Yimi Garcia, Blue Jays Agree On Two-Year Contract

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed free-agent relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) to a two-year contract worth $15 million. Last season, Garcia opened the season in Toronto and was eventually traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Jonatan Clase. Overall across 39 innings of work, the right-hander […]

Grayson Rodriguez Will Be A "Full-Go" For Spring Training

According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (lat) will be a "full-go" for spring training. The 25-year-old missed the final two months of the 2024 season with a lat injury. Over 116 2/3 innings of work last summer, the right-hander held a 3.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with a 13-4 […]

Thairo Estrada Signs One-Year Deal With Colorado

According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, the Colorado Rockies have signed free-agent infielder Thairo Estrada to a one-year contract. Estrada has spent each of his past four seasons playing with the San Francisco Giants. Last season, the 28-year-old held a disappointing .217/.247/.343 slash line, which was a stark drop compared to the solid […]

When Will George Pickens Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 15 (2024)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been enjoying a strong season and has emerged as a productive high-end WR2 with Russell Wilson under center. However, Pickens has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring and could be in danger of missing his second straight contest. With the fantasy playoffs starting this weekend, fantasy managers […]

When Will Kenneth Walker III Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 15 (2024)

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been enjoying another successful season, averaging 16.7 PPR points per game as the lead running back in the Seattle offense. Through 10 games, Walker has averaged over 75.0 total yards per game and just under 20.0 total touches per game. However, Walker was sidelined last weekend due […]

Javier Baez Expected To Start Defensive Drills This Week

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hip) has initiated a running program and is expected to begin light defensive drills later this week. Baez underwent season-ending hip surgery in August, but based on his current progress, he may be ready for Spring Training. Earlier this offseason, team president Scott Harris noted that the former World Series […]

Colt Keith, Justyn-Henry Malloy Will Get Work At First Base At Spring Training

According to Chris McCosky, the Tigers are planning to use Colt Keith and Justyn-Henry Malloy at first base during Spring Training. While McCosky noted that Keith will still likely operate as the regular second baseman, this move could just add more positional flexibility to the roster. Keith made his major league debut last season and […]

Alex Lange Begins Playing Catch

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange (lat) has begun playing catch three times a week from 120 feet, according to the team. Lange underwent lat surgery in June which caused him to miss the entire second half of the 2024 season. Before the injury, the 29-year-old posted a 3.34 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 18 […]

Jace Jung Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jace Jung (wrist) underwent wrist surgery earlier this offseason to address lingering wrist inflammation. However, the team noted that the young infielder is expected to be ready for Spring Training. The Texas Tech product spent the majority of the 2024 season with Triple-A Toledo before earning a late-season promotion to […]

Top 12 NFL Defenses: Week 15 First Look and Rankings

The Ravens will come in as the No. 1 fantasy defense in Week 15 against the Giants. Although it has struggled on the defensive end for most of the year, this is a unit that has played much better ...

Sawyer Gipson-Long Continuing Rehab Program

According to the Detroit Tigers, starting pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow) is playing catch from 120 feet three times a week. Gipson-Long is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in April and also a hip operation he underwent in July and was unable to pitch at all last summer. In 2023, the Mercer product […]

Quinn Mathews Will Receive Invite To Spring Training

According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Dispatch, starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews will receive a non-roster invite to Spring Training. This is a great sign, as Mathews could have a great opportunity to make the Opening Day roster. The southpaw is considered one of the top pitching prospects in the sport and was […]

NFL Week 15 Fantasy Football Cut List: Time To Say Goodbye To These 10 Players

Stroud was a tough cut a few weeks ago, but with a matchup against the Jaguars, who have allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, I was willing to give Stroud one more shot. Despite gettin...

