Geno Smith Reportedly Seeking New Contract

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is reportedly seeking a new contract, according to Kole Musgrove of USA Today. Smith's current contract is set to expire after the conclusion of the 2025 season. NFL insider Mike Garafolo said on Jason Puckett's podcast that both sides have discussed a new deal. Garafolo further noted that it could […]

Aaron Judge Launches 44th Home Run On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 1-for-4 at the plate in Friday's 3-0 victory over the Tigers, but the lone hit was his 44th home run of the season. The 32-year-old has a little five-game hit streak going now, during which time he is 10-for-18 (.556) with three home runs and has a .652 […]

Jordan Love Pushing The Limit At Practice

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love expressed the importance of using team practices to push the offense forward. Love stated that the value of a practice rep is to "push the limit." Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette noted that Love tended to focus more on check-downs in camps last summer as he was […]

Three Buy-Lows, Sell-Highs for 2024 Fantasy Football Dynasty Leagues

There comes a time in every athlete's dynasty life cycle when they peak or valley in value. It's not always evident, though, as a player's perceived value can change instantly. I've touched on this before, but the trading landscape in dynasty has become somewhat of a "day trader's" market. It's not uncommon to have a […]

Michael Kopech Notches First Save As A Dodger

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech was handed the ball in the ninth inning Friday, pitching a clean frame with no hits or walks and recording two strikeouts while notching the save in the 7-6 victory over the Cardinals. It was the righty's first save in a Dodger uniform after coming over from the White […]

CeeDee Lamb Presented New Contract Offer On Thursday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's representatives met with the team on Thursday to discuss a new contract. The star wide receiver has been holding out of training camp as he is seeking a new contract. According to USA Today, the Cowboys presented their former first-round selection a contract slightly under $33 million, which would […]

Luis Robert Jr. Homers Twice, Drives In Four Runs

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. had a big day at the plate in Friday's 5-4 win over the Astros. The 27-year-old went 4-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI, and two runs scored in the contest. It was a much-needed breakout that comes on the heels of a brutal 22-game stretch in which […]

Evan Engram Has Another Successful Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram enjoyed a nice joint practice on Thursday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Engram caught a nice 30-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence down the middle of the field over Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David. Rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr. also enjoyed a nice practice this day as he has […]

Garrett Crochet Strikes Out Nine In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet threw just four innings in Friday's 5-4 win over the Astros, however, the southpaw was very effective, allowing just four hits and one earned run with no walks and nine punchouts, although he was unable to factor into the decision. It was a nice bounceback from the last […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 22)

This is the final Buyer Beware column for the 2024 fantasy baseball season and I hope it has helped in your waiver-wire decisions throughout the year. One thing that is clear when researching this piece is fantasy managers are always hoping for a quick fix with player pickups. They are looking for someone who is […]

Kyle Manzardo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 22 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All But the Shallowest of Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Kyle Manzardo currently ranks as the Cleveland Guardians' number three prospect and the 52nd overall in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. Manzardo has spent the majority of his time in Triple-A this season; however, he spent several weeks with the Guardians […]

Kenley Jansen Nails Down 23rd Save

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen needed just 12 pitches to dispose of the Orioles on Friday night, throwing eight of them for strikes and notching two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning in the 12-10 victory. After a rough July, Jansen has bounced back nicely, picking up his third save this month while having […]

Nine NFL Wide Receivers Who Could Be The Best In The League This Season

It was certainly a roller-coaster ride of a season in 2023 for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who first began the year on injured reserve due to a hamstring strain. Kupp then returned...

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/17/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We are back to the time of year when the Saturday slates are more split up again. We have eight games left for the main slate. With more than half the league on this slate, we still have plenty of good options. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and […]

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 22 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Must-Stash  CALL-UP ETA: Late August/Early September ANALYSIS: Dylan Crews, the second overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft, currently ranks as the third-best prospect in baseball (according to MLB Pipeline). The young phenom has quickly worked his way up all throughout the minor leagues and currently finds himself in Triple-A. Through 43 games […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jazz Chisolm, Jacob deGrom, Riley Greene, Byron Buxton, Liam Hendriks and much more!

