Seahawks, Leonard Williams Could Run It Back

Defensive lineman Leonard Williams played well enough for the Seattle Seahawks after they picked him up at the trade deadline last year, and there's hope that the two sides can reach a contract extension this offseason, according to a league source. Seattle traded a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round selection to the New […]

DJ Peters Signs Minor-League Deal With Texas

Free-agent pitcher DJ Peters signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers. The 28-year-old has been part of the Dodgers, Rangers, and Tigers organizations in the past and spent one season in the KBO as an outfielder. He's now a full-time pitcher and spent 2023 with the Tigers, pitching in the Florida Complex League. It […]

Joe Thuney In Danger Of Missing Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) is in danger of missing the Super Bowl next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a league source. Head coach Andy Reid hasn't publicly ruled Thuney out, but the All-Pro offensive lineman didn't practice on Friday and will have to make significant improvement over the […]

Eliot Wolf, Matt Groh Could Be GM Candidates For Patriots

The New England Patriots named Jerod Mayo as the successor to former head coach Bill Belichick, but they have yet to name a new general manager. Mayo began reaching out to candidates shortly after he was hired, and it seems likely a new voice will be added to the personnel department, but that role or […]

Buccaneers Expected To Pursue Extension With Baker Mayfield

Despite offensive coordinator Dave Canales' departure to become the head coach of the Carolina Panthers, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still expected to pursue a contract extension as quarterback Baker Mayfield enters free agency in 2024, according to a league source. Mayfield is coming off his best season in the NFL, completing 64.3 percent of […]

Expert NBA DFS Picks for DraftKings and FanDuel (2/3/24)

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers. We're kicking off the first Saturday in February with a five-game slate, highlighted by incredible game environments in the Bucks-Mavericks and Warriors-Hawks matchups. Those showdowns both feature implied totals of at least 244 points and teams that rank in the top 12 in pace, so it's a near-lock that we'll […]

Tua Tagovailoa Expects To Sign Extension This Offseason

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is coming off a career-best year in 2023, expects to sign a long-term contract extension with the team this offseason, he told reporters on Friday. "There's been communication," Tagovailoa. "I think the thing with that right now is I'm just letting the team talk to my agent and let […]

Nick Fortes Makes Swing Changes This Offseason

The Miami Marlins and manager Skip Schumaker are expecting more out of catcher Nick Fortes offensively this year after the 27-year-old backstop worked on his stance and swing mechanics this offseason. In his third year in the big leagues in 2023, Fortes struggled at the plate, slashing .204/.263/.299 with six home runs, 10 doubles, 26 […]

White Sox Sign Juan Then To Minor-League Deal

The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent right-hander Juan Then to a minor-league deal. Then made his major-league debut last year with the Seattle Mariners and pitched in 11 innings out of their bullpen, allowing six earned runs on 14 hits (three homers) while walking two and striking out five. The 23-year-old will almost certainly begin […]

Jared Triolo Could Bounce Around On The Infield

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo's versatility may keep him from being the "everyday" second baseman in 2024, according to MLB.com's Jake Crouse. Triolo impressed in his rookie season in 2023, hitting .298/.388/.398 with three home runs, 21 RBI, six stolen bases and 30 runs scored in his first 54 major-league games. He's also a minor-league […]

Liover Peguero Likely To See Most Reps At Second Base

MLB.com's Jake Crouse thinks Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Liover Peguero is the likeliest candidate to see the majority of repetitions at second base in 2024 thanks to his power-speed combination potential in what will be a crowded battle at the keystone in spring training among the likes of Peguero, Ji-Hwan Bae, Nick Gonzalez, Jared Triolo and […]

Gavin Sheets Makes Offseason Swing Changes

After a dismal season in 2023, Chicago White Sox outfielder Gavin Sheets tried to become "more athletic" with his swing this offseason, getting better ball flight while making mechanical changes. The 27-year-old lefty reached double-digit home runs in each of his first three major-league seasons, but he slashed an awful .203/.267/.331 in 344 plate appearances […]

Phil Maton Finalizing Deal With Rays

Free-agent right-hander Phil Maton is finalizing an undisclosed deal with the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, according to a source. Maton had the best season of his career in 2023 with the Houston Astros, going 4-3 with a 3.00 ERA (3.74 FIP), a 1.12 WHIP, his second career save, 25 walks and 74 strikeouts in […]

5 Mid-To-Late Round Sleepers: AL East - Fantasy Baseball Draft Values

The stars you draft in the top half of your fantasy baseball league will almost always dictate how good your team will be. But it's those sleepers in the middle to late rounds that might matter more. Those unexpected players that you draft in the 11th or 12th round that turn out to be strong […]

