Brandon Clarke Ruled Out for Friday

Memphis Grizzlies center Brandon Clarke (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was able to return on Wednesday, but the Grizzlies don't want to push him too hard. Jonas Valanciunas, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Bruno Caboclo will split up the extra minutes. Valanciunas is the best fantasy option out […]

Joseph Blandisi Recalled Prior To Thursday's Game

The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled center Joseph Blandisi on an emergency basis on Thursday. He'll join the team for their matchup against Columbus. Blandisi has just one goal and two assists over 11 games with the Penguins this year. The reason for the emergency move hasn't been made clear at this point, but Blandisi doesn't carry […]

Andreas Athanasiou To Miss Thursday's Game Versus Jets

Detroit Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou (undisclosed) has been unable to practice this week and will miss his second straight game against the Jets on Thursday. Athanasiou has just five goals and 10 assists through 29 games on the season, a disappointing start to the year following a 30-goal season in 2018-19. After Thursday's game, […]

Tigers Close To Signing Austin Romine

The Detroit Tigers and catcher Austin Romine are closing in on a two-year deal on Thursday. Romine had a very solid year in the Bronx in 2019 while filling in for the injured Gary Sanchez, hitting .281/.310/.439 with eight home runs and 35 RBI in his 228 at-bats as a backup. If he were to […]

Julius Randle Piles Up Double-Double During Victory

New York Knicks power forward/center Julius Randle was firing on all cylinders during Wednesday’s win over the Golden State Warriors, collecting 24 points and 13 rebounds across his 38 minutes. While he did notch four turnovers, he added back five assists and knocked down a trio of triples, just the third time he has reached […]

DeAndre Jordan Snags 14 Rebounds Off Bench

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan utilized his 22 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets to collect 14 rebounds. He came just a point shy of a double-double, even as he knocked down all three free throws that he attempted; over his last four games, Jordan is an immaculate 10-for-10 from […]

Jarrett Allen Notches Fourth Straight Double-Double

Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen continues to attack the offensive glass, which aided him in securing a double-double for the fourth consecutive game during Wednesday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Allen nabbed six offensive rebounds for the second straight outing, grabbing four on the defensive end in addition to the 21 points that he scored. […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Pickups for Week 8

Fantasy football playoffs may have begun, but the NBA's fantasy season is in full gear with no signs of slowing down. The Bucks and Lakers are dominating the league as the only two teams to cross the 20-win threshold, starting a conversation about the possibility of a 70-win campaign. Elsewhere in recent days, we've seen […]

Claude Giroux Nets Only Flyers Goal In Wednesday's Loss

Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux was the only guy to score for the team in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Colorado, producing his 10th goal of the season with just minutes left in regulation. Jakub Voracek and Sean Couturier picked up the assists on the goal. Giroux now has four points in the last five games. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/12/19): NBA DFS Lineups

As is the norm on Thursday, we have a much smaller than normal slate to breakdown for NBA action tonight.  I must admit that there have been more appealing slates than today, but there is no such thing as a bad slate for NBA and DFS enthusiasts.  Lineups will lock at 7 p.m. EST - […]

Steven Adams Maintains His Double-Double Form

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams shot 5-for-10 from the field and finished Wednesday's 94-93 loss to Sacramento with a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double, adding four assists and two blocks. He now has four double-doubles for the month after entering December with only three double-doubles for the season. Despite the lack of double-doubles, Adams is actually […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 10 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 10 going forward. This […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/12/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We had a pretty busy Wednesday night so it makes sense things tone down Thursday. Just looking over every game has me excited for some of the potential match ups. These intros really mess me up because I want to just start listing players but the writer side of me needs to keep the content […]

Jaxson Hayes Provides A Full Line Off The Bench

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Jaxson Hayes provided an excellent line in just 24 minutes in the loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. Hayes scored 12 points with five boards while added an assist with two blocks and two steals while connecting on 4-for-5 from the floor. Derrick Favors (conditioning) continues to miss time, but […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Records 24 Points Versus Suns

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. provided a full line in the defeat over the Suns on Wednesday. Jackson Jr. scored 24 points with six rebounds and four assists while adding a block with three makes from downtown in 32 minutes of action. Jackson Jr. looks to have turned the ship after his sluggish […]

