Yuli Gurriel Hitting .312 Since All-Star Break

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will take on the Padres in San Diego this weekend. Gurriel has been a consistent force all season for a potent Astros lineup and is slashing .312/.392/.456 since the All-Star Break. To follow with the consistent theme, Gurriel slashed .313/.377/.472 during the first half of the season. The 37-year-old […]

Carlos Correa Hitting .339 Last 15 Games

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will head into Friday night's action as one of the hottest hitters currently in the Astros lineup. Correa is slugging .500 over his last seven games and is slashing an impressive .339/.439/.536 over his last 15 games. It has been an impressive stretch for the impending free agent and has […]

Alex Bregman Continues Strong Return

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will try and stay hot at the plate heading into Friday night's action against the Padres. Since returning to lineup on August 25, the 27-year-old is 8-for-21 (.380) and at least one hit in every start except one. Bregman has picked up only one extra-base hit since his return […]

Michael Brantley Heating Up Again

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is trending in the right direction offensively heading into the team's weekend series against the Padres in San Diego. Over his last five games, the veteran is 8-for-22 (.363) with three runs batted in. Brantley dealt with injuries during the month of August and hit only .263 during that span. […]

Yordan Alvarez Slugging .530 On The Road

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will have a strong matchup Friday night against the Padres projected starter Jake Arrieta in San Diego. Alvarez is coming off a very strong month of August where he slugged .637 during that span with eight doubles and nine home runs. Alvarez will now face a struggling starter and […]

Brian Anderson Back To The Injured List

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) is on his way back to the injured list, and may not play again this season. Anderson previously spent time on the injured list with a left shoulder subluxation, and that's what this new injury is being described as also. If Anderson's season is indeed over, he'll finish […]

Jose Altuve's Slump Continues

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is happy to put the month of August behind him heading into the team's matchup Friday night against the Padres. It has been a tough stretch for the Astros leadoff hitter, posting only a .621 OPS in August and currently is stuck in a 4-for-28 (.143) rut over his […]

Jose Urquidy Returns Friday

Houston Astros starter Jose Urquidy will take the mound Friday night against the Padres. Urquidy (shoulder) was activated to make his first start since June 29 after reporting discomfort in his throwing shoulder. Before being put on the shelf, Urquidy was having a very solid season. Through 14 starts this year, the right-handed starter is […]

Noah Fant Misses Practice, Will Return Next Week

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (leg) did not practice on Thursday but is expected to return next week. He's been sidelined for over a week with a lower left leg injury. The 23-year-old is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against the New York Giants. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Fant's […]

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Opts To Become Free Agent

Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is returning to the open market after not agreeing to join the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. Clinton-Dix has served primarily as a starter throughout his six-year NFL career, most of which has come as a member of the Packers. The move to become a free agent seems shrewd, as he […]

Jurrell Casey Announces Retirement From NFL

Longtime Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. Casey officially retired as a Titan, even if he did not get a chance to make it back onto the field for the organization. Most recently, Casey was recently by Denver in February after an injury plagued 2020 season in […]

Gleyber Torres Activated Off Injured List

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) has been activated off the injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Orioles. Torres missed about a month of action with a sprained thumb but is expected to slot back in as the team's starting shortstop. He was hit by a pitch during Thursday's rehab game but […]

Qadree Ollison Released By The Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons released running back Qadree Ollison on Thursday. He was waived by the Falcons on Thursday and replaced by Wayne Gallman. The 24-year-old emerged during camp as the favorite for the backup role behind Mike Davis but was ultimately cut. Ollison will look to latch onto another team in search of running back […]

KhaDarel Hodge Joins Lions

Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge has found a new home with the Detroit Lions just nine days before their 2021 season opener. Hodge was released by Cleveland -- who boasts a crowded top-end receiving corps -- earlier in the week, but he should have a plethora of additional opportunities with a largely unproven cast in Detroit. […]

Tyree Jackson Makes The Initial Roster

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Tyree Jackson (back) officially made it to the Eagles 53-man roster. He fractured a bone in his back during a preseason game about two weeks ago, so he'll almost certainly end up on IR before the Eagles play their first game, but the fact that he was officially on the roster […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 9/3/2021

