Draymond Green To Sit Out Monday

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This doesn't come as a shock since the Warriors are also resting Otto Porter Jr. and Klay Thompson. The Warriors are preparing for their playoff run, so fantasy managers should expect more of this going forward. Jonathan […]

Robert Williams III To Miss Several Weeks

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game. It has now been revealed that Williams suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee. That means, he'll miss multiple weeks and isn't expected to return in time for the conclusion of the regular season. The hope is that Williams […]

Lonnie Walker IV Not Available On Monday

San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. He will miss his fourth game in a row due to lower back tightness. Luckily, the Spurs will get Devin Vassell (Achilles) back on Monday, so he'll help fill the void. Also, Joshua Primo and Josh […]

Bills Keep Ryan Bates

The Buffalo Bills will match the restricted free-agent offer sheet for offensive tackle Ryan Bates, according to general manager Brandon Beane. Bates will receive a four-year deal from Buffalo. The 25-year-old signed an offer sheet from the Chicago Bears last week, but the Bills decided to match the offer in order to keep him around […]

Klay Thompson Won't Play On Monday

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (rest) won't be available for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This appears to be a scheduled off day in the second game of the back-to-back set. That being said, fantasy managers don't have to worry about any long term injuries with Thompson. Damion Lee or Gary Payton II […]

Paul George Goes Through 5-On-5 Practice

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (elbow) was able to go through 5-on-5 practice on Sunday. It sounds like the All-Star guard will do it again on Monday, according to head coach Ty Lue. There is a chance that George is able to play this week, but it depends on how he's feeling. Regardless, it […]

Blue Jays Send Gabriel Moreno Down

The Toronto Blue Jays sent catching prospect Gabriel Moreno to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday. Moreno is the team's top prospect and is also ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. Toronto will begin the 2022 season with Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk working behind the dish, giving the 22-year-old Moreno […]

Devin Vassell Available On Monday

San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (Achilles) is available for Monday's game against the Houston Rockets. He sat out of Saturday's contest due to Achilles soreness, but will return here. Josh Richardson has been hot lately, but is expected to head to the second unit with Vassell healthy. Over the last three games, Vassell is […]

Jarren Duran Optioned To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox optioned outfielder Jarren Duran, along with Ronaldo Hernandez and Connor Wong, to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday. Duran made his major league debut in Boston last year, but he'll head back to the minors to kick off 2022. He struggled in his first taste of big-league pitching last year, hitting .215/.241/.336 with […]

Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene Not Locks To Make Roster

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that top prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene aren't locks to make the team's Opening Day roster. "They still have things to do to make this team. I can't put it any more simply than that," Hinch said. Torkelson, a corner infielder, and Greene, an outfielder, are the Tigers […]

Kyle Wright, Huascar Ynoa The Front-Runners For Rotation

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that pitchers Kyle Wright and Huascar Ynoa are likely the front-runners for the two open starting rotation spots to begin the 2022 season. Wright, a 26-year-old right-hander, has a rough 6.56 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 21 career major league outings (14 starts) over 70 innings pitched. He won't […]

Andrew Heaney, Tony Gonsolin Projected As Starters

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he projects pitchers Andrew Heaney and Tony Gonsolin as starters to begin the season. Left-hander Tyler Anderson will serve as a piggyback option out of the bullpen. Veteran southpaw David Price isn't an option as a starter because he's not built up enough. Heaney will fill in […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. Shut Down Indefinitely

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) has been shut down from throwing indefinitely after an MRI/CT scan showed an olecranon stress reaction in the bone in the back of his right elbow, according to trainer Nick Paparesta. The 26-year-old was once a top prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays, but injuries have derailed […]

Padres Acquire Matt Beaty From Dodgers

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman/outfielder Matt Beaty from the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitcher River Ryan. The Dodgers designated Beaty for assignment last week, and now he'll land in the same division with the Friars. The 28-year-old definitely need some more outfield help, but at best, the […]

Luis Urias To Start Season On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias (quadriceps) will open the regular season on the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. On the bright side, Urias ran on the field for the first time on Saturday and will take some swings in the cage and play catch early this week. The 24-year-old injured his leg […]

Andrew Vaughn Out 1-2 Weeks With Hip Pointer

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hip) has been diagnosed with a hip pointer injury, or bruised pelvis, and is currently projected to return to game action in the next one to two weeks. Vaughn was carted off the field during a Cactus League game on Sunday after he made a diving catch in the […]

