Jose Altuve To Spend Most Of His Time In Left Field

The plan is for Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve to spend most of his time this year in left field, according to manager Joe Espada. "Right now the plan is for him to play the majority of his games in left field, and the days that he plays second base opens the door for […]

Preferred Lines Golf Betting Podcast - 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational Picks and Preview

Joe Idone (@TourPicks) digs into the 2025 golf season with a brand-new episode of Preferred Lines! Joe is joined by the great Keith Stewart for this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational. They dive into the top betting picks on the board for the iconic event! Be sure to subscribe to the Preferred Lines YouTube Channel, part […]

First Place On The Line: Monday's TGL Match 13 & 14 Preview

Palm Beach Gardens, FL It's the final week of the regular season and playoff seeding is on the line as two matches are scheduled for Monday, March 3, inside the Sofi Center. This afternoon, the No. 1 seed is on the line in the first match between Los Angeles Golf Club and The Bay Golf […]

Jorge Polanco Making Cactus League Debut On Monday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (knee) is making his Cactus League debut on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Polanco was held back early in spring training this year after having surgery to six the patellar tendon in his left knee last October. As long as he […]

Jordan Westburg Expected To Return To Spring Action On Wednesday Or Thursday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) is doing full baseball activities in camp on Monday, and manager Brandon Hyde expects Westburg to return to a Grapefruit League game on either Wednesday or Thursday. Westburg experienced lower-back soreness after the team's first game in spring training, causing the Orioles to shut him down as a precaution. […]

Gunnar Henderson Turning A Corner, Feeling A Lot Better

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) is feeling the "best he's felt" since leaving last Thursday's Grapefruit League game with right lower-side discomfort, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper said that Henderson has turned a corner. With that said, expect Henderson to resume baseball activities soon and potentially get back into a spring training […]

Orioles To Be Careful With Felix Bautista Early On

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (elbow), who has been cleared to make his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox, figures to be eased in early on in 2025 after missing all of last year due to Tommy John surgery. "I'm going to be as careful as I possibly can. I […]

Asu Almbayev Gets TKO'd At UFC Vegas 103

Asu Almbayev suffered a fifth-round TKO loss to Manel Kape in the main event of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. Prior to this bout, Almabayev was on a 17-fight winning streak. The constant pressure left Almabayev without an answer. In the finishing sequence, Kape chased Almbayev across the Octagon, unloading a flurry of punches. In […]

Braves Sign Hector Neris To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent right-hander Hector Neris to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes a non-roster invite to big-league spring training. Neris will join the Braves and look to compete for a spot in their Opening Day bullpen, probably as more of a middle-relief option. The 35-year-old veteran does have 107 career saves […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Outfield (OF) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025 - Part 2 (#11-20)

The outfield position is so loaded that you're getting part two of my dynasty fantasy baseball rankings for this position. In this article below, you'll find my 11th through 20th ranked outfielders (from my overall top 500 dynasty rankings). As mentioned in my top 10 dynasty outfield rankings article -- or Part 1 of this outfield […]

Manel Kape Gets TKO Win At UFC Vegas 103

Manel Kape picked a third-round TKO win over Asu Almabayev in the main event of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. Kape dominated the three-round fight before getting the TKO in the third round. In the second round, and the third, replays showed Kape poking the eye of Almabayev, however, the referee Mike Beltran didn't pause […]

Drake Baldwin Could Open Season As Braves Starting Catcher

Atlanta Braves catching prospect Drake Baldwin will have a chance to open the 2025 regular season as the team's starting backstop now that Sean Murphy (rib) will have to miss the next four to six weeks due to a cracked left rib that he suffered when he was hit by a pitch in a Grapefruit […]

Tari Eason Listed As Questionable Against Thunder

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is considered questionable on Monday for the big-time matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team may keep him out for injury management reasons after his lower leg kept him out of a big chunk of games earlier this season. Dillon Brooks (knee), Amen Thompson (shoulder), and Alperen Sengun […]

Sean Murphy To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Cracked Rib

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (rib) will miss the next four to six weeks due to a cracked left rib, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. As a result, catching prospect Drake Baldwin will have a chance to begin the 2025 regular season as the team's starting backstop. Chadwick Tromp is also on Atlanta's roster at […]

