Ryne Nelson Cruises To Win Over Nationals

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson put together a very nice start on Thursday, earning his fifth win in a 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Nelson tossed seven strong innings, allowing just three hits with two strikeouts and zero walks. The swing-and-miss stuff wasn't there in this one, but it is his second consecutive […]

Freddy Fermin Nails Two Homers Thursday

Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin had a huge day on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a pair of solo homers in a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. Fermin had Mitch Spence's number in this one, tagging him for homers in the second and fourth innings. The 29-year-old is actually putting together a pretty solid […]

Brendan Donovan Collects Three Hits, Homers On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan had a big game on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a homer, a run, and three RBI in a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. Donovan smacked a two-run homer in the first inning to put the Cards in front early, then singled home the game-winning run in […]

Heliot Ramos Smashes Three-Run Homer On Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos went 1-for-5 with a homer, a run, and three RBI in a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Ramos has been electric since his call-up in early May, slashing .307/.382/.553 with 17 runs, 10 homers, and 35 RBI in just 150 at-bats. He has worked his […]

Ryan Helsley Locks Down 25th Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley tossed a clean ninth inning to secure a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. Helsley ran into a bit of trouble, allowing a walk and a single, but got out of it without damage. The 29-year-old now has a league-leading 25 saves and has blown only one, which […]

Greg Dortch Headed For Expanded Role

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch is expected to have an expanded role in 2024, according to Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic. Dortch has been a steady, reliable contributor to Arizona's wide receiver corps over his two seasons with the team. Now, even though Marvin Harrison Jr. will be the focal point of the […]

Darell Hernaiz Resumes Hitting This Week

Oakland Athletics rookie shortstop Darell Hernaiz (ankle) advanced in his rehab process from a strength and fitness program to a hitting progression in the week of June 17. However, there is no timetable for when he might be ready to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Hernaiz landed on the injured list with a left-ankle […]

Paul Blackburn Throws Bullpen Session Thursday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn (foot) was scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday, June 20, but there is still no timetable to return. This was the first time that Blackburn has thrown off a mound since being put on the injured list on May 13 with a right-foot stress reaction. The fact that […]

Alex Wood Remains Shut Down Without A Timetable

Oakland Athletics left-hander Alex Wood (shoulder) received a platelet-rich plasma injection during the week of June 10 and remains shut down from throwing without a timetable to resume. Wood was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 9 after originally landing on the 15-day IL on May 13 with left rotator-cuff tendonitis. The 33-year-old […]

Xavier Gipson Takes Leap Forward Ahead Of Year 2

New York Jets wide receiver Xavier Gipson "made plays throughout OTAs and minicamp and seems to have taken a leap forward after a year of NFL experience," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Rosenblatt even suggested that Gipson might have a leg up on the No. 3 receiver role over Malachi Corley, the fast-rising […]

Malachi Corley Still Adjusting To NFL Speed

New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley is still adjusting to NFL speed and the team's offense, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Specifically, Rosenblatt cautions against automatically viewing Corley as the Jets' No. 3 receiver over Xavier Gipson, who has made several players while taking a significant leap this offseason. As of now, […]

Esteury Ruiz Not Yet Ready For Baseball Activities

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said on Tuesday that outfielder Esteury Ruiz (wrist) is continuing to go through a strengthening program and is expected to begin baseball activities around 10 to 12 days after that. Ruiz sprained his wrist around a month ago and went on the injured list. He hasn't done much since then […]

Ross Stripling To Throw His First Bullpen Next Week

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow) will graduate from throwing on flat ground with his first bullpen session on Tuesday, June 25. Stripling will likely throw at least a few bullpen sessions before the team comes up with a plan for a minor-league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old veteran has built up his arm enough at […]

Kyle Muller To Throw Bullpen On Sunday

Oakland Athletics left-hander Kyle Muller (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, June 23. If all goes well during that 30-pitch session, Muller is expected to join Triple-A Las Vegas for the start of a minor-league rehab assignment the week of June 24. The 26-year-old southpaw began his throwing program all the […]

Euro 2024 DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Soccer Picks (6/21/2024) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Matchday 8, RotoBallers! There have been multiple upsets and clean sheets to start the tournament. Crucial matches are being played and clubs are facing the brink of elimination. If France or the Netherlands win their match, they will ultimately secure their position in the Euro Knockout Stage. If Slovakia wins against Ukraine, they will […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Has Been Early Standout

