Max Fried, Cam Schlittler to Start Against Blue Jays

The New York Yankees plan to have left-hander Max Fried (finger) make his first start of the second half of the season in Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays in Canada, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Meanwhile, rookie Cam Schlittler (arm), who has been dealing with arm soreness, is scheduled to start […]

Edward Cabrera to Start on Tuesday Against Padres

MLB.com's Christina De Nicola reports that Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) will make his next start on Tuesday versus the visiting San Diego Padres. Right-hander Eury Perez will get the ball for the series opener on Monday, while right-hander Sandy Alcantara will start in the series finale on Wednesday. Cabrera was pulled from his […]

Can Kyle Larson Get Out of Summer Slump at Dover?

It hasn't been a great summer for Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team. Ever since his dominating win at Kansas back in early May, Larson has just one top-five finish (a fifth-place result at Michigan) and three results of 35th or worse in the eight Cup Series races since then. Larson also […]

Clippers "Strongly Considering" Signing Chris Paul

According to Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations, Lawrence Frank, the team is reportedly contemplating signing free-agent guard Chris Paul. "What I'd say about Chris is he's a great player," said Frank. "He's a great Clipper. Of course, we're strongly considering him." The 40-year-old has been in the National Basketball Association for two decades. […]

Denny Hamlin Has All Ingredients of Great DFS Pick at Dover

Denny Hamlin is one of the most expensive drivers on this weekend's DraftKings slate for NASCAR ($11,000), but the Joe Gibbs Racing driver has a good chance of making it worth picking him on Sunday. Hamlin will start from 13th place for Sunday's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400, which gives him some place-differential upside, and the […]

Michael Busch Getting Sunday Off

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is retreating to the bench with a tough left-hander on the mound in Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Veteran Justin Turner is at first base and will bat eighth versus Red Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet. Although Busch is having a great year […]

Pete Alonso Out Sunday With "Right-Hand Contusion"

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) has a "right-hand contusion" near the base of his thumb, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, and although he's not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, he could be available off the bench. […]

Chase Elliott on Pole at Dover Thanks to Washout

Practice and qualifying was rained out at Dover Motor Speedway this weekend, which means the starting lineup was set by NASCAR's metric. That puts Chase Elliott on the pole for Sunday afternoon's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 race. Chase is an elite racer at "The Monster Mile" and should be a contender to win this weekend's […]

Jonathan Aranda on the Bench Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda will get the day off on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles with left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound. Yandy Diaz will man first base and bat third, while Junior Caminero will serve as the designated hitter and hit cleanup. Jose Caballero draws into […]

Shane Bieber Will Make Next Rehab Appearance on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) will make his next rehab appearance on Tuesday with one of the Guardians' minor league affiliates, according to MLB.com. Bieber is working his way back from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in April 2024. He's made two rehab appearances in the Arizona Complex League, throwing 4 1/3 […]

Josh Giddey, Bulls Still Far Apart on a New Contract

Restricted free-agent guard Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls remain far apart on a new, long-term contract. The 2021 No. 6 overall pick is seeking around $30 million annually. Yet, the Bulls are looking to retain him at roughly $20 million per year. Giddey spent his first three seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder before […]

Ross Chastain Has Been Elite at Dover in Next Gen Era

Ross Chastain has been one of the best at Dover Motor Speedway in the Next Gen era. Will that continue this weekend? In the three races ran here with the latest race car, Chastain has the best average finish (5.7), and the second-best acerage driver rating, and had led a combined 184 laps over that […]

Noelvi Marte Starting in Right Field on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is getting the start in right field on Sunday for his team's game against the New York Mets. Marte has played multiple infield positions so far in his career, but this is his first big-league start in the outfield. He was one of the Reds' hottest hitters entering the […]

Steven Kwan Optimistic About Lingering Wrist Issue, Remains Out on Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (wrist) received an injection for a nagging issue in his right wrist earlier this week but is "happy with the progression of it so far," according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Kwan is not in the lineup for his team's game on Sunday against the Athletics, which marks his third […]

Warriors Reluctant to Give Jonathan Kuminga a Long-Term Deal

Restricted free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga remains without a new contract. The 22-year-old received an offer sheet from the Golden State Warriors a few weeks ago. However, he's seeking a long-term deal that pays him roughly $25 million per year. Kuminga's agent has had conversations with Dubs' officials in Las Vegas during Summer League, although it's […]

