Rory McIlroy Withdraws From Travelers Championship

Rory McIlroy made an announcement earlier on Monday, stating that he has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. In his statement, McIlroy not only conveyed his congratulations to Bryson DeChambeau for his recent victory at the U.S. Open this past weekend, but also revealed his intention to take a […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Arm

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (arm) suffered a fracture to the radial neck of his right arm on Sunday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox but will not need surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the injury. Still, Rizzo could miss anywhere from four to six weeks. It's unclear what the […]

Tyler Reddick Unlucky at Iowa, but Still a Relative Non-Factor Before That

Tyler Reddick had a relatively mediocre run by his standards last night at Iowa, which doesn't come as much of a surprise since the Toyotas were slow in the race, not to mention that short tracks tend to be arguably Reddick's weakest track type. Reddick was unlucky as he got trapped a lap down when […]

Kyle Larson Made Electrifying Charge Through Field at Iowa Until Late Race Crash

Kyle Larson had another electrifying drive in yesterday's inaugural Iowa Corn 350 until being caught up in a crash when Daniel Suárez spun him into Denny Hamlin. Larson won his fourth pole of the season and although eventual winner, Ryan Blaney, passed him a couple of times, Larson still had a 4-2 lead change record […]

Denny Hamlin Inexplicably Slow in Inaugural Iowa Race

Denny Hamlin shockingly had one of his worst runs in years in last night's Iowa race. Although he qualified 12th and was a pre-race favorite because he usually adapts well to rough track conditions and abrasive surfaces, as he did at Bristol, Hamlin rapidly fell through the pack and was surprisingly lapped multiple times on […]

Christopher Bell the Sole Bright Spot for Toyota at Iowa

In a race where Toyota badly struggled, Christopher Bell was the only bright spot for the manufacturer in last night's Iowa race. Bell rallied to a fourth-place finish while all three of his Joe Gibbs Racing teammates spent most of the race outside the top 15. He got trapped a lap down when he pitted […]

Brendan Rodgers May Not Need A Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) was out at Coors Field on Monday doing a full day of baseball activities before the series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies are still deciding if Rodgers will go on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque before he is reinstated from the injured […]

Brenton Doyle Back In Rockies Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) is starting in center field and is batting leadoff for the Rockies on Monday for the series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander James Paxton. Left-patellar tendonitis kept Doyle out the last two games, but he's feeling better now and is ready to roll to start […]

Jordan Lawlar To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) is expected to miss an extended period of time after suffering an injury during Saturday's game with Triple-A Reno. The 21-year-old underwent an MRI on Sunday to determine the severity of the injury. It's not good news as it appears Lawlar has suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain. […]

Justin Lawrence Activated From Injured List

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence (shoulder) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The right-hander will return to the bullpen after missing three weeks of action due to a shoulder strain. The assumption is that he'll work his way back into the closer mix, but this is a situation to avoid […]

Shohei Ohtani Moves Into Leadoff Spot

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will move up into the leadoff spot ahead of Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers will shake up their lineup and have Ohtani bat first and Will Smith bat second with Freddie Freeman in the three-hole. The move to put Ohtani in the leadoff spot appears […]

Klay Thompson Open To All "External Options"

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, impending free-agent guard Klay Thompson is open to all "external options" in free agency this summer. The Warriors want him back. However, it remains to be seen how much Golden State is willing to bid for his services. But considering teams like the Orlando Magic could make Thompson […]

Jose Suarez Gets Designated For Assignment

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez has been designated for assignment by the organization on Monday. This doesn't come as much of a shock given how poorly Suarez has pitched this season. Most recently, Suarez gave up five runs in one inning during Sunday's outing against the San Francisco Giants. He holds a 8.15 […]

Luis Rengifo Sitting Out On Monday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (wrist) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This comes a day after Rengifo suffered a wrist contusion during Sunday's contest. Rengifo mentioned to reporters afterwards that he believes he could play on Monday. However, the Angels are taking the cautious approach […]

Brandon Drury Activated And Playing On Monday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The veteran slugger is back in the mix after missing nearly six weeks of action due to a strained hamstring. Drury was struggling with the bat before going down, so hopefully some time off will help him get […]

Chris Godwin vs. Calvin Ridley - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Wide receivers have taken over the first round of fantasy drafts in recent years. That has never been truer heading into the 2024 season, as eight wide receivers have an ADP inside the top 12.  As a result, wide receivers are coming off the board quickly in drafts. However, don't worry if you don't grab […]

George Pickens vs. Zay Flowers: Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the worst quarterback situations in the NFL last year, yet George Pickens performed quite well and put the league on notice in his sophomore season. Zay Flowers, on the other hand, flourished in the Baltimore Ravens' new offense under Todd Monken and had a stellar rookie season. Everyone expects […]

Is Daniel Bellinger or Theo Johnson the TE1 for the Giants?

