Reese McGuire Returns to Cubs on Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs have re-signed catcher Reese McGuire to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa, according to Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register. McGuire spent spring training with the Cubs and was on their Triple-A roster through last week. Now, after a brief trip to free agency, he's back in […]

David Villar Elects Free Agency

San Francisco Giants first baseman David Villar has elected free agency, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. This move was widely expected after Villar was designated for assignment earlier this week. The 28-year-old had appeared in 118 games with the Giants over parts of four seasons, but he was slashing just .200/.360/.250 […]

Royals Release Chris Stratton

The Kansas City Royals have released right-handed reliever Chris Stratton, according to the transaction log on his MLB.com profile. The 34-year-old had been designated for assignment on Sunday. He struggled through 17 innings out of the bullpen this season, posting a 7.94 ERA. The hurler's 4.75 xERA indicates that he may have gotten unlucky, but […]

Gio Urshela Lands on Injured List

The Athletics have placed third baseman Gio Urshela (left hamstring) on the injured list, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. He presumably suffered the injury during Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels in which he went 1-for-2 with a walk and RBI. So far, in his first season with the A's, Urshela is slashing […]

Logan Gilbert Slated to Throw Sim Game Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) is expected to throw a simulated game in Houston on Friday, according to Tim Booth of The Seattle Times. Gilbert hasn't pitched in a live game since April 25, but he's trending in the right direction with a pair of bullpen sessions and his upcoming sim game. Presumably, […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Braves Confirm Ronald Acuna Jr. Will Return Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) will make his season debut on Friday against the San Diego Padres. The team announced Acuna's return with a celebratory post on social media. The superstar hasn't appeared in an MLB game since last May due to a torn ACL, but his return appeared imminent after a successful […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks For The Charles Schwab Challenge (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Savion Williams to be a Regular Contributor?

The Athletic's Matt Schneidman isn't convinced that Green Bay Packers rookie third-round wide receiver Savion Williams will be a regular contributor in his first season in the NFL, but he writes that the Packers coaches are talking about him as if he will be. That's bad news for wideouts Bo Melton and Malik Heath making […]

MarShawn Lloyd Healthy and Without Restrictions

The Athletic's Matt Schneidman writes that Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (appendix) is currently healthy and without restrictions during offseason work as he heads into his sophomore season in the NFL. Lloyd, a third-round pick last year, was supposed to be Josh Jacobs' backup in 2024 while providing an intriguing speed and pass-catching […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for May 23, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. With the playoffs approaching their conclusion, we will only see single-game slates, leading to a slightly different look to the article. Think of this as […]

Colston Loveland Still Sidelined With Shoulder Injury

Chicago Bears rookie first-round tight end Colston Loveland (shoulder) was present but not participating during Thursday's OTA practice as he recovers from a shoulder injury, according to The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain and Adam Jahns. Loveland had surgery on his right shoulder in January to fix an AC joint dislocation and isn't ready for on-field work […]

Caleb Williams Now Putting his Left Foot Forward

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' left foot is now forward under new head coach Ben Johnson. "I think it helps out certainly with the quick game from the gun, and then helps us being a little bit better at a throwing posture for a lot of the other things that we're asking him to do," […]

Jalin Hyatt Favored for WR4 Role

New York Giants wide receivers Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson are set as the team's top three wideouts going into the 2025 season, and The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll writes that Jalin Hyatt appears to be the favorite for the No. 4 role despite coming off a disappointing 2024 season in which he had […]

Cam Skattebo Battling for RB2 Role?

The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll wonders if New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo can usurp Tyrone Tracy Jr. for the RB1 job in 2025. It's possible, but Carroll goes on to say that it's more realistic that Skattebo, the team's fourth-rounder out of Arizona State this year, jumps Devin Singletary for the RB2 role […]

Greg Van Roten has the Edge at Right Guard

New York Giants offensive guard Greg Van Roten returns to the team in 2025 after starting all 17 games a year ago, but he will likely have to compete to keep his starting right-guard job, and The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll thinks the top competition might come from former starting right tackle Evan Neal. Neal, a […]

