Alperen Sengun Could Miss Rest Of The Season

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (ankle) was diagnosed with a Grade 3 right ankle sprain. In addition, he also has a bone bruise in his right knee. Sengun's injury could have been much worse. However, the 21-year-old is expected to miss "several weeks" and is unlikely to return before the end of the regular season. […]

Will Smith Scratched With Back Tightness

The Los Angeles Dodgers said that they scratched catcher Will Smith (back) from Wednesday's Cactus League finale due to lower-back tightness. With Smith sitting out, Austin Barnes will start behind the plate for the Blue. Smith's back injury doesn't sound serious at all, but the Dodgers aren't going to take any chances with their starting […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 20 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 20th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! We're just a month away from the 2023-24 NBA regular-season finale, and things are getting intense between contending teams. While it might be a bit too late now if things haven't gone your way yet in […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/13/24)

Wednesday brings a loaded nine-game schedule in the NBA. Both DraftKings and FanDuel will include the first seven games of the evening in their main slates. 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 […]

Connor Bedard Racks Up Five Points Against Ducks

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard put his talents on full display against the Ducks on Tuesday, becoming the fifth 18-year-old in NHL history with a five-point game. He finished a 7-2 victory with one goal and four assists. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Ilya Kovalchuk were previously the only 18-year-olds with at least four assists in a […]

Aleksander Barkov Shines With Three Points Versus Dallas

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov put in a big-boy performance against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, leading the way in a 4-3 win with two goals and one assist. The Stars shocked the visitors by jumping to a 3-0 lead, but the Panthers were still able to continue their road success, with Barkov picking up […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, March 13

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, […]

Jack Eichel Collects Three Points In Second Consecutive Game

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel recorded his second consecutive three-point outing on Tuesday as the reigning Stanley Cup champions beat Seattle 5-4 in overtime. Eichel produced the game-winning goal 3:01 into the extra frame and had two assists in the contest. The American star went scoreless in both of his first two appearances when […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Injured On Tuesday

Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek left Tuesday's game against Arizona with an undisclosed injury. Eriksson Ek headed down the tunnel following a check by Coyotes forward Nick Bjugstad. He finished with 14:55 of ice time, boasting a plus-one rating with two hits. The Swedish forward has enjoyed his second consecutive 60-point campaign in 2023-24, […]

William Contreras Continues To Trend Up

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras continued his strong Cactus League in Tuesday's loss against the Chicago Cubs. The backstop went 3-for-4 on the day with four RBI and a three-run homer. Hr is now hitting .310 with two homers and seven RBI in 29 at-bats. The All-Star catcher finally got the majority of playing in […]

Will Smith Hits Second Dinger Of Cactus League

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's Cactus League victory against the arch rival San Francisco Giants. The backstop is now hitting .280 with two round trippers and five RBI over his first 25 at-bats. The backstop put together another strong season in 2023 with 19 homers, 76 […]

Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Catchers to Fall Short of ADPs (2024)

If you play both fantasy football and fantasy baseball, you know that the catcher position is like the tight end position. There aren't many elite options, but if you want to grab one of those top-tier stars, you will have to pay up. Adley Rutschman is currently the first catcher to come off the board […]

Anthony Davis Probable Wednesday Against Kings

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is listed as probable for the team's game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Davis has dealt with an Achilles injury, battling soreness quite often this season, but he is one game away from playing his most total games in a season since the New Orleans Pelicans […]

Rudy Gobert Good To Go Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (hamstring) will play on Tuesday against the Clippers. The multi-time MVP injured his hamstring on Friday night in Cleveland and wasn't available on Sunday against the Lakers. However, despite holding a questionable designation, he's good to go. Gobert has averaged 14.7 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 3.7 blocks in three meetings […]

Matt Rempe Suspended Four Games

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended four games for elbowing New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler in the head on Monday. The suspension doesn't come as a surprise, as the hit was vicious and Rempe has had a few suspect hits already in his short career. New York plays four more games […]

