Denny Hamlin Recovers to Ninth After Sunday Spinout

Despite starting on the pole according to the scoring metric after qualifying was rained out, Kyle Larson made a three-wide pass on Hamlin, and eventual winner Tyler Reddick and Hamlin never led at the line. He certainly came close as he was running second directly behind Bubba Wallace late in Stage 1 when he spun […]

Ross Chastain Back Over Cut Line, but Michigan Still a Wasted Opportunity

Once again, Ross Chastain snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as his 25th-place finish marks yet another instance this year where he finished much worse than he ran, but in a race where all three of the principal bubble drivers spun out, he did overtake Bubba Wallace by a single point for the final […]

William Byron Comes up Short in Late-Race Duel at Michigan

William Byron finished second in yesterday's FireKeepers Casino 400. In a race where nobody dominated, Byron set the fastest average speed for the first time this season even though he failed to win. While Byron consistently ran in the top 10, he didn't seem to have potentially race-winning pace until the closing stint of the […]

Chris Buescher the Only Bubble Driver to Recover From His Spin at Michigan

Chris Buescher entered this weekend's Michigan race holding the tiebreaker over Ross Chastain for the last playoff spot, but in a race where all three bubble drivers spun out, Buescher managed to recover from his spin while Chastain and Bubba Wallace could not. Buescher drove from 18th to eighth and looked to have one of […]

David Montgomery vs. Aaron Jones - Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Two longtime NFC North running backs, on their second team in the division, are being selected next to each other in the fantasy football drafts. David Montgomery and Aaron Jones live in this year's "RB Dead Zone," a group of mid-round running backs that begin the season with red flags and bust potential. Both have […]

A's Believe Austin Adams' Injury Is A Short-Term One

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay expects right-hander Austin Adams' (forearm) injury to be a short-term issue. Adams will be shut down from throwing for a few days before the A's set a more clear timeline for his return from the 15-day injured list. His placement on the IL was backdated to Aug. 15. The A's […]

Matt Fitzpatrick Playing Steady Golf Heading To BMW Championship

Matt Fitzpatrick finished T18 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship and is now getting ready for this week's BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. This week, a lot of approach shots are expected to come from 150-200 yards. It's worth mentioning that over the past 12 months, Fitzpatrick has been in the 79th […]

Adam Scott Rounding Into Form For BMW Championship

Adam Scott finished the FedEx St. Jude Championship at T18 and has secured three consecutive top-20 finishes. He is now preparing for the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. There may be numerous approach shots from 150-200 yards, and over the past year, Scott has ranked in the 60th percentile for greens in regulation […]

Justin Thomas Returns To BMW Championship

In the previous week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, Justin Thomas secured a T30 position and has started to demonstrate some consistency, making the cut in five consecutive tournaments, one of which resulted in a top-five finish. It's worth noting that Thomas didn't qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs last year. Over the past year, Thomas […]

Billy Horschel Continues Playing Well Heading To BMW Championship

Billy Horschel finished T10 at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship. He will aim to maintain his impressive form at this week's BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. Horschel has secured top-10 finishes in three consecutive tournaments. His success is mainly attributed to his ability to avoid poor shots on approach shots from 150-200 […]

Ludvig Aberg Debuts At BMW Championship

Ludvig Aberg's performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship last week saw him secure a T40 finish and he is now gearing up for the upcoming BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. Aberg possesses the necessary skills to make a strong comeback this week. Notably, over the past 12 months, he has consistently ranked […]

Tyler Reddick Wins At Michigan And Now Leads In Regular-Season Points

Tyler Reddick had a big day in the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Monday afternoon, as the 23XI Racing driver collected his second win of the season and his first at Michigan International Speedway. Reddick led 15 of the 206 laps and was able to pass William Byron on the final restart of the day to […]

Xander Schauffele Has Strong Showing At TPC Southwind

Xander Schauffele, who shot a 63 on Sunday, tied for second place at last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship held at TPC Southwind. He will now focus on preparing for this week's BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. It's worth noting that over the past 12 months, Schauffele ranks in the 92nd percentile in […]

Red Sox Release Dominic Smith

The Boston Red Sox released first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith on Tuesday, and he's now free to sign with another club. Boston designated Smith for assignment last week and he's now on the open market after going unclaimed on waivers. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter saw action in 83 games for the Red Sox this year and […]

