Nick Ahmed Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (knee) was a late scratch from the lineup on Tuesday afternoon, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Ahmed has not appeared in a game since March 6, as he has been dealing with right knee soreness. With Ahmed's continued absence, Josh Rojas has been taking advantage of the increased […]

Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill To Compete At Quarterback

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said he expects quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill to compete for the starting quarterback job in 2021 after Drew Brees announced his retirement this week. Hill has been impressive for his versatility, but his viability as a full-time starter under center seems less appealing with Brees now […]

Yu Darvish Looking Ready For Regular Season

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish continues to look sharp this spring. He's pitched five scoreless innings while boasting a 7-0 strikeout-to-walk ratio, allowing just two baserunners. The veteran right-hander said he focused on throwing more changeups and splitters in his second spring outing, two pitches he combined to throw less than 10 percent […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 3/16 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 3/16 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Trae Young, Mike Conley SG - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jordan Clarkson SF - RJ Barrett, Carmelo Anthony PF - Julius Randle, Lauri Markkanen […]

Saints Showing Interest In Richard Sherman

The New Orleans Saints are among the teams showing interest in five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman, according to sources. Sherman's old defensive backs coach in Seattle, Kris Richard, is now in the same position with the Saints and the team is in the cornerback market after releasing Janoris Jenkins. The soon-to-be 33-year-old Sherman spent […]

Cowboys Agree With CJ Goodwin

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback CJ Goodwin on a two-year, $3.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The deal includes $2 million guaranteed. The 31-year-old spent the last three seasons with the Cowboys and appeared in 35 games (zero starts), adding 19 tackles in that span. Goodwin […]

Aaron Judge Unwilling To Change Approach At The Plate

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is unwilling to swing at low pitches that often get called for strikes against him. Judge said he's thought about swinging at those pitches, but doing so would take him out of his approach. The slugger ultimately chalked it up to an umpiring issue, saying he'd rather focus on […]

Colts Tender George Odum

The Indianapolis Colts tendered All-Pro special teams player and impending restricted free-agent George Odum at the right-of-first-refusal tender on Tuesday, according to a source. The Colts will have the chance to match any offer Odum receives on the open market. The fourth-year pro will earn $2.133 million if he remains with the Colts in 2021. […]

Antonio Senzatela Will Pitch In B Game On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela, who has been dealing with a hamstring strain since March 1, will pitch in a B game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. He's scheduled to throw three innings and should then pitch in a Cactus League game on Sunday, […]

Rams Restructure Jalen Ramsey, Robert Woods

The Los Angeles Rams restructured cornerback Jalen Ramsey's and wide receiver Robert Woods' contracts on Tuesday to create additional salary cap space for the 2021 season. Ramsey's restructure created around $12 million in cap space, while Woods' opened up $8 million. The Rams are expected to restructure wideout Cooper Kupp and defensive tackle Aaron Donald […]

Ravens Bring Pernell McPhee Back

The Baltimore Ravens officially re-signed outside linebacker Pernell McPhee to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. The 32-year-old is entering his 11th season and seventh with Baltimore after he was a fifth-round pick in 2011. It's his third straight offseason signing a one-year deal with the club. McPhee's signing helps solidify the position after Matt […]

Jaguars Sign Shaquill Griffin To Three-Year Deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a three-year deal worth $44.5 million on Tuesday, according to a league source. Griffin will pair with 2020 first-rounder CJ Henderson to give the team two young cornerbacks to build around. Jacksonville allowed a league-high 8.7 yards per attempt last year and played […]

Jihad Ward Going To The Jaguars

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Jihad Ward is signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars on an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. He will reunite with Joe Cullen, who is now the defensive coordinator in Jacksonville. In addition to Cullen, Ward also worked with outside linebackers coach Zachary Orr and assistant defensive line coach […]

Billy Hamilton Signs Minor League Deal With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder Billy Hamilton. Hamilton was recently cut by the division rival Cleveland Indians and the speedster will look to earn a spot on the White Sox bench this upcoming season. Outfielder Adam Engel will be the biggest competition for Hamilton, but it is […]

Jaguars Re-Sign Sidney Jones

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed cornerback Sidney Jones to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Jones played in nine games last year (six starts) and played at a high level for the team's secondary. A second-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017, Jones signed to the Jaguars practice squad in September after […]

