4
hours
agoWhen
asked
about
the
team's
current
quarterback
situation,
Cleveland
Browns
head
coach
Kevin
Stefanski
said,
"I
feel
good.
Obviously
it's
March
31,
so
there's
still
a
draft
to
be
had.
It's
not
August
1.
I
will
say
this:
Kenny
Pickett's
a
guy
that
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5 hours agoCleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said at the league's annual meeting this week that it's "unlikely" they will trade up to No. 1 overall with the Tennessee Titans in this month's draft to draft Miami quarterback Cam Ward. Owner Jimmy Haslam also stressed that the organization won't go chasing ghosts at the QB position in this year's draft and "won't force a quarterback" at No. 2 overall (if they don't trade back). All options appear to be on the table for Cleveland, including taking Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter at second overall to pair with All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett. Although the Browns are saying they won't force a QB in the draft, it's hard to envision them passing on Colorado's
Shedeur Sanders with
Kenny Pickett as the current starter --
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) isn't expected to play in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
5 hours agoCincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor called defensive end Trey Hendrickson a premier pass-rusher in the NFL and that the team is still working to sign him to a long-term contract extension this offseason. The Bengals gave Hendrickson, who is entering the final year of his current deal in 2025, permission to seek a trade in early March but also say they'd love to keep him around. It won't be easy, though. Not only will the 30-year-old command a new deal that should make him one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL, but the Bengals also recently locked up both receivers
Ja'Marr Chase and
Tee Higgins to long-term deals. If it looks like the sides are too far apart in the lead-up to this month's NFL draft, the Bengals could decide to trade Hendrickson, who has a whopping 35 sacks the last two years, to bolster their draft capital for this year and down the road.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay
5
hours
agoJacksonville
Jaguars
general
manager
James
Gladstone
said
new
wide
receiver
Dyami
Brown
has
untapped
potential,
and
new
head
coach
Liam
Coen
thinks
having
a
speedy
player
like
Brown
opposite
of
Brian
Thomas
Jr.
will
pay
dividends
in
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5 hours agoMinnesota Twins outfielder
Harrison Bader hit a home run during his only plate appearance on Tuesday in his squad's 8-3 win against the Chicago White Sox. Bader came in to pinch-hit for teammate
Trevor Larnach in the top of the ninth and promptly blasted his second HR of the season, scoring DaShawn
Keirsey Jr. and
Byron Buxton to bring their run total to eight. The 30-year-old has just three hits on the season, but they're all of the extra-base variety (two homers, one double). Bader has oddly been better against right-handed pitchers in his career, and that's stayed true in 2025. All three of the New York native's hits have come off righties thus far, while he's 0-for-4 against lefties.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
5 hours agoBaltimore Orioles pitching prospect
Kyle Brnovich tallied seven punchouts across his first four innings of the regular season at Triple-A on Tuesday evening. Brnovich logged four innings of work and allowed two earned runs and four hits. He served up just one free pass. Most of his damage came on a two-run single by
Tristan Gray in the fourth inning. Last season, Brnovich spent his entire campaign receiving his second look at the Double-A level. Across 75 innings with Double-A Bowie, the right-hander posted a 3.96 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP. He tallied 77 punchouts. This was a steady improvement compared to the 4.50 ERA and 1.08 WHIP he held across High-A and a brief taste of Double-A during the 2023 season. He missed most of 2022 and the start of the 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Brnovich's development at Triple-A as he could push for a late-season MLB debut if he shows steady improvement with Norfolk.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
5 hours agoSt. Louis Cardinals outfielder
Jordan Walker went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-7 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. He also singled, scored a run, swiped a bag, and struck out. Walker took Angels pitcher
Kyle Hendricks deep in the bottom of the fourth inning for his second HR of the season -- getting the better of the veteran on a nine-pitch at-bat. It was the former first-round pick's second multi-hit game in a row. Walker has been hitting well to start the season, sporting a robust .429/.529/.643 triple-slash with just two strikeouts in 14 at-bats. The 22-year-old is a former top prospect who hit for power and average in the minors.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
5
hours
agoWith
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers
still
waiting
for
free-agent
quarterback
Aaron
Rodgers
to
make
a
decision
on
who
he
will
play
with
next
in
2025,
if
at
all,
general
manager
Omar
Khan
said
"all
options
are
on
the
table
through
free
agency,
trade
or
draft."
read more...
