49ers Don't Want Brandon Aiyuk Back?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted a video on his TikTok account saying that the team "don't want me back." It's highly unlikely that is the 49ers' actual stance on the ascending wideout, but Aiyuk held out of mandatory minicamp this month as he seeks a long-term contract extension. If an extension isn't […]

2024 Travelers Championship Course Preview and Breakdown - TPC River Highlands

As golf fans around the world finally exhale from the electric finish at the United States Open, the private planes have already left North Carolina and have landed in Cromwell, Connecticut where we have yet another Signature Event on the PGA Tour, The Travelers Championship. It's a tournament that annually is one of the most […]

TeeOffSports' PGA DFS Rankings Wizard Model - The Travelers Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Make sure to follow me on X/Twitter @Teeoffsports to get my updated picks as the tournament progresses, and if you don't have that as one of your social media platforms, here is a link for my betting card weekly. Plays will always get updated as […]

Marcelo Mayer Playing Well In Double-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer has been hitting at an elite level with Double-A Portland. In 58 games, he's slashing .301/.368/.480 with 47 runs scored, 23 doubles, six home runs, 30 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and a 24:54 BB/SO ratio. He's played particularly well in 12 June games, showcasing his impressive bat-to-ball skills, […]

Tatsuro Taira Remains Undefeated

Tatsuro Taira scored a TKO victory over Alex Perez in the main event of UFC Vegas 93. The finish came in the second round after Taira took Perez's back, intertwining their legs, making both fighters fall. Immediately after that, Perez grimaced in pain as grabbed his injured knee, forcing Herb Dean to stop the fight. […]

Jayden Daniels vs. Justin Herbert - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

It’s fantasy draft day. You’ve waited on drafting a quarterback, but they are dropping like flies. Your heart pounds, fingers hover over the keyboard, and the clock ticks down.  Do you go with the established veteran—Justin Herbert—or take a chance on the rookie sensation Jayden Daniels, the mystery box overflowing with potential?  This quarterback conundrum […]

Ladd McConkey vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Ladd McConkey are young wide receivers with unlimited upside. With Smith-Njigba playing in his second season and McConkey about to get his first taste of NFL action, they should have a long way to go in building successful pro football careers. Luckily, some great offensive minds can help them succeed. Smith-Njigba will […]

Dallas Goedert vs. Dalton Schultz - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

One of the biggest questions heading into fantasy football drafts this season is when the right time is to grab a tight end. Some might say it's important to grab Sam LaPorta, who currently has an ADP of 21.4. Others might say it's best to wait on a tight end. If fantasy managers choose the latter […]

Alex Perez Unable To Continue After Suffering A Knee Injury

After suffering a knee injury, Alex Perez suffered a second-round TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in the main event of UFC Vegas 93 to drop to 25-9-1 as a professional. Perez entered the fight on the heels of a Performance of the Night upset stoppage over Matheus Nicolau in April. The finish in the main […]

Pat Freiermuth vs. Cole Kmet - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The tight-end position is among the hardest to navigate in fantasy football throughout the year. There are only a few elite options, and the rest are mostly the same. However, the 2024 season could be a different year for tight ends in fantasy. That's because the position is deeper than ever, thanks to young playmakers […]

Kyle Pitts vs. George Kittle - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Kyle Pitts has disappointed fantasy football managers in every subsequent season after his fantastic rookie season when he amassed over 1,000 receiving yards at just 21 years old. Meanwhile, George Kittle has been a fantasy football stalwart for over half a decade and is still running strong in a highly efficient San Francisco 49ers offense. […]

Garrett Armfield Submitted At UFC Vegas 93

Garrett Armfield suffered a third-round submission loss to Brady Hiestand at UFC Vegas 93 on Saturday. This was a back-and-forth battle, but unfortunately for Armfield, he got caught by a third-round rear-naked choke and was forced to tap. In 11:52 of action, Armfield landed 49 significant strikes. Armfield saw a two-fight winning streak snapped with […]

Brady Hiestand Gets Third-Round Submission Win

Brady Hiestand extended his win streak to three with a submission win over Garrett Armfield at UFC Vegas 93 on Saturday. This was Hiestand's first fight in 14 months as he was sidelined with medical issues. Hiestand survived a knockdown from Armfield in the second round and pulled off a third-round submission win in one […]

