William Byron Struggles At Sonoma

William Byron has found speed at almost every track he has been on this season. However, he failed to find it at Sonoma Raceway during practice and qualifying. He was 25th in practice speed and it did not get better as he ran more laps. The struggles continued for him in qualifying as he failed […]

Nick Scott "98 Percent" Healed From Injuries

Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott (bicep, shoulder) is nearly fully healthy. The 27-year-old inked a three-year, $12 million contract with the Bengals during the offseason after spending his entire career with the Rams. During his stint in LA, he totaled 158 tackles and four sacks. Unfortunately, he landed on injured reserve to end his final […]

Kyle Larson The Favorite To Win Sonoma

Kyle Larson is the betting favorite to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. If he wants to win, he will need to drive through the pack to get there. He will start 16th when the green flag drops at the start of the race. However, moving up should not be a problem for […]

Michael McDowell Starts Third At Sonoma

A headline that you may have to read twice to believe, however, it is true. Micheal McDowell will indeed start third at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 from Sonoma Raceway. At first glance, he is not one of the names that will pop into your head when talking about road course drivers. However, over the last […]

Daniel Suarez Trying For Repeat At Sonoma

Daniel Suarez scored his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series victory last year at Sonoma. He led 47 laps in the race last year and had the most dominant car that afternoon. What a difference a year makes, as Suarez struggled to find speed in practice. He did not run many laps and overall he was 20th […]

Tyler Reddick Looking For Fourth Road Course Victory

One of the more recognizable names when it comes to road course racing in the NASCAR Cup Series is Tyler Reddick. In six races at this track type last year, he has five top-eight finishes including two wins. The Cup Series has only run one road course so far this season and Reddick dominated the […]

Denny Hamlin Earns Second Pole Of The Season

Denny Hamlin utilized the second lap of qualifying to run the fastest lap on the day and edge Tyler Reddick for the pole position at Sonoma. He will lead the field to green at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 after posting a lap of 77.719 seconds around the 1.99-mile road course. The pole is his second […]

Matt Moore Plays Catch On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Matt Moore (oblique) played catch ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Seattle Mariners. The 33-year-old has appeared in 22 games this season, amassing a 1.44 ERA with 21 strikeouts and 12 holds. Unfortunately, he suffered a right oblique strain at the end of May and landed on the 15-day injured […]

Ryan Weber May Need Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees relief pitcher Ryan Weber (elbow) may need Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old has appeared in 14 1/3 innings in eight games this season, amassing a 3.14 ERA with seven strikeouts. Unfortunately, he landed on the 15-day injured list on June 3 because of right forearm and elbow discomfort, which resulted in a […]

Ben Joyce Placed On 15-Day IL

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ben Joyce (arm) landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The 22-year-old was yanked from Friday's meeting with the Mariners after experiencing numbness in his hand and forearm caused by ulnar neuritis, so he'll miss at least a few weeks. Joyce has played sparingly for the big club in 2023, […]

Elite Hitter Splits for Fantasy Baseball Streaming - Platoon Batters to Target

Never has the platoon been more popular than it is in the 2023 season. Sure-fire everyday players are becoming an endangered species as clubs continually attempt to exploit any given matchup at any given time. Advanced analytics certainly plays its part, however, you don't have to dig too deep to find certain players that feast […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 4 Picks for The RBC Canadian Open (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News for Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, Jo Adell, Josh Jung, Spencer Steer and more

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Harrison Bader Making Progress

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is progressing after landing on the IL. He's been out with a low-grade hamstring string, but fortunately, he's been running, hitting, and throwing without discomfort, which is certainly a positive sign. The 29-year-old has played well enough this season to land on some fantasy rosters, hitting .267 with […]

Carlos Rodon May Be Nearing Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow, back) faced hitters on June 7, throwing 20 pitches. The left-hander is scheduled for more sessions on June 11 and June 15. Assuming everything goes according to plan, he might begin a rehab assignment shortly after. Fantasy managers continue to wait patiently for Rodon's debut with the […]

