Steve Cishek Joining Astros

The Houston Astros signed free-agent relief pitcher Steve Cishek to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander has a 2.78 ERA in 594 career relief appearances with a .214 average against and 132 saves in 10-plus major league seasons. He's held right-handed hitters to a .204 average […]

Dodgers Interested In Garrett Cooper

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper has reportedly drawn trade interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cooper finds himself potentially with much less playing time than expected after the signing of Adam Duvall on Tuesday. Cooper is a solid bat, but has had trouble staying on the field. He's hit .281/.344/.449 with 21 home runs […]

Jordan Zimmermann Joins Brewers On Minors Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed former All-Star right-hander Jordan Zimmermann to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. Zimmermann will turn 35 years old on May 23 and pitched in just three games (7.94 ERA) for the Detroit Tigers in 2020 due to a forearm injury. He went 1-13 with a […]

Alex Tanney Hangs Up His Cleats

New York Giants quarterback Alex Tanney, who threw just 15 passes in two games over his nine-year NFL career, is retiring from the NFL on Tuesday. The 33-year-old re-signed on Jan. 4 and had spent most of the last three seasons as a backup to Eli Manning and Daniel Jones. He entered the league as […]

Giants Adding Jake McGee To Bullpen

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year deal worth $7 million with free-agent relief pitcher Jake McGee on Tuesday, according to sources. McGee was solid in his lone season with the Dodgers in 2020, posting a 2.66 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 33 strikeouts and only three walks in 20 1/3 innings over 24 […]

Russell Wilson Frustrated With Offensive Line

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said he's frustrated with the team's offensive line and being hit too much. "I've definitely been hit. I've been sacked almost 400 times. So we've got to get better. I've got to find ways to get better too. I'm frustrated with getting hit too much," Wilson said. He was sacked […]

Adam Duvall Agrees With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Adam Duvall on Tuesday. The deal is believed to be worth $4.5 million. A career .233/.293/.468 hitter with a 96 wRC+ in the big leagues, Duvall hit .248/.307/.545 with 117 wRC+ the last two seasons with the Braves, including a .237/.301/.532 slash line, 16 […]

Rafa Cabrera Bello Looks To Bring Form To America

Rafa Cabrera Bello is set to play in this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. It will be his first start in the United States this year. The Spaniard has been rock solid in his three 2021 European Tour starts with a top-five result at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship being the highlight. "RCB" will attempt […]

Kevin Streelman Has Elite Course History At Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach often rewards experience, and Kevin Streelman brings plenty to this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The veteran has been extremely successful on the iconic California layout throughout his career. Streelman logged a runner-up finish in last year's AT&T and has finished T7 or better in each of his last three starts at Pebble […]

Will Zalatoris Looks To Stay Hot At Pebble Beach

Will Zalatoris continued his torrid pace of results last week by posting a T17 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Playing on unlimited PGA Tour exemptions, Zalatoris will try to stay hot in this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The legendary California layout generally requires prior experience in order to succeed, but the Wake Forest […]

Patrick Cantlay The Top Option At Pebble Beach

Patrick Cantlay is set to return to action this week in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Cantlay posted a runner-up finish in his most recent start at the American Express. The American was already an elite fantasy option for this week's event, but takes the unquestioned top spot with Dustin Johnson's recent withdrawal from the […]

Jrue Holiday Won't Travel With Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday will not travel with the team for their upcoming matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Holiday has tested positive for COVID-19, so his timetable to return is unknown. Both Bryn Forbes and D.J. Augustin are decent short-term streaming options without Holiday available. Although, Khris Middleton is likely going to […]

De'Andre Hunter To Miss Significant Time

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is expected to miss around seven to 10 weeks, according to general manager Travis Schlenk. Hunter underwent meniscus surgery on his right knee on Monday, and the team is hopeful that he can return in eight weeks. Both Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter will see increased chances and are […]

Forty-Four Drivers Officially Entered For Daytona 500

The official entry list for the 2021 Daytona 500 is out and features 44 drivers competing for 40 spots. That includes eight non-chartered cars, only four of whom will actually make the final field. Those eight drivers are: Austin Cindric, Ty Dillon, Kaz Grala, Noah Gragson, Timmy Hill, Ryan Preece, David Ragan, and Garrett Smithley. […]

