Rhys Hoskins Should Be Ready In 2021

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/outfielder Rhys Hoskins (elbow) is recovering nicely from elbow surgery and should be ready to play in the 2021 season, according to his agent, Scott Boras. Hoskins is scheduled to begin swinging a bat soon. Manager Joe Girardi is also optimistic about Hoskins' chances of being ready next year, so it's not […]

Yankees Top Priority Is DJ LeMahieu

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that re-signing infielder DJ LeMahieu is the "No. 1 priority" this offseason. LeMahieu just finished a team-friendly two-year, $24 million deal and is one of the most attractive free agents this winter. He's been one of the most valuable players the last two years, winning the 2020 batting […]

CBB Betting Expert Picks for Wednesday, December 16, 2020

In this article every week, we'll be reviewing some of the top college basketball games and betting picks. Last week's slate started with the unfortunate cancellation of the West Virginia-Robert Morris matchup. Nevertheless, we were left with three remaining opportunities to salvage the day, and we took advantage. With Chattanooga's smothering of Bellarmine, and Georgia Tech's […]

Nationals Not Seriously Considering Kris Bryant

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said that the team hasn't had any serious ideas of acquiring Chicago Cubs third baseman and former MVP Kris Bryant. Rizzo said the offseason priority is a bat for the middle of the lineup after they lost star third baseman Anthony Rendon in free agency last year. Manager Dave […]

Mariners Acquire Rafael Montero From Rangers

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed reliever Rafael Montero from the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in exchange for 17-year-old pitching prospect Jose Corniell and a player to be named later. Montero, 30, was Texas' closer for most of last year with Jose Leclerc (shoulder) making just two appearances. He was 0-1 with a 4.08 ERA. Montero […]

Jameson Taillon On Track For 2021 Return

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) is on schedule to return next season after missing most of 2019 and all of 2020 while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 29-year-old has been throwing the ball well and is very eager to get back into games. But with Pittsburgh […]

Greg Hardy Faces A Tough Task Saturday

Greg Hardy (7-2) will meet an extremely tough test in Polish heavyweight slugger Marcin Tybura in Saturday's main-card opening bout. The Prince of War is currently on a two-fight winning streak after losing a unanimous decision to a very tough opponent in Alexander Volkov. Hardy has only won once by decision, winning six of his […]

Buster Posey Remains Giants Primary Catcher

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will remain the team's "primary catcher" in 2021 and will receive "the lion's share of the reps" behind the dish despite the presence of top prospect Joey Bart, according to manager Gabe Kapler. The six-time All-Star is owed $21.4 million in what could be the last year of his […]

Mario Edwards Jr. Charged With Misdemeanor Assault

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. was charged with misdemeanor assault on a female on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the district attorney's office in North Carolina. The incident occurred on Oct. 17, the night before the Bears played the Panthers. No court date has been set. The woman in question accused Edwards […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (12/16/20) - FanDuel, DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Hello Esports enthusiasts and welcome to our Esports coverage of CS:GO DFS! The Final Major Tournament of the year is upon us! The IEM Global Challenge has 8 teams: Vitality, Astralis, Natus Vincere, Heroic, BiG, FURIA, Complexity, and Liquid. These are some of the best teams in the world as they battle it out for […]

Marcin Tybura Looking For Fourth Straight Win

Marcin Tybur (20-6) has a big opportunity to stop the hype train of Greg Hardy as well as win his fourth bout in a row to open up Saturday's main card. Thirteen of Tybur's 20 career wins have come by a finish, with seven of those being submissions. After losing three of four, Tybur has […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Agrees To Five-Year Extension

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a five-year extension on Tuesday to remain with the team. The deal is worth $228.2 million and is the largest in league history. The reigning MVP averaged a career-high 29.5 points and 13.6 boards during the COVID-ridden 2019-2020 campaign. He is expected to be one of the first […]

Cleveland Hopes To Have Austin Hooper Back In Week 15

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (neck) was forced to sit out Monday's loss to Baltimore, but head coach Kevin Stefanski is "feeling good" about the chances of having Hooper back in the mix during a Week 15 meeting with the Giants. If cleared, Hooper would likely reclaim the starting spot that he ceded to […]

Keenan Allen, Joey Bosa Log Limited Practices Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) and defensive end Joey Bosa (shin) were among numerous members of the team's roster to have been listed as limited practice participants had there been an on-field practice Tuesday. Allen and tight end Hunter Henry (hip) progressed from DNPs on Monday to a limited session the following […]

