Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Has Double In Return To Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in his return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the team's 7-1 win. Guerrero missed around two weeks in camp due to some minor knee soreness, but he returned on Wednesday […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Misses Another Game Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) will be out for an eighth straight game Thursday versus Denver. He has hurt his left Achilles and it's possible we have seen the last of Bogdanovic in 2022-23, with the team reportedly considering shutting him down for the rest of the campaign. Bogdanovic has been Detroit's leading scorer […]

Andres Munoz Pitching In B Game Thursday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (foot) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Friday, but he will first face the San Diego Padres in a B game on Thursday. Munoz has yet to pitch in a spring game after having surgery last October on his foot, but barring a setback once he […]

Marvin Bagley III Remains Out Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III (ankle) will miss a third consecutive game Thursday against Denver. He was injured left weekend and hasn't been able to suit up since then due to right ankle soreness. Bagley III has been quiet in his last couple of games, but he's done well overall since returning from a […]

Yu Darvish May Not Make Opening Day Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish's two-inning relief outing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night may throw off his schedule to open the 2023 regular season, according to manager Bob Melvin. Depending on when Darvish pitches next, it could move him off the Opening Day start, or it might […]

Edwin Diaz Having Surgery On Knee, To Miss Eight Months

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) will undergo surgery on Thursday to fix a right patellar tendon injury, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Diaz will miss at least eight months most likely. It means that the 28-year-old All-Star closer will miss the entire 2023 season after getting injured while celebrating Team Puerto Rico's […]

Julian Love, Devin Bush Visiting With Seahawks

New York Giants free-agent safety Julian Love and Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent linebacker Devin Bush are visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. Love is coming off his best season in 2022 in his fourth year with the Giants, collecting a career-high 124 tackles (79 solo), one sack, six tackles for loss, career-high two interceptions, five […]

Andrew Van Ginkel Visiting With Patriots

Free-agent linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel is visiting with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to a source. Van Ginkel had 47 tackles (24 solo), half a sack, four QB hits and an interception in 17 regular season games (five starts) in his fourth season for the Miami Dolphins in 2022. The 27-year-old is also […]

Steelers Cut Myles Jack Thursday

The Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker Myles Jack on Thursday, according to a source. It comes on the heels of Jack's third straight season of 100-plus total tackles, as he finished his lone season with the team in 2022 with 104 tackles (61 solo) and three passes defensed in 15 games (13 starts). The 27-year-old limped […]

Steelers Restructure Minkah Fitzpatrick's Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers restructured the contract of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick on Thursday, creating $10.065 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season. Fitzpatrick is one of the best defensive back options in IDP fantasy leagues. The 26-year-old is a five-time All-Pro and had 96 tackles (56 solo), a career- and league-high six interceptions (one […]

Elandon Roberts Signing Two-Year Deal With Steelers

Free-agent linebacker Elandon Roberts said he is signing an undisclosed two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Roberts is coming off a great season for the Miami Dolphins with a career-high 107 tackles (68 solo), career-high 4.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and six QB hits in 17 regular season starts in his third […]

Ian Thomas Agrees To Take Pay Cut

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas has agreed to take a pay cut, reducing his base pay to $3 million in 2023 and $3.65 million in 2024. The move creates an extra $2.875 million in salary cap space for this year. The Panthers have already agreed to terms with running back Miles Sanders and tight […]

Colts Looking Into Gardner Minshew

The Indianapolis Colts are looking into free-agent quarterback Gardner Minshew, according to sources. Minshew and new Colts head coach Shane Steichen were together with the Philadelphia Eagles the last two years, with Minshew making four starts. Indianapolis is looking for a new starting QB after releasing veteran Matt Ryan, and Minshew has started 24 NFL […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 21

I don't know about you, but I am in a few nail-biter matchups this week and I am currently wringing my hands over the last few adds I make this week. There are three teams you can target for three games in the final four days (DEN, ORL, TOR) and two teams that have the […]

