Padres Re-Sign Austin Davis To Minor-League Deal

The San Diego Padres re-signed left-hander Austin Davis to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Davis also signed a minor-league deal with the Padres last February and ended up making seven appearances in relief for the Friars in 2024, allowing eight runs (seven earned) […]

Chasen Shreve Signs Minors Deal With Braves

Free-agent left-hander Chasen Shreve signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Monday that includes in invitation to major-league spring training. Shreve will make $1.3 million if he's in the big leagues in 2025. Shreve signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers last February but ended up pitching just one inning in the […]

Michael Kopech Could Miss First Month Of The Season

USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have added more bullpen depth with left-hander Tanner Scott and right-hander Kirby Yates in recent days with right-hander Michael Kopech (undisclosed) expected to possibly miss the first month of the regular season. At this time, it's unknown what type of ailment Kopech is dealing with, […]

Carson Young A Volatile Play At Farmers Insurance Open

Carson Young has had a rocky start to 2025 with finishes of T29 at The American Express and a missed cut at the Sony Open. However, he currently ranks 25th in strokes gained off the tee and 15th in strokes gained on approach. His biggest challenge at the Farmers Insurance Open will be hitting long […]

Dodgers Agree With Kirby Yates

The Los Angeles Dodgers reached a tentative agreement with free-agent closer Kirby Yates on Tuesday, pending a physical. It comes after the Dodgers just signed left-handed closer Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million deal over the weekend. The Dodgers have fortified their bullpen with two big arms in a matter of days, which makes […]

PGA DFS Expert Roundtable and Survey - 2025 Farmers Insurance Open (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open PGA DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance to […]

Gary Woodland Looking For Consistency At Torrey Pines

Gary Woodland recorded a T16 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii, but prior to that, his results had been inconsistent. Over his previous five starts, Woodland posted a missed cut, T33, T9, T16, and another missed cut. Woodland has played 15 times at the Farmers Insurance Open, missing the cut only twice and finishing […]

Michael Thorbjornsen Looking To Bounce Back At Torrey Pines

Michael Thorbjornsen was in strong contention to make the cut at The American Express after rounds of 65 and 68, but a three-over 75 on Saturday left him just one stroke short. He now shifts his focus to the Farmers Insurance Open, an event he has yet to compete in. At Torrey Pines, driving distance […]

Aaron Rai Comes Across The Pond To Torrey Pines

Aaron Rai took a few weeks off after a T-15 at The Sentry. The English golfer has one career win at the 2024 Wyndham Championship. Other than a bit of an egg laid at The Open Championships, Rai had a solid second half to 2024. There were four Top 10 results including a runner-up at […]

Igor Shesterkin Looks To Stay Hot On Tuesday

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will face the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, looking to maintain his recent hot form. After shaking off an upper-body injury, Shesterkin has gone 4-0-1 with one shutout. He has allowed 1.73 goals during this stretch while registering a .934 save percentage. The Rangers No. 1 has improved his record […]

Maverick McNealy Returns After A Week Off

Maverick McNealy took the American Express event off last week. The American golfer finished in the Top 10 at The Sentry then T-45 at the Sony Open. McNealy shot up the ranks after a win at The RSM Classic in November. He enjoyed a nice run four Top 20 results sandwiched in a W/D at […]

Samuel Ersson Tries To Extend Winning Streak Versus Red Wings

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson will head out for a fifth consecutive win on Tuesday against Detroit. After recovering from a lower-body injury, Ersson suffered a 4-1 defeat against Dallas when he returned to the crease on Jan. 9. However, he has matched his career-best winning streak since, logging one shutout and allowing seven goals […]

Scott Laughton Misses Tuesday's Game For Personal Reasons

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton (personal) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against Detroit. He is tending to a family matter and will miss his first game of the season. It's been a solid campaign for Laughton, as he has amassed 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 47 outings. However, the 30-year-old […]

Shea Theodore Posts Four Assists In Monday's Loss

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore delivered four assists in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to St. Louis. Theodore's first helper came during a power-play situation, and his playmaking helped the Golden Knights erase a two-goal deficit in the third period. Theodore sits among the league's most prolific blue-liners, and his recent work has been particularly […]

Top 10 Los Angeles Dodgers Prospects (2025)

The rich get richer they say. It has been some kind of offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers who have basically signed any player they wish, highlighted by signing one of the best pitchers in the world, Roki Sasaki. While Sasaki will immediately pitch in the big leagues, he is prospect-eligible and allows the team […]

