NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Commanders vs. Lions Saturday Showdown (Divisional Round)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The Divisional Round is officially underway. In this piece, we will take a look at the Saturday night showdown between the NFC's top-seeded Detroit Lions and the "Cardiac" Washington Commanders led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. In this piece, I will break down my top choices for Captain/MVP, flex options, and even […]

Mets Have Checked In On Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

According to Andy Martino of SNY, the New York Mets have checked in on the availability of Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero is set to hit the free agent market following the 2025 season. The Blue Jays have prioritized extending Guerrero but remain far from a contract. Both sides have established […]

Yankees Acquire Michael Arias From Chicago

According to the team, the New York Yankees have acquired pitching prospect Michael Arias from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. Before the trade, Arias was considered the No. 18 ranked prospect in the Chicago pipeline. The 23-year-old opened the 2024 season by making his Double-A debut. Through 24 frames with the Tennessee […]

Boston Designates Chase Shugart For Assignment

According to the team, the Boston Red Sox have designated right-handed pitcher Chase Shugart for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for catcher Blake Sabol, whom the team acquired earlier on Wednesday. Shugart made his big league debut last summer with the Red Sox. Across eight 2/3 innings of work, the right-hander posted a […]

Brett de Geus Traded To Pittsburgh

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet, the Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-handed pitcher Brett de Geus to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations. De Geus was designated for assignment earlier this offseason but will now take his career to Pittsburgh. Last summer, de Geus logged just 11 2/3 innings at the major […]

Mets Claim Austin Warren

According to Justice De Los Santos of the Mercury News, the New York Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Austin Warren off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Over the past four seasons, Warren has logged 48 2/3 innings of work in the majors and held a 3.14 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. He has struck […]

10 Bold Predictions for the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders won another game in the final seconds, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. However, this weekend, they have a much more formidab...

Tampa Bay Interested In Acquiring Harry Ford

According to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, the Tampa Bay Rays have expressed interest in trading for top catching prospect Harry Ford of the Seattle Mariners. While it is unclear how interested the Rays were in acquiring him, it is worth noting that they are looking to further bolster their pipeline. If the Rays […]

Boston Interested In Extending Roman Anthony

According to Alex Speier of The Boston Globe, the Boston Red Sox are interested in extending top prospect Roman Anthony. Speir noted that the team has also expressed interest in extending other top prospects in the system, such as Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell. All three of these prospects are expected to be a key […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Given Contract-Extension Deadline

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet, the Toronto Blue Jays and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have established February 18 as the deadline for contract extension talks. This is the same day as the team's first full-squad workout. The Blue Jays remain focused on extending their superstar, but this deadline will ensure that contract talks […]

Max Scherzer Wants To Remain A Starter

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, free agent starting pitcher Max Scherzer wants to continue to be deployed out of a starting rotation during the 2025 season. Morosi noted that some sources suggested that clubs viewed Scherzer as a potential closer, but people close to Scherzer made it clear that he intends to […]

Robert Stock Returns To Boston On Minor-League Deal

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, the Boston Red Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Robert Stock to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The 35-year-old made his last big league appearance during the 2021 season and pitched for the Red Sox during the 2020 campaign. Over the past few seasons, he […]

Ranking All 8 Remaining NFL Playoff Teams By Toughest Paths to Win The Super Bowl

The Commanders pulled off an impressive upset victory over the No.3 seed Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, they will now travel to Detroit to face the top seed in the NFC. During the regular season, ...

Leevi Merilainen Wins Third Straight Contest On Tuesday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Leevi Merilainen won his third-straight contest on Tuesday evening against the New York Islanders. The 22-year-old netminder stopped all 24 shots he faced in Belmont. This was Merilainen's second shutout over this three-game stretch. Overall, he has posted a near-perfect 0.67 GAA and a .975% SV over this span and has taken […]

David Pastrnak Busy In Tuesday's Victory

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak tallied three points during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday evening. Pastrnak tallied a primary assist in the opening frame on Parker Wotherspoon's first goal of the campaign. Later in the second, he tacked on another primary assist, this time on Brad Marchand's goal. Later in […]

