Martin Necas Headed To Colorado

According to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, the Carolina Hurricanes have traded right wing Martin Necas to the Colorado Avalanche in a three-team deal. The Hurricanes acquired right wing Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks, while the Avalanche also received center Jack Drury. The Blackhawks received a third-round pick and are retaining half […]

Mikko Rantanen Traded To Carolina

According to Emily Kaplan of ESPN, the Colorado Avalanche are trading right wing Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three-team deal. The Avalanche are acquiring Martin Necas and Jack Drury, while the Hurricanes will also receive Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks will retain half of Rantanen's salary and earn a […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/25/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions about further strategy and […]

Joe La Sorsa Designated For Assignment

According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN, the Washington Nationals have designated left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara, who the team signed to a two-year contract earlier on Friday. La Sorsa logged 17 2/3 innings for the Nationals last season. He posted a 4.58 […]

Tigers Will Not Acquire Ryan Pressly

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Detroit Tigers will not acquire Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly. Nightengale noted that Pressly could either waive his trade clause to be the Chicago Cubs' closer or remain in Houston in a setup role. However, the Tigers are out of the running. The Tigers have been […]

Drew Thorpe Likely To Miss Start Of Spring Training

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) received a cortisone shot in his right elbow due to soreness and will likely miss the start of spring training. The rookie underwent an elbow operation in September to remove a burn spur but appears to have faced a setback in […]

Chase Dollander Receives Invite To Spring Training

According to the team, Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander has received an invite to spring training. Dollander was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft out of Tennessee. The right-hander enjoyed a fantastic professional debut season. He opened the 2024 campaign with High-A Spokane and posted a strong 2.83 […]

Adbert Alzolay Signs Minor-League Deal With Mets

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay (elbow) is signing a minor-league contract with the New York Mets. This deal is a two-year contract, as Alzolay underwent Tommy John surgery last season and is not expected to pitch during the 2025 campaign. After operating as the Cubs closer during the 2023 […]

Commanders Defense A High-Value Play In NFC Title Game

The Washington Commanders defense is an intriguing value play in DFS competitions this weekend while facing the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, in their upset victory over the Detroit Lions, they allowed 31 points but were quite opportunistic. They forced three interceptions, one of which was returned for a score, and added two sacks. However, they […]

Zane Gonzalez A Risky Streaming Option Facing Philadelphia

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez is a risky play in DFS competitions this weekend facing the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, during their upset victory over the Detroit Lions, Gonzalez went 1-for-2 on attempts and a perfect 6-for-6 on extra points. Since taking over the starting duties for Austin Seibert (groin), Gonzalez has gone 9-for-12 on […]

Zach Ertz Carries Low-End TE1 Value On Championship Sunday

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (rib) is off the injury report and good to go for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ertz opened the week as a non-participant but logged two consecutive full sessions on Thursday and Friday. Last weekend, in their upset victory over the Detroit Lions, Ertz caught all […]

Olamide Zaccheaus A Low-End WR3 Facing Philadelphia

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (hip) is off the injury report and good to go for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Zaccheaus opened the week as a limited participant but was able to log a full session on Friday to avoid a designation. During the playoffs, Zaccheaus has taken a step […]

Dyami Brown Looks To Stay Hot In NFC Title Game

Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown looks to continue his playoff breakout in the NFC title game against the Philadelphia Eagles. During the first two rounds of the playoffs, Brown has emerged as an integral part of the offense, as he has seen 6.5 targets per game. During this stretch, he has tallied 93.5 yards […]

Terry McLaurin Viewed As High-End WR1 On Championship Sunday

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin carries high-end WR1 value in the NFC title game when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, in their victory over the Detroit Lions, he caught four of his six targets for 87 yards and a score. This was his third straight game in which he found the end […]

Austin Ekeler A High-End Flex Option In NFC Championship

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler should be viewed as a high-end flex option in DFS formats this weekend when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, in their upset victory over the Detroit Lions, Ekeler ran the ball for 47 yards on six attempts. He caught all four of his targets for an additional […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Viewed As RB2 Facing Philadelphia

