Derrick Henry Carries 100-Yard Streak Into Playoffs

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry enters the wild-card round on a three-game streak of at least 100 rushing yards, which started when the Ravens and Steelers met last. Henry gashed the Steelers' defense for 162 yards on 24 carries in Week 16 after turning in 65 yards on 13 carries in their first meeting. […]

Framber Valdez, Astros Avoid Arbitration

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Houston Astros and starting pitcher Framber Valdez have agreed to a one-year contract worth $18 million to avoid arbitration. The southpaw is expected to be among the top free agents following the 2025 season. Last summer, the 31-year-old posted a 2.91 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP across 176 […]

Santi Aldama Will Return On Thursday Night

Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (ankle) will play on Thursday night against the Rockets. He's had the best year of his career in 2024-25, averaging 13.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while shooting 38.8% from behind the arc. The 24-year-old missed the previous six games because of a sprained left ankle. However, with Ja […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yankees Avoid Arbitration

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the New York Yankees and infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. have agreed to a one-year contract worth $5.85 million to avoid arbitration. The 26-year-old began the 2024 season with the Miami Marlins but was eventually traded to the New York Yankees during the stretch run. Across 147 games last summer, […]

Lamar Jackson Draws Rival Steelers In First Round

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson drew a first-round matchup with the longtime rival Pittsburgh Steelers in what he hopes will be a different playoff experience. Jackson and company split the season series with the Steelers but won via blowout in their last game at home. That was the first non-COVID era home game he started […]

Jarred Kelenic, Braves Avoid Arbitration

According to the team, outfielder Jarred Kelenic and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.3 million to avoid arbitration. The former top prospect spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Atlanta Braves. While he performed well at times, he struggled to find consistency as he held an overall .231/.286/.393 slash line […]

Titans Request To Interview Ian Cunningham For GM Opening

The Tennessee Titans requested an interview with Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for their vacant general manager opening, according to sources. Cunningham was a finalist for the Titans' GM job two years ago, too, before they decided on Ran Carthon. He has worked in the Bears offense since 2022 and also interviewed for […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Will Suit Up Versus Houston

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh) will suit up versus the Rockets on Thursday. The 25-year-old missed the first two games of the 2024-25 campaign. However, he's been on the court ever since, with that trend continuing on Thursday against Houston. Jackson has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 22.7 points with 6.4 […]

Desmond Bane Active Against Rockets

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Desmond Bane (ankle) will rejoin the action on Thursday against Houston. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Bane scored at least 22 points in four straight contests before an ankle sprain knocked him out of the lineup for Monday's tilt against Dallas. Luckily for the Grizzlies, Bane will be […]

Steven Kwan, Guardians Avoid Arbitration

According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, the Cleveland Guardians and outfielder Steven Kwan have agreed to a one-year contract worth $4.175 million to avoid arbitration. In 2024, Steven Kwan enjoyed the best season of his career as he posted a .292/.368/.425 line. He launched a career-best 14 home runs. He also swiped double-digit bags for […]

Titans Request To Interview Matt Berry, Reggie McKenzie For GM Opening

The Tennessee Titans requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks senior director of player personnel Matt Berry and Miami Dolphins senior personnel executive Reggie McKenzie for the general manager role, according to a source. Berry joined Seattle's front office in 2008 and has mostly focused on college scouting in his time there. McKenzie has previous GM […]

Randy Arozarena, Mariners Avoid Arbitration

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Seattle Mariners and outfielder Randy Arozarena have agreed on a one-year contract worth $11.3 million to avoid arbitration. Arozarena opened the 2024 campaign with the Tampa Bay Rays but was eventually shipped to Seattle during the second half. The outfielder had a down year to his standards as […]

Ja Morant Back On Thursday Night

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) will play in Thursday's game against the Rockets. The 25-year-old sustained an AC joint sprain nearly a few weeks ago. However, his time on the shelf will end after only five games. While Morant's production is down this season, he remains a must-start in any fantasy format. But his […]

Robert Williams III Resting On Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (rest) will not play in Thursday's matchup against Dallas. He gets the evening off as Portland completes a back-to-back. Williams III made his first appearance of 2025 on Wednesday versus New Orleans, finishing with four points, six rebounds, and four blocks in 16 minutes. His minutes will go […]

Browns Expected To Interview Darrell Bevell For Offensive-Coordinator Position

The Cleveland Browns are expected to interview Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Darrell Bevell for their vacant offensive-coordinator position, according to a source. In addition to Bevell, the Browns will discuss the same position with Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Charles London. Bevell is a long-time NFL assistant and has been with Miami since Mike McDaniel […]