6 hours agoArizona Diamondbacks second base prospect
Tim Tawa went 2-for-3 with a home run and a triple during their victory on Tuesday evening. Tawa brought in four of Reno's seven runs during this contest. Through his first four games of the Triple-A regular season, Tawa has enjoyed an incredible start, launching a home run in each of his previous three contests and holding an overall .439/.529/1.214 line. He has tallied at least one hit in each contest and two in each of his last two. During this hot start, he has tallied 10 RBI and scored seven runs. The 25-year-old made his Triple-A debut last summer and held a solid .304/.376/.616 slash line with 11 doubles and 10 home runs across 37 contests. Fantasy managers should watch Tawa's production closely as he should contend for an MLB debut later this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 hours agoDetroit Tigers outfielder
Riley Greene went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run in his team's 4-1 road win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. Greene knocked in one RBI and scored and struck out twice. The former fifth-overall pick of the 2019 draft posted two hard-hit balls in this one -- his double came off the bat at 95.9 MPH, and the round-tripper, a 106.2 MPH blast to left-center-field off
Trent Thornton. Greene curiously hasn't drawn a walk yet -- something he did at an 11.0% clip a season ago -- and holds a ghastly 43.5% strikeout rate. However, those should normalize as the season trudges along. The 24-year-old is 6-for-23 (.261) with two homers, two doubles, two RBI, and four runs.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
6
hours
agoIt
sounds
as
though
Minnesota
Vikings
running
back
Jordan
Mason,
who
was
acquired
from
the
San
Francisco
49ers
this
offseason,
will
have
a
notable
role
in
the
team's
backfield
in
2025
as
the
"1b"
behind
starter
Aaron
Jones.
read more...
6 hours agoTexas Rangers third base prospect
Cody Freeman went 3-for-3 with two home runs during their victory over Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday evening. During this contest, Freeman tallied four RBI. Through his first four contests of the regular season, Freeman tallied at least one hit in all but one contest and tallied five total RBI. Last season, the 24-year-old spent his entire campaign at the Double-A level. Across 123 contests with Double-A Frisco, Freeman held a strong .264/.320/.432 slash line with 33 doubles and 14 round-trippers. He swiped 15 bags and held a 37:94 BB:K. Freeman has yet to reach the major leagues and could be a name to monitor if he continues to produce at the Triple-A level. However, he may need to spend the first few months of the season at the top level of the minor leagues before being in contention for an MLB debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 hours agoIndiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is dealing with soreness in his left calf and has missed two games already. During Mathurin's absence,
Aaron Nesmith and
Ben Sheppard hold additional fantasy value, with Nesmith being the better fantasy target. On Monday against the Sacramento Kings, Nesmith received a significant boost in playing time and rewarded head coach Rick Carlisle's trust with a team-high 24 points. He also made contributions on the defensive end, blocking two shots and snagging one steal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6
hours
agoThe
New
England
Patriots
continue
to
receive
trade
inquiries
for
quarterback
Joe
Milton
III,
according
to
Mike
Daniels
of
MassLive.
Milton
was
a
sixth-round
pick
in
last
year's
NFL
Draft
out
of
Tennessee
and
flashed
in
his
limited
opportunity
to
play
in
read more...
6 hours agoSt. Louis Cardinals catching prospect
Jimmy Crooks has enjoyed a strong start to the 2025 campaign at the Triple-A level. Crooks has posted two multi-hit outings through his first three contests and tallied four RBI with a 2:2 BB:K. He also hit his first long ball of the campaign in the season opener. This is a promising start for the Oklahoma product as he spent his entire 2024 campaign at the Double-A level. Across 90 contests at Double-A in 2024, Crooks posted a strong .321/.410/.498 slash line with 19 doubles and 11 round-trippers. He held a 43:78 BB:K and swiped four bags. The 23-year-old is currently considered the No. 4-ranked prospect in the St. Louis system on MLB.com. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Crooks' production at Triple-A, but he will face an uphill battle to reach the majors as the Cardinals have two capable backstops in the majors.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 hours agoIndiana Pacers center
Myles Turner (illness) is questionable to play on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. The 29-year-old big man was a late scratch for Monday's action against the Sacramento Kings due to an illness and has not yet fully recovered.