Vic Beasley Joins Roster, Takk McKinley Off Injured Reserve

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially signed Vic Beasley from the practice squad for Thursday's game against the Chargers after seeing him play in 39 percent of the team's defensive snaps Sunday against Indianapolis. Additionally, Takk McKinley (groin) has been designated to return from injured reserve, meaning that he could be on the field as […]

Henry Ruggs III Lands On COVID-19 List

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III has been placed on the COVID-19 list as of Tuesday, meaning that he will miss Thursday's game versus the Chargers. Players do not have to test positive in order to be placed on the list. Ruggs has held down a modest role in the Raiders passing game, […]

Raiders Defense Sees Three Key Cogs Miss Tuesday’s Practice

The Las Vegas Raiders defense is undergoing changes aplenty heading into Week 15 as Rod Marinelli is set to take over as defensive coordinator for Thursday's game against the Chargers. Now, the trio of defensive end Clelin Ferrell (shoulder), cornerback Damon Arnette (concussion/neck), and safety Johnathan Abram (concussion/knee) are all in doubt for taking the […]

Allen Lazard Lands On Injury Report For Week 15

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) has been a frequent part of the injury report this season as he battles back from a core injury that has limited him to seven games. Lazard would have been a limited practice participant Tuesday had the team taken the field ahead of its Week 15 matchup […]

Jets Release Sergio Castillo

New York Jets kicker Sergio Castillo essentially had the writing on the wall for his future with the organization when Chase McLaughlin was claimed off of waivers from the Jaguars on Monday. It was confirmed Tuesday that the Jets would be releasing Castillo just two days after he missed three straight field-goal attempts during a […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Expected To Play In Week 15

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said he doesn't think running back Christian McCaffrey (quadriceps) will play on Saturday against the Packers in Week 15. That could change if McCaffrey is able to practice on Wednesday, but as of right now, Rhule doesn't expect McCaffrey to be out there this weekend. It's bad news for […]

DeVante Parker Has Slight Hamstring Strain

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) suffered a slight hamstring strain in the Week 14 loss to the Chiefs, and his status for Week 15 against the division-rival Patriots is to be determined. It'll all depend on whether Parker can practice and to what extent before this weekend's clash with New England. Even if […]

Trace McSorley To IR, Dez Bryant Activated From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens placed quarterback Trace McSorley (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a knee sprain that he suffered late in the Monday night win over the Browns. In a corresponding move, the team activated wide receiver Dez Bryant from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. With Robert Griffin III (hamstring) also on IR, the Ravens will […]

Ryan Succop Put On Reserve/COVID-19 List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop, punter Bradley Pinion and long snapper Zach Triner have been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. It's unclear if any of them actually tested positive for COVID-19 or if they were just deemed high-risk close contacts of someone else who did. If they are high-risk contacts, they still […]

Matt Feiler Placed On Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that offensive guard Matt Feiler (pectoral) was placed on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday after suffering a pectoral injury in the Week 14 loss to the Bills on Sunday night. It's more bad news for a Steelers offensive line and running game that has struggled mightily in two […]

Titans Activate Kristian Fulton From Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans activated rookie cornerback Kristian Fulton from Injured Reserve on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, the team placed linebacker Tuzar Skipper on the practice-squad IR and activated defensive lineman Teair Tart from the suspended list. Fulton wrapped up his third week of practice last week and is now eligible to play in Week 15 […]

Jeff Okudah Has Core Muscle Surgery

Detroit Lions first-round rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah (core) confirmed on his Twitter page that he underwent successful core muscle surgery. "I've been through a roller coaster of emotions this past week, but I just wanted to share with everyone that I underwent a successful core muscle procedure to fix an injury that I've dealt with […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (12/16/20) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have more mid-week EPL action on Wednesday. There are six total games Wednesday with three early and three late. This is the first time this season we have had six EPL games on the same day which used to be a regular thing with six-game main slates. I have another full […]

Jedrick Wills Tweaks His Ankle

Cleveland Browns rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills (ankle), the 10th overall pick in this year's draft, tweaked his ankle in the Monday night loss to the Ravens, according to a source. However, the injury isn't serious and shouldn't be a concern moving forward. Head coach Kevin Stefanski also said that safety Andrew Sendejo (concussion) suffered […]

Christian McCaffrey Limited Tuesday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (quadriceps) was listed as a limited practice participant in an approximation during the walkthrough on Tuesday. McCaffrey missed last week's game due to a quadriceps injury, and his status remains up in the air for Week 15 against the Packers on Saturday. The All-Pro running back just hasn't been […]