Despite Qualifying 33rd, Ross Chastain Not As Strong a DFS Option As Usual

Although Ross Chastain's consistently poor qualifying and somewhat improved racecraft made him a must-have a lot of weeks this year, Richmond probably isn't one of the best tracks to start him for DFS play even though he's starting 33rd. Chastain tends to finish better than he starts this season, but at Richmond, that has tended […]

Will Carson Hocevar's Speed Overcome His Lack of Racecraft?

Carson Hocevar has had a confusing season as he has shown an increase in speed from his rookie season while also seeming to show less racecraft. Although he has probably had better performance this year, his season somehow feels like a sophomore slump because he exceeded expectations last year and failed to meet them this […]

Not Enough Attrition at Richmond for Shane Van Gisbergen to Be Viable

Shane van Gisbergen has never started a race at Richmond in the NASCAR Cup Series and he wasn't much of a contender in last year's Xfinity race either, where he finished 15th a lap down. He did outqualify his teammate Ross Chastain in 27th, which isn't as much of a surprise as you might expect […]

Bubba Wallace Looking for Another Solid Richmond Race

Bubba Wallace has been strong at Richmond Raceway over the last couple of years, as the 23XI Racing driver has finished 13th or better in the last three races at "The Action Track," including a career-best fourth-place finish last year. In Saturday night's Cook Out 400, the No. 23 Toyota will roll off the starting […]

After Strong Iowa Run, Austin Cindric Might Surprise

After the speed he showed earlier in the season, Austin Cindric had a downturn in performance for most of the summer, but he had one of his best short-track drives two weeks ago at Iowa when he started fourth and finished 12th. It's possible he'll be fast at Richmond. Cindric doesn't typically run well here, […]

Corey Heim Probably Too Inexperienced to Contend at Richmond

After winning his seventh NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race of the season and first at Richmond on Friday night, Corey Heim returns to the track for Saturday's Cup Series race, but it's hard to see him contending since he qualified 32nd when his more experienced teammates Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace both qualified in the […]

Willson Contreras Out Again on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (foot) remains out of the lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees. Alec Burleson will play first and bat second against left-handed ace Max Fried. Contreras hasn't played since he took a pitch off the right foot on Tuesday and had to leave early in a 3-0 […]

Daniel Suarez Won't Benefit From the Same Strategy Play This Year

After years of futility at Richmond, Daniel Suárez surprisingly had one of the best runs of his Cup Series career here last year, where he led 93 laps and finished 10th, although Suárez's good run was predicted here. Nonetheless, don't expect him to repeat that feat this week. Last year, Suárez benefited from going on […]

Erik Jones Was Slow at Richmond Even When He Had Fast Cars

While Erik Jones has been nowhere near as slow as he was in 2023 and 2024, he's still been little more than a mid-packer this year and he hasn't been particularly known for his short track prowess especially after Joe Gibbs Racing fired him. That Jones Boi used to be strong at some short tracks […]

Zane Smith Not a Great DFS Option on Paper, but Typically Outperforms His Expectations

Like his Front Row Motorsports teammate Noah Gragson, Zane Smith has never finished in the top ten on a short track and his overall Richmond record is even worse than Gragson's as his best finish in last year's race was 23rd and even in the Craftsman Truck Series, he never finished better than fifth. However, […]

Noah Gragson Outqualifies His Teammates at Richmond But is Unlikely to Contend

Noah Gragson has never earned a top-10 finish on a short track before, but he did earn his second-best finish on this track type in the spring Richmond race in 2024 when he finished 12th. He also won the Xfinity Series race in 2021. Gragson starts 22nd in Saturday evening's event, where he did outqualify […]

Packers' Marshawn Lloyd Set for Preseason Debut

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin) is expected to make his preseason debut Sunday against the Colts. The 2024 rookie appeared in just one game before suffering an ankle injury and later required an emergency appendectomy that ended his season. Lloyd enters 2025 healthy and projects as the primary change-of-pace option behind starter […]

Jhoan Duran Feels "100%"

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran (ankle) told Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer that he feels "100%" after taking a comebacker off his right ankle Friday. Duran is walking without a limp, according to Lauber. The hard-throwing right-hander left on a cart after the Washington Nationals' Paul DeJong lined an infield single off him in […]

Alan Roden Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have placed outfielder Alan Roden (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb and recalled fellow outfielder James Outman from Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins scratched Roden from their lineup on Friday, and now he'll miss at least a week and a half because of the […]

Pirates' Bubba Chandler Staying at Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to announce their starter for Sunday, but it won't be Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old right-hander will remain in Triple-A, where he's scheduled to start tonight. Many expected Chandler to make his MLB debut this weekend, but the Pirates are opting for more development time. The hard-throwing prospect owns a 5-5 […]

