Yordan Alvarez Expected To Play Thursday

Houston Astros general manager James Click said the expectation is for outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) to play in Thursday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees to kick off the second half of the 2022 season. He will hit on the field on Wednesday and go from there. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Alvarez to play in […]

NBA Summer League Risers and Fallers

With the NBA Summer League over, it's time to take a look at some numbers and see if anything from Summer League will end up mattering for this upcoming NBA season. Warning: don't read too much into Summer League. For every Damian Lillard and Blake Griffin that win Summer League MVP, there's a Josh Selby […]

Tyler Mahle To Make His Return Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) will come off the 15-day injured list in order to start this Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Mahle will be ready to go to start the second half of the season after spending around the minimum time on the injured list due to a minor right shoulder […]

Sidy Cissoko Signs With G League Ignite

French forward Sidy Cissoko has signed a one-year contract with the NBA's G League Ignite. The 18-year-old is currently projected to be a late first round pick in the 2023 NBA draft. He's regarded as one of the top international players in the draft class. Cissoko stands 6'6" and offers an intriguing skill set as […]

Taj Gibson Signs One-Year Deal With Wizards

The Washington Wizards and power forward/center Taj Gibson have officially agreed to a one-year contract worth a fully-guaranteed $2.91 million. It was widely known that Gibson would be landing with the Wizards this offseason, but the official signing was delayed while Gibson was in Brazil attending the wedding of Joakim Noah. The 37-year-old veteran spent […]

Jazz Shopping Around Mike Conley

The Utah Jazz have been talking to opposing teams to gauge trade interest on veteran guard Mike Conley, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. Jones also stated that it's unclear what kind of market there is for Conley at this moment -- if there's one at all. The 34-year-old has two years […]

Kevin Durant Trade Talks Slowing Down Substantially

The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly not been able to find the types of offers they would like to see in exchange for star forward Kevin Durant. As a result, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, "Trade talks involving Kevin Durant have slowed to a trickle." The Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors have been the main […]

Raptors Sign Jeff Dowtin Jr. To Two-Way Contract

The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a two-way contract. The 25-year-old spent the majority of the 2021-22 season in the G League, but he appeared in a total of nine NBA games for the Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic during the year. Dowtin had a strong Summer League […]

A.J. Lawson Signing Two-Way Deal With Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing forward A.J. Lawson to a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania. Lawson had a strong Summer League showing as a member of the Dallas Mavericks' Summer League squad. Over five games, he averaged 15.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while shooting 50% from three-point range on 5.2 attempts per […]

Wide-Gap NFL Backfields: Which RB2s to Avoid Drafting for Fantasy Football

The gap between the top running back on an NFL team and the No. 2 running back on a team has shrunk significantly over the years, largely because teams aren't running their starters into the ground anymore. (Or, well...usually aren't.) But while No. 2 backs have become relevant fantasy players across the league, there are […]

Zach Reks Signs With KBO Club

Outfielder Zach Reks has agreed to a contract with the Lotte Giants of the Korean KBO league. The deal is worth $310K for the remainder of the 2022 season. Reks was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers this past weekend. He played in 16 games with the Rangers this year and hit .265/.265/.294. The […]

Daniel Ponce De Leon Released By Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have released right-handed pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon from his minor league contract. He is now a free agent. The 30-year-old signed with the team this past April and he struggled immensely during his time in the high minors. Pitching at Triple-A, he had a 7.95 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP across […]

Andrew Knapp Signs Minors Deal With Giants

The San Francisco Giants have signed catcher Andrew Knapp to a minor league deal. The Giants will be the third organization to take a chance on the 30-year-old this year. He began the season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, then briefly played for the Seattle Mariners before the team designated him for assignment about 10 days […]

Roman Quinn, Brad Peacock Released By Royals

The Kansas City Royals released three players from its Triple-A Omaha roster on Wednesday -- outfielder Roman Quinn and right-handed pitchers Brad Peacock and Brandon Barker. Quinn began the 2022 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, but he was designated for assignment by the team in early June. After clearing waivers, he elected free agency and […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Minnesota Vikings 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. […]

