Jake Bauers Hits Grand Slam Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers had a huge game in his team's 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers in 10 innings on Wednesday. Bauers went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk to help power the Brewers to the win. The veteran first baseman gave the Brewers a 4-1 lead in the third […]

Re-Drafting The 2013 NFL Draft: An Entire First Round Do-Over

The 2013 NFL Draft was loaded with hidden gems and a couple of future Hall of Famers. But very few of the best players came early in the draft. Travis Kelce, for example, wasn't drafted until the third round. He might have gone later if head coach Andy Reid didn't already have a relationship with […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Is Jake Irvin The Real Deal?

When it came time to lock down the opening roster for this season, the Washington Nationals showed faith in a middle-of-the-road right-handed pitcher named Jake Irvin. He logged 121 MLB innings in 2023, resulting in a 4.61 ERA, 99 strikeouts, 54 walks, and 20 homers allowed. Irvin opened 2024 in Washington, and the results have […]

Tyrone Taylor Hits Three-Run Home Run On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor had a big game in his team's 12-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Taylor went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, two runs, and a walk in the win over the Yankees. The 30-year-old is expected to see more playing time with Starling Marte (knee) sidelined and […]

Gabriel Arias Steals A Base Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias turned in a solid outing in his team's 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Arias went 2-for-3 with a run, an RBI, and a stolen base but it wasn't enough as the Guardians dropped the series finale to Baltimore. The 24-year-old has been a super utility man this […]

Jarred Kelenic Comes Up Big In Wednesday Doubleheader

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic had a big day in his team's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Kelenic started in center field and hit leadoff in both contests, combining to go 6-for-9 with one homer, four RBI, and a stolen base across both games. The 24-year-old has been a solid contributor for […]

Jose Miranda Drives In Three In Win Wednesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda had a big game in an 8-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Miranda went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, one run, and three RBI in the win. The veteran got the Twins off to a fast start in the game, ripping a three-run double in the […]

Luis Matos Homers In Win Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos turned in a solid game in his team's 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Matos went 2-for-3 with a solo homer to help propel his team to victory. The 22-year-old's homer in the fifth inning broke a 3-3 tie and wound up being the difference in the […]

Dylan Cease Strikes Out Nine Wednesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease turned in a dominant start in an 8-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Cease threw seven innings of shutout ball while allowing just one hit, walking two, and notching nine strikeouts. The 28-year-old hurler improved his record to 7-6 this season, to go along with a 3.84 […]

Sean Manaea Picks Up Win Over Yankees

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea picked up the win in his team's 12-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Manaea threw five scoreless innings while allowing two hits, striking out three, and walking five in the outing. While the many walks are concerning from a fantasy perspective, fantasy managers will take the […]

Amari Cooper Still Seeking Lucrative Deal

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper told a representative from Betr that he's "trying to get paid this year." The 30-year-old continues to skip mandatory minicamp and pay the corresponding fines in order to build leverage as he seeks an extension from the Browns. He's due to hit free agency next year, and while he […]

49ers, Brandon Aiyuk Had Good Meeting Monday

The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had a "good meeting" on Monday and will continue to work toward a resolution amidst the 26-year-old's latest frustration, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. At this time, Aiyuk, who seeks a contract extension, has not made a formal trade request and the 49ers want […]

Jared McCain Goes To 76ers At No. 16

The Philadelphia 76ers selected guard Jared McCain with the 16th pick in the NBA draft. Known for both scoring and content creation, McCain will join Tyrese Maxey in a backcourt that could prove to be very dangerous on the offensive end. The one-and-done combo guard out of Duke averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, […]

Pharaoh Brown Headed For Significant Blocking Role?

Seattle Seahawks tight end Pharaoh Brown is expected to have a significant role as a blocker in 2024, former NFL quarterback Brock Huard told Mike Salk of Seattle Sports. This news follows some whispers out of Seattle (also from Huard) that Noah Fant will receive increased attention in the passing game but could lose some […]

Kel'el Ware Headed To Miami

The Miami Heat have drafted center Kel'el Ware out of Indiana with the 15th overall pick in the NBA draft. Despite Bam Adebayo occupying the starting center role, the Heat decided to go with a prospect who could potentially be his backup in the seven-footer from Arkansas. The big man played his freshman year at […]

Noah Fant To Get More Involved In Passing Game

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant "appears primed to be in line for a bigger share of the pass-catching role at the position" in 2024, according to Zac Hereth of Seattle Sports. The expectation is that Fant will have more opportunities to catch passes, allowing the Seahawks to push the ball down the field while […]

