Jared Jones Strikes Out 10

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Jared Jones tossed a gem on Sunday, striking out 10 batters over six innings of one-run baseball. The result was encouraging for the 22-year-old, who has struggled since his promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis. Over 12 appearances, Jones has posted an ugly 5.46 ERA, which follows a dominant 2.23 ERA he posted […]

Royce Lewis Hits Second Career Grand Slam Sunday

On Sunday, Minnesota Twins designated hitter/infielder Royce Lewis came through with a grand slam, propelling the Twins to a narrow 7-6 victory over the Rangers in an uncommon 13-inning contest. The marathon game concluded when Rangers relief pitcher Jonathan Hernandez issued a bases-loaded walk to Michael A. Taylor. This led to the second grand slam […]

Orelvis Martinez Continues Strong Season In The Minors

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martinez has continued his strong offensive season, bouncing back from a horrid start to 2023. One month into the season, the shortstop was sitting at just .089/.159/.240 with three home runs. Since then, Martinez has hit .269/.377/.539 with 20 HRs in 87 games, including a July promotion to Triple-A Buffalo. […]

Ronnie Rivers Efficient In Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers led the team in rushing during their Week 3 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos. The Fresno St. product was the most consistent running back for the Rams this preseason. Rivers ran for 32 yards on six carries in the four drives that he appeared in. The second-year […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Deep In Win Over Toronto

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored, two RBI, a walk, and a stolen base in a 10-7 extra-innings win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. J-Ram filled up the stat sheet in this contest, highlighted by his two-run homer off Yusei Kikuchi in the top […]

Marquise Goodwin Returning To Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (illness) was removed from the NFI list and will begin practicing with the team. The 32-year-old had a promising start to the offseason. However, he began to experience discomfort in his legs and shortness of breath before he was eventually diagnosed with blood clots. The 2013 third-round pick appeared […]

US Open DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (8/28/23) - Day 1

Welcome to “The Slam”! This is the home for all Tennis as we welcome Wimbledon. Unlike regular Tour matches for ATP, Grand Slam matches are a BO5, however, the WTA matches will remain a BO3 and will be scored appropriately to equal that of the ATP. The top two favorites from both ATP and WTA […]

Browns Release Jordan Wilkins

The Browns released running back Jordan Wilkins on Sunday. The 29-year-old signed with the Browns only a few weeks ago, so his tenure in Cleveland was short-lived. Wilkins, best known for his time with the Colts, has appeared in 54 games during his career, rushing for 1,009 yards and four touchdowns off 209 carries. He […]

Denzel Ward Uncertain For Week 1

According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (head) remains in concussion protocol. The veteran suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ward has appeared in 66 games since entering the league, all with the Browns, amassing 239 total tackles and 13 interceptions. He's also a two-time […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. Lands On Injured Reserve

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (knee) landed on the injured reserve list on Sunday and will miss the 2023-24 campaign. The 30-year-old, who also missed all last season with an Achilles injury, suffered a ruptured patellar tendon during the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Although he wasn't expected to […]

Bills Part Ways With Jace Sternberger

The Buffalo Bills waived tight end Jace Sternberger on Sunday. The Packers drafted the 27-year-old in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. However, he appeared in only 18 games in Green Bay, catching 12 balls for 114 yards and a touchdown. Since then, he made brief stops in Seattle, Washington, and Pittsburgh before […]

Cody Bellinger Leads Cubs To Victory With Five RBI

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has continued his career resurrection as he totaled five RBI in Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bellinger went 3-for-5 with two runs and two doubles. The five RBI was half of Chicago's 10-1 win. Hitting .321 with a .914 OPS for a hot team, Bellinger should continue to be […]

Jake Luton Waived By Carolina

The Panthers waived quarterback Jake Luton on Saturday. The 2020 sixth-round pick has appeared in only three regular season games throughout his career, all with the Jaguars, before trying to earn a spot with the Seahawks, Dolphins, and Saints through the years. Luton went 8-for-19 for 115 yards, one touchdown, and one interception this preseason. […]

Jorge Soler Homers Sunday In Win

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler went deep for the 35th time this season in Sunday's 2-1 win against the Washington Nationals. The two RBI made it 71 for the season and the run scored was number 70 for Soler. Those counting stats make him a solid outfielder for your squad, though his stolen base and […]

Matt Chapman Removed From Sunday's Game

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman exited Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians with right middle finger inflammation. That's two big hits to the Blue Jays' offense and fantasy squads as Bo Bichette also left Sunday's game early. Chapman should be considered day-to-day for now until something more concrete comes out of Toronto

Adrian Houser Pulled From Sunday's Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser was pulled from his start against the San Diego Padres on Sunday due to minor right forearm tightness. Houser was rocked in the first two innings of this one, giving up two home runs on four hits and a walk, allowing four runs to score.

