Rookies to Target in Early 2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Drafts

Best ball fantasy football formats are all about hunting for as much upside as possible. Drafting players who can produce explosive scoring games, like those in the 20 PPR point range or more, is massively important, especially in the later rounds. The uncertainty surrounding most NFL rookies and the constant whiffs by consensus opinions of […]

AFC Players To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

The offseason is the most important time for dynasty fantasy football managers to improve their teams. This could mean acquiring a star player who might be coming off a down year or trading away a top dynasty asset for multiple first-round picks. Many of those decisions will come down to how your team is currently […]

ATC Projections: Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Surprises and Concerns for 2025 Drafts

Using projections in the fantasy baseball draft process helps give us a baseline of numbers to build a balanced team. Roster construction becomes more challenging with deeper rosters. Though the ADP market pushes up pitchers in rotisserie, category, and points leagues, the projections suggest avoiding at their price. That's important because many positive pitcher surprises […]

NFL Draft RB Prospect Comparisons: Which 2025 Rookies Resemble Today’s Fantasy Football Stars?

It’s no secret that the 2025 NFL Draft class of running backs projects to be one of the deepest in recent memory. There are a slew of talented young backs with successful college careers who will hope to hear their names called between April 24 and 26. After the Super Bowl season that Saquon Barkley […]

NFC Players To Sell In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

There are always players other dynasty fantasy football managers may still have faith in. It's not always readily apparent which will be good buys and which ones you should sell, but that's what I'm here for. It can be hard to let go of players who have helped you win in the past. But you […]

Denny Hamlin Fights For The Win But Gets Eliminated In Last-Lap Crash

Denny Hamlin had a rather anonymous run for most of Sunday's Daytona 500 as it seemed like the Toyotas were saving fuel for most of the event before they made their presence known in Stage 3. Nonetheless, Hamlin patiently worked through the field and took the lead with six laps to go before Austin Cindric […]

Austin Cindric Has Best Run At Daytona 500 Until Last-Lap Crash

Austin Cindric probably had the best run in Sunday's Daytona 500, leading 59 laps, spending 145 laps in the top five, and posting an average running position of 5.72, each of which led the field. Although it looked like his teammate Joey Logano had the measure of him in Stage 1, Cindric took charge in […]

Justin Allgaier Earns First Top-10 Finish Since 2015

Even though Justin Allgaier caused three crashes in Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race, he managed to keep it clean and evaded all the wrecks in the Daytona 500 to earn an unexpected ninth-place finish -- his best in a NASCAR Cup Series race since finishing eighth at Bristol in 2015 and only his second top-10 […]

Martin Truex Jr.'s Sour Luck Continues With Early Daytona 500 Crash

Martin Truex Jr.'s bad luck from 2024 continued into 2025 as he was taken out in the Daytona 500 through no fault of his own when he was involed in a crash at the start of Stage 2 when Joey Logano could not get up to speed. This caused the entire outside lane to check […]

Helio Castroneves Eliminated From Daytona 500 In Crash With Teammate

Four-time Indy 500 winner Hélio Castroneves was eliminated from his first Daytona 500 start after leader Joey Logano could not get back up to speed at the start of Stage 2 due to a paper bag in his grille, which stacked up the outside line and resulted in a multi-car pileup when John Hunter Nemechek […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (2/17/25)

The NBA All-Star festivities are still going on, so you have to get your DFS fix elsewhere. It's usually in the NHL, but they're on break too. Where should you turn? How about the college guys? We've got a Big Monday on ESPN and a DFS Tournament over on DraftKings. It's a lighter night game-wise, […]

John Means In Advanced Talks With Cleveland

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, free-agent starting pitcher John Means (elbow) is in advanced talks with the Cleveland Guardians. Means underwent his second Tommy John surgery last June and is not expected to return to the mound early in the 2025 campaign. Before the surgery, he logged 20 2/3 innings with the Baltimore Orioles. […]

Shelby Miller Signs Minor-League Deal With Arizona

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, right-handed pitcher Shelby Miller signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This contract includes an invitation to spring training. The 34-year-old logged 55 2/3 innings with the Detroit Tigers last summer before being released. During his stint in Detroit, Miller held a 4.53 ERA with a 0.97 WHIP. […]

Emiliano Teodo Logs Successful Bullpen

According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, Texas Rangers pitching prospect Emiliano Teodo (thumb) logged a successful bullpen session on Sunday. The 24-year-old exited his bullpen earlier on Saturday with a minor thumb issue. However, seeing him pitching just one day later suggests this injury is not overly serious. Teodo is considered the […]

