Mets-Phillies Thursday Matinee Postponed

The Thursday afternoon game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to weather after a brief rain delay. It will be made up on June 25 as part of a doubleheader. Managers in daily fantasy leagues should make adjustments as necessary if lineups did not lock prior to the game […]

Ryan Jeffers Behind The Plate For Thursday's Contest

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers will be behind the plate for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, with Mitch Garver getting a day off. Jeffers will bat eighth against Red Sox right-hander Garrett Richards, who allowed two home runs in his last outing against the Orioles. Jeffers has just three hits in 17 at-bats this […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Retires

Brooklyn Nets power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge announced on Thursday that he is retiring from the NBA immediately due to a heart condition. Aldridge had an irregular heartbeat during his final game with the Nets that worsened following the game, prompting Aldridge to consult with doctors and decide to end his NBA career. With Aldridge gone, […]

James McCann Hits First Homer On Wednesday

New York Mets catcher James McCann went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Mets' 5-1 win over the Phillies on Wednesday. It was McCann's first homer of the 2021 campaign and his first with the Mets. With the solid performance on Wednesday, McCann raised his batting average to .280 on the season over […]

Mark Scheifele Extends Point Streak With 16th Goal

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele took his point streak to five games by opening the scoring in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Ottawa. Mathieu Perreault tallied a power-play goal and Trevor Lewis delivered the game-winner with a short-handed marker. Scheifele reached 16 goals for the season, and he's added 33 assists in 43 games during a […]

Jonathan Drouin Dishes Out 21st Assist

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin notched his 21st assist of the campaign in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Calgary, helping Brett Kulak get his first goal of the year. Josh Anderson also tallied an assist on the play. Drouin had an awful start to the month, but he's now picked up some momentum with assists in […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 16

Welcome back! Sorry for missing this piece last week, but life, you know? By now, you're either in the playoffs or starting the playoffs. There's no need for dead weight on your fantasy team. Let's get rid of that dead weight. Below is our weekly fantasy basketball drop list, a look at players who are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/15/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We haven't had a slate this small on a Thursday for a while, and it will be an exciting decision in terms of lineup construction. There are injuries all over the schedule right now, and it makes me lean towards a stars and scrubs approach with so many discounted options at our disposal. […]

Joel Embiid Crushes Nets With 39 Points, 13 Boards

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid dominated against the Nets on Wednesday, finishing a 123-117 victory with a game-high 39 points and 13 rebounds. He collected a pair of assists and blocks as well while shooting 13-for-29 from the field and 10-for-11 at the foul line. Embiid, who was 3-for-6 with the three-ball, ended a six-game […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Wednesday, April 14

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Jarrett Allen Returns With 15 Points, Eight Rebounds

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen made his return to the lineup on Wednesday and nearly had a double-double in a win over Charlotte, collecting 15 points on 5-for-9 shooting and grabbing eight rebounds with two assists and one block. Larry Nance Jr. was also back out there and finished with five points and four steals […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/15/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Thursday’s slate is the diametric opposite of Wednesday’s, as there are only four games on the ledger following a massive 12-game afternoon/night. There’s also the specter of big-name injuries, with the Lakers still missing their two big stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially out again Thursday and Trae Young a likely game-time decision due to his calf […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers for Week 16

Our one and only, Milos Zvekic broke down the Week 16 streamers earlier this week and will continue to do so all season long. I will be chiming in mid-week to add some sprinkles and frosting onto the beautifully baked Zvekic cake. For the rest of Week 11 (Thursday to Sunday), there are six teams with […]

Nikola Vucevic Has Big Revenge Game Against Magic

His team didn't get the win, but Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic scored 29 points on 11-for-20 shooting in Wednesday's loss to his former team, the Orlando Magic. In addition, he grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked two shots. Vucevic was 5-for-8 from three and also posted an assist and a steal. He'll play the Grizzlies […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Has Double-Double Against Former Team

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. scored 19 points on 8-for-16 shooting in Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls, the team that drafted him. In addition, he grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked one shot. Carter also posted four assists and two steals. Carter has scored at least eight points in each of his games in […]

