Ben Rice Showing Power In Camp

New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice has been showcasing his power during camp. Through 14 contests in the Grapefruit League, the former 12th-round selection has gone deep four times and held a .279/.340/.558 slash line. He has tallied eight RBI and held a 4:13 BB:K ratio. The 26-year-old made his MLB debut last summer […]

Ranking The 10 Worst NFL Free-Agent Signings of All Time

For every free agent acquisition that proves their worth, there are also horror stories of players who crumbled under the weight of astronomical contracts and lofty expectations. From overhyped qu...

Keegan Thompson Designated For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated right-handed pitcher Keegan Thompson for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for top prospect Matt Shaw, who got the starting nod at the hot corner during their regular season opener. If the 30-year-old is not claimed on waivers, he will open the season at the Triple-A level. […]

Michael McGreevy Could Make Starting Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Michael McGreevy could make the starting rotation if the Cardinals opt to use a six-man rotation. John Denton of MLB.com noted that the young right-hander could operate as a starter and swingman. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut last summer and performed quite well. Through 23 innings, McGreevy posted […]

Nick Chubb Top Landing Spots: Updated 2025 NFL Free Agency Outlook

NFL free agency has entered its second week. Believe it or not, a few well-known veterans remain unsigned. One such player is former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb. After missing most of the 2023 season with a major knee injury, Chubb returned to the Browns’ lineup at midseason. However, he struggled mightily upon his […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/18/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

NCAA Tournament Controversial Seeds By Region - 2025 March Madness

The field of 68 is finally set for the chaos of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. As recently as two weeks ago, there looked to be two teams head-and-shoulders above the rest. Now We have questions about a lot of them and none look truly dominant. The seeding this year is more off than I remember […]

Filip Gustavsson Stops 28 Shots In Victory

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson stopped 28 of the 29 shots he saw during their victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday evening. The Kings held the advantage in the shot total, but Gustavsson was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the opening frame when Adrian Kempe found the back […]

William Nylander Busy On Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander tallied three points during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday evening. Nylander would tally all of his points in the second frame. He opened the scoring in the period by finding the back of the net on the power play. Later in the frame, Nylander would […]

Auston Matthews Scores Twice, Adds Helper In Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews tallied three points during their 6-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday evening. Matthews would do all of his damage in the second frame. He first tallied the secondary assist on William Nylander's power-play goal. Later in the frame, Matthews would add two goals, which were both scored […]

Jake Allen Leads The Way On Monday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped 45 of the 46 shots he saw en route to defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Jackets dominated the shot total, but Allen was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the final frame when Mathieu Oliver found the back of the net on a […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Shuts The Door Against Philadelphia

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped all 21 shots he faced en route to defeating the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday evening. The shot total was quite even in this game, and Vasilevskiy was able to step up when called on. This outing extended Vasilevskiy's current win streak to two games. Before this two-game win […]

Jack Quinn Dishes Out Two Helpers

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Quinn tallied two helpers during their overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday evening. Quinn tallied his first helper with the primary assist on Peyton Krebs' power-play goal. Later in overtime, Quinn would tally his second power-play helper, this time the secondary assist on Alex Tuch's game-winner. This outing snapped […]

Kenneth Walker III - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Outlook

At times, the dynasty fantasy football marketplace can feel like the Wild West. Player values move up and down based on any significant (or insignificant) transactions, news items, or social media posts. With that said, we must always think about how certain players should be valued. What’s a player’s current value? Are they overvalued or […]

2025 Fantasy Football Busts: Overvauled AFC Draft Avoids

There are 16 teams in the AFC (obviously) meaning that there are plenty of players in that conference that will bust, obviously. Identifying them isn't easy, of course, but since it's my job to research fantasy football as much as possible and deliver you the best possible content, I'll try anyway. I want you to […]

2025 NFL Draft Analysis: Four Early Bold Predictions

The 2025 NFL Draft is going to be here before you know it. The NFL Scouting Combine is behind us, so we just have almost one month now to sit around and speculate on things. With that in mind, let's get to speculating. There always tend to be some surprises in the draft that weren't […]

Women's March Madness - 2025 Tournament Preview

The field is set for the NCAA Tournament, with the women's side getting started on Wednesday night with the First Four, then the tournament getting started in full on Friday morning. It's time to get those brackets ready. Filling out a women's bracket is a different task than filling out a men's bracket because early […]

