Buccaneers To Go All In For Tom Brady

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to go all in to land New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady if he hits the open market next week. Looking to make the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, Tampa will do almost anything to land Tom Terrific. The Bucs are considering Jameis Winston […]

Ben Simmons is Out At Least Three Weeks

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) is going to be sidelined at least three more weeks. He continues to make progress from his lower back nerve impingement, but it doesn't sound like he'll make it on the court for the fantasy basketball playoffs. Josh Richardson, Tobias Harris, and Shake Milton will continue to see increased […]

Brad Boxberger "Close to a Lock" to Make the Team

Miami Marlins non-roster invitee Brad Boxberger is "close to a lock" to make the team and work in the Opening Day bullpen. Boxberger struggled mightily last season but re-worked his delivery, and besides regaining his velocity, he is throwing a pitch (an "alien curveball") that he hasn't thrown in several years. Boxberger could be a huge […]

Brett Cecil Forced to Leave Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil was forced to leave Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Mets after coming up favoring his hamstring when attempting to cover first base on a ground ball. Cecil entered spring training healthy after missing all of last season due to carpal tunnel, but the often-injured lefty […]

Mike Leake Making Progress

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Mike Leake (wrist) continues to make progress, but it's still unknown if he'll be ready for Opening Day. Leake, recovering from left wrist surgery, looked good during in a controlled game on Tuesday, allowing three runs on 10 hits while striking out four in five innings. The right-hander has not played […]

Paul Goldschmidt Dealing With a Sore Elbow Again

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is dealing with elbow soreness again. He'll be looked at by team doctors, but manager Mike Shildt has already said, "it's going to be a couple of days." He'll be eased back in and at least for now there doesn't seem to be any concern about "Goldy" missing […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Rest on Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so Porzingis will sit out like normal. Maximilian Kleber should return to the starting unit and see an increased in playing time. Luka Doncic and Tim Hardaway Jr. should see […]

Seth Curry is Ruled Out Versus Nuggets

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This marks the third game in a row that Curry has missed due to a left ankle issue. Courtney Lee, Delon Wright, and Tim Hardaway Jr. will see increased playing time and a higher usage until Curry is […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 3/11/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

Wednesday brings a handful of games in the National Hockey League tonight. Play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. For the time being, games are still being played in front of crowds and everything and there are some compelling matchups for teams that are still in the playoff hunt. The streaking New York Rangers […]

Terry Rozier is Probable for Wednesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Rozier scored a career-high 40 points on Tuesday, but it appears he's a bit under the weather here. There's a good chance that Rozier suits up for this game, but fantasy owners should check back closer to tip-off […]

Luke Kennard Remains Out on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It appears that the Pistons are going to push Kennard's timetable back, but hopefully he'll be able to play again this season. There's no set timetable for his return, so Kennard belongs on the waiver wire in most […]

John Henson is Ruled Out Versus Sixers

Detroit Pistons center John Henson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He suffered a left ankle sprain on Sunday, so this could very well be a multiple game absence. Sekou Doumbouya and Thon Maker should be asked to play increased minutes without Henson available. Both players have similar upsides, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Goes Through Practice on Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues. He was able to get through a full contact practice, but the team hasn't cleared him for Thursday's game yet. However, it sounds like a day-to-day issue, so Antetokounmpo shouldn't be sidelined for too long. Khris Middleton and Donte […]

Eric Bledsoe is Expected to Play on Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (knee) is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. He was unable to play in Monday's game due to a right knee issue. Bledsoe was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues, so he should be back to his normal role on Thursday. Giannis […]

George Hill Practices on Wednesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (groin) was able to get through Wednesday's practice without any issues. He missed Monday's game due to a groin issue, but is expected to return for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. Eric Bledsoe (knee) is banged up, but expected to be fine for Thursday. Hill will likely play his […]

Carlos Carrasco Shut Down For A Few Days

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) received an injection in his elbow and will be shut down for a few days, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Carrasco had an MRI exam earlier this week after the right-hander experienced some discomfort in his throwing elbow. The results revealed no structural damage, just some mild inflammation. […]

