Bam Adebayo Clears Protocols, Set To Play Sunday

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (health and safety protocols) has been given the green light to return to action ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs vs. Atlanta after having cleared the league's health and safety protocols. Adebayo missed the regular-season finale last Sunday due to the protocols, but the lay-off isn't set […]

Travis d'Arnaud Sitting Out On Saturday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 33-year-old has been hitting well this season, so this appears to be a routine day off. Veteran catcher Manny Pina will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth versus right-hander Nick Martinez. […]

Clint Capela May Have Avoided Serious Injury

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) may have avoided serious damage to his right knee, which he injured during Friday's play-in win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team remains "optimistic" that the 27-year-old won't be sidelined for an extended period, although he will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of the ailment. […]

Byron Buxton, Gary Sanchez Out Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) and catcher Gary Sanchez are not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. Buxton left the game on Friday due to right knee soreness and is undergoing further tests to rule out a significant injury. It doesn't seem like the 28-year-old's injury is that serious, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/16/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Today marks the official beginning of the playoffs in the NBA - what a wonderful time to be alive. The slate kicks off at noon (central time) with the Jazz-Mavericks matchup, which already figured to be slower-paced and lower-scoring even with Doncic in the lineup. The Wolves-Grizzlies affair profiles as the top game to target […]

Gabriel Moreno Drives In Two On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays catching prospect Gabriel Moreno belted a two-run double for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, going 1-for-4 in the contest with a walk. Moreno, the seventh-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline and top-ranked Blue Jays prospect, is off to a hot start in 2022. He carries a .429/.467/.500 slash line with six hits over 14 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/16/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/16/22 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 […]

Early Lineup Trends for Fantasy Baseball

The month of April is fantastic because not only do we get baseball back into our lives, but we also get the overreactions that come with it. A player on one of our fantasy teams gets benched in Week One and all hell breaks loose. In reality most of these teams are still figuring out […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There are six games on tap for the main slate on both sites tonight and my goodness is picking out a pitcher (or two or DraftKings) going to be interesting. Verlander (@ SEA) and Urias (vs. CIN) are the headliners at the top, while Matz (@ MIL), Houser (vs. STL), and Taillon (@ BAL) make […]

Claude Giroux Has Three Assists Against Jets

Florida Panthers forward Claude Giroux picked up three assists in Friday's 6-1 victory against the Jets. Giroux assisted both of forward Jonathan Huberdeau's first period goals, along with another helper on defenseman Gustav Forsling's second goal of the night in the middle frame. Giroux has totaled two goals, 13 assists and 15 points through 12 […]

Brock Nelson Has Multi-Point Game In Victory

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson finished with a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-0 victory against the Canadiens. The 30-year-old assisted the second goal of the game which was scored by defenseman Noah Dobson, and Nelson later added an empty-net goal late in the third period. Nelson is a solid option across standard […]

Roberto Perez Leaves Friday's Game With Quad Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Roberto Perez left Friday's game against the Washington Nationals with a left quad contusion. Perez took a foul ball off of the leg during the second inning. He was able to finish out the inning but was replaced by pinch-hitter Andrew Knapp in the third. The veteran backstop is unlikely to miss […]

Clint Capela Won't Return Versus Cleveland

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (knee) won't return to the pivotal play-in contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Capela was coming into this matchup fresh off a 17-rebound and 15-point showing against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, a game where he also contributed three blocks and two steals. He was well on his way to another […]

Jarrett Allen Officially Active, Finger "Heavily Wrapped"

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) will play against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. He will start, making his first appearance since breaking a finger on his left hand over a month ago. While this is positive news for Cavaliers' fans, DFS managers shouldn't get as excited, primarily since the finger was heavily wrapped during […]

Alejandro Kirk Sitting On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against Daulton Jefferies and the Oakland Athletics. Catcher Zack Collins is getting the start for the game. Kirk was seeing time as the team's designated hitter to start the year, but he became the Jays' primary catcher after Danny Jansen […]

