Gavin Tucker On The Losing End Of Knockout Performance

It was a tough Saturday night at the office for Gavin Tucker (13-2) when he lost for only the second time in his professional career. Tucker was really unable to show fantasy managers anything, losing via knockout just 22 seconds into the first round. He entered a firefight with Dan Ige but walked out on […]

Dan Ige Scores Huge 22-Second TKO Victory

Though the bout was only 22 seconds long on Saturday, Dan Ige (15-3) did plenty, scoring a first-round knockout over a very strong opponent in Gavin Tucker. Coming off of a loss that snapped his six-fight winning streak, Ige showed he has not lost a step and is still a force to be reckoned with. […]

Domingo German Stays Hot On Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German continued his strong spring performance on Monday, shutting the Phillies out over four innings with six strikeouts. German has been spectacular so far this preseason with 13 strikeouts and no runs allowed over nine innings, and although fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into spring training performances, it's […]

Jonathan Martinez Dropped In Second Round On Saturday

Unable to reach a three-fight winning streak, Jonathan Martinez (13-4) dropped a second-round TKO loss to opponent Davey Grant on the main portion of Saturday's card. Statistically, Martinez racked up 29 significant strikes while not attempting any takedowns on the night. Getting the better of the striking exchanges in the first round, Martinez was caught […]

Davey Grant Earns Impressive Stoppage For Third Straight Win

Bringing the knockout game to his repertoire, Davey Grant (11-4) has scored knockouts in both of his previous two Octagon outings. These are the only two knockouts/TKO wins of his career. After a heavy striking first round tipped in the favor of Jonathan Martinez on Saturday night, Grant turned it around in the second round, […]

Christian Yelich Not Injured After Being Scratched From Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was given a rest day on Monday. Yelich originally appeared in the team's lineup for their game against the Padres, though the team was managing his workload- and it wasn't injury-related. The 2018 National League MVP had a down year in the shortened 2020 season, posting his lowest OPS since […]

Zach Britton Has No Timeline For A Return

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton (elbow) underwent surgery to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow last Wednesday, and manager Aaron Boone left Britton's timeline to return to the team open when speaking on Monday. Encouragingly, Britton's surgery went smoothly, and similar injuries have kept pitchers sidelined for around (and sometimes less […]

Maliek Collins Reaches Agreement With Texans

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Houston Texans on Monday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The 310-pound defensive tackle was a third-round pick by the Cowboys out of Nebraska back in 2016 and spent the first four seasons of […]

Luis Severino Throwing Two Bullpens Per Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) has been throwing two bullpens per week as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in late February of last year. Severino has only been throwing fastballs so far and is on track to progress to breaking pitches in about a month, so […]

Matheus Nicolau Returns With A Split-Decision Win

In a razor-close split-decision victory, Matheus Nicolau (16-2-1) earned a victory in the debut of his second stint with the UFC on Saturday. Keeping the statistics close, Nicolau tallied 55 significant strikes (76 total strikes) along with landing two takedowns. After a solid first round for Nicolau, his opponent Manuel Kape took the second round. […]

Manel Kape Unable To Earn His First UFC Win

In the closest fight on the main card on Saturday night, Manel Kape (15-6) was just shy of earning his first UFC victory, dropping a split decision to Matheus Nicolau. Statistically, Kape out-struck Nicolau in the significant-strike department, landing 61 significant strikes (73 total strikes.) Kape did not attempt any takedowns but did stuff seven […]

Lucas Giolito Tabbed As Opening Day Starter

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito has been tabbed as the team's Opening Day starter. This was expected, as Giolito is coming off of a superb season where he struck out 97 batters while walking 28 in 72 1/3 innings, registering a 3.48 ERA. His excellent changeup-slider combo compliments his fastball well, as he […]

Steelers Sign Kevin Colbert To Contract Extension

Pittsburgh Steelers vice president and general manager Kevin Colbert signed a one-year contract extension on Monday. The 64-year-old is entering his 22nd season with the club after joining the Steelers in February of 2000 as the director of football operations, a role he held for the first 11 years with the team. Colbert helped build […]

Browns, John Johnson Agree To Three-Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns and safety John Johnson have agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million deal, according to multiple sources. Johnson, formerly of the Los Angeles Rams, will step in as a starting safety for a Cleveland defense that was in need of reinforcements in the secondary last year. The 25-year-old will join veteran Ronnie Harrison […]

Spencer Howard Dealing With Back Spasms

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard (back) was scratched from his earlier start due to back spasms. Howard was slated to pitch two innings against the Yankees, though manager Joe Girardi isn't concerned with the ailment, saying that the 24-year-old should be good to go in a couple of days. Howard flashed big-time strikeout ability […]

