Noah Dobson Expected To Return On Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is poised to return to action on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. He has sat out 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Dobson is a two-way force for the Islanders at the back, having registered 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 46 games while blocking […]

Rams Give Jonah Jackson Permission To Seek A Trade

The Los Angeles Rams have given offensive guard Jonah Jackson (shoulder) permission to seek a trade, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The former Detroit Lions Pro Bowler signed a big deal with the Rams in free agency last year (three years, $51 million) but played in just four games in 2024 due to a shoulder […]

Connor Hellebuyck Starts Against Senators Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be in the crease for Wednesday's tilt against the Ottawa Senators. Hellebuyck will look to extend his season-best winning streak to eight games. The 31-year-old has performed exceptionally well throughout the campaign, posting a 35-7-1 record while allowing 2.04 goals. He has logged a .925 save percentage with six […]

Bruce Brown Won't Play On Thursday Versus Suns

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Bruce Brown (rest) won't suit up against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Brown will have the evening off to rest during the first half of back-to-back games against the Suns. He has played in five games since joining the Pelicans via trade from the Raptors recently. The 28-year-old seems to be taking on […]

Adam Fox Heading To Injured Reserve

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (upper body) will miss at least three games, as The Athletic's Arthur Staple has reported that the team will place him on Injured Reserve. Fox was hurt in Tuesday's Battle of New York against the Islanders. According to Staple, there is "optimism" that Fox will be available for the […]

Patriots Give Davon Godchaux Permission To Seek A Trade

The New England Patriots have given defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Interested teams have already made contact with Godchaux, and the veteran defensive lineman will likely be on the move this offseason given the team's scheme change on defense. In his fourth year in New […]

Saints Leaning Towards Keeping Derek Carr?

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine that the team feels like they can win with quarterback Derek Carr, and new head coach Kellen Moore also said the team feels fortunate to have Carr on the roster. The Saints still have contract stuff to figure out with Carr, […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Starts Against Former Team Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will be in the net for Wednesday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his 23rd start with the Avalanche, entering the action with a 14-7-2 record. Ahead of the clash against his former team, Blackwood has posted a 2.31 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage with […]

Max Meyer Tops Out At 97 MPH In Grapefruit League Debut

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer, who didn't throw a pitch 97 mph or faster in 2024, topped out at 97.7 mph in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Meyer threw only 13 pitches (seven strikes) and walked one in an inning of work and looked to be throwing only […]

Valeri Nichushkin Returns To Avalanche Lineup

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (lower body) will be welcomed back into the lineup on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his first appearance in 2025 after missing time due to a lower-body injury. Nichushkin was suspended at the start of the season, meaning he has skated in just 21 games in […]

Nikola Vucevic Sidelined On Wednesday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) won't play on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Vucevic has played through calf tightness recently but will miss his second consecutive contest. The 34-year-old has been a double-double machine in the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds. Zach Collins (shin), considered probable for Wednesday's game, will likely take […]

Quinn Hughes May Return On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) has been labeled a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. An oblique injury has kept Hughes sidelined for six games, and he wasn't able to play for Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off. However, he appears to have made strides in his recovery recently […]

PGA DFS Expert Roundtable and Survey - 2025 The Cognizant Classic (Premium) - Joe Nicely, Joe Idone, Spencer Aguiar

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 Cognizant Classic PGA DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance to get […]

Masataka Yoshida Cleared For Live Batting Practice

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) has been cleared to take live batting practice in camp, according to Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Yoshida needed surgery last October to fix a tear in the labrum in his right shoulder, which is why he's been delayed early in spring training. However, the Red Sox expect […]

Tari Eason Out Of Action Against Spurs

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (leg) is unavailable against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Eason is out due to leg injury management and is getting a rest day for the second half of back-to-back games. The 23-year-old finished with 12 points, six rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block in 32 minutes of work in […]

