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J.T. Realmuto Loses Arbitration Case
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto lost his salary arbitration case and will make $10 million in 2020 instead of the $12.4 million he was requesting, according to a source. Realmuto was an All-Star for the second straight season in 2019 and hit .275/.328/.493 with a career-high 25 home runs, 83 RBI and nine stolen bases […]
Karl-Anthony Towns Will Get Second Opinion on Wrist
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) is still being evaluated and will get a second opinion on his left wrist. It was reported last week that Towns would miss multiple weeks. There is no timetable for his return and it's unclear if Towns is going to play again this season. Naz Reid will see his […]
Second Year Pitcher Preview: Fantasy Baseball 2020 ADP Analysis
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, every weekday afternoon from 1-2 PM ET, Saturday nights from 9-11 PM ET […]
J.T. Miller Scores Twice Wednesday Night
Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller scored two goals in Wednesday's matchup with the Wild, putting the team up 3-2 in the final frame before Minnesota snatched a 4-3 victory in a shootout. Jay Beagle also scored for Vancouver, Quinn Hughes tallied two assists and Tyler Toffoli marked his Canucks debut with one assist. Miller and […]
Alex Galchenyuk Scores First Wild Goal
Minnesota Wild forward Alex Galchenyuk scored his first goal for the team on Wednesday, helping the team to a 4-3 shootout victory in Vancouver. Galchenyuk, who arrived to Minny on Feb. 10 via a trade, produced a late game-tying goal and also notched the winner in the shootout. Kevin Fiala and Luke Kunin scored the […]
Andre Burakovsky Scores 20th Goal in Win
Although beset by injuries, the Colorado Avalanche still managed a 3-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. Restricted-free-agent-to-be Andre Burakovsky hit the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career. He has three goals over his past four games. His 45 points are also a career-high. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar […]
Mika Zibanejad Stays Hot In Rangers Victory
The Rangers and Blackhawks combined for seven third-period goals on Wednesday night. New York won the contest by a score of 6-3. Mika Zibanejad had four total points in the game, including three assists. He has 14 points in the last 10 games. He’s just four goals away from his second straight 30-goal season. Chris […]
Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 18
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly dynasty league rundown! Dynasty leagues are becoming more and more popular, and we're here to keep you ahead of the game. Each week, we'll touch on topics and players that may not necessarily be relevant in single-year formats, but they can make a splash in keeper leagues. With that being said, […]
Fantasy Basketball Injury News - Lineup Updates for Week 18
Welcome to RotoBaller's weekly injury room report. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but we have you covered when the injury bug bites. We'll discuss who is on the mend and who will benefit from the player's absence. The next up-and-coming gem could be waiting on the waiver wire ready for your claim. […]
Three Players To Trade For During the All-Star Break
Finally, we have reached the All-Star break and with it mid-point of the NBA season! You're right. That's a lie. The All-Star Game is not held at the point when we've watched 50% of the season, but rather two-thirds of it. Every team has played more than 50 games now (between 53 and 57, precisely) […]
Three Players To Trade Away During the All-Star Break
Finally, we have reached the All-Star break and with it mid-point of the NBA season! You're right. That's a lie. The All-Star is not held at the point when we've watched 50% of the season, but rather two-thirds of it. Every team has played more than 50 games now (between 53 and 57, precisely) and […]
Deandre Ayton Should Return Versus Raptors
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (ankle) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He missed the final two games before the All-Star break due to left ankle soreness. Ayton has been given time to rest up, so he shouldn't be limited at all on Friday. Aron Baynes (hip) and Cheick […]
Aron Baynes, Dario Saric Should Return on Friday
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (hip) and forward Dario Saric (ankle) are expected to be available for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Baynes has been sidelined since the middle of January, so he could be limited during his first game back. However, Deandre Ayton (ankle) is expected to play on Friday, so Baynes should […]
Al Horford Will Remain With Second Unit
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Al Horford has been informed that he will remain with the second unit going forward. The Sixers made the move to have Horford come off the bench during their last game before the All-Star break. They ended up beating the Los Angeles Clippers, but Furkan Korkmaz who started in his place that […]
Clint Capela is Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (heel) is expected to miss at least the next seven to possibly 10 games, according to head coach Lloyd Pierce. It doesn't sound like Capela is going to suit up in February due to a plantar fasciitis issue in his right heel. The Hawks aren't competing for anything this season, […]
