NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/15/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The All-Star Break starts tomorrow, so that means we have one last chance before the break to make some dough. Last Thursday I put out a couple of lineups in the RotoBaller Discord and we saw them both cash! Hopefully, with the small slate, we can get some similar results. It's going […]

Eric Cross' 2024 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions

Bold predictions have been thrown about dating back to the stone age. Okay, maybe not that long, but they're always a fun topic to discuss with your friends, especially during this time of year when spring training is just beginning. The start of Spring Training always creates optimism throughout the baseball world. Sometimes that optimism […]

Isaiah Stewart Arrested For Punching Opposing Player

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) was arrested on Wednesday after punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks. The incident occurred hours before the teams clashed at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Eubanks said there was an altercation as he entered the arena. He said an argument started, and the two players were chest to chest […]

Kristaps Porzingis Says Ankle Injury "Nothing Serious"

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis was limited to only 16 minutes of action against Brooklyn on Wednesday due to a left ankle injury. However, he isn't expected to miss any time, with the big man himself admitting postgame that it wasn't a serious issue and he was available to return to the game. Boston elected […]

Kelly Olynyk Exits With Back Strain

Toronto Raptors forward/center Kelly Olynyk failed to complete Wednesday's game against Indiana due to a lower back strain. He logged only seven minutes, posting zero points with two rebounds and three fouls. This was Olynyk's third game in a Raptors uniform since the team traded for him last week. He started well in Toronto and […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 17 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 17th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! The trade deadline is behind us and we're now rapidly approaching All-Star weekend! If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! I'm here to help you assess the value of […]

Anton Lundell Scores Twice In Victory

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell finished with two goals in Wednesday's 5-2 victory against the Penguins. Lundell recorded his first multi-goal game of the season, while the 22-year-old ended a five-game goalless drought in the process. Lundell has totaled six goals and 20 points through 49 games in his third season, but the Finnish forward […]

Dereck Lively II Logs 17 Minutes In Return

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (nose) was back in the lineup for Monday's 116-93 win over the Spurs. The rookie missed seven games because of a broken nose, an injury that required surgical intervention. He finished with only eight points, going 3-for-5 from the field, adding five rebounds and one assist. Lively came off […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Out Again

New York Knicks forward/center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) won't play on Wednesday versus Orlando. He had carried a questionable tag throughout the day. However, the Achilles issue is still bothering him, so he'll miss a third consecutive contest. As a result, Precious Achiuwa will continue to see extra work, with the former Raptor coming off an […]

Pirates Place Johan Oviedo, Endy Rodriguez On 60-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow) and catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Oviedo will miss all of the 2024 season after having Tommy John surgery in December. The 25-year-old was inconsistent in his first full season as a starter for the Pirates last year, going 9-14 with […]

Jose Trevino To Miss A Couple Weeks Of Spring Training

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino won't be available for the first couple weeks of spring training games due to a calf strain, according to Yankees skipper Aaron Boone. The 31-year-old underwent season-ending wrist surgery after appearing in just 55 games in the 2023 season but wasn't expected to be limited to begin the spring […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/14/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! As the All-Star break draws ever closer, we have our last massive slate before the pause in play. Wednesday night brings us a 12-game ledger on DK and a 13-game schedule on FD, the latter also including the Clippers-Warriors tilt. Such an expansive player pool can sometimes definitely lead to "paralysis by […]

Brady Tkachuk Celebrates Second Career Hat Trick

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk potted three goals in a game for the second time in his career on Tuesday, leading the team to a 6-3 victory over Columbus. He had a power-play marker and an even-strength goal in the opening frame and completed his hat trick with another strike on the power play late […]

Connor McDavid Records Career-High Six Assists

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had six assists in a single game for the first time in his career as the team crushed Detroit 8-4 on Tuesday. All six assists came in even-strength situations, and McDavid became the seventh active player with four assists in a period. He's the fifth player in Oilers history with […]

Hit or Miss: NBA Teams With the Most Number One Picks All-Time

Getting the top pick in the NBA Draft can be a "hit or miss" thing for any NBA franchise. On one side, you have the opportunity to pick up the best upcoming rookie, who could help ignite a team's future. On the other hand, we have seen tons of top picks who failed to live […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, February 14