There are only six weeks left in the fantasy baseball regular season. For some, it is less because of playoffs. This means that there is only a handful of waiver wire pickups to acquire from now until the end of the year. This is also the time of year when we start hearing that some […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 3 Picks for The FedEx St. Jude Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Andrew McCutchen Injured On Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (knee) left Friday night's win over the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park early due to left-knee discomfort. McCutchen is currently being examined and treated by the medical staff. It was a bad night of injuries for Pittsburgh, as shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) also left late in the game. The […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel: Preseason Week 2 Fantasy Football (8/17/2024)

Week two of the NFL preseason is upon us and we are blessed with a proper eight-game slate tonight. Most of the games start early at 7 PM Eastern, while the lone game at 10 PM features the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders. The number of games on tonight’s slate gives us a true […]

Oneil Cruz Leaves Early With Ankle Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) was removed from Friday night's win early over the Seattle Mariners at PNC Park due to left-ankle discomfort. Cruz is currently being examined and treated by the medical staff. The 25-year-old appeared to tweak his ankle after hitting a double in the seventh inning. Isiah Kiner-Falefa replaced him at […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Michigan Cabo Wabo 250 (8/17/24)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series is back after a long Olympic break with the Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway. It's been almost a month since the series last hit the track for the Pennzoil 250 back on July 20, a race that was won by Riley Herbst. He and his Stewart Haas Racing teammate […]

Evan Hull Working As No. 2 Back

Indianapolis Colts running back Evan Hull has seen extensive work with the second-team offense during joint practices with the Arizona Cardinals. Trey Sermon (hamstring) had previously cemented himself as the Colts' second-string RB, but that was before he left Sunday's game against Denver early after injuring his hamstring. As of Wednesday, head coach Shane Steichen […]

Kenneth Lofton Jr. Signs With Chicago

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, free-agent forward/center Kenneth Lofton Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Bulls. Lofton has already played for three teams in his first two seasons in the league. However, he has averaged just 4.8 points in 45 games with the Grizzlies, 76ers, and Jazz. While he has a chance […]

Devaughn Vele Misses Practice Again

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (undisclosed) was absent from practice again on Friday after leaving Wednesday early for an undisclosed reason. When asked by the media about Vele's absence, head coach Sean Payton said "he'll be fine." Payton did not offer specifics on the body part in question, though it does seem to involve […]

Jericho Sims Has Contract Fully Guaranteed

New York Knicks forward/center Jericho Sims had his $2.1 million contract for the 2024-25 campaign fully guaranteed by the team. The 25-year-old has appeared in 138 regular-season games for New York since he was taken as the No. 58 overall pick in 2021. However, he has struggled to find a spot in the rotation and […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Making Case For WR2 Role

When asked about the status of his wideouts, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn praised wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus for his strong camp. The Commanders' wide receiver room has been a hot topic this Summer as Washington continues to look for its second WR behind veteran Terry McLaurin. "We're right in the middle of it," […]

Warriors Plan To Talk Extension With Jonathan Kuminga

According to Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., there are plans to discuss a contract extension with forward Jonathan Kuminga. The 2021 No. 7 overall pick had the best season of his career in 2023-24, averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. He also made 46 appearances in the starting lineup, more […]

Stephen Curry Hasn't Shown Signs Of "Panic"

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry hasn't "expressed any signs of panic or unrest" with the team's offseason moves. Although that could be the case, at least for now, Curry's willingness to extend his contract may paint a better picture regarding his future with the club. It hasn't […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Making Strides In Year 2

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been showing off his chemistry with quarterback Geno Smith during joint practices with the Tennessee Titans. With Tyler Lockett (leg) missing time recently, Smith-Njigba has been thrust into a more prominent role, and he's not disappointing. There has been reported "obvious" chemistry between Smith and JSN, as Seattle's […]

Tyler Glasnow Heading To Injured List With Elbow Tendinitis

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is heading to the 15-day injured list on Friday with right-elbow tendinitis. The Dodgers recently pushed Glasnow back from his scheduled start on Friday at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals to Saturday, and now we know why. The first-time All-Star won't be starting at all this […]