Mitchell Robinson Practices Fully On Wednesday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) went through a full practice on Wednesday. The team has ruled Robinson out for Thursday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, but the fact that he is back on the court as a full participant in practice suggests that his comeback is close. ESPN's Shams Charania recently reported that […]

Victor Wembanyama Doubtful For Thursday Due To An Illness

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (illness) is considered doubtful for Thursday's clash against the Phoenix Suns. After appearing in his first All-Star Game, Wembanyama has landed on the injury report with an illness bug. If he doesn't recover in time for Thursday's game, the Spurs will be without Wembanyama for the seventh time this […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Bucks leader has sat out six games with a left calf strain but could be ready to jump back into action after practicing on Wednesday. Kyle Kuzma will likely be relegated to the bench if Antetokounmpo returns, and […]

Guardians Place David Fry On 60-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed catcher David Fry (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. This move was eventually coming after Fry had surgery to fix a torn ligament in his right elbow last November. At the time of the surgery, the 29-year-old was expected to need six to eight months of recovery. It remains […]

Sean Murphy Eager To Rebound In 2025

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is eager for a rebound in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw him slash just .193/.284/.352 with 10 home runs, 25 RBI and 19 runs scored in 233 at-bats. But it was only the year prior in 2023 that he was the National League's starting catcher in the […]

Myles Turner On Track To Return Thursday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) is expected to rejoin the action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Ahead of the All-Star break, Turner suffered a cervical strain and missed three games. On Tuesday, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that Turner should be good to go for Thursday's game. His return will bump […]

Jaxson Hayes Available Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (face) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old big man played only seven minutes in the previous game against the Utah Jazz, exiting the action with a facial contusion. However, he will not have to miss additional time because of the […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/19/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our daily DFS picks! Hopefully, everyone had a good break with the All-Star weekend and the last few days off. To start the season back up again, we have a make-up game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Uh... Awkward.  The only injury news we need […]

Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System To Be Used During Some Spring Games

MLB will test an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system this spring in order to gather data to determine whether or not to implement the system during regular season big league games, although that would not happen this season and no earlier than 2026. The league has tested the system through experimentation at the minor league […]

Athletics Set To Play In Las Vegas In 2028

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred stated that he expects that the Athletics' new stadium in Las Vegas will be open in 2028. In the meantime, the team will call Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, home, which is also home to Triple-A's Sacramento River Cats of the San Francisco Giants organization. Manfred also […]

Joel Embiid Practices On Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) practiced in full on Tuesday. "Good Today," said head coach Nick Nurse regarding Embiid's participation. "He seemed like he was moving good and practiced very hard today." The 30-year-old logged 38 minutes in the 76ers loss to the Raptors before the All-Star break, totaling 27 points, 12 rebounds, one […]

Moussa Diabate Ready To Play On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate (eye) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Diabate is set to return to the court after missing the final game before the All-Star break due to an eye issue. His role in the rotation is a bit unclear right now […]

Mark Williams Expected To Play On Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (conditioning) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The big man missed the final four games before the All-Star break after the trade with the Lakers fell apart due to a failed physical. This is an awkward situation, but it seems like the Hornets […]

Will Smith Won't Play Until Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that catcher Will Smith (ankle) probably won't make his Cactus League debut until next week. Smith is dealing with a minor ankle injury, but the Dodgers aren't going to push him early on in spring training. The 29-year-old has been able to catch bullpen sessions and take batting […]

Jacob Stallings Slated To Be Primary Catcher

Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings is expected to be given the "bulk" of the starts behind the dish. Patrick Lyons of Just BB Media noted that Drew Romo, Hunter Goodman, and Austin Nola will compete for the No. 2 role during camp. The 35-year-old enjoyed a career season during his debut campaign in Colorado last […]

What Is Pull%? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Pull%. This article is a deeper dive into Pull% and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how Pull% works including the benefits of pulling fly balls and the downsides of pulling grounders using easy language anybody can understand. We'll […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (2025)