Gleyber Torres Improving At Shortstop

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres has had a rough spring training defensively with five errors at shortstop so far but is confident that his fielding will improve significantly before the start of the season. Torres split time between second base and shortstop last season, but with infielder D.J. Lemahieu taking over the starting second […]

Edwin Encarnacion Sidelined With Hip Injury

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (hip) will be sidelined with a sore right hip. Encarnacion has already dealt with a back issue in camp and is expected back in a couple of days. The injuries are a bit of concern, but if Encarnacion can stay healthy, he is a good source of […]

Zach Britton Suffers Bruised Right Wrist

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees relief pitcher Zach Britton (wrist) was hit by a line drive during live batting practice on Wednesday but got good news after undergoing tests. X-rays and a CT scan came back negative for Britton, and he was diagnosed with a bruised wrist. Since Britton avoided a fracture and […]

Michael Kopech Shines In Return

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (elbow) showed great velocity in his return to the mound on Tuesday. Kopech, 23, is returning from Tommy John surgery, but looked stellar on Tuesday. Throwing 11 pitches, Kopech hit over 100 mph on six of them. Kopech was one of the top pitching prospects before being injured and […]

Dolphins Releasing Reshad Jones

The Miami Dolphins are releasing two-time Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones on Wednesday, according to a source. The move will become official on the start of the new league year on March 18, and Jones' release will free up $5.3 million against the team's salary cap. Miami will focus heavily on replenishing their secondary in […]

Texans, Johnathan Joseph Parting Ways

The Houston Texans and cornerback Johnathan Joseph have agreed to mutually part ways after nine seasons together. Joseph will leave the team as the franchise's all-time leader in interceptions (17), passes defensed (118), interception return yards (410) and interceptions returned for touchdowns (four) while ranking tied for third in games played (133) and fifth in […]

Noah Syndergaard On His Way To Bounce-Back Season?

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard had one of the worst seasons of his career in 2019, posting a 95 ERA+ and leading the National League in earned runs allowed. Syndergaard's fastball-slider combination can be among the deadliest in the majors, but he also allowed a career-high 24 home runs in his 32 starts […]

Bubba Starling Showing Off His Skills

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling, the fifth overall pick in the 2011 draft, is hitting .423/.500/.885 in spring training so far. Starling hasn't yet delivered on his abilities in professional baseball, and he struggled to a .215/.255/.317 slash line in 197 plate appearances in his first taste of big league pitching last season. His […]

Kenley Jansen Ready For Rebound Season?

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had a career-high 3.71 ERA last year and blew eight saves. But he spent the winter at Driveline Baseball trying to improve and has struck out 10 hitters while allowing only three hits so far in his five spring innings. It's the first time Jansen has double-digit strikeouts in […]

Ian Miller Swinging A Hot Stick

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Miller, who hit .264/.346/.431 in Triple-A last season with the Twins and Mariners, is batting .375/.459/.469 and is leading the majors with eight stolen bases in spring training. It has given him a chance to break camp as the 26th man on Chicago's roster after being a non-roster spring invite. The […]

Orlando Arcia Trying To Hold Off Luis Urias

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia, who has tweaked his swing, is hitting .304 with five home runs so far this spring as he tries to hold off Luis Urias (wrist) for the starting job at shortstop to begin the season. Arcia posted a .731 OPS with 15 home runs in 2017, but he hasn't been […]

Chris Davis Having A Nice Spring

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis entered Wednesday's spring action leading the team in most offensive categories while batting an absurd .538/.652/1.231 with three home runs. Spring training numbers must always be taken with a grain of salt, but it's nice to see Davis having some success after enduring one of the worst slumps in […]

RotoBaller PGA: One And Done Staff Picks - The Players Championship

C'mon Rory, you gotta win that tournament! Ok...had to get that out of my system. My decision to burn Rory McIlroy at the Arnold Palmer Invitational sorta worked, as he nabbed a top-five and $330k for me. However, it was a tournament that was very winnable for him and that's what you're looking for when […]

Giancarlo Stanton Takes Live Batting Practice On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) took live batting practice on Wednesday as he continues to recover from a calf strain. Stanton has reported feeling good when hitting, and the real test for his calf will come when he runs. Stanton has been running on an anti-gravity treadmill and is expected to run on […]