Michael Gallup Given Permission To Seek Trade

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup was given permission to seek a trade. According to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas News, the situation is tough as NFL teams expect the Cowboys to release Gallup this offseason. The 28-year-old has three seasons remaining after signing a five-year, $57.5 million extension with the Cowboys in 2022. Dallas […]

Chris Jones Signs Massive Five-Year Contract With The Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs signed star defensive tackle Chris Jones to a five-year contract on Saturday. His new deal includes $95 million guaranteed. It's the highest-ever annual salary for a defensive tackle. The All-Pro lineman surpasses Aaron Donald annually but still puts him behind Nick Bosa as the highest-paid defensive player. Jones sat out Week […]

Saints Tender Rashid Shaheed

The New Orleans Saints tendered the exclusive rights to wide receiver Rashid Shaheed for a one-year tag worth $985,000. Shaheed caught 46 passes for 719 receiving yards and five touchdowns over five touchdowns in 15 games in 2023. The Saints plan to release Michael Thomas this offseason, and Shaheed could secure New Orleans' No. 2 […]

Steelers Listening To Offers For Diontae Johnson

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Pittsburgh Steelers are open to trade offers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson. "There is interest from teams around the league as GMs are getting set for free agency," said Russini. Johnson signed a two-year, $36 million contract with the Steelers in August of 2022 and is set […]

Marcell Ozuna Off To Blistering Start This Spring

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna is slashing .538/.600/..846 with a home run and three runs scored over six spring games. He bounced back in 2023 after a lackluster 2022. The 33-year-old blasted a career-high 40 home runs and collected 100 RBI over 592 plate appearances in 2023. Ozuna's production was backed up by career-highs in […]

Gabriel Moreno Launches First Spring Homer

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-4 spring loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Moreno launched a 400-foot shot off Freddy Peralta in the third inning for his first spring homer. The 24-year-old is off to a solid start this spring, hitting .300 […]

TJ Friedl Collects Three Hits, Off To A Solid Start This Spring

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl went 3-for-3 with two runs scored in Sunday's 7-3 spring loss to the Kansas City Royals. He doubled twice and increased his spring batting average to .333 after the three-hit performance. The 28-year-old is slashing .333/.429/.500 with two runs scored over five games. He will hit leadoff against right-handers, where […]

Zack Gelof Belts A Pair Of Doubles, Averaging .389 This Spring

Oakland A's second baseman Zack Gelof went 2-for-3 with two doubles, RBI, and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 spring win over the Texas Rangers. Gelof put the A's on the scoreboard with a double to left-center off Dane Dunning in the first inning to give Oakland a 1-0 lead. The 24-year-old has been red […]

Colton Cowser Homers, Continues Red Hot Spring

Baltimore Orioles top outfield prospect Colton Cowser went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 spring win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cowser led off the third inning with a solo blast off southpaw Martin Perez for his third spring homer. The 23-year-old continues to mash and is slashing .364/.563/.1.182 with three home runs, […]

Wyatt Langford Homers Twice, Continues Torrid Spring

Texas Rangers' top outfield prospect Wyatt Langford went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Saturday's spring game against the Chicago White Sox. Langford took Prelander Berroa deep in the third inning for his first long ball of the game. He later crushed a three-run shot off Bryan Shaw in the sixth inning […]

Matt McLain Set To Have Live At-Bats

Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain (oblique) took 70 swings on Friday and is set to have live-at bats on Wednesday for the upcoming week. McLain has been shut down since he tweaked his right oblique early in spring training. The 24-year-old has progressed well from his oblique injury and no longer feels soreness. In his […]

Max Scherzer Could Return In June

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the team is looking at "June" for right-hander Max Scherzer (back) to return in 2024. He underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back in mid-December. Scherzer initially had a timeline to return around the All-Star break, but the veteran will continue rehab and could potentially come […]

Aledmys Diaz Dealing With A Groin Strain, Out 2-3 Weeks

Oakland A's infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) is set to miss the next 2-3 weeks due to a strained left groin. He was scratched from Wednesday's lineup and underwent an MRI, which revealed a left groin strain. There is a chance Diaz could return before the end of spring training, but that's the case scenario according […]

William Contreras Off To Solid Start This Spring

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is slashing .286/.286/.571 with a home run and three RBI over five games during spring training. Contreras became one of the top catchers in fantasy baseball after slashing .289/.367/.457 with 17 home runs, 78 RBI, 86 runs, and six stolen bases over 611 plate appearances in 141 games last season. […]

