Xander Bogaerts In Game 3 Lineup Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and hitting sixth for the Friars for Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday at Petco Park against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Walker Buehler. Donovan Solano will start on the bench, with David Peralta serving as the designated […]

When Will Jonathan Taylor Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2024)

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor began the season with high expectations and has lived up to those. In just four games played, Taylor has 349 rushing yards and four touchdowns. However, the running back missed last week due to an ankle injury. Fantasy managers are wondering when the RB1 will return to the field. […]

Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh Out In Game 3 Versus Lefty

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott and outfielder Brandon Marsh are both out of the Game 3 lineup on Tuesday in the National League Division Series at Citi Field with a left-hander on the mound for the New York Mets. Edmundo Sosa will make the start at the keystone and bat eighth, while Austin Hays […]

Should I Drop George Pickens? Fantasy Football Outlook

Pittsburgh Steelers George Pickens was a popular preseason breakout candidate. The former Georgia star has flashed massive fantasy football upside in his career. Unfortunately, he has struggled with consistency. While the third-year pro has taken over as Pittsburgh’s No. 1 wide receiver this year, Pickens remains a boom-or-bust option for fantasy players. Should fantasy players […]

When Will Isiah Pacheco Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2024)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco began the season with a strong first two weeks. He racked up 135 yards on the ground and one touchdown. However, the running back hasn't played a game since injuring his fibula in Week 2. Fantasy managers are wondering when the fantasy gem will return to the field. […]

Rockies Agree To One-Year Extension With Manager Bud Black

The Colorado Rockies announced on Tuesday that they agreed to a one-year contract extension with manager Bud Black for the 2025 season. Black is the winningest manager in team history with a record of 537-657 over eight seasons, and he led the club to the postseason in 2017 and 2018. Despite coming off back-to-back 100-loss […]

Julian Aguiar To Miss All Of Next Season After Having Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Julian Aguiar (elbow) had Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season. Aguiar, the team's No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline, also ended the 2024 season with a right-shoulder injury. The 23-year-old former 12th-round pick in 2021 out of Cypress College will now focus on rehab all of […]

Should I Drop Jauan Jennings? Fantasy Football Outlook

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is the WR11 for the year, averaging 13.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He had an outstanding Week 3 performance, totaling 11 receptions on 12 targets for 175 receiving yards, three touchdowns, and 41 fantasy points against the Los Angeles Rams. However, the veteran has averaged only […]

Jon Berti Could Get Another Start At First Base

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he's still "deliberating on" who will play first base for Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium against the Kansas City Royals. Infielder Jon Berti got the starting nod there in the Game 2 loss on Monday and has had some […]

Drake Maye: Week 6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-QB/Superflex Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is in line to make his first career start in the Week 6 matchup with the Houston Texans. The No. 3 overall pick out of North Carolina will have limited weapons to work with and a struggling […]

Jeff McNeil Could Get At-Bats In Arizona Fall League

The New York Mets are looking at getting infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (wrist) some live at-bats in Arizona Fall League games, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. It would give McNeil real game action before potentially rejoining the Mets' playoff roster if they advance past the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series to play […]

Jesse Winker Serving As Mets DH In Game 3

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting sixth on Tuesday for Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Citi Field against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola. Winker has extensive experience against Nola in his career, and the results haven't been good […]

Alec Bohm Back In The Lineup For Game 3

After sitting out of the Game 2 win over the division-rival New York Mets in the National League Division Series on Sunday, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is back at the hot corner for Game 3 on Tuesday at Citi Field and is hitting fifth against Mets left-hander Sean Manaea. Bohm did enter Game […]

Drake Maye To Make First Career Start In Week 6

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will make his first career start in Week 6 at home against the Houston Texans. The Patriots had been committed to starting Jacoby Brissett. However, they decided to make a change following the team's 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins last week. Maye briefly played in Week 3 against […]

Rashee Rice Has Surgery, Officially Out For The Season

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) will miss the rest of the 2024 NFL season after undergoing successful surgery on Tuesday. The second-year wide receiver suffered the injury early in the Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers after taking a hit to the knee from Patrick Mahomes trying to make a […]

Jordan Binnington Takes On Kraken Tuesday

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington will be in the crease for Tuesday's season opener against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old will look to register a third consecutive win in the matchup. He has a 3-1-0 overall record in his career against Seattle. It's been a good matchup for Binnington, but the Blues are considered […]

