Cade Otton Cleared For Training Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie tight end Cade Otton (ankle), who missed organized team activities and minicamp while recovering from ankle surgery, has been cleared to begin training camp on July 27. It's great news for the third-round pick, but his chances of making an impact in his first NFL season got worse when the team […]

Browns Working Out AJ McCarron, Josh Rosen

The Cleveland Browns are working out free-agent quarterbacks this week, including veterans AJ McCarron and Josh Rosen, according to sources. The Browns are looking to go to training camp with four QBs, with Jacoby Brissett set to be the starter, depending on what happens with Deshaun Watson's status. Behind Watson and Brissett, the Browns also […]

Kyle Lewis Expected To Be Activated Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (concussion) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. Lewis has been out with a concussion since late May, but it looks like he'll return to the team's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the division-rival Houston Astros. […]

Ryan Pressly Going On Paternity List

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly will be put on the paternity list on Thursday following the birth of his second child. Left-hander Parker Mushinski (elbow) will be activated in a corresponding move. Pressly has been solid this year as Houston's closer, securing 19 saves with a 2.89 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 32 strikeouts in 28 […]

Elieser Hernandez Placed On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed right-hander Elieser Hernandez on the injured list on Thursday, and no reason has been listed, so it's assumed he's going on the COVID-19 injured list. In a corresponding move, right-hander Tommy Nance has been recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville. Hernandez has made 14 appearances (nine starts) for the Fish in 2022 and […]

Martin Maldonado Resting In Game 1

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Thursday to kick off the second half of the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't have expected Maldonado to catch both games of the twin bill to begin with. The 35-year-old veteran backstop hit […]

Domingo German Starting Game 2 Thursday

New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German (shoulder) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and will start Game 2 on Thursday against the Houston Astros. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery will toe the rubber in Game 1 to kick off the second half of the season. German will be making his 2022 season debut after dealing […]

Yordan Alvarez Activated From Injured List

The Houston Astros are activating outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) from the injured list on Thursday, with outfielder Jose Siri being sent to the minors in a corresponding move. Alvarez spent the minimum time on the 10-day injured list with right hand inflammation, but he's not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a […]

Giancarlo Stanton Not In Game 1 Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Houston Astros on Thursday to kick off the second half of the 2022 season. Stanton will get a little extra rest after winning MVP honors in the American League's 3-2 win over the National League […]

Sandy Alcantara To Start Sunday Against Pittsburgh

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara will make his first start of the second half of the season on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pablo Lopez is starting on Thursday against the Texas Rangers, followed by Braxton Garrett on Friday in the series opener against Pittsburgh and rookie Max Meyer on Saturday. Lefty Trevor Rogers will […]

Corey Seager Not Starting Thursday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the starting lineup on Thursday to begin the second half of the season against the Miami Marlins. Seager will get the day off after he took part in the Home Run Derby and All-Star game earlier this week. He was named to his third All-Star team in […]

Kenyan Drake Cleared To Start Training Camp

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) has been medically cleared to start training camp. Drake had surgery last December for a gruesome broken ankle suffered last season, and he missed all of the team's offseason program and mandatory minicamp in June. But he'll be back for training camp and will be looking to […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings (Tiers 1-3) - Best Ball Leagues

Some of you have been building rosters in the best-ball format since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this popular format has intensified as we continue our progression toward Week 1. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, which includes the ability to complete all forms of roster management immediately upon the conclusion […]

Daniel Bellinger Placed On PUP List

The New York Giants placed rookie fourth-round tight end Daniel Bellinger (quadriceps) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. The Giants rookies reported to training camp on Tuesday. Bellinger was notably working with the first-team offense during offseason practices, but his chances of winning the starting tight end gig will take a hit […]

J.J. Barea Announces Retirement

Veteran Puerto Rican guard J.J. Barea has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The 38-year-old spent a total of 14 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. He helped the Mavericks capture the franchise's first ever NBA title in 2011. Barea was waived by the Mavericks in 2020, then spent […]

Justyn Ross Could Begin Camp On PUP List

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Justyn Ross (undisclosed) missed the team's mandatory camp for undisclosed reasons, and it appears as though his absence was injury-related. Ross has seen injuries limit his success during college career, and it could cause him to open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform or Non-Football Injury list. […]

