Jakob Poeltl Cleared For Wednesday's Game

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) will suit up ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man has been cleared to play after being listed as questionable heading into this game. Poeltl is expected to fulfill his normal role in the rotation. Kelly Olynyk figures to come off the bench, so he […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Off Injury Report Thursday

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) is not listed on the injury report ahead of the team's game on Thursday against the Warriors. The 25-year-old sat out the second night of a back-to-back after recently returning from his Achilles injury suffered earlier this month, but he is expected to be cleared to return to […]

Walker Kessler Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) finds himself with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's matchup against Orlando. The Atlanta-born giant has been ever-present for Utah since Dec. 11 but might have to come out of the lineup on Thursday due to a right foot sprain. The Jazz have a pretty crowded frontcourt, but Kessler […]

Deandre Ayton Considered Day-To-Day

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (wrist) is considered day-to-day after sustaining a wrist injury. The 25-year-old incurred the injury during Portland's game on Tuesday against the Heat, with subsequent X-rays yielding negative results. The Trail Blazers' upcoming match is scheduled for Friday in Memphis against the Grizzlies. In the event Ayton is sidelined, Duop […]

Logan Couture Does Not Want To Be Moved

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture has made it clear he does not want to be traded ahead of the March 8 NHL trade deadline despite speculation the Sharks captain could be dealt. Couture is currently dealing with a groin injury that has limited him to just six games while he has tallied just one […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Probable For Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks star big man Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is officially listed as probable for the Bucks' upcoming Thursday matchup against the Hornets. The 29-year-old saw limited action, playing just 24 minutes in Tuesday's blowout, where he still managed to contribute significantly with 24 points, eight rebounds, and an assist. Barring any unforeseen setbacks during shootaround, […]

Wild Sign Marat Khusnutdinov To Entry-Level Deal

The Minnesota Wild have signed forward prospect Marat Khusnutdinov to a two-year, entry-level deal on Wednesday. The Russian was drafted in the second round, 37th overall, by the club in the 2020 NHL Draft. He spent three seasons playing with the KHL's St. Petersburg SKA before being traded to Sochi HC this season. He failed […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 18 Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the 18th edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers for the 2023-2024 season! Just like that, the All-Star break is over and we're getting closer and closer to the final stretch of the NBA regular season! If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose […]

Nick Senzel, Keibert Ruiz Scratched Wednesday

Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel (illness) and catcher Keibert Ruiz (illness) were both scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League lineup due to illnesses. Senzel has been sick now for a few days, and Ruiz may have caught the same bug. Both players should be able to return to the lineup in a few days at […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/28/24)

We have a small slate for a Wednesday, as there are only six games on the ledger. However, there are no shortage of big names in action and plenty of value opened up by injury, setting us up for what should be a fun night of lineup construction. The key to being successful in NBA […]

Anthony Davis On Track To Play Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles, illness) looks ready to go for Wednesday's battle against the Clippers, as the team has listed him as probable for the contest. Davis continues to deal with bilateral Achilles tendinopathy, and he wasn't at Tuesday's practice due to an illness, but the health issues likely won't keep him […]

Mike Muscala Getting Bought Out By Pistons

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, center Mike Muscala is finalizing a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons. The 32-year-old is set to leave Motown after playing in just 13 games with the Pistons. He averaged 3.5 points and 2.2 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game. Muscala started the season with the Washington Wizards but was […]

X-Rays Clear On Deandre Ayton's Hand Following Tuesday's Exit

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was limited to only 19 minutes of action against Miami on Tuesday due to a right-hand sprain. He was hurt when he took a hard fall late in the first quarter following a collision with Miami's Kevin Love. Ayton battled through the injury and had a great first half, […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings: AL-Only Leagues (February 2024 Update)

Welcome back to more fantasy baseball rankings! It's an exciting time for baseball fans as spring training begins and Opening Day is around the corner. For fantasy managers who still play in old-school leagues such as AL-Only or NL-Only formats, we've got you covered. Today, we will look at our 2024 AL-Only fantasy baseball roto rankings. […]

