Joel Embiid On Track To Return For Friday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been deemed probable to get back into action for Friday's contest against the Wizards as he works his way through the league's health and safety protocols. After being deemed a COVID-19 close contact, Embiid missed both the All-Star Game this past weekend and Thursday's game versus Chicago, which allowed […]

Reds Acquire Mike Freeman From Cleveland

The Cincinnati Reds acquired utility infielder Mike Freeman from the Cleveland Indians on Friday in exchange for cash. The Indians valued Freeman's versatility and experience around the infield after he played 99 games and hit .270 in the last two years for them. They had signed him to a minor league deal last month with […]

Aaron Gordon, Terrence Ross Will Miss Friday’s Game

Orlando Magic point guard/power forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross (knee) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Spurs. Orlando will be down numerous key contributors again, paving the way for Nikola Vucevic and Michael Carter-Williams to see enormous offensive roles. The Magic's second unit figures to be wide […]

Kenta Maeda An Underrated Ace

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda had a 3.87 ERA in 589 regular season innings in his four years with the Dodgers, and he also had a 1.64 ERA in 21 relief outings in the playoffs from 2017-19. The right-hander had a 2.70 ERA, career-high strikeout rate (32.3%) and a career-low walk rate (4%) in […]

Caris Levert Cleared For Return Saturday

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Caris Levert (kidney) has been given the green light to get back into action for Saturday's contest against Phoenix. LeVert will be making his team debut when he takes the floor, having been out of action since he was dealt to the Pacers in January, when a cancerous mass was found […]

Francisco Lindor Extension Talks To Begin

Extension talks are expected to begin between New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and the team, with the expectation that Lindor will command at least a 10-year deal in excess of $300 million. Robert Murray reports that while both sides have a clear mutual interest in completing a deal, each has acknowledged that Lindor could […]

Chargers Release Trai Turner

The Los Angeles Chargers officially released offensive guard Trai Turner on Friday, according to a source. It was reported last week that the Chargers were trying to trade Turner, but apparently they didn't find any takers and have decided to outright release him. The 27-year-old was due to make $11.5 million this season. Turner has […]

Patrick Mahomes Expected To Restructure Deal

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to restructure his contract by converting his $21.7 million roster bonus into a signing bonus in the coming days, according to league sources. The move would save the Chiefs $17 million against the 2021 salary cap. Mahomes didn't have his best performance in the Super Bowl loss […]

Bills Agree To Three-Year Deal With Daryl Williams

The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $28.2 million ($9.4 million average) with offensive tackle Daryl Williams on Friday, according to sources. The deal includes nearly $14 million in guaranteed money. Williams came to Buffalo last year after spending five seasons with the Carolina Panthers. He started 18 total […]

Blake Cederlind Placed On Injured List With UCL Strain

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Blake Cederlind (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list with a UCL strain in his right elbow, according to MLB.com's Jake Crouse. Crouse reports that Cederlind sustained the injury in Wednesday night's game when he was pulled after allowing a run on one hit, two walks and a hit batter while […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks for 3/13: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

  Pretty happy I slept through the games last night. After seeing my scores today, I'll be so glad to rewatch them at 1.5x speed and not be emotionally involved. As our spring split winds down and teams become more desperate to secure a playoff position, I'm sure we'll be in for some more shenanigans […]

Jaguars Re-Sign Tre Herndon

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed third-year cornerback Tre Herndon to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Herndon has appeared in 43 games and made 26 starts in his three-year career in Jacksonville. He made the opening day roster in 2018 as an undrafted rookie and played in all 16 games in 2019 and 2020. Herndon had […]

Buccaneers Reach Deal With Kevin Minter

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached an agreement on an undisclosed one-year deal to re-sign inside linebacker Kevin Minter on Friday, according to a source. Minter was the team's 2020 special teams captain and also a key backup on defense. He stepped in for Devin White when he was placed on the COVID-19 list in Week […]

Texans Bringing Back Vernon Hargreaves III

The Houston Texans agreed to re-sign cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Hargreaves was a first-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2016 and was acquired by Houston in 2019 off waivers from Tampa. He's still only 25 years old and started all 16 games for the Texans last […]

Roberto Osuna Holding Showcase Friday

Free-agent relief pitcher Roberto Osuna (elbow) is holding a showcase for interested teams on Friday, March 12, at Tetelo Vargas Stadium in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. The 26-year-old right-hander threw just 4 1/3 innings with the Astros in 2020 due to an elbow injury, but he was able to avoid Tommy John surgery […]

