Ryan Weathers' Stock Keeps Climbing

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers for 5 ⅔ innings Thursday, settling for a no-decision. The outing was the longest of the 21-year-old rookie's career, as he fanned six while relinquishing just a hit, walk and a hit batter over 89 pitches. On the roster bubble during spring training, Weathers […]

Christian Yelich Won't Return Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will not be activated from the injured list on Saturday, the first day he's eligible to come off, according to manager Craig Counsell. "He won't hit on the field," Counsell said Friday morning. "He'll hit in the cage." Yelich has been out since April 11 with a sore […]

Tejay Antone (SP/RP, CIN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Reds, like many teams, do not have a obvious closer right now. Amir Garrett has collected two of their three saves to this point, but he also has hideous ratios (16.20 ERA, 3.20 WHIP) thanks to allowing three homers and seven (!) walks […]

Anibal Sanchez Throws For Scouts Friday

Free-agent veteran starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez threw for select teams at Florida International University on Friday. The teams in attendance included the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Sanchez is nearly ready and hit 90-92 mph on the radar gun. Sanchez had a similar session a […]

Andrelton Simmons Clears Protocols

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has cleared the COVID-19 protocols and can make his return to action. Simmons hasn't participated in any baseball activity since April 13, so it could take him a few days to get up to speed. The Twins have a three-game series at home against the Pirates starting on Friday before […]

Panthers Open To Moving Back In First Round Of Draft

The Carolina Panthers have talked to "at least five teams" about trading back from the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL draft. "We're very open to moving back," general manager Scott Fitterer said. "It just depends on how the first seven picks go." A best-case scenario for the Panthers […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (abdomen) will make his return to the lineup after a two-game absence. The superstar outfielder made progress each day since sustaining the injury on Sunday- though the Braves' scheduled off days on Monday and Thursday likely helped to expedite the process. Acuna, batting .419 with seven homers, 37 combined […]

Lance Lynn Could Return Next Week

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (back) could return next week. Lynn has been on the 10-day injured list with a strained right trapezius muscle. The White Sox are going to be cautious with Lynn, but the news is encouraging. The veteran has been excellent this season and owns a 1-1 record with a […]

Anthony DeSclafani (SP, SFG) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: Two issues have plagued Anthony DeSclafani during his seven seasons in the major leagues - injuries and the long ball. While it remains to be seen if he can stay out of the trainer's room, the 31-year-old's early 2021 success suggests that he may […]

Panthers To Decide On Sam Darnold's Option After Draft

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Friday that a decision on whether to exercise quarterback Sam Darnold's $18.858 million fifth-year option for the 2022 season won't come until after the draft next week. The Panthers want to see if a quarterback falls to them at No. 8 overall in the first round next […]

Bryan Reynolds (OF, PIT) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: An unheralded prospect entering 2019, Bryan Reynolds parlayed a red-hot start at Triple-A into a year that saw him finish fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting. That season, he hit .314/.377/.503 with 16 home runs and 151 R+BI in just 134 games with […]

Nelson Cruz In Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (foot) is in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates. The veteran slugger toughed out his foot injury during Wednesday's game against the Athletics, belting two homers, though he was noticeably bothered by the ailment late in the game and had to be removed. Fortunately, Cruz seems […]

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, […]