Damon Jackson Looks To Extend Winning Streak

Damon Jackson (23-6-1 with one no-contest) is set to take on Chepe Mariscal in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Jackson is coming off an upset win over Alexander Hernandez back in April but enters this fight as the underdog, as DraftKings has him at a salary of $7,100. In the UFC, […]

Chepe Mariscal A Favorite At UFC Vegas 95

Chepe Mariscal (16-6) is set to take on Damon Jackson in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 95 on Saturday. Mariscal is a perfect 3-0 in the UFC and is coming off a controversial split decision win over Morgan Charriere back in April. Mariscal enters the fight as a sizeable favorite as DraftKings has him […]

Jerry Jeudy Misses Thursday's Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (leg) did not suit up for Thursday's practice session. Jeudy made a return on Sunday, but was downgraded to individual drills on Monday. Now, Jeudy is watching from the sidelines with a wrap around his leg. The fifth-year wideout is not expected to play in the preseason opener. The […]

Noah Brown Nearing Return

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (shoulder) is nearing a return to the practice field. Brown has been out of practice since suffering a shoulder strain last week. It's uncertain if it's related to the same shoulder he injured during the Wild Card game in January. Regardless, Brown shouldn't be sidelined for much longer. He'll […]

Justin Jefferson Unlikely To Play In Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's preseason opener, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. This doesn't appear to be health related as Jefferson seems to be fine heading into the preseason. The Vikings simply don't want to risk an injury in an exhibition game. Sam Darnold is slated […]

Manny Machado Homers Thursday In 7-6 Win Over Pittsburgh

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado homered on Thursday afternoon, helping the team win 7-6 over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Machado knocked his 18th home run off starter Luis L. Ortiz in the first inning. The veteran All-Star is hitting .270 with 18 homers, 64 RBI, six stolen bases, and 56 runs scored on the […]

Kyle Trask To Start In Preseason Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask has been named the starter for Saturday's preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Todd Bowles mentioned that a majority of the starters including Baker Mayfield will be resting in the opener. That being said, Trask will start the game and is expected to be followed by third-string […]

Pete Alonso Homers Twice In Victory Over Colorado Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso slugged two home runs on Thursday afternoon in a 9-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Both home runs came off starter Austin Gomber -- one in the first inning and one in the third inning. Alonso is now hitting .246 with 25 home runs, 63 RBI, three stolen […]

J.J. McCarthy To See Significant Snaps In Preseason Opener

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is going to get his first taste of professional football on Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Sam Darnold will draw the start under center before McCarthy takes over. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that the rookie signal-caller will get a significant amount of work during the preseason opener. Second-year […]

Jackson Chourio Homers Twice In Rout Of Atlanta Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio homered twice and knocked in four runs in a 16-7 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Thursday afternoon. Both were two-run shots, one coming in the second inning off veteran Charlie Morton, the second coming in the fifth off rookie Parker Dunshee, who was making his major league debut. […]

Justin Verlander To Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) will make a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday at Constellation Field. Verlander is set to start his rehab assignment after throwing a 37-pitch, two-inning simulated game on Sunday and a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Because he's been on the injured list since the middle […]

Vaughn Grissom Reinstated And Optioned To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and then optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. Grissom, who was an intriguing breakout player in fantasy in his first year in Boston in 2024, has been far from it this year due to various injuries that have limited him […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 21)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has been limited by injuries all summer but has recently returned to Triple-A action and could be on his way back to the Bronx. After starting his 2024 season late due to Tommy John surgery and then suffering an […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Being Skipped In The Rotation

The Atlanta Braves are saying that right-handed rookie Spencer Schwellenbach will have his next turn in the starting rotation skipped, but not because he's hurt. Schwellenbach's next turn through the rotation was scheduled to come up on Sunday at Coors Field against the hosting Rockies. The Braves are likely just managing the 24-year-old's workload in […]

Joe Musgrove Won't Make His Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow), who is getting close to a return from the injured list, will not make his return to the Padres' starting rotation this weekend on the road against the Miami Marlins, with left-hander Martin Perez and right-handers Matt Waldron and Dylan Cease scheduled to start in the three-game series. […]

