Joe Musgrove Allows One Run In No-Decision

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove went six innings against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks. He struck out nine batters and took a no-decision in the contest. Musgrove has an 8-8 record on the year, but his 3.04 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 160 strikeouts in 139 […]

Jake Cronenworth Ties Game With Homer In Ninth

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth played hero Saturday night, delivering a game-tying two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning off Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola. It was Cronenworth's only hit in four at-bats as Nola was dominant through the first eight innings. Cronenworth now has 19 homers, four steals, […]

Kwang Hyun Kim Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated left-handed pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday before their game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kim has pitched to a 3.36 ERA, a 4.22 FIP, 70 strikeouts, and 31 walks in 91 innings spanning 19 starts this season . The 33-year-old will be pitching out […]

Nate McCrary Scores During Preseason Win

Baltimore Ravens running back Nate McCrary led the team in rushing during Saturday's preseason victory over the Panthers. The rookie out of Saginaw Valley State ran for 64 yards off 15 attempts. It didn't end there as he also caught two of his three targets for 19 yards, and he also scored a touchdown, punching […]

Kyle Tucker Could Return Midweek

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker could be activated "hopefully midweek," the Houston Chronicle reported, quoting manager Dusty Baker. Tucker was placed on the injured list about a week ago due to health and safety protocols. The latest progress report is good news for the Astros and fantasy managers. The 24-year-old has been having a solid […]

Mike Strachan Draws Four Targets On Saturday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan saw four targets during Saturday's 12-10 preseason Week 2 win against the Minnesota Vikings. The big-bodied rookie wideout has been impressive during training camp, and is equipped with 4.5 speed and a 6' 5", 226-pound frame, allowing him to absorb contested or underthrown targets. However, Strachan only managed to […]

Ty’Son Williams Finds The End Zone Saturday

Baltimore Ravens running back Ty'Son Williams played well during Saturday's record-breaking preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. The 24-year-old finished with 47 yards off of 10 attempts, five carries less than Nate McCrary, who had 15 on the night, although the former's 4.7 YPC was better. Williams also had a touchdown, finding the end zone […]

Victor Robles On Bench Against Brewers

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is sitting Sunday because he's not feeling well, although the issue isn't related to COVID-19, according to the Washington Post. Lane Thomas is starting against the Milwaukee Brewers in center field, with right-hander Adrian Houser on the hill, and hitting leadoff again. The 24-year-old Robles is worth hanging onto in […]

Mike Zunino Isn't Starting On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino isn't in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for a matchup with the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Reynaldo Lopez. Zunino is batting .213 with a .300 on-base percentage and 26 home runs in 287 plate appearances this season. He'll get the day off on Sunday with Francisco […]

Baker Mayfield Not Playing In Second Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will not suit up for his team's second preseason game on Sunday against the New York Giants. Mayfield was seen dressed and going through warmups on the field pregame but will join Odell Beckham Jr. as a spectator for the contest. Look for veterans Case Keenum and Kyle Lauletta to […]

Jake Funk Runs Well In Preseason Game

Los Angeles Rams running back Jake Funk is one of the many looking to break into the team's running back rotation, and he worked well to make his case in the second week of the preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders. He had seven carries for 56 yards on the day. His eight yards per […]

Nelson Cruz Hits COVID List

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz was placed on the COVID-19 injured list, according to the Athletic. Austin Meadows is at DH Sunday against the Chicago White Sox and Brett Phillips is in right field. The 41-year-old Cruz hasn't shown signs of slowing down, slashing .270/.344/.515 in 2021. Check back for further updates on […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Batting Leadoff

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who has homered in two straight games, is batting leadoff Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals with right-hander Adam Wainwright pitching. Hoy Park is at second base and batting eighth for Pittsburgh. Tsutsugo, who is hitting just .181 this year, has been getting semi-regular playing time since being picked up […]

FireKeepers Casino 400: NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NASCAR Cup Series finally returns to oval racing after two straight road course events with Sunday’s Cup race at Michigan. Michigan is a 2-Mile D-shaped oval known for its wider passing lanes and higher speeds compared to most tracks in the Cup […]

