Justin Haley Unlikely to Gain Enough Positions for DFS Play

In Justin Haley's first Brickyard 400 last year, he drove from 35th to 20th much like his then-teammate Cody Ware mainly because a lot of other drivers crashed probably because none of the drivers had past experience with the Next Gen car at Indianapolis. Although Haley has moved to Spire Motorsports, which is traditionally faster […]

Likely Lack of Attrition Will Spoil Cody Ware's Chances at a Decent Finish

Cody Ware has only started one previous Brickyard 400 last year when he started 36th and finished 18th, but don't expect him to repeat the feat in today's race, even though his 34th place starting position is a little better this time. Not only did he receive two separate free passes, he significantly benefited from […]

Kyle Henley Sets Daytona Record With 40th Stolen Base

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Kyle Henley swiped three bags on Saturday, pushing his season total to 40 and setting a new single-season record for the Single-A Daytona Tortugas. Henley's blazing speed is undeniable, he's stolen 76 bases in just 125 games over the past two seasons, but he still flies under the radar in most […]

Kevin McGonigle Launches First Double-A Homer on Saturday

Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle hit his first Double-A home run on Saturday in a 9-6 loss to the Somerset Patriots. The 20-year-old shortstop's long ball was his first since June 27 and highlighted a strong start to his Double-A stint. Through 10 games at the level, McGonigle has shown mature plate discipline, walking […]

Trey Yesavage Perfect Through Four in Dominant Double-A Start

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Trey Yesavage was perfect through four innings on Saturday against the Hartford Yard Goats, striking out five in one of his best outings since arriving at Double-A. The 22-year-old right-hander entered the game with a 6.35 ERA at the level but showed improved command and confidence in just his sixth […]

Thomas White Strikes Out 14 in Dominant Double-A Outing

Miami Marlins top prospect Thomas White delivered a jaw-dropping performance on Saturday, striking out 14 batters over five innings in his Double-A start. The 19-year-old southpaw allowed just two doubles while continuing to showcase his electric fastball-slider combo. Across two levels this season, White has racked up 86 strikeouts in just 55 innings, cementing his […]

Robby Snelling Shines Again at Triple-A

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Robby Snelling continued his strong start at Triple-A on Saturday, striking out 11 and generating 24 whiffs over six innings in a 3-0 loss to Durham. The 21-year-old left-hander allowed just two runs, both solo homers, while flashing a fastball that sat comfortably between 95 and 97 mph. Since his promotion […]

Ryan Ward Extends Hit Streak to 15 Games at Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward extended his hit streak to 15 games with a 1-for-4 effort on Saturday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old has been red-hot during the stretch, slashing .397 with six home runs. On the season, Ward has tallied 24 doubles, 28 home runs, and 92 RBI across 95 games, […]

Adam Koffler's Fantasy Football League-Winners: 5 Must-Draft Players (2025)

With training camps ramping up, football is officially BACK. And that means it's time to prepare for our fantasy football drafts. What better way to start than by having a list of five breakout players with league-winning upside? That's exactly what we have in this article. Five players with Yahoo! average draft positions (ADP) between […]

Indianapolis DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

We have a Crown Jewel race this weekend, as the Brickyard 400 is set to take place from historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon. This will be the 22nd race of the Cup Series season. Indianapolis is a massive 2.5-mile flat oval with four separate turns/corners. The hugeness of this track means we kind […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 21 - July 27)

The All-Star break is in the rearview mirror as teams approach the 100-game mark, so let's hit the stretch run with good choices through our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 17 - Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 27. This column supplies readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based […]

NASCAR DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Lineups for the Brickyard 400 (2025)

One of NASCAR's four major crown jewel races is on this week, with the Brickyard 400 happening at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indianapolis is one of the largest tracks that the NASCAR Cup Series visits on the schedule, sitting at 2.5 miles with four turns banked at 9.2 degrees. There are not many tracks that can […]

Will Vest Takes Loss on Saturday

Detroit Tigers closer Will Vest (5-2) took his second loss of the season in a 6-1 game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Vest, who hadn't pitched since last Sunday, entered a scoreless game in the eighth inning and wound up delivering his worst performance in over a month. The 30-year-old right-hander yielded two […]

Carson Spiers to Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Carson Spiers (elbow, shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery on his UCL, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. It's not yet clear whether Spiers will have Tommy John surgery or an internal-brace procedure. Spiers logged three appearances (two starts) and pitched to a 6.08 ERA with 11:7 K:BB in 13 1/3 innings before landing […]

