Jimmy Garoppolo Could Be Ready After Week 6 Bye

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) is "doing good," and the plan is for him to return to the starting job after the team's Week 6 bye. If healthy, Garoppolo is expected to be the starter in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie quarterback Trey Lance suffered […]

Stephen Vogt Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery

Atlanta Braves catcher Stephen Vogt (sports hernia) underwent surgery for a sports hernia, the team reports. The 36-year-old veteran had been sidelined since early September. He was originally placed on the injured list with a designation of hip inflammation. The Braves announced that they expect for him to be ready for Spring Training next year. […]

Walker Buehler To Start Game 4 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler has been named the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. The Dodgers are trailing 2-1 in the series and facing elimination, so it's no surprise that they are turning to one of their top arms, even though he'll be […]

Jake Meyers Exits Game 4 With An Injury

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (shoulder) was removed in the second inning of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He suffered an injury while attempting to make a leaping catch on a home run off the bat of Gavin Sheets. It appeared to be a shoulder injury, but the team has yet to reveal […]

Guillermo Heredia Starting In Center Field On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia will be making his first start in the NLDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. He's playing center field and batting eighth in the lineup. The Braves were forced to shuffle some things around after Jorge Soler was placed on the COVID-19 injured list following a positive COVID test. The Braves […]

Dansby Swanson Leading Off In Game 4

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson will be the team's leadoff hitter in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Swanson has been primarily hitting out of the No. 8 spot in the lineup lately, so the move up to the leadoff spot is a big change for him. Jorge Soler had been the […]

Jorge Soler Tests Positive For COVID-19, Done For NLDS

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler tested positive for COVID-19 and the team placed him on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. He will now miss a minimum of five days, potentially more. That means he's out for the remainder of the NLDS. He could also miss the start of the NLCS as well if the […]

Kadarius Toney Expects To Play In Week 6

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) says he expects to practice this week and be available for the team's Week 6 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Toney had a breakout performance against the Dallas Cowboys, catching 10 passes for 189 yards. He could once again be in for a huge role as […]

Bengals Place Trae Waynes On Injured Reserve

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes (hamstring) has been placed on injured reserve and will miss a minimum of three games as a result. Waynes leaves a hole at cornerback, as Eli Apple and Mike Hilton will likely both assume a bigger role on the defense. This leaves Chidobe Awuzie as the No. 1 corner, so […]

College Fantasy Football DFS Rankings: Week 7

This week, we see a ton of early value on the board, which means there will be high concentrations of players on every lineup. Although it will be tough to get away from some of the chalk value, there are several different ways to differentiate your lineups, most notably by double-stacking games such as UNC […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Placed On Injured Reserve

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) has been placed on the injured reserve list and will miss a minimum of three weeks. The sophomore suffered the injury on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills but dodged a potentially serious injury as he has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL. In his absence, Darrel […]

Caris LeVert Continues Improving

Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert (back) has been progressively improving, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. He is doing a little each week, but is not ready for scrimmage work yet. LeVert is dealing with a stress fracture in his back and is expected to be available sometime around the season opener. Although, the organization […]

Justin Holiday Hopeful To Play In Opener

Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday (ankle) is optimistic that he'll be able to suit up for the season opener next Wednesday. He injured his ankle last Friday and is almost certainly going to miss the final two preseason games. The Pacers don't have a timetable for his return, but believe he should be able to […]

Terance Mann Signs Two-Year Extension

Los Angeles Clippers forward Terance Mann has signed a two-year extension with the organization. The young forward is rewarded with a $22 million deal after exceeding expectations last season. He'll likely be asked to step into a bigger role with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined to begin the season. Mann is an important piece to the […]

Kendrick Nunn Sitting Out Tuesday's Preseason Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but the severity of the injury is uncertain. This is unfortunate news considering the Lakers have already lost Talen Horton-Tucker (thumb) and Malik Monk (groin) to injuries […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

Six weeks of NFL football are in the books now, and we can finally start concluding what is real and what isn’t. There’s no longer any need to rely on 2020 metrics, hoping that a team's offensive and defensive lines will be the same this year as last despite turnover and age. This far into […]

