James Wiseman Plays 5-On-5 Full Contact

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) was able to play full-contact 5-on-5 on Sunday. This was the first time that Wiseman has done this since undergoing surgery. He missed the entire 2021-2022 season while recovering from his knee injury. The plan is for Wiseman to play in the summer league. This is the first […]

Serge Ibaka Joins Bucks On One-Year Deal

Milwaukee Bucks center Serge Ibaka has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the organization. The veteran big man played 54 games last season, but only 19 of them were in Milwaukee. He averaged 7.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists over 17.8 minutes per game with the Bucks. That being said, fantasy managers […]

Omar Narvaez On The Bench Monday For Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the starting lineup Monday. The 30-year-old is batting .258 with a .347 on-base percentage and three home runs in 176 plate appearances. The Brewers will instead start Pedro Severino behind the plate against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Justin Steele. Severino hit .248 with a .308 on-base percentage […]

Tyler Stephenson Starting Rehab Assignment Monday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is starting his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Monday. Stephenson suffered a broken thumb on June 9, but barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment, he should be able to return as the Reds' everyday catcher just before the All-Star break in mid-July. The 25-year-old is […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Leaders - Expected Home Runs for Week 13

Home runs, we all love 'em. We've been told long ago that a certain sub-population fancies them even more than expected. It's time to figure out which hitters have been outperforming their expected home run totals and who may be underachieving and potentially due for positive regression. This week, I'll look at the biggest differences […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/4/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/4/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I was really expecting a massive all-day slate on the DFS sites, but we didn't get it. We are stuck with a lackluster seven-game slate that starts at 6:40 eastern, so that's what we'll be […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/4/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Independence Day, Rotoballers! I hope everyone reading this article gets a chance to spend time with friends and family throughout the day. Then (if you're so inclined) sprinkle in a little nighttime baseball to round out your holiday Monday. There are games all over the map on Monday as the earliest matchup begins at […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. July is here and that means it is time for you to break your teams down with the season's (rough) halfway mark in mind. Don't simply take your stats and double them! See how you've been trending and how much ground you truly need […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 13

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

This baseball season has been an absolute roller coaster with the offensive environment going through its ups and downs and the game suffering from injuries to several potent players. Add Bryce Harper to the latest list of superstars to be bit by the injury bug, which brings up a very important fact: injuries are easily […]

Kevon Looney Returns To Warriors On Three-Year Deal

Center Kevon Looney is back with the Golden State Warriors on a three-year contract, which is set to pay him $25.5 million, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Looney emerged as a full-time starter last season, appearing in all 82 regular-season contests. He averaged six points and a career-high 7.3 rebounds per outing, seeing his minutes […]

Oklahoma City Waives Isaiah Roby

The Oklahoma City Thunder have moved on from center Isaiah Roby, who started 62 games over the past two seasons. Roby was limited by injuries last year, but he ultimately averaged 10.1 points and 4.8 rebounds over 45 contests. A second-round pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Roby benefited from a thin Thunder frontcourt, which […]

Luke Kornet Returns To Celtics On Two-Year Deal

Center Luke Kornet will head back to the Boston Celtics on a two-year contract, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Kornet appeared in 12 regular-season contests with the Celtics down the stretch, averaging just 2.2 points and 2.1 boards across 7.1 minutes per game. The 7'2" big man previously made 18 appearances (two starts) with […]

Bismack Biyombo Rejoins Suns For 2022-23 Season

Center Bismack Biyombo is returning to the Suns for the upcoming 2022-23 year, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. After the departure of JaVale McGee in free agency, Phoenix was able to retain Biyombo's services after he appeared in 36 games for the team last season. While he was used sparingly as a reserve, the […]

Yasmani Grandal Runs The Bases On Sunday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) ran the bases on Sunday, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. This marks a notable milestone in Grandal's recovery process. The 33-year-old was placed on the injured list with a lower back injury on June 13 and this is the first time he's done any […]

Suns Land Jock Landale In Deal With Hawks

Center Jock Landale is set to join the Phoenix Suns, who will acquire the 26-year-old in exchange for cash considerations. The Suns have been active in the past week, inking wings Damion Lee and Josh Okogie to deals to further bolster the team's second unit. Landale's fantasy upside is intrinsically tied to the status of […]

Alejandro Kirk Out On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kirk was rested in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, but he returned in the nightcap and went 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored in four plate appearances. The 23-year-old is in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's the day before the Fourth of July, so for many people, this Sunday will feel more like a Saturday and hopefully many get the chance to watch some MLB today as the games are mostly during the day with one Sunday night game. This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/3/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Francisco Alvarez Promoted To Triple-A

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is reportedly being promoted to Triple-A. This is exciting news as Alvarez is currently the top catching prospect in baseball. He has 18 home runs and a .926 OPS in Double-A this season. The promotion to Triple-A puts Alvarez one step away from the big league roster. The 20-year-old […]

DeAndre Jordan Joins Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year deal with center DeAndre Jordan. The big man is far past his prime, but can still contribute in the NBA. He saw time with the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers last season. Nikola Jokic is expected to absorb a majority of the playing time at the […]

Drew Eubanks Staying In Portland

Free-agent forward/center Drew Eubanks will stay with the Trail Blazers on a one-year deal. After Jusuf Nurkic was lost for the remainder of last season due to injury, Eubanks filled in nicely by averaging 12.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists throughout 31 starts. Although Nurkic will continue to man the middle, the 25-year-old may […]

Walker Kessler Joins Jazz In Gobert Blockbuster

Rookie center Walker Kessler was traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Utah Jazz in Friday's blockbuster deal that sent Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. Kessler was selected 22nd overall in this year's draft. Known for his shot-blocking prowess, he averaged 4.6 blocks per game during his sophomore campaign at Auburn last year. His move from […]

Bismack Biyombo Re-Signing With The Suns

Free-agent center Bismack Biyombo has agreed to return to the Suns, with the terms of the deal currently undisclosed. After Phoenix dealt with injuries and illnesses, the big man was signed by the team at the beginning of 2022. He wasn't a routine contributor. However, he averaged 12.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.0 throughout his […]

Adley Rutschman Sitting Against Twins On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is getting the day off on Saturday as the team takes on right-hander Sonny Gray and the Minnesota Twins. Robinson Chirinos will be behind the plate for the contest. Rutschman has been in the midst of a mini slump at the plate. He's gone 0-for-11 with one walk and three […]

Week 13 MLB Injury News, Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Jacob deGrom, Mookie Betts, Jazz Chisholm, Ty France, Kenley Jansen

Happy 4th of July weekend! At least it is happy if you are doing well in your fantasy leagues. The baseball season is speeding towards the mid-summer classic (don't forget to vote!). The trade deadline in MLB is a month away as is the trade deadline in your fantasy leagues. With the heat wave engulfing […]

Jalen Smith Remaining With The Pacers

Free-agent center Jalen Smith has agreed to a two-year deal to return to Indiana. The 22-year-old began the 2021-22 campaign in Phoenix before being shipped to the Pacers ahead of the deadline. His stats off the bench weren't the best for either of the clubs. However, throughout his eight starts, he averaged 14.6 points, 7.8 […]

Ryan Jeffers Out Against Orioles

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (thumb) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Jeffers left the game early on Friday with a right thumb contusion, and he should be considered day-to-day for now. The 25-year-old backstop is hitting only .196/.282/.339 on the season with five home runs, 20 RBI and […]

Alejandro Kirk Not Starting In Game 1

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's a normal day of rest for Kirk, who will mostly likely be back in there for the second game of the twin bill. The 23-year-old has become one of […]