Tim Connelly Heading To Minnesota

Tim Connelly will sign a five-year, $40 million contract to become the Timberwolves new president of basketball operations. Connelly held the same position in Denver since 2013 and was instrumental to the Nuggets' success over the years, including selecting Nikola Jokic with the 41st overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He has also been […]

Deandre Ayton Disappointed Phoenix Didn't Offer Max Deal

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was disappointed the team didn't offer him a max contract, according to his agent Bill Duffy. The 23-year-old averaged 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds during the 2021-22 season. He also shot a career-high 63.4% from the field and 36.8% from deep. However, the former No. 1 overall pick hasn't played […]

Yadier Molina Goes On Bereavement List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Yadier Molina on the bereavement list on Monday and recalled catcher Ivan Herrera from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. With Molina out for at least the next three days, Andrew Knizner will operate as the Cardinals primary backstop. Molina is slashing .239/.239/.337 with only two home runs, eight […]

Willson Contreras Still Out Monday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Contreras strained his right hamstring on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and is currently considered day-to-day. Yan Gomes is doing the catching and is batting fifth on Monday against Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez. Contreras is a must-start […]

William Contreras Starting In Left Field On Monday

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras is getting the start in left field and hitting second on Monday for a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. So far this season, the 24-year-old is batting .242 with a .342 on-base percentage, six home runs, and a stolen base in 38 plate appearances. He'll hit […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/23/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/23/22 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 […]

J.T. Realmuto Hitting .169/.246/.271 In May

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has been slumping at the plate so far in May. Over 16 appearances this month, he is slashing .169/.246/.271 with just three extra-base hits: a home run, a double and a triple. The 31-year-old veteran currently has an average exit velocity of 86.3 mph, which is down significantly from what […]

Mika Zibanejad Gets Two Points In Rangers Win

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad logged his first points of the second round in Sunday's Game 3 against Carolina, finishing a 3-1 victory with a goal and an assist. He opened the scoring in the first period with a power-play goal and helped Chris Kreider to tally the eventual game-winner in the second. Zibanejad […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/23/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're set for a critical Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Monday, meaning we have a one-game showdown slate tonight. The way the fantasy production is typically distributed among the Celtics and Heat makes putting together a lineup a pretty straightforward process, always an advantage from a DFS perspective. There are some injury […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It is officially late May, Premium RotoBallers, and we are now roughly 25% of the way through the fantasy season. Stay abreast of your team's needs and don't let a problem grow to an unrecoverable position. It's okay to "lose" a trade in a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/23/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! DraftKings and FanDuel start the week with the same 10-game schedule. It all begins at 7:05 pm Eastern, so check those lineups before the contests lock, and the action starts in Washington and New York. However, you'll have to stay up a bit later than usual to get a lot of your […]

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl Combine For Seven Assists

Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl put on an impressive display of playmaking in Sunday's 4-1 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Flames. The two stars did all their damage during a six-minute span in the second period as Draisaitl finished with four assists and McDavid added three […]

William Contreras (C, ATL): Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS: William Contreras, 24-year-old brother to Cubs star Willson Contreras, is off to an excellent start for the Braves in 2022, and has yet to have a bad sample of play at the major league level. He hit eight dingers with a .701 […]

Nets Will Match Offers For Nicolas Claxton

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Nicolas Claxton is coming off the best season of his young career. He finished the 2021-22 campaign by averaging 8.7 points, 5.6 boards, and 1.1 blocks. Still, with free agency on the horizon, the 23-year-old could find himself on another team this upcoming season. However, the Nets appear determined to match any […]

Robert Williams III Questionable For Game 4

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is questionable for the upcoming postseason showdown versus Miami. Williams has been dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee, resulting in a recent absence for Game 3 on Saturday. Nevertheless, if the 24-year-old isn't healthy enough to give it a go, Grant Williams will likely continue […]

Steven Stamkos Nets Two Goals In Game 3 Win

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos came through with two goals as the team picked apart Florida 5-1 on Sunday to take a 3-0 series lead in the second round. Stammer fired in his third goal of the playoffs in the middle of the second period and completed his two-goal effort with an empty-netter 2:09 […]

Joey Gallo, Kyle Higashioka Land On COVID Injured List

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Joey Gallo and catcher Kyle Higashioka on the COVID-19 injured list prior to Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. In corresponding moves, the team called up relief pitcher David McKay from Triple-A and signed catcher Rob Brantly to a major league contract, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 7

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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

Major League Baseball has to be the only sport where the ball not only gets altered constantly, but also with zero transparency. We saw offense start to pick up last week, but, then again, that also coincided with a run of not as great pitching talent, so it is hard to say with conviction that […]

Willson Contreras Out With Hamstring Injury Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras exited Saturday's game due to right hamstring tightness and he is being considered day-to-day. P.J. Higgins will be the team's starting catcher on Sunday and Frank Schwindel will be the designated hitter. Contreras has been […]

No Update Yet On Robert Williams III

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) didn't play on Saturday evening against the Miami Heat. The big man continues to deal with a bone bruise in his left knee, which also held him out for several games during the C's previous series versus Milwaukee. Nonetheless, an update on his availability should be coming soon. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/22/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The series shifts to Dallas with the Mavericks needing a win to avoid the dreaded 0-3 hole. After getting their doors blown off in Game 1, Luka Doncic did everything he could do to will the Mavericks to a Game 2 win, but they ultimately fell nine points short in their upset bid. The implied […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/22/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/22/22 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 […]

Ryan O’Reilly Takes Point Streak To Playoff Career-High

St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly picked up a goal and an assist in Saturday's Game 3 loss to Colorado, extending his point streak to a playoff career-high seven games. He also tied the franchise record for the longest postseason-opening home goal streak, scoring in St. Louis' fourth home game of the playoffs. O'Reilly has […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/22/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Another solid Sunday of baseball lies ahead and here I find myself writing our signature Free MLB DFS picks piece for the third straight day! I don't usually write this piece but I've been pinch-hitting for a different team member each day and I've been actually really enjoying it as a nice change of pace […]

Brian Serven Slugs Two Dingers

Colorado Rockies catcher Brian Serven cranked his first two homers of his major-league career on Saturday night as his club defeated the Mets 11-3. It was just his second career start behind the dish in game two of a doubleheader as he hit a pair of two-run bombs, finishing the game going 2-for-4 with four […]

Curt Casali Placed On The 7-Day Concussion IL

San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali was placed on the 7-day concussion list on Saturday. He suffered a concussion after being hit by a foul tip on his mask during Friday's loss to the San Diego Padres. The Giants called purchased catcher Michael Papierski's contract from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Luke Williams was […]

Adley Rutschman Batting Sixth In MLB Debut

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman has officially been promoted from Triple-A and he is penciled in as the team's No. 6 hitter for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Saturday will be the MLB debut for Rutschman, who is regarded as the top prospect in the majors by most publications. Rutschman split the 2021 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/21/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The Eastern Conference Finals shifts to Boston, Massachusetts after the Celtics were able to wrestle home-court advantage back with a convincing Game 2 win in Miami. The series is tied 1-1 and it truly feels like this is going to be one of those grind-it-out series that goes the full distance, which is a big […]