Ryan Murray Signs With Avalanche

Defenseman Ryan Murray signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. The deal carries a $2 million AAV and is a one-way deal. The second-overall pick of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft had 14 points but failed to find the back of the net this year with the New Jersey Devils. Murray is […]

Chris Paul Staying In Phoenix

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is remaining in Arizona. After declining his $44 million player option, the veteran will agree to a four-year deal that could be worth up to $120 million. Although injuries have plagued the 36-year-old over the years, he remains an efficient fantasy option when healthy. He averaged 16.4 points, 8.9 assists […]

Uriah Hall Unable To Take The Main Event Victory On His Birthday

The birthday boy Uriah Hall did not get the desired present he would have liked on Saturday, dropping his five-round main event battle to Sean Strickland by unanimous decision. In the 25 minutes of action, Hall tallied 107 significant strikes (122 total strikes) and was taken down four times on six tries by Strickland. The […]

Sean Strickland Puts On A Dominate Performance To Win Main Event

Improving his winning streak to five, Sean Strickland put on a dominant main event performance on Saturday to earn the unanimous decision over Uriah Hall. Over the span of 25 minutes of action, Strickland racked up 186 significant strikes (221 total strikes) along with landing four of his six attempted takedown tries. The No. 11 […]

Spencer Dinwiddie To Meet With Washington

Free-agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie will meet with the Wizards on Monday. With the Lakers, Bulls, and Heat already locking up its starting point guards, Dinwiddie is running out of options. Brooklyn also holds most of the cards regarding his future, primarily since the team has "Bird Rights," so a sign-and-trade agreement may be his best […]

Gloria de Paula Sustains Big First-Round Knockout Loss In Co-Main Event

Falling to 0-2 in the UFC now after her Contender Series win, Gloria de Paula suffered a huge setback in Saturday's co-main event, losing by first-round knockout just 60 seconds into the contest against Cheyanne Buys. In the 60 seconds of action, de Paula landed five significant strikes before sustaining the big head kick knockout. […]

Kyle Lowry Agrees To Deal With Heat

Kyle Lowry has agreed to terms on a three-year deal (via a sign-and-trade) with the Miami Heat on Monday. Although the signing isn't official, at least not yet, the transaction puts an end to months of speculation regarding his future in the league. Lowry is arguably the greatest player in Raptor's history, and he finished […]

Cheyanne Buys Impresses With Co-Main Event Knockout Win

Scoring the biggest knockout of her career, Cheyanne Buys landed a big head kick leading to the knockout finish just 60 seconds into the night's co-main event, defeating Gloria de Paula. Buys landed 11 significant strikes in the 60 seconds of action along with landing one takedown. Climbing to 6-2 in her professional record, Buys […]

Orioles Activate Richie Martin From Injured List

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Richie Martin (wrist) has been activated from the injured list ahead of their game against the New York Yankees on Monday. The 26-year-old hasn't played at the MLB level since 2019 and has most recently missed over two months because of a broken left wrist. Martin doesn't hold much fantasy value with […]

Lonzo Ball Heading To Chicago

The Pelicans and Bulls agreed to a sign-and-trade deal on Monday that will send Lonzo Ball to the Windy City. In return, New Orleans will receive Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple, and a second-round draft pick. Ball had to sign a four-year, $85 million contract to make the deal happen, and he will likely see plenty […]

Gio Urshela Remains Out Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest against Baltimore. Urshela won't start for the fourth straight game as he deals with a hamstring ailment. He should still be viewed as day-to-day, though manager Aaron Boone indicated Sunday that Urshela is headed in the right direction. The […]

David Dahl Designated For Assignment

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl was designated for assignment on Monday, the team reported. The 27-year-old is hitting .210/.247/.322 on the season with four home runs, 18 RBI, and two stolen bases on 43 hits. Once an exciting prospect in the Colorado Rockies organization, Dahl has been plagued by injuries throughout his career and has […]

Bryse Wilson To Start For Pirates Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bryse Wilson will get the start on Monday night in the series opener with the Brewers, according to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Wilson was acquired at the deadline by Pittsburgh in the deal that sent relief pitcher Richard Rodriguez to Atlanta. Over seven starts this year with the […]

Stefan Noesen Signs With Hurricanes

Stefan Noesen has agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The deal carries a $750,000 AAV in the NHL, and a $250,000 payout in the AHL. The forward played out the 2020-21 season in Toronto and San Jose, recording no points in six NHL games. Noesen joins fellow unrestricted free agent Derek […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Bullpen Session On Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (thumb) threw a bullpen session on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reported. Angels manager Joe Maddon said Ohtani could potentially start on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers if he feels good after the bullpen session. The 27-year-old ace has been dealing with a sore […]

