Mets Unlikely To Sign Kumar Rocker

The New York Mets are unlikely to sign their 2021 first round pick, pitcher Kumar Rocker, prior to Sunday's 5 p.m. ET deadline, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. After being hyped up last year as the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Rocker dropped to No. 10 overall to the Mets, […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Picks Up Sixth Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez turned in an excellent outing in a 7-1 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Gutierrez allowed just one run over seven innings while striking out four and walking two. He picked up the win to improve his record to 6-3, to go along with a 4.39 ERA, 1.36 […]

Rafael Ortega Hits Three Homers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega went off in Sunday's contest versus the Washington Nationals. Ortega went 4-for-4 with a single, three home runs and five RBI. Ortega has been swinging a hot bat over the past month, but entered today's contest with just three homers on the season and six career homers. With the Cubs […]

Tyler Naquin Doubles Twice, Steals A Base

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, a steal, and two walks in a 7-1 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Naquin drove in both of his runs with a ninth-inning double that gave the Reds their final two runs of the game. Naquin is hitting .247 with […]

Ryan Mountcastle Has Two Hits In Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in a 6-2 loss to the Tigers on Sunday. He's been riding a hot streak over his last seven games, slashing .321/.367/.607 with two homers, four RBI and four runs scored in that span. It's been a great […]

Max Schrock Picks Up Five Hits On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Max Schrock turned in an excellent outing in a 7-1 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Schrock went 5-for-5 with a homer, three runs, and two RBI in the win. The 26-year-old filled in for Joey Votto on Sunday and he did his best Votto impersonation after the latter […]

Joey Wendle Isn't In Sunday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle isn't starting for the team on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox and right-handed starter Nick Pivetta. Wendle has been solid at the plate for both the Rays and fantasy managers so far in 2021, batting .281 with a .339 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and six stolen […]

Josh Harrison, Yan Gomes Making Oakland Debut Sunday

Oakland Athletics infielder Josh Harrison and catcher Yan Gomes are in the starting lineup on Sunday for their team debut after being acquired from the Nationals on Friday. Harrison is getting the start at second base and batting seventh against the Angels, while Gomes is starting behind the plate and hitting sixth in the order. […]

Randy Arozarena Not In Sunday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielderRandy Arozarena isn't in the team's lineup as they get set to take on the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night. Arozarena has hit .257 with a .335 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 415 plate appearances this season. It'll be Manuel Margot starting in left field and […]

Marcus Semien Hits 25th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien belted his 25th long ball of the season on Sunday, helping his club defeat the Royals 5-1. His two-run shot in the third inning came off Brad Keller to center field as he finished the game going 1-for-4. Since the top of the lineup was reshuffled last weekend […]

Jose Berrios Tosses Six-Shutout In Jays Debut

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios started off on a good note with his new club on Sunday, tossing six-scoreless frames in the team's 5-1 win over the Royals. The right-hander allowed five hits and one walk while striking out seven batters in the 95-pitch outing as he improved his record to 8-5 on […]

Carson Kelly Isn't Starting Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly isn't in the team's lineup for a Sunday contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed starter Julio Urias. It's a day off for Kelly, who is in the midst of a breakout season at the plate for the Diamondbacks. In 196 plate appearances, the catcher is hitting .250 with […]

Trent Grisham Out Of Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham isn't starting on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Austin Gomber. Grisham has provided both the Padres and fantasy managers with some quality production so far this season, batting .250 with a .342 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 10 stolen bases in 325 plate appearances. Jake Marisnick […]

Will Smith Isn't Starting On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday for a matchup with left-handed starter Caleb Smith and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith has been one of fantasy baseball's most productive catchers so far, batting .263 with a .365 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 326 […]

Norvel Pelle Waived By The Knicks

The Knicks waived center Norvel Pelle on Saturday. The 28-year-old has played for four teams during his brief tenure in the league. Although he had flashes of efficiency during some of his sporadic appearances, he will need a consistent role to become relevant on the fantasy end, which isn't likely to come anytime soon. However, […]

Cody Bellinger Not In Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks and left-handed starter Caleb Smith. Bellinger is batting .163 with a .263 on-base percentage, five home runs, and two stolen bases in 198 plate appearances this season. Chris Taylor is starting in Bellinger's place in […]

