Manny Machado's Home Run Leads Padres to Victory

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado accounted for all of the scoring in the club's 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Machado broke a scoreless tie in the top of the seventh inning with a 425-foot solo shot off Brewers left-hander Rob Zastryzny. The 33-year-old also drew a walk during a 1-for-3 […]

Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce Expected to be Ready for Training Camp

KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson reports that Houston Texans running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (undisclosed) are both expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July. Mixon missed voluntary organized team activities this spring and was seen wearing a walking boot, but he's now in a small brace. […]

Yandy Diaz Hits Key Home Run in Win Over Marlins

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz had a big game at the plate to help lead the club to a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. With the Rays trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Diaz hit a two-run homer off right-hander Valente Bellozo to tie the game. He […]

Gabe Davis to Visit With Saints

Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis is scheduled to visit with the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Davis also recently visited with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. He has plenty of money coming from the Jaguars and would likely command just a one-year deal from his new team. […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Homers in Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand swatted another home run Sunday in a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Encarnacion-Strand has homered in three consecutive games since returning Friday from a back injury that had shelved him since mid-April. He belted a 403-foot solo blast against Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen on Sunday to highlight a 2-for-3, […]

Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr. From Giants

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have acquired first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The Angels designated right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks for assignment in a corresponding move. Although Wade was a quality hitter for the Giants from 2021-24, he struggled enough […]

Bo Naylor Bashes Eighth Homer

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-2 win over the visiting Houston Astros. He added two singles and scored twice. The former first-round pick was in the thick of the action all game. Naylor gave the Guardians their first lead of the contest when he obliterated a […]

Landen Roupp Evens Record at 4-4 with Victory Against Braves

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp allowed five hits and three earned runs over six innings pitched in Sunday's 4-3 win against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out two and walked two to notch his sixth quality start in 13 appearances. The UNC Wilmington alum registered just three swings-and-misses in this one, which is […]

Joe Ryan Notches Third Straight Victory

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan yielded four hits and two earned runs in his team's 6-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ryan punched out six batters over five innings of work and issued three free passes to pick up his third straight win. It wasn't the 29-year-old's most efficient outing, as he walked […]

Clayton Kershaw Whiffs Seven to Collect First Win

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw allowed six hits and one earned run over five innings in Sunday's 7-3 road win against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 37-year-old struck out seven and walked none to pick up his first win of 2025 (1-0). The lone blemish against him came in the bottom of the […]

Jake Burger Homers in Three-Hit Game

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 4-2 win against the Nationals. This was his second home run of the week, and his sixth since returning to the major leagues on May 12. In those 26 games, he's batting .260 with a 20.2% strikeout […]

Cristopher Sanchez Strikes Out Nine in Tough-Luck Loss

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez pitched well but got handed the loss in a 2-1 defeat to Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Sunday. He allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out nine over seven innings. The 28-year-old has been rock solid all season long, as he's allowed more […]

Pete Alonso Launches Two Home Runs

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso hit two home runs as part of a 3-for-6 day at the plate on Sunday. He scored three times and drove in four runs. The slugger has been on fire at the plate as of late, as this brings his homer count to five in the past five […]

Jeff McNeil Homers Twice, Drives in Four

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil had a great day at the plate in a 13-5 win against the Rockies on Sunday, going 3-for-6 with two home runs, a double, three runs, and four RBI. The veteran has enjoyed the series in Coors Field, as this was his second straight game where he has […]

George Kirby Strikes Out 14 in Win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby was dominant on Sunday in a 3-2 win against the Angels, striking out 14 batters over seven innings. He allowed two runs on two hits, which came on a Taylor Ward home run in the fourth inning. This start certainly put any worries to rest about Kirby taking a […]

Michael Lorenzen has Quality Start, Picks Up Win

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen earned his fourth win of the season in a 7-5 victory against the White Sox on Sunday. He pitched a quality start, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks with seven strikeouts over six innings. This was a nice bounce back outing after giving up 13 […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for June 9, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. With the playoffs approaching their conclusion, we will only see single-game slates, leading to a slightly different look to the article. Think of this as […]

