Chiefs To Discuss Tyrann Mathieu Extension Soon

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said on Friday that getting a contract extension done with safety Tyrann Mathieu will become a priority after the NFL draft. The Honey Badger is entering the final season of a three-year, $42 million deal in 2021. Mathieu, 28, is a three-time All-Pro and has become one of […]

Alex Kirilloff Batting Fifth Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff will get the start in left field and bat fifth against Pirates' right-hander JT Brubaker. Kirilloff got the call up to the big leagues on Friday following the placement of Miguel Sano (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list- though the move likely also has to do with the absences […]

Alex Kirilloff (OF, MIN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miguel Sano's hamstring strain has opened a spot in the Twins' lineup, and they've recalled top prospect Alex Kirilloff from the alternate training site to fill it. Kiriloff appeared in one postseason game last year and was the emergency "27th man" for a doubleheader […]

Eric Fisher Talking To Multiple Teams

Former Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl left tackle Eric Fisher (Achilles) has been talking to numerous teams and is a player to watch after the NFL draft. The Chiefs released the eight-year veteran just before free agency kicked off and have explored the possibility of bringing him back, but that might be a mute point […]

Miguel Sano Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, as expected. Sano missed each of the last two games with right hamstring tightness, though the ailment apparently worsened and ultimately required a more extended absence than just a day-to-day injury. The Twins optioned infielder Travis Blankenhorn and returned […]

Justin Layne Facing Felony Gun Charge

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of felony transportation of a firearm inside of a vehicle, according to jail records in Lake County, Ohio. Layne was also charged with two misdemeanors -- driving with a suspended license and exceeding speed limits. He was initially stopped for going 89 mph in […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 4/23 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Theo Maledon (FD), Brandon Goodwin (DK), Payton Pritchard SG - Bradley Beal (FD), Lou Williams (DK), Armoni Brooks SF - Michael Porter […]

Chandon Sullivan Signs Tender

Green Bay Packers restricted free-agent cornerback Chandon Sullivan announced on Friday that he signed his tender offer. Sullivan entered the league with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018 as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia State. He appeared in five games as a rookie and then joined the Packers in 2019, appearing in 16 games […]

Cowboys Not Expected To Trade Up In First Round

The Dallas Cowboys aren't expected to trade up from No. 10 overall in the first round of next week's NFL draft. The Cowboys are enamored with Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, but they join a long list in that regard. Despite their interest in Pitts or anyone else, they are not expected to trade up. […]

Raiders Have Done Extensive Research On Top QBs

The Las Vegas Raiders have done extensive work on all of the top quarterbacks in this year's draft class, according to sources. If one of them slides past pick No. 10 in the first round, the Raiders could be a team to watch to grab a signal-caller to stash for the future. It's doubtful that […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 17

Alright, it's another edition of the Drop List! It's playoff time, so get that dead weight off of your roster! Let's clean some things up and win you some titles! Below is our weekly fantasy basketball drop list, a look at players who are can be dropped in some or all formats. Every Thursday, we'll […]

Chiefs Trade First-Round Pick For Orlando Brown

The Kansas City Chiefs are trading their first-round pick (No. 31 overall) in next week's NFL draft on Thursday and three other picks in this year's and next year's draft to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown and one pick in the 2021 draft and another in 2022, according […]

Manuel Margot (OF, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Through the early going this year, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot has been making hard contact like we've never seen from him before. He has a 52.5% hard-hit rate, up from 33.9% last year, and a 7.5% barrel rate, a major increase […]

Brady Singer (SP, KC) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer began the 2021 season with two ugly starts. He allowed 10 runs (six earned) over 8.1 innings while suffering two straight losses to the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels. However, he bounced back in a […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: After two years of a providing a minimal power output in 2018 and 2019, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had a surprising power resurgence last year. During the shortened 2020 season, Votto hit 11 home runs and eight doubles over 55 games […]

