Jeremy Pena "Under the Weather" on Friday

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) is "under the weather" and getting some tests done, which is why he's out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park. Mauricio Dubon will man the 6 and will hit eighth against Orioles right-hander Brandon […]

Colby Thomas Getting Another Start on Friday

Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas will get another start in center field on Friday evening when the Athletics face the Los Angeles Angels. Thomas has begun to heat up at the plate, and the team is rewarding their former third-round pick with more opportunities. Over his last five games, Thomas has been swinging a hot […]

NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes for Richmond - Cook Out 400 (2025)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Richmond Raceway on Friday afternoon/evening in preparation for the upcoming Cook Out 400 on Saturday night. The 38-car field was split into two groups for practice, with each group getting 25 minutes on track. Although it is worth noting that Group 2 got a few […]

Brady House Riding Pine on Friday Amid August Slump

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House will hit the bench on Friday evening when the Nationals face the Philadelphia Phillies. Since the start of August, the top-100 prospect has been a bit of a slump at the plate. Since August 1, House has held a .200/.216/.229 line with only one extra-base hit and a […]

Elic Ayomanor has Emerged as "Top Target-Getter"

Tennessee Titans rookie fourth-round wide receiver Elic Ayomanor has "emerged as one of the top target-getters in the Titans offense this camp," according to Easton Freeze of A to Z Sports. Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett are among those expectd to sit out of the second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, so […]

Tyler Locklear Finding Footing in Major Leagues

Arizona Diamondbacks first base prospect Tyler Locklear has begun to find his footing in the major leagues. The Mariners shipped Locklear as the headline piece in the deal to acquire third baseman Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline. Locklear has covered first base since moving to the desert as the Diamondbacks also shipped Josh Naylor […]

Ryan Ritter Activated Off 10-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies have activated shortstop prospect Ryan Ritter (finger) from the 10-day injured list before their contest on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ritter has been sidelined since July 19. In a corresponding move, the Rockies sent fellow young infielder Adael Amador to Triple-A. Through his first 31 games in Colorado before his injury, […]

Josh Naylor Out Sick on Friday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (illness) is under the weather and will not play in Friday's series opener at Citi Field against the New York Mets. With Naylor out, Donovan Solano will start at first base and bat seventh against Mets left-hander Sean Manaea. Catcher Mitch Garver is the designatd hitter and is batting […]

Tyler Black Promoted to Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers are promoting third base prospect Tyler Black to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Brewers are placing outfielder Isaac Collins on the paternity list and outfielder Blake Perkins on the bereavement list. Black had a brief stint in the majors earlier this season and posted a .333 AVG across six […]

Dyami Brown Stands Out on Friday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown was one of the players who "got the highest volume of targets from Trevor Lawrence" at training camp practice on Friday, per SI.com's John Shipley. Brown was able to score a touchdown and also showed impressive consistency. However, Shipley also notes that it was a light day of practice […]

Brenton Strange Sees Heavy Volume on Friday

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange was one of the players who "got the highest volume of targets from Trevor Lawrence" during training camp practice on Friday, according to John Shipley of SI.com. Strange found the end zone and put forth an impressive display of consistency. However, Shipley also notes that it was a light […]

Kenneth Walker III Could Sit on Friday

The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell writes that Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (foot) "seems like a prime candidate to be one of the few Seahawks starters who does not play Friday" in the team's second preseason game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Walker took art in a full-pads practice on Tuesday for […]

NASCAR DFS and Betting Preview for Richmond - Cook Out 400

Saturday night racing returns for the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend, as the Cook Out 400 is set to take place at Richmond Raceway on Saturday evening. This will be the 25th race of the season, and the second-to-last event before the Playoffs start. Drivers that aren't locked into the postseason only have two more […]

Mike Tauchman Back in Action on Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (shoulder) is starting in right field and will bat seventh for Friday's series opener in Kansas City against the division-rival Royals and left-hander Noah Cameron. Tauchman did not play in Wednesday's series finale due to soreness in his right shoulder, but he's back in there to begin the weekend […]

