John Metchie III Active On Saturday

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) is officially active for Saturday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Metchie opened the week as a non-participant but was able to upgrade each day, ending the week off with a full session on Friday. However, the wideout was unable to avoid a questionable tag. With […]

Quentin Johnston Active On Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (thigh/illness) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Houston Texans. Johnston opened the week as a limited participant but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday. However, he was able to return to limited participation during Friday's final practice session. In Week 18, the sophomore wideout […]

J.K. Dobbins Active On Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (ankle) is officially active for Saturday's playoff game against the Houston Texans. Dobbins remained a limited participant throughout the week and will be a full go this afternoon. Dobbins missed time earlier this season due to a knee injury but looked strong in his return, tallying just under […]

Zay Flowers Could Miss Divisional Round If Baltimore Advances

According to Ian Rapoport, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) could miss next weekend's divisional playoff game if the Ravens were to advance. The All-Pro wide receiver was already ruled out for Saturday's wild-card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after sustaining a knee sprain during Week 18. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Eagles Defense Carries High Upside In Wild-Card Round

The Philadelphia Eagles defense carries high upside in DFS during Wild-Card Weekend when they face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. The Green Bay Packers will be without one of their top wideouts, Christian Watson (knee), who suffered a torn ACL during their Week 18 loss to the Chicago Bears. Quarterback Jordan Love (elbow) […]

Packers Sign Sean Clifford To Active Roster

According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers have signed quarterback Sean Clifford to the active roster before their playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Clifford will serve as the team's emergency third quarterback as both Jordan Love (elbow) and Malik Willis (thumb) battled injuries during the week. While both quarterbacks […]

Pirates Sign Caleb Ferguson To One-Year Deal

According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson to a one-year contract worth $3 million. Ferguson spent the entire 2024 season in the bullpen but has been stretched out as a starter in the past. Last season, across 54 1/3 innings of relief with the Astros and Yankees, […]

Teams Have Checked In On Oswaldo Cabrera

According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, several teams have checked in on the availability of Oswaldo Cabrera. Kuty noted that the 25-year-old switch-hitter is on an affordable contract and still has another year before salary arbitration, which makes him an intriguing target. He also has experience playing multiple positions in the infield and outfield, […]

Omar Narvaez Signs Minor-League Deal With White Sox

According to the team, the Chicago White Sox have signed veteran backstop Omar Narvaez to a minor-league deal that contains an invite to spring training. The 32-year-old opened the 2024 season with the New York Mets before being released in June. In his limited stint in Queens, Narvaez posted a .154/.191/.185 line with just two […]

Garrett Whitlock Returning To Bullpen In 2025

According to Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe, right-handed pitcher Garrett Whitlock is returning to the bullpen in 2025. Whitlock opened the 2024 season in the rotation but was only able to make four starts before undergoing season-ending elbow surgery in May. Across these four starts, the 28-year-old posted a 1.96 ERA and a 1.15 […]

Tommy Kahnle Drawing Interest From Eight Clubs

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, free agent relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle is drawing interest from eight clubs. Kahnle enjoyed a strong 2024 season with the New York Yankees, posting a 2.11 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP across 42 2/3 innings of work. He struck out batters at a modest 25.7% clip […]

Sandy Alcantara Will Not Be Traded Before Opening Day

According to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (elbow) will not be traded before Opening Day. Reports earlier this week suggest the former Cy Young winner could be on the trade block, but Mish dismisses any of these claims. The 2022 Cy Young winner was sidelined for the entire […]

Paul DeJong Linked To Yankees

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Yankees have expressed interest in free agent infielder Paul DeJong. The Yankees have been in the infield market all offseason after losing Gleyber Torres to the Detroit Tigers. Over the past week, they have been linked to San Diego's Luis Arraez but have […]

Diamondbacks Would Like To Trade Jordan Montgomery

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Arizona Diamondbacks would like to trade starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Heyman noted that moving his contract would free up salary for a "big-time" relief pitcher. The 32-year-old had a disappointing debut season with Arizona last summer, as he posted a 6.23 ERA and a 1.65 […]

Reds Showing Interest In Carlos Estevez

According to Jon Heyman, the Cincinnati Reds have expressed interest in right-handed pitcher Carlos Estevez. Heyman noted that the Blue Jays are also among the interested suitors. Last season, the 32-year-old spent time with the Angels and the Phillies. Across 55 innings pitched, the reliever held a 2.45 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. He tallied 26 […]

