Nolan Jones Not Playing Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back) is out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting San Diego Padres after he was pulled from Tuesday's victory with back stiffness. With Jones resting on the bench, Jake Cave is getting the start in left field for the Rockies and will hit eighth against Padres […]

Jani Hakanpaa Remains Out On Wednesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) will remain sidelined for Game 2 against the Golden Knights on Wednesday. He hasn't seen any game action since March 16, missing 14 consecutive games. Hakanpaa finished the regular season with 12 (two goals, 10 assists) points, 123 blocks, and a team-high 196 hits in 64 games. Despite […]

Sixto Sanchez To Start On Thursday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez will get the start for the series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The last time Sanchez started in a big-league game was in Game 3 of the 2020 National League Division Series against the Braves. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has made his return to the majors in […]

2024 NFL Draft - Teams Most Likely To Draft A Running Back On Day 2

We are less than 24 hours away from the 2024 NFL Draft kicking off on April 25 in Detroit. The draft is one of the most exciting times of the year, as hundreds of NFL prospects will hear their names called on stage. The first round will be held on Thursday, while the second and third rounds will […]

Tyler Myers Battling The Flu

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers missed Tuesday's Game 2 against Nashville with the flu. Myers finished the regular season by averaging a point per game across his last five appearances and also performed well in Game 1. He finished as a plus-one for the contest across 19:08 of action, recording two shots, three blocks, and […]

Rockies Recall Hunter Goodman, Option Michael Toglia

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they recalled utility man Hunter Goodman from Triple-A Albuquerque and optioned infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia to Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Goodman, the club's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets called up to the majors after hitting .298 with seven home runs and 10 doubles in the first […]

Joey Gallo To Take Over In Right Field

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that the plan for now is to play Joey Gallo in right field after the team placed outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a Grade 2 MLB sprain in his left knee. Rookie infielder Trey Lipscomb, who was called up from Triple-A Rochester, […]

Chargers Potentially Targeting Offensive Tackle At No. 5 Pick

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to undergo a rebuilding phase following the hiring of head coach Jim Harbaugh and the departures of long-time offensive weapons Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, and Mike Williams. L.A. has been rumored to be a top landing spot for Ohio State wideout Marvin Harrison or LSU wideout Malik Nabers, but […]

Lane Thomas Dealing With Grade 2 Knee Sprain

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) is dealing with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee after getting hurt in Tuesday night's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. "It could've been a lot worse," Martinez said. Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and is […]

Hitters to Be Concerned About, Excited For: Fantasy Baseball Statcast Analysis (Week 5)

After months of research dedicated to finding the best fantasy baseball values, breakouts, and busts, somehow we are almost 15% through the MLB season. The injuries have been plentiful (unfortunately), the Pittsburgh Pirates are once again dominant in April, and the Guardians are the best team in baseball, as expected. One of the most important […]

Giants To Pass On QB If Drake Maye Is Gone?

The New York Giants are in an interesting predicament at the quarterback spot. The organization signed Daniel Jones (knee) to a four-year, $160 million deal last offseason, but he didn't play well in 2023, and he is coming off a torn ACL. There has been plenty of buzz surrounding New York selecting a quarterback in […]

Addison Barger Being Called Up By Blue Jays

Outfield prospect Addison Barger is joining the Toronto Blue Jays in Kansas City on Wednesday and is expected to be active, according to a source. Barger offers left-handed power and the ability to play the corner-outfield spots as well as third base. It's notable after outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) left Tuesday night's game with hip-flexor […]

Michael Penix Jr. Could Be Among Top-Four Quarterbacks Selected

University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has seemingly been rising up draft boards this offseason, and NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that he could enter the discussion to be one of the first four quarterbacks off the board. "It's been assumed the top four QBs are Williams, Daniels, Maye, and McCarthy," […]

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 […]