Ty Gibbs Solidifies Playoff Chances With Top-Five Finish At Michigan

Ty Gibbs isn't locked into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs yet, but he put himself in an even better position with a strong run at Michigan International Speedway this past weekend. Despite starting back in 19th-place, Gibbs was able to find his way to the front throughout the race and came home with a […]

Kyle Busch Nabs Top-Five Finish At Michigan, Still Needs A Win For Playoffs

Kyle Busch had one of his strongest races of the season at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday and Monday, as the Richard Childress Racing driver grabbed his third top-five finish of the season along with a Stage win along the way. Busch's only two other top-five results this season have came at Atlanta and Dover […]

Diamondbacks Sign Luis Guillorme

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent infielder Luis Guillorme on Tuesday, according to sources. Guillorme is active and with Arizona on Tuesday at loanDepot Park in Miami and will serve as extra infield depth for the Snakes with All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) currently on the 10-day injured list. The 29-year-old was recently released by […]

Robert Tonyan Back On The Field Tuesday

Minnesota Vikings tight end Robert Tonyan (back) returned to practice Tuesday. Tonyan had been out of training camp and the preseason since July 31. Tonyan was still a limited participant in practice. He only participated in positional drills and sat out of the team portion of practice. His return is a welcome one for the […]

Ha-Seong Kim Heads To Injured List

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 19. There is some good news, though, as Padres manager Mike Shildt said Kim isn't likely to require much longer than a minimum stay on the injured list. Kim injured his right shoulder while diving back to […]

Zach Charbonnet Returns To Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (back) returned to practice on Tuesday. Charbonnet sat through the Seahawks' second week of preseason with back tightness. Charbonnet finished his rookie season in 2023 with 462 rushing yards, 209 receiving yards, and one rushing touchdown. He still appears to be squarely behind Walker in the Seahawks' pecking order. […]

Ranger Suarez To Start On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) is scheduled to come off the injured list on Saturday. The left-hander will take the ball against the Kansas City Royals after missing a few weeks due to lower-back soreness. The 28-year-old is in the middle of a breakout campaign, so his return is a welcomed sight for […]

Kyle Shanahan Unconcerned With Christian McCaffrey Missing Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan suggested that running back Christian McCaffrey's (calf) obsession with practice reps has him unconcerned with the running back's calf strain. When speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Shanahan explained that McCaffrey is so deliberate with every rep he can take when healthy, that the missed time should not affect […]

Patrick Bailey Remains Out

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (side) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This news isn't shocking considering Bailey was scratched ahead of Monday's contest due to right side tightness. The organization is considering it a minor injury, so for now fantasy managers can list Bailey […]

Cowboys, CeeDee Lamb Having "Promising Talks"

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is reportedly having promising contract talks with the team, according to owner and general manager Jerry Jones. Lamb has been holding out during the preseason and training camp as he seeks a contract extension. Lamb finished 2023 with 1,749 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on a league-leading 135 receptions. […]

Jacob Wilson Remains Without Timetable

Oakland Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is still working his way back from an injury he suffered during his MLB debut. The good news is that Wilson has started playing rehab games at Triple-A Las Vegas. The team's top prospect is expected to alternate between shortstop and designated hitter during his rehab assignment. A's […]

Clay Holmes Likely To Remain Closer

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes is expected to remain the team's primary closer going forward. This comes after Holmes blew his 10th save of the season during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Aaron Boone sounds committed to Holmes as a high-leverage option. However, Boone did mention that he'd be open to […]

Matthew Stafford Back In Team Drills

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hamstring) was back in team drills on Tuesday. Stafford left a joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys with hamstring tightness last week. The Rams have remained cautious with the injury. All reports have suggested that the coaching staff was unconcerned about the injury. Stafford returned to individual drills on […]

Ha-Seong Kim To Miss Another Game

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) remains absent from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This is a bit concerning after Kim was removed from Sunday's game after suffering a right shoulder injury while diving back into first base. The organization said on Monday that they're still evaluating Kim's […]

Isaac Paredes Returns To The Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This is good news for both fantasy managers and the Cubbies after Paredes missed Sunday's game due to right shoulder discomfort. He was able to pinch-hit during that contest, so it appears to be […]

Saquon Barkley Exits Team Drills, Doesn't Return

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (undisclosed) exited team drills at Tuesday's practice and did not return. Little information is available on Barkley's status. Given Barkley's relatively extensive injury history, any potential injury news is concerning. Barkley ran for 962 yards and six touchdowns and added 41 receptions for 280 yards and four touchdowns in […]