Diontae Johnson Suffers Another Injury On Tuesday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (ankle, foot) went down at training camp practice on Tuesday with an apparent ankle/foot injury and was seen walking with a limp. It comes just as Johnson returned to the practice field after missing less than a week with a minor groin injury. It's not great news for the […]

2024 BMW Championship Course Breakdown - Castle Pines Golf Club

The PGA Tour has moved onto the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs and this year the BMW Championship will feature a brand new golf course, Castle Pines Golf Club. Crafted through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, Castle Pines will play at 6,400 feet above sea level at it's highest point and will officially […]

Braves Sign Gio Urshela

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent infielder Gio Urshela to a major-league contract on Tuesday and placed third baseman Austin Riley (hand) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 19) with a fractured right hand in a corresponding move. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves moved left-handed reliever A.J. Minter (elbow) to […]

Cubs Release Hector Neris

The Chicago Cubs released reliever Hector Neris on Tuesday after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers, according to sources. Pitcher Jack Neely, who was acquired from the New York Yankees in the Mark Leiter Jr. trade, is being called up from the minors to take Neris' spot on the roster. With the move, […]

Max Scherzer Could Return Next Week

The Texas Rangers are hoping that right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list early next week. Scherzer, who has made only eight starts for Texas in 2024 due to various injuries, hasn't pitched in the big leagues since July 30 due to right-shoulder fatigue. However, he's been feeling better since […]

Andrew Lalama's Bold Predictions for 2024 Fantasy Football

Welcome to my favorite article of the year -- 2024 Bold Predictions. Every NFL season is chaotic, and during the offseason, fantasy players think they know way more than they do. Embracing variance and expecting outlier outcomes is necessary to prepare for fantasy drafts. Being bold by pushing back against groupthink and taking chances where […]

Jon Gray Could Return On Tuesday

The Texas Rangers are hoping to activate right-hander Jon Gray (groin) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. It's unclear when Gray will make his first start off the IL, but it's possible that he could pitch out of the bullpen as early as Tuesday at Globe Life Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 32-year-old […]

NFL MVP Winners: List of Every Winner by Year

The National Football League has recognized its best player since 1938, starting with the Joe F. Carr Trophy. After this, the United Press International and The Sporting News began to name their Most Valuable Player in 1948 and 1954, respectively. However, the official MVP winner didn't start until 1957 when the Associated Press chose the […]

Kyle Tucker Has Yet To Run The Bases

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) took batting practice on the field again on Monday and continued to do drills in the outfield. Tucker is jogging, but manager Joe Espada has said previously that Tucker won't be getting close to a minor-league rehab assignment until he can run the bases, which he has yet to […]

Ryan Pressly Plays Catch

Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly (back) was feeling better and played catch on Monday, according to manager Joe Espada. Pressly tried to pitch through a back strain for the past two weeks before the team finally placed him on the 15-day injured list this past Saturday. He has a 3.86 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in […]

Penn Murfee Being Held Back A Few Days

Houston Astros right-hander Penn Murfee (elbow), who threw 19 pitches (12 strikes) while starting for Single-A Fayetteville in a minor-league rehab game last Thursday at Augusta, had a sore arm after the outing and the Astros plan to hold him back a day or two. Murfee allowed four earned runs on three hits and one […]

Tyreek Hill Working Through Hand Injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hand) is dealing with a minor hand injury, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. The Pro Bowl wideout wore a removable brace on his right hand during practice on Tuesday, but he was in full uniform. Given Hill's steep cost in fantasy drafts, this is not great news, but […]

Alex Bregman Hitting, Taking Ground Balls

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow), who was ruled out for the weekend series against the Chicago White Sox after he came down with a swollen right elbow, "hit, took ground balls and is asking, 'Put me in coach,'" manager Joe Espada said. However, the Astros held Bregman out for a fourth straight game […]

Second-Year Fantasy Football Players Who Will Surge: If At First You Don't Succeed

For many years, fantasy football players tried their best to avoid rookies in drafts. Recently, we have seen more rookies make an impact in Year 1. Players like Ja’Marr Chase, Ezekiel Elliott, and Saquon Barkley have all finished in the top five at their positions. Just last year, we saw C.J. Stroud and Puka Nacua […]

What Is A Fantasy Football Auction Draft? Explaining Salary Cap League Drafts

The typical fantasy football draft proceeds with a team owner selecting the player they want on the roster within the time limit. However, their decision depends on who's left on the draft board, allowing them to pivot their strategy. However, besides the draft process most players know, there's an auction draft in which you feel […]

Undervalued, Overvalued Sophomores: Fantasy Football Predictions for Second-Year Players

Many fantasy football managers are scared to draft young players. It’s understandable as younger players can sometimes carry more risk as opposed to trusted veterans. However, many youngsters, specifically second-year players, can be vital assets to a fantasy roster. We have seen more second-year players take big leaps in recent years. Trey McBride and James […]