Tyler Huntley Attempts To Cement Backup Role

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley was the team's only signal-caller to see the field during Saturday's win over the Panthers. Leading the Ravens to an NFL record 19th straight preseason victory, Huntley threw for 187 yards on 24-for-34 passing. He also threw an interception, although he semi-made amends by racking up 23 yards off seven […]

Garrett Hampson Delivers A Clutch Home Run

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit, two-run homer in a 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. Hampson wasn't in the starting lineup as Colorado went with Connor Joe, Charlie Blackmon, and Sam Hilliard in the outfield. Hampson was still able to make an impact in this game as he delivered […]

Elias Diaz Walks It Off On Saturday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz had a big game on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, two runs scored, a walk, and a strikeout in a 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Diaz reached base with a walk and scored via a Garrett Hampson game-tying home run in the eighth inning. He was still […]

Rafael Devers Hitless In Fourth Straight Game

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers, who went hitless for the fourth straight game on Saturday, is mired in a mini-slump. The 24-year-old All-Star, who went 0-for-4 against the Texas Rangers, is slashing .196/.305./392 over his last 15 games. The slugger, who is batting .275 with 29 home runs and 89 RBI this season, […]

Kyle Freeland Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed two runs on six hits with one walk and 10 strikeouts over seven innings in a 5-2 win over the D-Backs. Freeland was locked in on Saturday, keeping the D-Backs off the scoreboard until the fifth inning. Daulton Varsho knocked a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/22/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday gang! We have a nine-game slate on our hands this afternoon. The Red Sox/Rangers game has already been cancelled, so make sure you don't have any of those guys in your lineups. I'll do my best to update before lock if there are any other weather concerns with the guys I have listed […]

Yasmani Grandal Out Through Road Trip

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) won't return on the team's current road trip, which concludes Thursday in Toronto, the Chicago Sun-Times reported, citing manager Tony La Russa. The White Sox don't want to push Grandal too much. The veteran, who has been rehabbing at Triple-A Charlotte, is a must-roster catcher in just about […]

Tim Anderson Will Miss Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Tony La Russa said that Anderson's "legs are barking" and that if it were October, Anderson would be able to play. It's good news that Anderson isn't hurt and is just sore at the moment. […]

Alek Manoah Off Bereavement List

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah was reinstated from the bereavement list and infielder Otto Lopez was optioned back to Triple-A Buffalo, according to The Athletic. Manoah -- who could be in line for two starts next week, facing Chicago and Detroit -- should be good to go in fantasy lineups. The 23-year-old right-hander […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/22/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you're still playing MLB DFS by the point in the season, first of all, let me salute you because it's a long season and many have already given up on this game we love. And secondly, I hope you have learned to embrace the variance that occurs in baseball and especially some of the […]

Aaron Nola Dazzles, But Can't Nail Down Win At Padres

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola turned in one of his best starts of the season Saturday night at San Diego, but he allowed a two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to send the game to extra innings. Nola carried a perfect game into the seventh inning which was ended […]

Jonathan India Resting Against Marlins

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is getting a rest from the lineup Sunday and Jose Barrero is filling in and batting seventh against the Miami Marlins with right-hander Sandy Alcantara pitching, MLB.com reported. Manager David Bell wants India to have the benefit of two straight days off, with no game scheduled for Monday. India, […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 8/22/2021

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I hope you all have had a terrific weekend, let's close it out with a nice day on the books. John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited to help […]

Cyril Grayson Draws Eight Targets

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Cyril Grayson finished with four receptions for 57 yards on a team-leading eight targets in Saturday's blowout loss to the Titans. The 27-year-old finished second in receiving yards to TE Tanner Hudson and put up an excellent showing. In five career NFL games played with the Bucs, Grayson has been […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/22/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/22/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Tanner Hudson Racks Up 74 Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Tanner Hudson led the team with six receptions for 74 yards on seven targets in Saturday's loss to Tennessee. Hudson has been having a great preseason as he also paced the team last week with 46 yards receiving. The TE has left quite an impression this preseason and will look […]