Buccaneers Sign Chase Edmonds To One-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing former Denver Broncos running back Chase Edmonds to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Edmonds began last season with the Miami Dolphins before being traded to Denver midway through the season. In five games with the Broncos, he played a backup role and had only […]

Nathan Eovaldi Likely To Be On Pitch Count Early On

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) is likely to be on a pitch count early in the 2023 regular season, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Eovaldi is recovering from left-side tightness in spring training and will likely be limited to 75-80 pitches to open the regular season as the Rangers take a conservative approach […]

XFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Fantasy Advice for Week 5

It's time for Week 5 of the XFL season. So far, this season's been all about the Defenders and the Roughnecks, who both sit at 4-0. The two teams face in Week 6—can both get past this weekend undefeated to set up that huge contest on March 27? With DraftKings offering XFL contests again this […]

Hayden Wesneski Expected To Win Final Rotation Spot

Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski is considered the favorite to win the team's fifth rotation spot to open the regular season. Manager David Ross calls the "it factor" for what Wesneski has. Chicago acquired him from the New York Yankees in 2022 for Scott Effross. The 25-year-old stands at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds and could be […]

David Robertson, Brooks Raley Could Be In Mix For Saves

With New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) potentially suffering a season-ending right knee injury in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night, relievers David Robertson and Brooks Raley will likely become the team's primary options in save situations. Raley returned from the WBC with a hamstring injury, but the Mets expect him to be […]

Jacob deGrom Likely To Be On Pitch Count Early On

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) is likely to be on a pitch count to start the 2023 regular season. Nathan Eovaldi, who is also working his way through left side tightness in spring training, will probably be limited to around 75-80 pitches to begin the year as well. […]

Sergio Romo Signs Minor-League Deal With Giants

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent relief pitcher Sergio Romo on Thursday that will include an invite to major-league spring training. If all goes according to plan, the Giants will work with Romo to build up his arm strength to appear in a couple exhibition games before calling it a […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for PrizePicks: Thursday, March 16

The 2022-2023 NBA season is here, and our friends over at PrizePicks still have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The goal is to build a 2-player, […]

Kyle Wright To Make Spring Debut Next Week

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) threw two innings on the back fields at camp on Wednesday and will make the first of two Grapefruit League starts next week and then make his final tune-up against minor-leaguers after the Braves leave camp. He's currently lined up to make his 2023 debut against the St. […]

Mets Fear The Worst With Edwin Diaz

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) will have an MRI exam on his injured right knee on Thursday morning, but initial indications are that Diaz's injury is "bad," in the words of one source. People briefed on the situation fear that Diaz could be lost for a significant period, perhaps for the entire 2023 […]

Cade Cavalli Needs Tommy John Surgery

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (elbow) has a Grade 3 sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament and will require Tommy John surgery, according to general manager Mike Rizzo. It will keep Cavalli out for all of the 2023 season, and he might not be ready for the start of next season either. The 24-year-old […]

Women's March Madness - 2023 Tournament Preview

The NCAA Tournament is finally upon us, which means it's time to get your brackets ready. We've got some great pieces up on the site about preparing your bracket for the men's side, so today I want to talk about the women's tournament. There's this idea that's been tossed around for years that the women's […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Posts Strong Performance In Win

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. notched a well-rounded game to help take down the Los Angeles Lakers by four points on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old finished the game with 27 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and one steal while shooting 11-for-16 from the floor and 2-for-5 from deep. The Rockets missed him dearly during […]

Jaylen Brown Carries Celtics To Close Win Over Minnesota

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown blew up on Wednesday night to help the team sneak by the Timberwolves by a score of 104-102. The former third-overall pick posted 35 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, and one steal on 50% shooting off of 24 attempts while adding 5-for-8 from deep and 6-for-8 from the line. While […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Scores Team-High 25 Points In Loss

Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. was the only player that really showed up on Wednesday for their game against the Miami Heat. He was the only player on the team with more than 14 points and the starters didn't even see more than 28 minutes because the game got out of hand. Overall, he […]