Alexis Lafreniere Scores Fourth Goal Of Series

New York Rangers winger Alexis Lafreniere potted another goal in a 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their second-round series. Lafreniere scored early in the third to tie the game up and give the Rangers a chance to sweep the series. The 22-year-old has truly broken out in these playoffs, posting […]

Paul Skenes Strikes Out Seven In MLB Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven across four innings in Saturday's 10-9 win over the Chicago Cubs. He did not factor into the decision. The 21-year-old threw 84 pitches, landing 54 for strikes. He did get into some trouble in the second […]

Teuvo Teravainen Posts Two Points To Lead Canes To Game 4 Win

Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen notched a pair of assists in a 4-3 victory in Game 4 of the team's second-round series against the New York Rangers. Teravainen had an assist in the first period, but more importantly had a powerplay assist on Brady Skjei's game-winning goal late in the third period to give the […]

John Hunter Nemechek Will Start 22nd At Darlington

John Hunter Nemechek will start 22nd in this week's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. This is one of Nemechek's better start positions this year, as he only started higher in four other Cup events. In three previous races at Darlington, Nemechek's best finish was ninth, which he scored in 2020. In the Xfinity Series at […]

Expect Kyle Larson To Compete For The Win At Darlington

Last week's Kansas winner, Kyle Larson, will start sixth in this week's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. This is the eighth time in his Cup career at Darlington and the eighth time in 2024 that Larson will start inside the Top 10. In 12 races at the site, Larson has one win, eight top-10 finishes, […]

Tyrese Haliburton Battling Multiple Ailments

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back, ankle) is questionable for Sunday's postseason battle with the Knicks. The back spasms aren't new, but he tweaked his ankle in Friday's win, so most had assumed he'd be back on the injury report for Game 4. Haliburton has been on a roll despite the ailments, amassing 69 points, […]

Corey LaJoie Is A Favorable DFS Value For Darlington Lineups

In Goodyear 400 qualifying at Darlington Raceway, Corey LaJoie obtained a starting position of 24th. It is the fourth time in his Cup career at Darlington and the seventh time this year that LaJoie nabbed a top-25 starting position. In 12 previous Darlington starts, LaJoie has five finishes in the Top 25 while capturing positive […]

Is Ty Gibbs Worth Rostering At Darlington?

Sophomore driver Ty Gibbs will start fourth in this week's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. It is the seventh time this season that Gibbs will start a race from the Top 10, but also the first time ever at Darlington. In three previous starts at the site, Gibbs has a best finish of 15th, which […]

Consider Chase Briscoe As A Darlington Tournament Play

Chase Briscoe will start 13th after qualifying for this week's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. This will be the third time Briscoe will start from the Top 15 at Darlington, and the fifth time this season he will start outside of the Top 10. In six starts at DR, Briscoe has five top-20 finishes, gained […]

Josh Berry Is Highly Recommended For DFS At Darlington

Stewart-Haas Racing driver Josh Berry qualified 33rd for this week's Goodyear 400. This is the second-lowest starting position of the season for Berry as well as his worst yet at Darlington in the Cup Series. In his only start at the site in 2023 while filling in for an injured Alex Bowman, Berry placed 30th […]

Is Ryan Blaney Recommended For DFS At Darlington?

For this week's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, Ryan Blaney will start 17th after qualifying. This is the worst starting position for Blaney at Darlington since 2018, the year he joined Team Penske. In 14 races at the site, Blaney has three top-10 finishes and four finishes with positive Place Differential. The driver of the […]

OG Anunoby Out Again On Sunday

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's playoff matchup with the Pacers. The former Raptor injured his left hamstring in Game 2 and wasn't available for the loss of Friday night. While he is with the team in Indiana and receiving multiple treatment sessions daily, there's a chance he could miss […]

Kerry Carpenter Launches Two Home Runs On Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter went 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout in Saturday's 8-2 win over the Houston Astros. Carpenter belted a two-run shot off Cristian Javier in the bottom of the third inning for his first homer of the game. He later took Hunter Brown deep in the bottom […]

Randy Arozarena Homers, Drives In Four On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, a walk, and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the New York Yankees. Arozarena blasted a three-run shot off Nestor Cortes in the third inning to give the Rays a 4-2 lead. His home run went 385 feet […]

Shohei Ohtani Dealing With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (back) was removed from Saturday's game versus the San Diego Padres due to back tightness. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani's back tightened up. The concern level right now is "minimal," but the Dodgers are leaning toward giving Ohtani the day off on Sunday. They'll see how […]

