Tag Archives: Pittsburgh

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Brice Turang leads the first wave of early season pickups

Brice Turang was into fantasy early in the season. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) One thing we be able to what we neglected to mention in our preseason fantasy baseball content is that the team you drafted in march is basically just the First version of your roster for 2024. If you… Read More »

NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones and Derrick Henry among the biggest deals of 2024

Kansas City has made three-time Super Bowl winner Chris Jones the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history by average annual value The NFL was back with a bang this week as the 32 teams began shaping their rosters for the 2024 season. Just over four weeks after the Kansas City Chiefs won their third Super… Read More »

The Rangers trade deadline isn’t star-studded this time around — and that’s okay

If you’re a Rangers fan looking for a glitzy trade season, full of stars headed to Broadway, this wasn’t exactly the NHL Trade Deadline for you. The Blueshirts addressed several needs by adding two forwards and a defenseman, but the big names switching teams around the league went elsewhere. Is that bad? Some Ranger fans… Read More »

After years of playing in a smaller market, Tyler Glasnow is a great fit for the Dodgers

A lot has changed since the first time Tyler Glasnow was traded. He revamped his arsenal, cleaned up his mechanics and reined in what seemed completely untenable control issues. He defied the skeptics who labeled him a reliever and established himself as a viable starting pitcher in the big leagues. He hurt his elbow and… Read More »

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Falcons could go all-in with trade to No. 3

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye will pitch against Virginia in October. Maye is one of the players expected to be selected in the top 10 of the 2024 NFL draft. (Chris Seward/Associated Press) Many NFL teams are looking for quarterbacks, and there are plenty of attractive candidates this season. This inaugural mock draft considers quarterbacks… Read More »

Rangers 2024 trade deadline preview: 4 storylines to watch

Thirty years ago, Neil Smith had a killer trade deadline move, bolstering the Rangers with now-hallowed Blueshirt names like Stéphane Matteau, Glenn Anderson, Brian NoonanAnd Craig MacTavish. The GM’s actions helped prepare the Rangers for a playoff run that ultimately ended a 54-year Cup drought and snuffed out that painful chant. Do you remember. Now,… Read More »

Why MLB spring training is more important for catchers and pitchers: ‘It’s the most important thing [relationship] on the field’

It is a familiar sight this time of year. A pitcher and catcher meet halfway between the mound and home plate to discuss an inaugural bullpen session. Feedback is exchanged. Sometimes there is a fist bump of confirmation or perhaps a firm handshake that signals satisfaction with the day’s work – or in some cases… Read More »

2024 NFL offseason primers: All 32 teams’ needs, free agents, draft picks, cap space and more

The 2023 NFL season is over. Now 2024 can begin. What are your team’s most important needs? Which free agents could they lose? How much cap space do they have? Who in the design can help? What could move the fantasy needle? We answer all these questions for you in our team-by-team primers. 32 franchises,… Read More »

Best free agent quarterbacks in 2024: Ranking the top 10, expected value, team fits

Best free agent quarterbacks in 2024: Ranking the top 10, projected value, team fits originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s time to dive into free agency. Every offseason, teams compete to fill the most important position in football, whether that means adding a veteran starter, a rookie project or a career backup. Quarterback is… Read More »

2024 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Preview: The Best Way to Evaluate SPs and Set Goals

Gerrit Cole had a 2.63 ERA and 222 strikeouts, winning the AL Cy Young Award. He remains one of the true workhorse pitchers in baseball and one of the best SPs in fantasy. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images) When evaluating pitchers, ERA can be largely ignored because factors beyond their control greatly influence that noisy… Read More »