Felix Bautista Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

MASN's Roch Kubatko reports that Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (elbow) will be eased into spring training as part of a ramp-up period. He will not be a full-go this spring, but he's still expected to be ready for Opening Day in 2025. The 29-year-old will be 16 months removed from Tommy John surgery […]

Juuse Saros Battling Illness

According to Brooks Bratten of the Nashville Predators, goaltender Juuse Saros (illness) is questionable for Friday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Bratten noted that the goaltender was feeling under the weather and was unable to participate in the team's morning skate. Justus Annunen was in the starter's crease during the team's skate and will likely […]

Brandon Hughes Returning To Cubs On Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a minor-league deal on Friday to re-sign left-hander Brandon Hughes, according to a league source briefed on the contract. Hughes could work his way into a key role in relief for the Cubs again in 2025 after he became the team's closer in the second half of the 2022 season. […]

Logan Cooley Out Indefinitely

According to the team, Utah Hockey Club center Logan Cooley (lower body) will be sidelined indefinitely. The center sustained this injury during their overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday evening. The team noted that the 20-year-old will be evaluated after the 4-Nations Face-Off break. The 20-year-old was on pace to smash his rookie […]

Pedro Avila Becomes Free Agent

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Pedro Avila rejected his outright assignment to the minor leagues on Thursday and elected to become a free agent. Avila was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Jan. 22 but passed through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old is now free to sign with any team and should land on his feet somewhere […]

Commanders and Bills Fallout, Early NFL Draft Talk!

Michael F. Florio is here to discuss the Commanders and Bills seasons coming to an end. Should fans feel good heading into next season? Will the Bills ever get over the hump and if so, what do they need to do? Plus, he talks NFL Draft prospects Cam Ward and Shadeur Sanders! Be sure to […]

Rays Invite Carson Williams, Xavier Isaac To MLB Spring Training

The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Thursday that they've invited shortstop prospect Carson Williams and first base prospect Xavier Isaac to major-league spring training this year. Along with Isaac and Williams, the Rays also invited prospect Tre' Morgan. Per MLB Pipeline, Williams is the No. 9 overall prospect in baseball in 2025, with Isaac checking […]

Kris Dunn Ruled Out On Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) has been ruled out on Friday for their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The team is holding him out for the sixth consecutive game due to injury management on his left knee. Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter Jr. will see more minutes off of the bench and can […]

Cowboys Holding Second Interview With Klayton Adams For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Dallas Cowboys are interviewing Arizona Cardinals offensive-line coach Klayton Adams for their offensive-coordinator position in-person on Friday, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Adams is considered the favorite to land the job on new head coach Brian Schottenheimer's coaching staff. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said this week that Dallas was searching for […]

Dante Exum Has A Chance To Make Season Debut On Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (wrist) has been upgraded to questionable on Friday for their contest against the Detroit Pistons. The 29-year-old had surgery on his wrist and hasn't been able to appear in a game yet this season. This is the first time he was upgraded to questionable which means if he doesn't play […]

Tanner Engstrand Expected To Become Jets Offensive Coordinator

SNY's Connor Hughes reports that the expectation is that Detroit Lions tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand will be named as the new offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, according to sources. The Jets were also making a run at Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Nick Caley for the offensive-coordinator position, but […]

Nick Caley Not Interested In Jets Offensive-Coordinator Job

The New York Jets made a run at Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Nick Caley for their vacancy at offensive coordinator, but Caley has let it be known that he's not interested in the job, according to sources. Caley currently works with Mike LaFleur, who was fired by the Jets previously as the […]

Jaguars Hire Anthony Campanile To Run Their Defense

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms with Anthony Campanile as their new defensive coordinator on Friday, according to sources. Campanile was most recently the linebackers coach/running-game coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. This will be his first gig as defensive coordinator in the NFL under first-time head coach Liam […]

MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC Saudi Arabia

Back from another one-week UFC break with a banging card taking place for most of us bright and early on Saturday morning from Saudi Arabia -- this is a card where you will be trying your best to squeeze in as many fighters as possible in the $8.6K-$9.2K range, so I had to bend my […]

Daniel Theis Doubtful To Face Celtics On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (thumb) is considered doubtful on Friday against the Boston Celtics with a thumb sprain. The veteran big man picked up the injury in their last game against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. If he does get downgraded to out, Yves Missi should be in line for some big minutes […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Saudi Arabia: Adesanya vs. Imavov

