Robert Whittaker Looks To Win Second Straight Fight

Robert Whittaker (24-6) is looking to extend his winning streak to two at UFC 290 as he takes on Dricus Du Plessis in a title-eliminator bout. Whittaker is coming off a decision win over Marvin Vettori back in September of last year. The Aussie enters his UFC 290 scrap as a sizeable favorite, as DraftKings […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Jackson Chourio, Harry Ford, Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Manzardo, Joey Cantillo, more

The 2023 Futures Game rosters have been announced. With a break in the minor league baseball schedule before this event, this seemed like a good time to focus on those players on the Futures Game rosters that have not yet been covered in this space this season. The next two weeks will feature extended names […]

Jose Altuve Being Sent For MRI

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday. Altuve was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies after injuring his left oblique during batting practice, and he's also out of the lineup on Wednesday. The 33-year-old also missed four games due […]

Cristian Javier May Not Pitch Again Before All-Star Break

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that the team doesn't have their starting rotation set for the series against the Seattle Mariners this weekend, and he's unsure if right-hander Cristian Javier will pitch again before next week's All-Star break. Javier's next turn in the rotation comes up on Saturday, but the Astros may elect to […]

Corbin Carroll Homers In First Game Back

In his return to the lineup on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in the team's 8-5 loss. Carroll missed the team's previous three games due to a shoulder injury, but it wasn't a serious […]

Round 1 Head-To-Head Picks and In-Tournament Model: The John Deere Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I have included some advanced metrics that should pinpoint golfers that have underachieved or overachieved on a particular day and have added a feature that allows you to go back in and weigh your pre-tournament research. Most of that will be uncovered after […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If […]

Andrew Knizner Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Andrew Knizner (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. In corresponding moves, the team recalled catcher Ivan Herrera, right-hander Dakota Hudson and left-hander Zack Thompson from Triple-A Memphis and optioned right-hander James Naile to Memphis. Knizner had to go to the emergency room on Tuesday after fouling a […]

Bryce Miller Won't Pitch For "A While"

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (finger), who was put on the injured list on Monday with a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand, is "not going to pitch for a while," according to manager Scott Servais. For now, Miller will be limited to light catch with the All-Star break coming up […]

Clayton Kershaw Expects To Return After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) provided an update on his condition earlier this week, saying, "It's trending upward. I feel confident I'll be ready after the break." Kershaw was hoping he'd only miss one start due to left-shoulder inflammation, but the Dodgers took the more cautious approach and put him on the 15-day […]

Jeremy Pena Returns To Face Rockies

As expected, Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (neck) is back in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Chase Anderson and the visiting Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Pena is starting at shortstop and is batting eighth in the lineup. The 25-year-old developed stiffness in his neck at the end of last week and missed five straight […]

Jose Altuve Still Out Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. It will be the second game on the bench for Altuve, who is dealing with an oblique injury that could realistically keep him sidelined until after next week's All-Star break. The 33-year-old has had a […]

Jerry Jacobs Praises Jared Goff

Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs thinks quarterback Jared Goff is one of the best at his position in the league. "Jared Goff is the best quarterback, he's really top five in the NFC if you want to be honest if you pull the stat stuff and all that," Jacobs said. "I'm gonna be honest, I've […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Ball Placement Has Been Special

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa continues to impress his teammates after putting up 3,548 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in only 13 games last year. "His ball placement," wide receiver Jaylen Waddle said. "I think everybody sees it, knowing exactly where to put the ball so his receivers can not just catch it, but catch […]

Devon Allen Thinks He's The Fastest Player In The NFL

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devon Allen, a two-time Olympic track star, thinks he's the fastest player in the NFL. Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are considered to be two of the fastest players in the league, with Seattle Seahawks wideout DK Metcalf also in the conversation. Metcalf had an impressive 10.37-second […]

Sam Darnold Still Learning The Offense

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold, who will be competing for a backup role with Trey Lance in training camp this summer, has received positive reviews during offseason workouts. The former third overall pick by the New York Jets recently said that he's still learning the offense. "It's been a work in progress," Darnold said. […]

Will Rachaad White be a Top-15 Fantasy RB in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White had a decent season as Leonard Fournette's backup in 2022 but is expected to be the lead ball carrier and receiver out of the backfield in 2023. The team's offense struggled mightily last season and might again in 2023, but White's pass-catching skill could elevate his fantasy value […]

