Mike Gesicki Blocking More In Training Camp

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki hasn't seen many targets in 11-on-11 work through four training camp practices so far. After seeing more snaps either out wide or in the slot than in a traditional tight end spot in 2021, Gesicki said he was in line on Saturday. The wide-zone scheme is a key component […]

Van Jefferson To See Specialist For His Knee

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) will visit with a specialist on Monday for a knee issue that has been bothering him in training camp, according to a source. He's been doing maintenance and faces the possibility of missing a few weeks. Jefferson will have more information after his appointment with a specialist, […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (knee) has been scratched from Sunday's starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies with left knee discomfort. For now, fantasy managers should consider Hayes to be day-to-day. The 25-year-old will have Monday's off day to rest up, so perhaps he'll be ready to go again in the series opener against […]

Kyle Busch Starts In 10th Place Sunday

Kyle Busch is coming off a disqualification and will start in 10th place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Last week at Pocono looked like the week where Busch broke out of his slump with a second-place finish. However, in the post-race inspection, Busch and teammate Denny Hamlin were disqualified and they finished 35th and […]

Jarred Kelenic Returning To Seattle

The Seattle Mariners are calling up outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday. It's unknown if he'll be in the starting lineup on Sunday against Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi, but there's a good chance he will be with rookie Julio Rodriguez (hand) leaving Saturday's game early after being hit by a pitch. […]

Verizon 200: NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It’s time for the Brickyard as the Nascar Cup Series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Verizon 200. This week’s race will not take place at the oval track but instead on the road course for only the second time in Cup […]

Todd Gilliland Will Start In Ninth

Todd Gilliland, shockingly, will be starting inside the top 10 in ninth place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Gilliland has not done much this season, so this is a pleasant surprise that he did this well in qualifying. Gilliland has stats this season of zero wins, zero top-fives and zero top-10 finishes, which shows […]

Brewers Have Discussed Joey Gallo

The New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers have discussed outfielder Joey Gallo, who may fit Milwaukee much better than New York City. The Brewers were in on outfielder Andrew Benintendi before the Royals dealt him to the Yankees, and they could use another outfielder. USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale mentioned the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay […]

Chase Elliott Starts In Eighth Place

Chase Elliott will be looking to get his fifth win of the season while starting in eighth place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Technically, Elliott did win last week, but he came across the line third, so he will be looking for back-to-back wins. However, he has a fantastic streak going on in the […]

Tyler O'Neill Not Starting Against Nationals

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. O'Neill left Saturday's game early with leg cramps, which is why he's out of the lineup for the series finale. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Injuries have limited the 27-year-old to just 55 […]

Michael McDowell Will Start Seventh

Michael McDowell will be starting inside the top 10 in seventh place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. McDowell has been in the news lately, as he has been stripped of 100 points, which drops him a lot in the standings. However, McDowell needed to win to get into the playoffs anyway, so it doesn't […]

Starling Marte Resting Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Marte will receive a break after starting the team's last nine games. Since the All-Star break, he's hitting .367 (11-for-30) with two home runs, five RBI and five runs scored in seven games to raise his season […]

X-Rays Negative On Julio Rodriguez

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that X-rays on rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez's hand were "negative and he's going through ongoing assessments in Houston as we speak." Rodriguez was hit by a pitch on the hand on Saturday against the Houston Astros, but fortunately he didn't break anything in his hand. There's still a […]

Ryan Blaney Starts Inside The Top 10

Ryan Blaney will be starting inside the top 10 in sixth place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Blaney is one of the drivers with zero wins this year, but he is still holding onto a playoff spot. With only five races left until the playoffs, it's more and more likely that he will make […]

Victor Robles Dealing With Hamstring Cramps

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (hamstring) suffered a left hamstring cramp after running down the third out of the eighth inning on Saturday, and it clearly affected his at-bat in the bottom of the inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. As a result, he's not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Robles is hitting just […]

Joey Logano Starts In Fifth

Joey Logano will be starting in fifth place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Logano will be looking for his third win of the season as he looks to show he can contend for his second career championship. However, in his last three races, he has not finished inside the top 20. But Logano has […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves as we head into Week 17. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start changing our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Resume Baseball Activities This Week

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) should be cleared to start baseball activities "early this week." Stanton was placed on the injured list on July 26, but it doesn't look like he'll be ready to return to the team when he's eligible on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The 32-year-old slugger […]

Bryan Reynolds Back From Paternity List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Bryan Reynolds from the paternity list on Sunday and optioned infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Reynolds has been away from the team since going on the paternity list on Thursday, but he should return to the team's starting lineup on Sunday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander […]

Luis Campusano Hits Eighth Homer In Triple-A

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano went 2-for-4 and hit his eighth homer of the season for Triple-A El Paso on Friday. Campusano is now hitting .302 and has also driven in 36 RBI. The 23-year-old is one of the top catching prospects in the game and has gotten a couple cups of coffee in […]

Christopher Bell Starts In Fourth

Christopher Bell will be starting inside the top five and will start in fourth place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. In a matter of weeks, Bell went from a fringe playoff driver to firmly in the playoffs after he had had two excellent races back-to-back. A win at New Hampshire and a top-five finish […]

Jake McCarthy To See Most Of Playing Time In Left Field

With outfielder David Peralta being dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jake McCarthy will get the "lion's share" of the available playing time in left field, according to general manager Mike Hazen. McCarthy has been very productive since returning from Triple-A Reno earlier in the month, going 11-for-35 (.314) with […]

Chase Briscoe Starts In Third Place

Chase Briscoe will be starting inside the top five as he starts in third place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Once again, Briscoe has shown that he is fantastic at road courses, and had another strong showing in qualifications. He is looking for his second win of the season and is showing the NASCAR […]

Eguy Rosario Continues Impressive Season In Triple-A

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Eguy Rosario went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's contest for Triple-A El Paso. It was his second homer in as many games. Rosario has been putting together a strong season and the Padres fifth ranked prospect is now hitting .280 with 16 homers, 62 RBI and 16 […]

Brandon Drury On The Bench Against Orioles

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Brandon Drury is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Drury will take a normal day of rest after going 8-for-36 (.222) with a homer, six RBI and five runs scored in nine games since the All-Star break. On the season, he's hitting .272/.332/.513 with an .845 […]

Josh Lowe Optioned To Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned rookie outfielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Durham on Sunday to make room for recently acquired outfielder David Peralta on the active MLB roster. In 52 games for the Rays since his promotion, Lowe hit only .221/.284/.343 with two home runs, 13 RBI, 24 runs scored, three stolen bases and 66 […]

Austin Cindric Starts In Second

Austin Cindric will be looking for his second win of the season as he starts on the front row in second place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Luckily for Cindric, this is a road course, not the normal Brickyard 400. Cindric does shine on road courses, as he finished inside the top 10 at […]

Elly De La Cruz Continues To Impress

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for Double-A Chattanooga on Saturday. De La Cruz, one of the Reds top prospects was promoted to Double-A on July 22 and hasn't missed a beat since his ascension. On the season, the 20-year-old is hitting .297 with 22 homers, […]

Freddy Peralta To Make Next Start With Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (lat) is rejoining the team in Pittsburgh, and his next outing will be for the Brewers, although the exact date is to be determined. Peralta allowed one run on three hits while walking none and striking out five in his final minor league rehab outing with Triple-A Nashville on […]

George Springer Out Of The Lineup Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Springer missed Friday's game with a minor elbow injury, but he returned on Saturday and went 0-for-3 with a run scored and a walk. He'll get a normal day of rest on Sunday in the series finale. […]