Erik Jones Has Sneaky Upside at Michigan

If you're looking for a low-to-mid-tier DFS option that has some upside at Michigan International Speedway, Erik Jones is a great choice. This two-mile track in the Irish Hills has been a great venue for the Michigan-born driver, as Jones has an average finish of 15.3 here over 12 career starts. In the Next Gen […]

AJ Allmendinger has Horrible Track Record at Michigan

Fantasy managers have a bit of a decision to make at Michigan on Sunday as far as what to do with AJ Allmendinger. On one hand, the No. 16 Chevrolet has shown legitimate speed in several intermediate track races this season, including a strong top-five run at Charlotte a couple of weeks ago. Allmendinger also […]

Carlos Santana Out of Lineup Saturday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana is out of the lineup for their game against the Houston Astros on Saturday. Cleveland will start Kyle Manzardo at first, while Jose Ramirez will shift from third base to DH, and Will Wilson will man the hot corner. The switch-hitting Santana had a sizzling May, but he […]

Ty Dillon has Top-20 Upside at Michigan

Another week, another tournament punt option in Ty Dillon, who is priced very low at $5,100 on DraftKings for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday. Ty has been serviceable at intermediate tracks this season, including finishes of 21st at Las Vegas, 12th at Texas, and 19th at Charlotte. Additionally, Dillon actually […]

Oneil Cruz Sitting on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is not in the lineup Saturday as the Bucs continue a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's his first day off since May 19. Alexander Canario will shift from left to center to replace Cruz, while Tommy Pham will play left. Second baseman Nick Gonzales will slot into Cruz's leadoff […]

Michigan DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

We continue on with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series regular season this weekend with the FireKeeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. This is huge, two-mile intermediate track that produces some very high speeds and (hopefully) some good racing. While Michigan is technically an intermediate oval, it also has some drafting aspects to it, as […]

Justin Verlander Completed Simulated Game, Set for Further Evaluation

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander (pectoral) was able to complete a 35-4 pitch simulated game on Friday and is set to undergo further evaluation on Saturday. The 42-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 22 with a right pectoral strain and appears to be progressing well through his recovery. Fantasy […]

Luther Burden III Still Missing From Practice

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III (undisclosed) was still missing from offseason practices this week due to an undisclosed soft-tissue injury. It's unclear exactly what Burden is dealing with. Although he could be ready to go by training camp in late July, the 21-year-old pass-catcher is losing valuable developmental reps this offseason heading […]

Michael McGreevy Slated to Start on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitching prospect Michael McGreevy is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Memphis to start Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers. McGreevy was given a spot start earlier this season and performed well, logging 5 2/3 shutout innings against the New York Mets. In this outing, he struck out five batters […]

George Kirby Cleared to Start on Sunday

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher George Kirby (jaw) is listed as Sunday's starter when the Mariners face the Los Angeles Angels. In his last start, Kirby was struck by a comebacker. However, the right-hander avoided a significant injury and is in line to make his next scheduled start. In his last start, Kirby logged five innings […]

Jaquan Brisker Feeling Better

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (concussion) missed most of last season with a concussion. Brisker sought and underwent treatment at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he was told that he had a vestibular concussion. He retrained his nervous system after appearing in only five games in 2024. The 26-year-old is back on the […]

Kyle Teel Batting Fifth on Saturday

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel will be batting fifth on Saturday when the White Sox continue a series against the Kansas City Royals. Teel will serve as the DH, which will allow Edgar Quero to enter the lineup and be behind the dish. Teel made his MLB debut on Friday evening and went […]

Teoscar Hernandez Getting Saturday Off

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday when the Dodgers continue a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hernandez has started in each of the past 15 contests. During this stretch, the 32-year-old has posted a .193/.234/.328 slash line. He has only tallied five doubles and hit one […]

Devaughn Vele Turning Heads During Offseason Workouts

The Denver Post's Troy Renck writes that Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele has been turning heads during voluntary organized team activities this offseason and looks like he could be the future replacement for Courtland Sutton. The 27-year-old was a seventh-round pick (235th overall) last year out of Utah but served as the team's […]

