A's Easing Sean Murphy Into Action

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that catcher Sean Murphy (knee), who had a minor knee cleanup in the offseason, won't take part in a spring game until March 2 as the team eases him into game action. Murphy held his own in 20 games in his first taste of the majors late last year […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/19/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are six games on the NHL schedule tonight, and with basketball still on the All-Star break, that’s the slate that offers props to play on Monkey Knife Fight. The New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks are in the national TV spotlight but both are, to be kind, on the very outer fringes of the […]

Lucas Giolito Expects To Throw Bullpen By End Of The Week

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (chest) is "feeling 100 percent" and expects to throw a bullpen session by the end of the week. Giolito threw from 150 feet on Tuesday in a flat-ground session that included some breaking pitches. He has no doubts that he'll be ready for Opening Day on March 26. […]

Aaron Judge Playing Catch Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) is playing light catch on Wednesday. Judge came into camp with a sore and cranky shoulder, but it shouldn't affect his ability to be ready by Opening Day. Judge's health is surely something to watch in camp after he played in 102 games in 2019 due to injuries. […]

Nine AL Rookies Ready to Leap Into Starting Lineups

Every year, there are those rookies who we expect to make a splash right away. Think Kris Bryant, Ronald Acuna, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge--those guys. Once we make it through all the service time manipulation shenanigans, there are always youngsters ready to snatch roster spots immediately, and 2020 is no exception. Below are nine of […]

Matt Shoemaker Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Season

The Toronto Blue Jays are taking it slow with starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (knee) this spring, but they aren't worried about him being ready for the start of the season. The Blue Jays don't know when Shoemaker will make his spring debut as he recovers from last year's knee surgery. The 33-year-old tore his ACL […]

Yankees Haven't Discussed Extension For DJ LeMahieu

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu said there haven't been any discussions yet with the team regarding a contract extension. LeMahieu was one of the best values in all of baseball in 2019, as he broke out to the tune of a .327/.375/.518 slash line with 26 home runs, 109 runs scored, 102 RBI and […]

Greg Robinson Arrested For Marijuana Possession

Cleveland Browns left tackle Greg Robinson was reportedly arrested at a border patrol checkpoint on Monday evening. Robinson was apparently traveling with "a lot" of marijuana and was stopped at the United States/Mexico border, according to the story posted by TMZ Sports. The pending free-agent tackle could be facing federal charges with the intent to […]

No Limitations For Giancarlo Stanton

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (knee, quadriceps) said he is limitation-free in spring training. Stanton rehabbed his knee and quadriceps after taking a few days off after being eliminated from the playoffs before going into his full offseason routine. The 30-year-old slugger managed to play in just 18 games last season in what was […]

Redskins Pick Up Adrian Peterson's Option

The Washington Redskins exercised the 2020 team option on running back Adrian Peterson on Wednesday. Peterson led the team in attempts (211), rushing yards (898) and rushing touchdowns (five) in 2019 and will enter the 2020 season having started in 154 of the 164 games he's appeared in. The veteran is ranked eighth in NFL […]

Lourdes Gurriel Could See Reps At First Base

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo stated Wednesday that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel may get some reps at first base this season versus left-handed pitchers. Travis Shaw will be the primary first baseman but has notably struggled versus these hurlers with a .225 career batting average. The Jays have plenty of outfield depth, so it would […]

Ivan Barbashev Scores Twice On Tuesday

St. Louis Blues right wing Ivan Barbashev scored two even-strength goals during Tuesday's 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Russian forward had not scored since January 13. Barbashev plays fourth-line minutes for the Blues and does not see any action on the power play. He only has 24 points in 58 games this […]

Daniel Theis (PF/C, BOS): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Though undersized for the center position, Daniel Theis has been consistent and a chief rotation player for the Boston Celtics this season. The Germany native has started in 47 of 54 games this season, and has been averaging 8.3 points and 6.2 rebounds […]

Juancho Hernangomez (SF/PF, MIN): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of leagues ANALYSIS: Traded from the Nuggets at the trade deadline, Juancho Hernangomez is so far proving he’s more than a bench piece in Minnesota. The 2016 pick has scored in double digits in all three of the games he has played for the Wolves, notching […]

Seth Curry (PG/SG, DAL): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Seth Curry is quietly making some noise this season. The Duke product is nearly averaging a career-high 11.5 points per game, while playing 23.6 minutes per game. Curry has experienced the most success with Dallas in his four-year career, […]

