A.J. Allmendinger Arguably Starting Too Well for Place-Differential Points

Although A.J. Allmendinger survived the crashes to earn back-to-back sixth-place finishes in the 2023 and 2024 Daytona 500s, he isn't one of the best options for DFS play on Saturday. Kaulig Racing tends to have speed at these tracks, but weirdly, Ty Dillon has looked faster all season on them, particularly when he contended for […]

Bo Nix Sharp in Final Preseason Tune-Up

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix looked strong in Saturday's 28-19 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints. The second-year passer led three drives, finishing 10-of-14 for 110 yards and a touchdown strike to Courtland Sutton. After guiding Denver to a playoff berth as a rookie, Nix enters 2025 with heightened expectations. The front office added […]

Austin Dillon Will Likely Be Too Conservative for DFS Consideration

After winning his way into the playoffs last week at Richmond, Austin Dillon will no longer feel any desperation to advance himself into the playoffs at any cost, so he is unlikely to score his third career win at Dayton after wrecking his opposition in both previous wins at the track. Most likely he will […]

Noah Gragson Has Place-Differential Potential as One of the Lowest-Starting Fords

Noah Gragson actually gave Beard Motorsports its only top five finish here at Daytona in the 2022 regular season finale, but that was mainly because his car was so slow that he was able to dodge the numerous wrecks. This time he starts 32nd as a result of his mediocre Richmond run for a Front […]

Victor Robles Reinstated, in Lineup on Saturday

The Seattle Mariners have reinstated outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and designated utility player Dylan Moore for assignment, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Robles is back after going on the IL on April 7 with a dislocated left shoulder. The 28-year-old is now facing a 10-game suspension in the majors […]

Poor Starting Position and Ford's Drafting Speed Make Todd Gilliland a Viable Option

Todd Gilliland has shown some speed on drafting tracks in the past, particularly in last year's first Atlanta race when he led a race-high 58 laps, but he mostly hasn't been a contender for the lead and Daytona is his worst drafting track. Although he started on the outside pole last year, he's never finished […]

Devin Neal Makes First Appearance in Loss vs. Broncos

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Devin Neal saw his first game action in Saturday's 28-19 loss to the Broncos. He finished with five carries for 20 yards and added two receptions for 10 yards, showing off his dual-threat ability after missing the first two preseason games with a hamstring injury. Neal is part of […]

Zane Smith Probably Starting Too Well for DFS Play

Even though Zane Smith might be the most improved driver of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, you probably don't want to start him at Daytona despite the fact that he did fight for the win in the last drafting track race at Atlanta. The problem is that the cancellation of qualifying resulted in a […]

Justin Haley has Strong Pass-Differential Potential

Although Justin Haley has had a pretty terrible season, he did win his one NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona in 2019, but that was entirely based on pit strategy and crash avoidance and that had almost nothing to do with him. He did also show strength on drafting tracks in the Xfinity Series for […]

Cole Custer's Daytona 500 Speed Makes Him a Solid Play

Although Cole Custer has had an invisible season with only a single top-10 finish, Daytona is one of the few tracks where you should strongly consider starting him. In this year's Daytona 500, Custer was attempting an outside pass on Denny Hamlin for the lead when he and the rest of the leaders crashed despite […]

Austin Hill Qualifies Poorly Enough for DFS Consideration

For all of Austin Hill's dominance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series drafting-track races, he has never shown anything similar at the Cup Series level. However, that doesn't really matter when assessing his potential for DFS lineups this weekend, since the finishing order is so unpredictable that it's better to focus on drivers who have better […]

Bennett Sousa to be Shut Down for At Least Two Weeks

Houston Astros reliever Bennett Sousa (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday (retroactive to Aug. 20) with left-elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old will miss more time than that, though, as the Astros announced he's dealing with a low-grade flexor/pronator strain and will go at least two weeks without throwing. The Astros plan to re-evaluate […]

Chris Olave Hauls in All Three Targets vs. Broncos

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave caught all three of his targets for 29 yards in Saturday's 28-19 loss to the Broncos. He and second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler showed early chemistry, connecting on a 12-yard gain during the Saints' first drive, which was an encouraging sign for fans. Still, shaky quarterback play remains a […]

Shawn Dubin Designated for Assignment

The Houston Astros have designated right-handed reliever Shawn Dubin for assignment and recalled righty AJ Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land, per a team announcement. The Astros are cutting Dubin from their 40-man roster amid a horrific August in which he has surrendered 13 earned runs on 14 hits, including four homers, with three strikeouts and […]

Kirby Yates Activated, Blake Snell Placed on Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they have activated reliever Kirby Yates (back) from the 15-day injured list and placed left-hander Blake Snell (personal) on the paternity list. Yates is returning after missing nearly a month with pain in his lower back. He went 4-3 with a 4.31 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, 44:12 K:BB, 13 […]

