When is Justin Verlander Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander might be the oldest player in the majors at 41 years old, but he can still pitch at a high level. The right-hander finished with a 3.22 ERA and 144 strikeouts across 27 combined starts for the Mets and Astros in 2023. However, the injuries continue to pile up for... Read More

When is Eury Perez Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

It was a successful rookie season for Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Perez after making his MLB debut at 20 years old in 2023. Perez finished with a 3.15 ERA and 108 strikeouts across 91.1 innings pitched. That helped him finish seventh in the National League Rookie of the Year voting. However, the right-hander won't have... Read More

Who is the Phillies Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Philadelphia Phillies had a reliable closer option in veteran Craig Kimbrel last season. Kimbrel saved 23 games across 71 appearances while making his ninth All-Star game. The right-hander, though, left in free agency and signed with the Baltimore Orioles. That left the closer role in Philadelphia open. The Phillies did not sign anyone in... Read More

Who is the Minnesota Vikings' Starting Quarterback? 2024 NFL Outlook

It's been an eventful offseason for the Minnesota Vikings after losing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to free agency. Cousins signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. That left Minnesota with a clear hole at the quarterback position heading into 2024. Last year, we saw what a Vikings-led offense would look like without... Read More

Is Ezekiel Elliott a Free Agent? Top Landing Spots for Elliott This Offseason

It was a surprise to most when the Dallas Cowboys cut running back Ezekiel Elliott before the 2023 season. Elliott -- who had 8,262 career rush yards in Dallas -- was a key part of that offense for seven years. For cap purposes, though, it made sense as the team saved $10.9 million. Soon after... Read More

Who is the Padres Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The San Diego Padres had an elite closer in Josh Hader for a couple of seasons. San Diego acquired Hader at the trade deadline in 2022, but he really struggled with a 7.31 ERA across 19 appearances to finish that year. However, the southpaw rebounded in a big way last year by totaling 33 saves... Read More

Who is the Twins Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Minnesota Twins have one of the best closers in the game in Jhoan Duran. Duran made his MLB debut in 2022, where he finished with a 1.86 ERA and eight saves across 57 appearances. Then, last year, he totaled a career-high 27 saves with a 2.45 ERA in 62.1 innings pitched. However, the Twins... Read More

Who is the Diamondbacks Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Arizona Diamondbacks landed a closer at the trade deadline last season in Paul Sewald. Sewald was a solid option in the later innings for Arizona, as he totaled 13 saves across 20 games with a 3.57 ERA. In total, the right-hander finished with a career-high 34 saves in 2023. However, Sewald will not start... Read More

NFL Draft Prospect Preview: An Early Look at the 2024 QB Rookie Class

It was just yesterday that a handful of teams found their franchise quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans took C.J. Stroud with the second overall pick, and the Indianapolis Colts took Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall pick. Even the Carolina Panthers are hopeful Bryce Young will turn a corner in his... Read More

When is Matt McLain Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Fantasy managers were excited to draft and roster Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain this season. McLain was coming off a strong rookie campaign, where he totaled 16 home runs, 50 RBI, 23 doubles, and 14 stolen bases behind an impressive .290 batting average. He did all that in just 89 games. McLain also finished... Read More

When is Josh Lowe Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe enjoyed a breakout season in 2023. Lowe hit .292 at the plate with 20 home runs, 83 RBI, 33 doubles, and 32 stolen bases. Lowe -- who is the brother of Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe -- is looking to build on that campaign.  However, Lowe's season will... Read More

When is Jordan Romano Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano is one of the best closers in MLB. Romano has totaled back-to-back 36-save seasons while totaling 145 strikeouts with a 2.51 ERA combined over those two seasons. The right-hander also has the fourth-most saves (95) since the start of the 2021 season. However, Romano is dealing with an... Read More

MLB Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact - National League

The National League has seen plenty of young players blossom into stars over the past couple of years. Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger, Ronald Acuna Jr., Pete Alonso, and Devin Williams all won NL Rookie of the Year from 2016 to 2020. Those five players are now regarded as some of the best in the game.... Read More

MLB Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact - American League

In recent years, the MLB rookie class has not disappointed. Two seasons ago, we saw Julio Rodriguez, Adley Rutschman, Spencer Strider, and Bobby Witt Jr. all make their debuts. Now, those four players are superstars in the league. Rodriguez, Rutschman, and Witt also all finished top 10 in American League MVP voting in 2023. Last... Read More

Will the New England Patriots Trade the No. 3 Pick? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