Chiefs Agree With Joe Thuney On Five-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs and free-agent offensive lineman Joe Thuney agreed to a five-year, $80 million deal on Monday, according to a source. A previous standout for the New England Patriots, Thuney's addition will be an immediate boost for a Chiefs offensive line that was obliterated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense in the Super […]

Jarrad Davis Finds A Home With Jets

Former Detroit Lions first-round linebacker Jarrad Davis is signing a one-year deal worth $7 million with the New York Jets on Monday, according to a source. Davis disappointed as a middle linebacker in his four years in Detroit and played sparingly in 2020. New defensive-minded head coach Robert Saleh obviously thinks that the Jets can […]

John Means Could Get The Start On Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means could take the mound on Opening Day for his team. Means will get another start on Wednesday against the Braves after allowing six runs on 10 hits to go along with four strikeouts in his first 7 2/3 innings this spring. The 27-year-old seemingly has the best stuff on […]

Jaguars Sign Roy Robertson-Harris, Rudy Ford

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing free-agent safety Rudy Ford to a two-year, $4.2 million deal on Monday, according to a source. The Jaguars also agreed to a three-year, $24.4 million deal with former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris. Robertson-Harris is projected as a defensive end in a 3-4 scheme, and the Jaguars could be […]

Luis Robert Dealing With Abdominal Strain

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (abdomen) is dealing with a strained abdomen, and it's why he was scratched from Monday's lineup. The team says it's just a precautionary measure, so it appears that Robert will be fine. Still, it's worth keeping an eye on, as it could be the kind of injury that isn't […]

Jamal Agnew Heads To Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent wide receiver/kick returner Jamal Agnew to a three-year deal worth up to $21 million on Monday, according to a source. Agnew was the Detroit Lions return man for the last four seasons and earned All-Pro honors as a rookie in 2017. He was a fifth-round pick out of the University […]

T.J. Zeuch Blanks Tigers For Three Innings

Toronto Blue Jays hurler T.J. Zeuch threw three shutout innings in relief on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. He allowed just one hit with a strikeout and four ground-ball outs. Through three spring games, the right-hander has allowed just one run in seven innings of work. A minor-league starter, Zeuch is battling to break camp […]

Jason Verrett Bets On Himself, Stays With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed cornerback Jason Verrett to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million on Monday. Verrett had multi-year offers on the table from other teams, but he is deciding to bet on himself again and can make a total of $6.5 million if he makes the Pro Bowl in 2021. The 29-year-old was […]

Rams Extend First-Round Tender To Darious Williams

The Los Angeles Rams extended a first-round tender on standout impending restricted free-agent cornerback Darious Williams on Monday, according to a source. Williams is one of the team's rising stars after he recorded four interceptions, 44 tackles and 14 passes defended in 16 games during the regular season last year. If Williams accepts the offer, […]

Kamu Grugier-Hill Lands Deal With Houston

The Houston Texans signed free-agent linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million on Monday, according to a source. One of the league's best coverage linebackers, Grugier-Hill will reunite with general manager Nick Caserio, who drafted him with the New England Patriots. The 26-year-old spent the 2020 season with the Dolphins, […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Pitches Four Shutout Innings

Toronto Blue Jays ace pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched four scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. He allowed two hits and no walks while striking out four batters. He was facing many of the Tigers' top hitters. Through two spring appearances, Ryu has allowed three hits and just one walk over six innings. Toronto […]

Texans Agree With Andre Roberts On Two-Year Deal

The Houston Texans agreed to terms with free-agent wide receiver Andre Roberts on a two-year deal worth up to $5.95 million on Monday, according to a source. Roberts, who turned 33 in January, has been a Pro Bowler each of the last three years (one with the Jets, two with Buffalo), but he's mainly been […]

Patriots Defense Adds Matt Judon, Jalen Mills

The New England Patriots are signing former Baltimore Ravens pass-rusher Matt Judon to a four-year, $56 million deal on Monday. His contract includes $32 million over the first two years. The Patriots are also adding former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills to a four-year, $24 million deal with $9 million guaranteed. Along with the […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 12.0

With a plethora of high profile quarterbacks on the move, this is proving to be an intriguing offseason already. We surely have more quarterbacks on the move and this will continually shuffle the Draft Board. Yes this is a 7-Round Mock Draft and you might think it's entirely too early for this level of prognostication. […]

Gary Sanchez Has A Minor Wrist Cramp

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (wrist) took a foul tip off of his wrist, causing his wrist to cramp, according to manager Aaron Boone. Sanchez stayed in the game and didn't appear to be bothered by his wrist, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to miss any time. Still, Sanchez has struggled with injuries […]