Dominate Fantasy - Sync your team
NFL
CAR
ARI
o35.5
+1.5
8:00PM • PREVIEW NBC/P

Morgan Rode

@MRode23

About Morgan Rode

Morgan Rode is a long-time fantasy sports player and has several years of experience as a sports writer. He lives in Wisconsin and loves all things Brewers, Bucks and Packers.

Morgan worked for five years as a sports editor in northeast Wisconsin, covering everything from youth sports to the Green Bay Packers. He specialized in high school sports and was part of putting together sports sections for three newspapers.

Before that, Morgan was a sports assistant with USA-TODAY Network in central Wisconsin.

Expertise/Accomplishments

Morgan won multiple Wisconsin Newspaper Association awards while working with NEW Media Inc.

Education

Graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies in 2017. Minor was in English-Professional Writing.

Socials

Twitter | Instagram

MLB

Jun 24, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) hits a double against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Low Trade Targets: 5 Stars to Target Before They Heat Up

 Jul 3rd 11:16 AM EDT

trades

MLB

Jun 26, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) looks on as he hits a two run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

5 Fantasy Baseball Sell-High Trade Targets After Hot Stretches of Play

 Jul 3rd 10:44 AM EDT

trades

MLB

Jun 29, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Casey Schmitt (10) hits a RBI sacrifice fly out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Drop Candidates: 5 Players You Can Cut Before the Weekend

 Jul 3rd 10:14 AM EDT

drops injuries

NBA

May 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) reacts after a made basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of game six of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Fantasy Basketball Fallout: Eason, Simons and More Find New Deals in Free Agency

 Jul 3rd 9:13 AM EDT

MLB

Jul 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos (17) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Final Hitter Adds Before the Weekend

 Jul 3rd 8:36 AM EDT

waivers

MLB

Mar 6, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Athletics shortstop Leo de Vries (83) hits against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

2026 MLB Futures Game: American League Prospects to Monitor

 Jul 2nd 1:29 PM EDT

prospects dynasty

MLB

USA TODAY Sports

MLB Futures Game Spotlight: National League Players to Track Down the Line

 Jul 2nd 11:30 AM EDT

dynasty prospects

NBA

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) talks with Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7)after Philadephia’s win in game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

NBA Transaction Roundup: Jaylen Brown Traded, Spurs Add Tobias Harris, and More Deals

 Jul 2nd 9:19 AM EDT

trades

MLB

Jul 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak (22) hits a triple in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters: Top Adds for Thursday

 Jul 2nd 8:39 AM EDT

waivers

NBA

Apr 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) goes to pass the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Fantasy Basketball Fallout From the Lakers' Busy Day and Warriors' Latest Move

 Jul 1st 2:06 PM EDT

NBA

Oct 22, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

NBA Transaction Tracker: Kessler, Robinson, Vucevic the Latest Big Names On the Move

 Jul 1st 12:11 PM EDT

trades

NBA

Feb 14, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Heat guard Normal Powell (24) competes in the three point contest during the 2026 NBA All Star Saturday Night at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

NBA Free Agency Roundup: Early Signings and Fantasy Basketball Takeaways

 Jul 1st 9:51 AM EDT

Pages: PREV NEXT

Active Contributors

Latest from FSP

Waiver Trends

More Trends
No trends today.
No trends today.

Player News

  • Cameron Carr SG • LAL NBA

    Cameron Carr Shines in California Classic Debut with 19 Points and 5 Threes

    @NBA

  • Trevor Richards RP • CHW MLB

    Tristan Peters Delivers in Extras, Richards Tosses Two Scoreless Innings

    @scottmerkin

  • Shohei Ohtani DH • LAD MLB

    Shohei Ohtani Exits Early After Feeling Right Biceps Discomfort

    @billplunkettocr

  • Shohei Ohtani DH • LAD MLB

    Ohtani Exits Early After Feeling Right Biceps Issue, Expects to Play Tomorrow

    @billplunkettocr

  • Kyle Stowers LF • MIA MLB

    Kyle Stowers Powers Marlins to Win With Two Home Runs

    @MLB

  • Cameron Carr SG • LAL NBA

    California Classic Recap: Yaxel Lendeborg and Jahmir Young Lead Warriors and Heat to Wins

    @NBA

  • Tom Brady QB •

    Tom Brady Reportedly Leaves Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Reception Early

