Deandre Ayton Won't Play Against Atlanta
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (elbow) will miss a fourth straight contest against Atlanta on Wednesday. The injury-prone big man is dealing with an elbow issue and will have his next chance to return on Friday versus Miami. Duop Reath is getting another start in Ayton's place. He tends to be a bit inconsistent […]
Trayce Jackson-Davis In, Jonathan Kuminga Out For Warriors Wednesday
Golden State Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis (knee) has been cleared to play on Wednesday versus Orlando, while forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will miss the action. Both players were initially regarded as questionable for the game. Jackson-Davis returns from a one-game absence after he missed Tuesday's matchup against Miami. The 24-year-old rookie has carved out a […]
Fantasy Baseball Post-Hype Hitters: Undervalued Sluggers for 2024
Hello RotoBallers, welcome to our new article about three potential post-hype hitters about to break out later than their prime. A player enters their "prime" around age 28, so we will only look at players aged 31 or older. All hitters discussed have high ADPs and are overlooked in drafts. This can be for various […]
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers or Busts? Shane Bieber, Cal Raleigh, Daulton Varsho
While the fantasy baseball and MLB offseason are wrapping up, there are plenty of fantasy managers who opt to take part in drafts as late as possible, ensuring the latest available information before selecting their players. If you need some sleeper targets or are looking to avoid busts, you've come to the right place. Shane […]
Braves And Phillies Rained Out On Thursday
The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will be postponed on Thursday due to anticipated rain in the Philadelphia area. The game will be made up at 12:35 pm ET on Friday as outdoor clubs schedule an off day following Opening Day for this reason. Spencer Strider will get the ball for the Braves while Zack […]
Mets And Brewers To Be Postponed Thursday
Opening Day between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday will be postponed due to heavy rain in the forecast in New York. The contest will be made up at 1:40 pm ET on Friday as outdoor teams schedule a buffer day following Opening Day for this reason. Left-hander Jose Quintana is scheduled […]
Will Smith Inks 10-Year Extension With Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers and catcher Will Smith are finalizing a 10-year, $140 million contract extension. The 28-year-old has been one of the most productive offensive catchers since entering the big leagues in the 2019 season, putting together a career .263 average with 91 home runs and an .842 OPS across 486 games played. Most […]
Rays Acquire Catcher Ben Rortvedt From Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Ben Rortvedt from the New York Yankees on Wednesday in a three-team deal that also included the Miami Marlins, according to a source. The Marlins landed prospect Shane Sasaki from the Rays and prospect John Cruz from the Yankees. Rortvedt, 26, was out of minor-league options and wasn't going […]
Three Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Hitters to Break Out
Hello RotoBallers, welcome to our new article about three potential post-hype hitters about to break out earlier than their prime. A player enters their "prime" around age 28, so we will only look at players aged 25 or under. All hitters discussed have high ADPs and are overlooked in drafts. This can be for various […]
Post-Draft FAAB: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups
Are you looking for some strategy on how and on whom to spend your FAAB budget throughout the baseball season? Stay tuned to this weekly series, which will pinpoint some potential free-agent targets and discuss how much of your budget should be spent on them. Baseball is a long season. For the next 26 weeks, […]
Top 750 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings: Roto Leagues (March 2024 Update)
Hey, RotoBallers, it's always MLB season here, and it's time to take a look at some updated fantasy baseball rankings! Below are our MLB team's 2024 fantasy baseball roto rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These rankings cover both hitters and pitchers. It's go time as fantasy baseball offseason is in full swing. […]
Top 800 Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues Rankings and Tiers (2024)
Hey, RotoBallers! We are back with more fantasy baseball rankings! It's an exciting time for fantasy baseball. Spring training is here, and baseball is officially back. Do you play in points leagues? We do, too, and we have got you covered with our updated 2024 fantasy baseball points league rankings for points leagues and head-to-head […]
NFBC Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (Top 500)
Welcome RotoBallers to our 2024 Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for NFBC Best Ball leagues. These MLB best ball rankings cover both hitters and pitchers and include tiers for the top 500 players. The fantasy baseball rankings are geared towards NFBC's best ball leagues and scoring rules but can be used as a guide for […]
Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (Top 380)
Welcome RotoBallers to our Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2024 Best Ball leagues on Underdog Fantasy. A reminder that on the Underdog Fantasy platform, MLB's best ball leagues only have three possible positions - Infield (IF), Outfield (OF), and Pitcher (P). You will see these three positions in the rankings below, next to […]
Jamie Benn Scores In Fifth Consecutive Game