After taking a week off following UFC 311, UFC returns to Riyadh for its second visit with a stacked card, this time headlined by a middleweight matchup between former two-time champion Israel Adesanya and rising contender Nassourdine Imavov. The co-main event is also a middleweight matchup between undefeated Shara Magomedov and Michael Page, who is […]

Dejounte Murray Considered Probable To Face Celtics

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow/finger) is dealing with a couple of different injuries to his elbow and finger, but is still considered probable to play against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Pelicans continue to deal with tons of injuries, so they'll lean on Murray for a lot on both sides of the […]

Jordan Hawkins Tagged As Questionable On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (illness) is suffering from a non-COVID illness on Friday and is considered questionable for their matchup against the Boston Celtics. With yet another lengthy injury report, Hawkins could get plenty of minutes if he's able to battle through this illness. If he's unable to play, however, Dejounte Murray (probable), […]

Zach LaVine Out On Friday Against Raptors

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (personal) has been ruled out against the Toronto Raptors on Friday due to personal reasons. LaVine and his wife are set to welcome their third child, so he didn't travel with the team. Ayo Dosunmu joined the starting five during their last game against the Boston Celtics and put up […]

Paul George Still Out On Friday With Pinky Injury

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (finger) has been ruled out for the matchup with the Denver Nuggets while he nurses an extensor tendon injury in his left pinky. The veteran doesn't have a firm timetable for his return, so Kelly Oubre Jr. and Justin Edwards will continue to take over his role in the starting […]

Andre Drummond Won't Suit Up Against Nuggets On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets while still recovering from a toe injury. This will be his 15th missed game across the team's last 19 contests. Since Joel Embiid (knee) also remains sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele is still the best streaming option as he continues […]

Joel Embiid Remains Sidelined On Friday Against Nuggets

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will remain seated for Friday's matchup against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The team has already ruled him out due to injury management for his knee along with Andre Drummond (toe). That means Guerschon Yabusele will get all of the big man minutes he can handle while Adem […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

FanDuel has left the Golden State-Phoenix late game off the main slate today, leaving us with six games to pull plays from for our lineups. I recommend some higher-priced players for cash games and GPPs in today's edition while highlighting some of my favorite value plays and game stacks. If you want DraftKings picks, see […]

Five Potential Landing Spots For Cooper Kupp This Offseason: 2025 NFL Trade Rumors

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp could be on the trading block during the 2025 offseason. The veteran playmaker did not have a strong end of the season and wasn’t involved much in ...

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 1/31/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA wraps up the work week with a six-game fantasy basketball slate this Friday night. The Suns-Warriors game is not on the main slate, but the other six matchups provide good fantasy plays to consider as you build your roster. None of the 12 teams on the main slate are playing for the second […]

Ranking The 10 Most Disappointing College Football Teams Of The 2024 Season

Arizona lost head coach Jedd Fisch to Washington before the 2024 season, but the team retained quarterback Noah Fifita and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, so hopes were high that there wouldn&#82...

ESPN H2H Points League Primer - Strategy, Bargains and Busts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

With February right around the corner, we're getting into the full swing of the fantasy baseball draft season. ESPN has recently opened up its 2025 draft rooms, and the worldwide leader in platform size also leads the league in leaning into their points format being the default option. Playing on ESPN successfully means properly accounting […]

Danny Coulombe Has Potential Suitors

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, left-handed relief pitcher Danny Coulombe is drawing interest on the market. Murray noted that multiple teams were interested in left-hander Taylor Rogers before he was traded to Cincinnati. As a result, Coulombe could be viewed as one of the top southpaws on the market. Last season with Baltimore, Coulombe […]

First-Round Predictions For The 2025 NFL Draft - Mock Draft Picks and Analysis

Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State Tennesse can go several ways with this pick. Tennesse really could use an upgrade at quarterback. The feeling is that neither Will Levis nor Mason Rudolph is a franc...

Kendall Graveman Drawing Interest On Open Market

According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, relief pitcher Kendall Graveman is drawing interest on the free-agent market. Graveman missed the entire 2024 campaign, recovering from shoulder surgery to repair a torn right labrum. Graveman began throwing in August and is expected to be healthy during spring training. During the 2023 campaign, Graveman spent time with […]