Giovanny Gallegos Could Return Monday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list at some point during this week's series in Miami against the Marlins, potentially as early as Monday. Gallegos has been sidelined since early May with a right-shoulder impingement and could be eased back into a high-leverage setup […]

Brock Wilken Slumping Since Return From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers third base prospect Brock WIlken (face) spent a month on the injured list after taking a fastball to the face in early April. Since his return to action on May 7, he's yet to hit his stride. In 34 games, he's 31-for-149 (.237 AVG) with five doubles, five home runs, 18 RBI, and […]

Willson Contreras Could Return Next Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (forearm) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Everything is tentative, but there is a scenario where he could return from the 10-day injured list as early as next Monday. Contreras has made great progress from a gruesome fractured forearm when he was hit by […]

Jose Johnson Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 93

Jose Johnson looked to begin his first win streak in the promotion, but it didn't go his way as he suffered a lopsided decision loss to Asu Almbayev at UFC Vegas 93. Johnson was moving down from bantamweight to flyweight, a division he had never fought in. In 15 minutes of action, Johnson landed a […]

Kyle Gibson Expected To Start Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson is expected to come off the bereavement list to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins on the road. Gibson went on the bereavement list on Sunday but won't actually miss a turn through the rotation and is set for a strong matchup against the […]

Asu Almbayev Extends Win Streak

Asu Almbayev picked up a decision win over Jose Johnson on the main card of UFC Vegas 93 on Saturday. This was Almbayev's 16th win in a row and third in the UFC. It was a dominant performance for Almbayev who easily won all three rounds on the scorecards. In 15 minutes of action, Almbayev […]

William Contreras Evaluated For Concussion

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (head) was being evaluated for a concussion after Sunday's 5-4 win over the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Contreras hit his head during a collision with Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild at home plate while applying the tag for the final out of the contest. The 26-year-old backstop remained down for a while […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Bullpen Over The Weekend

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Friday in Houston, working in fastballs, changeups, cutters and sinkers. McCullers is progressing on schedule after missing all of last year following surgery on June 13 to fix his flexor tendon and remove a bone spur. He had rehabbed to the point […]

When is Mookie Betts Coming Back - Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Mookie Betts was struck by a pitch from right-hander Dan Altavilla during the seventh inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Kansas City Royals. The Dodgers star has reportedly fractured his left hand and will miss significant time. This is a huge blow for the Dodgers, who also lost Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the […]

Kyle Tucker Could Need A Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that a minor-league rehab assignment could be in the mix if outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) "doesn't start running around here (in) the next day or two." Tucker was placed on the 10-day injured list on June 7 (retroactive to June 4) after fouling a ball off his right shin […]

Ricky Tiedemann Struggles In First Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) took the mound for a rehab start with the Rays' Florida Complex League team on Friday night. It was his first start since hitting the injured list with left ulnar-nerve inflammation on April 11. The 21-year-old lefty faced five hitters and only retired one of them. Overall, […]

Jordan Hicks Will Start On Monday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Jordan Hicks (illness) has been cleared to make his start on Monday against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. In his previous start last Tuesday against the Houston Astros, Hicks allowed three runs on five hits in just 4 2/3 innings of work, and manager Bob Melvin acknowledged afterward that Hicks […]

Braves Put Hurston Waldrep On 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed right-handed pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Daysbel Hernandez from the minors in a corresponding move. Outfielder J.P. Martinez was also optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett and outfielder Forrest Wall was recalled. Waldrep reported elbow soreness after his second major-league […]

Xavier Isaac Having Incredible June

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac has been raking lately with High-A Bowling Green. He had a rough start to the 2024 season, going just 15-for-68 (.221) with three doubles, three home runs, four stolen bases, and an 8:25 BB/SO ratio in April. He turned it around in May, however, finishing the month […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Umpire Pat Hoberg, Injured Dodgers, MLB At Rickwood Field

Hello again, RotoBallers. Another Monday brings another look at the biggest news in the baseball world. With waivers run and lineups locked, now is a great time to catch up on stories you may have missed from the last week. Hopefully, this weekly column helps steer you out of the tunnel vision that can come […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (6/18/24) - Showdown Slate: Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL postseason, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Yennier Cano Notches Third Save

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano was called upon to get out of a jam during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The O's were up 8-3 but a walk and two errors loaded up the bases for Philly in the ninth inning. After that, O's manager Brandon Hyde decided to go with Cano to […]