Framber Valdez Earns Eighth Victory

Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez allowed only one run with eight strikeouts through six strong innings in the Astros 5-1 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. Valdez (8-3) walked four batters but allowed only four hits to earn his third victory over his last four starts. Valdez did not make his season debut until May […]

Joc Pederson Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson isn't starting for the team on Wednesday as they take on the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Wade Miley. In 379 plate appearances this season, Pederson is batting .246 with a .317 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. He's been particularly effective at the dish as […]

Mike Yastrzemski Plates Two Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had a nice day at the plate in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. Yaz went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 30-year-old has hit for power but not average this season, slashing .225/.314/.470 with 18 home runs and 47 RBI. Unfortunately, this […]

Matt Barnes Getting Time Off After Rough Stretch

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes will get a couple of days off, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. The 33-year-old closer capped off a tough stretch of games by taking the loss on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks in two-thirds of […]

Buster Posey Hits 14th Homer Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey continued to hit for power in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. Posey went 2-for-2 with a single, a solo home run, and three walks. The fifth-inning blast was Posey's 14th of the season. The veteran has been a huge fantasy asset this season, slashing .333/.428/.549 with 38 RBI. […]

Justin Fields Flashes Deep Ball In Joint Practice

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields connected on several deep balls for touchdowns during the team's joint practice with the Dolphins on Wednesday. This was the first time Fields has faced an opponent in the NFL that wasn't his own team and showed his fantastic arm. Flashy plays have become commonplace for the rookie passer, who […]

Mark Canha In A's Lineup Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (eye) is in the lineup on Wednesday and batting leadoff against Cal Quantrill and the Cleveland Indians. Canha left in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 4-3 A's win with right eye irritation. The 32-year-old righty has had difficulty heating up since returning from injury last month, only hitting .179/.324/.214 with […]

Myles Straw Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Cleveland Indians centerfielder Myles Straw isn't starting on Wednesday for a matchup with the Oakland Athletics and right-handed starter Frankie Montas. Straw is hitting .267 with a .338 on-base percentage, three home runs, and 19 stolen bases in 418 plate appearances this season. He's hitting .304 in 48 plate appearances since being dealt to Cleveland […]

T.J. Hockenson Providing Stability In Camp

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson continues to be the team's best offensive weapon thus far in camp. The Lions wide receivers group has dealt with injuries here and there but Hockenson has been a stable, daily presence. The third-year tight end racked up 101 targets last season, catching 67 passes for 723 yards and […]

Kyle Schwarber Could Start Rehab Stint On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring, groin) could start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. Schwarber was originally sidelined in early July with a right hamstring strain then experienced a setback due to tightness in his left groin. The 28-year-old is slashing .253/.340/.570 with […]

Irv Smith Jr. Impressing In Red Zone Drills

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. continues to have an impressive camp with preseason action not far around the corner. Reports out of camp have been promising for the second-year tight end, who has been spotted dominating the team's red zone drills. Smith enjoyed a solid final month of his rookie season last year, […]

Don't Expect To See Dalvin Cook In Preseason

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook remains primed to be one of the first players taken off fantasy football boards as the 2021 season draws near. But don't expect to catch any glimpses of Cook during the preseason as the coaching staff has to be smart with their dynamic runner. The 26-year-old dealt with injuries […]

Jonathan India Not Starting On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India isn't starting on Wednesday. The Reds will take on the Atlanta Braves and right-handed starter Touki Toussaint but will do so without one of their best hitters. India is enjoying a strong rookie season for Cincinnati, batting .280 with a .399 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and eight stolen […]

Andrew McCutchen Activated From IL, In Wednesday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will be in the lineup on Wednesday against David Price and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. McCutchen was sidelined over a week ago with knee soreness but appears to have had a speedy recovery. His return is good news for […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Turning Heads At Camp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to earn rave reviews through the first two weeks of camp. The Lions wide receiver pecking order is wide open at present, with veteran Tyrell Williams and Breshad Perriman trying to re-establish their value in the league. Enter St. Brown, who daily has been running crisp routes, […]

