Gavin Williams Shut Down For A Week

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (elbow) felt the same right-elbow discomfort after his latest start in Arizona as he did this spring. He will receive an injection and will be shut down for seven days as a result. The Guardians are hoping Williams can then resume throwing and won't be set back too far. It's […]

J.D. Martinez Expected To Make Season Debut Friday

As long as New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) comes out of his final minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday without a setback, the team expects him to be their starting DH on Friday night against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Martinez signed with the Mets late in spring training but […]

Top Landing Spots for Odell Beckham Jr. - 2024 NFL Free Agency Outlook

The lack of depth and playmaking ability at the wide receiver position across the NFL is evident. While many teams will attempt to boost their receiving corps through the NFL Draft, there are still a slew of veteran wideouts roaming free agency. Among those names are some viable candidates who could instantaneously be an upgrade […]

James Hurst Announces Retirement From Football

Veteran offensive tackle James Hurst announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, marking the end of a 10-year professional career. The 32-year-old was originally undrafted out of North Carolina in the 2014 class and signed by the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent. He spent six seasons with Baltimore before four campaigns with the […]

Nationals Put Lane Thomas On Injured List

The Washington Nationals officially placed outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left-MCL sprain and recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move, according to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo. The 28-year-old Thomas hit just .184 with two home runs, 10 RBI, […]

Is Matt Ryan A Future Hall Of Famer? Analyzing Ryan's Career After Retirement Announcement

After spending the 2023 NFL season as an analyst, former league MVP Matt Ryan has officially announced his retirement. Ryan signed a one-day contract with the Atlanta Falcons to retire as a member of the team that drafted him with the third overall pick in 2008. Ryan spent 14 incredible seasons in Atlanta, becoming the […]

No New Deal “Imminent” For Jared Goff

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a monster 2023 season, throwing for 4,575 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He led Detroit to the No. 3 seed in the NFC and the organization won two playoff games in a single postseason for the first time since 1957. On Wednesday, the team signed Pro Bowl wide […]

Blake Snell's Strain Considered Moderate

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin classified left-hander Blake Snell's groin strain as moderate, and he could stay on the injured list beyond the 15 days, but that's to be determined right now. Snell felt the groin strain while throwing a bullpen session the other day and shut himself down briefly, but he didn't feel […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Called Up By Cubs

The Chicago Cubs called up outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday with outfielder Cody Bellinger (rib) landing on the 10-day injured list due to a rib fracture, according to manager Craig Counsell. Crow-Armstrong is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and deserves immediate waiver-wire consideration in mixed fantasy leagues, as he […]

Zurich Classic Market Movers - Sharp Money Report and What It Means For PGA DFS (Premium Content)

Welcome to Market Movers for the 2024 Zurich Classic! In this article, I will take a closer look at the sharp money action for the 2024 Zurich Classic head-to-head matchup markets with a heightened focus on how this impacts the current pricing and also how it can be analyzed to find advantageous positions in DFS. […]

Cody Bellinger Heads To Injured List With Rib Fracture

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (rib) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right-rib fracture that he suffered on Tuesday when he crashed into the outfield wall at Wrigley Field, according to manager Craig Counsell. Prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong is being called up from the minors in a corresponding move. […]

2024 NFL Draft - Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Predictions (Three-Round Mock)

Steelers 2024 NFL Draft First-Round Prediction Pick: No. 20 Overall Player Prediction: Jackson Powers-Johnson - C, Oregon DRAFT ANALYSIS: The Steelers are old school when it comes to the draft, eyeballing the best player on the board with a devil-may-care attitude about the so-called analytical draft value. Jackson Powers-Johnson, fresh from stealing the show at […]

Coach Knows Ball: Rome Odunze NFL Draft Film Breakdown of Washington WR

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2024 class. I'm a college football coach with nine years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]

Who is RB1 in the 2024 NFL Draft Class?