Wendell Carter Jr. Won't Play on Thursday
Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was able to get through most of Tuesday's practice, but the team will hold him out of Thursday's contest. Carter has a history with injuries and that Bulls want to make sure he's 100 percent before […]
Red Sox Sign Jonathan Lucroy
The Boston Red Sox signed catcher Jonathan Lucroy to a minor league deal on Wednesday. Lucroy has a chance to make the team's Opening Day roster and will compete with Kevin Plawecki to be Christian Vazquez's backup. Lucroy, 33 years old, has a career .274/.335/.416 slash line in 10 major league seasons, but he hit […]
Blake Wheeler Leads Jets Past Kings
Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler registered a pair of goals and added an assist as his team rolled over the visiting Los Angeles Kings 6-3 on Tuesday night. The 33-year-old stuffed the scoresheet in his 17:46 of time on ice, also posting a plus-two rating, five shots and one hit in the victory. After a […]
A's Easing Sean Murphy Into Action
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that catcher Sean Murphy (knee), who had a minor knee cleanup in the offseason, won't take part in a spring game until March 2 as the team eases him into game action. Murphy held his own in 20 games in his first taste of the majors late last year […]
Nine AL Rookies Ready to Leap Into Starting Lineups
Every year, there are those rookies who we expect to make a splash right away. Think Kris Bryant, Ronald Acuna, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge--those guys. Once we make it through all the service time manipulation shenanigans, there are always youngsters ready to snatch roster spots immediately, and 2020 is no exception. Below are nine of […]
Daniel Theis (PF/C, BOS): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Though undersized for the center position, Daniel Theis has been consistent and a chief rotation player for the Boston Celtics this season. The Germany native has started in 47 of 54 games this season, and has been averaging 8.3 points and 6.2 rebounds […]
Dewayne Dedmon (C, ATL): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED In: 45% of leagues After only a half-season with Sacramento, center Dewayne Dedmon is back with the Atlanta Hawks for his second stint with the team. The veteran started only 10 games for the Kings, but played in 34. It’s fair to state that the young team was […]
Jean-Gabriel Pageau On Fire In Senators Victory
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 7-4 on Tuesday night. With trade winds blowing, Jean-Gabriel Pageau had two goals and two assists. He now has a career-best 24 goals in 58 games. He’s also just three points away from tying his career-high in that category at 43. Brady Tkachuk provided […]
Sebastian Aho Scores Again in Hurricanes Win
With their moms watching from the stands, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Nashville Predators by a score of 4-1 on Tuesday night. When Sebastian Aho found the back of the net it gave him his 10th goal in the past nine games. His 34 goals in 59 games is a career-high. Andrei Svechnikov also bent […]
Sidney Crosby Adds Four Points In Penguins’ Win
The Pittsburgh Penguins scored five straight goals and rolled over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night by a score of 5-2. Sidney Crosby led the way with a goal and three assists. He has 11 points over his past five games. Bryan Rust broke a six-game pointless streak with a goal and two assists. […]
Travis Konecny Shines In Tuesday's Win
Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny played a key role in Tuesday's matchup against Columbus, finishing a 5-1 win with one goal and two assists. Kevin Hayes, Sean Couturier, Philippe Myers, and Jakub Voracek also scored for the Flyers, who improved their home record to 20-5-4. Konecny has 28 points in 29 home outings and 51 […]
Terance Mann and Mfiondu Kabengele Assigned to G-League
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann and center Mfiondu Kabengele have been assigned to the G-League. The Clippers are opening up some roster spots for possible waiver moves for players that receive buyouts. Neither Mann nor Kabengele have made much of an impact in the rotation this season. Both players can be left on the […]
Red Sox Close To Signing Jonathan Lucroy
The Boston Red Sox are close to a deal with catcher Jonathan Lucroy on Tuesday, according to sources. Lucroy would become a depth option behind Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki and would likely be settling for a minor league deal. The 33-year-old veteran backstop hit just .232/.305/.355 with eight homers and 36 RBI in 101 […]
Thon Maker (PF/C, DET): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: This season marks the fourth anniversary of Thon Maker being a professional basketball player. He will turn just 23 years old in a couple of weeks. Yet it feels it's been ages since he entered the league. After hitting the jackpot by selecting […]
Adam Henrique Scores Another Goal In Monday's Loss
Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique made it three goals in two games on Monday, starting off the scoring in an eventual 6-4 loss to Calgary. Jakob Silfverberg had a goal and an assist, while Nicolas Deslauriers and Devin Shore also scored. Henrique's season includes a 14-game goal drought, but in general, he's been in fine […]
