Brandon Pfaadt Expected To Make Next Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (ankle) is expected to make his next scheduled start in the rotation. The right-hander exited early during Saturday's outing after being hit in the left ankle by a comebacker. The D-Backs took the cautious approach and pulled Pfaadt from the contest. It doesn't sound like anything serious has happened, […]

Tristan Wirfs Looking To Become Highest-Paid Offensive Lineman

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is entering the option year of his rookie deal on an $18.2 million salary in 2024. Wirfs is undoubtedly looking for a contract that will make him one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in football with an average yearly salary of $25 million-plus after moving to left tackle […]

Blake Snell Expected To Return On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) is expected to make his return to the mound on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The southpaw has been sidelined for over a month due to a groin strain. Before that, Snell had an ugly 9.64 ERA through six starts with San Francisco. He looked fantastic […]

Julio Rodriguez Not Playing On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (quad) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The superstar slugger was removed from Saturday's game due to a right-quad injury. Unsurprisingly, Rodriguez will sit out on Sunday so he can rest and recover. The organization had Rodriguez undergo an MRI, so […]

Henry Davis Activated, Optioned To Minors

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (concussion) has been activated off the 7-day concussion injured list on Sunday. The Pirates have optioned him back to Triple-A Indianapolis where he will continue his rehab assignment. The assumption is that the former first-round pick will be back in Pittsburgh at some point this season. Davis was struggling before […]

Darrell Taylor Could Be An Extension Candidate

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor stands out as a player possibly in line for a contract extension soon because his $3.1 million salary for the 2024 season is not guaranteed, and it's unclear how much the new coaching staff will value him. Taylor has flashed his ability with 21.5 sacks in his three seasons in […]

Bailey Falter Placed On Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter (arm) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. This news comes after Falter left early during Saturday's outing against the New York Mets. The southpaw will be sidelined until after the All-Star break due to left arm discomfort. In a corresponding move, right-hander Brent Honeywell has […]

Cameron Heyward Not Optimistic About Getting A Deal Done

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is entering the final year of his current deal, and if he doesn't sign by the organization's self-imposed Sept. 8 deadline, the most-tenured player on the roster will hit free agency next year for the first time in his storied 14-year career. Pittsburgh wants to keep the 35-year-old, but […]

Bryan De La Cruz Absent On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old will get a day off after gong 1-for-8 over the first two games of the series. In his place, Nick Gordon will cover left field and bat seventh versus right-hander Jonathan […]

Josh Sweat Auditioning For Other Teams In 2024?

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman began the offseason by essentially placing edge rusher Josh Sweat on the trade block in an apparent effort to reset the position group in terms of age and salary cap. The Eagles traded Haason Reddick to the Jets and restructured Sweat's contract to spread out his cap hit with […]

Oneil Cruz Sitting Out On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Mets. This appears to be a routine rest day for Cruz against a left-handed starting pitcher. The Pirates are making sure to give Cruz plenty of rest in what is his first full big league season. […]

Alvin Kamara Could Be Heading Into Final Season With The Saints

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been one of the best at his position in team history, but he could be nearing the end of the line with his deal set up to make it easier to release him after the 2024 season. Kamara is looking for more long-term security, which is why […]

Top 15 Programs Without A College Football Playoff Appearance - NCAA Power Rankings

The College Football Playoff was created ahead of the 2014 season, and after a decade of the four-team format, it is set to expand to 12 teams in 2024. There were 30 playoff games during the four-team era, yet only 15 total programs appeared in the CFP. There will now be 11 playoff games per […]

Harrison Bader, Tyrone Taylor Sitting On Sunday

New York Mets outfielders Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor will both head to the bench for the start of Sunday's contest against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates. With both Bader and Taylor out, Jeff McNeil will start in left field and bat eighth, while DJ Stewart will draw the start in right field and hit sixth […]

Josh Smith Back In Action For Rangers

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith (glute) is back at third base and is hitting third for the Rangers in Sunday's series finale against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zack Littell. Smith missed the last two games with recurring glute tightness but will be back to close out the series against the Rays. The […]

