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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 […]

The Chicago Bears are preparing to announce their plans for a new stadium on Wednesday. While a new home venue will surely bring some excitement in Chicago, one caveat is sure to rub Bears fans the wrong way. When it’s all said and done, the new stadium plan is expected to cost $4.6 billion. However, […]

The Chicago Bears will be altering the course of their franchise’s history in the 2024 NFL Draft. But before they turn in the No. 1 overall pick, the Bears wanted to ensure one of their key front office members stick around a little while longer. Chicago has signed assistant general manager Ian Cunningham to a […]

In the weeks and days leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been one of, if not the most talked about trade candidate. But if were up to 49ers general manager John Lynch, Aiyuk would be staying in San Francisco for the foreseeable future. The wide receiver […]

Much like the Houston Astros as a whole, Jose Abreu’s 2024 campaign has gotten off to a dreadful start. Abreu’s struggles haven’t gone unnoticed by general manager Dana Brown, who gave his honest review of the first baseman’s performance. Abreu has started his season on a brutal 4-for-59 at the plate. All four hits have […]

The Houston Astros have been one of the most surprising teams to begin the 2024 season, for just how bad they’ve been. But with Justin Verlander finally making his Houston return, the future Hall of Famer is expecting the Astros to turn things around in short order. Verlander made his first start of the season […]

Whether by injury or just overall ineffectiveness, teams will be changing around their lineups and pitching situations throughout the MLB season. For fantasy baseball players, picking up on those trends and finding the right player on the waiver wire is crucial for success. If a top prospect is called up or an unused player is […]

With the Texas Rangers needing pitching, top prospect Jack Leiter got his first call to the major leagues. But with his debut going much worse than expected, the Rangers were forced to make a quick change. Texas has sent Leiter back down to Triple-A, the team announced. In turn, fellow pitcher Owen White has been […]

While the Pittsburgh Pirates have looked solid to start the 2024 campaign, fans have been patiently awaiting for the arrival of top prospect Paul Skenes. However, those fans will need to wait a little longer before the Pirates feel comfortable bringing Skenes to the big league. General manager Ben Cherington wants the right-hander to get […]

Since joining the Los Angeles Angels in 2011, Mike Trout has seen the playoffs once, getting swept out of the ALDS in 2014. But rather than look for something new, Trout is determined to prove that he is still capable of leading the Angels to greatness. When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, […]

Jared Jones has been a revelation for the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff early on in the 2024 season. His latest start set records and showed the Pirates once again that Jones is here to stay. Taking on the New York Mets, Jones pitched five innings of scoreless baseball, allowing just one hit and no walks […]

Year two of Brian Daboll’s tenure as head coach saw the New York Giants fall into disarray. But as offensive coordinator Mike Kafka prepares for the 2024 season, he’s expecting big things from Daboll and the Giants. Kafka confirmed that there was no beef between him and Daboll entering the campaign, via Paul Schwartz of […]