Yermin Mercedes Hits Another Home Run

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes continued his strong season by going 3-for-5 with a three-run homer on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Mercedes has been one of the early feel-good stories this season and he continues to hit on a nightly basis. Mercedes is now hitting an absurd .500 with a 1.383 OPS […]

Ivica Zubac Posts Double-Double With 18 Points, 13 Boards

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac posted his second double-double of the month in Wednesday's 100-98 win over the Detroit Pistons. Zubac shot 6-for-10 from the field and 6-for-7 from the line. He scored 18 points to go along with 13 rebounds. He also had two assists, two steals and a block. Zubac has been […]

Salvador Perez Hits Third Home Run On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez helped lead the team to a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. Perez went 2-for-4 in the game with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI. He now has three home runs on the year and is slashing .333/.395/.641. Perez was a terror […]

Mattias Janmark To Make Debut Wednesday For Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights centerman Mattias Janmark will suit up on Wednesday for the first time as a Golden Knight. Janmark was acquired from Chicago on Monday. He tallied 10 markers and nine assists this year with the Blackhawks. There is speculation the Swedish native will center the third line, playing in between forwards Tomas Nosek […]

Bobby Portis Continues To Impress As Starter

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis had another start on Wednesday with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) still out, and he provided a good fantasy line in a 130-105 win over Minnesota with 13 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals, shooting 6-for-13 from the field and 1-for-2 from outside. The game sadly marked the end of […]

Nerlens Noel A Late Scratch With Sore Ankle

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (ankle) was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Noel was initially listed as a starter though he was ruled out late with a sore ankle. Backup big man Taj Gibson drew the start in his absence. It doesn't sound like something that will keep Noel, who is averaging […]

Richaun Holmes To Be Sidelined For Next Three Games

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (hamstring) will miss the team's next three contests as he deals with a hamstring injury. Holmes had to leave Monday's game early due to a sore right hamstring- and an MRI confirmed a strain to the muscle, meaning the 27-year-old big man will miss Wednesday's contest and won't travel with […]

Myles Turner, Doug McDermott To Miss Wednesday's Contest

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) and forward Doug McDermott (ankle) have been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with Houston. Both were listed as questionable, with Turner missing his fifth consecutive contest and McDermott his first, as the latter recently tweaked his ankle during Tuesday's game. Turner's continued absence will mean more defensive opportunities for […]

Omar Narvaez Continues To Be Productive With The Bat

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Cubs. He found a way to produce in this one and he's now hit safely in eight of his first 10 contests. The backstop is hitting .414 with a 1.091 OPS through his first 33 plate […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Rest On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will be on the bench for Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Indians. Grandal is hitless in his last 11 at-bats and is hitting a weak .154 with one home run and six RBI to open the season. Grandal is sporting a .167 BABIP early on, which isn't encouraging, but […]

James Johnson Will Play Through Wrist Injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center James Johnson (wrist) is available to play Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Johnson was questionable, but will play through his injury against the Knicks. Johnson left Monday's game with wrist soreness after just 15 minutes to play so he may be limited in this one. Johnson is more of a […]

Mo Bamba Ruled Out Against Chicago

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (hip) will not play Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Bamba suffered a hip injury in their last game and was questionable to play here, but does not feel good enough to give it a go. Wendell Carter Jr. should see big minutes against his former team while Robert Franks will […]

Dwight Howard To Miss First Game Of Season

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Howard will miss his first game of the season as he sits out with knee soreness. The Sixers will be back to one healthy center on the roster and Joel Embiid should see a ton of minutes. Mike Scott will likely […]

Orioles-Mariners Game Wednesday Postponed Due To Rain

The Baltimore Orioles-Seattle Mariners game scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to rain, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com. The Orioles and Mariners will now play a doubleheader on Thursday, with the first game beginning at 12:35 pm ET.

Khem Birch To Start Wednesday

Toronto Raptors forward/center Khem Birch will start Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Nick Nurse said they would be playing a lot of big lineups, but he doesn't have much of a choice with five guards out for this one. Birch has low-end value when given the opportunity and is coming off a […]