Yu Darvish Day-To-Day With Elbow Inflammation

Although San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) played catch in camp on Tuesday, manager Mike Shildt revealed that Darvish experienced elbow inflammation after his last Cactus League start. The Padres are calling Darvis day-to-day right now, but Shildt couldn't rule out the injury affecting the start of Darvish's 2025 season. The Padres attributed fatigue […]

William Karlsson Nearing Return

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (lower body) practiced in a full-contact jersey on Tuesday and could be an option for Thursday's tilt against the Boston Bruins. The Swedish veteran has been out for 20 games due to a lower-body injury. Before getting hurt in January, Karlsson posted seven goals and 18 points in 38 […]

Arthur Kaliyev Done For The Year

New York Rangers right wing Arthur Kaliyev (upper body) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. He has already been out of action for three games due to an upper-body injury. Health issues plagued Kaliyev throughout the season, resulting in only 14 appearances. The 23-year-old scored three goals and […]

John Gibson A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash against the Dallas Stars. He is set to dress as the backup if cleared for action. Gibson last played on March 5 against the Vancouver Canucks, falling out of the lineup due to a lower-body injury. During his absence, Lukas […]

Thatcher Demko To Join Team For Upcoming Road Trip

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) will accompany the team on its upcoming six-game road trip. On Tuesday, Demko participated in a full team skate for the first time since he suffered a lower-body injury on Feb. 8. Demko, who has posted a 6-3-3 record this season, seems to be nearing his return to […]

LaMelo Ball Downgraded To Questionable For Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (wrist) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Ball is dealing with a sore right wrist. It does not look like the 23-year-old will suit up after the assigned questionable tag. However, if things change, Ball will take on a massive offensive load this evening. Miles […]

MRI Shows No Structural Damage For Jung Hoo Lee

The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that an MRI exam showed no structural damage for San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back), and he will continue to rehab from back discomfort that he experienced in camp. Although it's great news for the Giants and for Lee, there's still a pretty good chance he […]

Conor Garland Iffy For Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. Garland is a little banged up at the moment and may have to miss his first game of the season. It has been a decent year for Garland, who is on track to post his second 50-point […]

Blue Jays Hoping Max Scherzer Can Pitch In A Game This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) felt "probably a little bit better than I think I expected" on Tuesday, but that the veteran hurler is still very much day-to-day as the team manages his thumb issue. Toronto is holding out hope that Scherzer can pitch in a game this […]

Stefon Diggs Top Landing Spots: Updated 2025 NFL Free Agency Outlook

Stefon Diggs enjoyed a nice first season with the Houston Texans before he tore his ACL in Week 8. The veteran receiver was playing on a one-year deal and has yet to be signed by another team this offseason. Diggs enters his age 31 season in 2025 and has shown some signs of decline in […]

Clarke Schmidt To Throw Live Batting Practice On Thursday

The plan right now is for New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (shoulder) to throw live batting practice in camp on Thursday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper said on YES Network that Schmidt could be ready on Opening Day next Thursday, but that he "obviously wouldn't be built up" in terms of his […]

Dylan Strome Good To Go Tuesday

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (illness) has been cleared to play on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Strome was initially iffy for the contest after coming down with an illness and missing Monday's practice. The talented centerman will maintain a proud ironman streak, as Strome has not missed any regular-season action since the start […]

Corey Kispert Out For Rest Of Season After Thumb Surgery

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert (thumb) will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing successful surgery on his left thumb Tuesday. The 26-year-old is expected to be ready for the start of next season after suffering a ligament tear in his left thumb Saturday against Denver. Kispert made 61 appearances for the Wizards in […]

Paul Goldschmidt Expected To Return Later This Week

The New York Yankees will give first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) as much time as he needs, but manager Aaron Boone expects him to return to a Grapefruit League game on Thursday or Friday. A sore back caused Goldschmidt to be pulled early from Monday's spring training game against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, but […]

Chayce McDermott Throws On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that pitching prospect Chayce McDermott (lat) threw a light side session at camp on Tuesday. McDermott, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is coming along slowly in his throwing program after being originally diagnosed with a mild lat strain at spring training. The 26-year-old right-hander is fully […]

Grayson Rodriguez Throws Up To 75 Feet On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) played catch from 75 feet on Tuesday as he started a throwing progression. Rodriguez was shut down in spring training due to right-elbow inflammation and will not be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season, but it's good to see that the […]