Max Fried Picks Up Third Win, Fires Seven No-Hit Innings

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (3-1) allowed three walks while striking out five over seven scoreless and hitless innings in Saturday's 4-1 win over the New York Mets. The 30-year-old was removed after 109 pitches. Braves manager Brian Snitker pulled Fried from continuing to pursue the individual no-hitter and turned to the bullpen to close […]

Michael Conforto Set For MRI, Suffers Strained Right Hamstring

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds due to a strained right hamstring. Conforto was removed for a pinch-runner after hitting a single in the fourth inning of Saturday's game. He went 1-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day. According to Giants manager Bob […]

Daniel Suarez Starts In The Middle On Sunday

Daniel Suarez starts 19th on Sunday afternoon from Darlington Raceway. The Trackhouse Racing driver did managed a tenth in May of 2022 including one stage point. However, Suarez has not led a single lap in the No. 99 Chevy. The Mexican ran a 30-lap interval that was well off from what some expected (nearly 30.75 […]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Could Snag Some Stage Points Sunday

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. may go for some stage points on Sunday. The JTG Daugherty Racing driver was able to snag points in three of the four stages in 2023 at Darlington. The driver in the No. 47 Chevy has never led a lap in his career on the intermediate track. Darlington is a unique track […]

Christopher Morel Exits Saturday's Game With Right Knee Soreness

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel (knee) was removed from Saturday's game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning with right knee soreness. The 24-year-old appeared to have hurt his right knee while sliding into second base attempting a steal in the top of the third inning. He went 1-for-3 with a strikeout before […]

Joey Logano Tough To Count Out At Darlington

Joey Logano will begin the Goodyear 400 from the 14th position on Sunday afternoon. The Team Penske driver historically performs quite well on the Darlington track. His average finish of 9.3 the past three years includes a win and three Top 10 results. The No. 22 Ford attempts to break the Ford drought in 2024. […]

Evan Carter Dealing With Lower-Back Stiffness

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies due to lower-back stiffness. The 21-year-old has a history of lower back issues, and the Rangers are being cautious with their young outfielder. He is considered day-to-day for now, with his next chance to suit up being the series finale […]

Derek Kraus Begins 32nd For Goodyear 400

Derek Kraus had his first runs in the No. 16 Kaulig Racing car on Saturday. Qualifying was a bit rougher as Kraus ended up 32nd at 0.546 seconds behind Tyler Reddick's pole time. Kraus was around that interval in practice too. His best lap was 0.539 seconds off from Michael McDowell. Kraus ran 28 laps […]

Daniel Hemric Attempts To Rebound At Darlington

Daniel Hemric did not fare well at Kansas last week. He moved up to 30th from 33rd. That does make six straight races of positive place differential. The Kaulig Racing driver starts 29th from Darlington on Sunday afternoon. It may set up for a seventh straight race of DFS potential. Anyway, Hemric has done well […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Has Big Day In Blue Jays Victory

Saturday was only one game, but long-suffering Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. managers received welcomed news in the form of a 4-for-5, three-RBI performance in the team's 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins. Guerrero tied the score at 8-8 with a two-run single in the bottom of the seventh to give him 19 RBI […]

Jordan Romano Preserves Blue Jays Win Over Twins

Despite allowing a two-out double to Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler, Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his sixth save of the season in Saturday's 10-8 win at Rodgers Centre. Romano avoided allowing an earned run for the first time in three appearances in May, lowering his ERA to 4.15. An encouraging stat for fantasy […]

Bud Dupree To Join Chargers

Free-agent linebacker Bud Dupree has reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. Dupree met with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons in addition to the Chargers. The 31-year-old has played with both the Steelers and Falcons during his career so it appears Dupree was looking for a new home. The veteran linebacker […]

Bryson Stott Drives Home Four In Phillies Win Over Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott was the hero of the day in the team's 8-3 over the Miami Marlins on Saturday as his bases-clearing triple in the top of the sixth inning broke the game open. Stott, who finished 2-for-5 with a run scored, added his fourth RBI of the day with an infield single in the […]

Wilyer Abreu Homers To Help Guide Red Sox Over Nationals

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu hopes Saturday's solo homer in the 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals is a sign in the right direction. Abreu hit his third dinger of the season, tying the game at 1-1 in the bottom of the third inning. It was just his fifth hit in May as he […]

Phillip Dorsett Released By Broncos

The Denver Broncos have released wide receiver Phillip Dorsett. The veteran wideout was already a longshot to make the roster. The 31-year-old joined the Broncos last season and failed to make a catch during his two appearances. Dorsett has bounced around quite a bit throughout his time in the league. Dorsett is viewed more as […]