Zach Reese Gets 20-Second KO Win At UFC Louisville

Zach Reese scored a 20-second knockout win over Julian Marquez on the main card of UFC Louisville. Reese was coming off a KO loss to Cody Brundage in his UFC debut back in December. Reese landed a big body kick which did appear to hurt Marquez and followed it up with an uppercut that knocked […]

Ricky Turcios Gets Submitted At UFC Louisville

Ricky Turcios suffered a second-round submission loss to Raul Rosas Jr. on Saturday on the main card of UFC Louisville. Turcios entered the fight as the underdog, and he struggled to defend the takedowns of Rosas Jr. as he was controlled for over three minutes in the first round. In the second round, Turcios was […]

Raul Rosas Jr. Picks Up Submission Win

Raul Rosas Jr. scored a second-round submission win over Ricky Turcios on the main card of UFC Louisville on Saturday. Rosas Jr. entered the fight as the favorite and in the first round, he got Turcios down and had 3:40 of control time. After dominating the first round on the mat, Rosas Jr. got Turcios […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Receives Second Opinion, Set To Swing A Bat In The Coming Weeks

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) visited a specialist for a second opinion on June 8 and was advised to rest for an additional five days. The 24-year-old was originally scheduled to begin the next step in his rehab progression on June 5 but opted to go for a second opinion. In addition, Encarnacion-Strand […]

Dustin Jacoby Gets Upset At UFC Louisville

Dustin Jacoby suffered a first-round knockout loss to Dominick Reyes at UFC Louisville on Saturday. Jacoby entered the fight as the favorite, and from the get-go, he was active on the feet landing some heavy shots. But, Jacoby got caught by a hook that sent him stumbling backwards and Reyes then landed a knee that […]

Dominick Reyes Gets KO Win At UFC Louisville

Dominick Reyes returned to the win column in a big way as he scored a first-round knockout win over Dustin Jacoby in the co-main event of UFC Louisville. Reyes last fought in November of 2022 when he was knocked out by Ryan Spann which was his fourth straight loss, and third in a row by […]

Jon Gray Scheduled To Start On Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray is scheduled to make his first start since May 21 on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gray was activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday, June 8, after recovering from a groin injury. The right-hander tossed two ⅓ innings of relief in that game and allowed just […]

Tyler Locklear Starting Sunday, Set For Everyday Role

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear was promoted to the majors on Saturday evening and is already starting in his first major league game on Sunday. Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reported that Locklear is expected to play daily and will not be in a platoon role with Luke Raley. Locklear was promoted […]

Tyler O'Neill Remains Out On Sunday, Could Return On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) will remain out of the lineup on Sunday and could return on Tuesday. O'Neill was removed early from Friday's game with a knee injury and has remained sidelined throughout the entire weekend. The Red Sox are off on Monday and will open a three-game set on Tuesday against […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Catchers in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

For years, the catcher position has been one of the least productive offensive positions in baseball. But in 2024, we have five catchers who are currently ranked inside the top 100 fantasy rankings, making them very valuable commodities in fantasy baseball. Let's take a look at the top ten rated catchers so far this season […]

Luis Perales Diagnosed With Elbow Inflammation

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Luis Perales (elbow) left Saturday's start with Double-A Portland in the third inning and has been diagnosed with elbow inflammation. He was shaking his throwing arm and looked to be in discomfort while exiting the field. The 21-year-old had been enjoying a fantastic year and is arguably the best pitching […]

Nico Collins Compared To Andre Johnson

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud gave wide receiver Nico Collins some high praise at this week's mandatory minicamp, comparing him to Hall of Famer and former Texan Andre Johnson. "[Collins is] a generational talent. He's like our age's Andre Johnson, in my opinion," Stroud said. "Just how fast he is, how he gets in and […]

Colt Keith Avoids Structural Damage, Not Playing Sunday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith (knee) reportedly has no structural damage in his knee and is hoping to avoid a trip to the injured list. He is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, but there is a chance he returns in the coming days. Keith hurt himself on […]

Manny Machado Remains Out On Sunday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hip) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Machado has not started for the Padres since injuring himself while trying to beat out a double-play on Wednesday, but he did make a pinch-hit appearance on Thursday. It seems like it is […]