Should I Drop Zamir White? Fantasy Football Outlook

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White had high expectations entering the 2024 season. He was outstanding when Josh Jacobs missed the final month of last year with an injury. White was a top-10 fantasy running back, averaging nearly 100 scrimmage yards per game over the final four contests. Unfortunately, he has severely struggled this […]

Philipp Grubauer Starts For Kraken On Tuesday

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer will start Tuesday's season opener against the St. Louis Blues. He gets the nod ahead of Joey Daccord, who outplayed the German last season. Grubauer finished the 2023-24 campaign with a 14-16-2 record. He started the season with four consecutive losses and will look to avoid the same fate in […]

Should I Drop Aaron Rodgers? Fantasy Football Outlook

The New York Jets are a disaster. On Tuesday, the team fired head coach Robert Saleh after the team's 2-3 start. Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers just hasn't really looked like himself. Take this week's loss to the Vikings. Rodgers threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns, but he was also picked off three times in […]

Nicolas Aube-Kubel Ruled Out For 3-6 Weeks

Buffalo Sabres right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel (lower body) has been ruled out for 3-6 weeks. The 28-year-old was injured last week as the Sabres kicked off their 2024-25 NHL campaign with a pair of games against the New Jersey Devils in Europe. Buffalo placed Aube-Kubel on Injured Reserve on Monday. Peyton Krebs replaced him in […]

Should I Drop Keenan Allen? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Chicago Bears had their best offensive performance of the year against Carolina this week, winning 36-10 with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams throwing for 304 yards. Despite that, veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen finished fifth on the team in receiving yards, catching three passes for 33 yards. Should fantasy managers drop Allen ahead of Week 6?Be […]

Jake Guentzel Expected To Play In Season Opener

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice on Thursday. He skipped Tuesday's practice session after leaving Monday's practice early due to an unspecified ailment. However, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said that Guentzel was "alright" and would return to practice on Thursday. Cooper also believes he will have […]

Should I Drop Jaylen Warren? Fantasy Football Outlook

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is a fan favorite of the fantasy football community. However, Najee Harris remains the Steelers’ No. 1 running back. More importantly, Warren has had an awful start this season, averaging only 3.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The former undrafted free-agent running back has missed the past two […]

Tomas Nosek Remains Week-To-Week

Florida Panthers forward Tomas Nosek (upper body) is still considered week-to-week ahead of Tuesday's regular-season opener against Boston. He landed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Nosek has been out since getting hurt in a preseason contest on Sept. 23. The Czech veteran figures to skate as the fourth-line center once he's healthy again. Jesper Boqvist […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Faces Bruins In Season Opener

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will start on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. Bobrovsky played a big role in Florida's second-round victory over the Bruins in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, allowing two or fewer goals in five of six games, and he can now frustrate them again on Tuesday night in Florida's season opener. […]

Joonas Korpisalo To Start Season Opener

Boston Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will be between the sticks for Tuesday's season opener against the Florida Panthers. Boston managed to get Jeremy Swayman under a new contract right before the start of the season, but the team has decided to go with Korpisalo for the first game. The Finnish netminder faces a difficult challenge […]

When Will A.J. Brown Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2024)

Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown began the season with a strong Week 1 performance against the Green Bay Packers. He racked up five receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown, highlighted by one of his long catch-and-run splash plays. However, the Pro Bowler has missed the last four weeks while dealing with a hamstring injury […]

When Will Puka Nacua Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 6 (2024)

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was a fantasy WR1 until he suffered a knee injury, which landed him on injured reserve for at least four weeks. Nacua had been a promising playmaker for the Rams' offense before the injury, and his absence leaves a significant gap in the receiving corps. Fantasy managers are […]

Should I Drop Rashee Rice? Fantasy Football Outlook

Rashee Rice suffered a freak knee injury in Week 4. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception and in the ensuing chaos, Mahomes dived in an attempt to tackle the defender with the ball and wound up contacting Rice's knee. The team was very cautious in diagnosing the issue, but it's become clear that Rice is […]

Ty Chandler Could Draw Start After Week 6 Bye

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler is out of action this week on a bye, but after Aaron Jones (hip) suffered a hip injury in the Week 5 win over the New York Jets, Chandler could be in line to start in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. There will be plenty of updates on […]