Yainer Diaz Expected To Be Full-Time Catcher

Yainer Diaz has accepted the role of full-time catcher for the Houston Astros. The 25-year-old is reportedly going to "let things flow" this year, refusing to let the pressure overwhelm him. Houston's new manager Joe Espada showed his support for Díaz, stating that he is "ready for the challenge." Díaz was certainly up to the […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Will Not Suit Up On Tuesday

New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (Achilles) was originally listed as questionable, but he has since been downgraded to out, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. The 25-year-old played in each of the team's last three games while clocking 26 minutes on the court during their game on Monday. Jalen Brunson (neck) was also ruled […]

Maxi Kleber Available On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (nose) will be available for Tuesday's contest against Cleveland. He'll be in action for a third straight game after initially being listed as probable for the contest. Kleber has been pushed to the bench for the most recent games, but he's still seen healthy minutes. However, the 32-year-old tends to […]

Jakob Poeltl Listed As Questionable For Wednesday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against Dallas. The Austrian giant sprained his left ankle in Monday's contest versus Indiana and could now be unavailable for the first time this month. Poeltl's absence would open the door for Kelly Olynyk to enter the starting lineup, and the versatile veteran […]

J.T. Realmuto To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that both catcher J.T. Realmuto and first baseman Bryce Harper will make their Grapefruit League debuts on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. After coming off of a 2022 season in which the backstop won a Silver Slugger award, Realmuto had somewhat of a disappointing 2023. The 3x All-Star tallied […]

Jack Eichel Returns To Practice Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel returned to practice for the first time on Tuesday after suffering an injury in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Jan. 11. The veteran skated in a non-contact jersey and will not suit up for Tuesday's tilt versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. "It's good to have […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 18 - Trae Young, Tyler Herro, Deni Avdija

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 Monday, February 26, at night. I'll just cover what has changed […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/27/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a nine-game slate headlined by a TNT doubleheader of Sixers at Celtics and Rockets at Thunder. 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 […]

Connor McDavid Hits Special Milestone With Monday's Outing

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded his fifth consecutive multi-assist game on Monday versus Los Angeles, setting up Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard in a 4-2 win. With the effort, McDavid posted his eighth consecutive 90-point season -- Mike Bossy (9) and Wayne Gretzky (13) are the only players in NHL history with longer such […]

Shane Pinto Notches Three Points In Losing Effort

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto produced his second three-point game of the season Monday night, logging a goal and two assists in a 6-3 defeat to Washington. Pinto had a goal and an assist in the first period and picked up one more helper in the second. Making his 15th appearance of the season, Pinto […]

Rudy Gobert Regarded As Questionable For Tuesday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) has officially been listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Spurs. After missing Saturday's clash with the Nets due to an ankle sprain, Gobert practiced on Monday and "looked good," according to Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. However, the team has refrained from declaring him available for Tuesday's […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Probable For Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's encounter with Charlotte. Antetokounmpo has been a regular on the injury list with right knee patellar tendinitis, but the issue hasn't slowed him down in any way. The former MVP has played in 17 consecutive games, averaging 30.4 […]

Five Breakout Outfielders For Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)

The term "breakout" always gets the juices flowing, so to speak, in our fantasy baseball world. Everyone loves a good breakout. So much in fact, that we decided to do two whole articles on breakout outfielders here on RotoBaller. Today I'll be discussing five National League outfielders that I'm expecting to break out offensively this […]

Top 100 FYPD Prospects for Fantasy Baseball First-Year Player Drafts (February 2024)

The final update of the First-Year Player Draft rankings is just in time for peak FYPD draft season. This update adds in a half-dozen signees from the January 15 international class along with updating the teams for a few former Japanese players who signed this offseason with an MLB club and a player who was […]

Jakob Poeltl Injures Ankle On Monday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) was injured in Monday's meeting with the Pacers and didn't return. The 28-year-old lasted only 22 minutes before tweaking his left ankle. However, he was still productive, ending the night with 15 points, 10 boards, and one block. The Raptors' next game is Wednesday, so fantasy managers could be […]

Jalen Smith Available On Monday

Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith (back) will play on Monday against Toronto. He returned to action from a four-game absence on Sunday versus Dallas and is good to go again against the Raptors, despite being initially regarded as questionable for the game with lower back spasms. Smith is a very effective player but typically doesn't […]