Phil Kessel Traded To The Arizona Coyotes

The Arizona Coyotes acquired right wing Phil Kessel, defenseman Dane Birks and a fourth-round draft pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday in exchange for forward Alex Galchenyuk and defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph on Saturday. Kessel registered 27 goals and 82 points in 2018-19 with the Pens. Even if he […]

Alex Bowman Set To Start Eighth On Sunday

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman was impressive during qualifying and the practice sessions leading up to the Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. He posted a best speed of 175.942 mph to top the charts in the first practice session, and he registered a starting spot of eighth during qualifying. Bowman struggled in his first […]

Michael McDowell Starts Seventh At Chicagoland

Front Row Motorsports driver Michael McDowell will start from the seventh position for Sunday's Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. McDowell is starting from his most advantageous position of the season, as his previous best spot was 12th at both Atlanta and Talladega. McDowell hasn't had a lot of success in his previous eight Cup […]

Jimmie Johnson Starts Fourth At Camping World 400

Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson will start from the fourth spot in the grid for the Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. The seven-time series champion hasn't won since June 2017 at Dover International Speedway, as his career-long win drought is now longer than two full years. Chicagoland is one of just a few tracks […]

Daniel Hemric Set To Go Off Third On Sunday

Richard Childress Racing rookie driver Daniel Hemric is scheduled to start from the third position in Sunday's Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. He has yet to make a start in a Cup car at the Illinois tri-oval, but he has recorded finishes of fourth and fifth in his two career starts in the Xfinity […]

Kevin Harvick Starts On Outside Of Row 1

Stewart-Haas Racing driver Kevin Harvick posted a speed of 176.091 mph to qualify for the second spot in the grid for Sunday's Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. He has posted a pair of victories with 10 top-5 finishes and 471 laps led across 18 Cup starts at the track while posting an 11.2 Average-Finish […]

Austin Dillon On The Pole For Chicagoland

Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon secured the pole for Sunday's Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. He hasn't had a lot of success in his brief Cup history at the Illinois tri-oval, posting a 25.2 Average-Finish Position in five starts, posting three top-20 finishes with 13 laps led and one DNF. The last time […]

Camping World 400 NASCAR DFS: Practice and Qualifying Report

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The Monster Energy Cup Series heads to Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday for the Camping World 400. Joe Gibb Racing's Kyle Busch ($11,500 Draft Kings, $15,000 FanDuel) is the defending champion at Chicagoland Speedway, but he has plenty of work to do if he wants […]

Hayden Hurst Looking For Breakout Season

Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst (hamstring) was dealing with a hamstring injury during spring practices, but he believes he is over the foot injury which slowed him during his 2018 season. He added 15 pounds of muscle in an effort to prevent the defense from pushing him around, and he believes working against the […]

Preston Williams Shined During Offseason Work

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams made plenty of impressive plays during organized team activities (OTAs), and he even earned the praise of his quarterback. "Preston is going a nice job," QB Ryan Fitzpatrick said. "He'll make some wow plays and he'll make some plays that remind you that he's a young guy. Consistency is […]

DeVante Parker Looking To Bounce Back In 2019

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker heads into the 2019 season looking to stay healthy. He is confident in his abilities, but knows the biggest thing holding him back has been being able to stay on the field. "Staying healthy. That's it. I can play," Parker said. He had 24 receptions in 11 games in […]

Rashaan Gaulden In Mix For Starting Job

Carolina Panthers safety Rashaan Gaulden performed admirably during spring practices and he is in the mix for a starting job alongside Eric Reid heading into training camp and the preseason. "The one position obviously is the free safety spot," head coach Ron Rivera said, "and we've got to see who is going to step up […]

Christian McCaffrey Looking Stronger

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey enters his third NFL season, and beat writer Max Henson says CMC looks bigger, faster and stronger. That's a bad sign for the rest of the NFL, considering McCaffrey posted 1,965 yards from scrimmage in 2018. The 23-year-old rushed for 1,098 yards and seven scores while also adding 107 […]

Cam Newton Playing Pain-Free Right Now

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) advanced from throws to stationary targets to downfield throws to moving targets during minicamp and he appears to be in good shape heading into training camp and the preseason. Head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion explained to beat writer Max Henson that the joy in Newton's face during the practices […]

Christian Kirk Projected To Be Pro Bowler?

