Joey Lucchesi Could Make Spot Start Friday

The New York Mets may call up left-hander Joey Lucchesi from Triple-A Syracuse in order to make a spot start this week to give right-hander Kodai Senga an extra day of rest in the starting rotation. Lucchesi has been on the seven-day injured list in the minors recently, but he's made two rehab starts with […]

Ceddanne Rafaela - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: Rafaela was originally signed in 2017 out of Curacao and made a strong impression in his first two seasons, smashing 25 extra-base hits and stealing 28 bases over 98 games in complex and short-season ball. After the pandemic year, Rafaela returned to show power and speed but […]

Reid Detmers Nearly Unhittable On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers was at the top of his game on Wednesday night against the division-rival Texas Rangers in a 2-0 victory. Detmers tossed 7 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up just one hit, walking four and striking out five to pick up his third win of the season. Not many folks […]

Stone Garrett Goes Deep Twice In Winning Effort

Washington Nationals outfielder Stone Garrett was seeing the ball well on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox. Garrett finished the game 2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. The impressive performance at the plate raised Garrett's season slash line to .266/.346/.458 with an .803 […]

Bryce Harper Goes Off Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Harper blew up at the plate in the team's 9-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, three runs scored and a walk. Games like this have been very rare for Harper in 2023, and it's actually his first multi-homer […]

Who Is The Mets' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlooks

With the Mets trading closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins, New York's closer role is vacant. New York entered the season with high expectations and a superstar closer. When Edwin Diaz sustained a season-ending knee injury in March, the New York bullpen entered a state of flux. However, Robertson and other relievers performed well […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Throw Another Bullpen This Weekend

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (forearm) threw a bullpen session of around 40 pitches on Aug. 13 and then another one on Wednesday that consisted of two "up-downs" to simulate around three innings of work. He said he felt fine physically and is scheduled to throw another bullpen this weekend. Eovaldi has made just one […]

Justin Turner To Be Limited To DH Duties

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) intends to keep playing through a bone bruise in his left heel and he will continue to serve as the team's designated hitter as long as he's healthy. Playing in the field is "off the table for a while," according to manager Alex Cora. Turner missed seven […]

Wander Franco Unlikely To Return Amid MLB Investigation

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is currently under investigation in the Dominican Republic for an alleged relationship with a minor, and now it seems he's unlikely to return to MLB. "It will be very unlikely that Franco will play in MLB again, judging by the results of the investigations that are currently being carried […]

Joe Mixon Found Not Guilty

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was found not guilty of aggravated menacing after a bench trial started before Hamilton County judge Gwen Bender on Monday. Prosecutors said Mixon cut off another drive in traffic and pointed a gun at her. He was first charged with aggravated menacing in February and a warrant was issued, […]

Haason Reddick Having Thumb Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles star linebacker Haason Reddick (thumb) is having thumb surgery to address an injury that he suffered in Monday's training camp practice, according to sources. It's being done so that he can be ready for the start of the 2023 regular season. After signing a three-year, $45 million deal with the Eagles last offseason, […]

Breece Hall Gets Into Team Drills Thursday

For the first time in training camp this summer, New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) checked into team drills on Thursday. Hall was just activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, and the Jets are slowly going to ease him back into action after he tore his ACL last year. […]

Ashton Dulin Suffers Torn ACL

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (knee) suffered a torn ACL during training camp practice on Wednesday, according to a league source. Dulin, who had worked with the second-team offense in the team's preseason opener last week against the Buffalo Bills, had to be carted off the field and will now miss the entire 2023 […]

Denzel Mims Not Standing Out

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell didn't exactly sound impressed when discussing wide receiver Denzel Mims. "He's in the room. Wish I could give you more," Campbell said after talking about potentially needing to add a wide receiver during training camp now that both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams are injured. Detroit acquired Mims […]

James Robinson In Danger Of Not Making The Team

The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton is projecting New York Giants running backs James Robinson and Gary Brightwell to be left off the final 53-man roster at the end of the preseason and training camp. Saquon Barkley, Matt Breida and Eric Gray are expected to be the three RBs that the Giants keep, with Jashaun Corbin […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (08/17/23)

It's Thursday, and yes, we have a shorter MLB slate than usual. In fact, there's just six games to comb through today, beginning with the Mariners and Royals at 2:10 pm ET and finishing with the Dodgers and Brewers some eight hours later. Nonetheless, it's time to dive into today's action and ensure we take […]

