Malik Willis Traded To Packers

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis was traded to the Green Bay Packers for a 2025 seventh-round pick on Monday. With roster cuts underway, the Titans were able to recoup some value on Willis while also clearing a roster spot. The Titans signed Mason Rudolph this offseason and he appears to have won the backup […]

Dylan Crews Hitting Second In MLB Debut

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews is starting in right field and is batting second against the New York Yankees and left-hander Nestor Cortes in his major-league debut on Monday night at Nationals Park. As expected, Crews was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Monday to make his MLB debut against the Bronx Bombers. The […]

Phillies Place Weston Wilson On Paternity List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson on the paternity list on Monday and recalled right-hander Max Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. The Phillies also optioned left-hander Kolby Allard to Lehigh Valley and recalled infielder Buddy Kennedy from Lehigh Valley. Wilson can miss up to three days and is likely to […]

Jose Altuve Out Against Phillies

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is getting a day off on Monday for the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in a rematch of last year's World Series. With Altuve out, rookie Shay Whitcomb will make the start at the keystone and bat ninth for Houston against Phillies right-hander Zack […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In Action On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) is back in left field and is hitting second on Monday for the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler at Citizens Bank Park in a matchup of last year's World Series. Alvarez returns to the lineup after missing the last three games with neck […]

Ryan Borucki Expected To Return This Year

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington reiterated that he is confident that left-hander Ryan Borucki (triceps) will return this season. Borucki started a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Aug. 17 and has made three appearances, allowing a run in three innings of work. He had his first rehab assignment shut down in July […]

Broncos Shopping Tim Patrick

The Denver Broncos are exploring trade possibilities for wide receiver Tim Patrick, according to Broncos reporter Mike Klis. Patrick suffered a torn ACL during training camp in 2022 and a torn Achilles before the 2023 season, so he has not played in a regular-season contest since 2021. After entering the league as an undrafted free […]

Discounted Fantasy Football Rookies: Late-Round Draft Targets Include Ladd McConkey, Brian Thomas Jr., Ja'Lynn Polk, more

Rookie fever often sweeps through fantasy football drafts, with many managers eager to land the next big star. However, the buzz around top-tier rookies usually drives their draft cost to sky-high levels, leaving value-seeking drafters in the cold. But for savvy managers, there are plenty of opportunities to grab discounted rookies who can make a […]

Overvalued Fantasy Football Veterans for 2024 - Tyler Lockett, Keenan Allen, Aaron Jones, more

As the fantasy football season approaches, identifying overvalued players is crucial for building a championship roster. While veterans often bring experience and proven performance, their perceived value can sometimes exceed their actual worth, leading to costly draft decisions. Several seasoned players are commanding high draft prices this year despite concerns about age, injury history, or […]

Should I Draft Elijah Mitchell or Jordan Mason for Fantasy Football? Who Will Be the RB2 for the 49ers in 2024? 

The San Francisco 49ers have a very talented backfield heading into the 2024 NFL season. Led by superstar Christain McCaffrey, the Niners have two other talented backs, Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason, behind him.  It is no secret that McCaffrey is expected to see a huge chunk of the team’s snaps in the backfield, however, […]

Samaje Perine Likely To Be Traded Or Released

The Denver Broncos are expected to move on from veteran running back Samaje Perine, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The organization is engaged in trade conversations, but if they do not reach a deal before Tuesday's 4 p.m. EDT roster cutdown deadline, he could be released. This move was expected by many following the […]

Nick Gonzales Activated From Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The team designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old infielder landed on the shelf on July 28 with a groin pull but will return to being Pittsburgh's everyday starter at the keystone now that […]

Chance Campbell Done For Season With Torn ACL

Tennessee Titans linebacker Chance Campbell (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints, effectively ending his 2024 season. Campbell was projected to be a reserve linebacker behind Kenneth Murray and Jack Gibbens, so the team might look to add a veteran inside linebacker for depth purposes. The 2022 sixth-round […]

Ricky Pearsall Returns To Practice In Non-Contact Jersey

San Francisco 49ers rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) returned to the practice field on Monday, but he was wearing a blue non-contact jersey. The rookie first-round pick out of Florida has been out of action for a few weeks, causing him to miss valuable reps in the absence of Brandon Aiyuk (holdout). Pearsall's […]

