C.J. Uzomah Inactive For Super Bowl

According to the team, Philadelphia Eagles tight end C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) will not play during the Super Bowl. Uzomah joined Philadelphia's practice squad in December. Across seven contests, he ran just 14 routes and did not see a target. He sustained this injury during their victory over the Dallas Cowboys during Week 17. The 32-year-old […]

Skyy Moore Ruled Out For Super Bowl

According to the team, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (abdomen) will not suit up for the Super Bowl. Moore was able to practice during the week in a limited capacity but carried a doubtful tag on the final injury report. The third-year wideout was unable to turn the corner in time. During the […]

Brandon Graham Active For Super Bowl

According to the team, Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Brandon Graham (elbow) is officially active for the Super Bowl. Graham has been on the injured reserve since suffering a torn triceps following their Week 12 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. Graham was able to log two limited practice sessions to end the week and was eventually […]

Geno Smith Likely Returning To Seattle

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Seattle Seahawks are expected to bring back quarterback Geno Smith for the 2025 season. The team reportedly "believes in him." The 34-year-old will be entering the final year of his three-year contract. Last season, Smith threw for a career-high 4,320 yards with 21 passing scores and […]

Saints To Decide On Derek Carr’s Future Soon

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the New Orleans Saints will decide on the future of their quarterback, Derek Carr, in the next few weeks. With the Saints over the salary cap, they may opt to part ways with Carr to shed salary. Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network noted that he expects […]

Jets Could Move On From Davante Adams

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the New York Jets could move on from wide receiver Davante Adams. Rapoport noted that with the Jets and Aaron Rodgers expected to part ways, the team is unlikely to keep his longtime receiver on the roster as well. The Jets traded for Adams prior to their […]

National League Prospects to Target in Redraft Leagues - The Toolshed Podcast (Ep. 372)

Welcome to episode 372 of The Toolshed Podcast with Chris Clegg and Eric Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a fantasy baseball dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) and Chris Clegg (@ChrisCleggMiLB) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB […]

Jon Berti Could Be Backup First Baseman In Chicago

According to Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, Chicago Cubs infielder Jon Berti could be the team's primary backup first baseman during the 2025 season. The team signed Berti to a one-year contract worth $2 million earlier in the offseason. Last season, Berti logged just 25 starts with the Yankees as he battled […]

Hunter Goodman Will Have Limited Role To Start The Season

According to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post, Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman is not expected to have an everyday role in the starting lineup to open the season. Saunders noted that the 25-year-old backstop will not start behind the plate more than twice a week. After appearing in just 23 games during his rookie […]

Chase Dollander Could Skip Triple-A

According to Kyle Newman of The Denver Post, Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander could skip Triple-A if he impresses at spring training. The former ninth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft performed very well in his first professional season and could be nearing his MLB debut. Last summer, Dollander began the season […]

Jhony Brito Could Be Deployed Out Of The Rotation

According to MLB.com, San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Jhony Brito (elbow) could be an option for the rotation when healthy. Brito suffered an elbow sprain at the end of the 2024 season but did not need surgery during the offseason. Fantasy managers should monitor his status during spring training as he will likely compete for […]

Padres Sign Gavin Sheets To A Minor-League Contract

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the San Diego Padres signed first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets to a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Sheets has spent his entire professional career with the Chicago White Sox. Last season, Sheets posted a .233/.303/.357 line with 24 doubles, 10 home runs, and tallied 45 RBI […]

Trevor Richards Invited To Spring Training

According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the Chicago Cubs are inviting right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards to spring training. The 31-year-old inked a minor-league deal with the Cubs earlier in the offseason and has officially received his invite to the big-league camp. Last season, Richards logged 65 1/3 innings with the Minnesota Twins. He was typically […]

Matt Manning Has Unclear Role Heading Into Spring Training

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Matt Manning has an unclear role heading into spring training. Beck noted that while Manning has typically been deployed as a starter, he may have to shift to a bullpen role to have a spot on the MLB roster. Currently, Tarik Skubal, Jack Flaherty, Reese […]

Keider Montero Could Operate In Swing Role

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Keider Montero could be deployed out of the rotation and the bullpen during the 2025 season. Beck noted that while Montero will report to camp as a starter, but he may find a role in the bullpen, given the recent signing of Jack Flaherty. With […]

Joe Musgrove Could Resume Throwing Midseason

According to MLB.com, San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (elbow) plans to ramp up using plyometric balls during spring training but is not expected to resume throwing until midseason. The 32-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in October and is expected to remain sidelined during the entire 2025 season. However, seeing him begin his recovery […]

