Nolan Jones Out Again Versus Right-Hander

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Nolan Jones is back on the bench for Friday's contest on the road in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. It's the second straight day the left-handed hitter has been benched against a righty, with Jhonkensy Noel starting in right field again and batting eighth. Jones was the team's […]

NBA DFS Showdown Targets for 5/2/25 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers! This article gives you a daily grasp of a few targets we can use for GPPs and cash. The rest of my picks can be found in our Premium RotoBaller Discord, along with my best props for the evening. Join […]

Daulton Varsho Resting Against Guardians

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho will take the day off on Friday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre. Myles Straw will draw into the lineup in center field and will bat eighth against Guardians left-hander Logan Allen. The left-handed-hitting Varsho will be rested against the southpaw after returning from the injured list […]

Collin Oliver Signs Four-Year Deal With Green Bay

Former Oklahoma State linebacker Collin Oliver has signed a four-year, $4.6 million deal with the Green Bay Packers. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. The Oklahoma City native was chosen with the No. 159 overall pick in April's draft. Oliver didn't miss a game throughout his first three seasons as a Cowboy and started all […]

Johan Rojas Resting In Series Opener

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is sitting out of Friday's series opener against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. Cal Stevenson will start in center field and bat ninth against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Rojas will get a breather after starting the last 14 games in center field after Brandon Marsh (hamstring) landed […]

Ketel Marte Reinstated From 10-Day Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and outfielder Jorge Barrosa was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Thursday in a corresponding move. Arizona's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies isn't out yet, but fantasy managers should expect Marte to be back […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Likely Several Weeks From Rehab Assignment

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is still building strength in his quadriceps muscles, and the Braves don't know exactly when he will begin playing in minor-league rehab games, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Bowman's best guess is that Acuna will begin his minor-league rehab assignment in a couple of weeks. The Braves aren't […]

Smael Mondon Jr. Inks Rookie Deal With Philly

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, former Georgia Bulldog linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. signed a four-year, $4.595 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia selected the Georgia native in the fifth round of last month's draft, though he was initially projected as a third-round talent. A five-star recruit out of high school, he was a three-year […]

Gleyber Torres Dealing With Tight Hamstring, Won't Play Friday

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that second baseman Gleyber Torres' hamstring was feeling a little tight, which is why he was removed as a precaution in Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Angels. Torres will not start in Game 2 of the series in Anaheim but was not sent for testing. Torres continued to […]

Gunnar Hoglund Making First MLB Start Against Marlins

Athletics right-handed pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund has officially been called up from Triple-A Las Vegas and will make his first major-league start in Friday's series opener on the road against the Miami Marlins. Hoglund, who is considered the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets his first big-league call-up after posting a strong 2.43 […]

Gavin Lux, Jake Fraley Sitting Against A Southpaw

Cincinnati Reds outfielders Gavin Lux and Jake Fraley are both out of the starting lineup with a left-hander on the mound for Friday's series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals. Santiago Espinal is in left field and is batting fifth, while Blake Dunn gets the nod in right field and is in the nine-hole against […]

Liover Peguero Recalled From Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted infielder Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis. In a corresponding move, the Pirates optioned right-handed pitcher Hunter Stratton to Triple-A. Peguero has spent 63 games in Pittsburgh over the past three seasons and held an overall .237/.280/.370 slash line with seven home runs. He spent most of his time in the […]

Hunter Dobbins Slated To Start On Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins is slated to start Saturday's contest against the Minnesota Twins. Dobbins made his MLB debut earlier this season and has performed quite well. Through his first 11 innings of work, Dobbins has posted a 2.54 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP. He has struck out 11 batters and shown […]

Logan Gilbert Could Return Before The End Of May

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) could return before the end of the month. Shannon Drayer reported that his outlook is "better than what it was initially." Gilbert was placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 flexor strain. The 27-year-old has yet to resume throwing; however, given this report, Gilbert may […]

Valente Bellozo Recalled Ahead Of Friday's Start

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Valente Bellozo was recalled ahead of his start on Friday evening against the Athletics. The 25-year-old has already logged eight innings in the major leagues and held a solid 2.25 ERA with a 1.63 WHIP. He struck out six batters and served up four walks. Last summer, Bellozo made his MLB […]

