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Fourteen games back of a Wild Card spot with their 52-69 record, the Los Angeles Angels don’t have much hope of advancing to the playoffs. Still, the Angels are shaking up their roster in an effort to end the year as strong as possible. Los Angeles has designated outfielder Willie Calhoun for assignment, via Alden […]

With their 63-55 record, the Boston Red Sox are only one game out of a Wild Card spot. If the Red Sox want to earn their spot in the postseason, having Tyler O’Neill’s bat back in the lineup would certainly provide a boost. O’Neill spent four days in the hospital with a leg infection. He […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a big upgrade to their offense when they signed wide receiver Marquise Brown. However, a shoulder injury has now sidelined Brown for the foreseeable future. With the man they called Hollywood down, Kansas City has turned to Justin Watson in his place. Watson has received many of the reps Brown […]

In an effort to bolster their offense around Bryce Young, the Carolina Panthers landed Diontae Johnson in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But for Johnson to truly make an impact on the Panthers, he needs to be on the field. The wide receiver is battling through a mild groin strain and is considered day-to-day, […]

The Chicago White Sox have been abysmal in 2o24 and are on the brink of playoff elimination. Even Luis Robert Jr. is struggling to say something positive about the White Sox. At 29-92, Chicago has far and away the worst record in all of baseball. They sit a ridiculous 42.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians […]

With their 61-58 record, the New York Mets are two games back of the final Wild Card spot. As the Mets try to sneak into the playoffs, New York’s pitching staff may soon receive some massive reinforcements. Christian Scott began a throwing program, making 35 throws at 75 feet on Tuesday. That came after Scott […]

Former Notre Dame football running back Cierre Wood has been sentenced to life in prison following the death of his girlfriend’s five-year-old daughter. He will be eligible for parole after 10 years, via the Associated Press. Wood pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and felony child abuse back in April. Alongside his life sentence, Wood is […]

Before suffering a a back injury, Ranger Suarez performed like the best pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies’ rotation. With the Phillies in the midst of a slump, Suarez is nearing his much anticipated return. The left-hander threw a two inning simulated game on Tuesday, via MLB.com. Manager Rob Thompson said that Suarez simply, “looked good,” […]

The best part about the fantasy baseball waiver wire is landing impact players who weren’t even considered on draft day. While there may be less options as the regular season nears its close, Week 21’s waiver wire still offers plenty of potential. Perhaps its a player who changed scenery and got a brand new opportunity. […]

The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been in an ongoing stalemate when it comes to his long-term future. While a trade seemed inevitable, there now appears to be a route for Aiyuk to return to the 49ers. But everyday it appears there is a new rumor surrounding Aiyuk. The 49ers star […]

The San Francisco 49ers will be looking for vengeance after coming up short against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. But before they even play their first preseason game, the 49ers have shook up their roster. San Francisco has released tight end Logan Thomas after he suffered a hamstring injury earlier in training […]

With Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott set to be a free agent in 2025, much has been made about his looming contract extension talks. But that wasn’t the reason Prescott missed practice on Friday. Instead, the Cowboys decided to hold him out for precautionary reasons due to ankle soreness, via Todd Archer of ESPN. He […]

Cleveland Guardians fans collectively held their breathe when Tanner Bibee had his most recent start pushed back due to shoulder tightness. But after Bibee’s latest update, those same fans will be clenching their first with excitement. The right-hander is expected to start for the Guardians on Sunday, via Zack Meisel of The Athletic. In not-so-positive […]

Even with a new head coach in Dave Canales, the Carolina Panthers won’t be changing at quarterback as long as Bryce Young is in town. Still, the Panthers want to ensure they have a proper backup plan in place should Young get hurt. Jack Plummer had the first opportunity to prove he is worthy in […]

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for Week 1 of the preseason, CeeDee Lamb has yet to be signed to a long-term contract. With the clock ticking down, Jerry Jones and Lamb are not seeing eye-to-eye in negotiations. Lamb is set to be a free agent following the season. But even amidst his holdout, Jones isn’t […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani knowing he wouldn’t pitch in his first year the team. He’s proven he can do plenty of damage with just his bat. But as Ohtani continues out his 10-year pact with Los Angeles, the Dodgers are hopeful he returns to the mound sooner rather than later. The two-way […]

The New York Yankees signed Marcus Stroman in an effort to amplify their pitching rotation. But recently, Stroman hasn’t lived up to his billing. Because of this, manager Aaron Boone has decided to move the right-hander’s next start until Sunday, via Greg Joyce of the New York Post. He will be pitching on eight days […]

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker came under fire earlier in the offseason due to his remarks during Benedictine College’s commencement ceremony. After having some time to think about his comments, Butker is standing by them. While he has received plenty of feedback about his speech, it hasn’t changed how he feels. Furthermore,  Butker clarified […]

The Chicago Bears went through numerous changes as they prepare to enter the Caleb Williams. While not as major as changing quarterbacks, the Bears are planning to shake things up with a fellow recent draft pick. Velus Jones has recently practiced as a running back, via Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Chicago. Head coach Matt […]

