Buccaneers Officially Put Franchise Tag On Antoine Winfield Jr.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially placed the franchise tag on safety Antoine Winfield Jr. on Tuesday, according to sources. It will be a placeholder until the two sides can hammer out a long-term contract extension that they will continue to work on and want to get done. If Winfield plays out the 2024 season on […]

Texans Agree To Three-Year Deal With Dalton Schultz

The Houston Texans agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal to re-sign tight end Dalton Schultz on Tuesday with $23.5 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to sources. Schultz will now remain a key weapon for second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud. Schultz was the top tight end scheduled to be a free agent this year, but […]

Taj Bradley - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 257 CURRENT ADP: ~290 overall ANALYSIS: The Rays seem to find a way to churn out valuable starting pitchers. With their payroll issues, they usually tend to shy away from spending significant money on their rotation. Instead of signing Tyler Glasnow to a long-term extension, they decided to trade him to […]

LIV Golf Betting Picks: 2024 Hong Kong Preview and Best Bets

The LIV Golf League will hold this week’s event at Hong Kong Golf Club, located in Fanling, Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Golf Club was established in 1889 with the course and clubhouse being located in Happy Valley. The Old Course at Fanling was not built until 1911 and the clubhouse did not open until […]

Giants Don't Use Franchise Tag On Saquon Barkley

The New York Giants are not using the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back Saquon Barkley again, according to a source. It means that Barkley will hit the open market next week and will be one of the top free agents in a very good running back class this offseason. The franchise tag for […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/5/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight we've got an eight-game slate headlined by a TNT doubleheader of Celtics at Cavaliers and Suns at Nuggets. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. The key to being successful […]

Luis Urias Playing In Cactus League Game Tuesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Luis Urias (shoulder) is starting at third base and batting seventh in the order for the team's Cactus League game on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. It's the first time that Urias has played third base in a game this spring as he returns from a bout of right-shoulder soreness. As long […]

When Does NFL Free Agency Start? 2024 NFL Offseason Schedule

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone, meaning the NFL Draft is less than two months away. Yet, the teams are taking a short break from focusing on the draft to prepare for free agency. While the NFL Draft is the most talked about offseason event, free agency has a significant role in […]

Florio's Football Show: NFL Combine Standouts, Russell Wilson Released!

Michael F. Florio is back talking the 2024 NFL Combine. Who stood out and could be climbing up draft boards? Plus, results you should care about that aren't getting talked about enough. Florio talks about that and the Broncos releasing Russell Wilson and where the veteran signal caller could end up playing next season. Be […]

Yuki Matsui Throwing A Bullpen Tuesday

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui (back), who dealt with early spring back spasms, is throwing a bullpen session in camp on Tuesday. Manager Mike Shildt said that if all goes well with the bullpen, there should be plenty of time to get Matsui built up for the start of the 2024 regular season. […]

CBB DFS: Main DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/5/24)

It's Super Tuesday and DraftKings is backing up that billing. We have 16 games across two slates with a nice split of 10 games and a six-game nightcap. We will start with the 10-game main slate breakdown, but I won't leave you hanging! I'm around for the night slate, too. Most of the games start […]

Cedric Mullins Still Sore, Going For MRI

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) is still sore on Tuesday after being pulled from the team's Grapefruit League game early on Monday with hamstring tightness. The team is still considering him day-to-day, but they may have him undergo a precautionary MRI from a baseline standpoint. "It's still a little […]

Oswald Peraza Back In Action For Yankees

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against the New York Mets, starting at second base and batting fifth. Peraza is back in spring training action after missing a week with right-shoulder tightness. The 23-year-old will be ready for Opening Day at the end of […]

Eugenio Suarez, Alek Thomas Return To The Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (side) and outfielder Alek Thomas (wrist) are both back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Suarez is at third base and is batting fifth, while Thomas is in the seven-hole and is playing center field. The 32-year-old Suarez is the more attractive […]

Josh Jung To Play In Minor-League Game

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (calf) will hit in a minor-league game at spring training on Tuesday. He still isn't running 100 percent but might not be far from serving as a designated hitter in a Cactus League game. Jung took live batting practice on Monday after he was cleared to resume baseball activities […]

