Spencer Arrighetti Aiming For Improvement Thursday

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti will be looking for some improvement when he takes the mound to take on the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. The 24-year-old has been rocked for 13 earned runs through three starts and 10 2/3 innings to begin his big-league career, good for a 10.97 ERA. While his 12.1% BB% leaves... Read More

JuJu Smith-Schuster Could Be On His Way Out

Starting next month, the New England Patriots could cut wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster at a cost of $9.6 million in dead money and no salary cap relief, per Over the Cap, while releasing him before then would incur $2.6 million more in dead money and take a small chunk out of their league-leading $54 million... Read More

Angels Release Aaron Hicks

The Los Angeles Angels have released outfielder Aaron Hicks after he was designated for assignment just two days ago. Originally slated for every day playing duties, Hicks struggled mightily in his brief time with the club, hitting just .140 with a homer and a massive 36.5% K% across 63 trips to the plate. The ugly... Read More

Bailey Zappe Could Be On The Trade Block

The Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan suggests that quarterback Bailey Zappe could be a trade candidate after the team added Drake Maye and Joe Milton III in this year's draft. Maye and veteran Jacoby Brissett are locks for the Week 1 roster, making it a three-way fight for the No. 3 job between Zappe, Milton and... Read More

Brian Thomas Jr. - 2024 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts and Avoids

DRAFT PICK: 1st Round (#23 Overall Pick) TEAM: Jacksonville Jaguars ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: Jacksonville selected Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd overall pick, adding him to a room of pass catchers already containing Christian Kirk, Gabe Davis, and Evan Engram. On paper, there is room for Thomas to emerge as the go-to target for Trevor Lawrence. However, it’s not that easy.... Read More

Corbin Carroll Buy or Sell? Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets and Avoids (Week 6)

Bookmark the free Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer tool to analyze potential trades. BALLER MOVE: Sell Corbin Carroll ANALYSIS: A popular top-five selection in drafts just a few months ago is off to a dreadful start to the season, and many fantasy managers are regretting their investment in the reigning NL Rookie of the Year. So far, the... Read More

Khalil Herbert A Trade Candidate?

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain wonders if running back Khalil Herbert would be a trade candidate if the Chicago Bears bring in an undrafted rookie at the position and he impresses. Of course, this all depends on the development of Roschon Johnson. Herbert is entering the final year of his rookie deal. D'Andre Swift signed a... Read More

T.J. Hockenson Ahead Of Schedule In His Rehab

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is ahead of scheduled in his rehab this offseason, but the Vikings are committed to ensuring he is fully healthy before he plays. Last year's contract cemented the team's belief that he is one of its cornerstone players when he's healthy, and they aren't just going to rush... Read More

Nick Chubb "Progressing Nicely"

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said that running back Nick Chubb (knee) is "progressing nicely" in his recovery from the gruesome knee injury that he suffered in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023. However, Berry also said Chubb "still has a long way to go" in his rehab. Chubb resumed running on... Read More

Bo Nix - 2024 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts and Avoids

DRAFT PICK: 1st Round (#12 Overall Pick) TEAM: Denver Broncos ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: Bo Nix is routinely falling to Round 2 in rookie drafts despite being selected twelfth overall and having a clear path to being an instant starting quarterback. At cost, most people wouldn’t bat an eye and would select the guaranteed points in... Read More

Should I Draft Luke McCaffrey? 2024 Fantasy Football Rookie Drafts

Former quarterback turned wide receiver Luke McCaffrey had an impressive final two collegiate seasons at Rice University. His production was not necessarily off the charts, but his transition to a new position was notable. The brother of Christian McCaffrey was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders, making... Read More

Walker Buehler To Make Season Debut On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) will make his return from Tommy John surgery on Monday to face the Miami Marlins, according to manager Dave Roberts. Buehler will come off the 15-day injured for his first start of 2024 after having elbow reconstruction in August of 2022. The 29-year-old didn't pitch at all in... Read More

Francisco Lindor Out Sick Again Thursday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (illness) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs after being pulled from Wednesday's contest due to flu-like symptoms. Joey Wendle is back at shortstop and will hit eighth for the Mets against Cubs right-hander Ben Brown. This will be Lindor's first game starting on... Read More

Gameweek 36 Staff Roundtable Preview - Fantasy Premier League Predictions, Tips, and Picks for 2023-24

Welcome to Gameweek 36, RotoBallers! This is our third year covering FPL, and we are bringing you more coverage than ever. We publish two weekly articles: a staff roundtable preview and our weekly rankings. Then, once a month, we have our newest report, The Watchlist, which reviews the previous month and eagerly looks ahead to... Read More

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/2/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have another two-game slate on our hands for this great Thursday evening. Both the Bucks and the 76ers are on the brink of elimination and the Bucks are going to need to pull off another monster game to overcome the Pacers without Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo who are both doubtful coming into this... Read More