Austin Hays Hits 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds have placed outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 29. The Reds activated backstop Tyler Stephenson (oblique) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Hays has already had a stint on the injured list due to a calf strain and will now face his second absence […]

Deiveson Figueiredo Returns To Action

Former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will look to get back in the win column when he takes on former interim title challenger Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Des Moines on Saturday. Figueiredo was last seen in action at UFC Macau, where he was dominated by former bantamweight champion Petr Yan en […]

Tyler Stephenson Activated From 10-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (oblique) was activated off the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. In a corresponding move, the Reds placed outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Stephenson has been sidelined through the first month of the campaign but should be in line to make […]

Cory Sandhagen Set For UFC Des Moines Main Event

Former interim title challenger Cory Sandhagen will look to get back in the win column when he faces off against a former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Des Moines on Saturday. Sandhagen was last seen in action back in August 2024 at UFC Abu Dhabi where he lost a […]

Bo Nickal Set For Co-Main Event

Undefeated Bo Nickal will look to remain undefeated as he faces off against former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines on Saturday. Nickal is coming off a lackluster decision win over Paul Craig at UFC 309, where he decided to strike with Craig instead of taking him […]

Reinier de Ridder An Underdog At UFC Des Moines

Former two-division ONE champion Reinier de Ridder is scheduled to take on undefeated Bo Nickal in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines on Saturday. De Ridder is already 2-0 inside the Octagon with a pair of submission wins and now boasts 13 submissions in 19 wins. He was last seen in action at UFC […]

Daniel Rodriguez Looks To Win Second Consecutive Fight

On Saturday, Daniel Rodriguez is set to face off against Santiago Ponzinibbio on the main card of UFC Des Moines. Rodriguez won in seven of his first eight trips to the Octagon, with the lone loss coming via controversial decision to Nicolas Dalby. In his last bout, Rodriguez rebounded from a three-fight skid with a […]

Florio's Football Show: Where are Rookies Being Drafted?

The NFL Draft has come and gone and now we get to the important drafts - our fantasy football ones! But where are all these rookies going in drafts? Michael F. Florio has done multiple redraft and dynasty rookie drafts to let you know and help get you ready for yours! Be sure to also […]

Paul Skenes Dealt Third Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes allowed three earned runs on five hits in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The 22-year-old fell to 3-3 on the season, striking out two batters while allowing four free passes. Skenes cruised through the first four innings in this one, but ran into trouble in the fifth, […]

Santiago Ponzinibbio Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights

Santiago Ponzinibbio will look to win back-to-back fights when he takes on Daniel Rodriguez on the main card of UFC Des Moines on Saturday. Ponzinibbio was last seen in action at UFC Vegas 101, where he got back in the win column by scoring a TKO win over Carlston Harris. Ponzinibbio owns three Performance of […]

Ian Happ Collects Three Hits In Win

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He added two singles, scored twice, struck out, and drew a walk. The 30-year-old stuffed the stat sheet on Thursday, but like most of his teammates, did most of his damage once Pirates starter […]

Daniel Marcos Looks To Remain Undefeated

Daniel Marcos will look to remain undefeated when he takes on Montel Jackson on the main card of UFC Des Moines on Saturday. Since signing with the UFC, Marcos has gone 4-0 with one NC, defeating some tough bantamweights, most recently outworking Adrian Yanez to a razor-close decision after a dominant unanimous nod over John […]

Dansby Swanson Tallies Two More Hits

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson went 2-for-4 with a home run and a single in Thursday's 8-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Georgia native connected on his sixth long ball of the season off of Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes to give the Cubbies their first run of the game -- sparking their eventual comeback. […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Des Moines: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo

The UFC will return to Iowa for the first time in nearly 25 years with UFC Des Moines this Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. The event will be headlined by a bantamweight matchup between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo, with a middleweight bout between Bo Nickal and Reinier de Ridder set to feature the co-main […]

Blade Tidwell Promoted To Major Leagues

The New York Mets are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Blade Tidwell to the major league roster. Mike Mayer of Metsmerized noted that manager Carlos Mendoza discussed the possibility of using a spot starter over the weekend. Tidwell has spent the start of the campaign with Triple-A Syracuse. Through his first 27 frames of work, the […]