Daniel Gafford Ready To Return On Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) will return to action on Thursday against Portland. The team has upgraded Gafford from questionable to available. He ended up missing just one game after injuring his left ankle on Monday versus Memphis. Gafford will provide support to starting center Dereck Lively II, with Maxi Kleber likely seeing less […]

Michael King, Padres Do Not Come To Settlement

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the San Diego Padres and right-handed pitcher Michael King did not come to an agreement prior to the deadline. As a result, they will now exchange arbitration figures. King performed very well in his first season as a full-time starter. Despite his slow start in April, the right-hander posted […]

Browns To Interview Charles London For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Cleveland Browns will interview Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Charles London for their offensive-coordinator job on Friday, according to a source. In addition to London, the Browns will interview Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Darrell Bevell for the offensive-coordinator job. London's job in Seattle could be up in the air after Seattle recently fired offensive […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Not Play Against The Warriors

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) will not play in Thursday's contest against Golden State. He was a late addition to the injury report due to a back issue, and the injury will keep the veteran sniper sidelined on Thursday. Ausar Thompson (illness) will take over Hardaway Jr.'s spot in the starting unit. Thompson […]

Seahawks To Interview Hank Fraley For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to interview Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley for their offensive-coordinator job on Friday, according to a source. Fraley was an offensive lineman for 11 years in the NFL and has been instrumental in the Lions' running game during their resurgence. Improving their ground game is something Seattle desperately […]

Bruce Brown Out On Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) will not play on Thursday against Cleveland. After playing in each of the last three games, Brown will sit out Thursday's action for knee management purposes. The 28-year-old has appeared in only five games this season, providing 5.4 points in 18.0 minutes, so he won't be a significant miss […]

Aaron Glenn Declines To Interview For Patriots' Head-Coaching Job

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined an interview request from the New England Patriots for their head-coach opening, according to sources. Instead, Glenn will interview for the other five head-coaching openings around the league -- the Raiders, Saints, Jets, Bears and Jaguars -- over the next few days. Glenn is one of the […]

Davion Mitchell Available Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (calf) will be active against Cleveland on Thursday. He has been upgraded from probable to available. Mitchell has not been part of the regular rotation lately but might have a role on Thursday due to the absences of Ochai Agbaji (back) and Bruce Brown (knee). However, it's unlikely that Mitchell […]

Raiders Don't Have Interview Set Up With Mike Vrabel

The Athletic's Vic Tafur reports that the Las Vegas Raiders currently don't have an interview set up to interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for their head-coach job. Raiders minority owner Tom Brady and former New England Patriots quarterback reportedly wants to get Vrabel in for an interview after the team fired Antonio […]

Moses Moody Will Not Play On Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Moses Moody (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Detroit. He has been downgraded from questionable to out. Moody will get a quick chance to return to the lineup, as the Warriors also play on Friday night when they face Indiana. On Thursday, we should see more of Lindy […]

Astros, Mauricio Dubon Settle On $5 Million Deal

The Houston Astros and utility man Mauricio Dubon settled on a $5 million deal for the 2025 season on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration, according to a source. Dubon will have one more year of arbitration eligibility. The 30-year-old veteran is currently recovering after having surgery to fix a torn UCL in his left thumb […]

Dennis Schroder Available Versus Pistons

Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (hip) will be in the lineup against Detroit on Thursday. He was initially iffy for the contest due to a hip contusion, but the Warriors have upgraded him from questionable to available. Schroder's fantasy stock has taken a bad blow with his trade to Golden State, as he's been […]

Draymond Green Good To Go Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (ankle) will suit up against Detroit on Thursday. He's dealing with an ankle injury, but the team has upgraded Green from questionable to available. The veteran forward went close to a triple-double on Tuesday against Miami and has kicked off 2025 strongly. Green has averaged 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, […]

Kutter Crawford, Red Sox Avoid Arbitration

Right-hander Kutter Crawford and the Boston Red Sox settled on a one-year, $2.75 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration. In his fourth year with Boston in 2024, Crawford made a career-high 33 starts (183 2/3 innings ) and went 9-16 (most losses in the league) with a 4.36 ERA (4.65 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, […]

Stephen Curry Upgraded To Available Thursday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) will play on Thursday against Detroit. He landed on the initial injury report with a questionable tag, but Golden State has now upgraded its main man to available. Curry has opened 2025 in excellent form, averaging 29.0 points with 60.6 shooting from three-point range. The Pistons typically […]