Spencer Rattler Gets Starting Nod in Loss to Broncos

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler got the start over rookie Tyler Shough, who opened last week's game against the Jaguars. Rattler went 5-of-8 for 43 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in Saturday's 28-19 loss to the Broncos. A positive sign for the Saints was his ability to connect with both starting receivers, completing […]

Matt Chapman Activated and Starting on Saturday

The San Francisco Giants have activated third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) from the 10-day injured list and optioned second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A Sacramento, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. After missing the minimum of 10 days with right-hand inflammation, Chapman is back at the hot corner on Saturday and hitting […]

Tyler Shough Scores Saints' Only Touchdown in Loss vs Broncos

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough entered the game in the second quarter of Saturday's 28-19 loss to the Broncos. He went 4-of-6 for 17 yards on his first drive, which ended with a 48-yard field goal from Blake Grupe. The 25-year-old rookie finished 12-of-20 for 102 yards, adding 20 rushing yards and a touchdown […]

Marcus Semien Out Saturday, Will Visit Doctor on Sunday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) will not play Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. Semien, who also missed Friday's game, has a left-foot contusion and is in a walking boot. The 34-year-old has been in pain since he fouled a ball off his foot in a […]

Jeff McNeil Back in Lineup on Saturday

New York Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (shoulder) is returning to the lineup on Saturday in a meeting with the Atlanta Braves. He'll hit fifth against right-hander Cal Quantrill after missing two straight games with soreness in his right shoulder. McNeil has hit a respectable .294/.342/.426 with one home run, eight RBI, and a 9:5 […]

Frankie Montas Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The New York Mets announced that they have placed right-hander Frankie Montas (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a UCL injury in his pitching elbow, retroactive to Friday. The team recalled righty Huascar Brazoban from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. UCL injuries often lead to long absences for pitchers, so it's possible that […]

Cooper Rush Sees Limited Action in Preseason Win

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Cooper Rush had a perfect passing day in the 30-3 preseason win over the Washington Commanders, completing all five passes for 59 yards and zero touchdowns. This outing marked a bright spot in what has otherwise been an unimpressive preseason for the 31-year-old, who previously spent eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. […]

Rasheen Ali Has Productive Preseason Outing

Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali showcased some versatility for the team in the 30-3 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders. Ali registered nine carries for 36 yards and a touchdown, adding five receptions for 16 yards. The second-year pick out of Marshall is currently listed as the RB4 on the depth chart, battling for […]

Devin Leary Has Subpar Preseason Outing

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Devin Leary had an unimpressive showing in the 30-3 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders, completing 17 of 23 passes for just 71 yards and zero touchdowns, averaging a mere 3.1 yards per attempt. The second-year, former day-three selection from Kentucky also added two carries for nine yards, averaging more yards on […]

Warriors Not Interested in Trading Moses Moody

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Golden State Warriors have "refused this summer to even entertain sign-and-trade scenarios" involving guard/forward Moses Moody. Trading or coming to terms on a new deal for Jonathan Kuminga remains the front office's top priority. Still, it's apparent the team isn't willing to include Moody in a trade, even […]

D'Ernest Johnson Leads Team in Carries, Finds End Zone in Preseason Win

Baltimore Ravens running back D'Ernest Johnson posted a solid stat line in the 30-3 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders, carrying the ball 17 times for 45 yards and scoring one touchdown, adding three receptions for 18 yards. Johnson's significant workload came while Baltimore primarily utilized their third- and fourth-stringers most of the game. Despite […]

Kevin Durant, Rockets Expected to Agree on New Contract

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Houston Rockets and forward Kevin Durant have had discussions regarding a new contract. The multi-time All-Star was traded to the Rockets during the offseason. There were those who believed a deal would get done immediately upon his arrival in Houston, although that hasn't happened. Windhorst reported that "there is […]

Warriors, Spurs Interested in Trey Murphy III

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Warriors and Spurs have expressed interest in New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (shoulder). Of course, it would be a win-win scenario for Golden State, considering the club has been desperately trying to move forward Jonathan Kuminga, who remains a restricted free agent. Without a doubt, Murphy […]

Zack Wheeler to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome, the team announced. Wheeler will need six to eight months to recover, which could put him in jeopardy for the start of 2026. This is a devastating blow to both the Phillies and fantasy managers, as the 35-year-old has once […]

Oneil Cruz Starting Rehab Assignment on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (head) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on Saturday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Cruz has been on the seven-day concussion injured list since Aug. 13. The hulking slugger got off a to a rough start in August before suffering the injury, as he went 5-for-41 […]