Grant Holmes Headed to 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Tightness

The Atlanta Braves will place right-hander Grant Holmes (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with elbow tightness, manager Brian Snitker announced. Holmes started the Braves' 6-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday and left after surrendering four earned runs on six hits with 2:2 K:BB in four innings. Despite a 4-9 record, the 29-year-old […]

David Bednar Notches 100th Career Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar recorded the 100th save of his career in a 2-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Bednar took down the Diamondbacks in order and picked up a pair of strikeouts, including one against All-Star slugger Eugenio Suarez, in a 13-pitch ninth inning. The 30-year-old right-hander has converted all 16 […]

Manuel Rodriguez to Undergo Elbow Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Manuel Rodriguez (forearm/elbow) will have season-ending elbow surgery to repair his flexor tendon on Aug. 8, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Dr. Keith Meister will evaluate Rodriguez's UCL during the procedure "to determine if any additional intervention is necessary," per Topkin. It's unclear whether Rodriguez will be […]

Amed Rosario Traded to Yankees

The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. The Nationals will receive right-hander Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martinez in return. Rosario will address the Yankees' need for a versatile infielder who hits from the right side. The well-traveled 29-year-old has typically provided credible […]

Alejandro Kirk Being Evaluated for Concussion

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is being evaluated for a concussion, manager John Schneider said after the team's 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Kirk took a foul ball off the mask in the second inning and stayed in until the Blue Jays replaced him with Tyler Heineman in the fourth. The […]

Arian Smith "Catching the Eye" of Teammates, Coaches

New York Jets wide receiver Arian Smith "is catching the eye of his teammates and coaches in training camp." The wideout, selected as the No. 110 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, finished his final collegiate season by amassing 817 yards and four touchdowns off 48 receptions. Since his arrival in New York, Smith […]

Byron Buxton Makes Early Exit on Saturday

According to Bobby Nightengale, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (side) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Buxton was reportedly removed from the contest due to left side soreness. Before exiting, Buxton went 0-for-3 at the plate, so it was a fairly unproductive night for him. The expectation […]

Joshua Palmer Standing Out at Training Camp

According to Nick Wojton of USA Today, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer is "working well" with quarterback Josh Allen. "Palmer was the standout on Friday," wrote Wojton. "WGRZ-TV noted a back-shoulder catch Palmer made on a pass from Allen." The 25-year-old signed a three-year deal with the Bills in March after spending his first […]

Jac Caglianone Placed on Injured List

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Ouch, this is tough news after Caglianone was removed from the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. He grounded into a double play in the second inning and was pulled out with a hamstring issue […]

Randal Grichuk Traded to Royals

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk was traded to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. In exchange, the D-Backs received right-handed pitcher Andrew Hoffmann. Grichuk actually played for the D-Backs on Saturday, but was pulled after two-bats because he was traded. This is a nice addition for the Royals offense that is currently struggling to bring […]

Jermaine Burton Continues to Impress at Training Camp

According to Chris Roling of Bengals Wire, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton has stood out during training camp. The 24-year-old, selected as the No. 80 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had an uneventful rookie season, amassing only four receptions for 107 yards in 14 games. There were also behavioral concerns. However, Burton […]

Phillies Linked to Luis Robert Jr.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the second straight game on Saturday. The 27-year-old is dealing with a groin issue that will force him to miss the second game of this Crosstown Classic. Honestly, it might be best for Robert to rest and avoid any more […]

Daniel Jones Gets Second-Team Work on Saturday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones worked with the second team on Saturday, with Anthony Richardson Sr. getting first-team reps. Both players have split time with the first and second teams so far, so it's unknown what sparked the change. While Richardson appears to have the early edge on winning the starting job, there is still […]

Jeremy Pena Faces Live Pitching

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (rib) was able to take part in a live batting session on Saturday. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Pena took seven at-bats and they all went well. Pena continues to work his way back from a ribs issue that has sidelined him since late June. The hope is that […]

Kenny McIntosh Believed to Have Suffered a Torn ACL

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (knee) is believed to have sustained a torn ACL. He suffered the injury during practice on Saturday, requiring assistance off the field. The 25-year-old finished the 2024 campaign with only 172 yards off 31 carries. He is competing for the No. 3 spot behind […]

Tetairoa McMillan "Going to Get Targeted a Lot"

According to Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan will have a pivotal role right away. "He's going to get targeted a lot," said Canales during a recent practice. "He's going to be a big part of what we do. We're going to challenge him." The 2025 No. 8 overall pick is […]