Titans Sign B.J. Bello

The Tennessee Titans signed free-agent linebacker B.J. Bello, defensive lineman Bruce Hector, defensive lineman Woodrow Hamilton and defensive back Chris Jones to undisclosed deals on Thursday. Bello, a former Los Angeles Charger, worked out for the Titans on Thursday before signing. Bello and Hector both played for senior defensive assistant Jim Schwartz when he was […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Talladega Ag-Pro 300 (4/24/21)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series is back this week, and we're superspeedway racing at Talladega! Austin Cindric starts on the pole, while the current best superspeedway driver in the series, Justin Haley, rolls off fifth. Talladega is always chaotic, so expect to make more lineups than you usually would if you're hoping to win some money, […]

Cowboys Re-Sign Cedrick Wilson, Antwaun Woods

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Cedrick Wilson and defensive tackle Antwaun Woods to undisclosed deals on Thursday, per the league's transaction wire. Wilson was a sixth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2018. Woods has started 32 games over his previous three seasons in Dallas, and he had seven starts last season. Wilson ranked fourth […]

49ers Sign Maurice Hurst

The San Francisco signed free-agent defensive tackle Maurice Hurst to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Hurst had eight sacks in his three seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, but the former fifth-round draft pick in 2018 was waived last week. The 49ers had some depth issues on their defensive line last season, so Hurst will […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Geno Smith Thursday

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed quarterback Geno Smith to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Smith has served as Russell Wilson's backup for the last two seasons, and he will be back for a third year in 2021. The 30-year-old was a former second-round pick of the New York Jets and played in just one game last […]

Baker Mayfield, Denzel Ward Have Fifth-Year Options Picked Up

The Cleveland Browns made the expected moves of picking up the fifth-year options on both of their 2018 first-round draft picks, quarterback Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward, according to sources informed of the situation. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, fifth-year options on former first-rounders are now guaranteed. Mayfield's fifth-year option is worth $18.86 […]

Kendall Graveman (RP, SEA) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman has been nearly flawless out of the pen so far this year. Through seven appearances and 8.1 innings, he's allowed just one hit and two walks without giving up a run. He also has a 34.5% strikeout […]

Ilya Samsonov Holds Off Islanders In Victory

Washington Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov recorded a shutout in a 1-0 shootout victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday. Samsonov fought off 28 Islanders shots in the matchup to claim his second shutout of the season. The Russian netminder play has been fantastic for Washington while battling some injuries in the 2021 campaign. He's […]

Paul DeJong (SS, STL) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong had a rocky start to the 2021 season. He went on an 0-for-23 slump over a seven-game stretch from April 4 to April 11, but since that cold streak, he's really turned things up. This past Monday, […]

Taylor Hall Continues To Produce For Boston

Boston Bruins forward Taylor Hall added an assist to help his new team defeat his old team, the Buffalo Sabres, 5-1 on Thursday. Since being acquired from the Sabres, Hall has been relatively productive offensively. In six contests skating with his new teammates, Hall has netted two markers and two helpers. He sees ice time […]

Cubs Will Rest Ian Happ On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will get a day of rest on Friday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Happ has been the Cubs leadoff hitter this season, but has really struggled in that role. A prime breakout candidate this season, Happ is only hitting .155 with one home run, one RBI and six runs scored on […]

James van Riemsdyk Nets Two Goals In Flyers Win

Philadelphia Flyers winger James van Riemsdyk potted two power-play goals on Thursday against the New York Rangers. Philadelphia squeaked by the Rangers 3-2. The New Jersey natives markers came in the second and third periods. He has had a solid 2021 campaign producing 37 points in 46 Flyers contests. Philadelphia plays New York again on […]

Jon Berti Expected To Play Regularly At Third Base

Miami Marlins utility player Job Berti is expected to get regular playing time at third base while starter Brian Anderson (oblique) is on the injured list. Berti is off to a slow start this season, slashing just .194/.293/.278 but he should be a good source of runs and stolen bases as long as he keeps […]

Mitch Marner Notches Three Points On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner collected two goals and one assist versus Winnipeg on Thursday. Marner helped his team knock off the Jets 5-3. The Maple Leaf's winger has played an essential role in the squad's success in 2021. Through 47 contests, Marner has recorded 16 goals and 42 assists. He plays wing on […]

Brian Anderson Placed On The Injured List

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday's game due to an oblique strain. There's no word on the severity of the strain, but oblique injuries can sometimes take quite a while to heal. According to manager Don Mattingly, Jon Berti will be the primary starter at […]