Nico Hoerner "In A Great Spot" In His Recovery

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Monday that infielder Nico Hoerner (elbow) is "in a great spot" in his recovery from flexor-tendon surgery last October. The Cubs aren't putting a timetable on Hoerner's return, but Counsell also said, "He's not gonna miss much (time), if at all. That's what I'd say. I'm confident in […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Won't Play Monday

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Jaquez was listed as questionable but didn't practice on Sunday and now will be sidelined due to an illness. With Jaquez out and Tyler Herro (illness), questionable newcomers  Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and Davion Mitchell could see more minutes than expected in their debut with […]

Luka Doncic Considered Probable For Monday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Doncic has been out since Christmas Day with a calf strain but appears on track to return. However, after a long layoff, he could have some minutes restrictions. The superstar guard remains one of the best […]

Russell Westbrook Continues To Sit Monday

Denver Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) will miss a sixth straight game on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The former MVP has yet to take the court this month due to a hamstring strain, and there is currently no timeline for his return. The injury has come at an unfortunate time for Westbrook, […]

CJ McCollum Will Not Play On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (personal) will miss Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After putting up 30-plus points twice over the past three games, McCollum needs to skip Monday's action for personal reasons. Three-point sniper Jordan Hawkins may get an opportunity to impress in the first unit with McCollum unavailable. Hawkins has […]

Jusuf Nurkic Available Monday

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic is not on the injury report on Monday, indicating that he will be in the lineup against the Brooklyn Nets. The big Bosnian is finally eligible to make his debut with his new crew. Mark Williams is not with the team, and Moussa Diabate (eye) is questionable to suit up, […]

Jrue Holiday Remains Out On Monday Against Heat

According to Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Miami Heat. Holiday won't suit up for the third straight game due to a right shoulder impingement. The 34-year-old next opportunity to get back on the floor comes on Wednesday against the Spurs. With Holiday […]

Jett Williams Invited To Spring Training

The New York Mets announced on Monday that shortstop prospect Jett Williams will be at major-league spring training this year as a non-roster invite. In addition, first baseman Ryan Clifford and pitcher Brandon Sproat will be non-roster invites. Williams is considered the No. 58 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. It was a tough […]

LaMelo Ball Returns To Action Monday

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. Ball recently returned from an ankle sprain but did not play against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday when Charlotte began a back-to-back. KJ Simpson will likely make way for Ball in the starting […]

Tiger Woods Withdraws From Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods was set to make his first official PGA Tour start of 2025 at this week's Genesis Invitational. However, golf fans will have to wait to see the 15-time major champion in action, as Woods has now withdrawn from the upcoming Signature Event at Torrey Pines. He cited his mother's recent passing as the […]

Kyshawn George Available To Suit Up On Monday

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (ankle) is available to play Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. He was listed as questionable earlier in the day but no longer carries a tag. George was sidelined Saturday against the Hawks due to a right ankle sprain. Before missing Saturday's contest, the 21-year-old rookie registered two straight games of posting […]

Genesis Invitational PGA Power Rankings: Top 10 Golfers To Watch

After just a few short weeks, the PGA Tour returns to Torrey Pines, this time with Signature Event status for the 2025 Genesis Invitational. It was announced on January 16th that the South Course at Torrey Pines will serve as host because the tournament was relocated from Riviera Country Club after the fires in Greater […]

Twins Invite Luke Keaschall To Spring Training

The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that infield prospect Luke Keaschall (elbow) and pitching prospect Andrew Morris will be at major-league spring training this year as non-roster invites. According to MLB Pipeline, Keaschall is the No. 61 overall prospect in baseball entering the 2025 season. The 22-year-old had Tommy John surgery last August but should […]

Trey Lipscomb, Jose Tena, Brady House Likely To Compete At 3B

MASN's Bobby Blanco writes that Washington Nationals infielders Trey Lipscomb, Jose Tena and Brady House are the most likely candidates to compete for the starting third base job in spring training this year. Lipscomb, 24, has the most MLB experience of the trio after making his big-league debut in 2024 and hitting .200/.268/.232 with a […]

Jorge Lopez The Favorite For Saves In D.C.?

It's unclear who the Washington Nationals plan on using for the majority of their save situations in 2025, but right-hander Jorge Lopez is currently the only reliever on the roster with any real closing experience. The 32-year-old veteran signed a one-year, $3 million deal in January after posting a solid 2.89 ERA, 50 strikeouts and […]

2025 NFL Rookie Dynasty Draft Outlooks For Fantasy Football: Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Harold Fannin Jr.

