Damian Lillard Dealing With Abdominal Issue

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (abdomen) has been playing with an injury during the Olympics. Lillard is currently dealing with an abdomen ailment, which will require further testing once he is back in the United States. Although the multi-time All-Star was able to help Team USA secure a gold medal, it is still unsettling […]

James Kaprielian Likely To Start On Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) is likely to come off the injured list and start Sunday's finale with the Rangers, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Kaprielian was placed on the injured list last Saturday with a shoulder impingement, but it appears that it was not a major issue and he'll only require […]

Tre'Quan Smith Absent Again Saturday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (leg) was unable to practice again on Saturday. Smith exited Tuesday's practice early with an apparent leg injury and has been unable to return to the field since, with Saturday marking his fourth absence. The 25-year-old is in line to see a bigger role with the team in […]

Aron Baynes Could Miss Entire Year

Free-agent center Aron Baynes (neck) could miss the entire 2021-22 campaign. Baynes averaged 6.1 points last season, a significant decrease from the year before, to go along with only 5.2 rebounds. He was recently waived by the Raptors a few days ago, and he is now reportedly dealing with significant nerve damage, which is even […]

Tim Mayza Placed On 10-Day IL Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with left elbow inflammation, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Mayza has had a solid year out of the bullpen for Toronto this year, going 2-1 with 13 holds, a 3.75 ERA, 1.056 WHIP and 25 percent […]

Jimmy Butler Agrees To Extension With Heat

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler agreed to a four-year, $184 million contract extension. The move will keep him with the team through the 2025-26 season, and it comes after the 31-year-old averaged 21.5 points, 7.1 assists, and 6.9 boards throughout 52 games last season. He is also a nightmare on the defensive end, especially after […]

Shaun Anderson Claimed Off Waivers By San Diego

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shaun Anderson has been claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres, according to Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun. Over 11 games with the Orioles and the Twins this year, Anderson has posted a 9.16 ERA, 2.143 WHIP and 14.7 percent strikeout rate across 18 2/3 innings of work. It's possible […]

Khem Birch Could Be A Sneaky Fantasy Option

Toronto Raptors center Khem Birch continues to see his fantasy value skyrocket heading into the regular season. With Pascal Siakam (shoulder) expected to miss a few months and Chris Boucher likely to see more time as a power forward, Birch has a clear path toward a consistent role as an effective fantasy option. The 28-year-old […]

Luis Arraez Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (knee) is absent from the lineup for Saturday's contest against Houston. Arraez left Friday's game early after injuring his right knee while attempting to make a play in the field, though the team considers him day-to-day with right knee tightness. It's not surprising to see him on the bench Saturday, […]

Chris Boucher To Spend Time At The Four This Year

Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher is slated to spend time as a power forward this season. With Pascal Siakam (shoulder) likely to miss a month or two moving ahead, Boucher's fantasy stock is on the rise. Although he may not start, at least consistently, the 28-year-old still has a higher ceiling than most with a […]

Josh Donaldson Getting The Day Off Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros. Donaldson has appeared in each of the team's last two games, going 1-for-8 with an RBI, two walks, and two strikeouts. The team is being careful with the veteran third baseman, who recently missed five games due to […]

Caleb Martin Waived By Charlotte

Charlotte Hornets forward Caleb Martin was waived by the team on Saturday. The 25-year-old appeared in 53 games last season, starting in three of them. However, regardless of his role, he still didn't do much, finishing the year by averaging 5.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. Nonetheless, it's unlikely that he will make a […]

Kadarius Toney Closer To Full Return

New York Giants Head Coach Joe Judge said that rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney is "doing more and more every day." "We're pleased with what he's doing on the field. He's progressing physically at a nice rate. Right now, we're building toward next week." The Giants rookie wideout is getting closer to a "full go" […]

Collin McHugh Activated From Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Collin McHugh (arm) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. To make room for him on the roster, the Rays optioned pitcher Louis Head to Triple-A Durham. McHugh landed on the injured list due to arm fatigue at the […]

J.D. Martinez Lands On The COVID Injured List

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. He wasn't feeling well and will be away from the team. It's unclear if Martinez tested positive or came into close contact with someone infected, as the results from the test weren't in yet. The 33-year-old will need to clear […]

