MMA DFS DraftKings Value Picks For UFC 316

It is a big night for 135-lb. fighters, and Patchy Mix might have the most to say for the evening. We get two title fights in this PPV event set to take place in Newark, New Jersey, but I am most excited to see Mix make his UFC debut and another outing for Joshua Van […]

Noah Cameron Tosses Six Shutout Frames on Thursday

Kansas City Royals left-handed pitching prospect Noah Cameron continued his incredible start to his MLB career on Thursday. Facing the St. Louis Cardinals, the southpaw tossed six shutout frames with two hits and two free passes. He struck out three. Through his first 31 2/3 innings in the majors, Cameron has posted a stellar 0.85 […]

David Festa Allows Eight Runs in Loss

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa allowed six hits and eight earned runs across 3 2/3 innings in his loss to the Athletics on Thursday. Festa struck out six batters and allowed two walks. The 25-year-old ran into trouble early as he allowed an RBI single to Brent Rooker and a three-run shot to infielder Max […]

Max Muncy Hits Three-Run Shot In Victory

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run during their victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Muncy would hit the three-run shot in the opening frame off Minnesota right-hander David Festa. This long ball scored Brent Rooker and infielder Jacob Wilson. Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this […]

Jacob Wilson Tallies Three Hits on Thursday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson went 3-for-5 with a home run during Thursday's victory over the Minnesota Twins. Wilson went deep in the third inning off Minnesota right-hander David Festa. This was Wilson's sixth-straight tallying at least one hit. Over his last 16 contests, the rookie infielder has posted a stellar .444/.493/.667 slash line with five […]

Johan Oviedo to Throw Live Batting Practice This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow) came out of his bullpen session on Tuesday in Bradenton feeling good and is expected to throw live batting practice this week as well. Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk referred to Oviedo's bullpen as a "nice, monumental moment." The 27-year-old is recovering from Tommy John surgery that he […]

Tim Mayza Cleared for Plyometric Program

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Tim Mayza (lat) had serial imaging done on his shoulder late last week by Dr. Anthony Romeo in Chicago and was cleared to start a plyometric workout program, which he will do for the next two weeks, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Colin Beazley. If Mayza avoids a setback with his […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/6/25)

Fridays make for some of the best MLB DFS slates, and tonight is no slouch either. We have 12 games on FanDuel and DraftKings tonight, and some fantastic options on the mound and at the plate for our DFS lineups. There doesn't seem to be any serious weather threats tonight, which is a relief, and […]

Dauri Moreta Nearing a Return to the Big Leagues

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Dauri Moreta (elbow) remains on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis and is nearing a major-league return. Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said he "would have no issues with recommending him for game readiness very soon." Moreta had a stretch where he didn't give up a run in seven of […]

6 Fantasy Football Offenses to Target and Avoid in Drafts: Team Outlooks and Player Analysis (2025)

Fantasy football managers want to know which explosive offenses to stack and which murky situations to steer clear of. Even the most skilled players can struggle when trapped in low-scoring and poorly coached systems. It's about recognizing not only who's talented but also knowing who is in the right situation. If the quarterback is a […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ROS Updates for Week 11 (2025) - Jose Ramirez, Cal Raleigh, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena Jacob Wilson

Somehow, we're already set for Week 11 of the MLB and fantasy baseball season, and hopefully, your team is in good shape. Either way, you should be looking to make moves to set yourself up for future success. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball […]

Framber Valdez Dominates the Pirates on Thursday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez (6-4) had a smash spot on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and made the most of it. He worked seven innings, allowed four hits, two earned runs, walked three, and struck out 11 batters. The 11 strike outs were the most he's had in any start this season, and he […]

Marcus Semien Goes Deep Twice on Thursday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rays. The two home runs were his fifth and sixth of the season. Semien has gotten off to a slow start for his standards this season. Still, he showed some life on Thursday by providing some […]

Ian Happ Records Three Hits and Goes Yard on Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was seeing the ball well on Thursday, as he blasted his fourth home run, his 13th double, and went 3-for-6 on the evening. The long ball came in the sixth inning with one on and one out to help extend the Cubs' lead to 5-0, and help them eventually win […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Records Five Hits in Thursday's Doubleheader

