Who is the Pirates Closer in 2024? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates were a surprise team to start the 2023 season after a hot start in April. They were 20-9 heading into May and stood atop the NL Central. However, reality quickly set in. The Pirates went just 8-18 in May and 11-15 in June to drop in the standings. A lot of factors... Read More
NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - March 19, 2024
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will be bringing you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental... Read More
Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 19, 2024 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NHL went a little crazy tonight, scheduling a 13-game slate after last night’s tiny two-gamer. This is a loaded slate, with premium teams up and down the schedule. At first glance, there is quite a bit of value to use along... Read More
Adolis Garcia Hits Solo Homer Monday
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout in Monday's 9-5 Cactus League loss to the Mariners. The 31-year-old got a late start to spring after suffering a moderate left oblique strain in the World Series, so seeing him flash his power is good. However, he... Read More
Cristian Javier Turns In Rough Start Monday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier yielded his worst start of the spring in Monday's 10-1 Grapefruit League loss to the Nationals. Javier pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with one strikeout. The 26-year-old is coming off of a surprisingly poor 2023 season... Read More
Hunter Brown Having Strong Spring
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown has put together a strong spring to this point, compiling a 2.84 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 12 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings pitched. This is a good sign for the Astros and fantasy managers, as the team has expressed that the 25-year-old will need "to take a... Read More
Matt Canterino Suffers Setback Monday, Will Need Injured List Stint
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Canterino (elbow, shoulder), who had Tommy John surgery in August of 2022 and did not pitch in 2023, suffered a shoulder strain Monday and will start the 2024 season on the Triple-A injured list. This is a shame, as the Twins pitching staff has suffered numerous injuries and The 26-year-old... Read More
Caleb Thielbar To Start Season On Injured List
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) will be one of several of the team's pitching staff to start the 2024 season on the injured list, per the Athletic's Aaron Gleeman. Thielbar suffered a strained left hamstring early in camp and, while he progressed to throwing live batting practice last week, it was determined that... Read More
Will Benson, Stuart Fairchild Could See Time In Center Field
With Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) set to open the 2024 season on the injured list with a fractured right wrist, Will Benson and Stuart Fairchild could see additional playing time to start the season, per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Manager David Bell said, "It's all going to work out. I'm focused on the guys... Read More
Zac Gallen Gets Opening Day Nod
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Monday that starting pitcher Zac Gallen will be the team's Opening Day starter. This will be the second consecutive season that the 28-year-old has earned the honor. Gallen will get a favorable matchup against the Rockies at home. He put forth another strong season in 2023, going 17-9 with a 3.47... Read More
Jake Fraley Leaves Monday's Game Early
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was removed from Monday night's Cactus League game early against the San Francisco Giants after fouling a ball off what appeared to be a part of his body that is very sensitive. Fraley was probably pretty uncomfortable, but he was able to leave the field under his own power and... Read More
Nolan Schanuel's Injury Isn't Serious
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said first baseman Nolan Schanuel (back) felt something while stretching for a ball, but trainers told him it was "nothing serious." Schanuel was scratched from Monday's Cactus League game against the Milwaukee Brewers as a precaution. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter will probably be sidelined a day or two, but... Read More
Isaiah Stewart Injured Against Boston
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) was injured during Monday's loss to Boston. As a result, he exited the contest and was ruled out shortly after. Head coach Monty Williams reported Stewart tweaked his hamstring. However, Williams indicated there wouldn't be an update on his condition until the team got home. The 22-year-old has averaged... Read More
Duncan Robinson Doesn't Return On Monday
Miami Heat guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) didn't return to Monday's loss to the 76ers. Robinson, who recently became the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 three-pointers, scored just three points before exiting after 24 minutes because of back discomfort. The 29-year-old has played well this season, averaging a career-high 13.7 points per contest.... Read More
Jackson Chourio Makes Opening Day Roster
In a move that many expected when the Milwaukee Brewers signed outfield prospect Jackson Chourio to an eight-year, $82 million contract extension, he will officially be part of the team's Opening Day roster, according to sources. Chourio, 20, will be the youngest player in team history since Robin Yount to make his MLB debut on... Read More