Belal Muhammad Can Take A Major Step Forward

Always entertaining to watch in the cage, Belal Muhammad (18-3) will receive a huge opportunity in Saturday's main event as he faces Leon Edwards. Muhammad is currently on a four-fight winning streak and is the winner of eight of his last nine bouts. A grinder from bell to bell, Muhammad has won 13 of his […]

Miles Mikolas Shut Down From Throwing

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing for at least seven days after continued discomfort in his throwing shoulder. He'll also undergo more testing so the team can determine what is causing the issue. Mikolas is also dealing with an elbow injury, but it seems secondary to the […]

Maikel Franco On The Braves Radar

Free-agent third baseman Maikel Franco is likely to choose his new team in the coming days, and the Atlanta Braves are firmly in the mix. The Orioles and Mets have also shown interest. The 28-year-old slashed .278/.321/.457 with eight homers and 38 RBI with the Royals in 2020. He remains a useful right-handed bat, but […]

Leon Edwards Looking To Continue His Hot Run

After three canceled bouts with Khamzat Chimaev that never came to fruition, Leon Edwards (18-3) finally returns to action in Saturday's main event with a new opponent in Belal Muhammad. Inactive since July of 2019, Edwards last competed against Rafael dos Anjos, and he was victorious via unanimous decision. Edwards is currently on an eight-fighting […]

Cardinals Re-Sign Robert Alford Friday

The Arizona Cardinals re-signed cornerback Robert Alford to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. Arizona released him from his large contract -- he made nearly $15 million the last two years -- after he missed the last two seasons due to injury. Releasing Alford on Wednesday saved the team $7.5 million […]

Texans Defense Adds Former Browns, Packers Linebacker

The Houston Texans reached an agreement with former Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers linebacker Christian Kirksey on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million on Friday, according to a source. The Packers released Kirksey last month, as the veteran linebacker made it just one year into his two-year deal. The 28-year-old appeared in […]

Ryan Spann Can Get Back On Top With A Big Win Saturday

Ryan Spann (18-6) will make a return to the Octagon on Saturday after last appearing in September of last year, when he was defeated by Johnny Walker. Prior to the loss, Spann was undefeated in the UFC, winning his previous four bouts after earning his UFC contract on the Contender Series. With a handful of […]

Chiefs Discussing Bringing Mike Remmers Back

The Kansas City Chiefs have been in discussions about re-signing offensive tackle Mike Remmers after recently releasing tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz, according to a source. Remmers thrived at right tackle before moving to the left side out of necessity in the Super Bowl when Fisher was out due to injury. He should have […]

Misha Cirkunov Hopes For A Big Victory Against A Tough Foe

Misha Cirkunov (15-5) looked impressive in his last outing, submitting the rising star Jimmy Crute in September of 2019. With almost 19 months out of the Octagon, Cirkunov returns on Saturday to face the always dangerous Ryan Spann. Cirkunov is very dangerous on the ground, with nine of his 15 career wins coming by submission. […]

Patriots Bring Back Justin Bethel

The New England Patriots agreed to a three-year, $6 million deal with special teams ace and cornerback Justin Bethel on Friday, according to league sources. The deal includes $2.75 million in guarantees and some Pro Bowl incentives. The 30-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent, but his preference was to stay in New […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Phoenix Call 811 Before You Dig 200 (3/13/21)

The Call 811 Before You Dig 200 presented by Arizona 811 has to be in the pantheon of weird race names, right? It's not quite as weird as the Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 200, but it's up there. Anyway, it's time for the fifth race of the 2021 Xfinity schedule. We've had four different winners […]

Patrick Kane Produces Points On Thursday

Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane continues to excel, adding two assists in a 4-2 Chicago victory over the Dallas Stars. Chicago scored four goals on just 16 shots on net. Kane is having a wonderful season with 11 goals and 29 assists in 28 games. The 32-year-old has 97 shots on goal with an 11.3 […]

Tyler Shatley Re-Signing With Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars are re-signing offensive guard Tyler Shatley to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. Shatley was an undrafted free agent from 2014 that wound up starting 10 games last season. He has started 25 games during his time with the team over seven seasons. The 29-year-old from Clemson has […]

Nationals Encouraged With Carter Kieboom

Although Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom is not having a statistically impressive spring, manager Davey Martinez sees encouraging signs, writes Mark Zuckerman. "His swing looks really good," according to Martinez, "...I like some of his at-bats so far." But Zuckerman points out Kieboom's lack of walks or home runs this spring and his pedestrian […]

John Gant Lined Up As The Fifth Starter

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher John Gant is currently lined up to be the team's fifth starter once the regular season begins. Cardinals writer Derrick Goold noted that Gant has been pitching on the same days as Opening Day starter Jack Flaherty, which would line him up with the Cardinals schedule to be the fifth […]