Jason Pierre-Paul Undergoes Minor Surgical Procedure Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul had arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday morning to "clean up cartilage" that was causing discomfort. His three- to four-week expected recovery should have him ready when training camps begin in late July. It's not related in any way to the scary neck injury he suffered in a car accident […]

Malcolm Jenkins Concerned About A Return To Play

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins is concerned about the risks to players that will inevitably come with the NFL's return to play during the coronavirus pandemic. "I think until we get to the point where we have protocols in place, and until we get to a place as a country where we feel safe […]

Miguel Sano Cleared Of All Charges

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano was cleared of all charges in the Dominican Republic on Thursday after a brief hearing. Sano told a Dominican Republic newspaper last week that he was being blackmailed and accused of kidnapping and assault. There was not sufficient evidence to back up these accusations. Sano, who hit 34 home […]

Several Twins Players Test Positive For COVID-19

The Minnesota Twins were notified Thursday morning of several positive COVID-19 tests among their players. The players who tested positive were not working out at Target Field or Fort Meyers, the Twins' spring training site. This news comes just days after the MLB and the Player's Association announced plans for a 60-game season. It certainly […]

Hayden Hurst Earns Praise From Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst has already impressed Matt Ryan in his short time in Atlanta. Ryan said that Hurst is one of "the fastest and most athletic tight ends I've ever played with." That's high praise from Ryan, who has played with Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez and Pro Bowler Austin Hooper. The […]

Jameis Winston Says Career Is Far From Finished

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston insists that his career isn't over after parting ways with Tampa Bay in the offseason. Winston will get a fresh start as a backup in New Orleans after becoming just the 12th signal-caller to throw at least 30 interceptions in a season in 2019. It's a chance for the […]

Todd Gurley II Passes Physical In Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II finally took his physical after a two-month wait. Gurley II was unable to get a flight because of travel restrictions due to the coronavirus. There are question marks about the former Rams' star when it comes to his health, though a passed physical should certainly help to alleviate […]

Rob Gronkowski Close To Playing Weight

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is close to his playing weight of 260 pounds. How close? According to Gronkowski, he is "four protein shakes away" from his target weight, which is a classic 'Gronkowski' way of letting everybody know this. It's good news for the Buccaneers and fantasy owners who were thinking about […]

Rich Hill Believes He'll Be Ready If Baseball Returns

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Rich Hill (elbow) believes he'll be ready to go if baseball returns in July. The veteran starter's rehab has been compromised a bit due to the pandemic, though he was able to toss a 65-70 pitch bullpen session earlier on Friday. Injuries have been a concern with Hill- he's missed time […]

Todd Gurley's Health A Question Mark For Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II will be donning a new uniform if/when the NFL season kicks off, though it's unknown how healthy he'll be when that time comes. Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter thinks the former MVP can still play at a high level, though the team won't know much about his potential […]

Saints Sign Taysom Hill To Two-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints re-signed Taysom Hill to a two-year contract extension worth $21 million, including $16 million guaranteed at the time of signing. The news comes right after the Jameis Winston signing, so it's been a busy day in the New Orleans quarterback room. The two will presumably battle it out for the backup […]

Saints Looking To Acquire Early Second-Round Pick

The New Orleans Saints surprised many by selecting Michigan offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz with the 24th pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears that New Orleans may be looking to create another surprise on the draft's second night. The team is currently looking to acquire an early second-round pick, which […]

Byron Buxton Healed Completely From Shoulder Surgery

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is fully healed from surgery to repair his injured shoulder, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Baldelli also said that Buxton would have been ready for Opening Day, which is good news for fantasy managers pondering about drafting the 26-year-old. Buxton is the ultimate risk-reward pick. He could flirt with […]

Jose Berrios Will Start Season Opener For Twins

Minnesota Twins starter Jose Berrios will toe the rubber on Opening Day for the second consecutive season. Berrios had a great year last year, striking out 195 batters through 200.1 innings pitched, with an ERA of 3.68. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a good spring, with a 2.89 ERA in 9.1 IP. Fantasy owners who select […]

Byron Buxton Taking Things Slow

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) participated in a live batting practice session and hit a couple of long balls on Wednesday. Buxton said his shoulder was a little sore after the swings, which isn't shocking considering the length of time he's gone without playing. At this point, it's unclear if he'll be ready for the […]

Domantas Sabonis Posts Double-Double, Sets Record

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis recorded his 50th double-double of the year- a Pacers franchise record- in a 112-109 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Sabonis poured in 20 points with 17 rebounds, six assists, a steal, and one triple in a team-high 41 minutes. He hasn't had one bad month this year, thanks to his […]