Jack Flaherty's Next Start Being Pushed Back

Detroit Tigers starter Jack Flaherty (back) will have his next start pushed back to Friday or Saturday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Flaherty was pulled from his most recent outing after 60 pitches due to back stiffness and the team wants to give him more time to recover. The Tigers are being as careful as […]

Ketel Marte Back In Lineup On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Marte was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a stiff lower back, but he seems to be feeling better. The 30-year-old is enjoying another fine season in Arizona as he is slashing .282/.340/.508 with […]

David Njoku Excited About Offense In 2024

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku said that he's looking to "just be better than last year" as an encore to his Pro Bowl season in 2023, and he's also excited about new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey's scheme. "It is juicy," Njoku said of Cleveland's offense. "I am not going to say anything else. Leave […]

Adael Amador Batting Eighth In Debut

Colorado Rockies prospect Adael Amador is starting at second base and batting eighth in his major-league debut on Sunday. The 21-year-old is the team's top prospect and was recalled from Double-A last night to take the roster spot of Brendan Rodgers (lower body). Amador has had a streaky season in the minors as evidenced by […]

Cam Waters Will Start 31st In His Cup Series Debut

Cam Waters will start from the 31st position for this week's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This week is Waters' Cup Series debut after competing in two Truck Series races at Martinsville and Kansas earlier in 2024. Waters is an Australian Supercars Series driver from a road-racing background similar to Will Brown and Shane […]

William Contreras Not In Sunday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. It will be the first rest day of the season for the 26-year-old. Gary Sanchez will get the start behind the plate and bat fifth against Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Sanchez is slashing .213/.287/.426 with seven […]

Rashee Rice Plans To "Mature And Continue To Grow"

Speaking to reporters on Saturday for the first time since his tumultuous offseason, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said his focus is to "mature and continue to grow." The 24-year-old second-year wideout was arrested in April following a multiple-vehicle crash in Dallas, and he's also a suspect in a separate incident in an […]

Austin Hays Still Out On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (ribs) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hays was hit by a pitch in his ribs during Thursday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. This will be his third straight absence. It is not an overly serious ailment as X-rays came back […]

Drew Thorpe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Drew Thorpe is reportedly penciled in to make his MLB debut on Tuesday against the Mariners. Thorpe was a second-round pick in the 2022 Draft by the Yankees and hit the ground running in the minors, posting a 40% strikeout rate with a […]

Should DFS Players Roster Bubba Wallace At Sonoma?

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace will start 18th in this week's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This matches his starting position in this race one year ago. In five races at Sonoma, Wallace has two top-20 finishes while gaining positive place differential four times. Wallace's best finish at the site is 14th, which he […]

Evan Hull Returning From Unique Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Evan Hull (knee) played in just one game and eight offensive snaps in his rookie season in 2023 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in which he tore his left MCL. "It was a root tear, so it was a little different than your typical tear in the body, which would […]

Isaac Paredes Sitting Out On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes is getting the day off on Sunday as he is not in the team's starting lineup. It is the first day off Paredes has had since May 13. In his absence, Taylor Walls will bat seventh and start at shortstop while Jose Caballero will slide over to third […]

Anthony Richardson Not Worried About Shoulder Soreness

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) was held out completely from Thursday's organized team activities due to what he described as "a little soreness" in his surgically repaired right shoulder. "It's nothing to worry about," Richardson said. "I've dealt with this before. Normally, I just ice up and just go back at it again." The […]

Is Zane Smith Worth Rostering At Sonoma?

After qualifying for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, Zane Smith will start 20th. This marks the fourth time this season that Smith will start in the top 20. In his only previous start at Sonoma, Smith finished 34th after a lackluster run with Front Row Motorsports in 2023. Smith also ran the 2022 […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It appears to be a regular rest day for the 27-year-old. Jared Triolo will draw into the lineup in his absence and bat seventh. Triolo has had an underwhelming season at the plate thus far as […]

Seiya Suzuki Back In At DH On Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against Reds right-hander Frankie Montas. Fantasy managers were probably pretty worried when Suzuki was pulled from Friday's game early against Cincinnati with tightness in his left […]