Dylan Cease's Next Start To Come On Sunday

The San Diego Padres have announced their starting rotation for the three-game series that starts on Friday in Miami against the Marlins, and right-hander Dylan Cease will get the ball in the series finale on Sunday. Left-hander Martin Perez will go in the series opener on Friday, while right-hander Matt Waldron will start on Saturday. […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 21)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero has been enjoying a nice power surge at Triple-A since returning from the injured list and is on the verge of returning to the major leagues. Since returning from a quadriceps injury on July 19, the 21-year-old has […]

MarShawn Lloyd vs. Jaylen Wright – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The 2024 NFL Draft class didn’t have any superstar running back prospects. While the draft class lacked a Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs-like prospect, there were several talented mid-round running backs. MarShawn Lloyd and Jaylen Wright were two of those draft picks in 2024. Lloyd was a third-round pick by the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Dylan Crews, Connor Norby, Jordan Beck

It's Week 21 of the MLB season, and some teams are positioning themselves for a deep postseason run while some are already prepping for next season. How do you prep for next season, you ask? Teams bring up top prospects in order to give them a taste of big-league pitching before thrusting them into full-time […]

Rondale Moore Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore (knee), who was carted off from training camp practice on Wednesday, suffered a season-ending knee injury. Moore suffered a non-contact injury on Wednesday, and although the specifics of the injury haven't been revealed, it's likely to be an ACL tear. It's a brutal blow for Moore and the Falcons' […]

Malik Nabers vs. Cooper Kupp – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

Fantasy football players should use one of their first two draft picks on a wide receiver, as there are several elite options this year. However, the depth at the wide receiver position has never been deeper. While the mid-round wide receivers lack the upside to finish as a top-5 option, fantasy players can find several […]

Ladd McConkey vs. Keon Coleman – Who Should I Draft In 2024 Fantasy Football?

The 2024 NFL Draft had three elite wide receiver prospects drafted in the top 10 picks – Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers, and Rome Odunze. Furthermore, Brian Thomas Jr., Xavier Worthy, Ricky Pearsall, and Xavier Legette were also first-round selections. However, there were multiple talented wide receivers to come off the board early in the […]

How Many Players are on an NFL Roster? Full Roster Rules, Breakdown

August is the time NFL teams seriously consider finalizing their rosters. They will determine the athletes who will make the cut based on last year’s performance and their showcase during training camp. However, unlike in previous seasons, when training camp rosters were reduced weekly, teams have more freedom in discerning roster cuts this year. However, […]

German Marquez Shut Down For Rest Of The Season

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (elbow) has been shut down for the rest of the 2024 season after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right elbow. However, the good news is that there is no damage to the ligaments in his right arm. Marquez should be ready to throw in six to eight […]

Rockies Place Ryan Feltner On 15-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed right-hander Ryan Feltner (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right-shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Riley Pint from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Feltner was headed for the IL after leaving his start on Wednesday versus the visiting New York Mets after just one inning of work […]

Joe Ryan Undergoing MRI Exam

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (triceps) is undergoing an MRI exam on Thursday after being forced to leave his start early on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs with right-triceps tightness after two innings of work. We should have word on the results sooner than later and whether Ryan will be forced to the 15-day injured […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Be Throwing Off A Mound Next Month

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) had an intense game of catch on Monday at Dodger Stadium as he recovers from a second major elbow surgery. Ohtani began his throwing program with soft tosses from no more than 30 feet away in late March and has progressed to throwing from 150 feet at […]

Brandon Nimmo Sitting Against A Southpaw

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies with left-hander Austin Gomber on the mound. With Nimmo getting a breather, Tyrone Taylor will make the start in left field for the Mets and will bat ninth against Gomber. Taylor has […]

What Is The IR Spot In Fantasy Football? How Does it Work?

NFL players put their bodies on the line every week. Whether it's a quarterback leading his receiver into a nasty hit, an offensive lineman using all of his power to hold back a defender, or a linebacker laying out a running back at the line of scrimmage, every player in the league is going to […]

Greg Joseph Has Leg Up In Kicking Competition?

Green Bay Packers kickers Greg Joseph and Anders Carlson are in a competition for the starting job in 2024 after the team cut rookie James Turner last week. Carlson, a sixth-round pick last year, struggled at the end of his first year in the NFL, included a missed 41-yard field goal late in the Divisional […]