Luka Doncic Flirts With Triple-Double In Loss

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic scored 36 points with 10 rebounds, eight assists, four triples, and a steal in a 112-109 loss to the Pacers. Despite nagging injuries, Doncic has had triple-doubles in two of his last six games. Sitting at seventh in the West with a decently-sized lead, the Mavericks may decide to rest […]

Trevor Larnach Drives In Two Runs In Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach went 1-for-2 with a run scored and two RBI. The 23-year-old is having a strong spring, with three home runs, tied for the team lead with Nelson Cruz. He's also walked three times and collected seven hits in his intense competition with fellow minor leaguer Alex Kirilloff. Whoever wins figures […]

Josh Donaldson Collects Two More Hits Against Boston

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson continued his strong spring hitting on Sunday in a 7-6 loss to the Red Sox. The 34-year-old went 2-for-3 with a double. Donaldson has six hits in seven games, including a team-high three doubles. He looks poised to build upon his strong 2019 campaign for Atlanta, where he owned […]

Kenta Maeda Dominant Against Red Sox

Minnesota Twins starter Kenta Maeda dominated a Red Sox lineup filled with starters, tossing four scoreless innings with six strikeouts on Sunday. Maeda only needed 44 pitches- 34 of which were strikes- to navigate through his best start of the spring so far. The 31-year-old owns a career 3.87 ERA and struck out 169 batters […]

Max Kepler Records First RBI Of Spring

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-3 with an RBI single in the fifth inning of a 5-3 victory over the Rays. Kepler had a career year last season for Minnesota, belting 36 home runs along with 98 runs scored and 90 RBI. The 27-year-old has placed in the top-10 in Fly-Ball percentage for the […]

Homer Bailey Throws Three Innings Of One-Run Ball

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Homer Bailey threw three innings against the Orioles on Thursday and allowed four hits and one run while striking out two. Bailey has a 1.80 ERA in two spring starts and is the number-four starter on the Twins depth chart right now. At 33 years old, Bailey's best days may be […]

Alex Kirilloff Records Two Hits Against Orioles

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff kept up his spring battle with Trevor Larnach in a 3-3 tie with the Orioles. Kirilloff recorded two hits, including a ninth-inning home run, his second of the spring. In six games played, the 22-year-old is batting .600 and is second on the team in hits and homers. Kirilloff probably […]

Nelson Cruz Belts Third Home Run Of Spring

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz continued his hot hitting in a tie with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Cruz went 3-for-3 with a solo home run to left in the first inning. The 39-year-old currently leads the team in hits, home runs, and has an OPS of 1.676. With a .351 BABIP last year, […]

Semi Ojeleye Scores Season-High 22 Points

Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye had his best game of the season against Cleveland on Wednesday night. Ojeleye filled in admirably for the injured Kemba Walker (knee), Jaylen Brown (hamstring), Gordon Hayward (knee) by scoring 22 points with six rebounds, five triples, two assists, and a block in 30 minutes. Considering he usually plays around […]

Larry Nance Jr. Records Double-Double In Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. recorded a double-double in 39 minutes of a 112-106 loss to the Boston Celtics. Nance Jr. scored 19 points with 15 boards, four assists, four steals, and two triples. The 27-year-old benefited greatly from the absences of Andre Drummond (calf) and Tristan Thompson (knee). He's probably a must-start anytime […]

Kevin Love Stays Hot From Beyond The Arc With Five Treys

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love kept up his sweet shooting from beyond the arc against the Celtics. Love scored 26 points- 5-for-10 shooting from deep- and had 14 rebounds, five assists, and a block in the 112-106 loss. The veteran forward has 11 threes in his last two games combined while shooting over 50 percent […]

Jayson Tatum Shoulders The Load With 32 Points

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was needed more than usual on a night where the team was without three of its stars. Tatum responded accordingly with 32 points, nine rebounds, six assists, five triples, two steals, and a block in 40 minutes. The 22-year-old has five straight games with at least 30 points and is […]

Collin Sexton Scores Career-High 41 Points

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton had perhaps the best game of his young career in a 112-106 loss to the Boston Celtics. Sexton shot 17-for-30 en route to dropping a career-high 41 points along with six assists, three rebounds, three triples, and a steal in a season-high 45 minutes. The 21-year-old is heating up, with […]

Mason Plumlee Nearly Records Double-Double

Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee scored an efficient 16 points with nine boards in a loss to the Warriors. It was Plumlee's best game since January. Playing only 17 minutes a night hasn't amounted to much fantasy value for the veteran forward, who is probably best left on the waiver wire. Plumlee should only be […]