Current Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has been sanctioned for recruiting violations and a failure to uphold head coach standards while leading Michigan football. If Harbaugh ever returns to the college level, there will be a firm roadblock in his place. Specifically, Harbaugh has been given a four-year show-cause order for engaging in […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, it was initially assumed that the former would be the team’s Week 1 starter. However, as the Steelers get closer to the regular season, head coach Mike Tomlin has flipped the switch on Pittsburgh’s quarterback plans. Tomlin confirmed that Wilson and Fields are in […]

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman recently returned to the diamond after missing time to be with his son in the hospital. As the Freeman family battled through the scary experience, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper wanted to ensure that they know he has their backs. Harper texted Freeman throughout his son’s stay at […]

As the New Orleans Saints look to end their three year playoff drought, they’ll be relying on Tyrann Matthieu to be a leader in the secondary. But beyond just Matthieu, the Saints are eyeing a fellow safety that will help take their defense to the next level. New Orleans is bringing in fellow Denver Broncos […]

The Houston Texans completely revitalized their defense in DeMeco Ryans’ first season as head coach. But as the Texans prepare for the 2024 campaign, Houston is expecting to be only more ferocious on the defensive side of the ball. However, that can’t happen without a clean bill of health. Neither Danielle Hunter or Will Anderson […]

With the MLB trade deadline in the rearview mirror, teams around the league are now plotting their final playoff push. Fantasy baseball owners are in the same position, and the waiver wire is here to help. The deadline shook up rosters across the league, opening up new opportunities. Furthermore, players in the midst of a […]

The New York Mets got a much-needed pitching boost when Kodai Senga made his return. However, a new injury to Senga has put the Mets back to square one when it comes to their pitching rotation. New York checked in with the Chicago Cubs on a potential trade for Jameson Taillon, via Jon Heyman of […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the NL West with their 62-44 record, they’ll still be looking to get stronger at the trade deadline. As the Dodgers scour the market for potential deals, a St. Louis Cardinals standout has been named as a possibility. Infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman was named as a trade candidate for Los […]

The MLB trade deadline is sure to send shockwaves through the fantasy baseball system. Owners must be well aware of who is available on their waiver wire as deals continue to be completed. Perhaps the player being find themselves in a much stronger situation. A pitcher getting back by a stronger offense or a hitter […]

After a brief return to practice on Wednesday, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was sidelined on Friday. While the sudden absence may alarm Ravens fans, head coach John Harbaugh doesn’t think Jackson is facing a long-term issue. The quarterback has been dealing with an illness that sent him home from practice earlier in the week. […]

The New Orleans Saints are looking to break their three-season streak of missing the playoffs. However, things would become much more difficult for the Saints without Marshon Lattimore on the field. Lattimore was forced to leave Friday’s training camp practice due to a hip flexor injury, via John Sigler of USA Today. There’s no word […]

With their 38-65 record, nearly every player on the Colorado Rockies will be available at the MLB trade deadline. Nearly being the keyword, as the Rockies have at least one player they have no plans on moving. Colorado has consistently told teams that third baseman Ryan McMahon isn’t available for trade, via Jorge Castillo of […]

The Cleveland Browns have crafted one of the best defenses in the NFL today. But as the Browns open training camp, two of their most crucial defensive players are still battling through injuries. Cornerback Greg Newsome recently underwent hamstring surgery while defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson is preparing to undergo a knee scope. Despite the injuries, […]

The San Diego Padres wanted to give their pitching staff a major boost when they acquired Dylan Cease in a trade from the Chicago White Sox. On Thursday, Cease proved the Padres right in their all-out pursuit. Cease pitched the second no-hitter in Padres history, taking down the Washington Nationals 3-0. Throwing 114 pitches, Cease […]

With the San Francisco 49ers coming up short in the Super Bowl, training camp will be an opportunity to regroup and build the foundation of their comeback. But before the 49ers can devise any final plans, they must navigate a trio of injuries. San Francisco has placed linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga and defensive […]

As he recovers from his knee injury, it was expected that Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb would need some extra time before returning to practice. However, Chubb wasn’t the only player placed on the PUP list to begin training camp. Chubb, D’Anthony Bell (shin), Jack Conklin (knee), Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) and Jedrick Wills Jr. […]

Once the 2023 season came to a close, star San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle underwent core surgery. In the recovery from that surgery, Kittle was faced with a massive hurdle. Unable to workout much post operation, the tight end said he dropped all the way down to 214 lbs. However, now recovered from […]

Heading into training camp, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are crafting their plans on how to defend the NFC South title. But as the Buccaneers strategize, Tampa Bay is without one of their free agent additions on defense. Randy Gregory did not report to training camp on Tuesday. While the reason for his absence has yet […]

The New York Mets find themselves in a precarious position entering the MLB trade deadline. New York has plenty of tradeable players on expiring contracts. But their recent surge has the Mets squarely in the playoff hunt. Because of this, David Stearns and company wanted to take a “threading the needle” type approach at the […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes suffered his first loss at the major league level on Tuesday. However, that didn’t stop Skenes from putting together another generational outing. The right-hander pitched 8.1 innings in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He struck out eight batters while allowing just four hits and walking none. […]