Reynaldo Lopez Pitches Three Innings In Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez went three innings in Wednesday's no-decision versus the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander looked good and allowed one hit, zero runs, two walks and struck out four. Lopez got the start with starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) placed on the 10-day injured list earlier in the day. Lopez is […]

Mookie Betts Continues To Be Sidelined

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will miss his third consecutive game with a hip injury on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Betts recently returned to the lineup on August 1, but has renewed discomfort in his hip and returning to the injured list is still an option. With Betts sidelined, outfielder Cody Bellinger […]

Ben Roethlisberger Won't Play In Second Preseason Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not play in his team's second preseason game, which will be against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Roethlisberger did not suit up last week in the Hall of Fame Game and is unlikely to see any live action at all in any of the preseason games as the team […]

Justin Turner Remains Sidelined

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (groin) will remain sidelined for his second straight game on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Turner hurt his groin on Sunday and sat out on Tuesday evening, but is expected to avoid a trip to the injured list and could return by Friday versus the New York Mets. […]

Mason Rudolph To Start Second Preseason Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will start his team's second preseason game, which will come against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Rudolph will make his second straight preseason start after he completed six of nine passes for 84 yards against the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game last week. The Steelers plan to […]

Jerry Jeudy Receiving Rave Reviews At Practice

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy could be in line for a second-year breakout in 2021. He's been generating a lot of buzz amongst the Broncos organization so far through training camp. On Wednesday, Troy Renck of the Broncos Insider for Denver7 tweeted out a video of Jeudy bullying defensive backs. In the tweet, Renck […]

Jake McGee Blows Save Tuesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee blew his third save of the season in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. McGee came on to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He allowed back-to-back singles and a walk to load the bases before getting the first out on a strikeout. He then walked […]

Justin Jefferson Goes Through Half-Speed Reps

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (shoulder) took some half-speed reps through individual drills at practice on Wednesday. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Jefferson was in good spirits at practice. Pelissero also added that Jefferson looked like he could have played if the team had a regular season game on Wednesday. This […]

DraftKings Core Four (PGA DFS) - 2021 Wyndham Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thank you very much for joining me for the Wyndham Championship! This week's Wyndham Championship serves as the regular-season finale for the PGA Tour, though I would classify this year's field as stronger-than-normal. We can expect lots of birdies on […]

Alex Wood Takes No-Decision Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood took a no-decision in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. Wood pitched 6 innings, allowing five runs on six hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with five strikeouts. He cruised through the first five innings, but then allowed all five runs in the sixth. The […]

Deshaun Watson Listed As Quarterback No. 4 On Depth Chart

An unofficial depth chart released by the Houston Texans PR team on Tuesday had Deshaun Watson listed as the No. 4 quarterback on the team. Tyrod Taylor was slotted in as the No. 1 quarterback with Jeff Driskel and Davis Mills behind him. Watson is currently facing 22 active lawsuits alleging sexual assault. He returned […]

Ty Montgomery Carted Off The Field On Wednesday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ty Montgomery (undisclosed) was carted off of the practice field on Wednesday. The team hasn't released and specifics on the injury, but it likely isn't anything minor since a cart was required. The team is currently bludgeoned at the wide receiver position. Michael Thomas (ankle) is out for an extended […]

Tre'Quan Smith Progressing, Could Be Back Soon

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (leg) was seen running on a side field during Wednesday's practice. He has been sidelined for about a week with an unspecified leg injury, but it appears he is trending towards returning to practice. When he first suffered the injury, Saints head coach Sean Payton said he didn't […]

Dalton Schultz Injures His Leg On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (leg) suffered a lower right leg injury during Wednesday's practice. He pulled up while running a route in the end zone and was taken straight to the medical tent. We should know more about the severity of the injury following the team's practice. Schultz is lined up to be […]

Allen Robinson II Sitting With Hamstring Injury On Wednesday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (hamstring) is sitting out of Wednesday's practice as he tends to a hamstring injury. We don't have any news on the nature or severity of the hamstring injury at this point, but we should know more soon. Robinson is currently being drafted as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2. He's […]