Thomas Bryant moved into the starting five on Monday but had a fairly quiet evening with seven points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes.
Obi Toppin and
Jarace Walker provided frontcourt backup off the bench, making many fantasy managers happy by combining for 34 points. If Turner remains out on Wednesday, it will once again take a collective effort to make up for his absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 hours agoChicago Cubs outfielder
Kyle Tucker went 2-for-3 with a home run and a double in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Oakland Athletics. The 28-year-old plated one run, scoring thrice, walked twice and struck out once. Tucker has been white-hot at the dish to start the year, hitting a superb .353/.450/.853 with nine extra-base hits (five doubles, four HRs), one steal, and a 6:6 K:BB ratio. Furthermore, he leads the MLB with 12 hits, is tied for the league lead with 11 RBI, and places second in runs scored (9) behind
Shohei Ohtani. Tucker will line up again at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday, squaring off against left-handed pitcher
Jeffrey Springs in the Cubs' series finale against the A's.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
6 hours agoThe San Diego Padres have signed outfielder
Jackson Merrill to a nine-year contract extension worth $135 million. The contract can max out at $204 million and includes a $30 million club option for a tenth season, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Merrill was drafted with the 27th pick in the 2021 MLB Draft out of Severna Park HS. The 21-year-old made his MLB debut last summer and performed at an elite level, posting a .292/,326/.500 slash line. He tallied 24 long balls with 16 stolen bases. Under the hood, he generated an elite .372 xwOBA, .303 xBA, and a .534 xSLG, which were all well above the average marks. In addition, Merrill was placed in the 97th percentile in range and 90th in arm strength. Fantasy managers should expect Merrill to be the everyday center fielder in San Diego for the next decade. He should continue to be viewed as a high-end OF2 in all fantasy formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Robert Murray
6 hours agoBoston Celtics forward/center
Al Horford (toe) has been labeled doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Miami Heat. He has been nursing a left big toe sprain for a while and appears to need to take some time off to manage the injury. Boston's frontcourt may also be without
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) on Monday, leaving
Luke Kornet,
Neemias Queta, and
Xavier Tillman Sr. as the only options at center. Kornet is the most appealing from a fantasy perspective, and he was in fine form in his last outing, notching 15 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in Saturday's win over the San Antonio Spurs.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 hours agoAthletics first baseman
Nick Kurtz went 3-for-6 with a home run during their victory on Tuesday evening. Kurtz launched a two-run shot in the fifth inning. Kurtz was selected with the fourth overall pick in last year's MLB Draft out of Wake Forest and has been performing at an elite level through his first taste of Triple-A. Across his first four regular season games, Kurtz has tallied at least one hit in each contest and posted two three-hit outings. Kurtz has gone deep twice during this hot start and added two doubles. He has tallied six RBI and scored five runs. Last season, the 22-year-old received a brief 12-game taste of the minor leagues after being drafted. Across 12 games split between Low-A and Double-A, Kurtz posted a .368/.520/.763 slash line. If he continues this elite production at Triple-A, he will be in contention for an MLB debut later this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 hours agoBoston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is considered questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He continues to have trouble with his right shoulder and could take the night off after featuring in each of the last four games. Holiday's absence would boost the fantasy stock of
Payton Pritchard,
Sam Hauser, and
Baylor Scheierman. Pritchard's production has risen to 16.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in games without Holiday this season, even as he has continued to come off the bench during these instances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 hours agoBoston Celtics forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. A mysterious illness caused Porzingis to miss a couple of weeks at the beginning of last month, and he is still coping with its effects, possibly leading him to miss another game Wednesday night.
Al Horford (toe) is also iffy for the contest, so
Luke Kornet may have an extremely busy night in the frontcourt.
Neemias Queta and
Xavier Tillman Sr. would provide cover at the five.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 hours agoBoston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat. He has an issue with his right knee and could be unavailable for a second consecutive game.
Sam Hauser typically benefits from Brown's absence and had eight points with three rebounds and three assists in Monday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston opted for
Xavier Tillman Sr. in the starting lineup against a big Grizzlies frontcourt on Monday, but Hauser might have the opportunity to start in place of Brown Wednesday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 hours agoDetroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (calf) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, making it likely that he will sit out a fifth consecutive game. A calf injury has paused his impressive season.
