The Playbook, Inning 9: Mastering the 2025 player pool

In Yahoo Sports' article, fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don identifies one sleeper pick from each of the 30 MLB teams for the 2025 fantasy baseball draft. Some notable sleepers include A.J. Puk of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Zack Gelof of the Oakland Athletics, Grant Holmes of the Atlanta Braves, and Trevor Story of the Boston Red Sox. These players offer potential value due to various factors such as performance, playing environment, and injury history, making them...

Creighton Bluejays suffered a heavy defeat against Xavier but aim to bounce back against Seton Hall. Led by Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton previously dominated Seton Hall with a 79-54 victory. Seton Hall struggles with injuries and inexperience, while Creighton looks to secure an NCAA Tournament bid despite recent losses. Full Article

Florida State and Clemson are set to vote on a settlement agreement with the ACC that would resolve ongoing lawsuits and introduce a new revenue-sharing model based on TV ratings, with top earners potentially receiving an additional $15 million annually. The brand initiative, funded by 60% of the league's TV revenue, aims to help close the revenue gap with other conferences and reward schools for postseason success. The settlement would also decrease financial penalties for...

Fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discusses key NFL combine prospects including Cam Ward, the top QB, Bhayshul Tuten, the standout RB with elite testing, Quinshon Judkins, another explosive RB option, Omarion Hampton, a rising RB with excellent speed, and Luther Burden, a WR with mixed opinions and solid combine performance. Full Article

Ben Baby, a reporter for ESPN covering the Cincinnati Bengals, recently announced the team's decision to release offensive guard Alex Cappa to create additional salary cap space for potential offseason signings. With key players like Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson seeking new deals, the Bengals aim to secure necessary funds for the upcoming league year. Cappa, who initially joined the team after their Super Bowl appearance, faced declining performance metrics, leading to his...

In Week 18 of fantasy basketball, Yahoo Sports' The Playlist offers advice on securing a playoff spot or improving seeding, highlighting key pickups and start/sit recommendations. Notable players mentioned include Quentin Grimes, Zach Collins, Bol Bol, Ty Jerome, Guerschon Yabusele, and Kyle Filipowski, with insights on their recent performances and fantasy value. The column also recaps Week 17's top players and noteworthy developments, such as Joel Embiid and Jalen Suggs being out for the season,...