Tanner Scott To See Most Of The Save Opportunities

According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott is expected to see most of the save opportunities early in the season. Earlier in the offseason, the Dodgers signed Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract. However, the team also brought in Kirby Yates, who was one of the most […]

Kevin Kiermaier Shifts To Front-Office Role With Toronto

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, former outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is joining the Toronto Blue Jays front office as a special assistant. The 34-year-old retired after the 2024 season and will now begin his post-playing career in a management position. Matheson noted that Kiermaier will work with the Toronto outfielders during spring training. Kiermaier spent […]

Cam Collier, Sal Stewart Invited To Spring Training

According to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, the Cincinnati Reds are inviting third base prospects Cam Collier and Sal Stewart to spring training. Among these two infielders, top pitching prospect Chase Burns will also receive an invite. Collier is ranked as the No. 5 prospect in the system on MLB.com. Collier was selected with […]

Jake Matthews Gets Decision Win At UFC 312

Jake Matthews won a clear-cut decision over Francisco Prado at UFC 312 on Saturday. Matthews was a sizeable favorite and he controlled the fight for three rounds. The Australian was able to land the better shots as he outstruck Prado in all three rounds to get the win. With the victory, Matthews is 21-7 as […]

Rodolfo Bellato Battles Back To Get A Draw At UFC 312

Rodolfo Bellato fought Jimmy Crute to a draw on the main card of UFC 312. Bellato was dominated in the first round as he was dropped and controlled for nearly four minutes. However, the Brazilian then rallied back to outstrike Crute in the second and third rounds and two of the judges had it a […]

Jimmy Crute Fights To A Draw In Return At UFC 312

Jimmy Crute fought Rodolfo Bellato to a majority draw on the main card of UFC 312 on Saturday in Australia. Crute entered the bout as the underdog as he was ending his year-and-a-half layoff as he stepped away from the sport. In the fight, Crute dominated the first round as he dropped Bellato and had […]

Sean Strickland Suffers Lopsided Decision Loss At UFC 312

Sean Strickland suffered a decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC 312 for the middleweight title. Strickland and Du Plessis were rematching from their January 2024 fight which Du Plessis won by split decision to become the new champ. In the rematch, Strickland was hesitant on the feet as the […]

Dricus Du Plessis Retains Middleweight Belt At UFC 312

Dricus Du Plessis defended his middleweight title with a five-round decision win over Sean Strickland at UFC 312. Du Plessis entered the bout as the betting favorite and he dominated Strickland in the rematch as he landed the better strikes and more strikes. The champ put an exclamation mark on his win by breaking Strickland's […]

49ers Will Get An Extension Done With Brock Purdy

The Athletic's Dianna Russini writes that the San Francisco 49ers will get a long-term contract extension done with quarterback Brock Purdy. The Niners won't drag their feet on this one -- they want a deal done soon and have already started conversations with Purdy's representatives. Even after a disappointing 2024 season, the team has not […]

Panthers Want Adam Thielen Back In 2025

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Carolina Panthers want veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen back for the 2025 campaign. Thielen hinted that he would contemplate retirement this offseason, but he recently said that he has decided to come back for another season. The 34-year-old veteran is due for more than $6 million in overall payout […]

Cardinals Hope To Re-Sign Trey McBride

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Arizona Cardinals hope to re-sign impending free-agent tight end Trey McBride this offseason. The tight end market has been in the $15-17 million per-year range for some time now, but McBride could change that this offseason after recording 192 catches the last two seasons. Although he inexplicably scored just […]

Cade Cunningham Available Versus Charlotte

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) is available for Sunday's matchup with Charlotte. He wasn't available for Friday's win over the 76ers. As a result, Malik Beasley entered the starting lineup and finished with 36 points, a career-high. But with Cunningham back in the Mix, Beasley will head back to the bench, which should lower […]

Texans To Target Mack Hollins?

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the Houston Texans might look to fill in around No. 1 wide receiver Nico Collins this offseason with more targeted, role-oriented acquisitions. Graziano mentions Buffalo Bills impending unrestricted free-agent wideout Mack Hollins specifically as a potential target for Houston. Many teams like what the Bills did at receiver in 2024 […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out On Sunday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Detroit. In Friday's win over the San Antonio Spurs, the 23-year-old had 24 points and 10 assists. He popped up on Sunday's injury report due to ankle soreness, so it seems there's a good chance he'll be back on Monday in Brooklyn. With Nick […]