Bryce Harper Should Be Fine After Being Hit By Pitch

Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Phillies think first baseman Bryce Harper (triceps) will be fine after he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Rob Thomson. Harper left the game immediately in the sixth inning and has a contusion in the right triceps […]

Stuart Fairchild Back From Thumb Surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild (thumb) made another start in center field on Wednesday in a Cactus League game against the Los Angeles Angels. It's Fairchild's third game of the spring -- he went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in his first two contests -- since having surgery on his right thumb late last season. The […]

Liam Hendriks Looks Good In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) was up to 96 mph on the radar gun in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday versus the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays while tossing a scoreless inning. It was Hendriks' first game action since a minor-league rehab appearance last June. The 36-year-old veteran allowed a single and […]

2025 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Later-Round Values for Drafts

With another fantasy baseball season upon us, it is time to prepare in order to deftly maneuver your way through the draft so you have a better shot at outperforming your league mates. You've probably already read the first part of this article, Top Fantasy Baseball Prospect Pitchers for 2025, but you're looking for more […]

Connor Wong Could Play In Games This Weekend

The Boston Red Sox are "shooting for the weekend" for catcher Connor Wong (shoulder) to make his Grapefruit League debut, according to manager Alex Cora. "He's going to get live at-bats tomorrow and the next day," Cora said. Wong has been slowed early in spring training with a sore shoulder, but it's not an injury […]

Brayan Bello To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) is set to throw a bullpen session at camp on Friday, according to Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Barring a setback with his right shoulder, the Red Sox believe that Bello will be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 25-year-old has been dealing with right-shoulder soreness early […]

Heliot Ramos Hits In Batting Cages Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) hit off the tee and soft toss in the batting cages at camp on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Ramos was originally scheduled to resume swinging on Thursday after dealing with a sore oblique early in spring training. It's a good sign that the […]

Bryce Harper Leaves Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (biceps) was hit on the right biceps by a Richard Lovelady pitch on Wednesday during his Grapefruit League debut versus the Toronto Blue Jays and immediately came out of the game. The 32-year-old was hit in the arm in his third plate appearance of the day in the sixth […]

11 Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball

The term "sleeper" has become a bit overused in fantasy baseball. Too often I see players who go earlier in drafts categorized as a sleeper, but you won't find that in this article. I'm digging deeper to bring you my fantasy baseball sleepers. In this article, you will find a mix of hitters and pitchers, […]

Market Movers - Cognizant Classic Matchups To Consider (Premium)

Welcome to your PGA Sharp Money Matchup Report, where we take a deeper look at the significant line movement we have seen in the head-to-head matchup ahead of the 2025 Cognizant Classic at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The sharpest golf bettors often attempt to exploit these markets because it's the place where […]

Trent Williams Ready To Play In 2025

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) is ready and motivated to play in 2025. "Trent is playing. Trent is ready, he's motivated," Lynch said. Williams is entering his age-37 and missed the final six games of last year […]

49ers Start Contract Talks With Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine that the team has started negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy on long-term contract extension. Despite a down year in 2024 in which he threw for 3,864 yards (career-low 65.9 completion percentage), 20 touchdowns and a career-high 12 interceptions in 15 starts, […]

49ers Will Honor Deebo Samuel Sr.'s Trade Request

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine that the team is on good terms with wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and will honor his trade request. "He asked for a fresh start and we're going to honor that," Lynch said. Samuel asked for a trade right after the […]

Jared Jones Debuts New Pitch In Spring Game

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones debuted his new two-seam fastball, which is a "sinker or whatever you want to call it," during a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday. In two scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves, Jones threw the new pitch five times, with it generating a called strike and four swings -- two fouls […]

Brandon Nimmo Expected To Make Grapefruit League Debut Soon

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (foot) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut soon, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Nimmo has been delayed in spring training this year after playing through plantar fasciitis in his left foot for the majority of last season. However, the 31-year-old said he's feeling much better now and […]