Dillon Brooks Questionable With Knee Injury On Monday

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (knee) has been listed as questionable for the Monday night matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a knee contusion. Brooks was able to clock 30 minutes on the court in their last game on Saturday, but he's now one of three starters considered questionable while Fred VanVleet (ankle) […]

Alperen Sengun Tagged As Questionable On Monday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) is dealing with some lower-back soreness, which caused the team to list him as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He just posted 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one block across 37 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, so the big man may […]

Julian Marquez Loses Fourth Fight In A Row

Julian Marquez suffered a first-round TKO loss to Cody Brundage in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. After trading heavy shots from the outset, with both fighters having their moments, Brundage landed an upercut that hurt Marquez. Brundage followed up with ground-and-pound, finishing Marquez with 15 seconds remaining in the first round. […]

Kyle Busch Falls Short Of Victory At COTA While Finishing Fifth

Kyle Busch had one of his strongest road course performances in his Cup career at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday by finishing fifth and leading 43 laps. Beginning the race from the eighth position, Busch held tough throughout the entire race, scoring stage points in the first and second stages by placing fourth in […]

Amen Thompson Considered Questionable Against Thunder

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (shoulder) drew a questionable tag for Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to right shoulder soreness. The 22-year-old has seen a sizeable jump in his stats across the board this year despite a lower usage percentage from his rookie year (17.3% vs 18.5). In terms of Monday night's […]

Guerschon Yabusele Available Against Trail Blazers On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (eye) will remain in the lineup on Monday for the matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. He's wearing protective glasses for the time being while his eye heals from an abrasion against the Chicago Bulls on February 24. The 29-year-old saw the court for 27 minutes on Saturday and registered […]

Kyle Larson Has A Day To Forget At COTA On Sunday

Kyle Larson had a day to forget at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday as he finished in the 32nd position by the end of the race. Larson began the race in seventh position, and by the end of the first stage, Larson maintained his position and scored stage points. On lap 33, in the […]

Cody Brundage Gets Back In The Win Column

Cody Brundage got back in the win column by defeating Julian Marquez via first-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 103. Brundage was badly hurt by Marquez toward the end of the opening round, but Brundage was able to turn things around. Not long after that, Brundage landed an upercut that hurt Marquez. […]

Tyler Reddick Continues His Top-10 Streak At COTA With Third-Place Finish

23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick finished third during Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Reddick started the race as the pole-sitter at the front but was instantly involved in an incident on the first corner with multiple cars. Reddick maintained the lead before losing it on lap nine to Shane Van Gisbergen. […]

5 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates for 2025

It’s never too early to plan for the upcoming fantasy football season. One of the best ways to get a jump on your league mates is correctly identifying which players are set up for breakout seasons. Nailing some fantasy football breakouts can be the difference between hoisting your league’s championship trophy or performing some embarrassing punishment. […]

Bubba Wallace Has An Eventful Day At COTA That Ends In 20th-Place Finish

Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing had a rough day at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday during the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, finishing 20th. After starting the race from the second position, Wallace competed for the lead early before he earned a penalty for shortcutting the track on lap five, setting him back into the […]

Esteban Ribovics Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 103

Esteban Ribovics suffered a split decision loss to Nasrat Haqparast on the main card of UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday. During the three-round battle, Haqparast ultimately got the better of Ribovics via split decision. The first and the second round went to Haqparast while the third round went to Ribovics. The fight earned both athletes […]

Paul George Tagged As Questionable On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (groin) apparently picked up a new injury after the team listed him as questionable with groin soreness. The 76ers are set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday with an almost completely different looking team than the first time these two met on December 30. If George is […]

Noah Gragson Scores His First Career Road Course Top-10 Finish At COTA

Noah Gragson ended Sunday's race at Circuit of the Americas, the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix, in the eighth position. Gragson recorded his finish after spinning earlier on in the event on lap five in the first stage. The No. 4 Ford driver would take the entire race after this spin in order to come to […]

Nasrat Haqparast Extends Win Streak At UFC Vegas 103

On Saturday, Nasrat Haqparast scored a split decision win over Esteban Ribovics on the main card of UFC Vegas 103. It was an extremely close fight, but in the end, Haqparast was able to do enough in the first and the second round to win a split decision. Hasparast has now extended his winning run […]