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Report: Teams still calling Raiders about Crosby
Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss a report stating the Las Vegas Raiders are still getting calls for Maxx Crosby despite noise surrounding the star pass rusher’s knee injury.

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Rotoworld’s Eric Samulski and James Schiano answering fantasy baseball questions and discuss the latest MLB Player News. Watch live on YouTube!
Plus a closer look at the loaded AL East division and rookies to watch ahead of MLB Opening Day.
Mikaela Shiffrin is the second woman to win six Alpine skiing World Cup overall titles.
Jordyn Tyson headlines a sneaky-good WR class in the 2026 NFL Draft, and there’s a bevy of potential Sunday contributors lying in wait further down the draft boards too.

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  • CIN Starting Pitcher #40
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    This always seemed like the most likely outcome after Lodolo didn’t seem to be brimming with optimism after playing catch on Tuesday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The 28-year-old southpaw won’t require a lengthy absence at the outset of the regular season but he’ll need at least a handful of minor league rehab outings to build up his pitch count and stamina. Top pitching prospect Rhett Lowder, who will start on Sunday against the Red Sox to open the season, seems like the clearest beneficiary from Lodolo’s departure from Cincinnati’s rotation mix since he’ll have a much clearer path to consistent innings, which gives him some fantasy appeal as a streaming option in shallow mixed leagues.
  • CHC Center Fielder #4
    Passan adds that the long-term contract agreement, which ostensibly buys out Crow-Armstrong’s four remaining arbitration-eligible seasons and two additional free agent years, could be worth up to $133 million through performance-based escalators. The 23-year-old center fielder blossomed into a legitimate fantasy star last season, cobbling together a magnificent 31-homer, 35-steal breakthrough campaign. He’ll be at the epicenter of Chicago’s long-term roster build and projects as a perennial early-round selection in fantasy drafts as he approaches his physical prime.
  • CIN Starting Pitcher #26
    It was extremely encouraging to see Burns completely dialed in after a mostly forgettable spring that left fanatsy managers with more questions than answers. He generated 13 swinging strikes and topped out at 99.8 mph on his four-seam fastball, limiting Milwaukee’s formidable lineup to just four hits, including a solo homer from Jake Bauers. More importantly, he didn’t hand out a free pass in this one and got hit pitch count up to 68 (53 strikes). The 23-year-old top pitching prospect will kick off the season with an extremely favorable home matchup against the division-rival Pirates on Monday night.
  • NYY Starting Pitcher #45
    It was extremely encouraging to see Cole wrap up spring training by averaging a sizzling 96.3 mph on his fastball, especially since it was a 91-degree afternoon in the Arizona desert. A solo homer by Alex Bregman accounted for all of the damage against him. The 35-year-old veteran fantasy ace will continue building up his pitch count and stamina on a minor league rehab assignment before making his return from Tommy John surgery at some point in late April or early May. He appears to have been undervalued in early-spring drafts based on how his stuff has looked in game action recently.
  • DET Shortstop #80
    This seemed like a bit of a foregone conclusion over the past couple of weeks, but it’s now official. The 21-year-old is the 2nd-ranked prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, and will likely be Detroit’s starting shortstop. He slowed down a bit as spring went on, but hit .250 with two home runs, two steals, a 9/11 K/BB ratio, and just a 5.9 percent swinging strike rate in 56 plate appearances. That type of plate discipline, paired with his strong, hard-hit rate, is an impressive combination at his age and gives him a relatively safe floor. He hit .305/.408/.583 in 88 minor league games last season with 19 home runs and 10 steals, and could be a .250 or better hitter right out of the gate with the potential for 15-20 home runs and 10+ steals. He is also the current frontrunner for AL Rookie of the Year.
  • CHC Center Fielder #4
    No word yet on the financial terms. Crow-Armstrong made the leap into full-fledged superstardom last season, delivering a 31-homer, 35-steal breakout campaign and emerging as one of the most impactful all-around contributors in the fantasy landscape. The 23-year-old center fielder is firmly entrenched as one of the core building blocks for the Cubs moving forward and projects as a perennial early-round selection in all fantasy formats as he enters his physical prime.
  • STL Shortstop #87
    It’s official. Wetherholt will make his highly-anticipated big-league debut against the Rays on Thursday at Busch Stadium. The 23-year-old top prospect will open the regular season as the Cardinals starting second baseman and figures to bat near the top of the lineup. He projects as an immediate five-category impact fantasy contributor after batting .306/.421/.510 with 17 homers and 23 steals in 109 games in the upper minors last season.
  • ATL Starting Pitcher #99
    The good news is that the injury is not related to his arm. The bad news is that, because of pitching mechanics, oblique strains can sideline pitchers for four to six weeks. Strider will not be able to throw while he manages the pain and inflammation. He will then begin some strengthening exercises and work his way back onto the mound and have to ramp up his pitch count again. Fantasy managers should expect Strider back in the rotation sometime in early May. Until then, the Braves will likely turn to either Jose Suarez or Didier Fuentes in their starting rotation; however, they could also decide to add any of Martin Perez, Carlos Carrasco, or JR Ritchie to their 40-man roster as well.
  • MIA Left Fielder #28
    Stowers is expected to be shelved for 3-4 weeks. He had battled hamstring issues early on during spring training and then aggravated it again during Friday’s Grapefruit League contest against the Astros. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect to have him in lineups until the end of April. Griffin Conine figures to be the direct replacement for Stowers on the active roster, perhaps in a platoon role, with Heriberto Hernández serving on the short side of the platoon.
  • PHI Starting Pitcher #61
    The new agreement keeps Sánchez, who finished second in NL Cy Young Award balloting last season, in Philadelphia through 2032. His previous four-year, $22.5 million contract ran through 2028 and included team options for 2029 and 2030. The new agreement starts in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033. It makes plenty of sense that the Phillies would want to lock up one of the best left-handed arms in the game for as long as possible. He’ll be one of the first 10 pitchers off the board in all remaining fantasy drafts this spring.