Whit Merrifield Seeing The Ball Well This Spring

Kansas City Royals outfielder Whit Merrifield continues to see the ball well in Cactus League action. Merrifield collected another two hits in Monday's game to raise his spring average to .529, along with four doubles, four runs scored, and an RBI. The 32-year-old has been locked in at the plate and seems poised to deliver […]

Nate Pearson Aggravates Groin Injury

Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Nate Pearson (groin) aggravated his groin injury on Tuesday while throwing the second bullpen session in his rehab process. He was originally diagnosed with a groin injury after appearing in his first spring game back on March 1. Pearson was expected to be a key contributor to the Jays starting rotation […]

Von Miller Staying In Denver

The Denver Broncos will exercise the $7 million guarantee option on linebacker Von Miller's $18 million salary for the 2021 season, according to a source. Miller will remain with the Broncos for at least one more season despite the fact that talks to restructure his deal to help lower the team's salary cap went nowhere. […]

A.J. Puk Will Pitch In Spring Training Game Wednesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Wednesday, according to manager Bob Melvin. The 25-year-old lefty was once a top prospect in the A's system, but a myriad of injuries have derailed the early portion of his career. Puk missed the 2018 season after undergoing Tommy John […]

Cowboys Place Tender On Antwaun Woods

The Dallas Cowboys used the right-of-first-refusal tender on impending restricted free-agent defensive tackle Antwaun Woods, according to a source. The Cowboys also re-signed wide receiver Noah Brown to an undisclosed one-year deal and used an original-round tender on wideout Cedrick Wilson. Woods' tender has a value of $2.133 million for the 2021 season. If Dallas […]

Titans Sign Bud Dupree To Five-Year Deal

The Tennessee Titans signed former Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher Bud Dupree to a five-year deal with a maximum value of $85 million. Dupree will make $16.5 million per year with $35 million guaranteed. The 28-year-old played on the franchise tag in 2020 and was lost for the season with a torn ACL in his knee. […]

Vikings Reach Deal With Dalvin Tomlinson

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a deal with former New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson on a two-year, $22 million deal on Monday, according to sources. The deal includes $20 million in total guarantees and $16 million fully guaranteed. Tomlinson will have a signing bonus of $15 million. Minnesota also reached a one-year deal […]

Jets Defense Adds Carl Lawson

The New York Jets agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson on Monday. The deal includes $30 million guaranteed. His $15 million-per-year average makes him the highest-paid player on the team. Lawson should bolster a pass-rushing unit that is planning to use a 4-3 front for the […]

Joey Lucchesi In Tight Battle For Rotation Spot

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas stated on Tuesday that the competition for the fifth rotation spot between David Peterson, Joey Lucchesi, and Jordan Yamamoto remains "really tight." Lucchesi, acquired by the Mets from the Padres in the offseason, struggled in limited action in 2020, going 0-1 with a 7.94 ERA in two starts and […]

Trevor Rosenthal Scheduled To Pitch Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (groin) is yet to appear in Cactus League action with his new team, but he's been throwing bullpen sessions and manager Bob Melvin said he is scheduled to pitch in Wednesday's game. Rosenthal is the presumed closer for the A's after signing a one-year deal in Oakland this offseason. […]

Bengals Reach Deal With Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal with free-agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson on Monday night, according to a source. The deal includes $32 million over the first two years for the former New Orleans Saints standout defender. The Bengals ranked last in the NFL in sacks with 17 last season, so […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and is expected to advance to throwing live batting practice on Thursday. While the Mets have indicated Carrasco's elbow issue isn't a concern, it is likely that the Mets will exercise a considerable amount of caution with their newly acquired starting […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Opening Day For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for his team on Opening Day against the Rockies. Kershaw will be making his ninth career start on Opening Day, which is the most in Dodgers' franchise history. The veteran left-hander pitched to a 2.16 ERA in 58 1/3 innings last year while posting […]

Buccaneers Among Teams Interested In James White

Several teams are inquiring about New England Patriots free-agent running back James White, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source. The Bucs already have Ronald Jones II, but Leonard Fournette and veteran LeSean McCoy are both free agents, so Tampa might be looking to add White to the mix. White has experience with […]

Lions Planning To Release Chase Daniel, Danny Shelton

The Detroit Lions are clearing some salary cap space after re-signing Romeo Okwara on Monday, and sources say that they are planning to release quarterback Chase Daniel ($4.55 million salary) and defensive tackle Danny Shelton ($4 million salary). The Lions had been shopping Daniel for a trade in the past week. The moves combined should […]