Pirates Showing Interest In Randal Grichuk

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates are showing interest in free agent outfielder Randal Grichuk. The Pirates have been in the market for an outfielder all offseason and have been reported to have shown interest in Alex Verdugo. The 33-year-old is coming off one of best seasons of his 11-year MLB career […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Return To Action Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's contest against San Antonio. Middleton sat out Monday's win against Toronto as he continues to manage a bilateral ankle injury. He had previously skipped only the NBA Cup final since making his season debut on Dec. 6. Middleton has generally performed well but was […]

Tight End (TE) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Wild Card Weekend (2024)

Currently, Mark Andrews is on a heater, having recorded at least 10 fantasy points in each of his last six contests, increasing his average fantasy points per game to 14.8. The primary reason for ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will likely be able to square off against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Wednesday, as the team considers him probable for the matchup. Antetokounmpo continues to deal with a knee problem. He also injured his right pinkie finger against Toronto on Monday, requiring three stitches, but this will […]

Zack Short Inks Minor-League Deal With Houston

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Houston Astros have signed infielder Zack Short to a minor league deal that includes an invite to spring training. Short logged 42 games in the major leagues last summer with three different clubs. He held an overall .129/.282/.171 with three doubles and two stolen bases. He posted […]

NBA Power Rankings - Ranking Every Team From Worst to First (Week 12)

A week into the new year and we’re already seeing a bit of chaos in the NBA, leading to some movement within our power rankings. Who’s moving up? Who’s moving down? Who’s t...

Matthew Linskey Shipped To Houston

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, right-handed pitching prospect Matthew Linskey was traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Grae Kessinger. The 22-year-old joined the Arizona system in 2023 in the 16th round of the MLB Draft. In 2024, the Rice product logged 22 1/3 innings of relief at Single-A. He performed […]

Overrated and Underrated NFL Teams: NFC Contenders and Pretenders For Wild Card Weekend

The No.7 seed already has a difficult path to the Super Bowl but will now start their journey with several key injuries. Star defensive back Jaire Alexander (knee) was placed on the IR, and wide r...

Grae Kessinger Traded To Arizona

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Houston Astros have traded infielder Grae Kessinger to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Matthew Linskey. Kessinger was removed from the 40-man roster earlier this offseason when the Astros acquired first baseman Christian Walker. Across 49 major leagues during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Wednesday, 1/8/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

On Wednesday night, DraftKings had a great eight-game slate on tap with some fun matchups, headlined by the top seeds in each conference meeting in Cleveland, where the Cavs host the Thunder. The two teams have an impressive combined record of 61-9 this season. In other action, the Wizards, the Pelicans, and the Nuggets are […]

Sean Monahan Exits Tuesday's Game Early

According to the team, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (upper body) exited Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins early with an injury. The 30-year-old was unable to play during most of the third period. Before leaving, he tallied an assist and two shots on goal. This point extended his scoring streak to four games. […]

Hitters Who Were Disappointments and 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

We are roughly halfway between the final out of the World Series and the first pitch of 2025's spring training, but for some, it is never too early to start thinking about the next baseball season. Perhaps your sole focus in fantasy sports is baseball, and you treat it as a year-round endeavor. Perhaps, like […]

Starting Pitchers Who Were Busts and 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

While some prefer to look at the players that brought them success, we can never really forget the ones who disappointed us. The players who carried high expectations, but for some reason or another, failed to meet them -- the "busts." This article will look at the starting pitchers who could be widely considered "busts" […]

Filip Chytil Exits On Tuesday With Upper-Body Injury

According to Peter Baugh of The Athletic, New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (upper body) exited Tuesday's game early with an injury. The 25-year-old did not play during the entire third period. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next match on Tuesday evening, as Chytil has sustained several upper body injuries […]

Brock Faber Sustains Injury On Tuesday

According to the team, Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (upper body) sustained an injury during Tuesday's contest. The 22-year-old logged just over four minutes of ice time before sustaining the injury. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status before their next game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday evening. Faber has been a […]

