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 […]

Top College Basketball Betting Picks for Wednesday, February 19

In this article every week, we'll be reviewing some of the top college basketball games of the day to see how we can beat Vegas.  Today's slate of games is full of teams seeking to make lasting and final impressions on the Selection Committee, and other teams trying to build momentum in advance of their conference […]

Jason Witten Hopes To Stay With Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, who will be a free agent next month, wants to play another season and hopes he can remain with the Cowboys. However, Witten understands that he might have to go elsewhere if he wants to play in a 17th NFL season. The veteran tight end has met with new […]

Franklin Barreto Has Chance To Win Second Base Job

Oakland Athletics second baseman Franklin Barreto has a real chance to make the team's Opening Day roster as the starter at second base after previously being blocked by Jurickson Profar and Jed Lowrie. “There’s not one particular guy in front of him right now. This is his best shot,” manager Bob Melvin said. The 23-year-old […]

Jimmy Nelson Could Work Out Of Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said that starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson could become a Brandon Morrow-type of late-inning reliever if he's not in the starting rotation. Nelson isn't a lock to win a rotation spot, especially since he's already dealing with a groin injury in camp. The 30-year-old had a fine […]

Alex Reyes Being Stretched Out As Starter

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes is on a starter's workload this spring and impressed during live batting practice on Monday. With Miles Mikolas (elbow) expected to miss the start of the regular season, Reyes, along with John Gant, Ryan Helsley, Genesis Cabrera, Daniel Poncedeleon and Austin Gomber, will be looking to win the No. […]

Buccaneers Will Try To Re-Sign Shaquil Barrett

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will make an attempt to re-sign linebacker Shaquil Barrett, who led the NFL in 2019 with 19.5 sacks in his first year with the team. Barrett, who is scheduled to be a free agent in March, would be looking at potentially $20 million per season on the open market, so it […]