Corbin Carroll Continues To Provide High Upside

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Corbin Carroll hasn't missed a beat since his promotion to Triple-A Reno. Carroll has only had 15 at-bats thus far for Reno, but he has homered in two of those. The talented outfielder was dominant in Double-A with 16 homers, 39 RBI and 20 stolen bases and that led to his […]

Lakers Inquiring On Buddy Hield Again

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly inquiring about Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield earlier this offseason. Talks between the two teams had slowed down, but according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin, the two parties have re-engaged in discussions lately. Hield is currently on contract for the next two seasons and he's due nearly $40 million […]

Ronald Jones Not A Lock For Chiefs Roster?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon's return endangers Ronald Jones' chances of making the final 53-man roster more than some are willing to admit, according to Chiefs Wire's Charles Goldman. Jones isn't strong in pass protection and hasn't been a very good receiver, which are both things that McKinnon does well. McKinnon and rookie […]

Miguel Vargas Looks To Continue Success In Second Half

Los Angeles Dodgers infield/outfield prospect Miguel Vargas had a great first half for Triple-A Oklahoma City and will look to continue that success in the second half of the season. On the season, Vargas has hit .295 with 13 homers, 64 RBI and 21 doubles. Opening the season as an infielder, Vargas' success at the […]

Vasilije Micic Opts To Remain In Turkey

Serbian guard Vasilije Micic, who had been reportedly receiving interest from multiple NBA squads, has chosen to remain with his Turkish team Anadolu Efes for the upcoming season. The 6'5" guard had a fantastic 2021-22 season with Anadolu Efes, averaging 18.2 points, 5.8 assists and 2.6 three-pointers per game in Turkish Super League play. The […]

Mac McClung Signs One-Year Deal With Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have signed point guard Mac McClung to a one-year deal. According to Shams Charania, the contract is a standard, non-guaranteed deal. The 23-year-old was part of the Warriors' Summer League team this year. He played in five games and averaged 13.4 points and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 45.6% from […]

Alec Burleson Enters Second Half On High Note

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Alec Burleson will look to continue his impressive season for Triple-A Memphis in the second half. The 23-year-old has been having a phenomenal year and has hit a cool .341 with 16 doubles, 16 homers, 65 RBI and a .936 OPS. The Cardinals have had their fair share of injuries […]

Vaughn Grissom Hasn't Missed A Beat In Double-A

Atlanta Braves shortstop prospect Vaughn Grissom hasn't missed a beat in his brief time for Double-A Mississippi. The 21-year-old was promoted this past month from Single-A Rome and is 12-for-26 with one homer, five RBI and three stolen bases. Overall, Grissom has hit .324 with 12 homers, 60 RBI and 23 stolen bases between Rome […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks, Betting Picks (7/21/22): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel, Best Bets

Welcome to a weird Thursday in the WNBA, with games all day long. The first one is the Liberty and Mystics at 11:30 a.m ET, then the Dream and Sparks play at 3:30 p.m. and the Fever and Aces at 10:00 p.m. Some really spread out stuff, huh? DraftKings is running three slates today, with […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Carolina Panthers Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Andrew Heaney Likely To Make One More Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) struggled in his first rehab outing with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga last Saturday. He gave up six hits and four earned runs over 2 2/3 innings while recording two strikeouts. He was tagged for two homers in the outing. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated after the outing that Heaney […]

This Year's Tyler O'Neill Will Be.....

In 2021, Tyler O'Neill had a very solid first half of the season, batting .275 with 15 home runs, seven steals, 37 RBI, and 38 runs scored. Most fantasy baseball players that have him remember his September/October where he hit .328 with 13 home runs, five steals, 30 RBI, and 31 runs scored in those […]

Players to Buy and Sell - Trade Targets for the Second Half of the MLB Season

I hope you all are having a fantastic All-Star break. I made it about a day and a half before I had the itch to get back here and write more fantasy baseball stuff. Plenty of people are transitioning to fantasy football this week, but the fantasy baseball season is just about to get really […]

Mitch White To Start Dodgers Second-Half Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Mitch White will be the team's starting pitcher for its first game out of the All-Star break. He'll take the mound against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. The team has yet to announce how its rotation will line up for the remainder of the four-game series. White has made 13 […]