Nathan MacKinnon Has Three Points Against Detroit

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon led the offense and posted three points in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Detroit. His 30th goal of the season turned out to be the game-winning marker and MacKinnon also had two assists, one on the power play. After having a six-game multi-point streak last month, MacKinnon is now in similar […]

Kevon Looney (C, GSW) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kevon Looney is not going to grab any headlines any time soon. First of all, there are way more heavyweight names in the Warriors for him to do so. And second, the Warriors are so weird and struggling so much this season […]

James Wiseman (C, DET) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Make it 11 starts in a row through Saturday for James Wiseman since he went through a two-game testing period after arriving in Motown and sandwiching the AS break. The Pistons have been out since last Thursday and they have also welcomed […]

Zach Collins Questionable Versus Atlanta

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (biceps) is questionable for Sunday's showdown with the Atlanta Hawks. The 25-year-old returned from a one-game absence on Friday in the overtime loss to Memphis. He finished that one with 24 points in 36 minutes, so it's unknown how severe his current injury is. Sandro Mamukelashvili will presumably enter […]

Deandre Ayton Out On Sunday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (hip) is out for Sunday's matchup with OKC. He has a right hip contusion, although there hasn't been anything to indicate he's in line for an extended layoff. Nevertheless, Jock Landale and Bismack Biyombo will be popular streaming and DFS value options on Sunday. However, it's anyone's guess which one […]

Gabriel Moreno Doesn't Think Injury Is Serious

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) was removed from the team's Cactus League game on Saturday after being hit by a pitch on the left hand/wrist. He said the pitch caught him across his knuckles and doesn't think it's too serious. Moreno isn't scheduled to undergo X-rays for now, but he might get checked out […]

Gabriel Moreno Removed From Saturday's Game

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) was forced to exit early during Saturday's Cactus League game. The 23-year-old was hit in the hand by a 95.5 mph fastball. The good news is, Moreno appears to have avoided serious injury. The team doesn't plan on having Moreno undergo further testing on his hand. It sounds like […]

Al Horford To Sit Out On Saturday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The veteran big man is sitting out due to back stiffness, but really it's a rest day for Horford. The Celtics don't want to push Horford too hard after he played during Friday's contest. His absence will mean […]

Kristaps Porzingis Won't Play On Saturday

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The big man was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. The Wizards have decided to play it safe and have Porzingis sit out this contest. In his absence, Deni Avdija and […]

Nick Schmaltz Returns To Action

Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz (lower body) will be back in the lineup for Saturday's home game against Chicago. The talented scorer has been sidelined for three games with a lower-body injury. Before getting hurt, Schmaltz was playing his best hockey of the season. He scored 10 goals over a 14-game span, getting to 21 […]

Jose Trevino To Catch Tuesday, Thursday

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (wrist) is scheduled to catch on Tuesday and Thursday of next week. The backstop has been dealing with a right wrist sprain for over a week now and has been out of action since March 9. He is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Trevino hit .248 with […]

The Cut List - Who To Drop for Fantasy Basketball Week 23

What's up, RotoBallers! We're getting into the playoffs for most leagues at this point if you're not already there. Some teams are going full force into tanking mode and others are getting ready to rest players so that they have a healthy squad for the NBA Playoffs. So, let's dive into these murky waters and […]

Naz Reid Uncertain For Saturday's Game In Toronto

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (calf) is questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup in Toronto. Rudy Gobert (ankle) carries the same tag, so Reid could find himself in the starting lineup versus the Raptors. If that's the case, he'll be a popular target for DFS managers while earning a must-start designation in all fantasy setups. However, […]

Rudy Gobert Questionable Versus Toronto

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Raptors. A left ankle sprain continues to haunt the multi-time Defensive Player of the Year, as he's been a routine occupant on the injury report of late. However, barring a significant setback, he should be good to go. With that said, if […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/18/23): NBA DFS Lineups

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers, and happy March Madness for all those who celebrate. We have our typical small slate on tap in the NBA tonight, and it's highlighted by four games with implied totals of at least 232 points. The Celtics-Jazz matchup rates out as the top game to target, thanks to its combination […]

