Endy Rodriguez To Miss 2024 Season Due To Elbow Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) will miss the 2024 season due to UCL reconstruction surgery on his right elbow and a repair of his right flexor tendon, per MLB.com's Jake Crouse. The Pirates stated that the 23-year-old initially sustained an injury in mid-November during a Dominican winter league with Estrellas Orientales. Rodriguez was one […]

Jeter Downs Designated For Assignment Tuesday

Washington Nationals infielder Jeter Downs was designated for assignment Tuesday, per MLB.com's Jessica Camerato. The move came to make room on the 40-man roster for recently-signed relief pitcher Dylan Floro. The 25-year-old Downs was a former top shortstop prospect for the Boston Red Sox, but he spent most of his time in 2023 with the […]

T.J. Watt Limited In Tuesday’s Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (concussion) was a limited participant in the team's practice on Tuesday. Watt appeared to hit his head hard after a collision with New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott last Thursday. But, after a brief check with the medical staff, he was cleared to return. However, on Friday, Watt reported […]

Dodgers Reportedly Targeting Josh Hader

Despite recently making a massive signing of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow), the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly targeting top free-agent closer Josh Hader, per Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci. The salary deferrals in Ohtani's contract may allow the Dodgers to bring in one or several top-tier additional players. Hader had an excellent bounce-back 2023 season […]

Maxx Crosby Does Not Practice On Tuesday

The Las Vegas Raiders held a walkthrough practice on Tuesday. But if they were to practice, defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee) would have been a non-participant. Crosby has been dealing with this knee issue for a couple of weeks now. However, it hasn't stopped him from playing. He has suited up for every Raiders game […]

Mets To Pursue Blake Snell If Yoshinobu Yamamoto Signs Elsewhere

The New York Mets will reportedly target free-agent starting pitcher Blake Snell if they do not end up signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason. While Yamamoto is the team's top pitching target, his high intrigue and potentially hefty deal could result in the Mets not landing him. Snell is the reigning National League Cy Young winner […]

John Collins Questionable Versus The Knicks

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. The former Hawk has played well in his first season with the Jazz, averaging 14.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks, so fantasy managers hope he'll be healthy enough to return. Utah could certainly use him back, considering Jordan […]

NFL DFS Rankings for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 15 Picks for Cash and GPP Contests

It seems like we’ve said this a lot, but there aren’t a lot of high totals on this weekend’s slate. Four games have a total north of 40 points, and only one of those games is in the early window. You’ll need heavy player minutes remaining (PMR) heading into the 4 pm games if you […]

Walker Kessler Questionable On Wednesday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is considered questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup versus the Knicks. The 22-year-old has battled numerous injuries throughout the season, most recently missing Monday's meeting with OKC because of a foot issue. But the ailment isn't considered anything that will keep him out for an extended period, although it still […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - December 13, 2023

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will be bringing you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental […]

Is Nico Collins Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins left the team's Week 14 loss to the New York Jets with a calf injury and did not return. Collins has been a crucial player for the Texans when healthy this season, but he's also been a little dinged up at times. Will Nico Collins be available for the […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Won't Play Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Boston was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. The Clippers have decided to hold him out, but it doesn't sound like a long term issue. Regardless, Boston hasn't […]

Bones Hyland Available On Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bones Hyland (shoulder) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Hyland sat out of their last game due to a right shoulder strain. Luckily, it appears to be a minor issue and he'll be available for this game. However, Hyland hasn't been a big part of the rotation […]

Chimezie Metu Starting On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu will move into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Suns will shake up their starting unit with Kevin Durant (ankle) unavailable for this game. Metu will receive his first start of the season, which should mean more fantasy value for him. He finished […]

Bradley Beal Officially Starting On Tuesday

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (back) is in the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The 30-year-old is finally ready to play for the first time this month. Beal has only played in three games this season while he continues to deal with a lingering back issue. However, he'll play […]

Seth Curry Won't Return On Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (ankle) won't return for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard exited the game due to left ankle soreness after only playing 12 games. The Mavs are going to take the cautious approach and hold out Curry for the rest of the game. Jaden Hardy should see […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Returns To Tuesday's Game

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (head) has returned to the court for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran guard was considered questionable to return after suffering a head contusion during the first quarter. Despite that, it appears Caldwell-Pope is fine and will be available for the second half of this game. The Nuggets […]