Steven Stamkos Exits Early On Tuesday

According to Brooks Bratten of the Predators, center Steven Stamkos (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets early with an injury. Stamkos sat out the entire third period of Tuesday's contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Saturday night against the Washington Capitals. Before exiting, […]

Evgeni Malkin Sidelined With Upper-Body Injury

According to the team, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (upper body) did not play in Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Malkin was a late scratch to the lineup after he was not seen during warmups. However, he did participate in the morning skate. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status before their […]

Josh Morrissey Day-To-Day With Lower Body Injury

According to Mike McIntyre of Winnipeg News, Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) is day-to-day with a lower body injury. The 29-year-old left Tuesday's contest against the Nashville Predators in the second frame with this injury. Before exiting, Morrissey scored a goal and blocked a shot. McIntyre noted that the defender is currently viewed […]

CBB DFS: Night DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/8/25)

The nightcap was a blast last night, and it looks like it will be again tonight! Just because the slate is smaller doesn't mean that we don't have star power. There's plenty to go around as we go coast-to-coast for Wednesday's finale! The night starts in Champaign with Penn State in town. Arizona State gets […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Wild Card Weekend Updates for J.K. Dobbins, Justice Hill, Gus Edwards, Blake Corum

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs on Wild Card Weekend, as of January 8. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Wild Card Weekend, including J.K. Dobbins, Justice Hill, Gus Edwards, and Blake Corum. As the NFL playoffs get underway and fantasy football continues, […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - January 8, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Wide Receiver (WR) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Wild Card Weekend (2024)

The second season starts today. Whether you're into DFS or postseason tournaments, we have you covered. The NFL playoffs can be tricky to predict, as defenses tend to tighten up, leaving fantasy production few and far between. Heading into Wild Card Weekend, fantasy managers have 12 teams' worth of players to choose from. Depending on […]

CBB DFS: Main DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (1/8/25)

We have another big night of college hoops and DraftKings has split them up again to get more teams involved. It's a good strategy that proved fruitful for them and basketball DFS fans alike last season. The main slate is a little smaller than last night, but I'm good with that. Eight games is just […]

Running Back (RB) Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Wild Card Weekend (2024)

If you thought your fantasy football season was over, think again. We are talking playoffs, which means fantasy managers looking for the edge in the playoff contests have come to the right place. The running back position is particularly challenging this week as the teams that punched their tickets to the dance have done a […]

Matchups For Wild Card Weekend 2025 - Ranked Best To Worst

The NFL playoffs are here! After a grueling 17-game regular season, 14 teams remain to play for the coveted Lombardi Trophy. With the top two teams from each conference on byes, that means we have a six-game slate this weekend. There’s a little bit of everything from massive favorites to home dogs, so let’s get […]

Patriots To Interview Mike Vrabel For Head-Coach Job On Thursday

The New England Patriots are scheduled to interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for their head-coaching job on Thursday, according to sources. Vrabel is considered a leading candidate, if not the top candidate, for the Patriots job. A report earlier on Tuesday suggested that Vrabel is also likely the division-rival New York Jets' […]

Cowboys Deny Bears Permission To Interview Mike McCarthy

The Dallas Cowboys denied permission to the Chicago Bears to interview head coach Mike McCarthy from their open head-coaching position, according to an ESPN source. McCarthy remains under contract with the Cowboys until Jan. 14, and the Cowboys denying the Bears permission to speak to him about their head-coach job right now could signal that […]

Isaiah Hodgins Signs With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins to a reserve/future deal. The former sixth-round pick spent the 2024 season with the New York Giants. He hauled in both his targets for 12 targets in his two appearances with the organization this season. Hodgins barely saw the field this season, but he did […]

Denzel Perryman Limited On Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (groin) was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice session. The Chargers are hopeful to get Perryman healthy in time for Saturday's playoff matchup against the Houston Texans. Perryman missed a ton of time down the stretch of the season and only played in 11 games during the regular season. […]

Roman Wilson Practices In Full On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (hamstring) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice session. Wilson was designated to return from the injured reserve at the end of December. He was a full participant in practice all last week, but Wilson remained sidelined for the regular season finale. However, it seems possible that Wilson could […]