Alejandro Kirk Sitting on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is not in Saturday's lineup when they continue a series against the Minnesota Twins. Kirk has started in each of the past five contests. During this stretch, Kirk posted a strong .368/.400/.474 slash line with two doubles and four RBI. He only struck out twice during this stretch. This […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Quarterback Outlook: Will Jaxson Dart Start For The New York Giants? (2025)

The New York Giants have a completely different quarterback room set for 2025 than they did in 2024. With Daniel Jones having departed the team last season, the team signed QBs Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston and drafted former Ole Miss signal-caller Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL Draft. The team likely thought highly of Dart, […]

Byron Buxton Resting on Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the team's starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. Harrison Bader will start in center field and will bat ninth versus Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Although Bader has been a nice surprise offensively in his first year with the Twins […]

Carlos Correa Back in Action on Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is starting at shortstop and batting third in Saturday's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. With Correa back after missing three straight games with back tightness, Brooks Lee will head back to the bench this weekend. Th 30-year-old Correa will return to face Gausman, […]

Could Cody Ware Be a Super Punt DFS Option at Michigan?

Outside of superspeedway races like Daytona and Talladega, Cody Ware doesn't get much love or attention from the DFS community. However, could there be an opportunity to roll the dice with him in the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway this weekend? Races at this two-mile oval have shown to be a little chaotic […]

Craig Kimbrel Designated for Assignment

The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that they designated right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment and recalled left-hander Austin Cox from the minors in a corresponding move. Well, that didn't last long. The Braves shook up their bullpen after a meltdown in Thursday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks and brought Kimbrel back to the big […]

Otto Kemp Called Up by Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Saturday that they selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Otto Kemp from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and placed first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with right-wrist inflammation. Kemp, the team's No. 24 prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets his first major-league call-up after hitting an […]

Michigan NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

The NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the 15th race of the year this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. The FireKeepers Casino 400 is set to take place on Sunday afternoon in the Irish Hills of Michigan. Michigan International Speedway is a huge, two-mile D-shaped oval and produces some super-high speeds throughout the race. It's […]

Bryce Harper Lands on Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Saturday that they placed first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 6) with right-wrist inflammation and recalled infielder/outfielder Otto Kemp from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Harper missed a week recently due to an elbow contusion and is now going to miss […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Michigan - FireKeepers Casino 400 (Premium Content)

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Irish Hills of Michigan for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. This is a big, two-mile race track we haven't run at in June since way back in 2019. Remember, betting lines for NASCAR can move very quickly, and value can disappear just as […]

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Advice for Conference Finals

Welcome to the UFL Conference Finals, RotoBallers! It'll be Michigan at Birmingham in the first game on Sunday, and then St. Louis will host D.C. to cap off the semifinal round. Currently, Birmingham (-1.5) and St. Louis (-2.5) are the favorites, although both games are projected to be competitive and high-scoring affairs. With only two […]

Michigan NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup

On Saturday morning, the NASCAR Cup Series held the qualifying session for this weekend's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. The qualifying session consisted of just one round, as is the current protocol for many Cup Series races this season. Michigan ET Today 8:05-FS1-Truck qual 9:30-Prime-Cup p&q 12-FOX-Prerace 12:26-FOX-Truck green, stages 30-30-65, 4 sets, […]

Sam Hauser Possibly on the Move?

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser is a player who could be on the move this offseason, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix. The direction of the franchise is at a crossroads, with superstar forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) not expected to suit up next season. As a result, the Celtics may look to shed some salary […]

De'Aaron Fox: "I'll be Ready for Next Year"

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) said he's doing well after undergoing season-ending surgery on his left pinkie finger in March. "I'm doing well," said Fox. "I've been cleared, so I played a little five-on-five, and I've done contact stuff, so I'll be ready for next year." The 2017 No. 5 overall pick spent […]

Michigan NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday morning in preparation for the upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday afternoon. The 36-car field was split in to two groups for practice, with each group getting 25 minutes on track. Below you will find the two groups, key notes […]

NASCAR Truck Series DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 DFS: DraftKings Lineup Picks for Michigan (6/7/25)

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon for the DQS Solutions & Staffing 250. The fast 2.0-mile track should provide plenty of exciting on-track action. Last week, the Truck Series was at Nashville, where Rajah Caruth reminded everyone that he's a very good driver on intermediate tracks, picking up […]