Connor Williams Lost For Season With Torn ACL

Miami Dolphins center Connor Williams (knee) was diagnosed with a torn ACL and will be lost for the remainder of the season. Williams injured his knee during his team's Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday night. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that Williams tore his ACL. Williams is […]

Nikola Jokic Ejected From Tuesday's Game

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The superstar big man was tossed for arguing a call with a little over a minute left before halftime. Jokic will finish the time with four points, nine rebounds, and six assists in 16 minutes of action. The assumption is that […]

When Will Ka'imi Fairbairn Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Houston Texans have been without kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn since Week 9 when he suffered a quad injury in a win over the Buccaneers. The team was forced to use kicker Dare Ogunbowale as the kicker in that game. Since then, Fairbairn has been on the sidelines while Matt Ammendola has kicked for the Texans. […]

Maurice Hurst II Lost For Season

Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Maurice Hurst II (pectoral) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, ending his 2023 season. Hurst suffered a torn pectoral muscle during Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and will now look towards the 2024 season. Hurst played in 13 games this season, racking up 22 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one interception, […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15: Top Free Agent Adds Include Ty Chandler, D'Onta Foreman, Chase Brown, Antonio Gibson

All fantasy managers are to be commended for rising to the unique challenges that have unfolded during this regular season. The weeks have advanced at a relentless pace and we have entered the postseason in the majority of leagues. Congratulations to those of you who have qualified for the fantasy playoffs, as you have successfully navigated […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 15 include Zay Jones, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Curtis Samuel

With last week in the rearview, it's time to look ahead to Week 15 with our wide receiver fantasy football waiver wire pickups. There are some good upside wide receivers out there on the waiver wire, so this is a good chance for you to bolster your fantasy lineup. Below, you'll find some wide receivers […]

Top Week 15 Quarterback Pickups - Best Fantasy QB Adds, Streamers Include Matthew Stafford, Jake Browning, Joe Flacco, more

There were some solid quarterback performances in Week 14. In the most unlikely of events, we got Desmond Ridder, Joe Flacco, and Zach Wilson as three of four 300-yard passers. Additionally, five quarterbacks had three passing touchdowns, which helped sustain the quarterback position in fantasy scoring. The fantasy playoffs are finally upon us, which means […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 15 TE Pickups Include Isaiah Likely, Darren Waller, Hunter Henry, Brevin Jordan

This is the time of the NFL regular season fantasy footballers love -- three games on Saturday and no teams on bye! With all 32 NFL teams playing this week, that means all tight ends will be playing (as long as they are healthy). That does not mean the fantasy football world is not in […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 15 (2023)

Welcome to the Week 15 IDP waiver wire column for fantasy football IDP leagues. Some of the biggest IDP producers of Week 14 included Saints safety Jordan Howden, who replaced the injured Marcus Maye and made 10 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble; Browns cornerback Martin Emerson, who made two interceptions for four on […]

Dylan Floro Agrees With Nationals

Free-agent right-hander Dylan Floro agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal plus performance bonuses with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, according to a source. The 32-year-old veteran reliever will head to D.C. after spending the 2023 campaign with the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins. He wasn't very effective last year despite posting a sub-.300 ERA […]

Dodgers Meet With Yoshinobu Yamamoto On Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers met with Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Tuesday in Los Angeles as he continues to meet with teams, according to sources. After already landing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani over the weekend, the Dodgers are aggressively pursuing Yamamoto. The flexibility that Ohtani's contract provides will allow the Dodgers to make room […]

Rowdy Tellez Signs With Pirates

Free-agent first baseman Rowdy Tellez is signing a one-year, $3.2 million deal on Tuesday with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The deal comes with $800,000 in performance bonuses. Tellez sticks in the National League Central division following two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he hit .218/.300/.430 with 48 home runs, 32 RBI, a triple, 136 RBI […]

Jung Hoo Lee Agrees With Giants On Six-Year Deal

Korean free-agent outfielder Jung Hoo Lee agreed to a six-year, $113 million deal with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. The contract includes an opt-out clause after the first four years. The 25-year-old should immediately be inserted as San Francisco's regular center fielder. The left-handed-hitting outfielder hit over .300 in every season in the Korea […]