Kwik Trip 250 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Road America on Sunday for the Kwik Trip 250. (Have y'all been to a Kwik Trip? I recently moved to Iowa, where they're called Kwik Star, and there's one near me. It rules. Sorry, back to NASCAR.) This is the third visit to Road America for the Cup Series. […]

Soft Early-Season NFL Schedules for Fantasy Football - Strength of Schedule Draft Targets

It's been more than a few weeks since the NFL released the full 18-week schedules for the 2022 season. The Strength Of Schedule will always make a huge impact on how successful your fantasy team performs in your league. In DFS football, there are no worries about planning for season-long runs in contrast to redraft […]

Max Kepler Still Slumping At The Plate

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went hitless in three at-bats on Saturday during the 4-3 win against the Baltimore Orioles. He walked once and struck out twice in the contest. Kepler's slashing .237/.346/.394 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 34 runs, and two stolen bases across 70 games. Over his last 30 games, though, Kepler […]

Eloy Jimenez Could Be Back Next Week

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa gave an update on injured outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) on Saturday. During his presser, La Russa didn't rule out Jimenez returning at some point next week. La Russa said, "The question is how much does Eloy play in the outfield. There's a lot that's uncertain about Eloy yet. […]

P.J. Tucker Signs With 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed veteran forward P.J. Tucker to a three-year deal. The Sixers were viewed as the frontrunners for Tucker and that appears to be correct. He'll sign a three-year deal worth $33 million to join the 76ers. Tucker is a great locker room presence and will provide three-and-D contributions as well. He […]

Sonny Gray Walks Three Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray finished five innings of work in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. However, he didn't earn the win after allowing three runs on six hits and three walks. Gray's only bright spot was the five strikeouts he recorded. The 32-year-old's having a successful first campaign in Minnesota, posting […]

John Deere Classic - Showdown Round 4 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi Folks, Your friendly neighborhood Model Maniac checking in during Spencer's brief absence. I will do my best to replicate what he has provided in the past while also adding my personal showdown philosophy on how I go about targeting players in showdown […]

Victor Oladipo Returns To Miami

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has agreed to a deal to remain with the organization. Oladipo has reportedly signed a one-year deal worth $11 million for next season. This deal could end up being a huge steal for the Heat. Oladipo has been limited over the last few seasons, but does have plenty of upside. […]

Jorge Lopez Blows Save On Second Straight Day

Baltimore Orioles closer Jorge Lopez was victimized by a Minnesota Twins walk-off hit once again on Saturday. He entered Saturday's game in the ninth inning as the Orioles had a 4-2 lead and he wound up giving up four hits and two earned runs while recording just one out. The Twins won the game on […]

DeAndre Jordan Joins Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year deal with center DeAndre Jordan. The big man is far past his prime, but can still contribute in the NBA. He saw time with the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers last season. Nikola Jokic is expected to absorb a majority of the playing time at the […]

Seiya Suzuki On Track To Return Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) is on track to make his return to the field on Monday when the team takes on the Milwaukee Brewers. Suzuki has been on the injured list since late May due to a sprained left ring finger. The 27-year-old had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday […]

Thaddeus Young Returns To Toronto

The Toronto Raptors have decided to bring back forward Thaddeus Young on a two-year deal. The veteran forward will get $16 million over the next two seasons to stay in Toronto. Young is a decent player, but this is a terrible landing spot for his fantasy value. The Raptors have a crowded backcourt, which means […]

German Marquez Completes Bullpen Session Saturday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (thumb) completed a bullpen session on Saturday. According to Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders, Marquez said his right thumb felt fine after the session. Marquez developed a cut on his right thumb about a week ago. He attempted to pitch through the ailment on Wednesday, but struggled in the […]

Eric Hosmer Retreats To The Bench Saturday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is getting the day off on Saturday as the team takes on left-hander Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Luke Voit will be covering first base for the game. Hosmer has been on a steady decline since he came out of the gate with a .389/.457/.597 slash […]

Jae'Sean Tate Agrees To Three-Year Deal

Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate has agreed to a new deal with the organization. Tate has reportedly signed a three-year $21 million deal with the Rockets. The Rockets could've kept Tate for a $1.8 million team option, but they'd risk losing him the following season. Now, the Rockets have secured Tate for the next three […]

