P.J. Tucker Away From The Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker is away from the team. He was sent home ahead of the meeting with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday evening, although he's anticipated to rejoin Los Angeles after the All-Star break. The 38-year-old was acquired by the Clippers only three games into the 2023-24 campaign. However, he hasn't […]

Chris Jones Says He's Not Going Anywhere

Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones said at the team's championship parade on Wednesday that he isn't going anywhere. The Chiefs would love to have Jones back after he has made five consecutive Pro Bowls and been named a first-team All-Pro in each of the last two seasons. The 29-year-old former […]

Cowboys Could Consider Re-Signing Tony Pollard

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard's production plummeted as the team's lead back in 2023, but The Athletic's Saad Yousuf thinks the Cowboys don't need to rule out the possibility of bringing Pollard back in 2024 in free agency. Despite his disappointing season as a whole, Pollard was also coming back from a serious leg […]

Robbie Ray Placed On 60-Day Injured List

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday as he recovers from left-elbow UCL surgery. In a corresponding move, the Giants signed right-hander Austin Warren to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal. Ray underwent Tommy John surgery in May of last year after making only three starts for […]

Stone Garrett A Full-Go But Will Be Watched Closely

Washington Nationals outfielder Stone Garrett (leg) is a full-go for the start of spring training and will hopefully be ready for Opening Day, but general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez said that Garrett's progress will be monitored closely at camp. It was reported recently that Garrett was unlikely to be ready for Opening […]

Mason Thompson Shut Down At Least Two Weeks

Washington Nationals right-hander Mason Thompson (elbow) has been shut down for at least two weeks with an elbow issue that he suffered over the winter, according to general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez. Even though Thompson will require less time to get ready because he's a reliever, this news still puts his availability […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Pittsburgh Steelers Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the hardest-coached and most successful teams in the NFL. Despite numerous injuries and inconsistent quarterback production, head coach Mike Tomlin got the Steelers into the playoffs this past season. Pittsburgh ended the year with a 10-7 record, winning their final three regular season games. All three victories were over […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - 2024 Genesis Invitational (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It wasn't our best outing last week with weather wreaking havoc and a few of our Leverage guys completely melting down when having to complete their final four holes early on Saturday morning in the cold. It can be tough to define "value" and […]

Is Chris Jones A Free Agent In 2024? Which Team Will Sign Jones In The Offseason?

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones is one of the top players in the league. The superstar is arguably the top lineman and overall defensive player in the NFL despite not playing a traditionally premium position. Jones had an outstanding 2023 season, totaling 10.5 sacks in 16 games. The former Mississippi State star has […]

Eagles Sign Julian Okwara

The Philadelphia Eagles announced the signing of outside linebacker Julian Okwara on Wednesday. The Notre Dame product was a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft via the Detroit Lions. He spent four seasons with Detroit, totaling 54 tackles and nine sacks in 38 games. Injuries affected his career early on, and he was most […]

Keynan Middleton Dealing With Stomach Bug

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Keynan Middleton (illness) is dealing with a stomach bug and won't be in camp with the team on Wednesday, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Middleton should recover in a day or two and rejoin the rest of the team's pitchers in spring training as they ramp up for […]

Josh Winder Recovering From Stress Fracture

Minnesota Twins right-hander Josh Winder (shoulder) is behind the team's other pitchers in spring training as he builds up from a right-scapula stress fracture that he suffered late in the 2023 season that needed rest. The 27-year-old didn't know about the injury until he had an MRI exam in October, and as a result, he […]

Commanders Hire Lance Newmark As Assistant General Manager

The Washington Commanders announced the hiring of Lance Newmark as an assistant general manager on Wednesday. Newmark spent 26 seasons in the Detroit Lions player personnel department, so he has seen the transformation of a bottom-feeder organization. Washing hired Adam Peters to be their general manager after he spent seven seasons with the San Francisco […]

Emerson Hancock Throws Bullpen Session

Seattle Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock (shoulder) threw a bullpen session at spring training on Wednesday. Hancock made his major-league debut in 2023, but he was only able to make three starts before being shut down due to a Grade 1 shoulder strain. The 24-year-old didn't need offseason surgery, though, and looks likely to be ready […]

Al Harris To Remain On Cowboys Staff Under Mike Zimmer

New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said defensive backs coach Al Harris will remain on staff heading into 2024. Harris has been recognized for his work with Pro Bowl defensive backs DaRon Bland and Trevon Diggs. The Cowboys have ranked in at least the top 11 in passing yards allowed per game in three […]