Knicks Pick Up Option On Mitchell Robinson

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson had his $1.8 million player option exercised by the team. Robinson, who was selected with the No. 36 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, averaged 8.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks last season. However, foot and wrist issues limited him to only 31 games. While the 23-year-old isn't […]

Carson Wentz Opting For Rest Over Surgery, Could Play In Week One

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is choosing rest and rehab over surgery at this point in time, and he's still hoping to be under center in week one. Per Ian Rapoport, "If all goes well, Week 1 is in play. If it doesn't improve, the answer may be surgery." It sounds like there is still […]

Cory Joseph Waived By Pistons

Guard Cory Joseph was waived by the Pistons and is now a free agent. The veteran began the 2020-21 campaign in Sacramento and was ultimately dealt to Detroit, where he played 19 games and averaged 12 points, 5.5 assists, and 1.2 steals. While it's probable Joseph will find work before the season begins in October, […]

Matt Breida To Be A Factor In Buffalo?

Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida is making noise early in training camp. Per Sal Capaccio, Brieda "has really shown off his speed and quickness through the first four days... he could wind up being more of a factor in the offense than many anticipated when they signed him as a free agent in March." […]

Heat Decline Option on Andre Iguodala

Forward Andre Iguodala had his $15 million player option declined by Miami on Sunday, making him a free agent. The 37-year-old has built a reputation for his defensive prowess over the years. However, a reduction in minutes in South Beach significantly lowered what was left of his fantasy season. Nonetheless, he will likely draw interest […]

Rondale Moore Shining In Training Camp

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore is making an excellent impression in his first training camp. Darren Urban had this to say about Moore's performance — "It sure looks like Rondale Moore is going to be a player. He hasn't been perfect but he shows up again and again." Urban's take here meshes with […]

Pelicans Extend Qualifying Offer To Josh Hart

New Orleans extended a qualifying offer to guard Josh Hart, making him a restricted free agent. The price ranger was around $5.2 million, and it would allow the Pelicans to match offers from other clubs when negotiations begin on August 2. The 26-year-old was one of the most effective options in the league off the […]

Lonzo Ball Receives Qualifying Offer

Free-agent guard Lonzo Ball received a $14.3 million qualifying offer from the Pelicans. This would make him a restricted free agent, allowing New Orleans to potentially match offers from other teams. After being drafted with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft by Los Angeles, the Lakers moved on from the 23-year-old […]

A.J. Green Impressive Early In Training Camp

Arizona Cardinals veteran free agent wide receiver addition A.J. Green is reportedly enjoying a resurgence early in training camp. Per Peter Schrager of NFL Network and Fox Sports, Green "looks incredible out there at Cardinals practice." This news is especially surprising considering that Green looked completely washed up with the Bengals in 2020. Green's pathetic […]

Qadree Ollison The RB2 In Atlanta?

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison took first-team reps on Sunday, and he appears to be the leader in the race to back up Mike Davis. Ollison is competing with Javian Hawkins and Cordarrelle Patterson for the RB2 role in Atlanta, and right now he "seems like the early favorite for RB2." Ollison had a […]

LCS DFS Picks (8/1/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring five LCS matchups, our last day of the regular season summer split. TSM locked up first place yesterday, and FLY defeated IMT to keep their eighth place dreams alive. GG no longer controls their destiny to make playoffs, as they need to win and FLY needs […]

Brendan Rodgers Homer Again On Saturday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. Rodgers swatted his ninth home run of the season in the top of the third inning off Yu Darvish to push Colorado's lead to 2-0. It was his […]

Daniel Bard Earns His 16th Save Of The Season

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard earned the save on Saturday when he allowed one run on two hits in the ninth inning of a 5-3 win over the Padres. Bard didn't have his best stuff on Saturday as he opened up the ninth inning by allowing a double to Jurickson Profar before letting Austin […]

Brandon Nimmo Could Start Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) tested his hamstring before Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, and said that he expects be available off the bench Sunday, and could start Monday. Nimmo has been out since feeling a pinch in his hamstring during Friday's game. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye […]