Ryan Blaney Will Be Strong at Martinsville This Weekend

This weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race is at Martinsville Speedway, which means you have to put Ryan Blaney on your radar. Blaney is the most recent race winner at "The Paperclip" and has finished seventh or better in each of the four races ran here in the NextGen era. On Saturday, Blaney ended up qualifying […]

Joey Logano Always Reliable at Martinsville

Joey Logano has been one of the most reliable finishers at Martinsville Speedway over the last ten years, and that shouldn't change in this weekend in the Cook Out 400. Looking at the last 20 Martinsville races, Logano has posted a top-10 result in 16 of those races along with an 11th-place finish in the […]

Martinsville Hasn't Been A Good Track for Tyler Reddick

At many race tracks on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, Tyler Reddick is often considered a driver that could be a sleeper to contend for the win. Not your outright favorite to win, but potential contender that could be surprising. That's not the case at Martinsville Speedway, though. Over eight career starts at "The Paperclip," […]

Martinsville DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're on to race number eight of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season, as the Cook Out 400 is set to take place on Sunday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway.  Martinsville is the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, measuring 0.526-miles in […]

Trevor Story Lands On The IL With A Left Shoulder Dislocation

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder dislocation. Story will be re-evaluated on Monday to determine if there's any labrum damage. The Red Sox called up infielder David Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Story exited Friday's game early with a shoulder […]

Luis Severino Whiffs Seven In No-Decision

New York Mets right-hander Luis Severino allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over five innings in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Severino did not factor into the decision. The 30-year-old had a bases-loaded walk in the second inning for his only earned run of […]

Jose Alvarado Records Second Save Of Season

Philadephia Phillies left-hander Jose Alvarado allowed one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Alvarado needed 28 pitches to get through Washington's order to collect his second save of the season. After surrendering five runs on Opening Day, Alvarado has not […]

Dolphins Still Looking To Sign Odell Beckham Jr.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, speaking on Friday's edition of NFL Live, the Dolphins are "trying pretty hard" to land free agent wideout Odell Beckham Jr. "They've made him at least one contract offer, possibly two," reported Fowler. "There has not been that financial gulf bridged." The 31-year-old sat out in 2022 after injuring his […]

Emmanuel Clase Collects Save No. 4 On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Emmanuel Clase allowed one hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Clase entered Saturday's game during the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. He got two quick outs before allowing a two-out single to Twins shortstop Carlos […]

Tyler Boyd To Pittsburgh Reportedly Unlikely

According to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic, free agent wide receiver Tyler Boyd doesn't appear to be heading to the Steelers. "From what I have been told, Boyd was extremely interested in Pittsburgh at the beginning of the free-agency process," wrote Kaboly. "But the offer wasn't something he was comfortable with." It's only April, so […]

Martinsville NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're on to race number eight of the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season as the Cook Out 400 is set to take place on Sunday afternoon from Martinsville Speedway! Martinsville is the shortest track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, coming in at […]

Brandon Barriera Leaves Minor League Start With Apparent Injury

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Barriera (arm) had to be removed from his start in Single-A Dunedin on Saturday after sustaining an apparent arm injury. The lefty threw a pitch in the second inning, then walked back over the back of the mound and threw the ball down at the ground in disgust before crouching […]

Erik Swanson Slated To Throw In Minor League Game

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson (forearm) is slated to throw one inning for Single-A Dunedin on Sunday. The Blue Jays will assess Swanson's next steps after his outing. The 30-year-old is eligible to come off the injured list on Tuesday, but he may need another outing before being activated. Swanson injured himself in spring training and […]

Martinsville NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway. This qualifying session consisted of two rounds. The first round was split into two groups, and the five fastest drivers from each group advanced to the second round. In the second round, the drivers that […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Lineup On Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) is out of the lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Rockies manager Bud Black stated he was keeping Bryant out of the lineup as he's dealing with a stiff lower back. This doesn't currently appear to be a severe injury, and Bryant should be considered day-to-day. The 32-year-old has […]

Luis Robert Jr. Diagnosed With Grade 2 Hip Flexor Strain

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hip flexor strain on Saturday. Robert sustained the injury in the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, Robert has no current timetable for return, and he expects his absence […]

Brandon Lowe Back In Rays Lineup On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (side) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. Lowe left Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers when he started feeling left-side tightness and came off the bench in Friday's game versus Colorado. The 28-year-old has gotten off to a slow start this season, hitting only […]

Justin Foscue- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues/ AL-only ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Texas Rangers called up infield prospect Justin Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock following the injury of third baseman Josh Jung. The former All-Star is slated to miss approximately 8-10 weeks of play, making Foscue an intriguing waiver wire target. The former […]

Martinsville NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Cook Out 400 on Sunday. The 37-car field was split into two groups for this practice session. Below you'll find the two practice groups, key notes from the practice session and the practice speeds for […]

Dinelson Lamet Designated For Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Dinelson Lamet was designated for assignment on Saturday as the Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Gus Varland. Varland struggled in the major leagues last season as he posted a 6.64 ERA and 2.11 WHIP across 20 ⅓ innings. Lamet pitched only 4 ⅓ innings for the Dodgers this season to the […]

Luis Robert Jr. Hits The 10-Day IL

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right hip flexor strain. The White Sox recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A as a result. Robert posted a .214/.241/.500 stat line with one stolen base over the opening week that was highlighted by a two-home […]

Spencer Strider's MRI Reveals UCL Damage

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) reported discomfort in his throwing elbow following his start on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Strider underwent an MRI on Saturday, and it revealed UCL damage in his right elbow. This is a crushing blow as Strider was often the first starting pitcher taken in fantasy drafts and […]

Brent Rooker Stays Hot At The Plate

Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker went 2-4 en route to a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Rooker launched his second home run in as many games in the top of the first to score Zack Gelof. The 29-year-old then knocked an RBI single in the eighth inning to bring in Gelof […]

Jonathan Loaisiga To Have Season Ending UCL Surgery

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga is set to have season-ending surgery on his UCL due to a forearm strain. The right-handed pitcher was placed on the 60-day injured list yesterday, and this recent news confirms that he will not pitch again this season. The 29-year-old was also battling shoulder injuries most of last […]

Orion Kerkering A Week Away From Rejoining Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering has had a couple of successful minor league outings, and if everything goes to plan, the 23-year-old will pitch Tuesday and Thursday next week before rejoining the Phillies over the weekend. Kerkering was generating some preseason buzz after his performance in the minors and at the big league level in […]

Patrick Wisdom Starting Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom will begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A on Saturday. There is no definitive date for when he will rejoin the Cubs, although a mid-April return is possible. Wisdom hit .375 this spring with two home runs before a back injury landed him on the IL. Christopher Morel and Nick […]

Ivan Herrera Batting Cleanup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera will hit in the fourth spot in the order in Saturday's game against the Marlins. The 23-year-old backstop will face off against LHP Trevor Rogers. Herrera collected his first MLB home run on Thursday and is 4-for-9 over his last two games. He could be a potential waiver wire […]

Willson Contreras Scratched On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Willson Contreras was scratched from the lineup on Saturday. Contreras was hit by a pitch in the left hand in Wednesday's game against the Padres and was not in the lineup Thursday. Alec Burleson will take his spot as DH on Saturday and 23-year-old Ivan Herrera will be behind the […]

CJ Abrams Scratched Saturday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was a pregame scratch on Saturday. Nasim Nunez will take his place. Nunez made his MLB debut earlier this season but has yet to register a plate appearance. He was a pinch-runner when he made his debut, successfully stealing a base and scoring a run. Last season, the switch hitter […]

Ketel Marte Homers For Second Straight Game

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continued his hot hitting with his second home run in as many games in a 6-5 loss to the Braves on Friday. It was the only hit in the game for the veteran, going 1-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, but he's still batting .353 to begin […]