Who is the Dynasty RB1 for Fantasy Football: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ashton Jeanty 2025 Outlooks

The fantasy football world is seeing a change in the running back position. The 2017 NFL Draft class produced several elite fantasy football running backs. Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, and Joe Mixon have been three of the top fantasy running backs since their rookie seasons. Meanwhile, James Conner, Aaron Jones, Kareem Hunt, Dalvin Cook, and […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Quarterback Sleepers: Undervalued Trade, Draft Targets (2025)

Pretty much every NFL season features quarterbacks breaking out for the first time. It's a big advantage for you in dynasty fantasy football to get out ahead of the breakouts and identify the players early. A revolving door of breakout QBs on your roster can give you plenty of leverage in trades, as you can […]

Freddie Freeman A Late Scratch Against The Cubs On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle, rib) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the Tokyo, Japan series. Freeman was initially in the starting lineup at the three-hole but was scratched a half-hour before game time. He had surgery to remove loose bodies from his right ankle […]

CBB DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy College Basketball Picks - Today's Top Lineups (3/18/25)

It's finally NCAA Tournament time...kind of. We have some great NIT games, which are mostly populated by mid-majors this year. That's the way it should be. We also have the first two of the First Four games from Dayton. We'll have some teams that we aren't used to seeing in these DraftKings tournaments. Don't be […]

Roki Sasaki Officially Added To 40-Man Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki was officially added to the 40-man roster on Monday ahead of the team's Tokyo Series set to run March 18-19. This was expected all along, but the move was more of a formality. Baseball's No.1-ranked prospect tossed seven innings of scoreless ball in Cactus League action, allowing three […]

Jacob Wilson Belts Two Home Runs, Collects Five RBI On Monday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson popped a pair of home runs in a 2-for-3 day at the plate in Monday's 7-6 Cactus League win over the Mariners. They were the 22-year-old's third and fourth home runs of the spring, and the five RBI he collected brings the total to 12 through 15 games. The former 2023 […]

Siran Neal Signing With 49ers

Free-agent special teams ace/defensive back Siran Neal is finalizing an undisclosed two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, a source tells NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. Neal will head to the NFC for the first time in his career after spending the 2024 campaign with the Miami Dolphins, where he had just 11 […]

Javier Assad Officially Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs officially placed right-hander Javier Assad (oblique) on the 15-day injured list on Monday before their season-opening, two-game series in Tokyo, Japan, against the Los Angeles Dodgers this week. In additional moves, the Cubs optioned right-hander Daniel Palencia to Triple-A Iowa and designated right-hander Keegan Thompson for assignment. Assad suffered a mild left-oblique […]

Daylen Lile Highlights Trio Of Reassignments For Nationals

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Daylen Lile was reassigned to minor league camp on Monday, along with infield prospects Cayden Wallace and Yohandy Morales. Lile is the highest-ranked prospect of the bunch, coming in as the Nats' No. 10 prospect, followed by Wallace at No. 11, and Morales at No. 13. None of them did much […]

Matt Shaw Added To Major-League Roster

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw was officially added to the Cubs' 40-man roster and 26-man roster prior to the club's first game in Tokyo, Japan. This doesn't come as a shock, as the team announced last week that he would be making the Opening Day roster. Shaw is one of the game's top prospects, […]

Randal Grichuk Leaves Game With Ankle Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randall Grichuk (ankle) exited Monday's game with left-ankle soreness. Luckily, nothing is alarming and it's just something to monitor, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Grichuk is set to get part-time playing time in the outfield and as the designated hitter as part of a part-time platoon in 2025. He was productive in […]

Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin, Michael Kopech Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Clayton Kershaw (toe), Tony Gonsolin (back), and Michael Kopech (shoulder) were all placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday night. These were part of a flourish of roster moves the Dodgers made prior to their opening game in Tokyo, Japan. None of these moves came as a surprise, as these […]

Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel has been reassigned to minor-league camp, along with a host of other players, including fellow catching prospect Edgar Quero. Teel is ranked as the team's No. 2 prospect (MLB No. 32), while Quero comes in at No. 6 (MLB No. 65). That will leave Korey Lee and Matt […]