Evan Phillips Strikes Out Three, Notches 14th Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips earned the save in Friday's 8-5 win over the Brewers. Phillips made quick work of the final three batters, needing just 12 pitches to strike out the side in the ninth. It was Phillips' 14th save of the season and a much-needed clean inning from the reliever after he […]

Will Smith Goes Deep Three Times Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith launched three home runs in Friday's 8-5 win over the Brewers, going 3-for-3 along with a pair of walks. While it was an impressive feat, unfortunately for fantasy, all three were the solo variety, with Smith collecting just three RBI. The backstop scored four times as well. The home […]

Alek Thomas Hits Grand Slam Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas hit a ninth-inning grand slam Friday, part of a six-run comeback for Arizona that gave them a brief 8-7 lead in the game, only to lose 10-8 after closer Paul Sewald gave up a pair of home runs in the bottom of the inning. The slam was Thomas' only hit […]

Ketel Marte Considered Day-To-Day After Leaving Game

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte left Friday's game with what manager Torey Lovullo described as back tightness and is considered day-to-day for now. Marte is having one of his best seasons thus far, posting a .284-17-51-59-4 line with a .363 wOBA and 136 wRC+. Veteran Kevin Newman could fill in for Marte if he's […]

Parker Meadows - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Formats CALL-UP ETA: Just Called Up This Week ANALYSIS: Desperate to improve their offense and dealing with an injury to Kerry Carpenter, the Tigers have activated rookie outfielder Parker Meadows. Meadows started the season with the Tigers but was demoted to Triple-A back in early May after only hitting .100 […]

Jackson Jobe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late August/September ANALYSIS: The next prospect to make a Paul Skenes-type impact upon his arrival in the major leagues is Detroit Tigers youngster Jackson Jobe. Jobe is just 21 but is already on the fast track to the major leagues as he's been dominant at each stop in […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 16)

With the weather heating up across MLB, so are the offenses. Just take Friday night, for example, when five grand slams were hit in one day and five teams scored more than eight runs. This is about the time of year we start to see pitchers get dead arms ahead of the All-Star break, and […]

2024 NFL RB Power Rankings: Top-15 Running Backs

Everyone loves a good NFL power rankings. They create a debate between fan bases and allow the public to see where their favorite team ranks compared to the other 31 in the league. However, this article isn’t about team power rankings. Instead, I’m doing a power ranking among the NFL’s top running backs. Let’s look […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have another full Saturday of baseball. It took a while, but both sites are finally synced as far as Saturday slates go. The main slate is once again in the middle of the afternoon with eight games on both sites. That seems to be about the sweet spot for a MLB slate. This article […]

Crowded Fantasy Football Backfields To Avoid In 2024

Most NFL teams are moving away from giving their RB1 a workhorse role. Only a few running backs will enter the 2024 campaign with that type of role. Running backs like Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley, and Breece Hall are the sole backs who should see the majority of their team's backfield touches. With […]

Willson Contreras Smacks Game-Tying Solo Home Run Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras finished 2-for-5 with a game-tying solo home run Friday night and picked up an RBI single in a 7-6 extra-inning victory over the Washington Nationals. Contreras had a rough first week coming off the injured list with a 4-for-24 stretch and a .174 batting average, with all four hits […]

Masataka Yoshida Smacks Ninth-Inning Game-Tying Home Run On Friday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida finished 1-for-4 on the evening, the one hit being a game-tying two-run home run in the ninth inning Friday in a 5-3 extra-inning victory over the New York Yankees in the Bronx. The Red Sox were down to their last strike when Yoshida silenced the New York crowd […]

Kevin Gausman Records 10 Strikeouts, Picks Up Loss Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (6-8) was outdueled Friday night by Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners in a 2-1 loss. Despite the quality start, Gausman picked up the loss allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts. Hopefully, this is a sign that as the temperature heats so […]

Luis Castillo Wins Duel Of Aces Friday Night

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (7-9) came out on top in the battle of the aces on Friday night versus Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays, picking up the quality start in 6 2/3 innings with one run allowed on two hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in a close 2-1 victory. […]

When Is Nacho Alvarez Jr. Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

A few seasons ago, the Braves seemed set at shortstop with one of the best at the position in Dansby Swanson, but then he left for the Windy City. In comes Orlando Arcia who became an All Star for the Braves in 2023, but has hit .211 so far this season. Suddenly it seems the […]

Drew Thorpe Throws Quality Start, Picks Up Win Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (3-1) picked up the win and recorded a quality start on Friday night, going 6 1/3 innings while allowing one run on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts in a 3-2 victory versus the Miami Marlins. The rookie didn't make it out of the fifth inning […]