Frederik Andersen Makes A Winning Return

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen defeated Chicago 4-3 in overtime on Monday as he made his first start since Oct. 26. Andersen, who finished with 22 saves, was beaten twice in the opening frame. However, Carolina quickly tied the game in the second and eventually won with an overtime tally by Sebastian Aho. Andersen improved […]

Alex Smalley Continues Early Success At American Express

Alex Smalley has been in strong form to start the 2025 season, finishing T16 at the Sony Open and 11th at The American Express. In both events, Smalley gained strokes across every major category and has yet to record an over-par round. At the Farmers Insurance Open, he has made the cut in two out […]

Luke List Looking For More Birdies At Torrey Pines

Luke List has played in two events so far in 2025. The American golfer is now in his 40's and the results in January have not been impressive. It is early but a 72nd and a missed cut last week have List searching for answers. The overall game early for List has been lackluster approaching […]

Tyler Myers Suspended For Three Games

Vancouver Canuck defenseman Tyler Myers has been suspended for three games. The 34-year-old was punished for cross-checking Edmonton defenseman Evan Bouchard to the head in Saturday's 3-2 win. As a result of the suspension, Myers will have to sit out Tuesday's clash with Buffalo, a rematch against the Oilers on Thursday, and Saturday's contest versus […]

Connor McDavid Receives Three-Game Suspension

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid has received a three-game suspension. The Oilers superstar must sit out the next few games for cross-checking Vancouver forward Conor Garland to the head during Saturday's 3-2 loss. This is the second suspension of McDavid's career. McDavid will be eligible to return to the lineup on Jan. 27 versus Seattle. […]

Si Woo Kim Not Off To A Good 2025 Start

Si Woo Kim has high standards for a golfer. The South Korean golfer has missed a cut so far in 2025 and has not been a factor in three events. This is a golfer that has won four times on the PGA Tour. Kim skipped the Farmers Insurance Open in 2024 but had consecutive Top […]

2025 Dynasty Pitcher Prospect Rankings: Pt. 1 - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 366)

Welcome to episode 366 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

Mark Hubbard Tries For Another Top-25 Finish In 2025

Mark Hubbard has not broken into the top 10 yet in 2025. The American golfer has finished T21 and T12, however. Last week, he was on the front page of the leaderboard at the American Express before a Sunday 73. The week before featured a third-round 70 in Hawaii. Putting together four good to very […]

Ranking The Top 10 NFL Head Coaching Candidates Of The 2025 Offseason

Mike McCarthy is the most proven and accomplished coach on the list, but postseason success has been hard to come by in recent years. McCarthy can provide a high floor to an organization that desp...

Malcolm Brogdon Misses Ninth Consecutive Game

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (foot) will miss a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Lakers. The veteran guard has made only three appearances since the turn of the year, and it's unclear when we will see him back on the court. With Brogdon out, rookies Carlton Carrington and Kyshawn George feature prominently in […]

Harry Higgs Needs To Finish What He Started

Harry Higgs heads into the Farmers Insurance Open with a little confidence. The American golfer shot an opening round 65 next week but a 73 on Sunday knocked him out of contention. Higgs was making putts and approaching greens early yet those chances evaporated on Sunday. Torrey Pines may feature a few less birdie chances […]

Kris Murray Iffy For Tuesday's Contest

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (chest) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Miami. He is listed on the injury report with a chest contusion. Murray averages close to 15 minutes per game this season, but his three-point shots have not been dropping, and he has been limited to 4.4 […]

Harris English Wants To Improve At Torrey Pines

Harris English played steady golf last week and inched his way up the leaderboard last week. The American golfer did not perform well at the Farmers Insurance Open in 2024. His 75-73 to end the tournament dropped him outside the Top 50. Since COVID, the event in Torrey Pines has not been kind to English […]

Guerschon Yabusele Questionable Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Denver. He may be out for a third consecutive game due to a knee issue. Joel Embiid (knee) will not be on the court, and Andre Drummond (toe) is also questionable, meaning Philadelphia might be forced to roll with an extremely shorthanded frontcourt […]

Eric Cole Hopeful For Farmers Insurance Open

Despite a 70-74 weekend, Eric Cole is hopeful for the Farmers Insurance Open. The American golfer, who was born in Palm Springs, likes the California golf courses. Also, Cole is 3-for-3 at making cuts in the early going. The next question is can he get back into contention? Cole finished fifth at the Sony Open. […]