Jonas Valanciunas Comes Back To Life Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas ended a poor spell with a nice double-double on Friday, registering 22 points and 17 rebounds in a 114-112 defeat to Houston. He shot 10-for-16 from the field and wrapped things up with a season-high four blocks. Valanciunas has been struggling for form lately and it's led to a […]

Rudy Gobert Had A Big Double-Double Against Chicago

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert scored 21 points and gobbled up 19 rebounds in Friday's 139-131 double-overtime defeat to Chicago. He shot 8-for-14 from the field and added a season-high five blocks to his tally. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, Gobert fouled out in the first overtime and couldn't take full part of the extra fun. […]

Joel Embiid Crushes The Hornets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid posted a game-high 38 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four blocks against Charlotte on Friday despite playing only three quarters. The game turned into a blowout quickly and Embiid ended up logging just 29 minutes. However, it was more than enough to produce another spectacular fantasy line. It's Embiid's […]

How To Use RotoBaller’s Free Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Simulator and Draft Assistant Tool

Whether you are learning the rules of a new league, experimenting with new strategies, or just gearing up for the regular season, participating in mock drafts is an essential process of fantasy sports. However, it can be time-consuming to sit through multiple mock drafts, which may not have the exact configurations you want. Fortunately, there […]

Trevor Zegras Stays Hot With His 22nd Goal

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras scored the team's first goal in Friday's big 7-4 victory over Columbus. The 21-year-old has also had 36 assists in 69 outings this season, and he's finishing off the campaign very strongly. Zegras has been kept off the score sheet only once in his eight March appearances and he's averaging […]

John Tavares Collects Two Assists Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares registered two assists in Friday's 5-2 win over Carolina. Both of his helpers came in the opening period, with Mitchell Marner and Auston Matthews the goal-scorers. The second goal came in a power-play situation. Tavares has crushed it with the man advantage throughout the season, posting 13 goals and […]

Noel Acciari Ruled Out For Saturday Following Friday's Exit

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noel Acciari (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Ottawa after getting hurt in Friday's matchup versus Carolina. The 31-year-old power forward was taken out by a high hit from Carolina's Jesse Puljujarvi. Acciari managed to log only 5:39 of action and had two hits and one shot in the game with a […]

Mid-Round Catchers - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Targets

Welcome officially to the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Spring training is in full force, and fantasy managers are gearing up for another exciting season in the MLB. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, everyone is looking to draft players that can provide a great return on value. You can start taking calculated risks […]

Catcher Prospects Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

The catching position has evolved tremendously over the past few seasons, and now is the perfect time to tune in. With fantasy drafts underway, you might want to get up to date on the prospect watch. This year's catching class is quite talented, and many of these catching prospects will see time in the majors […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters for 2023

It's draft season! That means it's time to start locking down the players we want in the middle and later rounds of the draft. Everybody wants to find those breakout players that smash their draft value by several rounds, so that's the goal of what we're trying to do here today. I've already covered my […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide - Strategy, Tips and Targets by Jon Anderson

Welcome to my 2023 draft guide! In this piece, I try my best to give you all of the biggest lessons I learned in my draft preparation. I have put tons and tons of hours into fantasy baseball research this offseason, and I learned a lot in the process. I can't tell you everything here, […]

Best Ball Targets for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The fantasy baseball season is right around the corner. For those fantasy managers looking to get an edge on their 2023 leagues, best ball formats are an awesome way to get an early look at where players are being drafted in terms of ADP and evaluate which players have a stock price that is likely […]

Jake Rogers Injured On Friday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (elbow) was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Yankees early after being drilled on his left elbow by a pitch. He was replaced by Andrew Knapp. Hopefully Rogers' injury isn't very serious, as he came into the day hitting a solid .333 (7-for-21) with two doubles, […]

Steven Stamkos Returns With Three Points

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos returned from a brief stint on the sidelines with a three-point performance against New Jersey Thursday night, playing a key role in a 4-3 shootout victory with two goals and an assist. Stamkos, who missed a clash with the Devils on Tuesday due to a minor knee issue, set […]

Tim Stutzle Hands Out Three Assists

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle kept his point streak going with a three-assist effort Thursday versus Colorado. He had two power-play helpers and one even-strength assist in a hard-fought 5-4 defeat. Stutzle has points from five consecutive games and the streak includes four multi-point efforts. Getting points in bunches has become something of a habit […]