Cade Horton Continues To Flash

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton put together another impressive performance in a no-decision on Wednesday for Double-A Tennessee. Horton, 21, was the Cubs first-round pick at seventh overall in 2022 and has been shining in his first full professional season. Horton has flown through the system this season from Single-A and High-A to Double-A […]

Deshaun Watson, Browns Passing Game Haven't Been Impressive

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that the Cleveland Browns' passing game in training camp to this point has been completely unimpressive. Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been an adventure in the pocket, and he hasn't had a string of consecutive completions in 11-on-11 team drills since early in camp. There hasn't been much consistency, although that […]

Mick Abel Hit Hard

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mick Abel got hit hard on Wednesday. Abel, 21, has had an up and down season for Double-A Reading, but last night's performance was by far his worst of the season. In five innings, Abel allowed six hits, eight runs, two walks and struck out seven. His biggest blemish of the […]

Breece Hall's Workload To Be Limited Early On

The New York Jets' plan is to limit running back Breece Hall's (knee) workload early in the regular season, leaning on Dalvin Cook as the primary ball-carrier, according to a source. The team also has Michael Carter, Zonovan Knight and rookie fifth-rounder Israel Abanikanda. Hall, who rushed for 463 yards in seven games as a […]

Jasson Dominguez Catching Fire In August

After an up and down year for Double-A Somerset, New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez has turned things around in August. On Wednesday, Dominguez, 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two strikeouts. The 20-year-old has been a bit of a disappointment this season compared to his first couple of professional years and much […]

Jackson Holliday Refuses To Cool Off

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday went 1-for-4 with a triple for Double-A Bowie on Wednesday. Holliday, 19, continues to hit at every level he's played at this season and has produced 40 extra-base hits between Single-A, High-A and Double-A. The 2022 first overall pick has been nothing but impressive the season with a .337 […]

Mike Antico - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Mike Antico, OF, St. Louis Cardinals ANALYSIS: Antico made the most of an extra year of college eligibility granted due to COVID. He hit .273/.437/.489 with 10 homers and 41 steals for Texas in 2021 before the Cardinals selected Antico in the eighth round of the 2021 draft. Antico has elite raw tools due […]

Jordan Lawlar Showing Why He Got Promoted

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-3 with a walk on Wednesday for Triple-A Reno. The Diamondbacks top prospect was promoted to Reno three days ago and been off to a hot start. In his first two games, the 21-year-old has gone 3-for-7 with a homer, two runs, four RBI and three walks. Lawlar […]

Josh Allen To Start Against Steelers Saturday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will start the team's second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The 27-year-old gun-slinger obviously has nothing to prove in the preseason, but fantasy managers could get an indication of how his elbow has healed after dealing with the injury for most of last year. Additionally, several starting […]

Buffalo Bills (D/ST): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~204 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~223 ANALYSIS:  Buffalo has been a top-four fantasy defense in each of the past two seasons, including allowing the second-lowest PPG in 2022. The fact that the Bills were still able to finish in the top four with the injuries they suffered is incredible.  Some of their […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Should Return Next Week

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) left practice early on Wednesday after suffering a minor ankle injury. However, head coach Dan Campbell said he expects the third-year wideout to get back to action sometime next week. Needless to say, this is great news for the Lions and fantasy managers. The USC product has […]

Jameson Williams Likely To Miss Remainder Of Preseason

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (hamstring) suffered another lower-body injury this week and head coach Dan Campbell said there's a "good chance" he'll be out for the remainder of the preseason. Williams will miss the first six games of the regular season due to a suspension, so it's yet another negative development for the […]

Marlon Vera Gets New Opponent For UFC 292

Marlon Vera (22-8-1) was supposed to fight Henry Cejudo at UFC 292 on Saturday, but the former champion had to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Pedro Munhoz. Vera is coming off a main-event decision loss to Cory Sandhagen, which snapped his four-fight winning streak. Vera is currently the betting favorite, as DraftKings […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/17/23)

Yesterday was one of the most tilting DFS days I’ve had in a while. I had a two percent owned MacKenzie Gore leave for injury 80 pitches in, and a four man Rangers stack get dominated by Reid Detmers. I still came in the top 20 of the $50 on FanDuel, but what could of […]