Tejay Antone Begins Rehab Assignment At Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Antone has been out of action with a forearm strain for over a month, but prior to the injury he had been one of the best relievers in the Reds' bullpen as […]

Darnell Nurse Signs Eight Year Extension with Edmonton Oilers

Darnell Nurse is now under contract for the next nine seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. The Edmonton defenseman inked an eight-year extension on Friday worth $9.25 million AAV over eight seasons. Nurse enjoyed an excellent season where he racked up 16 goals and 36 points in just 56 games. He shot a career-high 10.4% and […]

Chase Anderson Placed On 10-Day IL Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Chase Anderson (triceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a triceps issue, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. There's no word on what the injury is specifically or how long it could keep him sidelined, but Gelb reports that the team is likely to skip his […]

Charlie Blackmon Goes Yard On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and two walks in a 14-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Blackmon jacked his seventh homer of the season, a two-run blast, as part of the Rockies' nine-run fourth inning. The veteran outfielder has been struggling of late, batting just […]

Bubba Wallace an Interesting Choice at Watkins Glen

Bubba Wallace has had a trying season, to say the least with his new 23XI racing team but is still 20th in the points standings. That is pretty good despite everything. In his last two road races, Wallace finished 15th at Sonoma and 24th in Wisconsin. He started from 36th at Road America which was […]

Kyle Busch Place Differential a Big Asset at Watkins Glen

Kyle Busch hit the pace car in New Hampshire, had numerous issues, and never fully recovered. Ultimately, he bowed out after eight laps and finished 37th. Before that, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver had six top-five finishes in his previous seven races. Those included a win at Pocono but more importantly, a fifth at Sonoma […]

C.J. Cron Swats Two Home Runs In Blowout Win

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron went 2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored, and a walk in a 14-2 blowout win over the Marlins on Friday. Cron opened up the scoring with a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning. He tacked on another home run, a three-run blast, […]

Cole Custer Starts 19th at Watkins Glen, Could Maintain Position

Cole Custer has finished 17th, 17th, and 14th in his last three races. He starts the Go Bowling at The Glen from the 19th position on Sunday. Custer was able to maintain track position in Wisconsin only dropping two spots. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver has far from the fastest car but he tends to hang […]

German Marquez Earns 10th Win Of The Year On Friday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez earned the win on Friday when he allowed just two hits with seven strikeouts and one walk over six innings in a 14-2 blowout victory over the Marlins. Marquez had his way with Miami on Friday, shutting them down over his six innings of work. He only allowed three […]

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Rough to Consider at Watkins Glen

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. charged up the field at Wisconsin coming from outside the top 35 to finish 12th. However, he does have three DNF's in his past seven races. That is extremely troublesome for the JTG-Daugherty Racing driver. These are mostly car issues too. Two engine issues and one suspension problem were the culprits. So, […]

Kurt Busch Hopes to Keep Momentum at Watkins Glen

Kurt Busch had a few issues at New Hampshire before the Olympic Break but managed to guide his No. 1 car to a 16th place result. His last two road races have gone much better with a sixth at Sonoma and fourth at Wisconsin. Both tracks showed Busch enjoying excellent grip and speed while improving […]

Austin Dillon Consistency May Not Help on Sunday

Austin Dillon is another one of those drivers that may need a win to get in. He stands 13th in The Chase and has an average finish of yes, 13.4. Dillon also typically starts right around 13th too. This week, he comes in from the 16th position. The Richard Childress Racing driver does not lead […]

William Byron a Dicey Pick at Watkins Glen on Sunday

The good news is that William Byron does start only 15th at Watkins Glen. The bad news is that the Hendrick Motorsports Racing driver is not that great on road courses. He does have one top ten in his last two tries at this track. Byron's last two races with left and right turns have […]

Matt DiBenedetto Not Expecting Much at Watkins Glen

Matt DiBenedetto is also right on "The Chase" bubble at 17th in the points standings. However, he does not have any wins on the season and prospects are pretty dim this week at Watkins Glen. The Wood Brothers Racing driver did finish tenth at Wisconsin but his other road results have been outside the top […]