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is coming off a strong showing in the divisional round and carries RB2 upside facing the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC title game. Last weekend, facing a tough Detroit rushing defense, Robinson ran for 77 yards and two scores on 15 attempts. This was a nice showing for […]

Jayden Daniels Carries QB1 Upside Into NFC Title Game

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a high-end QB1 when he faces the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon. Daniels has led the Commanders to two thrilling upset victories during the playoffs. During this two-game stretch, Daniels has averaged 26.6 PPR points per game. He averaged 283.5 passing and 43.5 rushing per […]

Dallas Goedert Seen Practicing On Friday

According to Jeff McLane of Inquirer.com, Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle) was seen practicing on Friday. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status on the final injury report, as he may carry an injury designation into the weekend. Goedert was unable to practice during the first two sessions of the […]

Aaron Rodgers Has Uncertain Future With New Head Coach

According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has an uncertain future with the team with new head coach Aaron Glenn. Cimini reported that, unlike the previous Jets coaching staff with Nathaniel Hackett, Rodgers has no direct ties with Glenn. Entering his age-41 season could encourage the Jets to look elsewhere […]

Jets Expected To Hire Darren Mougey As Next General Manager

According to Josina Anderson, the New York Jets are expected to hire Darren Mougey as their next general manager. Earlier this week, the Jets hired Aaron Glenn as their new head coach as they hope to turn their roster around. Mougey worked with the Denver Broncos as a scout for several years before being promoted […]

Quinshon Judkins Declaring For The 2025 NFL Draft

According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins is leaving school early and declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Judkins just completed his junior season at Ohio State. Judkins shared the backfield with senior TreVeyon Henderson during their championship season. Judkins ran for 1,060 yards on 194 attempts, while Henderson saw […]

Taylor Rapp Ruled Out For Championship Sunday

According to Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com, Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rapp sustained this hip injury during their victory over the Baltimore Ravens last weekend. The 27-year-old was unable to practice all weekend and will set his sights on returning […]

Raiders Hiring Pete Carroll As Next Head Coach

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Pete Carroll as their next head coach. Carroll and the Raiders agreed to a three-year deal with a fourth-year option. Carroll was the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks for 14 seasons and led them to ten playoff appearances and their only Super […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 25 Players for H2H Points Leagues

Dylan Cease continues to be one of the most reliable starting pitchers from an innings standpoint, which is very valuable in points leagues. In 2024, Cease made at least 30 starts for the fourth s...

Brandon Eisert Traded To Tampa Bay

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. The 27-year-old was recently designated for assignment to open a roster spot for Anthony Santander. The Oregon State product made his major league debut with the Blue Jays last summer, allowing three earned runs across […]

Chris Mazza Will Throw For Teams On Sunday

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, right-handed pitcher Chris Mazza is scheduled to throw for interested teams on Sunday at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. The 35-year-old has not pitched in the major leagues since the 2022 season due to Tommy John surgery. In 2022, Mazza allowed seven earned runs across five 1/3 innings […]

Josh Winder Signs Minor-League Deal With Arizona

According to the Reno Aces, right-handed pitcher Josh Winder has signed a minor-league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 28-year-old has spent his entire MLB career with the Minnesota Twins. Last summer, Winder logged nine innings of work in the major leagues and allowed three earned runs […]

Cubs, David Robertson Discussing Potential Reunion

According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Chicago Cubs and relief pitcher David Robertson have discussed a potential reunion. The 39-year-old spent time with the Cubs during the 2022 campaign. During this 40 1/3 inning stint, Robertson posted a 2.23 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP with 14 saves. Last summer, Robertson spent the […]

Tigers Showing Interest In Carlos Estevez

According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Tigers are showing interest in free-agent relief pitcher Carlos Estevez. Earlier in the offseason, the Tigers were interested in several relief pitchers, including Kirby Yates. Petzold noted that six other teams, alongside the Tigers, are pursuing Estevez. The Tigers have also been at the […]

MLB Power Rankings: Chicago Cubs Top 10 Prospects

Derniche Valdez joined Chicago during the 2023 international signing period. Valdez has flashed elite power but has struggled with his decision-making in the batter’s box. In 2023, Valdez he...