All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/8/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Sam Bennett Could Be Out For Couple Of Weeks

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (lower body) looks set to miss the start of the season, with Panthers head coach Paul Maurice saying that he could be unavailable for a couple of weeks. Bennett has been seen wearing a walking boot after suffering a lower-body injury in Thursday's preseason game against Tampa Bay. It's a […]

Filip Chytil Practices In Non-Contact Jersey

New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) practiced in a non-contact jersey on Saturday. The Czech forward suffered an upper-body injury in practice last week, and it's put a serious dent in his preparations for the new campaign. Returning to practice is a positive sign, but it's still unclear if Chytil can get himself […]

Colin Blackwell Returns To Ice

Chicago Blackhawks center Colin Blackwell (sports hernia) skated after practice on Saturday. The 30-year-old had sports hernia surgery all the way back in March and was supposed to recover in three months. However, Blackwell still wasn't fully healthy when training camp kicked off. He has now taken a step towards a potential return, although it's […]

Ryan Hartman Signs Three-Year Extension With Wild

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman has inked a three-year, $12 million extension. The contract will have a cap hit of $4 million and runs through the 2026-27 season. Hartman's current deal, which is set to expire next summer, counts $1.7 million against the salary cap. This is a nice raise for the American forward and […]

John Schneider Will Return As The Blue Jays Manager In 2024

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider will return in 2024, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Schneider was widely criticized for his decision to remove starting pitcher Jose Berrios after 47 pitches in an elimination game against the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card Series. Schneider and the Blue Jays have now had back-to-back […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/7/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Leo Carlsson Injured In Practice

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson was injured in Friday's practice. Carlsson reportedly couldn't put pressure on his right foot after losing an edge during a one-on-one rush drill and colliding with the boards. The 18-year-old Swedish talent needed help to get off the ice. The incident occurred only a day after Ducks general manager Pat […]

Precious Achiuwa Not Available Against Kings

Toronto Raptors forward/center Precious Achiuwa (groin) won't play in Sunday's preseason affair against the Sacramento Kings. Fortunately, head coach Darko Rajakovic described the left groin strain as "minor," although Achiuwa will be re-evaluated sometime next week. The 24-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds in 55 […]

Do These Prospects Matter For Dynasty Baseball (AFL Week 1)? Carson Williams, Colson Montgomery, Jackson Jobe, more

The regular season and postseason for Minor League Baseball are now complete, with the Norfolk Tides' 7-6 victory over the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Saturday, Sep. 30 in Las Vegas the final game of the year. During that time, we've highlighted 342 players in this space! This week, the Arizona Fall League begins. We will […]

Mikko Rantanen Dealing With Lower-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, according to head coach Jared Bednar. Rantanen's injury isn't much of a concern, and he should be ready to go for opening night. Last year, the big-bodied Finn put up his first-ever 100-point season, notching 55 goals and 50 assists. He is being drafted […]

Gabriel Moreno Will Return For NLDS Game 1

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (head) will be back behind the plate for Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Moreno took a backswing to the head while catching in the second inning on Wednesday in Game 2 of the wild-card series and […]

Wyatt Johnston Working His Way Back From A Non-Surgical Procedure

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (upper body) recently underwent a non-surgical procedure, according to Saad Yousuf of The Athletic. The 20-year-old has been on the shelf with an upper-body injury, but Johnston is expected to start skating again at the weekend. Johnson was one of the most productive rookies in the league last season with […]

Radek Faksa Avoids Concussion

Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (upper body) is not in the concussion protocol, per Saad Yousuf of The Athletic. Faksa was injured and needed stitches after being boarded by Colorado's Nate Clurman in Tuesday's preseason game. However, the Czech forward managed to avoid a concussion and will now hope to heal in time for the […]

Josh Norris Suffers Another Setback

Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery eight months ago and has suffered another rehabilitation setback. As a result, he will not be participating in the Senators' second-to-last exhibition game against the Winnipeg Jets on October 5th. The centerman was limited to eight games last season, registering two goals and one assist. Should […]

Logan Couture Status Questionable For Sharks First Contest

San Sharks forward Logan Couture (lower body) sustained an injury during offseason training and was initially labeled as week-to-week. However, per head coach David Quinn, Couture is making strides in his recovery, but his availability for the beginning of the regular season appears to be in serious doubt. Last year, the 34-year-old played in all […]