How Many Rounds Are in Fantasy Football Drafts? Redraft, Best Ball, Dynasty League Formats

With another NFL season fast approaching, fantasy football enthusiasts are again gearing up for their respective leagues. They have been researching the best players, hoping to devise the best draft strategy possible. Fantasy football participants even treat their draft night as a spectacle as they converge in one place while enjoying free-flowing food and endless […]

Jaelan Phillips Shows Promise In Return

Miami Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) has been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list and is inching closer to a return. Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver praised Phillips, saying, "I'm certainly not counting that kid out of anything. He looks great. He looks like the Jaelan Phillips we all expect to see." […]

Is Curtis Samuel Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Buffalo Bills brought in wide receiver Curtis Samuel to help replace departed pass-catchers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis this offseason. Samuel is familiar with offensive coordinator Joe Brady, and he enjoyed his most productive season under Brady with the Carolina Panthers in 2020. The former Ohio State Buckeye has been working to build chemistry […]

Panthers Waive Cornerback Lamar Jackson With Injury Designation

The Carolina Panthers have waived cornerback Lamar  Jackson (knee) with an injury designation. The third-year player from Nebraska, who was competing for a spot in the Panthers' secondary, was injured during Saturday's 15-12 preseason loss to the New York Jets. If Jackson clears waivers, he will be placed on the Panthers' Injured Reserve list, sidelining […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Draft Rankings - Anthony Richardson, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams, Joe Burrow, more

Welcome back to our updated quarterback fantasy football draft rankings for 2024 drafts. The quarterback position is deep heading into 2024 fantasy football drafts, as plenty of serviceable options can be found after the first 10 quarterbacks are off the draft board. Quarterbacks have become more valuable in fantasy football as Superflex/2QB leagues continue to […]

When Should I Draft Zamir White? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

When it comes to fantasy football, you can never have too much information entering draft season, especially when it deals with drafting potential breakout candidates.  Zamir White, the 24-year-old former fourth-round pick, has a complicated outlook heading into the 2024 season. There are many reasons to believe he will break out and thrive as the […]

Tight End Fantasy Football Half-PPR Rankings - Dalton Kincaid, Mark Andrews, David Njoku, Dallas Goedert, George Kittle, Evan Engram, more

Welcome back to our updated tight end fantasy football half-PPR rankings for 2024 drafts. Fantasy football draft season is here, and the tight end position often presents the biggest headache when navigating your selections. Traditionally, only the top two or three tight ends make a significant impact for fantasy squads, but the TE position is […]

Patriots QB Battle Continues Between Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has yet to decide on his starting quarterback for Week 1, stating, "When I know, I'll let you know." The competition remains tight between rookie first-round pick Drake Maye and veteran Jacoby Brissett. Brissett, who has been taking most of the first-team reps in training camp, brings experience […]

Ryan Bergert Looks To Build Off Latest Gem

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Ryan Bergert has had mixed results at Double-A San Antonio this season, but is coming off his best start of the season and was named Texas League Pitcher of the Week. Bergert threw six innings as part of the San Antonio Missions' combined no-hitter on Thursday. He struck out nine […]

When Should I Draft Cooper Kupp? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Oh, how quickly people forget. After an injury-filled and somewhat disappointing 2023 season, Cooper Kupp has (almost) universally fallen out of the elite tier of fantasy wide receivers.  However, all the stars have aligned with the 2021 Triple Crown winner and 2022 Super Bowl MVP to regain his superstar form and become a true difference-maker […]

Mike Williams "Itching" To Rejoin Team Drills

New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) is eager to return to team drills this week. After passing his physical and rejoining practice on August 7, Williams has been limited to individual drills while he recovers from a torn ACL. The 29-year-old has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, missing 19 games, including playoffs. […]

Lazaro Montes Heating Up In August

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes is swinging a hot bat in August for High-A Everett and was just named Northwest League Hitter of the Week after hitting .526 with a 1.562 OPS last week with seven RBI. In 15 games in August, Montes is hitting .400/.493/.618 with three homers and 11 RBI. The Mariners' […]

Yuli Gurriel To Play Third Base In Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves will have 40-year-old Yuli Gurriel playing some third base for Triple-A Gwinnett as the team scrambles to replace third baseman Austin Riley (hand), who was placed on the injured list Monday. Gurriel has not played third since 2019, when he was with the American League champion Houston Astros, and he has not […]

Top Candidates for the No. 1 Overall Pick in 2024 Fantasy Football

The first overall pick hasn't panned out for fantasy managers in recent years. In 2022, running back Jonathan Taylor was the consensus No. 1 pick after rushing for 1,811 yards and 18 touchdowns the year before. Then, last season, wide receiver Justin Jefferson was the consensus No. 1 overall pick following his WR1 finish the […]