Rudy Gobert Stuffs The Stat Sheet

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert stuffed the stat sheet in a 127-116 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, tallying 20 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks. It's Gobert's 17th double-double of the year, as he worked the offensive glass for seven boards. He also showed why he's the two-time reigning Defensive Player […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Posts Double-Double In Limited Minutes

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. was energetic in limited action against the Hawks, scoring 11 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in just 22 minutes of action. Carter seems to have found a nice rhythm on the glass, as this win against the Hawks was his fifth double-double across six games, where he also shot […]

Marvin Bagley Will Come Off The Bench Wednesday

Sacramento Kings forward/center Marvin Bagley (thumb) will play and come off the bench Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bagley will also have a minutes restriction in his first game back since the season opener. The restriction amount has not been reported, but we expect Bagley to get back to speed sooner rather than […]

Tigers Interested In Robinson Chirinos

The Detroit Tigers are showing interest in catcher Robinson Chirinos, according to a source. With Grayson Greiner and prospect Jake Rogers currently on roster, the Tigers would probably be looking at a short deal with Chirinos until Rogers is ready for the everyday role. Chirinos hit .238/.347/.443 with 17 long balls and 58 RBI in […]

Salvador Perez Could See Time At First Base

Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny said it's a realistic possibility that catcher Salvador Perez (elbow) sees significant playing time at first base in his return from Tommy John surgery in 2020. Perez is coming off a lost season in 2019 after having elbow reconstruction. But he should return to being one of the more […]

NBA DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings on 12/11/19

We have 11 games on the agenda in what should be one of the most competitive slates of the week. Tuesday night featured standout performances from the likes of Duncan Robinson, Kendrick Nunn, and Bismack Biyombo, who all crushed their respective values. With an abundance of players in danger of not playing (or have already […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (12/11/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome to NBA Wednesday night. Let's dive right in! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy basketball lineup picks for FanDuel on 12/11/19. These DFS lineup picks can vary from higher-priced players and elite options to lower-priced players and value picks on FanDuel. You can also check out today's DraftKings […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/11/19): NBA DFS Lineups

We are entering the halfway point of the week and I am sure we are all looking forward to the weekend. However, the league has blessed us with an 11-game slate and plenty of basketball to be played Wednesday night. As most big days, the top players are usually always a good pick and will […]

Nikola Vucevic Could Return on Friday

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, head coach Steve Clifford said that there's a chance Vucevic gets cleared for Friday's game. He's been making solid progress and was able to get through shootaround on Wednesday. Khem Birch and Mohamed Bamba are going […]

Three Points From John Tavares Leads Leafs Over Canucks

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares picked up two goals and an assist Tuesday night as Toronto topped Vancouver 4-1. Tavares had been in a bit of a cold streak, having no points in each of his last three games, but made up for lost time quickly with a season-high three points. Typically a reliable […]

Jack Eichel Scores Twice, Extends Point Streak To 14 Games

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel scored twice at even strength during Tuesday's 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 23-year-old phenom has tallied 25 points during his 14-game point streak. Eichel is up to 20 goals, 22 assists, and 13 power-play points through 32 games this season. He is one of the top offensive […]

CBB DFS Lineup Picks (12/11/19): Daily Fantasy College Basketball Advice for FanDuel, DraftKings

Welcome to College Basketball Wednesday night. We have some great games on the docket and there's going to be plenty of offense to go around. Let's dive right in! In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy college basketball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings early slate on 12/11/19. These CBB […]

Fantasy Basketball Rotation Watch: Playing Time Updates For Week 8

Welcome to Rotation Watch! Each week this article will break down who is gaining and who is losing minutes around the NBA. Fantasy managers want the players that are getting the opportunity to shine, not the ones who are sitting on the bench and watching from the sidelines. The fantasy basketball season is in full […]

Fantasy Basketball - Dynasty Rundown for Week 8

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, […]

Hassan Whiteside Dominates In Limited Minutes

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside imposed his will in a blowout win versus the Knicks on Tuesday night, posting 17 points on seven of 11 shooting with 11 rebounds and five blocks. Whiteside is up for a new contract this summer, and he's certainly showing out with three-year highs in points, rebounds and blocks […]