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As the New Orleans Saints went through the early offseason, star cornerback Marshon Lattimore found himself shrouded in trade speculation. But it appears as if those clouds are fading with Lattimore and the Saints beginning to see eye-to-eye. Head coach Dennis Allen reportedly had a ‘positive conversation,’ with Lattimore amidst the rumors. He stated that […]

You never know which player will become valuable through the fantasy baseball waiver wire. A change of scenery, opportunity or overall plans can take a player from an afterthought to a key contributor. It’s hard to find those kinds of players on draft day. While predictions are one thing, fantasy baseball owners won’t know how […]

In a little under two years, Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz has become one of the most recognizable names in all of MLB. While he has given the Reds a new breathe of life, a new contract extension for De La Cruz doesn’t seem to be coming into play immediately. Past April, extension […]

With a new general manager, head coach and new quarterback, the Washington Commanders have fully hit the reset button heading into the 2024 campaign. NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has taken notice and has admired Washington’s offseason strategy. The Commanders landed their quarterback of the future when they drafted Jayden Daniels with the No. […]

With a record of 19-23, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves at the bottom of the AL East. While there’s still time to turn things around, the Blue Jays could head in a different direction if the losses keep piling up. If Toronto were to become sellers by the MLB trade deadline, Kevin Gausman would […]

If the Boston Red Sox want to get into postseason contention, Triston Casas and Garrett Whitlock returning would be powerful replacements. While in much different stages in their recovery, both Casas and Whitlock are getting closer to their Red Sox return. Casas remains on the 60-day injured list with a rib injury. He won’t be […]

By signing Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to continue staking their claim as kings of the NL West. For Ohtani and company to achieve that goal, they must take down the San Francisco Giants and any NL West competitor in their way. On Tuesday, the Dodgers achieved that goal by defeating the Giants […]

While the New York Yankees lead the AL East, the team is only poised to get stronger. Both DJ LeMahieu and Gerrit Cole are getting closer to making their eventual returns to the Yankees. LeMahieu is set to begin a rehab assignment at the Double-A level on either Thursday or Friday, via Greg Joyce of […]

The Atlanta Falcons seemed to find their quarterback of the present and near future when they signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. However, the Falcons muddied the waters when they then used the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on fellow quarterback Michael Penix. Adding a quarterback in the first […]

After making numerous additions and with the looming return of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets are expecting massive growth from their offense next time they take the field. But for all the changes New York endured, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett will still be the one calling the shots. But as the Jets thought […]

The Houston Astros have massively underperformed in Joe Espada’s first year as manager. Behind the scene, some Astros are beginning to believe his tenure shouldn’t continue beyond the 2024 season. Two ‘prominent’ members of Houston’s club have ‘quietly expressed’ complaints over Espada’s communication skills, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. There’s no word on if […]

While the great MLB franchises are filled with superstars, fantasy baseball success is not directly correlated to winning percentage. Sometimes players on bad teams provide the biggest fantasy baseball value. There’s always a reason why a team has a poor record. Perhaps a player or numerous have struggled to find their footing. In that case, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ struggles from 2023 have carried over into 2024 as they find themselves in the NL Central’s cellar. As the Cardinals dropped another game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Nolan Arenado was quick to put the blame on himself. St. Louis fell to Milwaukee 7-1 on Thursday, dropping their record to 15-22. With […]

In July of 2023, the Pittsburgh Pirates made Paul Skenes the No. 1 overall pick in that year’s draft. Just one season later, Skenes is now ready to make his major league debut. Pittsburgh is calling up their top prospect with Skenes slated to start on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Watching the Pirates pitching […]

Nothing has seemed to go right for the Houston Astros, who find themselves at the bottom of the AL West, early on in the 2024 MLB season. However, things might be coming back around Houston’s way as the Astros are nearing the return of two key difference makers. Both Jose Urquidy and and Chas McCormick […]

The Chicago Bears found their quarterback of the present and future when they selected Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Head coach Matt Eberflus didn’t want to waste any time in handing Williams the keys to Chicago’s castle. Eberflus has named Williams the Bears’ starting quarterback, via Adam […]

Before the 2024 season even began, the Texas Rangers were decimated by pitching injuries. While they’ve managed to keep hold of their AL East lead, things will become much trickier for the Rangers after their latest injury. Texas is placing Dane Dunning on the injured list due to a shoulder problem, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed, […]

With the Chicago Bears selecting quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze in the 2024 NFL Draft, the offense is going to look much different during their rookie campaigns. Leading the way will be the Bears new offensive coordinator in Shane Waldron. While Chicago went a different direct at OC, head coach Matt Eberflus […]

With star San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk entering his contract year, trade rumors ran rampant leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. But the draft has now come and gone, and Aiyuk is still a member of the 49ers. General manager John Lynch and company are hoping that remains a fact for the […]

The New York Yankees have been patiently waiting for the return of top prospect Jasson Dominguez. While it’ll still take some time before he plays with the Yankees again, Dominguez is prepared to take a major step in his recovery. The outfielder has a chance to begin playing rehab games by the middle of May, […]