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had a monster day Thursday in a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Between the two games, he went 5-for-10 with three RBI as the Royals split the doubleheader. The Royals slugger has been on a tear the last month of the season, as he slashed .330/.375/.464 in […]

Marcus Stroman Nearing a Rehab Assignment

According to Bryan Hoch, beat writer for the New York Yankees, the Yankees are building up Marcus Stroman (knee) as a starting pitcher, Aaron Boone said. Stroman threw live batting practice again on Thursday, felt good, and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The news is positive for Stroman and the Yankees, as he hasn't […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 6/6/2025)

We've got a full slate with 15 games on Friday, so there are plenty of favorable spots to choose from to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to go 4-0 on our NRFI picks, which usually range from +100 to -140 odds. There are a few intriguing spots […]

20 Worst NFL First-Round Draft Picks Since 2000

With the 2025 NFL Draft behind us, let’s take a look back at the 20 worst first-round picks since 2000. Which players were the biggest busts over the past 25 years and did not live up to exp...

UFL Best Bets: Conference Championship Games

Here we are, already at the 2025 UFL postseason. We wait all year for the season to start, and the end is almost near. Also, I just have to mention again what a disservice it is to the league and fans everywhere that the venues for these games were decided weeks ago outside of the […]

Alex Caruso Shines Off the Bench in Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso was excellent in his team's Game 1 loss to the Pacers in the NBA Finals. While playing 28 minutes to lead the Thunder's second unit, he finished with 11 points, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and two assists. He would have been hailed as one of the heroes […]

Luguentz Dort Knocks Down Five Triples in Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort finished with 15 points in Game 1 against the Pacers, finishing as the team's third-highest scorer behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. All 15 of his points came on three-pointers, as he went 5-for-9 from long range and also added four steals, four rebounds, two blocks, and an […]

Matthew Liberatore Dealing with Fatigue

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Matthew Liberatore (fatigue) is dealing with some fatigue following his start on Thursday. Liberatore got the nod in the second game of their doubleheader on Thursday against the Royals. The 25-year-old left the game after logging four innings of work. He allowed eight hits and seven runs and only struck […]

Cason Wallace Moves into the Starting Lineup in Game 1 Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace moved into the starting five in place of Isaiah Hartenstein for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, as the team went with a smaller look. Wallace played 33 minutes, compared to just 17 for Hartenstein, and finished with six points, two rebounds, an assist, a steal, and a block. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 38 Points in Game 1 Defeat

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 38 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but his Thunder couldn't hold on to defeat the Pacers. SGA missed a shot with 11.0 seconds remaining, and Tyrese Haliburton knocked down the game-winner to give the Pacers an upset, 111-110 victory on the road. […]

Eduardo Tait Continues to Show Power

Philadelphia Phillies catching prospect Eduardo Tait has continued to hit for power during his second stint with Low-A Clearwater. During this first game of a doubleheader on Thursday, Tait went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run. Over his last 14 contests, the young backstop has held an impressive .352/.413/.611 slash line with five […]

Obi Toppin Drops 17 Points in Game 1

Indiana Pacers forward/center Obi Toppin played an extremely important role off the bench for his squad in their Game 1 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City. He knocked down five three-pointers and finished with 17 points, five rebounds, and two assists in his 25 minutes. He finished with the second-most points on the team […]

Aaron Nesmith Posts a Double-Double in Pacers Game 1 Victory

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith had 10 points and a team-high 12 rebounds in 31 minutes in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He was one of three Pacers with a double-double on the night, joining Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. Nesmith knocked down three three-pointers and added an assist and a blocked shot while […]

Brady House Extends Hitting Streak to Seven Games

Washington Nationals infield prospect Brady House went 3-for-5 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Worcester on Thursday evening. This performance extended House's current hitting streak to seven games. This was also his second long ball over his past three games and third over his last seven contests. During this seven-game stretch, the […]

Pascal Siakam Leads the Pacers with 19 Points in Game 1 Win

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam scored a team-high 19 points on Thursday night to help the Pacers secure a road win in the first game of the NBA Finals. Siakam added 10 rebounds to finish with a double-double and also chipped in three assists and a blocked shot. Siakam led a balanced scoring attack that […]