Ray-Ray McCloud (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III tallied a season-high 98 yards on Sunday and should be added in all formats ahead of Week 15. This past weekend, McCloud brought in seven of his 11 targets (most on the team) for 98 yards. […]

Sincere McCormick (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick has taken advantage of his recent opportunities and is worth adding in all standard formats ahead of Week 15. With Zamir White (quadriceps) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) both missing each of the past three games, […]

Juan Soto Signs $765 Million Contract With The Mets

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets have signed free-agent outfielder Juan Soto to a massive 15-year contract worth $765 million. This is the largest deal in professional sports history and will likely keep Soto as a New York Met for the remainder of his professional career. Last season […]

Michael Conforto Inks Contract With Los Angeles

According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract. The veteran outfielder enjoyed a solid campaign with the Giants last season from a power perspective, holding a .237/.309/.450 slash line with 20 home runs. This was his highest home run […]

Oliver Ortega Inks Minor-League Contract With The Mets

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega to a minor-league contract. Ortega missed the entire 2024 campaign due to an elbow operation. Before this, Ortega spent the 2023 campaign with the Twins and the 2021 and 2022 campaigns with the Angels. In Minnesota, the […]

Hunter Stratton Returning To Pittsburgh On Minor-League Deal

According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, the Pirates have signed relief pitcher Hunter Stratton to a minor-league contract. Stratton spent all of last summer in Steele City but underwent surgery in his left knee in August. Stratton was facing a seven-to-ten-month recovery window at the time of the operation. Through 37 2/3 […]

Detroit Expressing Interest In Jack Flaherty

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Detroit Tigers have expressed interest in reuniting with free-agent starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Flaherty opened the 2024 season with the Tigers but was eventually traded at the deadline to the Los Angeles Dodgers and played a crucial role in helping them win the World Series. However, the […]

Garrett Crochet Could Be Targeted By Baltimore

According to Phil Rogers of Forbes.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet could be a potential trade target for the Baltimore Orioles with them signing outfielder Tyler O'Neill. With O'Neill added to the roster, the Orioles may decide to flip one of their young outfielders for Crochet in a larger package. With Ryan O'Hearn […]

Austin Nola Headed To Colorado

According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, free-agent catcher Austin Nola and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a non-roster invite to spring training. Nola spent last season in the Kansas City Royals organization but did not appear in a major league game. He spent most of his summer with Triple-A and held a […]

Red Sox Intend To Pursue Teoscar Hernandez

According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, the Boston Red Sox intend to pursue free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez if they do not sign Juan Soto. Feinsand noted that Boston is believed to have more interest in Hernandez than in another free-agent outfielder, Anthony Santander. In addition, Feinsand also stated the Blue Jays are in […]

Leon Draisaitl Logs Two Helpers On Saturday

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl tallied two helpers in Saturday's victory over the St. Louis Blues. Draisaitl tallied his first point on a secondary assist on Corey Perry's opening goal. Later in the second, Draisaitl tallied his second helper, this time on the power-play on Zach Hyman's strike. This was the 29-year-old's second-straight contest tallying […]

Matthew Tkachuk Extends Point Streak On Saturday

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk extended his point streak to six games on Saturday evening during their victory over the San Jose Sharks. In this game, Tkachuk scored twice and added six shots, two blocks, and one hit. In addition, Tkachuk has now tallied at least two points in each of his past four […]

Darcy Kuemper Sharp In Return

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper was sharp in his return to action on Saturday as he stopped 22 of the 23 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild. Kuemper missed the previous eight contests due to an undisclosed injury, and he looked very well, especially against one of the top teams […]

Alexandar Georgiev Busy In Saturday's Victory

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced during his victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The Avalanche got out to a two-goal lead, and Georgiev was able to keep Detroit contained. His lone blemish came late in the second period on a deflection by Lucas Raymond. This was a […]

Bryan Rust Tallies Two Points On Saturday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust tallied a goal and an assist during Saturday's victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rust found the back of the net late in the opening frame on a snap shot. Then, in the third period, Rust tallied the primary assist on the eventual game-winning goal scored by Michael Bunting […]

Linus Ullmark Stands Tall In Saturday's Victory

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark stopped 37 of the 38 shots he faced en route to defeating the Nashville Predators on Saturday evening. The Predators had the advantage in the shot total, but Ullmark kept the Senators in the game. His lone mistake came late in the final period off a wrist shot by Fedor […]

Nathan Eovaldi Remains Linked To Texas

According to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News the Texas Rangers remain in contact with free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. Earlier this offseason, the Rangers expressed interest in bringing back Eovaldi, and this report suggests that this possibility is still in play. The 34-year-old has been with the Rangers for the past two seasons […]