Scottie Scheffler Looking To Continue Historic Run

Scottie Scheffler has now won four of his last six stroke-play events. He is gaining over a stroke per round ball striking this season, averaging 0.71 on approach and 0.33 off the tee. With the winning score at -25 last year, birdies are essential here and Scheffler is second in the field in that category, […]

Jason Day A High-Risk, High-Reward Play

Heading into the weekend leading the Wells Fargo Championship last week, Jason Day struggled to maintain the elite ball-striking performance that got him to the top of the leaderboard. He gained six strokes on approach in his first two rounds, flashing signs of the incredible potential that saw him win five events in 2015. Day […]

Guardians-White Sox Postponed Wednesday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday has been postponed due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in Cleveland's clubhouse. It was reported earlier that Guardians manager Terry Francona tested positive for the virus and wouldn't be available to manage on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen which other players/coaches […]

Seiya Suzuki Out Of Lineup Again Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Suzuki was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to right ankle soreness, but he did enter the game later as a pinch-hitter. With the 27-year-old out again on Wednesday, Rafael Ortega will start in right field […]

Xander Schauffele A Great Pivot

Xander Schauffele bounced back from an abysmal Masters missed cut with a win at the Zurich Classic team event, continuing to add wins to his eccentric PGA Tour resume. His game suits this course well, as he has gained on approach and off the tee in the majority of his starts this season. He is […]

Terry Francona Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not manage the game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Bench coach DeMarlo Hale will fill in as the team's interim manager until Francona can clear the league's COVID protocols. It's unclear if the skipper is experiencing symptoms of the virus. Francona […]

Justin Thomas Can Run Away At Byron Nelson

Justin Thomas' worst finish in his 12 starts this season is T35. At a course that demands a lot of birdies, Thomas has made birdie or better on 28.75% of his holes this season, leading the field in that category. His approach play over the last two years and last 24 rounds both rank first […]

Tyler O'Neill Loses Arbitration Case Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. O'Neill will make $3.4 million this year instead of the $4.15 million he requested. Perhaps his arbitration case has been weighing heavily on him early this season, as O'Neill is hitting just .198/.267/.317 with two home runs, 19 RBI, […]

Aleksandar Rakic Chasing Title Opportunity Saturday

Aleksandar Rakic (14-2) is set for a main-event showdown with former champion Jan Blachowicz in Saturday's main event. A victory here could put Rakic at the forefront of title contenders to face off for the light-heavyweight championship at some point this year. A dangerous finisher and striker, nine of Rakic's 14 career wins have come […]

Austin Riley Loses Arbitration Case

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. Riley will make $3.95 million this year instead of the $4.2 million he requested. The 25-year-old right-handed slugger is hitting only .237 (27-for-114), but he has given his fantasy managers a very respectable seven home runs, 14 RBI, 16 […]

Jan Blachowicz Returns To Main-Event Spotlight

Looking to rebound in his first outing since dropping the UFC light heavyweight championship, Jan Blachowicz (28-9) will enter Saturday night's event as a piece of the main event and will face off against another dangerous foe in Aleksandar Rakic. Prior to losing his title in his last outing in October of last year, Blachowicz […]

Ion Cutelaba Looking For First Win Since 2021

1-2-1 since 2020, Ion Cutelaba (16-6-1) will enter Saturday's showdown with Ryan Spann in the night's co-main-event spotlight. After back-to-back first-round knockout losses to Magomed Ankalaev, Cutelaba went to a draw with Dustin Jacoby. In his last outing in September of last year, Cutelaba earned a decision win over Devin Clark. DraftKings sees the Hulk […]

Jake Marisnick Needs Surgery On His Thumb

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick (thumb) will need surgery after sustaining a UCL injury in his left thumb, according to trainer Todd Tomczyk. There is no timeline for Marisnick's return, but it's likely to be a repair and not a reconstruction of the UCL, which means he should be able to return in weeks instead […]

Ryan Spann Enters Co-Main-Event Spotlight Looking For Big Win

With losses in two of his last three contests, Ryan Spann (19-7) will enter the Octagon in Saturday night's co-main-event spotlight. Spann enters the Octagon looking to rebound from a first-round submission in September of last year at the hands of Anthony Smith. Though he is a heavy-handed striker, 11 of Spann's 19 career wins […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Leg Soreness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (leg) was moved from catcher to designated hitter on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers after dealing with right leg discomfort that first popped up when he caught the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Perez said he's feeling good, but he's constantly dealing with […]