Bo Bichette Removed From Game Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (quadriceps) was replaced in Sunday's game after experiencing tightness in his quad. Expect some sort of further announcement from the Blue Jays after the game, but consider him day-to-day for now.

Tyler Badie Scores Touchdown In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie found the end zone in the team's 41-0 drubbing of the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night in the preseason finale. Badie's eight carries were second to only rookie Jaleel McLaughlin's 10 on the evening, but while McLaughlin averaged 4.8 yards per carry, Badie only averaged 1.9 yards […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Catches Two Passes Against Rams

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. played in the preseason finale on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams and secured both of his targets for 51 yards in the 41-0 blowout win. He also saw one carry for a three-yard gain and returned a punt for 19 yards. Mims' second catch was […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Goes Off In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam went off in the team's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Friday night. In the 41-0 trouncing of the Rams, Albert O caught a team-high seven receptions on a team-high eight targets for a team-high 109 receiving yards and a touchdown. His touchdown reception came on an […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Closes Out Impressive Preseason

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin made a strong final preseason statement in the team's 41-0 blowout win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. McLaughlin led the team in carries (10) and rushing yards (48) while scoring a touchdown. He also caught four of his five targets for […]

Tim Jones Explodes For 74-Yard Touchdown Against Miami

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wideout Tim Jones had only one catch in Saturday's 31-18 preseason win over the Miami Dolphins. He made the most of it by taking it 74 yards to the house. The Southern Miss product broke away on a stop-and-go route, completely fooling the Dolphin's 2023 second-round corner Cam Smith, and quarterback C.J. Beathard hit […]

Daniel Carlson Finishes Perfect Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson completed a perfect preseason on Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys, connecting on three field goals and one extra point, including a 62-yarder. Carlson struts into Week 1 having finished the preseason 7-for-7 on field goals and 9-for-9 on PATs. If the Raiders offense can move the ball down […]

C.J. Beathard Looks Like The QB2 For Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard went 8-for-10 for 134 yards, a touchdown, and a near-perfect passer rating of 152.1 in Saturday's 31-18 preseason win over the Miami Dolphins. The vet came into camp with a leg up on rookie Nathan Rourke for the QB2 spot behind Trevor Lawrence, but the latter has been applying some pressure with his play […]

Michael Mayer Collects Two Catches In Preseason Finale

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer had two first-quarter catches in Saturday's preseason matchup with the Cowboys, finishing with 20 receiving yards. Mayer has reportedly had a promising training camp and will look to contribute alongside fellow newcomer TE Austin Hooper for the Raiders this season. Temper expectations for Mayer to start the season, […]

Kristian Wilkerson Goes For 122 Yards Against Cowboys

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson caught 10-of-13 targets for 122 receiving yards during the team's 31-16 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Saturday. Wilkerson finishes the preseason with 17 receptions, enough to lead the NFL. Despite the strong performance, the third-year receiver will be on the roster bubble for the Raiders in a […]

Zamir White Gets Three Yards On Three Carries

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White started and played the full first quarter in the Raiders' 31-16 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night. White didn't do much, taking four touches seven total yards. With RB Josh Jacobs signing a one-year extension with the Raiders, White's usage on Saturday indicates he is second […]

Aidan O’Connell Plays Late Into Fourth Quarter

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell played the majority of Saturday's meaningless preseason matchup against the Dallas Cowboys as fellow QBs Jimmy Garoppolo and Brian Hoyer had the night off. The rookie completed 17-of-26 for 178 passing yards, with no touchdowns, interceptions, or sacks taken. O'Connell had an impressive first preseason with the Raiders, completing […]

Trevor Lawrence Throws For 92 yards In Jaguars Preseason Victory

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 8-of-10 passes for 92 yards in the 31-18 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The former No. 1 overall pick played the first two series and looked sharp, especially when targeting Calvin Ridley, who he hooked up with three times for 50 yards. Lawrence led two sustained drives of at least 78 yards, […]

David Robertson Loses Closer Gig For The Marlins

Miami Marlins relief pitcher David Robertson has lost the closer role, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. This comes in the wake of the veteran reliever blowing another save on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Robertson has an 0-3 record, a 7.20 ERA, and has blown three saves since coming over to the Marlins […]