Alex Bowman Has Been Stellar at Dover Lately

Alex Bowman should be able to challenge for a good finish (and possibly even the win) in this weekend's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Since 2019, this has been a great track for "Bowman the Showman," as he has collected one win and five top-fives over his last seven starts at "The […]

Brandon Lowe Out of Lineup on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (foot) is not in the lineup for his team's game on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Lowe was pulled early from Tampa Bay's game on Saturday, but has not yet been placed on the injured list. The 30-year-old previously missed time this season with an oblique issue and […]

Josh Berry Has Upside at Dover

One driver to watch for Sunday's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 is Josh Berry. He has already made two starts in the Cup Series at this track and finished 14th in one of them and 10th in the other. In the Xfinity Series, Berry has three starts under his belt and has one victory and two […]

Luis Garcia Progressing on Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) is currently on a rehab assignment, and the team is moving him from the Florida Complex League to Single-A Fayetteville. Garcia underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in May 2023 and suffered a setback while on a rehab assignment in 2025. He was able to throw […]

Carson Hocevar Will have Plenty of Upside for Dover DFS Lineups

Carson Hocevar of Spire Motorsports will start 33rd for Sunday's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway after practice and qualifying were cancelled due to harsh rain conditions. Hocevar is the only driver from Spire to have a starting position outside of the top 30 for this week's race. In his only prior race […]

Should DFS Players Consider Ryan Preece for Dover Lineups?

RFK Racing's Ryan Preece will start 11th for this week's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Preece has the best starting position for this week's race out of the three RFK entries. In eight Cup starts at Dover, Preece has three top-20 finishes and scored positive Place Differential six times. After 20 races […]

J.T. Realmuto Gets Sunday Off

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will hit the bench for his team's game on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Angels. It's an afternoon game following a night game, so this is likely just a planned day off for the veteran backstop. Rafael Marchan will take his place behind the plate and bat eighth. In […]

Could Bubba Wallace Pay Off for Dover DFS Lineups?

Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing will start in the 22nd position for this week's race at Dover, the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400, after practice and qualifying were cancelled due to rain. The last time that Wallace started a Dover Cup race outside of the top 20 was in 2023. In 10 starts at Dover, Wallace […]

Jasson Dominguez Returns to Lineup on Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is back in the lineup, batting leadoff and playing left field for his team's Sunday afternoon game against the Atlanta Braves. Dominguez was on the bench for Saturday's game against Atlanta, with Cody Bellinger playing left field and Trent Grisham in center field. The Yankees continue to divide playing […]

Marcell Ozuna Returns to Lineup on Sunday

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is back in the team's lineup for a game against the New York Yankees on Sunday. He's batting sixth versus right-hander Marcus Stroman. It'll be the first start since July 12 for Ozuna, though he did pinch-hit and strike out in a 12-9 loss on Saturday. The slumping 34-year-old […]

Should Fantasy Managers Roster Daniel Suarez at Dover?

Trackhouse Racing's Daniel Suarez will start 18th for Sunday's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway after practice and qualifying were cancelled due to weather. Suarez will have the lowest starting position of the week of the three Trackhouse drivers at Dover. In 12 races at the site, Suarez has nine top-20 finishes, including […]

Trevor Cahill Retires

Veteran right-hander Trevor Cahill has decided to end his comeback bid and retire, according to J.P. Hoornstra of Newsweek. Cahill hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021 or in the minors since 2022. He attempted to resurrect his career with the Gastonia Ghost Peppers of the Atlantic League this season, but a knee injury forced […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Zach Thompson's "My Guys"

The All-Star break is a great chance to catch your breath and evaluate your fantasy baseball team for the rest of the season. We're past the halfway point in the fantasy season, and it's time to get your team ready for the push to the finish line. We've already seen some huge breakout performances in […]

Noah Gragson Will Start at the Back of the Pack At Dover

Front Row Motorsports driver Noah Gragson will start 36th after practice and qualifying was cancelled due to rain for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 at Dover Motor Speedway. Gragson's starting position is the lowest of all Ford drivers for this week's Cup race. In two previous Cup starts at Dover, Gragson has one top-10 finish […]

Jon Singleton to Join Astros

The Astros are set to recall first baseman Jon Singleton from Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He'll come up with the Astros facing a rash of injuries in their infield. Now 33 years old, Singleton debuted with the Astros as a highly touted prospect in 2014, but his career hasn't gone according […]