Steven Stamkos Joins Predators With Four-Year Deal

Forward Steven Stamkos is leaving his longtime home in Tampa Bay to join the new-look Nashville Predators, who signed him to a four-year, $8 Million AAV contract on July 1. Stammer joins a suddenly dangerous-looking Predators team that also added Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. The Lightning legend wasn't offered what he was looking for […]

Lightning Make Huge Splash By Signing Jake Guentzel

The Tampa Bay Lightning made one of the biggest free agency acquisitions by signing winger Jake Guentzel to a seven-year, $9 Million AAV contract on July 1. The Lightning weren't playing around in their pursuit of Guentzel, as they traded stud defenseman Mikhail Sergachev and lowballed longtime captain Steven Stamkos in order to gain the […]

Kraken Grab Brandon Montour With Seven-Year Deal

The Seattle Kraken have made a big splash in NHL free agency, signing defenseman Brandon Montour to a seven-year, $7.14 Million AAV deal. The 30-year-old earned this contract a few years ago when he obliterated his career highs in points, goals, and assists, posting 73 points (16 goals, 57 assists) in 80 games with the […]

Tyler Toffoli Takes Talents To San Jose

Winger Tyler Toffoli has signed a four-year, $6 Million AAV deal with the San Jose Sharks. Toffoli cashed in after a solid few years where he put up 73 and 55 points in 82 and 79 games respectively. He scored over 30 goals in both seasons and the Sharks need scoring badly, so this signing […]

Jakob Chychrun Acquired By Capitals

The Washington Capitals made a big splash on the first day of free agency, trading for former Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The Caps sent over Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick in return. While Chychrun wasn't incredible for the Sens last season, this return feels awfully light for a player who managed to […]

Chandler Stephenson Heads To Seattle

The Seattle Kraken have signed center Chandler Stephenson to a seven-year deal worth $6.25 Million AAV. Stephenson will be signed through his age-37 season, giving him some long-term security. The silky centerman has put up some solid season in Vegas, collecting 215 points in 286 games in his last four seasons. He hasn't eclipsed the […]

Predators Ink Jonathan Marchessault To Five-Year Deal

The Nashville Predators have signed right winger Jonathan Marchessault to a five-year, $5.5 million AAV deal. In conjunction with their signing of Steven Stamkos and Brady Skjei, the Preds handed out over $100 million in contracts on July 1. They should immediately turn into contenders with their new additions. For his part, Marchessault brings the […]

Bucks Still Looking To Move Brook Lopez

According to NBA reporter Gery Woelfel, the Milwaukee Bucks are "still very receptive to trading" center Brook Lopez. Milwaukee hopes to receive a first-round draft pick in exchange for the veteran. However, most teams aren't looking to make a deal, considering his age and contract. Lopez is still a reliable big man. He's appeared in […]

"Mutual Interest" Between DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento

According to NBA reporter Sean Cunningham, there is "mutual interest" between free-agent forward DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings. It's unknown how a potential move would look, considering the Bulls have tried to orchestrate a sign-and-trade since the start of free agency. DeRozan finished last season by averaging 24.0 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds. […]

Jose Altuve Exits Friday After Hit-By-Pitch

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hand, wrist) left the game early on Friday against the hosting Minnesota Twins after being hit by a pitch on his left/hand wrist area. Altuve was removed from the contest in eighth inning after talking with a team trainer. The 34-year-old veteran helped his fantasy managers by going 2-for-4 […]

Tyreek Hill More Concerned About A Super Bowl

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is looking for a new deal in the wake of new contracts for players like Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, according to the wideout, he's more concerned about his team capturing a Super Bowl. "It's cool to get paid and all that, but you know, being able […]

Jordan Montgomery To Throw On Flat Ground On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery (knee) will throw on flat ground on Saturday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Montgomery still has some inflammation in his right knee, but Lovullo said the team is anticipating he'll be good enough to throw on Saturday. The 31-year-old southpaw could start throwing off a mound again soon if his […]

Dak Prescott No Longer In A Walking Boot

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (foot) recently suffered a right foot sprain, with a picture circulating showing the signal-caller wearing a walking boot on vacation. However, while speaking with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, he downplayed the significance of the photo while indicating the boot was worn during his vacation for precautionary reasons, something he's needed […]

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Formats ROSTERED IN: 67% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Washington Nationals officially called up their top prospect, James Wood, on July 1. After tearing it up at Triple-A this season -- batting an absurd .353 with 10 home runs, 16 doubles, 37 RBI, and 10 stolen bases -- Wood deserved his chance in […]