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The Minnesota Vikings traded up in the 2024 NFL Draft to ensure JJ McCarthy was locked in as their quarterback of the future. But whenever he makes his debut, the Vikings will need McCarthy to show a bit more as a thrower than he did on Tuesday. The quarterback had the opportunity to throw out […]

With the Chicago White Sox holding the worst record in baseball, they will undoubtedly be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies have both shown interest in swinging a trade with the South Siders. While the White Sox have plenty of trade candidates, relief pitcher Michael Kopech has been […]

Jose Abreu was having such a bad season that the Houston Astros sent him down minors to try to work out the kinks. While he got another shot at the major leagues, the Astros have seen enough. Houston has released Abreu, the team announced. The move came despite the first baseman still being owed $30 […]

Running back Najee Harris is entering Pittsburgh Steelers training camp holding an uncertain future. With the Steelers declining his fifth-year option, there’s no guarantee that Harris will be back in Pittsburgh following the 2024 season. Throughout minicamp, the running back certainly acted like a player disgruntled in his situation. Harris attended minicamp, but he didn’t […]

While the San Francisco Giants are facing fierce competition in the NL West, the team is still battling to remain involved in the playoff conversation. When LaMonte Wade Jr. returns from injury, the Giants will like their chances much more. Wade was able to take grounders and began some light running on Tuesday, via Andrew […]

In taking over the AL West, the Seattle Mariners have relied on their pitching. Bryan Woo had been one of Seattle’s most trustworthy starters. However, Woo’s historic run has hit a speed bump sure to worry Mariners fans. The right-hander is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his pitching elbow after being scratched from his […]

Cornerback Cameron Sutton spent the first six years of his career playing under Mike Tomlin on the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a brief hiatus, Tomlin is finally ready to welcome Sutton back to the Steelers. Pittsburgh signed the cornerback to a one-year deal worth a little over $1 million this offseason. Tomlin has deep ties to […]

The Baltimore Orioles are proving their 2023 campaign wasn’t a fluke by sporting an impressive 44-22 record. But if the Orioles want to surpass the New York Yankees to reclaim the AL East, some trades may have to be made. General manager Mike Elias is well aware and has been devising a plan for how […]

At 36-35, the San Diego Padres still have the look of a team that will be fighting for a playoff spot. When the MLB trade deadline rolls around, general manager AJ Preller won’t be afraid to do what it takes to help the Padres improve. As he has done throughout his entire San Diego tenure, […]

After a standout season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, star wide receiver Calvin Ridley decided to take his talents to the Tennessee Titans. As Ridley prepares to play under head coach Brian Callahan, the Titans’ lead man couldn’t be more amped to get the wide receiver into his offense. Callahan is obviously well aware of what […]

The Colorado Rockies have once again found themselves at the bottom of the NL West standings. But with a top prospect now reaching the major league level, the Rockies now have a reason to be excited. Prior to their game on Sunday, Colorado called up prospect Adael Amador from Double-A, via ESPN. In turn, fellow […]

After making a run to the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks looked to add some power into their lineup. But with that plan failing to come to fruition, the Diamondbacks are now looking for the escape button. Arizona is open to listening to offers for third baseman Eugenio Suarez, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. […]

While Week 11’s fantasy baseball waiver wire was all about hitting, Week 12 focuses on the arms. With plenty of pitchers making their mark across the league, fantasy baseball players should keep their eyes peeled the next time they take to the mound. Finding pitching value can sometimes be hard. Since they don’t play everyday, […]

With their high-powered offense, the Baltimore Orioles are still one of the mightiest teams in MLB. But after two more pitching injuries, the Orioles must consider looking to outside the organization for help. Once they do, the Miami Marlins are suited to be a likely trade suitor for Baltimore. Namely, Jesus Luzardo, who is considered […]

Hitting is the name of the game on the Week 11 fantasy baseball waiver wire. If your team has been struggling with the bats, now is the perfect time to capitalize. Oftentimes it’s hard to see long-time pitching value on the waiver wire. Not only does so much change from start to start, but with […]

The Cleveland Guardians have managed to stay atop the AL Central despite not having Steven Kwan in the lineup. But as the Guardians prepare to take on the Washington Nationals, Kwan is ready to make his return. Cleveland activated Kwan off of the injured list on Friday, the team announced. He is in the leadoff […]

With the Chicago White Sox already out of playoff contention, they’ll be one of the more obvious sellers at the MLB trade deadline. But as the White Sox diagnose their roster, Chicago expects Luis Robert Jr. to stay in town long-term. Robert wasn’t readily available during the winter and even now, the White Sox don’t […]

With the New York Mets in turmoil, the future of star first baseman Pete Alonso is uncertain. If the Mets were to put Alonso on the trade block, the Seattle Mariners would be poised to make a run at him. At least Vegas thinks so, as the Mariners are the favorites (+300) to be Alonso’s […]

Since May 12, 2022, Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has never missed a regular season game. But as the Rangers prepare to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Semien’s streak will be coming to an end. The infielder is out of the lineup on Wednesday as he has been played a bit, “banged […]