Should I Stash Jackson Jobe In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)

Now that Paul Skenes has graduated, who is the next big arm in the MLB pipeline? Some might say the Cubs' Cade Horton, others maybe the Reds' Rhett Lowder, others maybe someone else, but most would probably say the Tigers' Jackson Jobe is the most promising young arm we have yet to see in the […]

Martin Truex Jr. Is A Top DFS Recommendation For Chicago

Martin Truex Jr. will start 24th in this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. This is the lowest start position of his Cup Series career at Chicago and the third-lowest of the year for Truex. In last year's Cup event at the site, Truex placed 32nd, one lap down after obtaining damage […]

Adolis Garcia Getting A Breather Against Rays

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is retreating to the bench on Sunday for a day off against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays for the series finale. Garcia's season-long struggles have continued into July so far, as he's gone 2-for-18 (.111) with two doubles, two walks, seven strikeouts and a stolen base in five games, including […]

Francisco Alvarez Back For The Mets

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (elbow) is back behind the plate and will hit fifth for the Mets on Sunday against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis L. Ortiz. Alvarez was hit by a pitch on his left elbow in Friday's blowout loss to the Pirates in the series opener and was held […]

Yordan Alvarez Held Out On Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Minnesota Twins. Alvarez was removed from Saturday's contest in Minnesota after being hit by a pitch in his right knee. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger didn't go for imaging, though, and was diagnosed with a […]

Should Fantasy Managers Roster Daniel Suarez At Chicago?

Trackhouse Racing driver Daniel Suarez will start ninth in this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. This is a lower starting position for Suarez at the site compared to last year's event, but it is the second time this season that Suarez will start in the Top 10. Last year at Chicago, […]

Jose Altuve Returns To Astros Lineup

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hand) is back at second base and in his customary leadoff spot on Sunday against the hosting Minnesota Twins and rookie right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. Altuve was forced from the series opener on Friday night in Minnesota after being hit by a pitch in his left hand. Thankfully, X-rays […]

Ramon Laureano Still Out Of The Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday as the team takes on the visiting division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. It's a bit surprising that the Braves haven't put Laureano on the 10-day injured list yet, as he hasn't played since June 26 due to a sore oblique. The Braves are […]

Keibert Ruiz Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz will take the day off on Sunday versus the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Riley Adams will do the catching instead for rookie left-hander DJ Herz while batting eighth against Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson. Ruiz will take a seat after getting hits in four of his nine at-bats with a home […]

Is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Worth Rostering At Chicago?

For the Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start from the 33rd position after qualifying. Despite being a starting position outside the Top 30, this is Stenhouse's highest starting position to date at Chicago. In his only race at the site last season in the Cup Series, the No. […]

Edward Cabrera Returns From Injured List And Starting On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (shoulder) was activated off the 60-day injured list and is set to start in the series finale on Sunday afternoon against the Chicago White Sox. This is going to be the 26-year-old's first start since May 7, which is when he moved to the injured list due to a […]

Chase Elliott Is A Solid DFS Recommendation For Chicago

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott will start 18th in this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. This is the highest start position for Elliott at the site, but the lowest at a road or street course this season. In his only start at Chicago last year in the Cup Series, Elliott started […]

Matt Wallner Rejoins Major-League Roster

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner was officially promoted to the major league roster, according to Aaron Gleeman of the Athletic. Austin Martin (oblique) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Wallner posted a strong .257/.339/.540 slash line across 67 games at Triple-A this season. Since the start of June, the young outfielder […]

Logan Allen Optioned To Triple-A, Spencer Howard Promoted

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Since May 24, Allen has struggled with a poor 6.75 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, and 19:33 BB:K ratio across his previous 36 frames. In a corresponding move, the Guardians promoted 27–27-year-old right-hander Spencer Howard to the major league […]

Could Ross Chastain Be A Sneaky Tournament Play At Chicago?

Ross Chastain will start 14th in this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. This is the highest start position of his Cup career at Chicago for Chastain and the first road/street course event he will start outside of the Top 10. In last year's race at the site, Chastain started 34th, nabbed […]