Lance Lynn Set To Make Spring Debut On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn is lined up to make his Grapefruit League debut Friday versus the Washington Nationals. Lynn began his career in St. Louis and will be sporting the Cardinals uniform for the first time since 2017 after signing a one-year, $10 million deal with the team during the offseason. The 36-year-old […]

Matt Chapman Signs Three-Year Deal With The Giants

Free agent third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a three-year, $54 million contract on Friday. Chapman's deal includes an opt-out after the first two seasons, and he will make $20 million in 2024, $18 million in 2025, and $16 million in 2026. The 30-year-old has legit power, evidenced by his […]

Michael Harris II Doubles, Homers In 2024 Spring Training Debut

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He led off for the Braves and homered on the first pitch off Rays' right-hander Nathan Wiles for his first long ball in spring training. The 22-year-old capped […]

Adley Rutschman Crushes First Spring Training Homer

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 Grapefruit League win over the Boston Red Sox. He took Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock deep to center field for his first spring training homer. The 26-year-old broke out in 2023, slashing .277/.374/.435 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI, 84 […]

Cody Bellinger Heading Back To The Cubs

Free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs agreed on a three-year, $80 million contract on Sunday. The contract also includes opt-outs after each of the deal's first two years. This is excellent news for dynasty managers and those who took Bellinger in earlier fantasy drafts. After struggling with the Dodgers in 2021 and […]

T.J. Hockenson Suffers Torn ACL, MCL, Will Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the Week 16 loss to the Detroit Lions. He is expected to be placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the season. Given the late-season injury, the 26-year-old could start the 2024 season on the PUP list. The […]

DeVonta Smith Held Out Of Thursday's Practice

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (knee) did not practice on Thursday due to a knee issue. He was spotted on the sideline in street clothes and was held out of Thursday's practice. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Smith hadn't been practicing in full due to a knee injury and suffered a […]

Shohei Ohtani Signs Massive Contract With The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) to a 10-year, $700 million contract on Saturday. Ohtani's deal is the largest in MLB history and includes no opt-outs. The 29-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in September and will not pitch during the 2024 season. Ohtani will […]

Week 2 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: DJ Moore, Zay Jones, Amari Cooper, Zay Flowers, Brandon Aiyuk, Christian Kirk

Welcome to Week 2 RotoBallers! We are back with another edition of fantasy football rankings. Today you'll find see our NFL team's updated Week 2 fantasy football wide receiver rankings as of September 17th. Let's see where key players like DJ Moore, Zay Jones, Amari Cooper, Zay Flowers, Brandon Aiyuk, Jerry Jeudy, Rashid Shaheed, Puka Nacua, […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Targeted Seven Times In Week 1 Loss

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught four of seven targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith-Schuster was second on the team in targets with seven behind only Kendrick Bourne (11) but tied Demario Douglas and Ezekiel Elliott as Mac Jones spread the ball around in Week 1. […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Catches Six Passes In Loss To Eagles

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 25 yards on 12 carries while catching all six targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles. Rhambo racked up most of his fantasy points through the air, most of the damage coming from a 32-yard reception. The 25-year-old out-carried backfield teammate Ezekiel […]

Hunter Henry Hauls In Nine-Yard Touchdown Reception

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught five of six targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Mac Jones found Henry for a nine-yard touchdown strike to put New England on the scoreboard. The 28-year-old out-targeted fellow tight end Mike Gesicki six to three and, most […]

Kendrick Bourne Finds The End Zone Twice In Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught six of 11 targets for 64 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. With Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) and DeVante Parker (knee) sidelined, Bourne moved up the wide receiver depth chart as New England's WR2 behind only JuJu Smith-Schuster. The 28-year-old led the […]

Mac Jones Tosses Three Touchdowns In Loss To Eagles

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones completed 35-of-54 pass attempts for 316 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He added 15 rushing yards on two attempts. Jones bounced back after an early interception by throwing a nine-yard touchdown strike to Hunter Henry to put New England on […]

Hunter Henry, Mike Gesicki Not Viable Fantasy Options In Week 1

New England Patriots tight ends Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki (shoulder) will be available for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Gesicki was removed from the injury report after suffering a mild shoulder dislocation in mid-August. The Patriots are expected to utilize two tight end sets as both players will likely be the second and […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Mainly A Deep-League Option For Week 1

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will make his regular-season debut with his new team in Week 1 against the Eagles. Smith-Schuster signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract with the Patriots this offseason. The 26-year-old caught 78 passes for 933 yards and three touchdowns over 16 games for the Chiefs in 2023. Smith-Schuster is […]