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Athlon Sports   Jan 17th, 9:19pm ET
Use these lineup recommendations to win cash during the Divisional Round's Sunday play.
Athlon Sports   Jan 16th, 11:38pm ET
We have crafted a winning lineup build for DraftKings and offer sleeper picks to help you stack cash during the Divisional Round.
Athlon Sports   Jan 16th, 6:51pm ET
J.T. Realmuto signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on January 16, 2026. This was probably best-case scenario for him as it keeps him in a familiar, hitter-friendly environment at Citizens Bank Park. He will turn 35 in March,...
Athlon Sports   Jan 16th, 3:44pm ET
With some of the bigger free agent pitchers off the market like Dylan Cease in Toronto and Ranger Suarez now calling Boston home, there are only a few high impact arms left looking for a contract. Perhaps the best one available is former Houston starter Framber...
Athlon Sports   Jan 16th, 12:03am ET
Use these lineup recommendations to win cash during the Divisional Round's Saturday play.
Athlon Sports   Jan 15th, 12:01pm ET
Jaylen Brown closed December on an unsustainable scoring surge that temporarily elevated him into elite fantasy territory. That spike has created a rare sell-high opportunity for fantasy managers looking to improve long-term roster stability. The smart move...
Athlon Sports   Jan 14th, 8:10pm ET
While "bust" is a loaded term in sports, these are the top flops the fantasy season.
Athlon Sports   Jan 14th, 8:09pm ET
While "bust" is a loaded term in sports, these are the top flops the fantasy season.
Athlon Sports   Jan 14th, 8:08pm ET
While "bust" is a loaded term in sports, these are the top flops the fantasy season.
Athlon Sports   Jan 14th, 8:01pm ET
While "bust" is a loaded term in sports, these are the top flops the fantasy season.
Athlon Sports   Jan 14th, 5:00pm ET
The Boston Red Sox finally spent some money on a free agent by signing left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez to a five-year deal. Suárez, a tough ground-ball pitcher who had a 3.20 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 157.1 innings with the Phillies in 2025, is...
Athlon Sports   Jan 14th, 3:22pm ET
This morning, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers is reporting that the Toronto Blue Jays are willing to make a long-term offer to Kyle Tucker.  Yesterday, it was reported that the New York Mets made a $50 million per season offer to Tucker for either three or...
Athlon Sports   Jan 14th, 8:26am ET
There is no way to sugarcoat it. LeBron James is 41 years old, in Year No. 23, and his numbers are down across the board. In fact, they are the lowest we have seen since his rookie season. That reality has fantasy managers uneasy. Some are frustrated. Some...
Athlon Sports   Jan 13th, 8:47pm ET
Ask your folks what a block party is, and there will probably be a story involving hot weather, bad traffic, and killer music from artists that hadn’t popped yet. Ask a fantasy manager what a block party is, and there will very likely be mention of Victor...
Athlon Sports   Jan 13th, 6:07pm ET
The Kansas City Royals have announced a significant change to Kauffman Stadium for the 2026 season. They will move in most outfield fences by 10 feet and lower fence heights to create a more neutral environment for home runs. This shift addresses years of...
Athlon Sports   Jan 13th, 5:06pm ET
Many in the business have been reporting this as coming together: FanSided’s Robert Murray, Will Sammon from the Athletic to name a couple.  The reports suggest that Kyle Tucker is seeking $50 million per season. Here in New York, we hear that the...
Athlon Sports   Jan 13th, 4:38pm ET
The Arizona Diamondbacks have just made a big move by acquiring eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove third basemanNolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Diamondbacks sent right-handed pitching prospect Jack Martinez to St. Louis. The Diamondbacks...
Athlon Sports   Jan 13th, 3:43pm ET
Which quarterback should you start in the Divisional Round? Set your fantasy football lineup with confidence with these QB rankings.
Athlon Sports   Jan 13th, 3:43pm ET
Which running backs should you start in the Divisional Round? Set your fantasy football lineup with confidence with these RB rankings.