Now is about that point of the offseason where draft rumors pick up. With the 2024 NFL Draft less than one month away, those rumors are certainly picking up about the New England Patriots. The Patriots currently own the third overall pick in this upcoming draft, and they can go many different routes with that... Read More

Bryce Miller - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 167 CURRENT ADP: ~181 overall ANALYSIS:  Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller is a sleeper that everyone should target in fantasy drafts this season. Miller, who is entering his second Major League Baseball season, has an ADP outside the top 180. His 2023 season might not have been the... Read More

Full Opening Day MLB Schedule - Thursday's Slate To Open 2024 Season

The MLB regular season is finally here. After a long offseason filled with plenty of surprises, the MLB season will officially begin on Thursday, March 28. Fans already got a taste of regular season action when the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers opened the season on March 20 in Seoul, South Korea. The... Read More

Taking An Early Look at the 2024 NFL WR Rookie Class

The 2024 NFL Draft is just a couple of weeks away, and if your team needs a wide receiver, this is the class to select one. Many analysts have said this is one of the deepest wideout classes in recent memory. On top of that, this class has plenty of superstars at the top of... Read More

Overvalued Second Basemen for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

The worst mistake fantasy managers can make in a fantasy baseball draft is taking a chance on a player in the early rounds that winds up busting. Whether the player gets injured or has a poor year at the plate, it's hard to recover from. That's especially true if you select the player in the... Read More

5 Hitters Who Will Rebound for 2024 Fantasy Baseball: A Year To Forget

The fantasy baseball season is quickly approaching, and now is the time to start researching for your league. The MLB regular season will officially kick off on March 20 with the Dodgers and Padres heading to Seoul, South Korea. Those two teams will play a two-game series overseas. However, the rest of the MLB season... Read More

Is Jordan Romano Healthy Or Injured? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano has been one of the top closers in baseball over the past few years. He is coming off back-to-back 36 save seasons and has the fourth most saves (95) since the start of the 2021 season. That makes Romano one of the better closer options in fantasy this... Read More

Starting Pitchers: Undervalued and Overvalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

When to select a starting pitcher can sometimes be the hardest part in fantasy baseball. However, getting at least one elite starter is almost key. Spencer Strider is the most valuable starting pitcher in fantasy drafts this year and should be the clear No. 1 pitcher off the board. Strider is currently the only pitcher... Read More

Undervalued Second Basemen to Outperform ADP for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2024)

The second base position has some elite options at the start of fantasy drafts this year. Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien, and Jose Altuve are all going within the first three rounds. Betts is the most valuable of the bunch since he is going top five in almost every draft. After that, Albies is... Read More

Third Base: Undervalued and Overvalued For Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues

There's some depth at the third base position in fantasy baseball this year. It might not be as deep as in years past, but 10 third basemen are going inside the top 85 in drafts this year. Some third basemen like Jose Ramirez, Austin Riley, Rafael Devers, and Gunnar Henderson are going earlier in drafts.... Read More

Who is the Cubs Closer in 2024? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Chicago Cubs will enter the 2024 season with plenty of confidence that they can get back to the playoffs. They re-signed Cody Bellinger, signed left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga to a four-year, $53 million deal, traded for a top prospect in Michael Busch, and signed manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs made enough moves this offseason... Read More

Is Justin Fields or Russell Wilson The Steelers Starting Quarterback? 2024 NFL Outlook

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback room will look quite different in 2024. Kenny Pickett was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, Mitch Trubisky signed with the Buffalo Bills, and Mason Rudolph signed with the Tennessee Titans. Those three quarterbacks accounted for all 17 starts for Pittsburgh last season.  The Steelers will now turn to either Russell Wilson... Read More

Who is the Angels Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Los Angeles Angels went through changes this offseason, which included losing Shohei Ohtani. The team also hired long-time manager Ron Washington to right the ship in Los Angeles. However, Washington is dealt a tough task after losing Ohtani. The Angels are not expected to be very competitive in 2024, and FanGraphs projects just a... Read More

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

Jonah Heim - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 187 CURRENT ADP: ~197 ANALYSIS: Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim is coming off a strong 2023 campaign that saw him win a Gold Glove and make his first All-Star appearance. Heim also put together a solid season at the plate, totaling 118 hits, 18 HRs, 95 RBI, and 28... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft Analysis for Round One Picks (2024)

The first round of fantasy baseball drafts is always the best part. Whoever fantasy managers select with their first pick is who they will rely on the most for the entire season. No matter where you pick in the first round, though, you will be selecting an elite player. All fantasy drafts are stressful, and... Read More