High Expectations for Chris Buescher After a Breakout Season in 2023

The resurgence of Roush-Fenway Keselowski Racing was one of the more surprising stories in NASCAR last season. It had been a while since anyone considered a Roush-backed team to be a legitimate threat to win races, but we were all proved wrong last year, as Chris Buescher and Brad Keselowski combined for 33 top-10 finishes […]

Will Kayshon Boutte Be Suspended? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

The New England Patriots organization is going through major reconstruction in 2024. They have a new head coach for the first time in 24 years, a top 3 draft pick for the first time in two decades, and are undergoing a necessary rebuild that could last longer than some fans might like. The last thing […]

Zach LaVine Out For At Least One More Week

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Zach LaVine (ankle) is expected to miss at least one more week of action. He will sit out a seventh consecutive contest on Saturday against Sacramento. Ayo Dosunmu has taken on a big workload during LaVine's absence, while Alex Caruso has also benefited from the situation. The two could even get a […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Carolina Panthers Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?

The Carolina Panthers made a significant move in last year's draft, trading up to select Bryce Young as the first overall pick. In doing so, they had to send away their 2024 first-round pick, which unfortunately turned out to be the number one pick for this season following Carolina's NFL-worst two wins. Their draft capital […]

De'Anthony Melton Hopes To Return On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) is targeting Monday's matchup against Dallas for his return. He's been out of the lineup since Jan. 12 and will miss an 11th consecutive game when Philadelphia faces Brooklyn on Saturday. Kelly Oubre Jr. has enjoyed a regular starter's role during Melton's absence, with Patrick Beverley also benefitting from […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Iffy For Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Marcus Morris Sr. (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Brooklyn. The veteran could be out for a third game in a row due to left foot pain. Morris Sr. has recently played a much bigger role in Philadelphia's plans due to Joel Embiid's (knee) injury troubles. He will have […]

Nicolas Batum In Danger Of Missing Another Game

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) sits on the injury report as questionable for Saturday's clash with the Nets. The veteran is bothered by hamstring tightness and could be out for a third consecutive game. From a statistical point of view, the absence of Batum isn't big news, but he's been a regular starter ever […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Questionable For Saturday's Game

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (foot) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the 76ers. He's suffering from right foot soreness and could be out for the first time since Jan. 3. Smith Jr. has logged 19.6 minutes per game as a reserve for Brooklyn this season, posting 7.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists […]

Ranking The Top 10 Players In Super Bowl LVIII

We're just about a week away from Super LVIII, which will pit the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers against each other. This is the second time in recent memory that these two teams have met in the big game, with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes earning his first Super Bowl ring when these […]

Ben Simmons Considered Probable Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) is on track to return to the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia. The team has listed Simmons as probable for the clash against his former team. Simmons returned from a nearly three-month absence against Utah on Monday but hurt his left knee and was forced to sit out […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Remains Out Saturday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia. The 30-year-old sprained his left ankle a week ago in a clash with the Rockets and has sat out two games already. Lonnie Walker IV has seen a big boost in playing time off the bench over the last couple of games, while the […]

CBB DFS: Night DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (2/3/24)

The nighttime is the right time! At least according to Adam Sandler in his first comedy album. I tend to agree with this 10-game DraftKings slate to end our Saturday extravaganza. We open this up in L.A. with the Beavers in town. It's a busy basketball day in North Carolina as Syracuse heads to Wake. […]

Does Aaron Hicks Return To Fantasy Relevance With The Angels? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

With the calendar flipping to February, the countdown to spring training is on. While several free agents have yet to find a home for the 2024 season, one less bat is now available as Aaron Hicks has joined the Los Angeles Angels. Hicks and the Angels agreed to a one-year deal recently, a deal that […]

Is Justin Turner A Good Fit With The Blue Jays? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Now that the calendar has flipped to February, we can begin to count down the days until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. That being said, there are still plenty of high-profile names left on the free-agent market. There is one less impact bat left on the open market, however, as veteran Justin Turner […]

Free NBA Best Bets and Betting Picks (2/3/24)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! Another day, another dollar in the NBA and we have a nice-sized six-game slate worth of NBA action throughout the entire day. We have some fun matchups tonight with some surprising storylines to monitor. We have ourselves just a few teams coming into tonight's slate on a back-to-back, as the Hawks, Warriors, […]

Which Draft Pick Do The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Have In The 2024 NFL Draft?

When Tom Brady retired following the 2022 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were projected by many to be one of the worst teams in the NFL. The signing of Baker Mayfield didn't inspire a ton of people, and the organization looked to be headed toward a period of transition. However, Todd Bowles and the […]