Saints Re-Sign Tre'Quan Smith To Two-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints are re-signing wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith to a two-year deal with a base value of $6 million on Monday. Smith will have a chance to earn another $4.5 million through incentives/escalators. The deal also includes $2 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old finished his fourth year in New Orleans with 32 receptions on […]

Cardinals Expected To Sign Will Hernandez

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to sign former New York Giants offensive guard Will Hernandez, according to a source. The 2018 second-rounder will reunite with offensive line coach Sean Kugler, who was Hernandez's offensive line coach in college. Hernandez will likely start at right guard in the desert in 2022. The 26-year-old started 56 games […]

Steelers Impressed With Malik Willis

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin came away impressed with Liberty quarterback Malik Willis. "Really impressive. Sharp, grounded. Comfortable in his skin," Tomlin said. ESPN's Brooke Pryor reported on Sunday that general manager Kevin Colbert said that adding Mitchell Trubisky in free agency doesn't preclude the team from drafting another QB. "We've been at top […]

Matt Patricia To Work With Offense In 2022

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that assistant coach Matt Patricia, whose background is on defense, will work with the offense in 2022. The Patriots are looking to replace offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who left to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. The Patriots also brought back former […]

Jonnu Smith To Be Full Participant In Voluntary Program

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith plans to spend the offseason in New England as a full participant in the voluntary offseason program, according to a source. Smith didn't do so last year while awaiting the birth of his daughter, but he's looking to bounce back in 2022 after posting a disappointing 28 catches […]

Finding Over/Undervalued Outfielders Using Expected Draft Values

We're back for another installment of the FSWA-award-nominated Expected Draft Values series, where we look at historical data to identify both overvalued and undervalued players of all types. Whether you're targeting power, speed, power+speed, batting average+power, and so on, we've got you covered. Today, we'll look at three outfielders and compare their projected statline via […]

Cal Quantrill: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper

We are always looking for players to draft who other managers are sleeping on - hence the term sleeper. They can take the form of a player who is coming back from injury, a prospect who is ready to break out, a young player who is looking at more playing time, or even a veteran […]

Panthers Have First-Round Grades On Three QBs

The Carolina Panthers are looking for an upgrade under center over current starting quarterback Sam Darnold. The 2022 draft is believed to be one of the weaker classes of QBs in recent years. The Panthers view Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett and Matt Corral as the top quarterbacks of the class and have first-round draft grades […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Signs with Kansas City Chiefs: Fantasy Football Impact

Heading into the offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs have been a bit strapped for cash with Patrick Mahomes’ mega-deal taking up a large portion of their payroll. In an attempt to create wiggle room, Kansas City managed to restructure the contracts of Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, and Frank Clark. Thanks to those restructured contracts, […]

Commanders Eyeing Sam Howell

The Washington Commanders had a big turnout at North Carolina's Pro Day to watch quarterback Sam Howell. The New Orleans Saints are also among the team's in attendance on Monday. The Commanders pulled off a big trade to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, but he's probably not the long-term answer […]

Quarterback Breakouts for 2022 Fantasy Football

One of the quickest ways to find yourself in the fantasy football championship of your league is by hitting on the coveted breakout player. Those mid-round picks who explode and become top-tier options can absolutely send a roster into overdrive. Once fantasy managers get into the mid-to-late rounds of their drafts, chasing upside should become […]

Derrius Guice Trying To Make A Return

Former Washington Commanders running back Derrius Guice is hoping to relaunch his career and auditioned for NFL scouts on Monday at the HUB Football Camp in California. Knee injuries and legal issues derailed the 24-year-old's NFL career after he was a second-round pick in 2018, but he looks to be in outstanding shape and displayed […]

Albert Okwuegbunam To Serve In Hybrid Role

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam will be more of a "move tight end" and a hybrid receiver/tight end this year, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Hackett said he's "excited to get the ball in his hands." The 23-year-old had a career-high 33 catches for 330 yards and two touchdowns on 40 targets in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/28/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

As the NBA begins the penultimate week of its regular season in earnest Monday night, we have a robust nine-game slate on tap that's once again replete with postseason implications. Crunch time the likes of which many contending teams are in the midst of right now typically demand high workloads from star players, which naturally […]