Evan Rodrigues Out Tuesday, Kyle Okposo Set To Debut

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars and is considered day-to-day. Rodrigues suffered a lower-body injury after blocking a shot on Saturday and isn't healthy enough to play Tuesday. His absence will make room for Kyle Okposo to make his debut with the team after being […]

Tomas Hertl Wishes To Be Back With Vegas In Two Weeks

Newly acquired center Tomas Hertl said he hopes to be back with the Vegas Golden Knights in about two weeks. The former Sharks pivot was surprisingly acquired by the Golden Knights on Friday in exchange for forward David Edstrom and a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Hertl sustained a knee injury while […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 20 - Stephen Curry, Karl-Anthony Towns, Evan Mobley

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into the home stretch of the fantasy season! 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 the evening of Monday, March 11. I'll just cover what has […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/12/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got an eight-game slate headlined by a TNT doubleheader of 76ers at Knicks and Timberwolves at Clippers. 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 […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Sits Out Tuesday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) won't face the Wizards on Tuesday. The team has ruled him out for the contest with right quadriceps tendonitis. Jackson Jr. steps out of the lineup after playing in three consecutive games, and he will miss a very good opportunity to stuff the stat sheet, as Washington has […]

ATC Projections: Overview and How to Use Them for Fantasy Baseball

As someone who played fantasy football for a lengthier period, the roster size, league depth, and categorical balance remained challenging in fantasy baseball. The player pool becomes difficult to master and understand, especially as the league and roster size grows. Thankfully, projection systems help give us a baseline of numbers of what to expect before […]

Rudy Gobert Questionable For Tuesday Night

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. He has been dealing with right hamstring tightness, so he sat out on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) remains out for the foreseeable future, and if Gobert misses another contest, Naz Reid should continue to […]

Richaun Holmes Back On The Injury Report

Washington Wizards center Richaun Holmes (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Marvin Bagley III (back) has missed the last three games, so Holmes had been getting extra work, most recently coming off a 14-point, 11-rebound double-double on Friday in the win over Charlotte. Unfortunately, he's dealing with a big toe sprain […]

Marvin Bagley III Still Out On Tuesday

Washington Wizards center Marvin Bagley III (back) remains out on Tuesday versus Memphis. The 24-year-old suffered a back injury during a meeting with the Utah Jazz and has missed the last three games. Richaun Holmes (toe) had been getting extra work. However, Holmes is battling a big toe sprain, so he may not be available […]

Alperen Sengun Avoids Serious Injury

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (knee, ankle) suffered a scary injury during Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man injured his leg and needed a wheelchair to help transport him back to the locker room. At first glance, it appeared Sengun suffered a significant leg injury. He has been diagnosed with a right […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Monday, March 11

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, […]

Dereck Lively II Ready To Return On Monday

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (personal) isn't on the team's injury report ahead of Monday's contest against Chicago, which signals that he's ready to return to the lineup. The rookie big man wasn't available on Saturday versus Detroit due to personal reasons. Lively II's absence gave Daniel Gafford a second consecutive start at the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/11/24)

There are only six games in the NBA on Monday, so both DraftKings and FanDuel have decided to include all of them in their main slates. 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 […]

Expensive Catcher ADPs To Be Cautious Of For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

Identifying fantasy baseball busts is never fun, but avoiding certain landmines on draft day is essential to building a top-tier squad. What constitutes a bust is relative, but at the heart of the matter, a bust is someone who underperforms relative to draft-day cost. The tricky thing regarding busts, however, is labeling a player a […]

5 Mid-To-Late Round Sleepers and Values for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL West Edition

Sometimes the hardest part of fantasy baseball drafts is who to select in the later rounds. Those are the picks that wind up being the most important because if you can hit on a player going in the 14th or 15th round, that will make your fantasy team even stronger.  With the fantasy baseball season […]