    @McClain_on_NFL

  • Travis Kelce TE • KC

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Wedding Details Teased by TMZ

    @McClain_on_NFL

  • A.J. Brown WR • NE

    Viral claim: NFL star A.J. Brown allegedly gifts young fan $500 for a PS5 after roadside encounter

    @McClain_on_NFL

  • Brock Bowers TE • LV

    Raiders’ Brock Bowers Reveals Fear of Flying and Spiders

    @McClain_on_NFL

  • Tom Brady QB •

    Tom Brady Narrates Top 10 Greatest American Sports Moments for America’s 250th Birthday

    @NFL_DovKleiman

  • Travis Kelce TE • KC

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Reportedly Marry in Dior Haute Couture Wedding Dress

    @McClain_on_NFL

  • Trevor Richards RP • CHW

    Tristan Peters Delivers in Extras, Richards Tosses Two Scoreless Innings

    @scottmerkin

  • Shohei Ohtani DH • LAD

    Shohei Ohtani Exits Early After Feeling Right Biceps Discomfort

    @billplunkettocr

  • Shohei Ohtani DH • LAD

    Ohtani Exits Early After Feeling Right Biceps Issue, Expects to Play Tomorrow

    @billplunkettocr

  • Kyle Stowers LF • MIA

    Kyle Stowers Powers Marlins to Win With Two Home Runs

    @MLB

  • Logan Gilbert SP • SEA

    Logan Gilbert Named Starter for Tomorrow’s 1:10 p.m. Game

    @Mariners

  • Won-Bin Cho LF • STL

    Won-Bin Cho Continues Power Surge with 6 Homers in 9 Games

    @dgoold

  • Cameron Carr SG • LAL

    Cameron Carr Shines in California Classic Debut with 19 Points and 5 Threes

    @NBA

  • Cameron Carr SG • LAL

    California Classic Recap: Yaxel Lendeborg and Jahmir Young Lead Warriors and Heat to Wins

    @NBA

  • Dillon Brooks SF • PHO

    Dillon Brooks scores 15 in Canada’s FIBA win

    @Suns

  • Cameron Carr SG • LAL

    Lakers Fall to Warriors 104-72 in California Classic Debut; Cameron Carr Scores 19

    @mcten

  • Jalen Brunson PG • NY

    Jalen Brunson opens up about Mavericks letting him and Luka Doncic go

    New York Post

  • Yaxel Lendeborg PF • GS

    Yaxel Lendeborg Impresses in Perfect Warriors Debut

    @warriors

  • Shea Weber D •

    Shea Weber’s Offer Sheet Contract Finally Expires After 14 Years

    @charlieo_conn

  • Leo Carlsson C • ANA

    Flyers sign Ducks center Carlsson to 5-year, $90 million offer sheet; Anaheim has 7 days to match

    prohockeytalk

  • Christian Humphreys C •

    Avs Prospect Christian Humphreys Leaves Michigan for Minnesota After Memorial Cup Run

    @cmasisak22

  • Raphael Lavoie C • VGK

    Golden Knights Sign Raphael Lavoie to One-Year, One-Way Deal

    @JonathanWillis

  • Leo Carlsson C • ANA

    Flyers Offer Leo Carlsson a 5-Year, $18M AAV Offer Sheet; NHL Historial Salary Offer Sparks Debate

    @JeffVeillette

  • Jakub Dobes G • MON

    Canadiens sign Jakub Dobes to 3-year, $5.38M extension

    @ArponBasu

Matchups

Week 1
ARI @LAC
ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
BUF @HOU
CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
Matchup Time Pitchers
ARI vs MIL 09:40 EDT EST
ATH vs MIA 09:40 EDT EST
ATL vs NYM 08:08 EDT EST
BAL @CIN 07:10 EDT EST
BOS @LAA 09:38 EDT EST
CHC vs STL 08:08 EDT EST
CHW @CLE 07:10 EDT EST
COL vs SF 08:10 EDT EST
DET @TEX 04:05 EDT EST
HOU vs TB 07:10 EDT EST
KC vs PHI 08:10 EDT EST
LAD vs SD 10:10 EDT EST
MIN @NYY 01:35 EDT EST
PIT @WAS 11:05 EDT EST
SEA vs TOR 04:10 EDT EST
Matchup Time
No games scheduled
Matchup Time
No games scheduled