Jameson Williams Is Motivated

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who will serve a six-game suspension to begin the 2023 season for violating the league's gambling policy, is being mentored by receivers coach and former nine-year pro Antwaan Randle El. "I don't have to motivate him much when it comes to ball. He loves the game and wants to […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (7/5/23): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings, FanDuel

After two days off, the WNBA is back in action on Wednesday evening with four games on the docket. First up, the Mercury visit the Liberty, then the Fever take on the Lynx. For the late-night crowd, we've got Wings/Aces and Dream/Sparks. Some good action on deck tonight. If you're looking for WNBA daily fantasy […]

Josh Allen Says Stefon Diggs Situation Was Blown Out Of Proportion

When Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was absent on the first day of mandatory minicamp last month, it caused a big stir in Buffalo, but quarterback Josh Allen is saying it was mostly blown out of proportion. "The media has blown this so far out of proportion. We are in rookie or minicamp. We're […]

Skylar Thompson, Mike White To Battle For Backup QB Job

Miami Dolphins quarterbacks Skylar Thompson and Mike White are expected to have an open competition for the backup job behind Tua Tagovailoa in training camp and the preseason. Due to injuries to Tagovailoa, Thompson played in seven regular season games (two starts) for the Dolphins in his rookie year and went 60-for-105 (57.1 completion percentage) […]

Goran Dragic "Would Welcome" Return To Miami

According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, veteran guard Goran Dragic "would welcome" a return to the Miami Heat. Dragic had some of his best days in the NBA with the Heat, even being voted an All-Star while being one of the team leaders in 2018. He departed Miami in 2021 when Dragic was […]

Terence Davis Has Received Interest From Four Teams

Unrestricted free agent Terence Davis is being tracked by four teams. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, the 26-year-old has received interest from the Celtics, Bucks, Mavericks, and Raptors. Davis started his career with the Raptors, earning NBA All-Rookie second-team honors in 2020. He moved to Sacramento in March of 2021, and Davis has been […]

Lakers Could Bring Back Mo Bamba

Mo Bamba could still have a future with the Los Angeles Lakers despite the team waiving him last week, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. "L.A. is targeting another big man with its 14th roster spot," Buha has reported. "They are likely to carry 14 guaranteed contracts into the season, leaving one roster spot […]

Trail Blazers Have Reportedly Made An Offer To Edy Tavares

Center Edy Tavares could be heading back to the NBA, with Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews writing that the Real Madrid man has received an offer from the Portland Trail Blazers. Tavares was drafted by Atlanta in the second round back in 2014, but the seven-foot-three giant failed to establish himself in the league and played […]

Norman Powell's Name Involved In Trade Talks

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Norman Powell might find himself in a different uniform in 2023-24. According to Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Powell's name has "come up" in trade talks. Weiss mentions it specifically in reference to a potential trade for Boston's Malcolm Brogdon. Powell has been a key contributor for the Clippers, averaging 17.0 […]

Will The Bengals Sign Joe Mixon To A Contract Extension? Fantasy Football Outlook

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has had a mostly successful career in his six years with the franchise, but he's set to turn 27 years old before his seventh season, and his play looks to be on the decline. However, the organization didn't bring in much competition for touches after losing Samaje Perine in […]

When Will Triston McKenzie Return From Injury? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

After he missed the first two months of the season for elbow soreness, Triston McKenzie surprisingly returned to the injured list on June 14 after just two starts. The Cleveland Guardians revealed that it was a UCL issue. Many assumed the worst, with a Tommy John surgery seeming the likely and looming option. But the […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/5/23)

The day after Independence Day has to be one of the worst of the year. Waking up and going to work is dreadful on a day like today. At least we have a full baseball slate to keep us occupied throughout the day. Today I will provide you with my two favorite pitcher props on […]

Clippers "Looking For New Home" For Marcus Morris Sr.

According to Jared Weiss of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Clippers are "looking for a new home" for Marcus Morris Sr. The veteran has had a largely effective three-and-a-half seasons with the team, but his form dipped a bit in 2022-23 and Morris Sr. even ended up getting moved to the bench. The 33-year-old was […]