Yankees Sign Dominic Smith To Minor-League Deal

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the New York Yankees have signed first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to a minor-league contract. Smith opened the 2024 season with the Boston Red Sox but was eventually shipped to Cincinnati. Across 93 major league games last summer, Smith held a .233/.313/.378 line with six home runs. In 21 games […]

Austin Kitchen Designated For Assignment

According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, the Seattle Mariners designated left-handed pitcher Austin Kitchen for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for infielder Donovan Solano, who signed a one-year deal with Seattle earlier on Monday. Kitchen made his major league debut in Miami last summer. The 27-year-old logged seven innings and allowed […]

Dodgers, Padres, Blue Jays Finalists For Roki Sasaki

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays are the finalists for Japanese free-agent starting pitcher Roki Sasaki. The overseas superstar is viewed as one of the top pitchers of the offseason and received offers from several clubs. Earlier on Monday, it was reported that […]

Donovan Solano Inks One-Year Deal With Seattle

According to the team, the Seattle Mariners have signed free agent infielder Donovan Solano to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million. The 37-year-old spent the entire 2024 campaign with the San Diego Padres and posted a solid .286/.343/.417 line. He hit eight home runs, 13 doubles, swiped two bags, and held a 22:65 BB:K ratio. […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Wild Card Round? Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams

Wild Card Weekend will wrap with a showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams on Monday evening. Despite being the lower seed, the Rams will host this game as they won the NFC West. They are coming into this game on a hot stretch, winning five of their last six, while the Vikings […]

Padres Have "Entertained" Trade Talks For Robert Suarez

According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the San Diego Padres have "entertained" trade discussions for several key players, including closer Robert Suarez. The other players mentioned have already been circulating around trade discussions, such as second baseman Luis Arraez and starting pitcher Dylan Cease. The 33-year-old enjoyed a career season in 2024, posting a […]

Cardinals Claim Bailey Horn Off Waivers

According to John Denton of MLB.com, the St. Louis Cardinals claimed left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn off waivers. Horn was designated for assignment earlier this offseason by the Detroit Tigers when they signed second baseman Gleyber Torres. The Auburn product made his major league debut last season with the Boston Red Sox and posted a 6.50 […]

Amos Willingham Designated For Assignment

According to Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports, the Washington Nationals have designated right-handed pitcher Amos Willingham for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Jorge Lopez, who signed a contract with the Nationals earlier this weekend. Willingham logged just one inning of work in the majors last season and allowed two runs. In 2023, […]

Miguel Diaz Signs Minor-League Deal With San Francisco

According to Jeff Young of FanSided, the San Francisco Giants have signed right-handed pitcher Miguel Diaz to a minor-league contract. Diaz logged just one inning in the major leagues last summer with the Houston Astros. He then spent the remainder of the season with Triple-A Toledo and posted a 4.30 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP […]

Armando Alvarez Inks Minor-League Deal With Minnesota

According to MiLB Central, the Minnesota Twins have signed third baseman Armando Alvarez to a minor-league contract. Alvarez made his major league debut last season with the Oakland Athletics. Across 16 games in the bigs, the 30-year-old posted a .242/.282/.270 slash line with one double and one stolen base. Across 75 games with Triple-A Las […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Tallies Three Points In Victory

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev led the team with three points during their victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening. Dorofeyev tallied his first goal of the evening in the second period on the power-play. Later in the third, Dorofeyev would tack on the primary assist on Tomas Hertl's 12th goal of […]

Lukas Dostal Stands Tall On Sunday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal stopped 35 of the 37 shots he faced en route to defeating the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday evening. The Ducks were heavily outshot in this contest, but Dostal was able to lead the way. Dostal allowed both of his goals in the third period, one of which was a power-play […]

Nikita Kucherov Tallies Three Points In Victory

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov tallied three points during their victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening. Kucherov would score his first goal of the game late in the second period on a slap shot. Then in the third, Kucherov would score the eventual game-winner in the final minutes of the game. […]

Leevi Merilainen Wins Second Straight Contest

Ottawa Senators goaltender Leevi Merilainen stopped 24 of the 26 shots he faced en route to defeating the Dallas Stars on Sunday. Merilainen allowed the first goal of the game to Jason Robertson but was then able to keep Dallas off the scoresheet until late in the third period when Evgenii Dadonov would strike on […]

