Zach Penrod To Miss Significant Time

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Zach Penrod (elbow) experienced soreness after throwing a bullpen session earlier in the week. The southpaw underwent an MRI which didn't reveal any structural damage. Despite that, the Red Sox plan to shut down Penrod for now. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Penrod is going to be out […]

Ryan Blaney The Heavy Favorite To Win At Atlanta

Ryan Blaney is the odds-on favorite to win the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, with some sportsbooks posting Blaney as short as three-to-one to take the checkered flag in Hampton. And, honestly, that shouldn't be too surprising. Blaney has been elite here at Atlanta ever since the track was repaved and […]

Can Kyle Larson Finally Get A Good Finish At The New Atlanta?

When browsing the betting odds this weekend for the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, you may have noticed that Kyle Larson was much further down the list than usual. No, that's not a typo. Ever since this track was repaved and reconfigured prior to the 2022 season, it has been a dark hole […]

Chase Elliott Can Win This Weekend

Don't be surprised if Chase Elliott contends for the Ambetter Health 400 victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. The Hendrick Motorsports driver has been one of the best at this track since it was repaved and reconfigured prior to the 2022 season, as Chase has the third-best average finish (8.6) and driver rating (97.7) […]

Don’t Overlook William Byron At Atlanta This Weekend

Don't overlook William Byron in this weekend's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Fresh off of his Daytona 500 victory last weekend, Byron will look to grab a third win at the "new Atlanta" track on Sunday, as the Hendrick Motorsports driver has won two of the six races here since the venue was […]

Austin Cindric Looking To Contend Once Again At Atlanta

Don't be surprised if Austin Cindric is a contender once again at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. The Team Penske driver led a combined 124 laps in the two races here last season, grabbing two Stage victories along the way. He is also on a five-race streak of finishes of 12th or better at this […]

Ross Chastain Will Start Deep in the Field at Atlanta

Ross Chastain should have one of the strongest race cars in the Ambetter Health 400 this weekend while starting deep in the field, as hewill roll off the starting grid from 33rd place on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Pair that with his very manageable DraftKings salary of $7,600, and Chastain should be one of […]

Zac Veen Goes Deep On Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen launched a 433-foot home run during their spring training contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon. Veen is considered the No. 3 prospect in the system on MLB Pipeline. Injuries have limited Veen's playing time over the past two seasons. However, when on the field, the outfielder has […]

Breakout Outfielders for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: American League Edition (2025)

The term "breakout" could mean a number of things depending on the audience. For fantasy baseball purposes, this term means a player who has an outstanding season that exceeds expectations. Today, I'll be discussing five American League outfielders that I'm expecting to break out offensively this season and provide a nice return on investment at […]

Daniel Suarez Looking To Continue Magic At Atlanta

Some drivers simply have certain tracks figured out, and that seems to be the case with Daniel Suarez at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In the six races at this track since it was repaved and reconfigured prior to 2022, Suarez has one win, a pair of runner-up finishes, and just one result worse than sixth. Daniel […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Busts? Potential Landmines for Drafts (2025)

Every year, we see a slew of starting pitchers fail to come close to providing value on their ADP (average draft position). Being able to navigate the minefield that is starting pitching and coming out of the draft unscathed will go a long way to helping you achieve fantasy baseball success. To help you on […]

Bobby Miller Still Experiencing Headaches

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (concussion) is still dealing with headaches and drowsiness but could have been "a lot worse." Miller took a comebacker to the head during their first spring training contest on Thursday afternoon. After the contest, Miller entered concussion protocol. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the […]

Christopher Bell An Obvious DFS Pick At Atlanta

Christopher Bell is one of the most obvious DFS picks on Sunday's DraftKings slate for the Ambetter Health 400. The Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas had an abysmal qualifying day on Saturday, and Bell will now start Sunday's race from 32nd place. Pair that with his relatively low salary of $8,200, and you have a chalk […]

Denny Hamlin Is One of the Top DFS Options Of The Week For Atlanta Lineups

After qualifying for this week's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing will start 37th. This marks the second-lowest starting position of his Cup career at Atlanta and the second consecutive race where the No. 11 Toyota driver will start below 30th at the site. In six races at […]

Carmen Mlodzinski Building Up To Starter's Workload

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has been building up his workload to be a starter during spring training. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette noted that there were discussions at the end of last season about Mlodzinski building up to a starter's workload for the next season. Last season, Mlodzinski made four starts […]