Darren Waller’s retirement left an opening for the New York Giants starting tight end position. The ceiling isn’t high after Waller finished with 52 receptions for 552 yards and a touchdown last season. But as the 2024 NFL season draws near, there are two leading candidates to take over the TE1 spot. First is Daniel […]

Why Is Aaron Rodgers Not At Mandatory Minicamp? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP, has raised eyebrows by skipping mandatory minicamp for an unexcused reason, as per head coach Robert Saleh. Saleh told the media that the four-time NFL MVP has been communicating with him, but he had a more important event to attend. Saleh further explained that Rodgers […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Off The Mound

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) said he threw off a mound during a bullpen session on Monday for the first time since having Tommy John surgery last June. deGrom threw around 15 pitches on Monday and felt good after throwing all fastballs. The 35-year-old veteran hurler will continue to build his arm up with […]

Max Scherzer To Make His Next Start With Rangers

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (back, thumb) will come off the 60-day injured list and make his next start with the Rangers in the majors. Manager Bruce Bochy didn't give an exact date for Scherzer's 2024 debut, but this weekend against the visiting Kansas City Royals. Scherzer allowed three earned runs on four hits while […]

Josh Smith Still Out Monday

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith said he's dealing with soreness/tightness in his "lower glute/upper hamstring" area and is out of the starting lineup for the fourth straight game on Monday against the visiting New York Mets. However, Smith said he feels like he's getting better every day and said he feels like it's precautionary. He's […]

Jordan Romano Could Be Back On A Mound On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) is long-tossing from 90 to 120 feet on Monday, and if all goes well with his throwing session, he could get back on a mound as early as this Wednesday. Romano has yet to throw off a mound again since landing on the 15-day injured list on June […]

Kingsley Suamataia Trending To Start Immediately

Kansas City Chiefs rookie offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia has shared first-team reps with Wanya Morris this offseason, but the first-year player out of BYU is trending toward being the Week 1 starter at left tackle. Suamataia was selected with the No. 63 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, so the fact that he's already […]

Chad Green Next Up For Closer Role In Toronto

With Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) unavailable early this week due to an ulnar-nerve issue in his right arm, right-hander Chad Green will serve as the team's closer, according to manager John Schneider. Remember, Jordan Romano (elbow) is on the injured list for the second time this year. Garcia had to be […]

No Structural Damage For Yimi Garcia

An MRI exam on Sunday on Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) showed some ulna nerve symptoms in his right elbow but no structural damage, which manager John Schneider described as "great news." The Blue Jays are still determining the next steps on Garcia, and he could still land on the injured list. […]

Jared Wiley Getting Reps With Starting Offense

Kansas City Chiefs rookie tight end Jared Wiley is already getting reps with the starting offense, according to reporter Charles Goldman. "Wiley might turn out to be the biggest surprise of the 2024 NFL draft class for Kansas City. He's already getting a lot of play with the starters, getting looks in the red zone […]

When Will Cristian Javier Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Houston Astros are having their pitching depth tested this season. The season began with Justin Verlander having an injury that delayed him several weeks. Then Jose Urquidy got hurt and was ruled out for the season. That's not to mention both Luis Garcia and Lance McCullers Jr. who both had major surgery in the […]

Casey Washington Getting Noticed This Offseason

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington has a tough road to playing time as a rookie, considering he was a sixth-round selection in the 2024 NFL draft. However, Falcons writer Daniel Flick reports that the Illinois product is making waves this offseason. "After rookie minicamp, Washington started OTAs working with the third- and fourth-string offenses," […]

Nathan Lukes Has Surgery On His Thumb

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes (thumb) underwent surgery to fix the UCL in his left thumb last Wednesday. There is no timeline on his return yet, but he's expected to return later this season. Lukes suffered a left-thumb injury while playing for Triple-A Buffalo. The 29-year-old made a strong bid for the regular season […]