Panthers Won't Be Big Spenders In Free Agency

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and general manager Scott Fitterer both don't plan on being big spenders when free agency kicks off next week. "We're not just one player away," Rhule said. "We're in a situation where we have to keep building our team. Like I said earlier with the cap situation, we have […]

Eagles Restructure Javon Hargrave's Contract

The Philadelphia Eagles restructured defensive tackle Javon Hargrave's deal on Thursday to free up $9.408 million in salary cap space. With the move, the Eagles are down to around $18 million in salary cap debt ahead of the new league year. Hargrave signed a three-year, $39 million deal last year in free agency, and the […]

Brandin Cooks Restructures Deal

The Houston Texans restructured wide receiver Brandin Cooks' deal to create $6.53 million in salary cap space on Thursday. Cooks was previously scheduled for a $12 million salary cap hit, but the restructure likely converts most of his 2021 base salary into a signing bonus. The 27-year-old pass-catcher rebounded from a disappointing season in his […]

Chiefs Cutting Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz

The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing left tackle Eric Fisher and right tackle Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday. Fisher was the No. 1 overall pick in 2013 and spent his entire career with the Chiefs, starting 113 games and earning two Pro Bowl nods, including last season. But he suffered an Achilles injury in the AFC […]

Rhys Hoskins Feels Healthy After Playing First Base

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins said his surgically repaired elbow is, "All systems go," after playing the field for the first time this spring. Hoskins was one of the hottest hitters in baseball last season before a September elbow injury cost him the last two weeks of the season. Before the injury, Hoskins blasted […]

Saints Release Janoris Jenkins

The New Orleans Saints released cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Thursday, according to a source informed of the situation. Jenkins was due a $1.2 million fully guaranteed roster bonus, but before releasing him, the Saints turned it into a signing bonus and spread it out over two years, saving them an extra $600,000 against the salary […]

Kevin Newman Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's spring game against the Orioles. Newman exited Sunday's game early with hamstring tightness and has yet to appear since then. Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported on Wednesday that Newman is no longer feeling the tightness and that Pirates director of sports […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 11

Hey, y'all! Feels like it's been forever since we talked about fantasy basketball, doesn't it? The All-Star break is over though, so it's time to get ready for the second half. As always, the best way to win in fantasy basketball is to actually do things with your roster. But to add someone, you've also […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. To Throw Live Batting Practice Soon

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) has looked good in bullpen sessions and will move up to throwing live batting practice soon, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin adds that it remains unclear at this point if Honeywell will pitch in live games this spring. Honeywell has not pitched […]

Triston McKenzie Allows One Run in Three Innings

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie allowed a solo home run but otherwise pitched well over three innings on Wednesday. The rookie right-hander walked just one batter after previously allowing two free passes in each of his last two appearances. McKenzie has been rusty so far this spring with seven hits and five walks allowed […]

March Madness Bubble Report for Thursday, March 11

March Madness is approaching fast, and bracketologists around the nation are scrambling to perfect their predictions and project what field of teams the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee will choose on Sunday, March 14, 2021. One of the most prominent metrics that the Selection Committee uses in determining the bracket is the NCAA's NET ranking. The […]

Scott Oberg Set To Make Spring Debut Friday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg will make his spring training debut on Friday against the Giants, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Oberg has not pitched in a game since 2019 when he was shut down with blood clotting in his arm. He underwent thoracic outlet surgery back in September in order to correct […]

Cesar Hernandez Doubles Wednesday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. It has been a good start to the spring for Hernandez as he is now 4-for-13 with two RBI and a run scored through his first six spring games. Hernandez had a solid year […]

Michael Chavis Will Not Play In The Outfield

Boston Red Sox first baseman Michael Chavis will not get a shot at playing in the outfield if Franchy Cordero is not ready for Opening Day, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Cordero had missed most of camp due to testing positive for COVID-19, and Browne reports that manager Alex Cora says Chavis will not […]

Isaac Paredes Hits First Spring Home Run

Detroit Tigers third base prospect Isaac Paredes hit his first home run of 2021 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He's looking to lock down the starting third base job for 2021. Paredes received his first taste of MLB action last year but he managed a well-below average 56 wRC+ in 30 games. Although he […]