Louis Smolka Looking To Avoid Back-To-Back Losses

Since rejoining the UFC for his second stint, Louis Smolka (17-8) has flip-flopped wins and losses, going 3-3 in his return. Most recently, Smolka is coming off of a first-round knockout in December of last year. Spanning his 10-year professional career, 15 of his 17 wins have come by the finish, with eight of those […]

Yoan Moncada Not Playing Against Guardians

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Moncada recently returned from an oblique injury that landed him on the injured list, and he's gone 2-for-8 with a walk and a run scored in his two games since returning. Josh Harrison will get the […]

Davey Grant Enters The Octagon In Need Of A Victory

Hoping to avoid a three-fight losing streak, Davey Grant (11-6) will enter the Octagon with veteran Louis Smolka on Saturday's main card of action. 4-5 in his nine UFC bouts, prior to his two losses recently, Grant was on a three-fight winning streak, with two of those coming via knockout/TKO. Spanning his career, nine of […]

Amanda Ribas Looking To Continue Her Move Up The Division

Rebounding from a loss to start 2021, Amanda Ribas (11-2) earned a decision to close out her 2021 campaign in October of last year. The opposite of her opponent, Ribas has finished seven of her 11 career bouts, with four of those via submission. Ribas has been solid in the UFC, earning a 5-1 record. […]

DeMarcus Walker Visits With Colts

Veteran free-agent defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday and will visit with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, according to a league source. Walker had the best season of his career last year with the Houston Texans, compiling 31 tackles (21 solo), four tackles for loss, seven QB hits, two sacks […]

Keith Kirkwood Visiting With Bears

Former New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood is visiting with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, according to a source. Kirkwood spent time on the Panthers practice squad last year, but he caught just three passes on seven targets for 17 yards in three games. In his four NFL seasons, he has […]

Katlyn Chookagian Looking For Fourth Straight Victory

A staple at the top of the women's flyweight division, Katlyn Chookagian (17-4) is looking to build off of the momentum of her recent decision win over Jennifer Maia in January. Typically a grinding, decision-style fighter, 14 of her 17 career wins have come by decision. Chookagian is currently on a three-fight winning streak as […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/11/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! The NBA Playoffs are here, and we have two games slotted for tonight. Playoffs are always a different animal when it comes to sports betting, DFS, and the like. Rotations switch up, starters are all typically guaranteed 38+ minutes, and so on and so forth. Fortunately, we got to see four games […]

Charles Howell III In Action At Byron Nelson

Charles Howell III will tee it up at the AT&T Byron Nelson coming off a T33 at the Mexico Open. Howell made the cut at the Byron Nelson last season, finishing in 55th. In that event, Howell shot a first-round 65, but didn't shoot another round under 70. However, this season, Howell hasn't had much […]

Manuel Torres Has An Opportunity To Shine In UFC Debut

With an impressive first-round knockout in his Contender Series showing in October of last year, Manuel Torres (12-2) enters the Octagon for his debut against veteran Frank Camacho on Saturday. With 11 of his 12 career wins coming by finish (six by submission), Torres is set on earning a big win in his debut. DraftKings […]

Frank Camacho Hoping He Can Turn His Fortunes Around

Hoping to avoid a three-fight losing streak, Frank Camacho (22-9) will enter the Octagon against the debuting Manuel Torres on Saturday. Losing four of his last five contests, Camacho is a dangerous finisher when he does get a victory, with 19 of his 22 career wins coming by the finish -- 16 by knockout/TKO. With […]

Veteran Running Backs Due for Regression in 2022 Fantasy Football

The life of an NFL running back can come at you fast. There may be no other position in professional football that changes so quickly and so profoundly. Two years ago, Christian McCaffrey was one of the greatest fantasy football running backs of all time. Fast forward to 2022, and there are some people who […]

Sepp Straka Riding A Roller Coaster Into Texas

Hold on tight for the Sepp Straka roller coaster! After winning the Honda Classic in late February, Straka has been anything but consistent. Since the win, Straka has picked up top-10 finishes at The Players Championship, and well as the RBC Heritage, but has missed cuts at three events, including his last two starts. However, […]

Allan Nascimento Looking For First UFC Win Saturday

Allan Nascimento (18-6) is set to open up action on Saturday's main card when he faces undefeated flyweight Jake Hadley. A dangerous finisher on the mat, 14 of his 18 career wins have come by submission, with an additional victory via knockout/TKO. With a split-decision loss on the Contender Series in August of 2018, Nascimento […]