Zack Greinke Not Likely To Be Traded

The Kansas City Royals are currently sitting at 36-56 and are likely to be sellers prior to this coming August's trade deadline. Veteran starting pitcher Zack Greinke, however, doesn't appear likely to be on the move. Royals general manager J.J. Picollo was interviewed on the "Cody & Gold" show on 610 Sports Radio this week. […]

Domingo German Expected To Be Activated Thursday

New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list on Thursday, right before the team begins the second half of its season. However, it's not clear yet what type of role German will have with the team. Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently stated that German will either […]

Fantasy Football Rankings for FFPC Leagues - Tight End Premium Scoring

Fantasy football players are always looking for new challenges. Unique scoring formats can provide the nifty twist they may be seeking. That is exactly what you will find in the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). Tight end premium scoring, where the TEs are awarded 1.5 points per reception, is the distinctive and compelling norm. Other […]

Is Baker Mayfield Going To Be Starting QB for Carolina? Fantasy Football Impact

After an offseason full of turmoil for Baker Mayfield, he was finally traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers. This is a trade that has been rumored for several weeks and certainly makes sense for both teams. It also provides Mayfield with the fresh start he desperately wanted, in a new organization that […]

Pierre Camus' 2022 Dynasty Players To Sell (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As fun as it is to acquire assets in dynasty leagues, in order to get, you have to give. Often, the player you want to get rid of is the same player nobody else wants to touch. The best player to sell in dynasty […]

Tony Gonsolin Takes All-Star Game Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin did not have the outing he was hoping for in his home ballpark during Tuesday's 3-2 All-Star Game loss to the American League. Gonsolin allowed all three of the AL's runs in the fourth inning on four hits (including back-to-back home runs) with a strikeout. Despite this, Gonsolin's […]

Paul Goldschmidt Homers In All-Star Game At-Bat

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt made his one at-bat count in Tuesday's 3-2 All-Star Game loss to the American League, hitting a solo home run. Goldschmidt crushed a first-inning Shane McClanahan fastball into the left-center seats to increase the National League's lead at the time to two. The veteran has had a resurgent […]

Emmanuel Clase Closes Out All-Star Game Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase put the finishing touches on Tuesday's All-Star Game, earning a save in the American League's 3-2 win. Clase came in to pitch the ninth inning with the score 3-2 and proceeded to strike out Garrett Cooper, Kyle Schwarber, and Jake Cronenworth. Clase has been excellent once again this season, converting […]

Byron Buxton Hits Go-Ahead Homer Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton made his mark in Tuesday's All-Star Game, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a strikeout in the American League's 3-2 win. Buxton followed up Giancarlo Stanton's fourth-inning two-run HR with a solo blast, crushing a high Tony Gonsolin offering into the left-field seats for what would be the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Wins All-Star Game MVP Award

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton took home the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award in Tuesday's 3-2 American League win. Stanton went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. He got the AL team on the board in the fourth inning, tying the score up after demolishing a Tony Gonsolin slider […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Make Rehab Start Friday

Fox 26's Mark Berman reported Tuesday that Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will make his first rehab start on Friday with Double-A Corpus Christi. He is scheduled to pitch two innings. The 28-year-old threw two innings and 40 pitches in a simulated game last Saturday as well. Fantasy managers will be eager […]

Jacob deGrom's Simulated Game Pushed To Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will throw his simulated game on Thursday after it was initially scheduled for Tuesday, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. deGrom felt mild muscle soreness around his shoulder last Sunday but played catch on Monday and Tuesday without issue. As such, the delay of the simulated game is […]

Miles Bridges Charged With Three Felonies

Free-agent forward Miles Bridges has been formally charged with felony domestic violence and child abuse. This comes from an alleged assault that occurred last month in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old reportedly assaulted his girlfriend in front of the couple's two children. He faces one felony count of injuring a child's parent and two felony counts […]

De'Andre Hunter Not Close On Extension

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter has been reportedly discussing a long-term extension with the organization. However, it sounds like the two sides are roughly $20 million apart on the terms of a four-year extension. To be fair, it's tough to blame the Hawks for being cautious here. Hunter continues to be plagued by injuries but […]

Serge Ibaka Officially Signs With Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially agreed to a deal with forward Serge Ibaka. The veteran forward finished out the 2021-2022 season as a member of the Bucks. He was the third string center behind Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis. That being said, Ibaka isn't expected to have much fantasy value with both of those players […]