LeBron James, Anthony Davis Available On Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and center Anthony Davis (ankle) are both available for Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Both players were uncertain coming into this game, but that seems to be normal these days. As usual, James and Davis will both be active for this game despite the injury tags. The […]

Boone Jenner On Track To Return Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (jaw) is expected to return to the lineup Friday versus the Devils. He's missed 15 games with a fractured jaw. Jenner has been among Columbus' top goal-scorers this season with 13 markers in 29 games and boasts 18 points in total. He's set to center a line with Jack […]

Martin Necas On The Cusp Of Returning

Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas (upper body) could be back in action Friday versus Detroit. He has missed five games because of an upper-body injury. It's been an up-and-down season for Necas, which has so far culminated in a 26-point effort across 38 appearances. He's been kept off the score sheet in six of his […]

Josh Norris Could Be An Option Later In The Week

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (upper body) is set to sit out a fourth consecutive game Thursday versus Montreal, but he could be available for the weekend. Ottawa faces Winnipeg on Saturday and has a clash with Philadelphia scheduled for Sunday. Norris has had a tough campaign in 2023-24, logging 20 points (12 goals, eight […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Picks - Fantasy Bingo Strategy and Picks for 1/17/24 and 1/18/24

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers, and welcome back to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy Bingo picks for the NBA season! We will be covering how to play and the strategies to win. Fantasy Bingo is a spin on the classic game Bingo but the goal is to match achievements, not numbers. You will build a DFS […]

Sandy Leon Inks Minors Deal With Royals

Free-agent catcher Sandy Leon and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor-league deal with an invite to 2024 spring training. The veteran split the 2023 season between the Guardians and Rangers organizations, appearing in 22 games with the world-champion Rangers. He hit just .146 without zero homers, a 2.3% walk rate, and a […]

Aleksander Barkov Out Wednesday Versus Red Wings

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (lower body) will not suit up for Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Red Wings. Barkov left Monday's overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks late in the third period and he could potentially miss Friday's contest against the Minnesota Wild as well. "He has a lower-body injury that we want to […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 13 - Desmond Bane, Ivica Zubac, Jaime Jacquez Jr.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I hope everyone had a great holiday season and New Year! I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. This week we're doing a special Wednesday edition, so the information in this article is up to date as of Tuesday 1/16 at […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Week 13 Risers and Fallers

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to the Week 13 edition of my weekly fantasy basketball risers and fallers! It might be hard to believe, but the halfway point of the season is here. Time flies, doesn't it? If things haven't gone your way yet in your fantasy leagues, don't lose hope! I'm here to help you […]

Blackhawks-Sabres Postponed To Thursday

The scheduled game Wednesday night between the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres has been postponed due to travel restrictions in the Buffalo area caused by a snowstorm. The game will be played Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET. The Sabres have alternated losses and wins over their last four and sit seventh in the Atlantic […]

Steven Stamkos Will Not Be Traded

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos will not be traded, according to Bolts general manager Julien BriseBois. "Steven Stamkos isn't getting traded. You can all write that -- Steven Stamkos is not getting traded, so we can put that one to bed," BriseBois said Tuesday. Speculation about a potential Stamkos trade derives from his pending […]

Cody Hodgson Signs AHL PTO

Free agent forward Cody Hodgson has come out of retirement and has signed a professional tryout contract with the American Hockey League's Milwaukee Admirals. The 2008 10th-overall pick was forced to retire in 2016 at just 26 years of age due to ongoing back issues, more specifically a hyperthermia diagnosis, a rare muscle disorder. Hodgson […]

Claude Giroux Extends Point Streak With Three Assists

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux produced a three-assist effort in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Avalanche to extend his point streak to four games. He posted a power-play assist in the first period and two assists in even-strength situations during the second. Giroux is now only two helpers short of becoming the sixth active player […]

Nick Schmaltz Considered Day-To-Day Following Early Exit

Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz didn't make it to the end of Tuesday's affair against Calgary, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. He notched an assist in 11:11 of action before leaving. Coyotes head coach Andre Tourigny announced postgame that Schmaltz is considered day-to-day and will be questionable for Thursday's matchup against Vancouver. Schmaltz […]