Running back Tarik Cohen hasn’t played a down in the NFL since 2020. But now with the New York Jets, Cohen is looking for one more opportunity. New York signed the running back to a one-year contract, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. As the Jets get Cohen acclimated to the offense, head coach Robert Saleh […]

The New York Mets have struggled to stay afloat in the NL East, already trailing the first-place Philadelphia Phillies by 15 games. But perhaps the return of catcher Francisco Alvarez is the exact spark the Mets need for a turnaround. Alvarez is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Thursday. He is […]

The Atlanta Braves have been dealt a devastating blown with Ronald Acuna Jr. suffering a season-ending ACL injury. But in the middle of a playoff chose, rival executives don’t expect the Braves to go down quietly. As the trade deadline approaches, many are expecting Atlanta to be involved. However those executives don’t necessarily envision general […]

Creeping up back towards .500, the St. Louis Cardinals are trying to work their way back towards contention. But if the Cardinals want to have any shot of making the playoffs, they need Nolan Arenado at the top of his game. On Tuesday, Arenado showed a glimmer of promise towards a turnaround. In a 7-1 […]

The New York Mets saw their disappointing season trudge along with a doubleheader loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Jeff McNeil tried to stay positive after the recent losses, but it’s clear neither he nor the Mets have been able to find their stride. New York fell 5-2 in Game 1 before being shutout in […]

With Pete Alonso set to become a free agent after the 2024 season, the star first baseman has been involved in countless trade rumors. But with the trade deadline in the distant future, Alonso is trying to block out the noise. New York has been unable to come to terms with Alonso on a contract […]

The Atlanta Braves were hit with devastating injury news when Ronald Acuna Jr. suffered a season-ending torn ACL. While the Braves won’t be able to make up his production, Atlanta does have some powerful reinforcements on the way. The Braves have activated catcher Sean Murphy off of the injured list, via Justin Toscano of the […]

While he didn’t start for the San Diego Padres on Sunday, right-hander Jeremiah Estrada made a significant impact on the mound. In helping the Padres take down the Yankees 5-2, Estrada made an even bigger fan out of Padres teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. In just 1.2 innings, Estrada struck out five Yankees and became the […]

After spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens, linebacker Patrick Queen switched allegiances and joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency. As he prepares for his Steelers debut, Queen is looking to bet on himself during the 2024 campaign. Pittsburgh signed the linebacker to a three-year, $41 million contract. […]

In an interleague battle, the New York Yankees came up just short against the San Diego Padres, losing 5-2 on Sunday. While a loss is never good, Gleyber Torres felt his effort at second base played a direct role in the Yankees taking a loss. Up 1-0 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, […]

At 15-38, the Chicago White Sox are having a season to forget. But while the White Sox are poised to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline, Chicago isn’t too keen to deal outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Robert is only 26-years-old and is under team control through 2027. Despite being deemed their best trade asset, […]

The Cleveland Guardians have been impressive in 2024, leading the NL Central with a 35-17 record. Their success has come with the help of some unexpected reinforcements. Those players have become key fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups entering Week 10. But the Guardians aren’t the only team rostering fantasy baseball value. Through the ebbs and […]

Thursday’s matchup between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles ended in controversial fashion. While the outcome will remain the same, MLB admitted that they made a mistake. The Orioles came away with an 8-6 victory after Chicago slugger Andrew Vaughn was called for interference, making him the final out of the game. On Friday, […]

With the Denver Broncos moving on from Russell Wilson, quarterback Bo Nix was the team’s first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. But just because the Broncos have a shiny new rookie doesn’t mean he will be automatically guaranteed the starting spot. Especially if Jarrett Stidham has anything to say about it. Entering his second […]

Once of the franchise’s all-time greats, Jerome Bettis certainly knows what it takes for the Pittsburgh Steelers to be successful. As the Steelers start over in the quarterback room, Bettis is excited to see how the battle unfolded. With Kenny Pickett falling out of favor – and eventually being dealt to the Philadelphia Eagles – […]

The Chicago White Sox are already having a season to forget. Alongside some poor play on the diamond, the White Sox have been bitten badly by the injury bug. Outfielders Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert ‘s absences in particular have held Chicago’s offense back. Jimenez is dealing with a hamstring injury while Robert is working […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Giants were deemed a candidate to trade up for top quarterback prospect Drake Maye. While that plan didn’t come to fruition, fellow quarterback Daniel Jones is well aware of the implications. The Giants ended up staying put at No. 6 and taking […]

The Las Vegas Raiders lucked into landing tight end Brock Bowers in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Now, the Raiders must focus on figuring out the best way to implement Bowers into their offense. Not many NFL Draft pundits expected Bowers to be available at Las Vegas’ No. 13 selection. But when […]

When the San Francisco 49ers opened OTAs, many of their top players weren’t in attendance. That included star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, whose contract situation has led to plenty of offseason trade rumors. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan seemed to disregard any concerns about Aiyuk’s whereabouts. While he would rather have is receiver on the […]

While George Pickens has had an impressive NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the star wide receiver knows he can be even better. But a lot of Pickens’ growth will come from who is playing quarterback for the Steelers. As he prepares for year three in Pittsburgh, Pickens will be catching passes from either Russell […]