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has been impressive throughout OTAs and mandatory minicamp. As expected, Harrison has emerged as the top option in the wide receiver room. This comes as no shock given his talent and the fact the Cardinals selected him as the 4th overall pick in this year's draft. The rookie […]

Kodai Senga Throws Successful Bullpen Session

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga has been sidelined since spring training with shoulder and triceps injuries, but if all goes well, the 31-year-old Japanese hurler could move to facing live hitters sometime early next week. He was excellent in […]

Yu Darvish's Next Start Will Be With Padres

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said that right-hander Yu Darvish's (groin) next start will be with the Padres. Darvish came out of his minor-league rehab outing on Wednesday night feeling good after missing three weeks with a left-groin strain. There's no definitive date for his next start in the big leagues, but it will […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks For The Travelers Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Tre Tucker Could See Increased Role

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker put together a fairly quiet rookie campaign, but could see a bigger role next season. Tucker is a bit undersized but Raiders' head coach Antonio Pierce doesn't care about his size and says everyone should watch Tucker play. Tucker finished with 19 receptions for 331 receiving yards and […]

Landon Knack To Start On Friday Against Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-handed pitching prospect Landon Knack will be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make the start the first game of the Freeway Series at home against the Los Angeles Angels. Knack, who is the club's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making just his […]

Jack Neely Joins Triple-A

New York Yankees pitching prospect Jack Neely made his Triple-A debut with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 19. Neely tossed one shutout frame where he allowed one hit and struck out one batter. Neely spent most of the past two summers with Double-A Somerset and held a strong 2.59 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 15:77 BB:K ratio across […]

Adael Amador Dealing With Mild Oblique Strain

Colorado Rockies rookie infielder Adael Amador (oblique) is dealing with a mild oblique strain after being pulled early from Thursday's series finale against the visiting division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. According to manager Bud Black, Amador suffered a similar injury in May while playing for Double-A Hartford. Before leaving the eventual 5-3 loss in the eighth […]

Jalin Hyatt Adds Weight This Offseason

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has reportedly put on weight this offseason. The second-year wideout is listed as 185 pounds heading into camp. Hyatt didn't provide the exact number, but he has added some bulk this offseason. The young wideout mentioned that he needed to get bigger in order to play more on […]

Ian Bedell Making Triple-A Debut

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Ian Bedell is being promoted to Triple-A Memphis. Bedell opened the season by making his Double-A debut and is now just one stop away from the major leagues. Through 64 ⅔ innings at Double-A Springfield, the right-hander posted a 4.73 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a 19:79 BB:K ratio. Bedell made […]

Angels Place Jose Soriano On 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Jose Soriano (abdomen) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 17) on Thursday with an abdomen infection and also outrighted infielder Cole Tucker to Triple-A Salt Lake. The move comes after Soriano was scratched from his scheduled start to begin the week on Monday. The hard-throwing 25-year-old will […]

Gleyber Torres Leaves Early Thursday With Groin Tightness

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (groin) left Thursday's blowout loss to the visiting Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning with tightness in his right groin. However, manager Aaron Boone said he doesn't expect Torres' groin to be anything serious. It sounds like the Yankees pulled Torres as more of a precaution, and the […]

Roman Phansalkar Looking For Better Results In Next Opportunity At High-A

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Roman Phansalkar is being promoted to High-A Tri-City. Phansalkar will now get a third opportunity at this level after bouncing between Tri-City and Single-A Inland for the past two seasons. The Oklahoma State product opened the season with High-A but struggled with a 4.73 ERA and 1.65 WHIP across 13 […]

Robert Gasser To Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitching prospect Robert Gasser (elbow) has elected to have season-ending surgery on his left elbow. Gasser is looking at being out at least the next 12 months, although it's unclear at this time exactly what type of surgery he'll be having. Dr. Keith Meister will perform the procedure on Monday in Dallas, […]

Tyler Black Starting At First Base On Thursday

After being recalled by the Milwaukee Brewers from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, infield prospect Tyler Black will make the start at first base and will bat seventh in the series opener on Thursday night against the San Diego Padres and rookie right-hander Adam Mazur. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, made his major-league […]