Kyrie Irving Probable For Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (finger) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Head coach Steve Nash mentioned that Irving's pain level is manageable, so it sounds like he'll play through the finger sprain. Kevin Durant will remain sidelined for this game due to health and safety protocols. Irving and James […]

Victor Oladipo Resting On Tuesday

Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The organization continues to rest Oladipo, John Wall, and Eric Gordon in back-to-back sets. However, Wall and Gordon should be available for this one after sitting out on Monday. Danuel House and Ben McLemore played well on […]

Derrick Rose Unlikely To Play Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose is unlikely to be cleared in time for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. Rose was recently acquired by the Knicks from Detroit in exchange for guard Dennis Smith Jr., but it's unclear if Smith will pass his physical in time for Rose to play. His absence would likely […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Making Progress

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) was able to move around without a brace and did some shooting after practice. He is mostly pain-free, but the team is still unsure when Bogdanovic will be able to get back on the court. Bogdanovic is hopeful to get back on the court before the All-Star break, but […]

Derrick White Resting On Tuesday

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The Spurs are giving White a routine rest day here after his rough shooting night on Monday. Fantasy managers should continue to hold him through this slump. Lonnie Walker IV (illness) and Patty Mills will both […]

Devonte' Graham Ruled Out For Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte' Graham (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He continues to be ruled out a day in advance, which means Graham is likely going to miss more time. LaMelo Ball has been outstanding since joining the starting five. He's a must-have fantasy option right now and […]

Vikings Signing Greg Joseph

The Minnesota Vikings are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Greg Joseph to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Joseph was on Tampa's practice squad for most of the 2020 season, including the Super Bowl, with the Bucs often blocking other teams from signing him. The 26-year-old kicked in two games for […]

Mets Interested In Justin Turner

The New York Mets are interested in free-agent third baseman Justin Turner, but the two sides aren't matching up on years/dollars, according to sources. The Mets also aren't sure what third baseman J.D. Davis would bring in a trade. The Milwaukee Brewers and of course the Los Angeles Dodgers are also interested in signing Turner. […]

Marlins Still Haven't Made An Offer To Brandon Kintzler

The Miami Marlins have yet to make an offer to free-agent relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler. Kintzler spent the abbreviated 2020 season as the Marlins closer, saving 12 games while posting a 2.22 ERA. He doesn't have the typical closer stuff, but he's been a successful reliever for years at this point. The Marlins signed Anthony […]

Frank Kaminsky (PF/C, PHO) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: When Chris Paul comes to town, things tend to change for the better in an offense, and that has applied strongly for Frank Kaminsky, because he has been heating up exponentially in all facets. From December to now, Kaminsky's average playing time has […]

Leon Draisaitl Extends Points Streak To 10 Games

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl collected a goal and added an assist as his team defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Monday. With the pair of points, the 25-year-old extended his personal point streak to 10 games - a period of time in which he's posted six multi-point performances as well. Sitting second in NHL […]

Mike Smith Wins Season Debut On Monday

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith secured his first victory of the season in backstopping his team to a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday evening. The veteran netminder, who has spent most of the campaign on long-term injured reserve, looked comfortable in turning aside 27 of 28 shots against in the contest. Expected […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Be X-Factor For Astros

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knees), who won American League Rookie of the Year in 2019 when he had 27 home runs and 78 RBI in 87 games, could be the X-factor for an Astros lineup that lost George Springer, if he's healthy. Alvarez missed the first three weeks after a positive COVID-19 test […]

Jack Roslovic Heating Up In Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic produced the game-winning goal as his team picked up a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. The 24-year-old, whose third-period tally will hit NHL highlight reels all season, also contributed three shots, two hits and one block while leading all Jackets forwards with 21:36 of ice time […]

Red Sox Making Progress With Hirokazu Sawamura

The Boston Red Sox have made progress on a deal with Japanese relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura, according to a source. If a deal is finalized, it will likely be a major league deal for Sawamura. The 32-year-old right-hander had a 2.77 ERA over nine seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball and spent the 2020 season with […]

Three Teams In The Mix For Jackie Bradley Jr.?

The Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox are three teams that are speculative landing spots for free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., based on need. Boston could re-sign the Gold Glove outfielder if his price falls, similar to what happened with Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves. There have been differing reports on […]