Kyle Connor Scores Natural Hat Trick In Victory

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor scored a natural hat trick during their victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday evening. Connor scored all three of his goals within the first period, all during 5-on-5 play. Later in the third period, Connor tacked on a secondary assist on the power-play. Connor also logged three blocks […]

Cole Caufield Tallies Pair Of Points On Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield tallied a goal and an assist during their victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday evening. Caufield tallied his first point of the evening in the opening frame with the primary assist on Mike Matheson's goal. Later in the third, Caufield would score the game-winning goal on a […]

Ryan McDonagh Exits Tuesday's Contest Early

According to Gabby Shirley of the Tampa Bay Lightning, defenseman Ryan McDonagh (face) left Tuesday's contest after taking a puck to the face. Before exiting, the defenseman logged just under 15 minutes of ice time and tallied one shot and two blocks. The 35-year-old was riding a three-game point streak entering Tuesday's contest but could […]

Thomas Chabot Exits Early On Tuesday

According to the team, Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (head) exited early during Tuesday's contest for precautionary reasons. The 27-year-old was struck by a puck in the face during the opening frame. Before leaving, Chabot logged just four minutes of ice time and tallied one hit and one blocked shot. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

MLB Pipeline Names Samuel Basallo Top Catching Prospect Entering 2025

MLB Pipeline has tabbed Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo the best at his position entering the 2025 season. The 20-year-old received his first extended look at Double-A ball last summer and performed at an elite level, posting a .289/.355/.465 line. He hit 22 doubles, 16 home runs, and swiped nine bags. He then earned […]

Padres Sign J.B. Wendelken To Minor-League Deal

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the San Diego Padres have signed right-hander J.B. Wendelken to a minor-league contract. The right-hander spent the past two summers pitching in Japan and performed exceptionally well, holding a strong 1.57 ERA across 95 contests. The 31-year-old last appeared in the major league during the 2022 season with the […]

White Sox Sign Jonathan Heasley To Minor-League Contract

According to the team, the Chicago White Sox have signed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Heasley to a minor-league contract that contains an invite to spring training. Heasley logged just five innings in the majors last season with the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander allowed ten earned runs and ten hits in this small stint. He logged a […]

Cubs Having Contract Conversations With Alex Bregman

According to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score, the Chicago Cubs have had "casual conversations" with player agent Scott Boras on potentially signing free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman to a short-term contract. Bregman is one of the top remaining bats on the free-agent market and is currently seeking a longer extension. Throughout the offseason, the […]

Joe Kelly Wants To Return To Los Angeles

Free-agent relief pitcher Joe Kelly (shoulder) noted on the Dodgers Beat podcast that he will either return to Los Angeles or retire. His decision will come down to his health, as he is currently recovering from a shoulder injury that cut his 2024 campaign short. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the […]

Nick Raposo Designated For Assignment

According to Shannon Drayer of MyNorthWest.com, the Seattle Mariners designated catcher Nick Raposo for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for infielder Miles Mastrobuoni, who the Mariners acquired earlier on Tuesday. The Mariners claimed Raposo off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this offseason. Last summer, the 26-year-old backstop spent the entire season […]

Patrick Mahomes Practices In Full On Tuesday

According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) participated fully during Tuesday's practice. Mahomes has been dealing with a lingering ankle injury over the past month and was given Week 18 off as the Chiefs have already locked up the top seed in the AFC. However, seeing him open the week as […]

Dalton Schultz Limited By Shoulder Injury

Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Texans said tight end Dalton Schultz (shoulder) was limited during Tuesday's practice with a shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status throughout the week if he faces a setback. During their victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday afternoon, the veteran tight end caught two of […]

Isiah Pacheco Practices In Full On Tuesday

According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (rib) logged a full practice on Tuesday. Pacheco sustained a rib injury during their Week 17 victory over the Steelers and was held out of action in Week 18 as the Chiefs already locked up the top seed in the conference. However, seeing the […]

Zane Gonzalez Limited On Tuesday

According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez (hip) was limited during Tuesday's practice. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week, but seeing him open the week as a limited participant suggests this injury is relatively minor. Gonzalez played the hero in their victory over the […]

Robert Woods Sidelined On Tuesday

According to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Texans, wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) did not practice on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 32-year-old's status throughout the week. Woods caught two of his four targets for 22 yards during their victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. However, he logged the second-most offensive […]