With the 2025 dynasty fantasy football offseason officially here, it's time to start preparing for rookie drafts. Sure, many leagues don't pick rookies until after the "real" NFL draft, but being informed on rookies early in the process can help you identify potential sleepers and busts. Despite the rookie success of Brock Bowers and Sam […]

Javier Assad Dealing With Oblique Soreness

Chicago Cubs pitchers Javier Assad (oblique) and Brandon Birdsell (lat, shoulder) are both dealing with injuries, according to manager Craig Counsell. Assad is getting imaging done on his oblique on Monday, which will give the team a better idea of the severity of his injury. It's not great news for the 27-year-old with the start […]

Jon Gray Could Be Used As A Closer

The Texas Rangers have had internal discussions about using right-hander Jon Gray in a closing role in 2025, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Last year's primary closer Kirby Yates signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency this offseason, and Jose Leclerc also left to join the Athletics, leaving the Rangers […]

Evan Carter Could Hit Leadoff For Rangers

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant writes that outfielder Evan Carter (back) is a candidate to hit leadoff for the Texas Rangers in 2025. Second baseman Marcus Semien has been Texas' primary leadoff guy the last two seasons, but his on-base percentage took a big dip in 2024, and the team could bump him down […]

Garrett Whitlock To Face Hitters On Tuesday

The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports that Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) will face live hitters on Tuesday. Despite having an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last May Whitlock will have a normal spring training. The main reason the 28-year-old should be ready to go for Opening Day in 2025 is the […]

2025 NFL Rookie Dynasty Draft Outlooks For Fantasy Football: TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, Cam Skattebo

Last year's rookie running back class featuring Jonathon Brooks, Trey Benson, and Blake Corum as the top left a lot to be desired as the 2024 season played out. Luckily, the 2025 NFL Draft running back class is deep and talented, so a fresh influx of ball carriers is set to help NFL squads and […]

Spencer Strider Could Return In Late April

MLB.com's Mark Bowman writes that Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) could rejoin the team's starting rotation by the end of April, barring any setbacks in his recovery from elbow surgery. Strider has been throwing bullpen sessions and could be allowed to throw in at least one game before the end of spring training. His […]

2025 NFL Rookie Dynasty Draft Outlooks For Fantasy Football: Tetairoa McMillan, Luther Burden III, Emeka Egbuka

The 2024-25 NFL season has come to an end after the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, meaning it's time for the dynasty fantasy football offseason! It's always fun to analyze to incoming rookie class of fantasy skill players, so it's time to begin the preparation. The last few NFL […]

TeeOffSports' PGA DFS Rankings Wizard Model - The Genesis Invitational (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Make sure to follow me on X/Twitter @Teeoffsports to get my updated picks as the tournament progresses, and if you don't have that as one of your social media platforms, here is a link for my betting card weekly. Plays will always get updated as […]

Weili Zhang Wins Decision In Co-Main Event Of UFC 312

Strawweight champion Weili Zhang picked up a unanimous decision win over Tatiana Suarez in the co-main event of UFC 312 on Saturday. After being outwrestled in the first round, Zhang completely took over as she dominated Suarez on the feet and shut down her repeated takedown attempts. In 25 minutes of action, Zhang landed a […]

Tatiana Suarez Takes Decision Loss

Tatiana Suarez suffered a clear-cut unanimous decision loss to Zhang Weili in the co-main event of UFC 312 on Saturday. Suarez won the first round on the judges scorecards but Weili dominated the rest of the fight. In 25 minutes of action, Suarez landed a takedown and 12 significant strikes. It was a disappointing showing […]

DeAndre Hopkins Finds End Zone In Super Bowl Loss

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown in the 22-40 Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 32-year-old made his Super Bowl debut in his 13th season in the league. Despite finding the end zone, Hopkins did not do much to impress in this contest. […]

Justin Tafa Gets TKO'd At UFC 312

Justin Tafa suffered a first-round TKO loss to Tallison Teixeira on Saturday's main card of UFC 312. Teixeira forced Tafa up against the cage where he landed a knee followed by an elbow that dropped and finished Tafa. The fight lasted only 35 seconds and Tafa didn't throw any strikes. With the loss, Tafa is […]

Travis Kelce Nearly Disappears In Super Bowl Loss

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught four passes for 39 yards in the 22-40 Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The 35-year-old needed two touchdowns to tie Jerry Rice's playoff touchdown record, but failed to catch any in his last two games. The Eagles defense swarmed Patrick Mahomes on nearly every drop […]

Xavier Worthy Scores Twice In Super Bowl Debut

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy caught eight passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the 22-40 Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Worthy was the lone bright spot for Kansas City in this contest, catching multiple 50-yard passes from Mahomes. The 21-year-old showed off his speed on the game's final […]