Joey Logano Is One Of The Favorites To Win At Atlanta

Defending Cup Series champion Joey Logano will start Sunday's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Ambetter Health 400, from the fourth position. This will be the fifth top-10 starting spot in a row obtained by Logano at the Georgia track. In six races at Atlanta since the track was reconfigured in 2022, Logano has two […]

Prelander Berroa Exits Saturday's Contest With Elbow Discomfort

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Prelander Berroa (elbow) exited Saturday's spring training contest against the Chicago Cubs due to right elbow discomfort. The 24-year-old was only able to tally one out before being removed from the game. He allowed two runs, a free pass, and three hits before exiting as well. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Expect Kyle Busch To Compete For The Win At Atlanta

Kyle Busch of Richard Childress Racing will start sixth for this week's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch was the only Chevrolet driver to qualify inside the top 10 for this week's race at the site. In six races at AMS since 2022, Busch has four top-10 finishes with positive place differential, which […]

Shohei Ohtani Touches 95 MPH In Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) touched 95 mph during his recent bullpen session on Saturday. He also added his cutter, which was a "big step" for the 30-year-old. His cutter was his third-most used pitch during the 2023 season. Ohtani is slowly ramping up his pitching workload, as he was unable […]

Ty Gibbs Should Not Be Overlooked For Atlanta DFS Lineups

Ty Gibbs scored a starting position of 36th after qualifying for this week's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This is the lowest starting position yet of Gibbs' Cup career at AMS. In four starts at Atlanta in the Cup Series, Gibbs has three top-20 finishes, including two in the top 10. The No. […]

2025 Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR Starting Lineup - Qualifying Positions for Every Driver

J.J. Yeley will start from the 39th and final position for this week’s Ambetter Health 400. This will be the lowest starting position for the NY Racing driver since 2014, when the Cup Series...

Should Fantasy Players Roster Tyler Reddick At Atlanta This Week?

Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing will start 18th after qualifying for this week's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will be the fifth time that Reddick will start a race inside the top 20 at the Georgia track since it was reconfigured in 2022. In six races since 2022, Reddick has two top-10 […]

Brandon Woodruff Throws Live Batting Practice

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) threw his second live batting practice session on Saturday. The pitcher noted that it was a "home run." Adam McCalvy of MLB.com noted that if Woodruff's next few days go well, he could reach 30+ pitches sometime next week. This is a great sign for the 32-year-old as […]

Is Alex Bowman Worth Rostering For DFS Lineups At Atlanta?

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will start Sunday's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway from the 13th position. This will be the 11th time that Bowman will start inside the top 20 at the Georgia drafting track. In six races at Atlanta since 2022, Bowman's history has been mixed with three finishes of 14th […]

Shane Van Gisbergen May Be A Sneaky DFS Value Option For Atlanta

Cup Series rookie Shane Van Gisbergen will start 30th in Sunday's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This is the lowest start position for Van Gisbergen at the Georgia track in his Cup career to date. In his only previous race at the site in September 2024 while driving for Kaulig Racing, Van Gisbergen […]

Juuse Saros Stands Tall On Saturday

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday evening. The Predators were heavily outshot in this contest, but Saros was able to lead the way. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Sam Malinski found the back of the […]

Should John Hunter Nemechek Be Considered For Atlanta DFS Lineups?

John Hunter Nemechek will start 22nd for this week's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will be the highest starting position of Nemechek's Cup career at the site since the track's reconfiguration in 2022. In two races since 2022 at Atlanta, Nemechek has two finishes with position place differential and a best finish […]

Kirill Kaprizov Expected To Miss Longer Period Of Time

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) is "going to be out longer than expected," according to general manager Bill Guerin. Earlier in January, the star winger underwent surgery and was expected to miss at least four weeks of action. However, Kaprizov will now miss a longer period. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his […]

Carson Hocevar Is A Fantastic Value Option For Atlanta DFS Lineups

Spire Motorsports driver and 2024 rookie of the year Carson Hocevar will start this week's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway from the 26th position after qualifying. This marks the first top-30 start for Hocevar in the Cup Series at AMS and is the highest start position yet for the second-year driver. In two previous starts […]

Alex Tuch Sustains Undisclosed Injury

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch (undisclosed) sustained an injury during their 8-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday evening. Head coach Lindy Ruff noted after the game that he was "not too concerned" with his status. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his ability during the week leading up to their […]