Mikael Granlund Exits With Injury Tuesday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game against Chicago. He logged 16:43 of ice time in the contest, finishing with one shot, one block, and one hit. It was a quiet night for Granlund, but he's been one of the best players on the worst team in the league. […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Wednesday, January 17

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, […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/17/24)

We have another solid mid-week ledger on tap Wednesday, and as far as the main slates go, DK's is one game larger than FanDuel's eight-contest menu, with the Warriors-Jazz matchup being left off the latter. We have plenty of appealing matchups involving players at varying salaries, and there are several particularly talented options that could […]

Vinesh Kanthan Announced As Marlins' Director Of Baseball Operations

The Miami Marlins officially announced Vinesh Kanthan as the team's director of baseball operations Tuesday. Kanthan spent the past five seasons with the Texas Rangers, most recently as assistant director of baseball operations for the reigning World Series champions. He also held roles in sports science and analytics during his tenure. Kanthan was previously in […]

Blue Jays Claim Brian Serven Off Waivers From Cubs

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. Serven is being passed around on waivers after the Cubs previously claimed him from the Colorado Rockies. The 28-year-old backstop played in just 11 games for the Rockies in 2023, going 3-for-23 (.130) with an RBI […]

Deandre Ayton Expected To Play On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is currently listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Ayton was able to practice on Tuesday without any issues. That being said, Ayton appears to be in line to make his first appearance since December 23. His return will impact the playing time of Ibou […]

Mason Plumlee Moves Into Starting Five

Los Angeles Clippers center Mason Plumlee will shift into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers are going to need Plumlee to step up with Ivica Zubac (calf) sidelined for at least the next four weeks. Plumlee will get the starting nod on Tuesday, while Daniel Theis operates […]

Ivica Zubac To Miss At Least Four Weeks

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (calf) won't suit up on Tuesday and is going to be out of action for an extended period of time. The organization announced that Zubac has suffered a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. This is a significant loss for the Clippers as Zubac has […]

Gabriel Vilardi Battling An Illness

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi is feeling under the weather ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Islanders. He might have to skip the game, although head coach Rick Bowness believes Vilardi will "most likely" play. The 24-year-old has registered 10 goals and 19 points in 24 games during his first year in Winnipeg. Alex Iafallo […]

Jack Eichel Week-To-Week Following Surgery

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel will be week-to-week after undergoing surgery for a lower-body injury. He had the procedure on Tuesday after sitting out two games. Eichel has been in top form throughout the season and will be a big miss. He's posted 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 42 outings. Nicolas Roy […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/16/24)

Happy New Year, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got a tight three-game slate headlined by a marquee matchup of the two best bigs in the league. 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. This article will […]

Sidney Crosby Scores Twice In Monday's Win

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby produced two goals in Monday's 3-0 win over Seattle. It's his second multi-goal effort in three games. Crosby is enjoying one of the most productive campaigns of his career in front of the net, having lit the lamp 26 times in 42 appearances. He's on pace for his second 50-goal […]

Joel Embiid Expected To Play On Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is expected to play on Tuesday against Denver after he returned to action on Monday. The reigning MVP crushed the Rockets with a 41-point, 10-rebound performance in 31 minutes. Embiid had missed three games with a left knee issue. However, it looks like he's fully recovered now, with Philadelphia […]

Daniel Gafford Exits Monday With Head Injury

Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford suffered a head injury against Detroit on Monday. He managed to tally eight points, six rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a pair of blocks in 26 minutes before exiting. Newly acquired Marvin Bagley III could get a big opportunity to show what he can do if Gafford won't recover […]

Dusty Baker To Join Giants As Special Assistant

Former Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is expected to join the San Francisco Giants as a special assistant to the front office, per MLB.com's Maria Guardado. The 74-year-old, who managed the Giants from 1993 through 2002, also served as a special adviser to CEO Larry Baer from 2018-19. His storied playing and managing career will […]

Bol Bol Unavailable For Tuesday

Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man will miss his second straight game due to right foot soreness. However, the absence of Bol is unlikely to have a significant impact on the rotation. Chimezie Metu has been playing better lately, so […]