With the NFL Draft over, more focus can return to the baseball field, though the NBA and NHL playoffs inevitably steal some of the attention. With close to a month of the regular season over, we only have…five months left. It’s a grueling season, but we'll keep pushing through as fantasy baseball owners.
I put together a list of winners and losers after both Day 1 and Day 2 of the draft, and while they hit real football themes, the feeling was more facetious at times. This is a more serious look at the teams who excelled during the draft and those who left their fan bases underwhelmed.
Let’s jump right into Saturday’s probable starters (according to MLB.com) who are widely available in fantasy leagues and have good matchups, creating streaming value. Most stats and rankings are from ESPN.
With two days down in the 2024 NFL Draft and just one more to go, most of the fireworks have already gone off. Unlike an actual fireworks show, the main event of the draft takes place in the first 10 picks or so rather than at the end. Good players are available through all seven rounds, but all the big “KA-BOOMS” have likely been shot.
The internet is the perfect place for TL;DR. We just want to know what happened, not read a full synopsis of everything. Well, this is Day 2 of the NFL Draft: The Short Version. Below you will find each team’s picks along with thoughts and analysis where applicable.
The NFL Draft and NBA playoffs will be distractions to fantasy baseball owners everywhere this weekend, so let the FantasySP team help you identify some potential waiver wire adds instead.
The 2024 NFL Draft has already brought us twists and turns and Rounds 2 and 3 during Day 2 should be no different. We watched in real-time as the Falcons pulled a fast one on everyone by taking Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8. The Broncos followed that up with their own shocker by nabbing Bo Nix at No. 12.
There were 10 MLB games played on Thursday, April 25 and now it’s time to discuss the top performers from the day, as we do every weekday.
What started as a ho-hum draft began picking up steam with the fifth pick and ended with major decisions being made by the time Denver made their selection at No. 12. With all the mock drafts now busted, let’s look at some of the likely outcomes on Day 2 of the draft.
Off a whirlwind first day of the NFL Draft, most analysis is likely to be focused that direction. Let’s take advantage of everyone’s carelessness to find some starting pitcher streamers!
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Gustav Nyquist Scores, Gives Predators 2-1 Lead Over Canucks
@ThomasDrance
Coach Michael Malone after Nuggets’ Game 4 loss to Lakers: “There is no panic”
Denver Post
Avalanche stars, led by Cale Makar’s incredible solo goal, stomp out the Jets again in Game 4
All Things Avs
Mekhi Becton to Join Philadelphia Eagles on a One-Year Deal Worth Up to $5.5 Million
@AdamSchefter
Mekhi Becton to Join Philadelphia Eagles on a One-Year Deal Pending Physical, Expected to Serve as Swing Tackle
@AdamSchefter
Former Jets LT Mekhi Becton Signs One-Year Deal with Eagles, Pending Physical
@MySportsUpdate
Mekhi Becton to Join Philadelphia Eagles on a One-Year Deal Worth Up to $5.5 Million
@AdamSchefter
Mekhi Becton to Join Philadelphia Eagles on a One-Year Deal Pending Physical, Expected to Serve as Swing Tackle
@AdamSchefter
Former Jets LT Mekhi Becton Signs One-Year Deal with Eagles, Pending Physical
@MySportsUpdate
Eagles Sign Left Tackle Mekhi Becton, Reports Adam Schefter
@NFL_DovKleiman
Eagles to Sign Former Jets LT Mekhi Becton, Not Affecting Compensatory Draft Picks
@MySportsUpdate
Tank Dell suffers minor wound in shooting incident
fftoday.com
Kimbrel blows second straight save as Athletics win rubber game 7-6 over Orioles
Star Tribune
Gausman pitches 7 innings for first win as Blue Jays cool off Dodgers with 3-1 win
Star Tribune
Rookie Langford's inside-the-park homer, Dunning's 10 Ks highlight Rangers' 4-3 win over Reds
Star Tribune
Rizzo hits 300th HR and Judge and Volpe also go deep in Yankees' 15-5 victory over Brewers
Star Tribune
Riley's RBI single in 10th lifts Braves to 4-3 win over Guardians and Atlanta takes 2 of 3 in series
Star Tribune
Vientos hits 2-run homer in 11th and Mets rally past Cardinals 4-2 to avoid sweep
Star Tribune
Coach Michael Malone after Nuggets’ Game 4 loss to Lakers: “There is no panic”
Denver Post
Kyrie Irving Scores Three-Pointer Against Clippers' Small Lineup Defense
@LawMurrayTheNU
Jalen Brunson Leads Knicks to Brink of Advancement with Historic Performance
@TimBontemps
OKC’s Mark Daigneault Wins NBA Coach of the Year in Landslide; Rockets' Ime Udoka Ties for Sixth Despite Missing Playoffs
@Jonathan_Feigen
Mark Daigneault Wins 2023-24 NBA Coach of the Year, Mosley and Finch Follow
@WolvesRadio
Mark Daigneault Wins 2023-24 NBA Coach of the Year, Jamahl Mosley Runner-Up
@Dan_Savage
Gustav Nyquist Scores, Gives Predators 2-1 Lead Over Canucks
@ThomasDrance
Avalanche stars, led by Cale Makar’s incredible solo goal, stomp out the Jets again in Game 4
All Things Avs
Cale Makar Attributes Highlight-Reel Goal to Luck in Recent NHL Game
@WPGMurat
Quinn Hughes Ranks Fifth in Ice Time Among Canucks Defensemen in Recent Game
@harmandayal2
Arturs Silovs Spotted Relaxing with Ice Bag on Head
@JesseGranger_
Jeremy Lauzon's Undisciplined Play Leads to Canucks Power Play Opportunity Amid Predators' Dominant Period
@ThomasDrance
| Week 22 |
|---|
| KC vs SF |
| SF vs KC |
| Matchup | Time | Pitchers |
|---|---|---|
| ARI @SEA | 04:10 EDT EST | |
| ATL vs CLE | 01:35 EDT EST | |
| BAL vs OAK | 01:35 EDT EST | |
| BOS vs CHC | 07:10 EDT EST | |
| CHW vs TB | 02:10 EDT EST | |
| CIN @TEX | 02:35 EDT EST | |
| COL vs HOU | 04:05 EDT EST | |
| DET vs KC | 01:40 EDT EST | |
| LAA vs MIN | 04:07 EDT EST | |
| LAD @TOR | 01:37 EDT EST | |
| MIA vs WAS | 01:40 EDT EST | |
| MIL vs NYY | 02:10 EDT EST | |
| NYM vs STL | 01:40 EDT EST | |
| PHI @SD | 04:10 EDT EST | |
| PIT @SF | 04:05 EDT EST |
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| DAL vs LAC | 3:30 PM EST |
| IND vs MIL | 7:00 PM EST |
| MIN @PHO | 9:30 PM EST |
| NY @PHI | 1:00 PM EST |
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| COL vs WPG | 2:30 PM EST |
| EDM @LA | 10:30 PM EST |
| NSH vs VAN | 5:00 PM EST |
| NYR @WAS | 8:00 PM EST |