Colin Holderman To Make Another Rehab Appearance

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Colin Holderman (wrist) will make at least one more minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A Indianapolis, even though he was around the major-league club at PNC Park this past Saturday and Sunday. Holderman started his rehab assignment on Aug. 20. Right-handed reliever Carmen Mlodzinski (shoulder) is on a rehab assignment with Indianapolis and […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Expected Back This Year

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on his 93.7 The Fan radio show on Sunday that he was optimistic that third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) will play again in 2024. Hayes was placed on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 19 due to lower-back inflammation, which also kept him out in May for an […]

Christian McCaffrey Doing Side Work At Monday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) was on the practice field on Monday doing side work as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Last week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said he is not concerned with CMC missing all of training camp, and his return to the field in some capacity is […]

Termarr Johnson Promoted To Double-A

Pittsburgh Pirates middle-infield prospect Termarr Johnson, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was promoted to Double-A Altoona on Sunday, according to a source. The team's first-round pick in 2022 and the No. 83 prospect in all of baseball has posted a .372 on-base percentage with 13 home runs and 20 stolen bases for […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Let Go By Lions

The Detroit Lions are releasing wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Peoples-Jones was dealt to the Lions at last year's trade deadline from the Browns in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught just five passes for 58 yards in eight games for Detroit. Overall, the […]

Joey Bart Goes On Injured List, Henry Davis Coming Back Up

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled catcher and former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, according to sources. In a corresponding move, catcher Joey Bart (hamstring) will be placed on the 10-day injured list. A left-hamstring injury that Bart suffered on Sunday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds will now force him […]

Zay Flowers (WR, BAL): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~60 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~60 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers enters 2024 with plenty of fantasy upside, though the team's addition of running back Derrick Henry suggests a strong focus on the run game this season. That could impact Flowers, but he still should see 100-plus targets again in 2024. […]

Jared Jones To Start On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed rookie Jared Jones (lat) will come off the 15-day injured and start on Tuesday versus the division-rival Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. Jones will make his return to the team's starting rotation for the stretch run for the first time since suffering a Grade 2 right-lat strain in early July. The Pirates […]

Ainias Smith Dealing With Ankle, Hamstring Injuries

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Ainias Smith (ankle/hamstring) reported discomfort in his ankle and hamstring following Saturday's preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The rookie fifth-round pick out of Texas A&M is getting an MRI, but his Week 1 status is in some doubt. With Johnny Wilson and newly-acquired Jahan […]

Oneil Cruz To Start Seeing Time In Center Field

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced during his pre-game press conference on Monday that shortstop Oneil Cruz will start seeing time in center field. The Pirates haven't released their starting lineup for Monday's contest against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, but fantasy managers should expect the change to take effect immediately. It means […]

Ravens Release Russell Gage

The Baltimore Ravens are releasing wide receiver Russell Gage, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Gage missed all of last season with a torn patellar tendon that he suffered in training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he is now being let go by Baltimore after signing with the team earlier this month. Since […]

Jakobi Meyers (WR, LV): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~105 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~138 ANALYSIS: Last season, the Las Vegas Raiders went through many obstacles, such as firing former head coach Josh McDaniels and abysmal quarterback play from mainly Jimmy Garappolo and Aiden O’Connell. Amidst all that, Jakobi Meyers was still able to accumulate 71 receptions for 807 yards and […]

Cole Ragans Pulled Early Monday With A Cramp

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (calf, hamstring) was pulled early from Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field with a left-calf/hamstring cramp. Ragans was pulled in the fifth inning after giving up a walk to open the frame. The 26-year-old southpaw went four innings and allowed two runs […]

Chad Patrick Fans Eight Over Six Scoreless Innings

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Chad Patrick had an impressive performance on Sunday for Triple-A Nashville, earning his 12th win of the year. Facing the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp for the second time in the series, the 26-year-old right-hander threw six shutout innings and struck out eight batters, allowing four hits and no walks. Through 116 […]

Best Early-Season D/ST Matchups - Fantasy Football Strength of Schedule Analysis

The NFL regular season is so close now we can smell it. We can taste it. We excitedly look at the rosters we may have already drafted, and impatiently await our last few drafts. We are on the precipice of the annual transition from draft season to the actual fantasy football season, with Week 1 […]

Owen Caissie Has Two-Homer Night

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 3-for-4 with a double and two home runs on Sunday for Triple-A Iowa. Overall, Caissie has been solid this year in Triple-A, slashing .268/.368/.455 with 23 doubles, 15 homers, 60 RBI, nine stolen bases, and 59:128 BB/SO. In the Cubs' stacked farm system, he's currently ranked No. 3, […]