Find out what Jackson Holliday’s likely move to full-time starter means for his Fantasy value Find out what Jackson Holliday’s likely move to full-time starter means for his Fantasy value USATSI 37 days until Opening Day … Yesterday we kept it vague, looking at the kinds of storylines we’re going to be paying attention to during Spring Training. Today, with the first game of spring action kicking off in mere hours, it’s time to get specific. In today’s newsletter, I’ve got the biggest question for each MLB team at the start of spring. And with 30 teams to cover, there’s…
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Breaking down the teams poised to lose notable talent in the coming weeks Breaking down the teams poised to lose notable talent in the coming weeks Getty Images The NFL offseason moves fast and furious, and we are quickly closing in on the first major event centered around player movement: free agency. The legal tampering period begins Monday, March 10 at noon ET, and the free agency signing period officially begins two days later on March 12 at the start of the new league year (4 p.m. ET). There are plenty of storylines to get excited about. What will the…
The Americans and Canadians will meet in Boston tonight The Americans and Canadians will meet in Boston tonight Getty Images This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏒 Good morning to all, but especially to … USA, CANADA AND HOCKEY FANS Tighten up those chin straps — and then tighten them up some more — because USA vs. Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship tonight won’t be for the faint of heart.…
The NHL replaced its own All-Star break for the international tournament. Should baseball do the same? The NHL replaced its own All-Star break for the international tournament. Should baseball do the same? Getty Images Throughout the offseason, the CBS Sports MLB experts will bring you a weekly Batting Around roundtable breaking down pretty much anything. The latest news, a historical question, thoughts about the future of baseball, all sorts of stuff. Last week we discussed Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s future. This week we’re going to tackle an MLB version of the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off. Should MLB hold the World Baseball…
SportsLine’s model simulated Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday SportsLine’s model simulated Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Thursday USATSI An Eastern Conference rivalry starts the second half of the season as the Philadelphia 76ers (20-34) host the Boston Celtics (39-16) on Thursday evening. The 76ers went into the All-Star break on a five-game losing streak. In their last contest, the Brooklyn Nets beat Philadelphia, 100-96. Meanwhile, Boston is on a three-game win streak. On Feb. 12, the Celtics defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 116-103. …
The bargains are always clearer in retrospect The bargains are always clearer in retrospect If you’ve been following along with me over the past few weeks, you’ll know that two of my favorite players to draft this year are Bo Bichette and Ryan Mountcastle. The participants in our AL-only salary cap draft (otherwise known as an auction) apparently felt the same way. In fact, using ADP as our basis for comparison, this might be the one league where those two are properly valued — or overvalued, you might even argue, given that Bichette ($24) fetched a higher price than Luis…
SportsLine’s Matt Severance has locked in his Team Canada vs. Team USA picks for the 4 Nations Final game on Thursday SportsLine’s Matt Severance has locked in his Team Canada vs. Team USA picks for the 4 Nations Final game on Thursday Getty Images Team USA will try to top Canada once again when the familiar foes face off in the 2025 4 Nations Final on Thursday. The Americans topped Canada in an emotional and physical 3-1 victory earlier in the competition, ending the Canadians’ 17-game winning streak in best-on-best international play. Canada went on to defeat Finland 5-3 to…
Shortstop has a lot to offer both early and late, so be careful not to panic in the middle rounds Shortstop has a lot to offer both early and late, so be careful not to panic in the middle rounds The goal of tiering is to signal where the biggest drop-offs are within a position so that you can determine the most optimal time to draft said position. Players whose impact is essentially the same are bundled together, revealing at a glance how many alike choices remain. With every position’s tiers in hand, you can know during the heat of…
Diggs is looking for a new deal Diggs is looking for a new deal Getty Images One of the more intriguing free agents the Houston Texans will have to make a decision on is wide receiver Stefon Diggs. While he’s a four-time Pro Bowl pass catcher who has recorded 1,100 yards receiving in five out of the last six seasons, he tore his ACL in late October and turned 31 years old in November. Are the Texans interested in bringing Diggs back? General manager Nick Caserio said during a recent interview with SportsRadio 610 that he’s “absolutely open” to it. “We have…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Thursday’s Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks matchup SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Thursday’s Chicago Bulls vs. New York Knicks matchup USATSI The New York Knicks will look to stay hot as they open the second half of the season against the Chicago Bulls in a key Eastern Conference matchup. New York, which has won eight of 10, is coming off a 149-148 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 12, while Chicago, which has lost four in a row, was beaten 128-110 by…