Malcolm Brogdon Viewed As Sixth Man

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon is expected to come off the bench next season. As expected, Brogdon is viewed as the sixth man off the bench. It appears the Celtics plan on starting Marcus Smart, which makes sense considering his upside on the defensive end. Brogdon should be able to have standard league value off […]

Cody Martin Gets Four-Year Extension

Charlotte Hornets guard Cody Martin has agreed to a new contract with the organization. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year $32 million deal with Charlotte. Martin put together the best season of his career last year. That being said, the Hornets have rewarded Martin with a new contract. He's expected to play consistent minutes off […]

Marcus Stroman Set For Rehab Outing Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. The 31-year-old has been working up his throwing regimen lately. He completed a live batting practice session this past Tuesday and threw a bullpen session on Friday. Stroman was placed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation […]

Kyle Farmer Exits Saturday's Game With Hand Injury

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer (hand) was lifted from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He was hit in his hand by a 100 mph fastball from Braves starter Spencer Strider. Matt Reynolds came on to run for Farmer after the incident. Farmer is coming off of a productive June in which he slashed .333/.398/.425 […]

Matt Chapman Strikes Out Twice Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman went 0-for-4 on Saturday with two strikeouts in the 6-2 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays. He's been in a slump as of late, slashing .174/.208/.348 over his last seven games. On the season, Chapman's batting just .220 with 11 HRs, 35 RBI, 40 runs, and no stolen […]

Mookie Betts Could Return Sunday Or Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on star outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) on Saturday. He stated that Betts could be activated from the injured list on either Sunday or Monday while adding that the 29-year-old would play second base upon his return. Betts has been out since mid-June due to a rib […]

Adam Duvall Exits After Being Hit In Hand

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (hand) was removed from Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He was hit by a pitch in his left hand in the second inning of the game. He initially stayed in the game and was picked off on first base. The following inning, however, Guillermo Heredia came on to take […]

Aroldis Chapman Walks Three Straight Batters In Return

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman had a rough outing in his return to the mound on Saturday. He entered Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians in the seventh inning and walked all three batters he faced prior to being removed from the game. He wound up being charged for […]

Wesley Matthews Returns To Bucks On One-Year Deal

Veteran guard/forward Wesley Matthews has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks. The 35-year-old will be paid the veteran's minimum in 2022-23. Last year, Matthews played 20.4 minutes per game and averaged 5.1 points per contest while shooting 39.5% from the field and 33.8% from three-point range. Despite being a career […]

Juan Toscano-Anderson Inks One-Year Deal With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent guard Juan Toscano-Anderson to a one-year deal worth the veteran's minimum. JTA became a free agent this offseason after his former team, the Golden State Warriors, declined to extend a qualifying offer to him. Toscano-Anderson spent each of the first three years of his career with the Warriors. […]

Zion Williamson To Sign Five-Year, $231 Million Extension

According to Shams Charania, the New Orleans Pelicans will be signing forward Zion Williamson to a five-year extension worth $231 million. Williamson has played in just 85 games since being drafted first overall by the franchise in 2019. He missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season after undergoing foot surgery in the offseason prior. The […]

Aaron Holiday Signs With Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Aaron Holiday to a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum. The 25-year-old will help give the team some extra veteran backcourt depth behind starting guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Holiday split the 2021-22 season between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns. He shot 37.9% from three-point range across […]

Danilo Gallinari Expected To Join Celtics

Veteran forward Danilo Gallinari is being waived by the San Antonio Spurs, who received the 33-year-old in the blockbuster trade that sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. After Gallinari officially becomes a free agent, he is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics. Gallo averaged 25.3 minutes per game with the […]

Donovan Mitchell Not Expected To Be Traded

While the Utah Jazz appear to be on the verge of a full rebuild after their blockbuster deal on Friday, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports that the team has no plans to trade star guard Donovan Mitchell. Jones states that the team is looking to build around Mitchell, utilizing their ample cash and plethora […]

Drew Eubanks Staying In Portland

Free-agent forward/center Drew Eubanks will stay with the Trail Blazers on a one-year deal. After Jusuf Nurkic was lost for the remainder of last season due to injury, Eubanks filled in nicely by averaging 12.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists throughout 31 starts. Although Nurkic will continue to man the middle, the 25-year-old may […]