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NFL

Running back Ronnie Rivers will be back with the Rams in 2026.
Flag football has a long way to go to match the appeal of tackle football.
Joe Flacco was traded to the Bengals midway through the 2025 season after Joe Burrow went down with torn ligaments in his toe.
The NFL is not currently considering any proposals to ban the tush push, but Competition Committee Co-Chairman Rich McKay says the legality of the play could continue to be the subject of discussions around the league.

2026 MLB Opening Day on NBC, Peacock

NBA

Terry Gannon and Derek Fisher unpack Nikola Jokic making a triple-double look effortless in the Nuggets gritty win on the road vs. the Suns as they make a playoff push.
NBA Showtime reviews the final play for the Phoenix Suns against the Denver Nuggets and how they can learn from clutch situations like this moving forward.
The Denver Nuggets held on for a clutch win on the road despite the Phoenix Suns rallying on Coast 2 Coast Tuesday.
Nikola Jokic unpacks the Nuggets finding the clutch factor in a close win over the Suns, acknowledging that he and the team are ‘always learning’ before treating his triple-double like just another day at the office.

Premier League

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, bringing an end to one of the greatest individual careers in Premier League history.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Americans in the Premier League, from total PL appearances to the five U.S. born players to play in the PL and not (yet) represent the full United States men’s national team.
The Generation xG crew examines how the Toffees “pounced” on Chelsea’s defensive vulnerabilities at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Leon Osman catches up with Everton manager David Moyes to take a trip down memory lane with his former gaffer.

March Madness 2026

Each team left has at least two games under their belt to show us how they perform on the NCAA Tournament stage.
Iowa head coach Ben McCollum chats with John Fanta about his team’s run in the NCAA Tournament, the next matchup against Nebraska and the music he listens to while breaking down film.
Just because there’s a No. 11 next to the Texas Longhorns does not mean we are talking about some plucky underdog making the Sweet 16.
The Sweet 16 will have a definite SEC feel with six teams advancing from that conference to the second weekend of March Madness.
The 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament tips off in all its glory on Wednesday, March 18.
March Madness 2026 is finally here! Find out how to watch every single game of the tournament and more.
Vaughn Dalzell and Trysta Krick discuss the likelihood of any team taking down UConn in the women’s NCAA Tournament.

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Motor Sports

Pierce Brown entered the Birmingham Supercross race two points out of the championship lead.
Dylan Ferrandis said on Race Day Live at Birmingham that he would test again this week, and he is ready to return to action.
Hunter Lawrence won three of the last four races and finished second in the other.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto debate whether the AMA has been consistent enough with enforcing rules, comparing Haiden Deegan being penalized at Birmingham with Jo Shimoda being let off the hook at Arlington.

Rotoworld

While the Bucks reportedly want to shut down their star forward, neither he nor the NBPA is on board with that idea.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter analyze the reports of Alabama’s Ty Simpson being evaluated as a first round pick ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, discussing if he has what it takes to be a starter in the pros.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter unpack Travis Kelce re-signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, detailing if the veteran can remain a top tight end option for fantasy football in 2026.
Eric Samulski discusses 29 players he loves drafting late in fantasy baseball drafts
Daniss Jenkins has stepped up in a big way with Cade Cunningham sidelined, and he can help fantasy managers win their semifinal matchups.

Betting

Golf

Tiger Woods returned to some form of competition in the TGL final. He couldn’t do anything about Los Angeles making three straight eagles to close out Match 2 and win the best-of-3 series to capture the SoFi Cup.
Scheffler will miss the one of the last tournaments before the Masters in April.
Tiger Woods will make his first TGL appearance in Jupiter Links’ final against Los Angeles.
Fitzpatrick managed to play bogey-free on a sunbaked Copperhead course at Innisbrook.
Watch highlights of the final round of the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Sungjae Im was in position for a wire-to-wire victory in the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook after a slow start in his return from a wrist injury.

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Tua Tagovailoa wouldn’t blame his departure from Miami on anyone but himself.
The Eagles are signing free agent wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is moving closer to taking the TV plunge.
Nacua’s lawyer dismisses incident as “horseplay,” calls lawsuit a shakedown.
The Eagles are re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media.