Haywood Highsmith Dealt to Brooklyn on Friday

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Miami Heat traded forward Haywood Highsmith and a 2032 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for a protected 2026 second-round pick on Friday. Highsmith will get a fresh start in Brooklyn after he recovers from a torn meniscus in his right knee, which he suffered while training recently. […]

White Sox Reinstate Chase Meidroth From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they reinstated rookie infielder Chase Meidroth (thumb) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment in a corresponding move. Meidroth will immediately return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Kansas City Royals and left-hander Noah […]

Chase Burns Could Return in a Couple of Weeks

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns (elbow) could only spend a couple of weeks on the 15-day injured list in a "best-case" scenario. Burns could start throwing again later this week. The 22-year-old hard-throwing hurler was scheduled to come on in relief on Wednesday, but that plan was scrapped […]

Amir Coffey Signs One-Year Deal With Bucks

On Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Milwaukee Bucks signed free agent forward Amir Coffey to a one-year contract. Coffey joins the Bucks after spending his first six NBA seasons in Los Angeles with the Clippers. In 2024-25, the 28-year-old appeared in 72 regular-season contests, posting averages of 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 […]

Josh Hader Won't Throw for "Approximately Three Weeks"

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader (shoulder) has a "left shoulder capsule strain," according to the team, and won't throw for "approximately three weeks." After that, Hader's next steps will be determined. The Astros placed the 31-year-old veteran southpaw on the 15-day injured list this week, but he won't be back when he's eligible to return […]

Wyatt Langford Returns Against Blue Jays

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) is starting in left field and will bat second in Friday's series opener against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Forearm tightness kept Langford out of the series finale on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he's ready to roll after a scheduled day off on […]

Jacob Misiorowski Activated and Starting on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski (leg) has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will make an abbreviated start in Friday's series opener against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Brewers put Misiorowski on the IL as a precaution […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (8/15/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 1

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! We have survived a very long and gruesome few months since the last match was played. Futbol is back, and we are ready to conquer the new season. With plenty of new transfers and drama around the league, we are kicking off Matchweek 1 […]

Case Keenum Dealing With Leg Injury

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Case Keenum (leg) injured his leg in training camp practice on Thursday and remained absent on Friday, according to Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. It's unclear at this time what it means for the team's snap distribution at quarterback for Sunday's preseason tilt against the Buffalo Bills. The 37-year-old veteran […]

Joe Flacco Won't Play Against Panthers

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco has officially been ruled out for the team's second preseason contest on Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, according to Browns beat writer Noah Monroe. Flacco and Tyler Huntley are the team's only healthy QBs at the moment, with rookies Dillon Gabriel (hamstring) and Shedeur Sanders (oblique) and Kenny Pickett (hamstring) […]

Nick Chubb Expected to Play in Second Preseason Game

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (head) is expected to play in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Carolina Panthers after taking the majority of first-team reps during a joint practice with the Panthers on Thursday, according to Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle. Meanwhile, Dameon Pierce is expected to be held […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back From the Injured List

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) from the 10-day injured list and outrighted catcher Sandy Leon to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The Braves have yet to release their starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Cleveland against the Guardians, but we're fully expecting Acuna to […]

Jacob Misiorowski Could Pitch Against Reds on Friday

The Milwaukee Brewers said that right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski (leg) will pitch Friday in either a shorter big-league outing against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds or in a minor-league rehab game, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Misiorowski traveled with the team to Cincinnati, so he's firmly in the mix to come […]

Khamzat Chimaev A Favorite At UFC 319

Undefeated Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to take on middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC 319 on Saturday. Since signing with the promotion, the undefeated Chimaev has been on a tear, going 8-0 and going the distance only twice thus far. He was last seen in action in October at UFC […]

Willson Contreras Still Not Ready to Play on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (foot) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees at Busch Stadium. Contreras was hit by a pitch on his foot on Tuesday and missed Wednesday's contest before having a scheduled day off on Thursday. It's merely a day-to-day injury […]

Dricus Du Plessis Set For His Third Title Defense

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis is scheduled for his third title defense against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 319 on Saturday. Du Plessis won the middleweight belt last year in January at UFC 297, where he defeated Sean Strickland via split decision. His first title defense was against former middleweight champion […]