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! The weekend is here, and we have a nice fourteen-game slate to pick at tonight. John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited to help you crush the sportsbooks in […]

Jalen Richard Placed On The Injured Reserve

Las Vegas running back Jalen Richard (leg) was placed on the injured reserve Thursday. It's been a rough start to the preseason for Richard. He began training camp on the reserve/COVID-19 list and is now out until Week 4 of the regular season with a leg injury. The 27-year-old rushed for 123 yards on 22 […]

Dak Prescott Will Be A "Full Go" For Thursday's Game

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle, shoulder) will be a "full go" for Thursday's season opener against the Tampa Bay Bucs. Prescott missed most of last season due to a severe ankle injury and then had some trouble throwing this summer due to shoulder issues. Rest and rehab seem to have him, "back where the […]

La'el Collins Has Status For Opener In Question

Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was held out of practice Friday due to neck stingers, throwing his availability for Thursday's season opener against the Buccaneers into doubt. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that the team was in "a holding pattern" as it pertained to the offensive lineman, who missed all of last year […]

Steelers Strike Deal For Ahkello Witherspoon

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense received a boost Friday when they swung a deal with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Witherspoon had inked a one-year deal worth $4 million with Seattle in free agency, but ultimately will not suit up for the franchise after four years spent as a division rival with the […]

Antonio Gibson Says Sophomore Season Will Be “Something Special”

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson has been identified by many as a potential breakout player heading into his second year as a pro. In a recent interview, Gibson said he has his eyes on "something special" as he will be relied on to carry the load in the Washington backfield this season. The […]

Byron Leftwich Says Mike Evans Is The “Best He’s Ever Been”

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans had a lights-out training camp according to the team's offensive coordinator, Byron Leftwich. "It's kind of been under the radar, this is the best he's been since we've been around him," Leftwich said. The 28-year-old will look to accomplish the eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season to begin his career. […]

Jaguars Officially Sign Jacob Hollister

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran tight end Jacob Hollister on Friday after he was surprisingly released by the Bills earlier this week. Hollister immediately becomes the most accomplished pass catcher among Jaguars tight ends, and he could have a significant role. Hollister's role was reduced in his final season with the Seattle Seahawks last year, […]

Jamison Crowder Lands On COVID-19 List

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) was placed on the COVID-19 list after testing positive on Friday. The 28-year-old could now be in jeopardy of missing Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues should begin to look elsewhere if they were relying on him in the season opener. […]

Tavon Austin Placed On Injured Reserve List

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tavon Austin was placed on the injured reserve list on Thursday. Austin was a surprise addition to the team's 53-man roster, but now he'll miss at least the first three games of the season. Austin was one of the candidates for the team's fourth wideout job prior to going on IR. […]

Raiders Sign Peyton Barber

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed running back Peyton Barber from the Washington practice squad to solidify the position after Jalen Richard was placed on the injured reserve list. Barber played in Washington last season where he finished with 94 carries for 258 yards and four touchdowns after he spent the first four seasons of […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Darlington Sports Clips / VFW Help A Hero 200 (9/4/21)

On Saturday, the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Darlington. The only touring series that hasn't yet started the playoffs, this is a race with a lot up for grabs. Lot of interesting drivers in this race including starts by Tyler Reddick and Austin Dillon, plus Denny Hamlin is in the 54 this week. Here at […]

Fantasy Football Live Chat @ 12 PM - Draft Prep Q&A

It's officially draft season... do you know who to draft? RotoBaller's Frank Dyevoich (twitter @fantasy_giant) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Friday, September 3 at 12:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy football questions answered, or just stick around for some NFL talk! All throughout the […]

Cook Out Southern 500: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

It's been an exciting NASCAR Cup Series regular season, but I'm ready for some playoff racing -- one of the best times of the racing season. And this year's Championship 4, I believe, is wide open (outside of Kyle Larson). With the regular season finale at Daytona in the rear-view mirror, the Cup Series heads […]

Bobby Dalbec Stays Hot With Two RBI Versus Rays On Thursday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went 2-for-4 with two RBI in a win at Tampa Bay on Thursday. Dalbec had his best month as a Big Leaguer in August as he hit .339 for the month and has carried his hot hitting into September with the two-hit performance. The key for Dalbec has […]