Dennis Schroder is filling in for Cunningham as the starting point guard and will have an opportunity to post a third consecutive double-double in Wednesday's game. At the same time,
Malik Beasley's offensive role has grown. He finished Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves as Detroit's top scorer, hitting 6-for-13 from deep en route to 27 points.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 hours agoDallas Mavericks forward/center
Anthony Davis (adductor) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. He looks ready to make a fourth consecutive appearance. Overall, Davis has played four times since returning from an adductor strain. While playing with a minutes restriction, he has averaged 14.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 steals. Davis will likely have his minutes monitored again on Wednesday night, which means fantasy managers will receive only limited value from him.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 hours agoChicago Cubs outfielder/designated hitter
Seiya Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run during their victory over the Athletics on Tuesday evening. Suzuki wasted little time as he launched a three-run shot in the opening frame off Athletics right-hander
Luis Severino. This home run also scored outfielders
Ian Happ and
Kyle Tucker. After tallying just two hits over his first four games, Suzuki has turned the corner. He has now tallied at least two hits in each of his previous three contests. During this stretch, he has launched his first two round-trippers of the campaign and tallied six RBI. The 30-year-old has seen steady progression since making his MLB debut during the 2022 season. Last summer, he launched a career-best 21 home runs and held a .283/.366/.482 line. He will look to post his fourth-straight multi-hit performance on Wednesday against Athletics southpaw
Jeffrey Springs.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 hours agoAthletics designated hitter
Brent Rooker went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during their loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening. Rooker went deep in the opening frame off Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher
Justin Steele. This two-run shot also scored outfielder
Lawrence Butler. Later in the contest, he would cross home plate a second time on a
Shea Langeliers home run. Rooker has turned the corner since going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts on Opening Day, going 7-for-22 with two home runs, five RBI, and four runs across his previous five contests. Last summer, the 30-year-old posted an impressive .293/.365/.562 slash line with 26 doubles and 39 home runs. His home run total was the fourth-most in the American League. He will look to stay hot on Wednesday, facing
Jameson Taillon.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 hours agoAthletics catcher
Shea Langeliers went 2-for-4 with a two-run blast during their loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening. Langeliers hit a single in his first at-bat off Chicago southpaw
Justin Steele. Then in the third inning, Langeliers would take Steele deep with a two-run blast, which scored
Brent Rooker. Since going 0-for-3 on Opening Day, Langeliers has posted a solid .267/.353/.667 slash line with two home runs, five RBI, and a 2:2 BB:K over his previous four games. Last summer, Langeliers enjoyed a career year as he went deep 29 times and held a .224/.288/.450 slash line. The 27-year-old generated a strong 12.8 percent barrel rate with a .456 xSLG. Even though he does not draw walks often, his elite power upside gives him significant value in all formats, especially at the catcher position. He will look to stay hot on Wednesday, facing Chicago right-hander
Jameson Taillon.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
8 hours agoDetroit Tigers starting pitcher
Casey Mize tossed 5 2/3 shutout innings en route to defeating the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday evening. Mize allowed just one hit and served up three free passes while striking out six. The lone hit was tallied by the first batter he saw,
Victor Robles. This was a strong season debut for Mize, who was not guaranteed a spot in the rotation during camp. He had to win the role over veteran
Kenta Maeda. In addition,
Alex Cobb (hip) also opened the season on the injured list, which provided Mize with an opportunity. Last season, Mize logged 102 1/3 innings of work and held a modest 4.49 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP. The former first overall pick tallied just 78 punchouts but showed strong command with a 6.4 percent walk rate. Despite the strong outing, Mize is best left on your bench in his next start when he faces the New York Yankees.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
8 hours agoSan Francisco Giants outfielder
Heliot Ramos went 1-for-4 with a solo blast during their 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday evening. Ramos went deep in the fourth inning off Houston starter
Hayden Wesneski. This was already his third long ball of the young campaign. Through his first five contests of the 2025 season, Ramos has tallied at least one hit in each game and has tallied five total extra-base hits, with three of them leaving the yard. He has added five RBI, scored six runs, and even swiped one bag. Last season, the 25-year-old appeared in a career-high 121 MLB contests and posted a strong .269/.322/.469 slash line with 23 doubles and 22 round-trippers. Given his strong start, fantasy managers should continue to start Ramos in all formats. He will face Houston ace
Framber Valdez on Wednesday.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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