Queen, a five-star recruit, is an irresistible watch for a Maryland team that will make noise in March Queen, a five-star recruit, is an irresistible watch for a Maryland team that will make noise in March Getty After a half-decade of college basketball featuring only a handful of game-changing freshmen, this season has been a lot different. From Duke’s loaded haul, led by Cooper Flagg, to Texas’ Tre Johnson, the Ace Bailey/Dylan Harper tandem at Rutgers, VJ Edgecombe at Baylor and many more, first-year players are making a widespread impact across the sport. One of the most productive among them…
Outfield is particularly stout early in the draft Outfield is particularly stout early in the draft The goal of tiering is to signal where the biggest drop-offs are within a position so that you can determine the most optimal time to draft said position. Players whose impact is essentially the same are bundled together, revealing at a glance how many alike choices remain. With every position’s tiers in hand, you can know during the heat of the draft which position to target next by observing which one’s active tier is closest to depletion. Position Strategies: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP Position Previews: C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP Position Tiers (v.…
Rick Pitino and St. John’s are quickly approaching the most conference wins in program history Rick Pitino and St. John’s are quickly approaching the most conference wins in program history CBS Sports Graphic We’ve reached the point in the season where just about every good thing that happens at St. John’s is something that hasn’t happened in a long time. Wednesday provided the latest example when the Red Storm won 82-58 at DePaul to secure a 14th victory in the Big East for the first time since 1999. If you’re curious, St. John’s hasn’t won 15 Big East games in…
An epic rivalry caps off the inaugural version of this well-received tournament An epic rivalry caps off the inaugural version of this well-received tournament Getty Images Just days after their chaotic matchup, Canada and the United States will be doing battle once again in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. The Canadians needed to secure their spot in the final game of pool play Monday against Finland. They jumped out to a 4-0 lead early and had to hold on late as the Fins rallied with three goals in the third period. The result rendered Team USA vs. Sweden meaningless,…
SportsLine’s model revealed its college basketball predictions for UMBC Retrievers vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks on Thursday SportsLine’s model revealed its college basketball predictions for UMBC Retrievers vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks on Thursday USATSI The UMass Lowell River Hawks (15-11) and the UMBC Retrievers (12-15) collide in an America East showdown on Thursday evening. The Retrievers have dropped five of their last six outings. On Saturday, Bryant narrowly escaped with an 81-79 victory over UMBC. On the other side, the River Hawks are on a three-game losing skid. New Hampshire defeated UMass Lowell, 80-79, on Feb. 15. Tipoff from…
ABS is getting a major-league test this spring ABS is getting a major-league test this spring USATSI Major League Baseball’s exhibition season gets underway Thursday afternoon, when the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers open up the Cactus League. (Grapefruit League action commences Friday.) This spring training will introduce a new element to the action: for the first time, MLB will employ the automated ball-strike system (ABS for short) during big-league contests. ABS is, for those unfamiliar with the concept, what people want when they call for “robo umps.” The system determines each pitch’s location (i.e. a ball or a…
Here are the top takeaways from Wednesday’s college basketball slate, which saw Auburn narrowly avoid a letdown loss Here are the top takeaways from Wednesday’s college basketball slate, which saw Auburn narrowly avoid a letdown loss USATSI When Nate Oats karate chopped his whiteboard in the first half of No. 4 Alabama’s 110-98 loss at No. 15 Missouri on Wednesday night and received a technical foul, it seemed like more than just a frustrated reaction to a single foul call on Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears. It looked like a release of mounting displeasure amid what is now Bama’s first…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night USATSI The San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns look to start their playoff pushes successfully as they match up on Thursday night. San Antonio (23-29) lost three of their last four games heading into the All-Star break. Phoenix (26-28) ended the first half on a 1-6 slide and looks to get off to a fast start to appease a disappointed fan base.…
With just 30 or so games left, these players can make a significant impact With just 30 or so games left, these players can make a significant impact Getty Images In less than two months, we’ll be watching NBA playoff basketball. That means we’ll see teams with a new sense of purpose out of the All-Star break, with most having around 30 games left in the regular season. While the top seeds in each conference seem fairly secure, there is plenty of shuffling still to be done at pretty much every other spot. So how does a team go on…
Portis joins Jackson as a first-year college coach Portis joins Jackson as a first-year college coach USATSI Former Miami and NFL running back Clinton Portis is joining DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State coaching staff as running backs coach and run game coordinator. Like Jackson, this will be Portis’ first foray into the collegiate coaching ranks. Portis starred with the Hurricanes from 1999-2001, rushing for 838 yards and eight touchdowns as a true freshman. In 2001 — his junior year — Portis led Miami in rushing with 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns as the Hurricanes captured their most recent national title. He…