Spring Training may just be getting near, but fantasy managers in dynasty leagues are always busy. Whether reviewing potential trades, taking stock of prospect depth, or preparing for first-year player drafts, managing future talent is one of the most important aspects of dynasty leagues. Assessing potential value early on in players' careers can be difficult, […]

Nathan MacKinnon Pots Two Goals In Monday's Win

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon took care of two goals as Team Canada defeated Team Finland 5-3 in Monday's 4 Nations Face-Off meeting. MacKinnon netted Canada's second goal less than five minutes into the game and extended the lead to 4-0 in the second period before the Finns made a comeback attempt in the third […]

Sam Reinhart Dishes Out Three Assists Against Finland

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart led all skaters with three points as Canada beat Finland 5-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday. Reinhart has scored over 80 goals across the last two NHL campaigns but focused on playmaking in Monday's game, picking up all of his points via assists. The Panthers forward produced a […]

Tom Murphy Dealing With Oblique Strain

San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy (oblique) has a mild oblique strain at spring training, according to manager Bob Melvin. The hope is that Murphy can get into a game in seven to 10 days. Murphy underwent an MRI exam recently after the Giants initially reported the 33-year-old veteran backstop was dealing with back spasms […]

Yankees Easing Austin Wells Into Spring Training

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he told catcher Austin Wells that he will not play in Grapefruit League games until around March 1 due to his heavy workload last year. Wells has been taking live at-bats but hasn't been swinging so far in spring training at Yankees camp. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop […]

2025 Fantasy Basketball Playoffs Schedule: Players and Teams to Target or Avoid

NBA All-Star Weekend has wrapped up, and we have a few days before games begin again. It's never a bad idea to take stock of your players' schedules for the playoff weeks and see if you could still make a few moves to maximize games now or down the road. Depending on your league's settings, […]

Kevin Parada Drops Weight In The Offseason

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets catching prospect Kevin Parada dropped 15 pounds during the offseason. Parada was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Georgia Tech. Last season, Parada got his first extended look at Double-A after logging just 14 games at that level in […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers at Each Position for 2025 Drafts

With spring training just a few weeks away, fantasy baseball managers everywhere are getting set for a new season. One part of that preparation includes identifying fantasy baseball sleepers lurking in the later rounds of drafts. The beauty of a good sleeper is that there is the potential for a big payoff while minimizing draft […]

Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley Win Skills Challenge

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and center Evan Mobley won Saturday's Skills Challenge during All-Star weekend. There was some controversy when San Antonio Spurs players Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama were disqualified from the contest. Regardless, Mitchell and Mobley dominated, so they didn't need much help. Both players have been a key reason why the […]

Dalton Rushing Getting Opportunities At First Base

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing was getting reps at first base on Sunday. Ardaya noted that while the team wants Rushing to focus on developing behind the plate, they are keeping all options open. Manager Dave Roberts also expressed that it is still "TBD" how much […]

Tom Murphy Dealing With Back Spasms

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Giants catcher Tom Murphy (back) is dealing with back spasms and is set to undergo an MRI. Slusser noted the injury is not expected to be serious, but it is concerning as Murphy was only able to play in 13 games last season. Fantasy managers should […]

Alejandro Kirk To See More Playing Time

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is set to see an increased workload behind the dish during the 2025 campaign. With the team parting ways with Danny Jansen, who is now in Tampa Bay, Kirk stands alone at the top of the depth chart. Toronto manager John Schneider noted […]

MLB Power Rankings: Top Philadelphia Phillies Prospects (2025)

The Philadelphia Phillies are always in contention mode. General manager Dave Dombrowski loves to trade prospects for win-now pieces, meaning this farm system will likely be strong. But there is plenty of talent to like at the top, especially with Andrew Painter. Today, we will cover the Philadelphia Phillies' top 10 prospects heading into the […]

Mikael Granlund Pots Overtime Winner Against Sweden

Dallas Stars forward Mikael Granlund netted the decisive goal as Finland beat Sweden 4-3 in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off clash. Following a goalless third period, less than two minutes had been played in the extra frame when Granlund found the back of the net in a three-on-one situation. Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola picked up […]