Orioles Designate Nick Maton For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated Nick Maton for assignment ahead of Monday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians. Maton was just called up by the Orioles on June 19 after appearing in 41 Triple-A games this season. But to make way for Heston Kjerstad's promotion, the utility specialist was designated for assignment. The 27-year-old only appeared […]

Shaquille Leonard Not Ruling Out Retirement

Free-agent linebacker Shaquille Leonard, who was released by the Indianapolis Colts last year in late November, intends to sign with a team and play in 2024, but he's also not ruling out retirement if the right opportunity doesn't come along. Since earning All-Pro or Pro Bowl honors in each of his first four seasons with […]

Jarren Duran's Strong June Continues After 3-for-5 Day On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran went 3-for-5 with one double, two RBI, and one stolen base in the team's 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Duran has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball in June and is currently slashing .384/.443/.640 with four home runs, six doubles, three triples, 13 RBI, […]

Will Reichard Has Been Impressive

Minnesota Vikings rookie kicker Will Reichard managed to put on a display during spring practices that confirms he has the leg to kick in the NFL for a long time. However, most of his efforts came during positional drills without a defense pressuring him and sometimes even without a snap. During the final organized team […]

Vikings Hoping To See A Jump From Jalen Nailor

It's clear that the Minnesota Vikings are hoping to see a jump from wide receiver Jalen Nailor in training camp this summer before making any final determinations about whether to acquire a veteran No. 3 wideout before the start of the 2024 regular season. Justin Jefferson is the obvious WR1 in Minnesota, with second-year pass-catcher […]

Erik Miller Opening, Spencer Howard To Serve As Bulk Reliever On Monday

The San Francisco Giants announced that pitcher Erik Miller will open the game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Miller last pitched on June 19, where he also started, and threw one scoreless inning with one walk and two strikeouts. The left-hander will start on Monday, but Spencer Howard is expected to follow him out […]

Chiefs Release Isaiah Buggs

The Kansas City Chiefs informed defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs of his release on Monday, according to a source. The move was expected after Buggs was arrested on June 16 on charges of domestic violence and burglary less than a month after he turned himself in for misdemeanor animal-cruelty charges. It remains to be seen if […]

When Will Giancarlo Stanton Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was removed early from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves due to left hamstring tightness. The 34-year-old slugger looked to be in pain as he attempted to score from second base, and he underwent imaging the following day. This is not a promising sign, as Stanton has been […]

TeeOffSports' PGA DFS Rankings Wizard Model - The Rocket Mortgage Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Make sure to follow me on X/Twitter @Teeoffsports to get my updated picks as the tournament progresses, and if you don't have that as one of your social media platforms, here is a link for my betting card weekly. Plays will always get updated as […]

Should I Stash James Wood In Redraft Leagues? Week 14 (2024)

As a fantasy baseball prospect, James Wood checks about every box for prospective fantasy managers. The Washington Nationals' top prospect is tearing up Triple-A this year in Rochester, interrupted only by an injured list stint with a hamstring injury. Wood is back in the Rochester lineup and hit a home run in the third of […]

When Is Shane Baz Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

Shane Baz has recently recovered from the Tommy John surgery that he underwent in September of 2022 and is nearing a return to the major leagues. The right-hander was sidelined through all of the 2023 season and recently was officially activated off the injured list. Baz was dealing with an oblique injury during Spring Training, […]

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tyler Lockett the WR2 for the Seahawks?

Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema ranked the Seattle Seahawks receiving unit tenth-best heading into the 2024 NFL season. They had the fifth-highest receiving grade as a group, with DK Metcalf receiving 82.3, Tyler Lockett at 77.6, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba at 63.9. Those numbers make it evident that Metcalf led the way for Seattle. Despite his […]

Is Jalin Hyatt or Darius Slayton the WR2 for the Giants?

While Malik Nabers is entering his rookie season, he has a legitimate chance to be the New York Giants' primary receiver. They selected him sixth overall after becoming a Unanimous All-American during his final season at LSU. New York's NFC team will have a great thing going if Nabers can duplicate what he did last […]

Is Josh Jacobs Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Offseason Injury Update

Josh Jacobs hopes to bounce back from a subpar 2023 season, wherein he finished with 233 carries, 805 rushing yards, and six touchdowns. While those numbers look solid, they pale compared to his 2022 All-Pro season (340 carries, a league-leading 1,653 yards, 12 touchdowns). As he prepares for the 2024 NFL season, he will be […]

Is Mike Williams Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Offseason Injury Update

Mike Williams has had some great performances throughout his seven NFL seasons. In 2021, he had a career-high 1,146 yards and nine touchdowns. Since then, injuries derailed his promising performance. After playing 13 games in 2022, a torn ACL limited him to three games last season. He finished with 19 receptions for 249 yards and […]

Is Marvin Harrison Jr. a Fantasy Football WR1 in 2024?