Jordan Westburg Expected Back in Early June

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (hamstring) is expected to return in early June, reports MLB.com. He has been on the injured list since late April with a strained hamstring, and recently suffered a setback last week. There are no specific details about what stage of his recovery he is in, but he'll likely need […]

Russell Wilson Still Expected to be Week 1 Starter

The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll writes that there is no open quarterback competition for the New York Giants after they traded back into the first round of this year's NFL draft to take Jaxson Dart out of Ole Miss. Head coach Brian Daboll has repeatedly said this offseason that Russell Wilson will take the first-team repetitions […]

Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau Skipping Offseason Program With Knee Injuries

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that both tight ends Taysom Hill (knee) and Foster Moreau (knee) will not take part in the team's offseason program due to knee injuries. Both players will miss OTAs and mandatory minicamp. Hill tore his left ACL in December of last year and probably won't be ready […]

Tanner Bibee Tosses Seven Shutout Innings

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee pitched seven scoreless innings in a 7-0 victory over the Tigers on Thursday. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out eight. This was his fourth quality start of the season and the third time he has lasted seven full frames. He remains a very reliable starter […]

Brent Rooker Homers in Three-Hit Game

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and two runs scored in a 10-5 loss to the Angels on Thursday. It was his 11th home run of the season to go along with a .245/.313/.456 slash line. It ended a bit of a drought for Rooker in the […]

Logan O'Hoppe Homers Again

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe hit another home run on Thursday in a 10-5 win over the A's. It was the third straight game that he's hit at least one home run, tallying four total in that span. His total now sits at 14, which is tied for 6th-most in majors, which is less […]

Taylor Ward Blasts Another Grand Slam

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 3-for-5, including a grand slam, as he tallied five RBI and two runs scored in a 10-5 win over the A's. This was his second grand slam in the past two weeks, and his fourth home run in the past six games. After starting the season extremely slowly […]

Updated Non-PPR (Standard) Fantasy Football Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Derrick Henry, Chase Brown, Brian Thomas, Josh Jacobs, Rashee Rice, more

At last, free agency, the NFL Combine, and the NFL Draft are behind us. That can only mean the fantasy football season is inching closer, and it's never too early to take a peek at the rankings for 2025. Below, check out our team's early 2025 fantasy football non-PPR rankings for redraft leagues and the […]

Gleyber Torres Leaves Early on Thursday With Leg Discomfort

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (leg) was removed from Thursday's game early against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park with lower right-leg discomfort, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. It's unclear how serious Torres' injury is, but we should have a better idea after the team evaluates him following the game. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Trending Toward Making 2025 Debut on Friday

MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports that Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) was a healthy scratch from his minor-league rehab game at Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday night, which indicates that he'll be activated from the injured list to make his 2025 MLB debut in Friday's series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves. If it indeed […]

Julio Rodriguez Scratched on Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (undisclosed) was scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the hosting Houston Astros at Daikin Park for undisclosed reasons, according to Seattle Sports' Shannon Drayer. The Mariners are expected to have an update on Rodriguez after the series opener in Houston, so fantasy managers will want to check back then. With […]

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Advice for Week 9

Welcome to Week 9 of the UFL season, RotoBallers! The playoff race is over, with Michigan, Birmingham, D.C., and St. Louis clinching berths while Houston, Memphis, Arlington, and San Antonio have been eliminated. Seeding is still in play, so I don't anticipate teams resting their usual starters with two weeks left in the season. We’re […]

Five-Round Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Superflex, Tight End Premium

In the ever-growing field of dynasty fantasy football, there are endless tweaks, settings, and formats available to make things more interesting or balanced. Those tweaks include adding defender positions (IDP) or a Superflex (QB/RB/WR/TE) spot, awarding bonus points for long runs or receptions, and/or utilizing Tight End Premium scoring. This year, we are doing one-man […]

Brett Gabbert Signed by Dolphins

According to the team, the Miami Dolphins have signed former Miami (OH) quarterback Brett Gabbert, the younger brother of veteran NFL QB Blaine Gabbert, to an undisclosed contract. Linebacker William Bradley-King was waived in a corresponding move. The 24-year-old spent six seasons with the RedHawks (53 starts), completing 58.5% of his passes for 10,814 yards, […]