Naz Reid Has Impressive Showing On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid had a productive showing in Thursday's preseason victory over the Mavericks. The 24-year-old, who underwent wrist surgery in March, showed no signs of residual rust, scoring 16 points off 6-for-14 shooting from the field while adding seven boards. It's obvious the Timberwolves have big plans for Reid, considering the team […]

Rudy Gobert Records Three Blocks Against Dallas

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert played well in Thursday's preseason win over the Mavs in Abu Dhabi. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year fell short of a double-double, amassing nine points and eight rebounds. However, he made up for it by accumulating three blocks. With Karl-Anthony Towns, who had a team-high 20 points in […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Leads 'Wolves To Preseason Win

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns led his team to a preseason win over the Mavs on Thursday. The 27-year-old logged 17 minutes, amassing a team-high 20 points and adding two blocks. KAT is coming off a down year, averaging 20.8 points, the lowest mark since his rookie year. Even worse, he was limited to 29 […]

Billy Eppler Resigns As Mets General Manager

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler resigned from his position on Thursday, according to the team. It comes after David Stearns took over as the team's new president of baseball operations this week. "I wanted David to have a clean slate and that meant me stepping down," Eppler said in a statement. "I hope […]

Braves Offense Gets Going Early

The Atlanta Braves offense was really good in the 2023 regular season. Part of the reason why they were so good this year is because they scored 146 first-inning runs, which is the second-most in MLB history since 1961, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Atlanta scored a first-inning run 65 times this year, accounting […]

Fantasy Basketball Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Chicago Bulls

Welcome back to the second annual fantasy basketball exercise in which RotoBaller dissects each NBA team's breakouts, busts, and locks. As the fantasy basketball season demands extreme detail and attention, taking the time to identify game-breakers and game-changers in the NBA makes the difference between winning or losing your league. Thankfully, RotoBaller is here to […]

Five NBA Teams To Target In 2023-2024 Fantasy Basketball

Most of the content you will see around this time will be more player-centric so that you can make the best decisions to win your upcoming league. But sometimes it's better to target more teams instead of the players. Each player's station is always different, no matter if they are on the same team. These […]

Deandre Ayton To Have "More Expanded" Role In Portland

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton looks set to have a bigger role on his new team, according to head coach Chauncey Billups. "We are not bringing Deandre here for him to be (Joel) Embiid, where we throw him the ball 30 times a game and say 'All right, go be the MVP,'" Billups said. […]

Eric Haase Becomes A Free Agent

Cleveland Guardians catcher Eric Haase elected to become a free agent on Wednesday. Haase began the 2023 season with the Detroit Tigers before joining the Cleveland Guardians. In 89 total games with both teams, he hit just .201 (55-for-274) with four home runs, eight doubles, a triple, four stolen bases and 22 runs scored in […]

Gabriel Moreno Leaves Game After Taking Backswing To The Head

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (head) was forced to leave Game 2 of the wild-card series on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers after taking a backswing from infielder Brice Turang to the head while catching in the bottom of the second inning. Moreno was replaced behind the plate in the bottom of the third inning […]

Jacob Stallings Catching In Game 2

Miami Marlins catcher Jacob Stallings is in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's Game 2 of the Wild Card round versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Nick Fortes got the nod behind the plate for Game 1. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout, so the Marlins decided to go in a different direction for Game 2. Stallings […]

A.J. Preller, Bob Melvin To Return To Padres In 2024

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller and skipper Bob Melvin will both return to the club next season, as per Preller in Wednesday afternoon's end-of-season media availability. Both men were seemingly on the hot seat following a disappointing season in which the Padres went 82-80 and finished in third […]

Christian Vazquez Sitting Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the wild-card series on Wednesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, Ryan Jeffers will catch right-hander Sonny Gray and bat eighth against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Jeffers has started the first two games of the postseason behind the […]

Diamondbacks Give Extension To Mike Hazen

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a contract extension with general manager Mike Hazen on Wednesday, locking him up for a deal that is guaranteed through the 2028 season with a club option for an additional year, according to sources. Financial terms of the extension were not disclosed. The deal was worked out sometime in the […]