Franklin Perez Throws Scoreless Inning In Spring Debut

Detroit Tigers pitcher Franklin Perez made his first appearance this spring against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He gave up one walk and no hits and didn't record a strikeout. The 23-year-old Perez was the Tigers' top prospect in 2018, but he's struggled with lat and shoulder injuries over the past few years and his […]

Matt Manning To Be Limited To Two-Inning Stints In Spring

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning will be limited to two-inning stints throughout the spring, according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. Manning has made two appearances so far this spring and has done well. He's pitched four innings and allowed four hits, one earned run and no walks while striking out three. In his most […]

Bobby Dalbec Hits Grand Slam

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Bobby Dalbec slugged his fourth home run of the spring on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. The big fly came in the sixth inning with the bases loaded against former big-league reliever Victor Arano. Dalbec is looking to win the starting first base job and he's off to a promising […]

Charlie Blackmon Goes 1-for-3 Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's 7-5 win against the San Diego Padres. The hit was Blackmon's first of the spring as he is now just 1-for-12 across his first five games. Blackmon finished 2020 with a .303/.356/.448 slash line while hitting six bombs and driving in 42 runs. He has now […]

Jose Berrios Sharp In Second Spring Start

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios was sharp in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays as he threw three scoreless innings while striking out four. Berrios has now struck out seven while allowing zero runs across his first five innings of spring ball. Berrios had a subpar 2020 as he posted a 4.00 […]

Ross Stripling Pitches Two Scoreless Innings

Toronto Blue Jays hurler Ross Stripling allowed three hits over two innings but held the Baltimore Orioles off the score sheet. With rookie phenom Nate Pearson expected to begin the year on the injured list, the former Dodgers right-hander is the early favorite to fill his spot. Throwing in his first game this spring, Stripling's […]

Cavan Biggio Strikes Out Twice Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Biggio has struggled so far this spring as he is just 2-for-12 with two RBI and one stolen base. Biggio's struggles are probably not much to worry about this early into spring training as he […]

Jonathan Davis Gets On Base Three Times

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonathan Davis went 2-for-2 with a walk on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 28-year-old's improved offensive approach could help the club in the event that Randal Grichuk, who has become expendable with the addition of George Springer, is traded for pitching help. Davis was already popular among Toronto coaches for […]

Brock Boeser Notches 14th Goal Of The Season

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser lit the lamp for the 14th time this season on Wednesday, scoring on a power play in a 5-1 loss to Montreal. He now shares the fourth spot on the league's goal-scoring list. Vancouver's offense has taken a hit with Elias Pettersson (upper body) on the shelf, but Boeser […]

Keston Hiura Continues Spring Struggles

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 9-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics. The 0-for-3 day marked yet another tough day for the highly-touted second baseman as he is now just 1-for-14 with a home run and three RBI across his first six spring games. Hiura had mixed results in 2020 after […]

Jeff Petry Pots 10th Goal Of The Year

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry pushed his point streak to five games with his 10th goal of the season in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Canucks. The veteran blueliner has scored in four games during the point streak, and he is the first Montreal defenseman in over 80 years to notch 10 goals in a […]

Fantasy Basketball Night In Review: Wednesday, March 10

Welcome to the RotoBaller NBA Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy basketball takeaways from the games played during last night's slate. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers for Week 11

Our one and only, Milos Zvekic broke down the Week 11 streamers earlier this week and will continue to do so all season long. I will be chiming in mid-week to add some sprinkles and frosting onto the beautifully baked Zvekic cake. For the rest of Week 11 (Thursday to Sunday), there are 14 teams with […]

Kevin Shattenkirk Continues Strong Start To March

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk posted an assist in Wednesday's big 5-1 loss to the Kings, making it six points in six games for himself this month. He and Nicolas Deslauriers helped Sam Steel to notch his third tally of the year. Shattenkirk has 11 points for the whole year in 27 games with a […]

Troy Grosenick Has Dream Return To NHL

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Troy Grosenick made his first NHL appearance in over six years on Wednesday, stopping 33 shots in a 5-1 victory over the Ducks. The 31-year-old was drafted in after Cal Petersen went into the COVID-19 protocol just a few hours before the game. With Jonathan Quick (upper body) also out, the […]