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, […]

MiLB Stats: Using Sabermetrics For 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Once you've grown accustomed to having advanced tools to help make fantasy decisions, it can feel disorientating to be without them. Prospects are increasingly becoming a focal point in both real and fantasy baseball, but the minors simply don't have all of the data available for MLB players. For example, advanced plate discipline stats, Pitch […]

Curt Casali Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Marlins

Free-agent catcher Curt Casali agreed to a minor-league deal with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, according to sources. Casali's deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The 35-year-old veteran backstop will join Miami after hitting a meager .175/.290/.200 with no home runs, six RBI and eight runs scored in 40 games played for the […]

Jalen Smith Out Versus Toronto

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) won't play on Wednesday versus the Toronto Raptors. The 23-year-old, averaging 10.8 points and 5.6 rebounds this season, has missed the last two games because of back spasms. However, the Pacers will enter the All-Star break after Wednesday's contest, so there's a good chance Smith will return for the […]

Bobby McMann Records First Career NHL Hat Trick

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann recorded his first career hat trick in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against the Blues. McMann stepped up for a career-night on the offensive end as a result of forwards Mitchell Marner (illness), John Tavares (illness), and defenseman Morgan Rielly (suspension) all being sidelined for the contest. McMann entered the game […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Might Miss Another Game

New York Knicks forward/center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is questionable for Wednesday's showdown with Orlando. He's missed the last two games because of a sore Achilles. With the All-Star break on the horizon, the team could play it safe by keeping the 25-year-old off the floor. At any rate, if Hartenstein sits out another game, Precious […]

Onyeka Okongwu Out On Wednesday

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (toe) won't play on Wednesday against Charlotte. He was injured in Monday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls, with an MRI revealing a sprained left big toe. As a result, the 23-year-old is predicted to miss at least 7-10 days. It's a tough blow for Atlanta, considering Okongwu had been filling […]

Tyler Pitlick Placed On Waivers By Rangers

The New York Rangers have put forward Tyler Pitlick on waivers. The 32-year-old has been lightly used by the Rangers this season, appearing in just 34 games while recording one goal and four points in that time. He has skated just 10:12 per game in a fourth-line role. A 10-year veteran, Pitlick, not to be […]

Blake Lizotte Resumes Skating

Los Angeles Kings forward Blake Lizotte (lower body) has resumed skating on his own, but there is still no timetable for his return. The young forward suffered a lower-body injury against the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 15 and has yet to return to practice. Prior to his injury, the 26-year-old had taken a sizeable step […]

David Kampf, Mark Giordano To Return For Maple Leafs Tuesday

The Toronto Maple Leafs will get a pair of injured veterans back on Tuesday as center David Kampf (undisclosed) and defenseman Mark Giordano will return for a clash with the visiting St. Louis Blues. Kampf hasn't played since the club's final game prior to the All-Star break due to an undisclosed injury. The bottom-six pivot […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/13/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a six-game slate headlined by a TNT doubleheader of Thunder at Magic and Kings at Suns. 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 […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 17 - Terry Rozier, Khris Middleton, Fred Van Vleet

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I hope everyone is staying warm! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm writing this the day before you'll see it; information is accurate as of Monday, February 12, at night. I'll just cover what has changed since last week. Drop […]

Nathan MacKinnon Expected To Be Available Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (face) appears good to go for Tuesday's battle with the Capitals. Colorado's star man couldn't complete Saturday's contest against Florida after falling face-first into the ice and suffering a chin injury. However, the injury won't keep him out of action on Tuesday. The NHL's second-leading scorer will look to put […]

Robby Fabbri Unavailable Tuesday Versus Oilers

Detroit Red Wings forward Robby Fabbri will skip Tuesday's game against Edmonton for personal reasons. Fabbri has been anonymous on the ice lately, and a chance to reset might do good for him. He has gone scoreless in nine of his 14 appearances since the turn of the year. The 28-year-old was much more productive […]

Logan Couture Out Week-To-Week

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (groin) has suffered an injury setback and is considered week-to-week. The team announced the news on Monday after Couture was forced to skip multiple practice sessions. The Sharks star continues to deal with osteitis pubis, which has limited him to only six appearances in 2023-24. Couture missed the team's […]