Corey Seager Posts First Career Five-Hit Day

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager went 5-for-5 with a home run, a double, four RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. It's hard to believe that this was the 29-year-old shortstop's first career five-hit day but it was. He swatted a double off Taj Bradley in […]

Marcus Semien Collects Two More Hits On Saturday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a strikeout in an 8-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. The Rangers were all over rookie starting pitcher Taj Bradley in this one, chasing him after 3 2/3 innings and five runs (four earned). Semien reached twice with a […]

Freddie Freeman Reaches Twice, Drives In A Run In Blowout Win

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 1-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored, and a walk in a 9-0 shutout win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The Dodgers were all over Aaron Nola in this one, jumping on him for six earned runs. Freeman did his part with an RBI single to […]

Lamar Jackson Will Have More Freedom This Season

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will have more authority under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken to change plays on the fly. Head coach John Harbaugh also expects the team to go more no-huddle than in the past. Jackson, who agreed to a lucrative five-year extension this offseason, began the 2022-23 campaign by tossing 10 touchdowns […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Reaches Once, Caught Stealing

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-4 with a single and was caught stealing in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. There wasn't much offense to go around for the Royals as Cole Irvin and the rock-solid Orioles bullpen only allowed one run. Witt Jr. reached once with a single in the […]

PGA DFS Picks- Round 4 Showdown for 2023 RBC Canadian Open.

Folks, I have never wanted to attend a tournament more than wanting to go to the RBC Canadian Open. It seems like an absolute hoot. Nick Taylor charged up the leaderboard this morning taking the lead of the tournament before the leaders had even teed off. He shot a -9 (63) that was bogey free […]

Josh Hader Fires Perfect Ninth Inning

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader was tasked with shutting the door versus the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The left-hander seemingly had no issues as he needed only 12 pitches to finish off the Rockies. He struck out Ryan McMahon, got Austin Wynns to ground out and fanned Elehuris Montero to record his 15th […]

Brandon Belt Exits Early On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The left-handed slugger was pulled out of the contest due to left hamstring tightness. Manager John Schneider mentioned that Belt will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of his injury. Honestly, hamstring issues can […]

Andrew Abbott Extends Scoreless Streak

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott took the mound for his second career start on Saturday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The left-hander looked sharp as he went 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing five hits, and striking out four batters in the 8-4 win. The 24-year-old needed 105 pitches to work into the sixth inning, […]

J.D. Davis Back In The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old was a late scratch from Friday's game due to right hip tightness. He did appear as a pinch-hitter in the contest, so it doesn't sound like a major issue. Davis will cover […]

Carlos Correa Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa came up clutch for his team during Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The slugging infielder was hitless coming into the eighth inning, but came up with the biggest hit of the game. Correa launched a go-ahead grand slam off right-hander Adam Cimber in the eighth inning. The Twins […]

Jarren Duran Sitting Out On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The 26-year-old doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury, but is out of the lineup for the second straight game. It looks like the return of Adam Duvall is going to strip away playing […]

Seiya Suzuki Absent On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is absent from Saturday's starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 28-year-old outfielder. Suzuki is slashing .278/.367/.450 with six home runs and 19 RBI through his first 50 games of the season. Christopher Morel will bat third and cover right […]

Josh Fleming To Visit Specialist Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming (elbow) is scheduled to visit Dr. Keith Meister next week. There appears to be additional concern here as the Rays have decided to get Fleming's elbow evaluated in person. The fear is that Fleming could be forced to have season-ending Tommy John surgery. Fantasy managers will have to stay […]

Andres Gimenez Absent On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez is absent from Saturday's starting lineup versus the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for the slumping infielder. Gimenez is slashing .241/.304/.352 with three home runs and 17 RBI across 59 games this season. Tyler Freeman will cover second base and bat seventh versus right-hander […]