Jordan Wicks Gives Up Four Runs In Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks (oblique) made his second minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Iowa on Thursday and allowed four earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out three in two innings of work. Wicks threw 59 pitches. The 24-year-old southpaw has not looked good at all in his first […]

Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas has progressed through the upper levels of the minor leagues very quickly and is knocking on the major league door. Thomas opened the season by making his Double-A debut and held a strong .282/.340/.568 slash line with 14 home runs, […]

Rich Hill Trending Toward Signing With Red Sox

Things are trending toward free-agent left-hander Rich Hill signing with the Boston Red Sox, according to a source. If Hill rejoins the Red Sox, it will be on a minor-league deal. Cooper Criswell (illness) is returning to the starting rotation on Friday for the Red Sox to take the place of left-handed veteran James Paxton, […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero was promoted to the major leagues earlier this week and is a top waiver wire target this weekend. Through his first two games back in the big leagues, the top prospect has gone 1-for-7 with a 1:3 BB:K […]

DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze – 2024 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlooks

The Chicago Bears had one of the worst wide receiver corps in the NFL two years ago. Darnell Mooney was the only meaningful wide receiver on the team. However, Chicago has made massive improvements to its wide receiver corps since the end of the 2022 season. The Bears acquired DJ Moore last offseason in a […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Avoid Surgery For Now

Rest and rehab has been recommended for New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (elbow) instead of surgery after he sought multiple opinions from doctors on his UCL injury. The Yankees are holding out hope that Chisholm can play again this season, likely in September or for a postseason run. Chisholm was put on the […]

Cody Bellinger Returns To Outfield On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger) is starting in right field and is batting cleanup for the Cubbies on Friday at Wrigley Field against the Toronto Blue Jays and rookie right-hander Yariel Rodriguez. Bellinger had been limited to designated-hitter duties for the Cubs since returning from a fractured middle finger on his left hand, but […]

2024 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidate: Will Levis

Finding breakout players in drafts is what every fantasy football manager sets out to accomplish. After all, who wouldn't want to add an undervalued gem to their roster? Anyone who accurately forecasted that Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams would burst onto the scene last year reaped extensive benefits. Nailing such predictions boosts both […]

The Ultimate Recruiting Guide for 'College Football 25'

Get ready, gamers! After a hiatus that felt longer than a halftime show, "College Football" is storming back onto the scene with its latest edition, "College Football 25." The beloved college football series, sidelined for over a decade due to copyright and player likeness disputes, has returned triumphantly. It's not just the nostalgia of hearing […]

Aaron Jones, James Conner, D'Andre Swift – 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

The 2024 NFL regular season is nearly here. Fantasy players are trying to find which running back will be this year’s Kyren Williams and select him with a late-round pick. While everyone wants to find the next sleeper superstar, fantasy players shouldn’t forget about solid veteran running backs like Aaron Jones, James Conner, and D'Andre […]

Gus Edwards vs. J.K. Dobbins – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The Los Angeles Chargers have been one of the most pass-happy offenses in the NFL over the past few years with Justin Herbert under center. However, that will change in 2024. Los Angeles moved on from Austin Ekeler after seven seasons with the franchise. The veteran running back is an excellent pass-catcher out of the […]

Three Fantasy Football Quarterback Sleepers and ADP Values (2024)

In fantasy football drafts, there are multiple tiers of quarterbacks to target. Every manager wants to draft the best ones (Josh Allen, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson), but it will come at a significant price. All four of these signal-callers are going within the first four rounds of fantasy drafts.  Then, the next […]

When Should I Draft Brandon Aiyuk in 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts?

Brandon Aiyuk's future with the San Francisco 49ers has been the story of this offseason. The 26-year-old wideout will be an unrestricted free agent next year and has been linked to various teams in the past few months. So far, the 49ers have not made any significant progress in reaching an agreement for a contract […]

Deyvison De Los Santos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Deyvison De Los Santos is having a minor league season for the ages. The 21-year-old corner infielder has been hitting the ball with incredible power this year for whatever team he's been playing for. De Los Santos hit 14 homers while at Double-A and amassed a […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya

While last week's card wasn't anything to remember fondly, the UFC is back with a much better card this time around. UFC 305 goes down this Saturday from inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The event will mark the promotion's third visit to Perth and first since UFC 284 in February 2023, as well as […]

Quarterbacks to Avoid in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues

In recent years, quarterbacks have become increasingly popular in fantasy football. This position has continued to climb up draft boards as they have continued to put up video game numbers. Like anything, as something becomes more popular, the prices go up. In this article, we'll be focusing on four quarterbacks whose prices are too high, […]

2024 NFL Power Rankings: Top 6 Rushing Quarterbacks

It has been a couple of seasons since NFL fans have seen Kyler Murray be a major threat on the ground. In 2022, he tore his ACL in Week 14, which obviously limited his rushing last year. He rushed...