Ken Waldichuk Cleared To Play Catch

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk (elbow), who was placed on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, has been cleared to play catch in spring training and should be throwing off a mound soon. If all goes well, he'll begin throwing bullpen sessions near the end of camp, but he's not going to be ready for […]

Steve Wilks Out As 49ers Defensive Coordinator

The San Francisco 49ers have relieved defensive coordinator Steve Wilks of his duties after just one season in the role. During the regular season, the Wilks-led Niners defense ranked eighth in total yards allowed per game (303.9) and third in points per game allowed (17.5). However, the San Francisco stop unit allowed 409.0 yards per […]

Taylor Ward Says He's 100 Percent Healthy

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) is in camp with the team and said he feels 100 percent after being hit in the face by a pitch that ended his 2023 season last July. He plans to face live pitching for the first time in spring training this Saturday. It was already reported last […]

Tigers Say Jackson Jobe Won't Make Opening Day Roster

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said he told pitchers Jackson Jobe and Ty Madden that they won't make the Opening Day roster out of spring training this year. "It's probably the earliest I've ever told a player," Hinch said. The Tigers skipper said both pitchers are in camp to get to know their teammates and […]

Tyler Alexander Throws Bullpen On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Tyler Alexander (lat) was able to throw a bullpen session at spring training on Wednesday. Alexander suffered a left lat strain while pitching for the Detroit Tigers last year and didn't make an appearance after July 2. The 29-year-old southpaw finished his fifth and final season in Detroit with a 4.50 […]

Shane McClanahan Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-hander Phil Maton, who was signed to an undisclosed major-league contract. McClanahan is recovering from his second Tommy John surgery in August of last year and is expected to miss all […]

Pirates Sign Josh Fleming To One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that they signed free-agent left-hander Josh Fleming to a split one-year deal. The 27-year-old southpaw will make $850,000 if he's in the big leagues in 2024. The Pirates are planning to use him in a long-relief role, which won't give him much fantasy appeal for the rebuilding Bucs. Fleming […]

Pirates Place Johan Oviedo, Endy Rodriguez On 60-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow) and catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Oviedo will miss all of the 2024 season after having Tommy John surgery in December. The 25-year-old was inconsistent in his first full season as a starter for the Pirates last year, going 9-14 with […]

Orioles Put Felix Bautista On 60-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Felix Bautista (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Wednesday to make room for outfielder Peyton Burdick, who was acquired in a trade from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. Bautista emerged as one of the best closers in the game in 2023 for an Orioles team that […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Orioles Avoid Arbitration

The Baltimore Orioles and infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million deal for the 2024 season that includes a $7.5 million club option for the 2025 season. O'Hearn will have escalators for his 2025 club option that include $500,000 for 120 games played and another $500,000 for […]

Garrett Whitlock Competing For Rotation Spot

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock is competing for a starting rotation spot at spring training this year. Whitlock opened last year as a starter, but he was moved to the bullpen eventually and finished 2023 with a career-worst 5.15 ERA (4.27 FIP), a 1.33 WHIP, one save, 13 walks and a career-low 72 strikeouts […]

Michael Kopech Throws Bullpen On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech (knee) appears to be healthy and threw a bullpen session at spring training on Wednesday. Kopech had minor knee surgery to remove a cyst from his right knee last year and finished the season on the injured list, but the 27-year-old appears to be fully healthy and should be […]

Zack Wheeler, Phillies Have Started Extension Negotiations

Right-hander Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies have started negotiations on a potential contract extension, according to Wheeler. It's early in the process, but Wheeler is hoping they can get something done before the start of the 2024 regular season. "I love it here. We're happy here," Wheeler said. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said on […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2024 Genesis Invitational (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me for the 2024 Genesis Invitational! This annual trip to iconic Riviera Country Club is always special and this year's edition possesses even more buzz thanks to both Tiger Woods' return to action and […]

Daulton Jefferies Will Not Be Restricted In Camp

San Francisco Giants right-hander Daulton Jefferies (elbow) will not face any restrictions and is a full-go in spring training this season. The 28-year-old was sidelined for the entire 2023 season due to Tommy John surgery and hasn't been on a big-league mound since May 18, 2022, as a member of the Oakland A's. Jefferies' MLB […]