Jordan Binnington Notches 17-Save Shutout Against Devils

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped all 17 shots that came his way during Tuesday's 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. The win snapped a four-start losing streak for the 26-year-old. Binnington has had a tougher time in the second half of the season, posting a 6-5-3 record and .886 save percentage since […]

Kris Bryant To Lead Off In 2020

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will lead off for the Chicago Cubs in 2020. Bryant has been the subject of trade rumors, but it remains likely that he will open the season as a Cub. The former National League MVP will be in line to score more runs, but it will likely come at […]

Dewayne Dedmon (C, ATL): Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED In: 45% of leagues After only a half-season with Sacramento, center Dewayne Dedmon is back with the Atlanta Hawks for his second stint with the team. The veteran started only 10 games for the Kings, but played in 34. It’s fair to state that the young team was […]

Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball: Spin Rate

Spin rate has become one of the most recognizable Statcast metrics, with supporters of a given pitcher highlighting his spin rates to make their case. Unfortunately, the baseball world has done a lousy job conveying what spin rate really means. The result has been a ton of owners who know that spin rate exists, but […]

Jean-Gabriel Pageau On Fire In Senators Victory

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 7-4 on Tuesday night. With trade winds blowing, Jean-Gabriel Pageau had two goals and two assists. He now has a career-best 24 goals in 58 games. He’s also just three points away from tying his career-high in that category at 43. Brady Tkachuk provided […]

Sebastian Aho Scores Again in Hurricanes Win

With their moms watching from the stands, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Nashville Predators by a score of 4-1 on Tuesday night. When Sebastian Aho found the back of the net it gave him his 10th goal in the past nine games. His 34 goals in 59 games is a career-high. Andrei Svechnikov also bent […]

Sidney Crosby Adds Four Points In Penguins’ Win

The Pittsburgh Penguins scored five straight goals and rolled over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night by a score of 5-2. Sidney Crosby led the way with a goal and three assists. He has 11 points over his past five games. Bryan Rust broke a six-game pointless streak with a goal and two assists. […]

XFL Week 2 - Opportunity Risers and Fallers

We previously looked at target risers and fallers based on the first two weeks of XFL data. The XFL has made it past Week 2 and now we have eight games of data to analyze. No small feat, as nobody knew where this league was going just a few weeks ago. But here we are, […]

J.D. Davis To See Time At Third Base In Camp

The New York Mets plan to have infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis practice 50 percent of his time at third base this spring, even if playing time during Grapefruit League games keeps him in the outfield. This plan is being put into place in order to give Davis defensive confidence at the position before Opening Day. Jeff McNeil […]

2020 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Khris Davis

The Oakland Athletics finished 2019 with a record of 97-65, which was good for a second-place finish in the AL West and a second-consecutive wildcard birth. They did this despite a statistically down season from their superstar, Khris Davis. Davis struggled mightily in 2019 by slashing .220/.293/.387 with 23 HR, 73 RBI, 61 R, and […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Scores Goal No. 20

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand stayed hot in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Philadelphia, extending his point streak to five games with his 20th goal of the season. The Jackets might have lost for the sixth straight time, but Bjorkstrand remains in outstanding form. The 24-year old Dane has had only three pointless efforts […]

Carter Hart Continues His Success On Home Ice

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart picked up another home win on Tuesday, stopping 28 pucks in a 5-1 victory over Columbus. Hart's home record for the year now stands at an amazing 15-2-2. He's allowing only 1.62 goals per game in front of the home crowd with a .943 save percentage. Only the unstoppable Lightning […]

ADP Cost Analysis: Trey Mancini vs. Christian Walker

One of the most important skills in a fantasy draft is the ability to identify a player with similar value at a lower ADP. When you're able to find similar production at a lower cost, this allows you to use an earlier pick to fill out other areas of your roster, resulting in a stronger […]

Travis Konecny Shines In Tuesday's Win

Philadelphia Flyers center Travis Konecny played a key role in Tuesday's matchup against Columbus, finishing a 5-1 win with one goal and two assists. Kevin Hayes, Sean Couturier, Philippe Myers, and Jakub Voracek also scored for the Flyers, who improved their home record to 20-5-4. Konecny has 28 points in 29 home outings and 51 […]