J.T. Realmuto Getting A Breather On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is getting the day off on Friday as the team takes on Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Garrett Stubbs is getting the start behind the plate in the game. This will be Realmuto's second time out of the starting lineup this year. He was left out of the lineup […]

Luke Maile To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Cleveland Guardians catcher Luke Maile (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Columbus. Maile started the season on the injured list with a hamstring injury but shouldn't be out for much longer, barring a setback on his rehab assignment. The 31-year-old veteran backstop should serve as the backup to Austin Hedges once […]

Bam Adebayo Remains Absent

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is still away from the team as of Friday. The big man has until Sunday to clear the league's health and safety protocols. Otherwise, Dewayne Dedmon and Omer Yurtseven will be asked to fill the void during Game 1. Often times, head coach Erik Spoelstra favors Dedmon in his rotation […]

Mike Zunino Taking The Day Off Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago White Sox on the road. Zunino and catcher Francisco Mejia have alternated starts behind the dish for the Rays to begin the season, so Mejia will get the nod on Friday and hit ninth against White Sox right-hander […]

Jarrett Allen Will Suit Up On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Allen has been out for over a month, but will make his return to the court for their win or go home matchup. Fantasy managers should expect Allen to be in the starting five and to play […]

Carson Kelly To Sit Out On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. Kelly is 0-for-15 on the season with six strikeouts, so he could certainly use a day off to try and gain some momentum. Jose Herrera is bat eighth and cover behind home plate against righty […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. We have a massive 11-game slate to attack tonight. First, there are some aces like Cease, Rodon, and Freddy Peralta making their second starts. Then, we get the debut of MacKenzie Gore versus the Braves as well. Then, when it comes […]

Leon Draisaitl Pots His Sixth Career Hat Trick

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl skated away with his sixth career hat trick as the team took down Nashville 4-0 Thursday night. He opened the scoring 8:56 into the game with a power-play goal, added an even-strength tally in the second period, and capped off his hat trick with another strike on the power play […]

J.T. Miller Has Career-High Five Assists Versus Arizona

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller recorded a career-high five assists in Thursday's 7-1 victory over the Coyotes. Two of his helpers came on the power play. Patrik Sundstrom holds the franchise record for most assists in a game with six. Miller has enjoyed setting up his teammates all season long and has now become the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/15/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/15/22 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 […]

Tim Stutzle Enjoys Second Consecutive Three-Point Outing

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle led the charge in Thursday's 3-2 win over Boston, netting a power-play goal and recording two assists. The Senators fell behind 2-0 but turned the game to its head with three second-period goals. Stutzle also had five shots and a hit in the game in 18:35 of action. The German […]

Jarrett Allen Will Attempt To Play On Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) will attempt to make his return to the court in Friday's play-in game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Shams Charania. The All-Star center is currently listed as questionable for the game, but barring any setbacks, it seems as if he'll be on the court for tip-off. Allen has […]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Returns To Action Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi (lower body) will be back in action on Thursday against Detroit. He's been out for eight games and will be returning in a fourth-line center role. Kotkaniemi has done quite well in limited minutes this season, recording 11 goals and 26 points in 63 outings. He will look to continue […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov And Dmitry Orlov Questionable For Thursday

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (illness) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (lower body) are both considered questionable for Thursday's mouth-watering matchup against Toronto. Orlov has already missed a game with a lower-body injury, while Kuznetsov is battling a non-COVID illness and might not be game-ready. Neither player was at the morning skate. Trevor van Riemsdyk replaced […]

Nick Paul Skating On First Line Versus Anaheim

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul is set to get an opportunity to skate on the first line Thursday against the Ducks. He linked up with Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov at the morning skate. Playing with these two will obviously greatly improve Paul's fantasy appeal, not that he hasn't done well since arriving from […]