Diontae Johnson Building Chemistry With Kenny Pickett

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who disappointed in 2022 in the first season without Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback, thinks having stability and a working relationship with second-year QB Kenny Pickett will be a big advantage as he looks to bounce back in 2023. "Repetition is for real," Johnson said. The 26-year-old had more of […]

Nicholas Petit-Frere Suspended Six Games For Gambling

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere is being suspended six games for violating the league's gambling policy. Petit-Frere is adamant that he didn't bet on NFL games, but he is being suspended by the NFL for betting on other sports at the workplace. The 23-year-old former third-round pick last year out of Ohio State made […]

Isaiah Rodgers Sr., Rashod Berry Waived After Suspensions

The Indianapolis Colts waived cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. and defensive end Rashod Berry on Thursday after it was announced that they have been suspended indefinitely by the league through at least the 2023 season for betting on NFL games last season. Free-agent defensive tackle Demetrius Taylor has also been suspended. It's bad timing for Rodgers, […]

Corey Seager Not In Rangers Lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is out of the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. In his place, Josh H. Smith will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Tigers right-hander Reese Olson. It will just be a normal day of rest for Seager, who has been one of the best all-around […]

Joe Mantiply and Kevin Ginkel Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains […]

Oneil Cruz Throwing Up To 75 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (leg) is playing catch up to 75 feet and is gaining confidence, strength and range of motion in his rehab from surgery in early April to fix a fractured fibula. Cruz still has a long ways to go before the Pirates think about returning him from the injured list. Barring […]

Bryan Reynolds Hits On The Field Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) hit on the field on Thursday and will return from the 10-day injured list "in the coming days." Reynolds said himself that he's hoping to return on Friday for the start of a big series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Even if the 28-year-old isn't able to return Friday, he […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Expected To Miss Minimum Time On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates expect third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) to miss the minimum time on the 10-day injured list after he was placed on it on Wednesday with a lower-back injury. Hayes hadn't played since last Saturday, so the Pirates decided to give him a little rest. But the 26-year-old should be able to rejoin […]

Jonah Heim Getting A Breather Against Tigers

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim will be given the day off on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Heim will get a day to rest after serving as the starting catcher for each of the team's last five games. He went 6-for-19 (.316) in those five contests with a homer, RBI, double and a run scored […]

Guardians Option Logan Allen To Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians optioned rookie left-hander Logan Allen to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday and recalled pitcher Michael Kelly from the minors in a corresponding move. Allen tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday while walking two and striking out five, but he wasn't very efficient at all. The 24-year-old southpaw […]

Michael Wacha Throwing Bullpen Thursday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Thursday before the team's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With Yu Darvish (illness) questionable to make his next start this weekend on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, the Padres are really hoping Wacha's bullpen goes well so he can […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Leading Off On Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff for the Friars on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis L. Ortiz. Ha-Seong Kim, who had hit leadoff the last couple days, will drop to seventh in the batting order while starting at second base. With […]

Penn Murfee Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains […]

Marquis Haynes Sr. Stands Out This Offseason

ESPN.com's David Newton writes that nobody stood out more this offseason in the Carolina Panthers' quest to find an edge rusher opposite Brian Burns than sixth-year outside linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr. He was constantly in the face of rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who said Haynes has "been great." The Panthers are still expected to add […]

Josh Ali Steps Up Out Of Nowhere

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Josh Ali, who was on the practice squad last year after suffering a knee injury late in his college career at Kentucky, has stood out this offseason in a wide open receiver room after Drake London. Ali worked a lot with quarterback Desmond Ridder in 2022, and their chemistry was obvious […]

Josh Metellus Moving To Slot Corner?