Dolphins Want Tua Tagovailoa Extension, Mulling Fair Value

The Miami Dolphins want to extend quarterback Tua Tagovailoa but are still evaluating a fair market value, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. As Schefter notes, the quarterback market shifted drastically this offseason when the Jacksonville Jaguars handed Trevor Lawrence a deal worth $55 million per year. Prior to that deal, the Dolphins likely couldn't have […]

Bub Carrington Drafted By Blazers, Shipped To Wizards

The Washington Wizards selected Bub Carrington out of the University of Pittsburgh after acquiring the Portland Trail Blazers pick in a deal that sent Deni Avdija out west. Carrington is only 18 years old and was the youngest player in the ACC last season. After compiling a historic high school career, he exploded onto the […]

Gavin Sheets Injured On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Gavin Sheets (heel) left Wednesday night's shutout loss to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers early with a jammed left heel. Sheets is being further evaluated. Before leaving the game prematurely, Sheets went 1-for-2 with a double. He was replaced in right field by Corey Julks. Even if Sheets' injury isn't serious […]

Nick Vogt's Big Week Includes Five Extra-Base Hits, Six RBI

San Diego Padres prospect Nick Vogt is a former seventh-round pick who has played a variety of outfield positions in his career. At the plate, he needs to cut down on strikeouts, especially for someone who isn't mashing dozens of homers on a yearly basis. Vogt can't afford to sacrifice discipline, which will in turn […]

Is Ryan Tannehill Still A Free Agent? Top Landing Spots For Tannehill in 2024

For a (initially) collegiate wide receiver, Ryan Tannehill has delivered a respectable NFL career as a quarterback. Tannehill's tenure in Tennessee came to an unceremonious end after five seasons rocking the Titans blue. A lengthy injury coupled with a losing record convinced the team to turn the reigns over to rookie Will Levis. Tannehill started […]

Didier Fuentes Tosses Six Scoreless Frames

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Didier Fuentes, still just 19 years old, signed with the club out of Colombia in 2022. A true athlete, Fuentes has certainly exceeded expectations early in the 2024 season by keeping his strikeout rate relatively high and maximizing his ground-ball rate. He headlines his repertoire with a fastball thrown in the […]

John Garcia Delivering Power Outburst

Houston Astros minor league catcher John Garcia, who wasn't selected until the 19th round of the 2022 draft, has emerged as an intriguing fantasy baseball prospect. The Grambling State product has put up terrific numbers at the plate this season, and even his relatively high strikeout rate can be excused given how well he's been […]

Devin Carter Selected By Kings At No. 13

The Sacramento Kings selected guard Devin Carter out of Providence with the 13th overall pick in the NBA draft. The junior guard started his college career at the University of South Carolina until he transferred to Providence for his sophomore and junior seasons. In his latest college year, Carter averaged 19.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 3.6 […]

Christian MacLeod Strikes Out 10, Allows No Runs

Minnesota Twins minor-league starting pitcher Christian MacLeod has emerged as an intriguing name to watch among fantasy baseball prospects. He sits in the low-to-mid 90s, throwing a fastball, curveball, and changeup. The breaking ball is certainly his best offering because of its lethal vertical movement, but his changeup is also above average. The biggest issue […]

Matt Shaw Launches Four Homers In Big Week

The Chicago Cubs selected second baseman Matt Shaw with the 13th pick in the first round of last summer's draft. The talented infielder has an advanced approach and high baseball IQ at the plate, showcasing a rare blend of both aggressiveness and discipline. He produces hard contact, hits to all parts of the field, and […]

Nikola Topic Falls To Thunder At No. 12

The Oklahoma City Thunder grabbed guard Nikola Topic (knee) at No. 12 overall after reports of the young Euro League star potentially going early in the lottery. The young Serbian made his Euro League debut at the age of just 16 and was the youngest player ever to score a point for Crvena Zvezda. One […]

Bulls Draft Matas Buzelis From G-League Ignite

The Chicago Bulls have selected forward Matas Buzelis from the G-League Ignite with the 11th pick in the NBA draft. The lengthy Lithuanian-American was a consensus five-star recruit before he decided to go directly into the G League with the Ignite instead of opting for college. In 26 appearances for the Ignite last season, Buzelis […]

Zach Edey Selected By The Grizzlies At No. 9

On Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies selected center Zach Edey with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Edey was one of the most dominant college players over the last two seasons, winning back-to-back John R. Wooden Awards. For Purdue last season, the big man averaged 25.2 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and […]

Jazz Select Cody Williams At No. 10

The Utah Jazz drafted Cody Williams out of the University of Colorado at 10th overall in the 2024 NBA draft on Wednesday. The young forward is the younger brother of current Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams. In his only season at Colorado, Williams averaged 11.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while knocking down […]