Brendan Donovan, Cardinals Can't Reach Long-Term Agreement

According to John Denton of MLB.com, the St. Louis Cardinals and infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan could not come to a long-term agreement before Thursday's arbitration deadline. Earlier this week, it was reported that both sides were inching towards a long-term deal but were unable to finalize it. The 27-year-old has spent his entire three-year major league […]

Patrick Kane Dishes Out Three Helpers On Friday

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane tallied three assists during their victory on Friday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane tallied one of his assists on the power play and the other two in 5-on-5 play. He also held a +1 rating and tallied a blocked shot in this contest. This three-point performance extended […]

Karel Vejmelka Snaps Skid On Friday Night

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka stopped 18 of the 19 shots he faced en route to defeating the San Jose Sharks. Vejmelka's lone blemish came in the opening frame on a wrist shot from Fabian Zetterlund. Vejmelka was able to shut the door for the remainder of the evening. This was a nice bounce-back […]

Adrian Kempe Leads The Way On Friday Night

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe tallied two points during their 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday evening. Kempe tallied the primary assist on Alex Turcotte's fifth goal of the season in the first period. Then in overtime, Kempe would tally his second point with the game-winner on a wrist shot. This […]

Cole Caufield Extends Goal Streak To Five Games

Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield extended his goal streak to five games on Friday evening with a two-point showing against the Washington Capitals. Caufield would find the back of the net in the second frame on a snap shot. Later in the overtime, he would tack on the primary assist on Nick Suzuki's game-winner. […]

Charlie Lindgren Exits Early On Friday

According to the team, Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (upper body) exited Friday's game early. The netminder stopped all nine shots he faced and left in the second frame. He was replaced by Logan Thompson, who allowed three goals on 21 shots in their defeat. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Lindgren's status before their game […]

Dustin Tokarski Posts Shutout On Friday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Dustin Tokarski stopped all 14 shots he faced en route to shutting out the Vancouver Canucks on Friday evening. The Hurricanes had the advantage in the shot total throughout, but Tokarski was able to set up when called upon. With Frederik Andersen (knee) still sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Tokarski to remain […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/11/25)

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. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]

Jeff Hoffman Inks Three-Year Deal With Toronto

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitcher Jeff Hoffman to a three-year contract worth $33 million. Hoffman enjoyed a strong campaign in Philadelphia last summer as he posted a 2.17 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP across 66 1/3 innings of work. He tallied ten saves and 21 holds […]

Cubs Acquire Matt Festa, Designate Miles Mastrobuoni For Assignment

According to Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports, the Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated infielder Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment. Festa was initially designated for assignment by Texas earlier this week but will now look to compete for […]

Diamondbacks Claim Rene Pinto

According to Alex Weiner of AZ Sports, the Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed catcher Rene Pinto off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Pinto will now join a crowded catching room that consists of Gabriel Moreno, prospect Adrian Del Castillo, and Jose Herrera. Pinto has spent his entire major league career with the Tampa Bay Rays. Last […]

Roansy Contreras Headed To Baltimore

According to the team, the Baltimore Orioles have claimed starting pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move, the Orioles designated infielder Livan Soto for assignment. Contreras has been claimed and released by several clubs this offseason. Last season, across 68 1/3 innings with Pittsburgh and Los Angeles, the right-hander […]

Colin Rea Signs One-Year Deal With Cubs

According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, right-handed pitcher Colin Rea has signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs worth $6 million. Earlier this offseason, the Brewers declined Rea's option. The 34-year-old has spent the past three seasons with the Brewers. Last summer, Rea spent most of the season operating out of the starting rotation […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throwing Off Mound, Hopes To Return Early Into The 2025 Season

According to MLB.com, Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow/forearm) is throwing off the mound and hopes to return early in the 2025 season. The 31-year-old underwent surgery to repair his right flexor in June of 2023 but faced a setback last season due to soreness. As a result, McCullers has not pitched in […]

Commanders Defense Not A Viable Play In Wild-Card Round

The Washington Commanders defense is a high-risk play in DFS formats facing the high-octane Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last weekend, the Commanders played very well, holding Dallas to just 19 points, including just one touchdown. They tallied two sacks. The previous week, against the Atlanta Falcons, they tallied two sacks with an interception while allowing 24 […]