The Arizona Cardinals drafted highly touted wide receiver prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. with the fourth overall pick in this year's draft. The son of former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison enters the NFL with high expectations and is projected to have a monster rookie season. Fantasy football players worldwide have also taken notice of […]

Keon Coleman vs. Brian Thomas Jr. - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Every year, some rookies immediately make an impact in the NFL. In 2023, fantasy managers saw C.J. Stroud, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Puka Nacua, and Sam LaPorta all break out as rookies. All five of those players also finished top-10 at their respective positions in fantasy. Two rookies who could surprise a lot of fantasy managers […]

Three Long Shot NFL MVP Candidates – 2024 MVP Sleepers

While the 2024 NFL regular season is still a few months away, fans already have high hopes for their favorite team. Meanwhile, bettors have already placed several bets on the upcoming season, including who will win the MVP award. Quarterbacks typically win the MVP award, including 11 consecutive times. Last season, Lamar Jackson took home […]

When Will Giancarlo Stanton Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was removed early from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves due to left hamstring tightness. The 34-year-old slugger looked to be in pain as he attempted to score from second base, and he underwent imaging the following day. This is not a promising sign, as Stanton has been […]

Kyle Larson Takes Fourth At USA Today 301

Kyle Larson had one of the faster cars in terms of speed but the Hendrick Motorsports Racing car never could get to the lead. Larson only accumulated four stage points in the No. 5 car on Sunday. Larson slipped and slid his way up to fourth place by the end of the USA Today 301. […]

Heston Kjerstad - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ team leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Will it be any different the second time around? The Baltimore Orioles, in search of a bit of an offensive spark, have called up Heston Kjerstad for his second MLB stint this season. But how much will the talented designated hitter/outfielder play? […]

Tyler Reddick Settles For Sixth At New Hampshire

Tyler Reddick probably hoped NASCAR would end the race after 219 laps. The 23XI Racing driver was in the lead when the rains and weather delay came. However, NASCAR pulled an audible and decided to race on the wet tires. Reddick's No. 45 car moved up and down but still wound up sixth after the […]

Golf Course Preview for PGA Betting: Scouting the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic

If you enjoyed the birdie barrage on display at the Travelers last week, the PGA Tour has just the event for you in the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Winning scores have crested 23-under in four of the five iterations here in Detroit, and soft conditions throughout the midwest this summer could provide a harbinger for one […]

Alek Thomas To Take Part In Live Batting Practice On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas (hamstring) played seven innings in center field and had three at-bats on Saturday in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League and said his hamstring felt good. After an off day on Sunday, Thomas will take live batting practice against right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) on Monday and then head to Triple-A Reno […]

Zac Gallen To Throw Live Batting Practice Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Monday against outfielder Alek Thomas (hamstring). If everything goes well, Gallen could be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and return during the team's series against the Oakland Athletics from June 28-30. He was diagnosed with a strained right […]

Alexander Volkov Wins Four In A Row

Top contenders Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich squared up in the co-main event of UFC Saudi Arabia and it was Volkov who emerged victorious. It was a one-sided performance by Volkov who dominated Pavlovich throughout three rounds. The judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 with Volkov earning one of the biggest wins of […]

Sergei Pavlovich Loses Second Straight Fight

Sergei Pavlovich was defeated by former friend and training partner Alexander Volkov in the co-main event of UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Pavlovich entered the bout coming off a knockout loss to interim titleholder Tom Aspinall at UFC 295 in November. Heading into that fight, Pavlovich was on a six-fight winning streak. In this fight, […]

Daniel Rodriguez Loses Three Fights In A Row

Daniel Rodriguez looked to get back in the win column. However, it didn't go his way as he lost by a unanimous decision to Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Gastelum's weight issue and the resulting change in weight class might have influenced the outcome of the fight. The fight was moved to […]

Dean Kremer May Need Another Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander Dean Kremer (triceps) not making it past the first inning in his minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday was "not ideal." The low pitch count may require Kremer to make another rehab start before he's activated from the injured list and returns to Baltimore's starting […]

Should I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)

Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer is nearing a return to the major leagues and is worth stashing in all formats. Marlins skipper Skip Schumaker told the media that the 25-year-old should be expected back in the majors “soon” earlier in June, which suggests that a promotion could be right around the corner.  With […]