Tyler Herro Wins Three-Point Contest

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro came ready to play during Saturday's Three-Point contest. Herro started slow out of the gate, but snagged the final qualifying spot out of the first round. After that, Herro turned it on and scored 24 points to beat Warriors guard Buddy Hield in the final round. Herro is now the […]

Robert Garcia Set To Throw Bullpen On Tuesday

According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Texas Rangers relief pitcher Robert Garcia (forearm) will throw a bullpen on Tuesday. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since the start of camp due to nerve irritation in his forearm. Fantasy managers should monitor his status on Tuesday after his bullpen in case he faces a setback. Earlier in […]

Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley Win Skills Challenge

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and center Evan Mobley won Saturday's Skills Challenge during All-Star weekend. There was some controversy when San Antonio Spurs players Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama were disqualified from the contest. Regardless, Mitchell and Mobley dominated, so they didn't need much help. Both players have been a key reason why the […]

Dalton Rushing Getting Opportunities At First Base

According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing was getting reps at first base on Sunday. Ardaya noted that while the team wants Rushing to focus on developing behind the plate, they are keeping all options open. Manager Dave Roberts also expressed that it is still "TBD" how much […]

Mac McClung Wins Slam Dunk Contest

Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung keeps his streak alive after winning Saturday's Slam Dunk contest. McClung is the first competitor to win the contest three years in a row. He scored a perfect 50 on all four dunks, outscoring Stephon Castle in the final round. McClung is currently on a two-way contract with the Magic. […]

Tom Murphy Dealing With Back Spasms

According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Giants catcher Tom Murphy (back) is dealing with back spasms and is set to undergo an MRI. Slusser noted the injury is not expected to be serious, but it is concerning as Murphy was only able to play in 13 games last season. Fantasy managers should […]

LeBron James Won't Play In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle, foot) won't suit up for Sunday's All-Star Game. The superstar forward has been on the injury report almost daily this season. James continues to deal with lingering foot and ankle soreness. That being said, James will take the cautious approach and sit out of this exhibition contest. The […]

Connor Joe Likely To Platoon In Left Field

San Diego Padres outfielder Connor Joe is likely to be stuck in a platoon situation to begin the season. Right now, the expectation is that Joe and Jason Heyward are going to split time in left field. The Padres are attempting to fill the vacant spot left by Jurickson Profar, so this is the route […]

Jordan Montgomery To Throw On Tuesday Or Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (finger) is expected to throw on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The southpaw was supposed to throw last week, but has now been pushed back until possibly Tuesday. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned as the D-Backs are likely just being cautious early in camp. Montgomery […]

Jorge Soler Expected To Hit At Top Of Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is expected to hit near the top of the batting order during the 2025 season. Manager Ron Washington said he believes Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, and Soler will be the top three hitters in the lineup. This is an interesting development given Soler isn't your typical top-of-the-order player. This […]

Gavin Lux Getting Looks At Second And Third Base

Cincinnati Reds infielder Gavin Lux is going to see time at both second base and third base during spring training, according to manager Terry Francona. It sounds like the team wants to see Lux at both spots and don't have plans of moving Lux into the outfield. Lux was acquired by the Reds during the […]

Matt McLain Focusing On Second Base

Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain has been focusing on playing second base to begin spring training, according to manager Terry Francona. It's worth noting that McLain did take grounders at shortstop, but it seems like second base is going to be his primary home. He was one of the best rookies in 2023, but sadly […]

Trent Grisham Held Back By Hamstring Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) is currently behind schedule due to injury, according to manager Aaron Boone. The organization didn't comment on the severity of the issue, so fantasy managers will need to check back for that information. For now, Grisham is day-to-day and will just get a late start to spring training […]

2025 Mexico Open PGA Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch

After an electric week at Torrey Pines, the stars of the PGA Tour will take a breather as we get a less-than-elite field of players eager to notch a victory at Vidanta Vallarta for the 2025 Mexico Open. The cause is the Signature event status, the effect is we get what amounts to an "opposite […]

Giancarlo Stanton Currently Behind Schedule

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (elbow) was fantastic during the postseason but is currently behind schedule at the start of spring training. The veteran slugger is currently being held back due to elbow soreness. This doesn't sound like a long-term issue, but the Yankees are also going to be cautious with their veteran slugger. […]