DJ LeMahieu Returns To Lineup Monday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (triceps) is back in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Orioles. LeMahieu was out of the lineup for three games due to triceps soreness but is back atop the Yankee order for the matchup against Baltimore starter Jorge Lopez. LeMahieu is 4-for-10 with an RBI in his career […]

Jesus Luzardo Starting Monday's Game

The Miami Marlins have called up rookie left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo, and he will start Monday's game against the New York Mets. Luzardo was acquired before the trade deadline in a one-for-one deal with the Oakland Athletics in exchange for outfielder Starling Marte. Luzardo was immediately optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville, but did not make an […]

Mitch Keller Earns Loss In Return To Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller took the loss on Sunday, allowing four runs on eight hits while striking out two over five innings of work in a 15-4 loss to the Phillies. While not an optimal result, there was still some signs of improvement from Keller on Sunday, as it marked the first time […]

Breshad Perriman Trying To Step Up

Detroit Lions wide receiver Breshad Perriman is hoping to gain more chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff after the first few days of camp. Perriman was able to haul in one of the only deep-ball attempts by Goff in a recent practice but the receiver has been quiet, thus far, in camp. The Lions are banking […]

Jake Fraley Activated From Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (COVID-19) has been activated from the injured list and will bat sixth on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fraley tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18 and played a post-quarantine rehab stint for Triple-A Tacoma prior to his return to Seattle's lineup. The 26-year-old is hitting .237/.409/.439 on the […]

Hoy Park Doubles In Pirates Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Hoy Park went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 15-4 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. Park was acquired last week from the Yankees for relief pitcher Clay Holmes, and over 61 games between Double-A and Triple-A this year, Park is slashing .292/.439/.505 with 11 homers, 11 steals, […]

Tyrell Williams Looking For Big Plays In Camp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams has been quiet, thus far, through the first few days of training camp. Williams simply hasn't made a lot of plays, per reports, but this could be attributed to several factors. The talented receiver is in a new offense, is trying to rebound from previous injuries and his new […]

Jared Goff Accurate But Indecisive Early In Camp

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has earned early praise for his accuracy through the first few days of camp but also has shown indecisiveness. Goff was acquired in the offseason from the Rams and is trying to reinvigorate his career on a team that is rebuilding. He has been on target with his throws early […]

Justin Jefferson Determined To Avoid Sophomore Slump

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is out to prove doubters, and fantasy teams worldwide, that his rookie season wasn't a fluke. Jefferson racked up 88 catches for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns last season and opposing defenses will certainly have their eyes set on the second-year receiver. Jefferson could certainly be in line for […]

Brandon Nimmo Back In The Mets Lineup Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) is back in the lineup batting leadoff and playing centerfield on Monday against southpaw Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins. Nimmo was pulled during the sixth inning of Friday's 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds after experiencing a pinching feeling in his hamstring, then went 0-for-1 off the […]

Michael Perez Launches Seventh Homer Of Year

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael Perez led the Pirates on offense on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in a 15-4 loss to the Phillies. It was Perez's seventh homer of the year and his second in his last seven games, as he's slashing .333/.357/.704 with four RBI and […]

Chris Rodriguez Starting Monday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chris Rodriguez will be called up to make his first major league start on Monday against the Texas Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reports. The Angels needed a starter to replace Shohei Ohtani (thumb), who is day-to-day with thumb soreness. Rodriguez hasn't pitched with the Angels since […]

Has Carlos Correa Snapped Out Of Slump?

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will head into the month of August hoping that his recent offensive struggles are behind him. Correa is hitting only .183 with a .531 OPS since the All-Star break but has shown signs of life. The impending free agent is hitting .321 over his last seven games with a .406 […]

Josh Hader Placed On IL After Positive COVID Test

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader (COVID-19) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, the team announced. Hader is the latest member of Milwaukee's clubhouse to test positive for COVID-19 in the past week and will have to quarantine for a minimum of 10 days per the MLB health and safety protocols. The […]

Michael Brantley Posting 1.014 Road OPS

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles beginning Tuesday. The veteran slugger is slashing .373/.458/.490 over his last 15 games and has been a dynamite DFS option when the team is on the road. Through 41 games away from Minute Maid Park, Brantley is slashing an electric .395/.446/.568 with […]