Gunnar Henderson Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) took batting practice in camp on Tuesday. While Henderson is still up in the air to be read for Opening Day next Thursday, it's a good sign that he's at least swinging and ramping up his baseball activities. However, the 23-year-old is running out […]

2025 March Madness Schedule: First-Round NCAA Tournament Matchups, Game Times, TV Networks

The time has finally come! Whether you follow college basketball closely or just enjoy filling out March Madness brackets, it's an exciting time for sports fans. The numbers of brackets filled out increases every year, and with the transfer portal and NIL, the tournament is as unpredictable as ever. There's sure to be several shocking […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates - Avoid In 2025 Drafts?

The first base position is very top-heavy in 2025. In NFBC drafts, three first basemen consistently go within the two rounds, with three more going before the 50th pick. However, following this top group of proven studs, several options later in the draft have begun to become popular targets but have glaring concerns. Is it […]

What Is Barrel Rate and Brls/BBE? Fantasy Baseball Sabermetrics Glossary and Definitions

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of Barrels for fantasy baseball. This article is a deeper dive into MLB advanced stat called "Barrels" and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll define Barrels in layman's terms and discover how great they are for hitters. We'll also explore how […]

Shay Whitcomb Optioned To Minor-League Camp

The Houston Astros have optioned infield prospect Shay Whitcomb to minor-league camp. Whitcomb was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but fell short. He made a brief MLB debut last season and held a .220/.304/.292 slash line across 20 contests. He tallied three doubles and held a 5:8 BB:K. However, Whitcomb has […]

David Moore Re-Signing With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are re-signing veteran free-agent wide receiver David Moore to a one-year deal, the team announced on X. Moore has previously been with Panthers head coach Dave Canales when both were with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining forces once again in Carolina last season. A season ago, Moore caught […]

PGA Course Preview for the 2025 Valspar Championship: Scouting the Routing

After a couple of nail-biting final rounds in Orlando and Ponte Vedra, the PGA Tour travels to Florida's western coast for the final leg of the Sunshine Swing. There won't be any $20 million prize pools until the first Major Championship of the year one state North, but with 12 of the OWGR Top 30 […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched With Sore Thumb, Expects To Play On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (thumb) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to thumb soreness. Chandler Rome of The Athletic noted that he suffered this injury during Sunday's batting practice. However, manager Joe Espada expressed that Alvarez will likely return to the lineup on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it […]

Jauan Jennings Could Be 49ers WR1 To Begin Next Season

The San Francisco 49ers traded veteran wideout Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Washington Commanders this offseason, and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) could start next season on the Injured Reserve list as he recovers from a torn ACL. He could also be traded before the start of the 2025 campaign. That said, Jauan Jennings could open next […]

Masyn Winn Dealing With Wrist Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (wrist) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to wrist soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the week in case this injury starts to linger. However, for now, fantasy managers should view him as day-to-day. Jose Barrero will take his spot in the starting nine. Winn […]

49ers Likely To Add Running Back In NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers are likely to pick a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to The Athletic reporter Matt Barrows. "Given the injury histories of Christian McCaffrey and Isaac Guerendo -- as well as the running back riches in this year's draft," Barrows wrote," Look for the 49ers to draft a runner […]

Brice Turang Will Be Milwaukee's Primary Second Baseman

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brice Turang (shoulder) will open the season as their starting second baseman. Turang was in contention to shift to shortstop, but the team will opt to move Joey Ortiz to that position and keep Turang at the keystone. The 25-year-old is also batting shoulder soreness, but this injury is not viewed as […]

East Region: 2025 March Madness Bracket Predictions and NCAA Tournament Picks

The 2025 NCAA Tournament is set, and the madness will begin in Dayton on Tuesday and Wednesday, prior to the beginning of the Round of 64 on Thursday.  On paper, the East Region looks to be the easiest path out of any of the four regions. Duke and Alabama headline the region, and it feels […]

Chargers Eyeing Explosive Complement To Najee Harris In 2025 NFL Draft

According to Los Angeles Chargers reporter Daniel Popper of the Athletic, the team is likely to target a running back in April's 2025 NFL Draft. "The Chargers will be adding an explosive player to this group in the draft to complement Harris, Popper wrote." Perhaps as early as the 22nd pick in the first round." […]