It’s no secret that the 2024 class does not have a dominant Round 1 lock running back in the fold. However, there are a number of backs that profile as Day 2 selections and can step in and make an immediate impact on the gridiron. I would argue that there are at least eight incoming […]

Where Will Marvin Harrison Jr. Land? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

Living up to the legacy of your Hall of Fame father is a big ask. It's an even bigger ask when you share the same name. Marvin Harrison Jr. will enter the league with marginally better draft capital than his dad (who was selected 19th overall in 1996). Junior is projected to be a top-five […]

Brandon Drury Out Again As Hamstring Injury Lingers

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said that infielder Brandon Drury (hamstring), who is out of the lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, has been feeling soreness from a left-hamstring injury he suffered last week. Washington added that Drury was left out of Wednesday's lineup as a precaution but […]

Heston Kjerstad Sitting Against Left-Hander

Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Heston Kjerstad is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson. Kjerstad made his 2024 debut for the O's on Tuesday against a right-hander and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, so he'll head to the bench on Wednesday against a lefty that has been pitching […]

Ryan Mountcastle Back In Orioles Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (knee) is back at first base and is hitting third in the order for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tyler Anderson. Mountcastle will return to action after missing the last two games with knee soreness. The 27-year-old former 36th overall pick in 2015 has been […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - The 2024 Zurich Classic (Premium Content)

There is a nuance to this course this week that we will be looking to try use to take advantage of the format that includes Best Ball (each team plays their two individual balls and takes the best score in R1 and R3), while alternate shot allows golfers to pick the order they tee off […]

Who Is WR1 In The 2024 NFL Draft Class?

The 2024 NFL Draft is just one day out, but there's still debate on who is the top wide receiver in the class. Many believed Marvin Harrison Jr. would be the clear-cut No. 1 wide receiver in this draft class since his breakout season in 2022. However, Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze are elite prospects […]

2024 NFL Draft Predictions: Who Will Be The First Tight End Selected After Brock Bowers?

We finally made it. The 2024 NFL Draft is tomorrow, and at long last us hungry fantasy football enthusiasts will learn where this talented crop of incoming rookies will be starting their professional careers. It’s no secret that Georgia’s Brock Bowers is labeled as a “generational” tight end prospect. He has been in the eyes […]

Darkhorse Teams To Select A Quarterback In The First Round Of The 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft has finally arrived. Like every year, most of the conversations surrounding the NFL Draft are about the quarterback position. Many believe the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, and New England Patriots will select a quarterback with their top three picks. Furthermore, the Minnesota Vikings reportedly are very likely to trade up to […]

Masataka Yoshida On The Bench Again Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is once again on the bench for Wednesday's contest against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Carlos Carrasco. The lefty-swinging outfielder hasn't started a game since April 20 as it's unclear if he is dealing with an injury or is simply in manager Alex Cora's doghouse. He did make a […]

Broncos Interested In J.J. McCarthy

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning recently talked with Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy and said the Broncos are interested in him with the 2024 NFL draft beginning on Thursday night. "I know Denver is very interested in him and it sounded like a place he'd love to come to but it's a little bit out […]

Christian Scott Continues To Dominate At Triple-A

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Christian Scott has been excellent at the Triple-A level this season, posting a 2.76 xFIP, 14.81 K/9, and 1.74 BB/9. He has gone 3-0 over the course of four starts, including a strong performance on Tuesday that saw him strike out eight batters over 6.1 innings, allowing just two runs, […]

Rafael Devers Officially Returning On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (knee) is officially in the club's starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Carlos Carrasco. It was reported on Tuesday that Devers would sit out one more game before returning as the team's designated hitter for Wednesday's contest. It's been a slow start at […]

2024 NFL Draft Injury News - Updates For Jonathon Brooks, Jordan Travis, Cooper DeJean, Kool-Aid McKinstry

The 2024 NFL Draft is here! It's an exciting time for NFL fans and prospects alike, but unfortunately, there are a handful of players who are battling injury concerns before their professional careers even begin. Some injuries will affect a player's draft stock, so it's worth glancing over the latest injury news regarding rising rookies. […]

Brayan Bello Hits 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (lat) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right-lat tightness. The club has recalled right-hander Zack Kelly to take his spot on the active roster. It's another tough injury blow to the club's starting rotation as both Garrett Whitlock and Nick Pivetta are sidelined. Additionally, slugger […]

Xavien Howard Fully Cleared For Football Activities

Free-agent cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) was fully cleared for football activities earlier in April, his doctor informed teams in a letter. Howard is currently a free agent and battled a foot injury last year that limited him to 13 games with the Miami Dolphins. In those 13 games, he had 45 tackles (36 solo), an […]

NFL Draft Busts: Ranking The 10 Biggest Draft Flops of the 2020s (So Far)

Make no mistake about it, playing in the NFL is hard. Being a good player in the NFL is even harder. No matter how excellent a player might be in college, it doesn't always translate to the professional level. If making it in the NFL is difficult for a player, you can imagine the almost […]