Kenta Maeda Pitches Well In Bulk Role

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda had one of his best outings of the year on Thursday, going 5 ⅔ innings of shutout ball against the Seattle Mariners. Maeda came in after opener Alex Faedo allowed a run in the first inning, but the veteran shut down the M's into the seventh, keeping his team […]

Fake Workhorses? Fantasy Football RBs Who Will Become Committee Backs

Remember the old days of fantasy football when the workhorse running backs were bonafide No. 1 picks and league winners? Apologies if you're new to the game and don't recall, but trust me, it's more fun now. Despite the abundance of wide receivers that now make fantastic early-round selections, fantasy managers still love the running […]

Jhoan Duran Earns 17th Save On Thursday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran tallied his 17th save of the campaign on Thursday evening as he tossed a clean ninth inning. He struck out the first two batters he faced and earned the third out via a ground out. Duran has earned two saves this month with a strong 1.80 ERA and a […]

JJ Bleday Keeps Rolling In August

Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday had a monster day at the dish on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a grand slam. Bleday also walked, scored two runs, and stole a base to add to his line. Bleday's grand slam came off southpaw Jose Quintana, making it even more impressive for the lefty. The 26-year-old has been […]

Zach Eflin Continues Dominating With Orioles

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin had another great start on Thursday, tossing six innings of one-run ball against the Boston Red Sox while picking up his fourth consecutive win. Eflin struck out eight while walking none and allowed just five hits in the contest. It has been a night-and-day difference for Eflin since being […]

Zack Wheeler Tosses Six Innings To Earn Victory On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching Zack Wheeler tossed six innings of two-run ball (one earned) en route to earning his 12th victory of the campaign. He allowed just three hits and no walks while striking out six. The one blemish on Wheeler's start came in the fifth inning as he served up a solo shot to […]

Four Overhyped Sleeper Candidates for Fantasy Football - Stop that Hype Train!

One week of preseason down, and we already have some massive fantasy risers and fallers. Although it’s always important to keep a level head, this is the first “real” action from which we can draw conclusions. Without being in the locker rooms, it’s hard to know exactly what’s going on with depth charts, target shares, […]

Jackson Chourio Keeps Crushing

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio continued his hot stretch at the plate on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double in a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chourio started the season slow, but has posted an OPS of .897, .876, and .935 in June, July, and August respectively. He appears […]

Teair Tart Signing With Chargers

Free-agent defensive tackle Teair Tart is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Adam Schefter. The veteran lineman was recently released by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday and has already found a new team in just a couple of days. Tart spent most of last season with the Tennessee Titans and played a couple […]

Keibert Ruiz Launches Two Home Runs On Thursday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz went 2-for-4 with two home runs on Thursday evening. Ruiz hit his first long ball in the fifth inning and then did so again in the seventh frame. The switch-hitting catcher extended his current hitting streak to three games and boasts a strong .295/.340/.545 line through August. The 26-year-old has […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Tyler O'Neill, Christian Yelich, Jorge Soler, Jared Jones, Byron Buxton, Max Scherzer, and more

As the 22nd week of the 2024 MLB season nears, it's important to follow the latest developments on key players. There is no shortage of high-impact fantasy baseball studs dealing with bumps and bruises, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Tyler O'Neill, Christian Yelich, Jorge Soler, Jared Jones, Byron Buxton, […]

Triston Casas Set To Return Friday Evening

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) is set to return to the lineup on Friday evening, according to Chris Cotillo. Casas has been sidelined since late April with a fracture in his left rib cage. The 24-year-old has had a lengthy recovery process but is now poised to return just in time for […]

Taliese Fuaga Dealing With Back Issue

New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga (back) left individual drills on Thursday due to back tightness, which was later confirmed as a back injury, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. The rookie lineman was the 14th overall pick this year and is expected to step into a starting role to protect quarterback Derek Carr. […]