Jake Arrieta Continues To Struggle

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta continued his struggles on Thursday versus the Colorado Rockies. Arrieta earned a no-decision and only lasted four innings in the contest. The veteran allowed nine hits, four runs, zero walks and struck out two on the afternoon. Three of the four runs by the Rockies came off of solo […]

Victor Mete Re-Signs With Senators

Restricted free agent Victor Mete has signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators. It is a one-way deal with a $1.2 million AAV. The contract is a significant bump in pay for him, as he was earning $735,000 last year. He is a two-way defenseman with a good hockey IQ. Mete scored one goal […]

Zach Sanford Re-Signs With Blues

Zach Sanford signed a one-year contract extension with the St. Louis Blues. Prior to the signing, he was a restricted free agent. The contract is a one-way deal and comes in at $2 million. Sanford is a 26-year-old winger who took some time carving out a role for himself in the NHL. He has consistently […]

Ciryl Gane Set To Compete For First UFC Title

Not even to double-digit bouts in his professional career, Ciryl Gane (9-0) is already set to compete for his first UFC title. Facing a beastly fighter in Derrick Lewis, Gane has shown already that he is the future of this division. Undefeated as a pro, Gane is 6-0 inside the Octagon. DraftKings sees the dangerous […]

Derrick Lewis Set To Compete For Interim Title On Home Ground

On his home turf, Derrick Lewis (25-7) has the opportunity at UFC 265's main event to earn the interim UFC heavyweight title when he faces dangerous French fighter Ciryl Gane. On a four-fight winning streak, Lewis is known for his devastating knockout power, scoring 20 knockouts/TKOs in 25 career wins. DraftKings sees the Black Beast […]

A.J. Green Nursing Minor Injury

Arizona Cardinals veteran wide receiver A.J. Green will miss some practice time due to an undisclosed "minor issue," according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Kingsbury said injury news would be kept private until Week 1, because he does not have to report on ailments during training camp. He expects Green back "sooner than later," but […]

Pedro Munhoz Has Eyes Set On Victory

Coming off a win like his opponent, Pedro Munhoz (19-5) is set to face the future Hall of Famer Jose Aldo. After winning three fights in a row, Munhoz lost back-to-back fights before rebounding against Jimmie Rivera in February. A fighter not afraid to go for the finish, 13 of Munhoz's 19 career wins have […]

James Conner Ready For Fresh Start

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is ready for a fresh start with his new team. Conner's ADP is currently at 87, and he could be the steal of the draft if he remains healthy and sees 12-14 carries per game. Although Conner will share his carries/targets with Chase Edmonds, members of the Cardinals organization […]

Jose Aldo Headlining Saturday's Co-Main Event

The man many consider to be the greatest featherweight of all time, Jose Aldo (29-7), returns to action after his decision win in December of last year over Marlon Vera. Prior to that win, though, Aldo was on a three-fight losing streak. The former UFC featherweight champion has shown knockout power in his hands over […]

Tavien Feaster Looking To Make 53-Man Roster

Second-year running back Tavien Feaster is looking to secure a spot on the Arizona Cardinals. At Clemson, Feaster had 20 touchdowns for 2,002 yards on 346 carries. Feaster went from signing with the Jaguars to the Giants and the Lions, and he was released by all three teams within a couple of months. On April 15, […]

A Win Would Be Big For Michael Chiesa

With a title shot looming in the near future, Michael Chiesa (17-4) can get closer to that task if he can defeat Vicente Luque at UFC 265 on Saturday. The fifth-ranked welterweight faces Luque, who is ranked sixth in the welterweight division. Known for a slick submission game, 12 of Chiesa's 17 victories have come […]

Vicente Luque Facing Tough Foe For Fourth Straight Win

Riding a nice three-fight winning streak into UFC 265, Vicente Luque (20-7-1) continues to face tough opponents as he takes on Michael Chiesa on Saturday's main card. During his current three-fight winning streak, Luque has finished all three of his opponents. A dangerous finisher in the sport, 18 of Luque's 20 career wins have come […]

Miles Sanders And Boston Scott Could Split Touches This Season

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Miles Sanders and Boston Scott could end up splitting touches almost evenly this season, according to Eagles beat writer Eliot Shorr-Parks. So far, through seven full practices, Sanders has 35 first-team touches to Scott's 29. The Eagles have repeatedly said that they don't expect to have a three-down back this season, […]

WGC St. Jude Invitational - Showdown Round 2 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Dak Prescott Taking Things Slowly

