Delay will do the catching for Pittsburgh while hitting in the nine-hole. Neither Williams nor Delay will be particularly attractive DFS sleepers […]

Nick Mariano's Week 2 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the 2024 fantasy baseball season, Premium RotoBallers! The sands of time keep on falling as we begin another year of chaos. As is tradition, this also means every weekend will bring my waiver wire thoughts. Not too much has changed since your […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season, covering April 1 through April 7. Some fantasy leagues might lump in the first half week of games with this week and call it "Week One" but for our intents and purposes, we are calling it Week 2, while still acknowledging that is indeed the first […]

Dylan Larkin Battles Through Knee Injury On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin injured his knee on Saturday against Florida but was able to complete the contest. With less than 30 seconds played in the game, Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry hit Larkin on the knee with a shot from the blue line. Larkin needed help to get off the ice. However, […]