Bowden Francis has Started a Throwing Progression

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis (shoulder) has begun throwing while rehabbing at the team's Florida complex. It's unclear as to how far he has been able to throw, but it's good news nonetheless that he has progressed to this point. He plans on ramping up his distance thrown and pitch count, but he is […]

Bubba Chandler Staying at Triple-A for Now

The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to announce their starter for Sunday, but it won't be Bubba Chandler. The 22-year-old right-hander will remain in Triple-A, where he's scheduled to start tonight. Many expected Chandler to make his MLB debut this weekend, but the Pirates are opting for more development time. The hard-throwing prospect owns a 5-5 […]

Harry Ford Homers Again Friday

Seattle Mariners prospect Harry Ford launched a 411-foot homer on Friday, bringing his total to 15 on the year. The 22-year-old has impressed at Triple-A with a strong plate approach, walking at a 15.3% rate while keeping his strikeouts at just 18.9%. Ford is slashing .294/.412/.479 this season and looks ready for the next step. […]

Josh Jacobs Not Playing in Second Preseason Game

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will not play in Saturday's second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Packers beat writer Mike Spofford. Jacobs will take a seat after playing just one offensive snap in the preseason opener last week against the New York Jets. Most of the team's key starters won't […]

Kutter Crawford Hopes to be Throwing by October

Boston Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford (wrist) is recovering well from the surgery that he had on his right wrist back on July 2, which was a procedure that ended his season. He anticipates that he will be throwing by October, leading to the hope that he will be ready by Spring Training. It has […]

Aiva Arquette Clubs First Pro Home Run

Miami Marlins shortstop prospect Aiva Arquette launched his first professional home run Friday in just his eighth game with High-A Beloit. The seventh overall pick in June's draft, Arquette already ranks as the organization's No. 2 prospect. At 6'5", he brings rare size and raw power to the shortstop position, with legitimate 30-homer upside. While […]

Why Kenneth Walker III is a League-Winning RB in Fantasy Football (2025)

Any experienced fantasy football manager knows the importance of rostering elite running backs. The position carries legendary upside, and if you draft the correct back, he can single-handedly carry your team to a title. While running the football had fallen out of favor in recent years, running backs made a big comeback in 2024. We […]

6 Cheap Fantasy Football Value Picks: Joey's Later-Round Draft Targets (2025)

Every fantasy manager is always focused on the first few rounds of drafts. These are the best players in the NFL, and these are the players that are going to help you beat your opponent each week. However, the later rounds of drafts are just as important as the first few rounds. If you can […]

C.J. Stroud, Several Starters to Play Against Panthers

The Houston Texans will play several starters on Saturday in their second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, including quarterback C.J. Stroud, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Wide receiver Nico Collins will also get a few series on offense with Stroud this weekend, while running back Dameon Pierce will be held out. […]

Who Should I Draft? TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson Fantasy Football Outlooks

The New England Patriots are trying to return to their winning ways after a few down years. As part of their push to add playmakers, they selected running back TreVeyon Henderson from Ohio State near the top of the second round. Henderson will join incumbent running back Rhamondre Stevenson as the top two options in […]

Carlos Narvaez Battling Knee Soreness

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez (knee) has been battling knee soreness of late, which is the reason for his absence from the lineup earlier in the week. While he did return to play on Friday night, he was absent from Saturday's lineup, giving way to the possibility that he could be fatigued or still […]

6 Overvalued Fantasy Football Picks to Avoid - Dave's All-Bust Team (2025)

Every year, dedicated fantasy football managers spend hours trying to figure out which players they should select in their annual fantasy football draft. What’s equally important, but sometimes overlooked, is identifying which players you should actively avoid. Busts are not fun to discuss. It’s much more enjoyable to talk about the players you think will […]

Joey Pollizze's Fantasy Football Bold Predictions for 2025 - Tetairoa McMillan, Justin Fields, Calvin Ridley, Christian McCaffrey

Every season, things happen that fantasy managers don't see coming. Some of these last year included Chase Brown finishing as the RB12, Chuba Hubbard finishing as the RB13, Brian Thomas Jr. finishing as the WR4, Terry McLaurin finishing as the WR5, and Brock Bowers finishing as the overall TE1.  If you put together a bold […]

5 Wide Receiver Fantasy Football Sleepers and Draft Values: WR3s With Upside (2025)

Most fantasy football leagues have flex positions, allowing players to choose from a running back, a wide receiver, and a tight end. In formats where players are rewarded for receptions and receiving points, we aim to secure the flex position, typically held by a receiver. Sometimes, receivers being priced as a WR3, meaning WR36 or […]

Andrew Heaney to Pitch in Relief for the Rest of the Year

Pittsburgh Pirates interim manager Don Kelly said that left-hander Andrew Heaney will pitch out of the bullpen for the rest of the year, according to Noah Hiles of Pittsburgh PG. It effectively kills what little fantasy value Heaney had left in 2025. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw is currently 5-10 for the Bucs with a 4.99 […]