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle, shoulder) is "taking a step back" in his recovery, according to coach Mike McCarthy. Basically, the Cowboys have decided to slow things down with Prescott and while it doesn't seem like he's actually suffered any setbacks, he's no longer on track to return to the practice field as soon […]

Amari Cooper "Close To 100 Percent"

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (foot) says he is "close to 100 percent" and "trying to be the best Amari Cooper". Cooper is dealing with a foot injury and is on the PUP list to start camp. He played at 225 pounds last season but is already down to 215 and says he wants […]

Max Kepler Sitting Against Lefty Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is taking a seat on the bench Thursday with lefty Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston. Kepler is 2-for-8 with two doubles and a pair of runs scored in his last two contests. Trevor Larnach will slot into right field in Kepler's absence. Larnach is coming off of a […]

Josh Donaldson Back In Thursday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Astros. Donaldson was sidelined for five games with hamstring tightness, though he is slotted back into the order at the three-spot for Minnesota. He'll serve as the designated hitter, likely an effort by the club to ease him […]

Luis Robert Could Be Activated As Early As Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) will not return this weekend versus the Chicago Cubs, but manager Tony La Russa said that this weekend will be an important test and that his return is imminent. This is huge news for both the White Sox and fantasy managers. Robert was placed on the 10-day injured […]

Falcons Emphasizing Speed, Movement With Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been working on his speed and movement early on in training camp. The 13-year veteran ran a 4.89 40-yard dash and has always been a traditional pocket passer, considering he's never rushed for more than 150 yards in a season, so the sudden focus on his speed is a […]

Lewis Brinson Plates Two Runs In Thursday's Win

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson drove in two runs with an RBI double in Thursday's win over the New York Mets. It was Brinson's only hit of the game, but it was a huge one, leaving him 1-for-4 with two RBI. Brinson has looked much more like a major league hitter this time around, although […]

Anthony Bender Saves Thursday's Win

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender picked up the second save of his career in Thursday's 4-2 win over the New York Mets. With Dylan Floro unavailable, Bender was called on to get the final three outs and did, but not before allowing an unearned run on one hit and one walk. He also […]

Braxton Garrett Throws Five Scoreless Innings On Thursday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett pitched well on Thursday, helping the Marlins defeat the New York Mets 4-2. Garrett threw five shutout innings, allowing five hits and four walks while striking out six. Garrett had plenty of traffic on the bases, but timely strikeouts and a double play ball helped him escape without […]

Gary Sanchez Tests Positive For COVID-19

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez has tested positive for COVID-19, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. A rapid test confirmed he had contracted the virus, as he wasn't feeling well after the team left Florida Wednesday following their series against the Marlins or Thursday morning. Sanchez will be placed on the COVID injured list and will […]

Miguel Andujar Taking Grounders Thursday

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar (wrist) was fielding grounders at third base ahead of Thursday's contest against the Mariners. Andujar has been sidelined since July 6 with a strained left wrist and remains without a timetable for his return, though it's encouraging to see him raise his activity level. The 26-year-old put together a […]

Mike Moustakas Expected To Return Soon

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said infielder Mike Moustakas' (heel) time at Triple-A Louisville "might have come to an end." He reportedly could be activated from the 60-day injured list within the next day or two. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since mid-May with a bruised right heel. Moustakas slashed .241/.337/.437 with four home runs, […]

Tommy Edman Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman isn't starting in Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He will get the day off after hitting .188 (3-for-16) with two stolen bases over his last five games. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly. Matt Carpenter is batting fifth and starting at second base for Edman on Thursday. […]

Nico Hoerner Resumes Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities on Thursday. He's been sidelined since last Wednesday with a right oblique strain. The 24-year-old is "still ways off from a return" but is trending in the right direction. Hoerner came off the bench and slashed .313/.388/.388 with three steals, 14 RBI, and 13 runs […]

Tomas Tatar Heads South to New Jersey with New Contract

Unrestricted free agent Tomas Tatar inks a two-year deal with the New Jersey Devils on Thursday afternoon. The contract features a $4.5 million cap hit and pays him $3.75 million for 2021-22 and $5.25 million for 2022-23. Tatar was a member of the Montreal Canadiens last year but did not play in the playoffs. One […]

Dante Fabbro Inks Two-Year-Deal On Thursday

The Nashville Predators re-signed defenseman Dante Fabbro to a two-year, $4.8 million ($2.4 average annual value) contract on Thursday. The 23-year-old was previously a restricted free agent and was scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing on August 20th. Playing in just his second full NHL season in 2020-2021, Fabbro posted 12 points (two goals, […]