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn stretched his goal streak to five games in Tuesday's 6-3 win over San Jose, adding a pair of assists. Benn started the night with a short-handed helper in the first period and picked up two even-strength points in the second frame. The goal-scoring run is part of a seven-game point […]
Sidney Crosby Collects Three Points Versus Carolina
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby recorded his sixth game of the season with at least three points on Tuesday, netting a goal and two assists in a 4-1 win over Carolina. The Penguins captain assisted Bryan Rust on the game-winning goal at the 18:09 mark in the second period and bagged a pair of points […]
Deandre Ayton Questionable Wednesday
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's favorable matchup against Atlanta. A left elbow injury could keep Ayton out of the lineup for a fourth straight game. His health issues have benefited Duop Reath throughout the campaign, and the 27-year-old rookie has again put together a pair of strong performances lately […]
NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, March 27
The 2023-2024 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]
Jusuf Nurkic Questionable To Play On Wednesday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) might have to skip Wednesday's battle against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. He tweaked his right ankle against the Spurs on Monday and has been listed as questionable on the injury report. Drew Eubanks will be asked to step up in a big way if Nurkic isn't able to […]
Nikola Jokic Expected To Play Versus Suns
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (back, hip) is probable for Wednesday's big Western Conference clash against Phoenix. The reigning Finals MVP is dealing with a couple of health issues right now, and he missed one game last week, but Jokic is trending toward playing on Wednesday. Jokic has averaged a triple-double against the Suns this […]
NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/27/24)
We're set for another massive Wednesday night in the NBA, one so big that DK and FD are still offering 10 games to work with despite keeping the final two games of the night off their main slates. As customary, when we're dealing with this many teams, we have plenty to choose from at each […]
Rudy Gobert Questionable For Wednesday Versus Detroit
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is questionable for Wednesday's game with the Pistons due to a sprained rib on his left side. The big man has competed in the last two Timberwolves contests, but he missed three consecutive games before with the rib injury. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards (finger) is also questionable. Naz Reid has […]
Victor Wembanyama Questionable For Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. The talented rookie missed Monday's game with a sprained ankle, and his playing status is in doubt once again. The injury is not severe considering the fact he has a chance to play, however, it would not […]
Maxi Kleber Cleared To Face Sacramento
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (knee) will play on Tuesday versus Sacramento. Dallas needs a win on Tuesday night, so it's all hands on deck for this one. Luka Doncic (Achilles) is available, which is undoubtedly good news. And while Kleber provides depth for the Mavs, he's only averaged 2.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in […]
Ben Rortvedt, Jahmai Jones In The Mix For Roster Spots
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that catcher Ben Rortvedt and outfielder Jahmai Jones remain in the mix for Opening Day roster spots. Austin Wells has already made the team, but the Yankees could carry Rortvedt as their third catcher to begin the season. Jose Trevino is the club's other backstop. The 26-year-old Rortvedt […]
Trevor Zegras To Return Tuesday
Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will make his return to the lineup when the club takes on the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. The 23-year-old broke his ankle in a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Jan. 9 and has since missed 31 games. He has returned to full practice in recent days. "Just try […]
NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/26/24)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a four-game slate highlighted by the TNT doubleheader of Lakers at Bucks and Mavericks at Kings. 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 to being successful […]
Auction Draft Values Under $1 - Fantasy Baseball Auction League Sleepers (2024)
The $1 players in salary cap fantasy baseball leagues are those who aren't gathering enough hype, the forgotten men. In many leagues, most of these players will stay undrafted. They'll toil, hoping to escape your league's waiver wires. In standard salary cap leagues, it's simply a result of the system. According to NFBC average auction […]
J.T. Realmuto Hits Second Home Run Of Spring
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto hit his second home of the spring on Monday in a 6-3 Grapefruit League loss to the Rays. It was a long time coming, as his first homer came in his first spring game back in February. The 33-year-old is now 10-for-40 (.250) in the spring, with a double, two […]
Anze Kopitar Records Fourth Straight Multi-Point Game
Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar had a fourth consecutive multi-point game on Monday versus Vancouver, tying the longest such streak of his career. The Kings captain did the damage this time with a goal and an assist, helping the team get a crucial 3-2 win. Kopitar has had four goals and five assists during […]