2025 Fantasy Football Best Ball Quarterback Rankings: Jalen Hurts, Baker Mayfield, Brock Purdy, Jordan Love, Cam Ward, J.J. McCarthy, Geno Smith

The quarterback position has more upside than ever for fantasy football, and hitting on an early-round and late-round stud can take your best ball team to the next level. Ahead of your early best ball drafts, check out our 2025 fantasy football best ball quarterback rankings. Use these early best ball rankings for Underdog, DraftKings, […]

5 Sneaky QB1 Candidates: Fantasy Football Quarterback Sleepers (2025)

For many years, the late-round quarterback strategy has been a popular approach for fantasy football gamers. The idea is that instead of selecting one of the top quarterbacks early in drafts, you simply wait and take one who offers similar upside later in the draft. This allows you to find strong options at other positions […]

Nick Chubb Expected to Sign with the Texans, Pending Physical

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, free agent running back Nick Chubb is anticipated to sign with the Houston Texans on Monday, assuming all goes well with his physical. The 2018 No. 35 overall pick was once one of the best running backs in the National Football League, amassing 1,210 carries for 6,341 […]

Freddy Peralta Throws Six Scoreless Innings

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta bounced back nicely during Sunday's outing against the San Diego Padres. Coming into this start, Peralta had allowed six earned runs over his last two starts. Peralta was sharp in this one as the Padres could barely touch his stuff. The right-hander tossed six shutout innings, allowing one hit, […]

Jack Flaherty Tosses Six Shutout Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was once again sharp on the mound during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Flaherty retired the first nine batters he faced as the Cubs had no answers for him. The right-hander put himself in trouble in the fourth inning, but he was able to work through it without […]

Jake Meyers Registers Four Hits

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers refused to get out during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Meyers had two hits during the first two games of this series, but doubled that on Sunday. The 28-year-old went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, and a run scored in the loss. Meyers has proven to be a consistent […]

Paul Skenes Looks Excellent in No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes was once again fantastic on the mound, but didn't get much run support. Skenes had seemingly no issues as he threw 7 ⅔ innings, allowing only two hits while striking out seven batters in a no-decision. The right-hander has now allowed one earned run or less in six straight […]

Kerry Carpenter Not Expected to Miss Time

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) made an early exit from Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Carpenter was taken out of the game following a double in the seventh inning. Afterwards, Carpenter admitted that he's still battling through hamstring tightness. That being said, the Tigers are expected to be cautious with Carpenter going forward. […]

Marcelo Mayer Heads to the Bench

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game. Mayer will head to the bench with left-hander Carlos Rodon throwing for the Yankees on Sunday. The 22-year-old appears to be in a straight platoon as he continues to sit out against left-handed pitching. Mayer hasn't exactly been […]

Christian Braun May Receive Contract Extension Soon

Bennett Durado of The Denver Post believes Nuggets guard Christian Braun is expected to be offered a new deal ahead of the 2026-27 season, possibly as early as this fall. The 24-year-old is nearing the end of his rookie agreement. However, he's easily coming off the best season of his career, averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 […]

Michael Porter Jr. Not a Lock to Remain in Denver

According to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, the Nuggets may keep forward Michael Porter Jr. on the roster, at least for one more season. While Durando didn't rule out the possibility of MPJ getting moved this offseason, vice chairman Josh Kroenke has expressed a desire to keep the team's core together. With that said, […]

Khalil Shakir - 2025 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers and Trade Targets

RotoBaller Dynasty Ranking: WR41 Dynasty Analysis: Khalil Shakir is coming off a career year in 2024. He posted a 76-821-4 line on 100 targets. He finished the season as the PPR WR37. Buffalo awarded Shakir with a four-year, $60.2 million contract extension for his efforts this past season. He is now locked in as Josh Allen’s […]

U.S. Open Player Power Rankings: Top 10 Players To Watch

Its professional golf's ultimate examination of skill, patience, and perseverance. Welcome to U.S. Open week, my personal favorite tournament of the year, and Oakmont Country Club is ready to push players to their breaking point. It's one of the most iconic venues on American soil, and I set out to find the ten players who […]