Kevin Gausman Plays Catch Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) played catch in camp on Tuesday and felt good. He will play catch again on Wednesday and is currently considered day-to-day with right-shoulder fatigue. Fellow starter Alek Manoah (shoulder) is dealing with the same thing and will play catch on Tuesday for the second straight day. We should […]

Josh Lowe Confident He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (hip) said his left hip is feeling better. He will be re-evaluated on Tuesday and could resume baseball activities in the next couple days at camp. Lowe remains confident that he will be ready and full-go before Opening Day on March 28. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has been shut […]

A.J. Puk A Favorite To Begin Year In The Rotation

With Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) now likely to open the year on the injured list due to a shoulder issue, it would appear that left-hander A.J. Puk is now the heavy favorite to open the regular season as the team's No. 3 starter. The 28-year-old southpaw has been transitioning from a relief role […]

Braxton Garrett Unlikely To Be On Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) is unlikely to be on the Opening Day roster. Garrett has been dealing with left-shoulder soreness since early in camp. He's throwing a bullpen session in camp on Tuesday, but he still hasn't progressed to throwing live batting practice against hitters. The 26-year-old southpaw […]

Paul Skenes To Start In The Minors

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that the team has told top pitching prospect Paul Skenes that he will start the 2024 season in the minors leagues. Cherington added that there are boxes Skenes must still check, but he will remain in major-league camp in spring training to get his work in. In three […]

Andrew McCutchen Making Spring Debut Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen (Achilles) said that he is making his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday. "Got a uniform in here. Might as well wear it," McCutchen said. The 37-year-old said his modified, back-field program this spring has kept his health/body in a great spot entering the 2024 season. McCutchen suffered a partial […]

J.P. France On Target To Be Ready By Opening Day

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) will face hitters in live batting practice in camp on Wednesday and is on target to begin the 2024 regular season in the starting rotation. France has been working his way back from right-shoulder inflammation in spring training and should have enough time to get stretched out for the […]

Justin Verlander Will Start On Injured List

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (shoulder) will start the 2024 regular season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada confirmed on Tuesday. Verlander's right shoulder didn't respond the way he'd hoped this offseason, which caused him to come to spring training behind all the other starting pitchers. The 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner has been […]

Justin Thomas Is Making His Second Start At Bay Hill

So far in 2024, Justin Thomas has played in four events, which has resulted in one top-five, one top-10, one top-15, and a missed cut. However, it's worth noting that things have transpired in that order. JT still has the ball-striking prowess we've come to expect, but there has been no magic to be found […]

Thairo Estrada Smacks First Extra-Base Hit Of Spring

San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada went 1-for-3 with a double in Saturday's 3-2 Cactus League loss to the San Diego Padres. It was Estrada's first extra-base hit of the spring, and he's now 4-for-15 (.267) with a run scored, no walks, and four strikeouts through five spring games. Estrada is projected to hit […]

Sonny Gray Dealing With Hamstring Strain, Opening Day In Question

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray left Monday's spring training start in the second inning with what is now being called a mild hamstring strain. According to Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak, Gray's status for Opening Day is now in question and it is possible he could begin the season on the […]

Lucas Giolito Could Miss Entire Season With Partially Torn UCL

Feeling discomfort after his last spring outing, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (elbow) was checked out, and imaging showed that he likely has a partially torn UCL and a flexor strain. Giolito may need surgery, which would mean he'd miss the entire season. The former first-round draft pick signed with Boston in the […]

Jarred Kelenic - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 211 CURRENT ADP: ~235 ANALYSIS: Outfielder Jarred Kelenic was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Atlanta Braves this offseason, and a change of scenery could be a great thing for him in 2024 and beyond. Kelenic now goes to a Braves team that has a history of developing young […]

Logan O'Hoppe - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values and Sleepers (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 178 CURRENT ADP: ~205 ANALYSIS:  It can be argued that Logan O'Hoppe already broke out last September, but since his ADP is nearly 200 overall, it appears that much of the sports world was busy with football instead of watching the Angels cruise to fourth place in the AL […]

Shane Baz Return Delayed A Week By Oblique Injury

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz (elbow), who has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery, was close to throwing his first live batting practice session but "tweaked an oblique picking up a weight." It's estimated that the 24-year-old will be delayed in his throwing progression by about a week now. Baz wasn't […]