With their latest win over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Philadelphia Phillies hold the most wins in MLB with 26. Their .703 winning percentage is the best in the league. While Bryce Harper and the offense want to take all the credit, he knows the Phillies have been driven by their strong pitching staff. Philadelphia […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made major free agency waves when they spent over a billion dollars to sign both Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. But come next offseason, the Dodgers could lose out on the next Japanese sensation. Roki Sasaki could be posted as soon as the conclusion of the 2024 season. When he does, […]

After a one-year hiatus with the New England Patriots, Ezekiel Elliott is back to being teammates with Dak Prescott on the Dallas Cowboys. Prescott couldn’t be more excited to once again share a backfield with Elliott in Dallas. The Cowboys signed the running back to a one-year contract with a max value of $3 million. […]

The Chicago Bears unveiled their new stadium plan to plenty of intrigue from fans. However, just as soon as the blueprints were revealed, the Bears faced a tough decision by Illinois’ lawmakers. Governor J.B. Pritzker in particular had a scathing review for Chicago’s plan. After meeting with the Bears, Pritzker’s office released a statement calling […]

The Baltimore Orioles are flush with young offensive talent, helping them stake out an early lead in the AL East. With a healthy pitching staff, the Orioles are hoping to reach even greater heights. After beginning the season on the Injured List with an elbow injury, Kyle Bradish is being activated on Thursday, via Jon […]

While the Los Angeles Angels lost Shohei Ohtani in free agency, they still had Mike Trout leading their hopeful charge towards a playoff berth. But now an injury has put Trout on the shelf, creating an awkward situation for everyone involved. Trout suffered a torn meniscus and is poised to undergo surgery. His injury return […]

On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays got into a brawl that led to numerous ejections. One day later, MLB has announced their repercussions for those involved, via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Brewers reliever Abner Uribe received the longest suspension of six games, for inciting the benches clearing brawl. His teammate Freddy Peralta […]

Texas Rangers fans have been patiently waiting to witness the prodigious power of Wyatt Langford at the major league level. Those fans finally get their opportunity on Sunday, but perhaps not in the way they, nor Langford were expecting. Facing off against the Cincinnati Reds, Langford hit a two-run inside the park home run. It […]

Whether the beginning or end of the season, every MLB team can never have too much pitching. The same is true in fantasy baseball. The stars will be the stars and are must plays whenever they’re on the mound. But finding value off of the waiver wire can be crucial to finding fantasy baseball success. […]

No one expected the Atlanta Falcons to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons hasn’t been pleased with how fans have treated Penix after his selection. The Falcons had already invested $180 million on veteran QB Kirk Cousins during the offseason, […]

All eyes were on the Baltimore Orioles when they called up top prospect Jackson Holliday. However with Holliday not producing as expected, the Orioles were forced to make a difficult decision. Baltimore demoted Holliday to Triple-A on Friday, the team announced. In turn, Ryan McKenna was called up while David Banuelos was designated for assignment. […]

The New York Jets stayed active during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Aaron Rodgers was impressed with what the Jets were able to accomplish and clearly sees New York’s vision heading into the 2024 season. Entering the event with the No. 10 overall pick, the Jets moved back one spot with the […]

After months of speculation, the New England Patriots have found their quarterback of the present and future in Drake Maye. Landing Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf couldn’t be happier with the decision. Maye was the third quarterback off the board after Caleb Williams […]

Barring an unforeseen change in philosophy, the Chicago Bears will be drafting quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, what the Bears do with the No. 9 overall pick is still up for debate. While they could land another premier prospect, Chicago has also entertained the idea of […]

The Los Angeles Rams haven’t had a first round pick in the NFL Draft since 2016. As they prepare for the 2024 festivities, the Rams aren’t trying to wait too long before they’re on the clock. Los Angeles holds the No. 19 overall pick. However, the Rams have been making calls to try and get […]

For all the offseason excitement that has been had, Chicago Bears fans still have the 2024 NFL Draft to look forward to. But before the No. 1 overall pick is made, the Bears gave a first look at their jaw dropping new stadium proposal. In a press conference on Wednesday, the Bears fully revealed their […]

Jordan Walker was expected to be a gamechanger for the St. Louis Cardinals and a fixture in their outfield for years to come. While his potential is still high, Walker has been struggling to stay afloat the major league level. St. Louis has demoted Walker to Triple-A, via Katie Woo of The Athletic. He’s joined […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for major changes on offense with both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in the quarterback room. But whether it’s Fields or Wilson under center, the Steelers have been linked to a dangerous pass catcher who would bolster either’s outputs. Current Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton skipped voluntary workouts as […]

Quarterbacks are expecting to go fast and early in the 2024 NFL Draft. But with the Los Angeles Chargers having Justin Herbert on their roster, they’ll look elsewhere. Perhaps even moving out of their No. 5 spot completely. As the NFL Draft looms closer, the Los Angeles is reportedly open for trade, via ESPN’s Jeremy […]