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk has the potential to be a Pro Bowl selection in 2019, at least according to NFL.com's Marc Sessler. He is expected to be the team's deep threat, and if he is able to jell with rookie QB Kyler Murray the sky could be the limit for the second-year receiver […]

KeeSean Johnson Trying To Make Waves At Camp

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Keesean Johnson has a lot of competition, as he is one of three wideout draft picks heading into training camp and the preseason behind veteran Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk. There is also Kevin White, Damiere Byrd, Chad Williams and Trent Sherfield fighting for a job, so the competition will […]

Robert Nkemdiche Arrested Twice In Offseason

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (knee) was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license on June 6, according to a police report, and again on June 12 for traffic-related offenses. The first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft has been a disappointment, and he is coming off a torn anterior cruciate ligament […]

Chad Williams, Trent Sherfield Have Uphill Climb

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Chad Williams and Trent Sherfield are hopeful that a season of learning in 2018 will help them as they look to impress head coach Kliff Kingsbury and the new coaching staff. The two receivers have an uphill climb just to win a roster spot, as the team has Larry Fitzgerald, Christian […]

Kevin White Looks To Revive Career In Desert

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kevin White is looking to resurrect his career, but he has many hurdles on a roster stacked with veterans and promising rookies. White was a top-10 pick in 2015 with the Chicago Bears, but he never realized his potential since his first few years were marred by injuries. Larry Fitzgerald and […]

Damiere Byrd Looking To Latch On In Arizona

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver/kick returner Damiere Byrd is looking to latch on with the team in his fourth NFL season. Byrd suffered a broken arm in Week 12 of the 2018 season with the Carolina Panthers, but is recovered and challenging for a roster spot. He is speedy, and could be valuable in head coach […]

Alex Young To Make MLB Debut On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed starting pitcher Alex Young will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to make his major league debut Thursday in San Francisco, manager Torey Lovullo said. Young has posted a 6.09 ERA across 54 2/3 innings, but he has managed 64 strikeouts. Don't put too much stock into his ERA in the PCL, as […]

Ketel Marte Not Yet Cleared For The Outfield

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte (groin) is being eased back into action and he has only been cleared to play in the infield so far. Manager Torey Lovullo is not yet positive when Marte will be able to play the more strenuous position of center field. However, with the return of first baseman/third baseman […]

Eduardo Escobar Could Shift To Second Base

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar might be shifted over to second base with first baseman/third baseman Jake Lamb (oblique) activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's game. Christian Walker has been playing well at first base, and Escobar has been solid at third, so manager Torey Lovullo will have to get creative […]

Jake Lamb Activated From 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated first baseman/third baseman Jake Lamb (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He managed to hit just .179 across 12 minor-league rehab games. "I feel good," Lamb said. "I was hitting some balls hard and didn't really have anything to show for it. […]

Kenley Jansen Nails Down His 23rd Save In Road Win

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen worked around a single while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday in Arizona as he secured his 23rd save of the season. He needed 27 pitches to get through the inning, throwing two first-pitch strikes to the four batters he faced. He has logged 56 […]

David Freese Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman David Freese (hamstring) has yet to resume baseball activities, and he is still receiving just treatment for his left hamstring strain. Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that he is hopeful Freese will be back after the All-Star break, perhaps sooner. Fantasy owners will want to keep him reserved in all […]

Kike Hernandez Cranks His Sixth Leadoff Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Kike Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 road win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. His blast was a leadoff homer, the sixth of his career, and it came off of LHP Robbie Ray. The homer was on an 0-2 pitch, and is his fourth homer in […]

Ross Stripling Doesn't Last Long In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling allowed two runs - one earned - and four hits with a walk and four strikeouts over three innings in a no-decision Tuesday in Arizona. He threw 38 of his 60 pitches for strikes, with nine first-pitch strikes to the 14 batters he faced. Manager Dave Roberts said […]

Chris Bassitt Shaky In Interleague Road Outing

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed three earned runs, four hits and four walks with just two strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. He threw just 62 of his 94 pitches for strikes. His ERA jumped from 3.64 to 3.86 as a result of the […]

Chris Herrmann Nearing Return From Injured List

Oakland Athletics catcher Chris Herrmann (knee) will need to catch consecutive games during his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas before he is activated from the 10-day injured list. He was 2-for-5 in a game Monday for Vegas, posting an RBI single while playing all nine innings behind the plate. He did not play […]