Adam Koffler's Updated 2021-22 Fantasy Basketball Rankings

With the preseason underway and NBA storylines setting in, it's time to refresh our fantasy basketball draft rankings. Below you'll find my updated 2021-2022 fantasy basketball rankings, compared to my original rankings prior to the start of the preseason. The nine categories include FG%, FT%, 3PM, Points, Rebounds, Assists, Steals, Blocks, and Turnovers. I'll highlight a […]

Nathan MacKinnon Questionable For Season Opener

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was added to the COVID-19 list on Tuesday and is questionable for the team's season opener against Chicago on Wednesday night. Of course, joining the COVID-related absence protocol doesn't automatically mean that the player has contracted the virus himself, so there's a chance MacKinnon will get the all-clear come game-time. […]

Tommy La Stella Dealing With Achilles Tightness

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (Achilles) was removed from Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to Achilles tightness. Donovan Solano entered the game to take over second base duties from him. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, La Stella has been dealing with Achilles tightness for a […]

Nicklas Backstrom Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (hip) was added to the long-term Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The Swedish veteran missed the preseason and still isn't ready to go. Tuesday's move means that he will miss at least the first 10 games of the season. Backstrom was close to averaging a point per game in 55 outings […]

Matt Murray Misses Practice With An Illness

Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray (illness) missed practice on Tuesday and is questionable for the team's season opener on Thursday against Toronto. Luckily, he's out with a non-COVID-related illness, so the two-time Stanley Cup champ shouldn't miss a lot of time. Murray struggled for large parts last season, but he had a strong finish to […]

Aaron Boone Likely To Remain Yankees Manager

The New York Yankees have yet to make a decision on manager Aaron Boone for next year. His managerial contract terminated at the end of the 2021 season and there have been rumors that the San Diego Padres could be interested in Boone if the Yankees don't retain him. However, on Tuesday, ESPN's Buster Olney […]

Mike Matheson Will Miss Season Opener

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson (lower body) has been ruled out of the team's season opener on Tuesday. According to head coach Mike Sullivan, it's a nagging issue, so the 27-year-old likely won't miss a lot of action but it's still a blow for the team with multiple players already sidelined. Sidney Crosby (wrist), Evgeni […]

Luis Robert Batting Third In Game 4

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa has shuffled his lineup a bit for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros. Outfielder Luis Robert, who has primarily hit second in the order lately, will hit third in Tuesday's game. Yoan Moncada is bumping up to the No. 2 slot while Jose Abreu is […]

Jose Urquidy Available Out Of The 'Pen In Game 4

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy was originally slated to start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Chicago White Sox. However, after the game was postponed from Monday to Tuesday, manager Dusty Baker decided to go with Lance McCullers Jr. as the team's starter on short rest instead. As a result, Urquidy will be available […]

Nick Suzuki Inks Eight-Year Extension With Montreal

Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki signed an eight-year, $63 million contract with the club on Tuesday. He's going into the final year of his entry-level contract and will carry a $7.875 million cap hit from 2022-23. It's a well-deserved deal for the 22-year-old, who impressed last season with 41 points in 56 regular-season games and […]

Joc Pederson Draws A Start In Game 4

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson is making his first start of the NLDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. He'll be covering left field and batting sixth in the lineup. Pederson has been fantastic as a pinch-hitter this series. He's gone 3-for-3 with two home runs, including a game-winning three-run home run in Game 3. Left-hander […]

Braves Going With Charlie Morton In Game 4

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton will start Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander will be pitching on short rest. He started Game 1 of the series this past Friday. He pitched well in the contest, despite earning a loss. He went six innings and allowed three […]

Seattle Starts Season With Five Players On COVID-19 List

The Seattle Kraken could be very short-handed for their first-ever regular season game on Tuesday at Vegas as five players find themselves on the COVID-19 list. Calle Jarnkrok has already been ruled out for the contest, and Marcus Johansson, Jared McCann, Joonas Donskoi and Jamie Oleksiak could join him on the sidelines. Alex Wennberg is […]

Eric Lauer To Start Game 4 For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer will be the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. The Brewers are down 2-1 in the series and facing elimination in Tuesday's road game. Lauer had a strong season for the team, making 24 appearances (20 starts) and going 7-5 with […]