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Josh Metellus has been a backup safety and special teams ace in his first three seasons in the NFL, but Minnesota's new defensive staff made a clear effort to find him a place to play this offseason. Metellus worked extensively as the slot cornerback in the team's nickel set during offseason […]

Ifeatu Melifonwu Making Serious Progress At Safety

Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu was limited to 17 total games in his first two NFL seasons due to injuries, but head coach Dan Campbell said he's seen growth in the 2021 third-round selection. Melifonwu made the switch from cornerback to safety before his second season, and he's making serious progress in adapting to the […]

Tyrique Stevenson Looks Primed To Start

Chicago Bears rookie second-round cornerback Tyrique Stevenson quickly grabbed hold of first-team repetitions in offseason practices this spring and looks primed to start opposite Jaylon Johnson in his first NFL season. The former Miami product's confidence is "a little bit ahead" of that of a typical rookie, according to head coach Matt Eberflus, and it […]

Khaleke Hudson Impresses Coaches This Spring

Washington Commanders linebacker Khaleke Hudson has been a backup/special-teamer in his first three NFL seasons, but he worked with the starters during spring practices in part because Jamin Davis was recovering from offseason knee surgery and free-agent signee Cody Barton was working with backups as he learned the defense. Hudson impressed the coaching staff and […]

Christian Elliss Makes Highlights In Offseason

Philadelphia Eagles third-year linebacker Christian Elliss made several highlight plays during offseason practices in the spring, including intercepting quarterback Jalen Hurts and returning it for a touchdown during 7-on-7 drills on the final day of organized team activities. The Eagles lost both of their starting linebackers in free agency this offseason, so it would be […]

Darren Waller A Difference-Maker For Giants Offense

ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan writes that it took all of one play this offseason to see the difference that tight end Darren Waller can make for the New York Giants offense this year. On the first play of organized team activities with the media in attendance, Waller blew by the nickel cornerback and caught […]

David Kampf Locked Up By Toronto For Four Years

Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf has inked a four-year extension worth $9.6 million. He is coming off a two-year, $3 million contract and was set to be an unrestricted free agent. The deal means that the Maple Leafs have locked up a solid bottom-six forward with a very affordable $2.4 million cap hit. Kampf […]

Yegor Sharangovich Receives Two-Year Deal From Flames

Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich has signed a two-year extension with the club after coming over from New Jersey in a trade. The 25-year-old was a pending restricted free agent but now has a fresh $6.2 million contract in his bag that carries a $3.1 million cap hit. Sharangovich had a quiet year in 2022-23 […]

Ivan Barbashev Signs Five-Year Extension With Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights forward Ivan Barbashev has signed a five-year extension with the team just a few days before being eligible to hit unrestricted free agency. The deal will be worth $5 million annually. Getting a signature from Barbashev was one of the priorities for the Golden Knights this summer after the 27-year-old played a […]

Ross Colton Traded To Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Ross Colton from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning received the 37th pick of this year's draft in return for the pending restricted free agent. Colton himself is a former fourth-rounder who has developed into a solid NHLer during his time in Tampa. He is one of only nine […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. "Unlikely" To Return To Charlotte

Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer has written that it's "unlikely" the Charlotte Hornets will re-sign Kelly Oubre Jr. The 27-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent and Boone notes that the Hornets are overcrowded at the wing position, meaning there simply isn't room for Oubre Jr. Charlotte has the No. 2 overall pick Brandon […]

Early Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring (2023)

When you join high-stakes fantasy football leagues, the competition is always intense. Those who participate in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) seasonal leagues also have the added challenge of an additional scoring twist: Tight End Premium Scoring. In FFPC leagues, tight ends are awarded 1.5 points per reception. Such a unique scoring format demands […]

Suns Interested In Keita Bates-Diop

The Phoenix Suns are tracking Keita Bates-Diop and could make a move for him when free agency opens. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM has said that the 27-year-old is a "potential target" for the team. Bates-Diop is coming off a two-year deal signed with the Spurs that paid him $3.6 million in total. […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (6/29/23): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings, FanDuel

Three WNBA games on Thursday night. Unfortunately, they all tip off at the same time, so you can't really watch all three. The good news, though, is that tonight features the most anticipated game of the season so far: the first meeting between the Liberty and Aces. These teams were built to fight each other […]

Yuta Watanabe Linked With Move To Phoenix

According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Yuta Watanabe is among the Phoenix Suns' potential targets in free agency. The Japanese forward is coming off a one-year, $1.97 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets and is an unrestricted free agent. "Suns are a prime destination for vet minimum free agents," Gambadoro added. Watanabe […]