Dylan Larkin Tallies Goal, Assist On Sunday

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin tallied a goal and an assist during Sunday's victory over the Seattle Kraken. Larkin tallied the primary assist on Marco Kasper's fourth goal of the season in the opening frame. Later in the second, Larkin would score on the power-play on a snap shot. This was Larkin's fourth multi-point […]

Zane Gonzalez Delivers Playoff Victory For Washington

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez went 3-for-3 during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday evening. Gonzalez was also perfect (2-for-2) on extra points. His first field goal of the evening came in the second quarter from 52 yards out. In the third quarter, he would convert his second attempt of the evening […]

Zach Ertz Catches Two Passes On Sunday Night

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz brought in two of his four targets for 23 yards during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the wild-card round. Ertz took the backseat in this contest as Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown did most of the damage through the air. However, Ertz's four targets tied him […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Has Quiet Showing In Wild-Card Victory

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus had a quiet showing during their wild-card victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In this game, Zaccheaus brought in all three of his targets for just 19 yards. His three targets were the lowest among other Washington wide receivers. The 27-year-old found a role in the passing attack late […]

Dyami Brown Shines In Wild-Card Round

Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown enjoyed one of the best games of his career during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Brown brought in all five of his targets for 89 yards and a score. Brown's 89 yards were tied for the most on the team, alongside Terry McLaurin. […]

Terry McLaurin Scores In Wild-Card Victory

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught seven of his 10 targets for 89 yards and a touchdown during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His 10 targets and seven catches were the most on the team. His 89 yards tied him for the most alongside Dyami Brown. McLaurin was quarterback Jayden Daniels' go-to […]

Austin Ekeler Productive In Wild-Card Victory

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler tallied 27 yards on eight attempts during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday evening. Ekeler also brought in three of his four targets for 26 yards. While Brian Robinson Jr. was deployed as the top option early on, Ekeler saw his role increase during the final […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Struggles In Wild-Card Game

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. tallied just 16 yards on 10 attempts during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Robinson was deployed as the top option in the backfield but could not get any rhythm going in the running game. He performed better as a receiver, bringing in four of his five […]

Jayden Daniels Leads Commanders To Playoff Victory

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels went 24-for-35 with 268 yards and two scores during their victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Daniels added 36 yards on 12 rushing attempts. Daniels threw his first touchdown pass to Dyami Brown from ten yards out in the second quarter. Later in the fourth, […]

Jamel Dean Downgraded To Out

According to the team, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Jamel Dean (knee) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's wild-card match against the Washington Commanders. Dean carried a questionable tag into today's game and reaggravated this knee injury during the second half. Before exiting, Dean tallied three tackles and one pass deflection. […]

Jamel Dean Questionable To Return

According to Brianna Dix of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, defensive back Jamel Dean (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Washington Commanders. Dean sustained this injury in the third quarter and needed assistance to get off the field. Dean carried a questionable tag into this game and could have potentially reaggravated […]

Ben Sinnott Cleared To Return

According to the team, Washington Commanders rookie tight end Ben Sinnott (shoulder) was cleared to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sinnott sustained this shoulder injury during the first half of the game. The 22-year-old did not see a target in the passing game before exiting. Fantasy managers should expect Zach […]

Ben Sinnott Questionable To Return

According to the team, Washington Commanders rookie tight end Ben Sinnott (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game. Sinnott sustained this injury during the first half and did not see a target before exiting. While sidelined, fantasy managers should continue to expect Zach Ertz and John Bates to see the majority of the […]

Daron Payne Questionable To Return

According to the team, Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (finger) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Payne sustained this injury during the second quarter. He left the game grabbing his finger in pain and was seen by the medical staff. Before exiting, Payne tallied one tackle. While […]

Steelers Not Planning To Move Mike Tomlin

According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Steelers are not planning to move on from head coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin signed a three-year contract extension before the start of the 2024 season, which will keep him under contract through 2027. Despite losing their sixth consecutive playoff game, the front office still believes […]

Mike Tomlin Non-Committal On QB Position

According to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is non-committal on the state of the Steelers quarterback room. DeFabo noted that when asked about the state of the position following their playoff loss, Tomlin declined to discuss the team's future. With both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields set to hit […]