Anthony Davis Probable For Monday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is expected to suit up against the Thunder on Monday, with the star big man having a probable tag on the injury report. Davis has missed only four games all season and should be determined to remain in the lineup over the final stretch of the regular season […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/4/24)

The NBA brings six games to the table on Monday. DraftKings will include all six games in their main slate, but FanDuel has decided to leave out the Kings against Bulls and the Lakers versus Thunder games from theirs. The key to being successful in NBA DFS comes down to making adjustments during the day […]

Luis Campusano Goes Yard For First Homer Of Spring

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano went 1-for-3 with two-run home run in Sunday's Cactus League contest versus the Seattle Mariners. Campusano, 25, belted his first dinger of the spring to help the Padres cruise to a 12-4 victory. One of the Padres former top prospects, Campusano is still just scratching the surface at the […]

4 Catcher Breakout Candidates For Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

One of the most important aspects to building a championship roster in fantasy baseball is drafting breakout players. Catcher is one of the hardest positions for a player to break out in. Challenge accepted. Yes, the men who don the "tools of ignorance" often struggle with the bat. Given the immense defensive responsibility, meetings with […]

Gabriel Moreno Launches First Spring Homer

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-4 spring loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Moreno launched a 400-foot shot off Freddy Peralta in the third inning for his first spring homer. The 24-year-old is off to a solid start this spring, hitting .300 […]

Walker Kessler Still Out On Monday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) won't play in Monday's game against the visiting Wizards. The 22-year-old will now miss his third consecutive contest because of a sprained foot. As a result, Taylor Hendricks should continue to fill the hole in the lineup. The 2023 No. 9 overall pick has shown flashes of promise in […]

Jakob Poeltl Leaves Sunday With Dislocated Finger

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) left the game against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter with a dislocated pinky finger. During his 15 minutes of playing time, Poeltl finished with eight points, three assists, two rebounds, one block, and one turnover while shooting 4-for-6 from the floor. The veteran big man has provided […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Likely Out Against Brooklyn

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) isn't expected to play on Monday in Brooklyn. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has missed the previous two games because of a quadriceps issue. It's unlikely the Grizzlies will rush him back, considering the team is a long shot to make the postseason. At any rate, […]

Deandre Ayton Questionable Versus Minnesota

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He's missed the last two games because of a sprained hand, an injury he sustained during a recent loss to the Miami Heat. The 25-year-old hasn't been ruled out, so it seems he's improving. However, if Ayton misses another […]

Kent Johnson Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kent Johnson is set to have season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced on Sunday. The news comes after Johnson suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder in a game against the Rangers earlier in the week. The 21-year-old, who was the fifth pick in the 2021 NHL draft, ends his […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Assigned To AHL After Clearing Waivers

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has been assigned to the AHL after he cleared waivers on Sunday. Washington announced that the team is waiving Kuznetsov on Saturday after he was cleared to resume practicing by administrators for the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Kuznetsov, a two-time All-Star and the Capitals' leading scorer on their triumphant 2018 […]

Derek Ryan Won't Play On Sunday

Edmonton Oilers center Derek Ryan (undisclosed) won't be available for Sunday's matchup against Pittsburgh. The 37-year-old is reportedly dealing with a minor injury. He will miss his first game of the season. Ryan has done a decent job as Edmonton's fourth-line center, posting five goals and six assists in 58 games. He will be replaced […]

Cole Perfetti Back In Winnipeg Lineup Versus Buffalo

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti will return to action on Sunday against Buffalo. He will be re-entered into the lineup after Perfetti was a healthy scratch for Saturday's matchup against Carolina. The 22-year-old was given a breather following a 15-game run without any points. Perfetti enjoyed a very good start to the campaign, but he's […]

Jusuf Nurkic Probable On Sunday Night

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) is listed as probable ahead of Sunday night's showdown with OKC. The Suns recently listed their official injury designations, and Nurkic is on the report because of neck spasms. Fortunately, it doesn't appear it will be enough to keep the 29-year-old off the court. However, things happen, so Bol […]

Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out For Sunday Afternoon

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) won't play on Sunday afternoon against the Warriors. He has missed 15 games this season already, so fantasy managers are hardly surprised by the latest update. There should be plenty of opportunities for others without the 2015 No. 4 overall pick in the lineup. Of course, Jayson Tatum, Jrue […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (3/3/24)

