Nazem Kadri, Andrew Cogliano Could Play In Stanley Cup Finals

Colorado Avalanche centers Nazem Kadri and Andrew Cogliano could make their return during the Stanley Cup Final after undergoing surgeries during the conference final series, according to head coach Jared Bednar. Kadri suffered the injury when he was hit into the boards in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oilers, while Cogliano […]

Robert Williams III On The Injury Report For Game 4

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is questionable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals versus the Warriors. The 24-year-old has a sore left knee, which has sometimes limited his workload throughout the postseason. However, after logging only 14 minutes in Game 2, the big man received 26 minutes in Game 3 on Wednesday […]

Nikola Vucevic Could Stay In Chicago

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has been rumored to be on the move, especially if a deal would include Rudy Gobert or Deandre Ayton. Yet, with the veteran widely respected by many throughout the organization, there's a strong chance he could remain in the Windy City. The 31-year-old averaged 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, […]

Omar Narvaez Clears COVID-19 Protocols

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez has cleared COVID-19 protocols. He is back with the team for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. However, he has not been activated off the COVID-19 injured list yet. The Brewers are deciding whether they want to activate him on Friday or if they want to give him some field […]

Tyler Stephenson To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Thumb

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) fractured his thumb during Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is expected to be sidelined for between four and six weeks. This is a tough break for both the Reds and fantasy owners alike as Stephenson has been one of the most productive catchers in all of fantasy […]

Tyler Stephenson Injures Hand Thursday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) left the game early on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with what appeared to be a hand injury after a foul tip went off his right hand. Stephenson went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in the contest before leaving. We'll have more information on the severity of his injury when […]

Twins Avoid Arbitration With Gary Sanchez

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez agreed on a one-year, $9 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration, according to sources. Sanchez has been Minnesota's primary catcher in 2022 after being acquired from the New York Yankees in the offseason. He will never hit for a high average because of his swing-and-miss tendencies, but Sanchez […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/9/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/9/22 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 […]

Willson Contreras Avoids Arbitration Thursday

The Chicago Cubs and catcher Willson Contreras avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a $9.625 million salary for the 2022 season, according to a source. Contreras was asking for $10.25 million, while the Cubs had countered at $9 million. Contreras was scheduled for an arbitration hearing on Thursday, but the two sides will […]

Logan O'Hoppe Continues Impressive Season In Double-A

Philadelphia Phillies catcher prospect Logan O'Hoppe continued his strong season with his third homer in four games for Double-A Reading on Wednesday. O'Hoppe continues to have a strong season behind the dish for Reading and has become one of the top catcher prospects in the game. Already known as a good defender, O'Hoppe has been […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/9/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker once again dropping some of my favorite plays for tonight's slate. Like last week, we have a decent-sized five-game slate tonight on DraftKings and a six-game slate on FanDuel. While FanDuel is including a 6:40 pm EST game, DraftKings is running the standard main slate at 7:10. We […]

Blue Jays Calling Up Gabriel Moreno

Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Gabriel Moreno is being called up from the minors and will join the team in Detroit and be activated at some point during their weekend series against the Tigers, according to a source. It comes after Danny Jansen (hand) was put on the injured list on Tuesday with a small […]

Orioles-Cubs Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to inclement weather. It was initially in a two-hour rain delay and eventually postponed. The game will be made up in mid-August, but an exact date hasn't been set. Jordan Lyles will start Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals, while Marcus […]

Ryan Strome, Filip Chytil Are Game-Time Decisions For Game 5

New York Rangers forwards Ryan Strome (lower body) and Filip Chytil (upper body) will both be game-time decisions for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night, head coach Gerard Gallant said on Wednesday. Strome sustained the injury and left in Game 3, while Chytil suffered his injury […]

Brayden Point Could Return To Lineup In Game 5

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) has been recovering from an injury sustained in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and he could be in the lineup for Game 5 against the Rangers on Thursday night, according to Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. Point has missed eight straight games since being […]

Daulton Varsho Getting The Day Off On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against left-hander Mike Minor and the Cincinnati Reds. Jose Herrera will be serving as the team's catcher for the game while outfielder Cooper Hummel will be in Varsho's usual leadoff spot. Varsho has been ice cold at the plate over the […]

Travis d'Arnaud Remains Out Against A's

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (forearm) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. d'Arnaud will miss his second straight game due to a sore forearm, but the injury isn't considered to be very serious. The 33-year-old has a good chance to get back in there by the weekend. He's hitting […]

Giants Option Joey Bart

The San Francisco Giants optioned catcher Joey Bart to Triple-A Sacramento after their game on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Bart will head back to the farm to work on his swing after going 14-for-90 (.156) with four home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base in 36 games to begin his […]

Tyler Stephenson Takes A Seat Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Stephenson is getting a normal day of rest in the midst of a hot streak, as he's 9-for-24 with a home run and seven RBI in six games over the last week of action. He's been one of […]

Alejandro Kirk Taking A Seat On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals. Zack Collins will be behind the plate for the game while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. fills in as designated hitter. Kirk has been red hot at the plate lately. Over six games in June, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/8/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/8/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. 10-game slate on this fine Wednesday, welcome back to the staff picks and analysis! Thanks for being a premium member, we hope these posts are helping you profit this season! Let's get to the slate […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 9)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings. This was an unexpected week on several fronts with prospects. We had some injuries and some expected and unexpected call-ups this week. Grayson Rodriguez is injured with a lat strain and it is said he could miss the rest of the season. He is off […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/8/22): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! The Finals are here, and we have a one-game showdown slate tonight. After the Warriors ran the Celtics off the floor of the Chase Center Sunday night in Game 2, the two teams will head to Boston for Game 3. The Warriors have three players on the injury report (Andre Iguodala, Gary […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Value Plays for FanDuel and DraftKings (6/8/22)

When you are a fantasy baseball writer, you have to be ready to pinch-hit on short notice and have your "A game" ready to go! Unfortunately, my bro Mark Kieffler couldn't make it today but luckily for you, I do my own betting model, K projections, and I'm always dug into every slate even on […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Darvin Ham: "We Need Consistency Out Of Anthony Davis"

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis has proven to be an elite talent throughout the league. However, he has battled countless injuries during his career, which has restricted him from being a routine MVP candidate. New head coach Darvin Ham, who spoke to the media on Monday, acknowledged the big man's skill level while also […]

Robert Williams III Remains On The Injury Report For Game 3

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is back on the injury report for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Golden State Warriors. This one isn't a surprise, primarily since he's been dealing with left knee soreness throughout most of the postseason. His playing time hasn't been consistent either, and he finished Game […]

Danny Jansen Has Fracture In Left Hand

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (finger) has been diagnosed with a fractured bone on his left hand near his pinkie finger. General manager Ross Atkins called it a "stable" break, so his recovery is expected to be on the shorter side for a fracture recovery. The Blue Jays are calling up catcher Zack Collins […]

Angels Fire Manager Joe Maddon

The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday while in the midst of a 12-game losing streak. Phil Nevin has been named as the interim manager. The Angels were 10 games over .500 two weeks ago but have fallen to 27-29 during the franchise-record-tying 12-game losing skid. They are now in danger of […]

Henry Davis Begins Rehabbing

Pittsburgh Pirates catching prospect Henry Davis (wrist) is rehabbing with the Florida Complex League Pirates after he missed almost a month with a non-displaced fracture of his left wrist. Davis was the No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft and was hitting a strong .333/.454/.598 with a 1.051 OPS, six home runs, 24 RBI, […]