We have a solid five-game slate on tap in the NBA tonight, with the Knicks-Cavaliers and Thunder-Phoenix games being the national TV matchups on ESPN. Those should be incredible, tightly-contested matchups, but we DFS degenerates need to be laser-focused on the Pacers-Spurs affair in San Antonio. That game has the slate's highest implied total and […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (February 2024 Update)

We're back, RotoBallers, for the February 2024 update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2024 season. We're now into 2024 with an eye on the upcoming year, and moves by MLB teams have begun to shape how we look at prospects. This list adds a half-dozen 2024 international signees who […]

William Contreras Off To Solid Start This Spring

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is slashing .286/.286/.571 with a home run and three RBI over five games during spring training. Contreras became one of the top catchers in fantasy baseball after slashing .289/.367/.457 with 17 home runs, 78 RBI, 86 runs, and six stolen bases over 611 plate appearances in 141 games last season. […]

Kristaps Porzingis Uncertain For Sunday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the visiting Warriors. The 2015 No. 4 overall pick has played well in his first season with the C's, averaging 20.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks. But he's also missed 15 games. With Boston owning the best record in the National Basketball […]

Anthony Davis Available Versus The Champs

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) will play on Saturday against the Nuggets. The bilateral Achilles Tendinopathy isn't anything new, and he was listed as probable, so there wasn't any genuine concern regarding his availability for the clash with the Champs. Despite being in the league for over a decade, Davis remains one of […]

Deandre Ayton Remains Out On Saturday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The big man sat out of Friday's game due to a right hand sprain. His absence allowed Duop Reath to get the starting nod. He did well with 18 points, five rebounds, and one assist in […]

Ivica Zubac Listed As Questionable For Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man has missed each of the last two games due to an illness. Zubac is traveling with the team to Minnesota, which is a good sign heading into this contest. If he plays, Daniel […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (3/2/24)

It's time for another Saturday in the glorious world of the NBA. Even though we're saddled with a slightly uninspiring three-game slate tonight, at least we don't have to deal with the "No Late Swap" business that DraftKings tested out last night. Not having the ability to react to news after the slates lock is […]

Dylan Strome Collects Three Points In Friday's Win

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome had a three-point outing in Friday's 5-2 victory over Philadelphia. After entering the first intermission in a 2-0 deficit, Strome led Washington's comeback effort with a goal and two assists. He had a power-play helper for a third time in four games. Strome's productive work with the man advantage has […]

Brady Tkachuk Makes Early Exit Friday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed) didn't complete Friday's contest against Arizona, leaving his status up in the air for Saturday's outing against Philadelphia. The Senators captain played 18:46 in a rough contest for the Senators, who lost the game 5-3 in front of home crowd. The Coyotes entered the action carrying a 14-game losing […]

Mason McTavish Sustains Lower-Body Injury Friday

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish was knocked out from Friday's matchup against New Jersey by a lower-body injury. He saw only 5:47 of ice time in the contest. Before exiting, McTavish helped Frank Vatrano to open the scoring with his 23rd assist of the season, reaching 40 points for the campaign in his 52nd appearance. […]

Walker Kessler Listed As Questionable Saturday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Heat. He was out of the lineup for the ninth time this season on Thursday against Orlando, having sustained a right foot sprain. Luka Samanic broke into the rotation without Kessler on Thursday, posting eight points and four rebounds in 12 […]

Cal Raleigh Hits First Home Run Of Spring Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh blasted his first home run of the spring on Wednesday in a 9-7 Cactus League loss to the Kansas City Royals. It was a three-run shot off Royals relief pitcher Chris Stratton, and it was also his first hit of the spring. The switch-hitting backstop is now 1-for-3 with a […]

Ivica Zubac Out Again Versus Washington

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (illness) remains out for Friday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. The 26-year-old is under the weather, so he'll miss a second consecutive game. His next chance to return will be Sunday in Minnesota. But until then, Daniel Theis, who had nine points, five boards, and one block on Wednesday […]

Moses Brown Back On Friday Evening

Portland Trail Blazers center Moses Brown (wrist) will play on Friday night versus Memphis. The 24-year-old broke his wrist during a meeting with the Suns on New Year's Day and hasn't been active since then. Before Brown went down with the ailment, he had played sparingly, so his return isn't expected to make much of […]