Justin Steele Picks Up Second Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele picked up a loss in his second start of the season versus the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Steele went four innings and allowed five hits, two runs, three walks and struck out five on the evening. The pitching prospect will be in the rotation for the rest of the […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (8/17/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks.  Oh, how it is good to be back, the long-player break has come to a close as we finally get our first major tournament in almost a month. We almost nailed the day as Vitality and Heroic took care of their jobs […]

Goran Dragic Still Looking To Play Elsewhere

Toronto Raptors guard Goran Dragic may not be playing for a new team this season. After the veteran recently expressed his displeasure about suiting up for a franchise in the rebuilding stages, there haven't been many offers from clubs throughout the league to acquire his services, especially with his hefty $19.5 million salary. The 35-year-old […]

Ben Simmons Still Could Get Moved

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons could still be on the move this offseason. According to those close to the situation, the belief is that Simmons has already played his final game in Philly. The multi-time All-Star is also rumored to be advocating for a trade and has reportedly not taken any calls from either team […]

Cole Hamels Placed On 60-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Cole Hamels was placed on the 60-day injured list on Monday night, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. There's no word on what the injury is, but it officially ends Hamels' season before it even began. Hamels was supposed to throw a two-inning simulated game a couple weeks back, but […]

Bradley McDougald, Clayton Geathers Sign With Titans

The Tennessee Titans signed free agent defensive backs Bradley McDougald and Clayton Geathers on Monday. The Titans waived tight end Deon Yelder, defensive back Reggie Floyd and punter James Smith in a corresponding move. McDougald was limited to seven games in 2020 due to a shoulder injury. The 30-year-old racked up 36 tackles (23 solos, […]

Connor Wong Optioned To Triple-A

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong was optioned to Triple-A following Sunday's game, according to Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe. Wong has looked solid at the plate over six games with Boston this year, slashing .308/.357/.538 with one RBI and three runs scored. He's looked better in Boston than at Triple-A this year, as […]

Pascal Siakam Reportedly Not On The Market

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) isn't on the market after all, at least according to the latest development. Siakam is reportedly content with remaining in Canada, and while the team will listen to offers, team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Bobby Webster aren't shopping the 27-year-old either. The sixth-year man out of New […]

Franchy Cordero Optioned To Triple-A

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero was optioned to Triple-A following Sunday's game, according to Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe. Cordero has struggled this year at the plate, slashing .198/.237/.260 with one home run, one steal, nine RBI and 12 runs scored over 47 games. There wasn't any reason managers should have had him […]

Saquon Barkley Unlikely To Participate In Drills This Week

New Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) is unlikely to participate in live drills this week. "In terms of what that's going to mean for him this week in Cleveland, we'll have to wait and see," said head coach Joe Judge. "I wouldn't anticipate him being in any kind of live drills this week. As […]

Marwin Gonzalez Released By Red Sox

Boston Red Sox utility player Marwin Gonzalez was released by the Red Sox on Monday, according to Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe. Gonzalez really hasn't done much in terms of fantasy value this season, slashing .202/.281/.285 with two homers, three steals, 20 RBI and 25 runs scored over 77 games. If he wasn't already […]

Isaiah Joe Injures Knee During Summer League Play

Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Joe (knee) was injured during Sunday's 99-96 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Joe left the Summer League contest early after suffering an undisclosed left knee injury, although it was later determined that he had sustained a mild MCL sprain. As a result, the 2020 second-round pick will head back to […]

Jacob deGrom To Remain Shut Down Following Check-Up

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) had a check-up on Monday, and the results out of that appointment did not change his current two-week shutdown from throwing, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. There were reports earlier on Monday that he would be getting examined again, but it appears there were no […]

Marcus Smart Agrees To An Extension

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart will remain with the team, agreeing to a four-year, $77.1 million extension on Monday evening. Smart has been the subject of consistent trade rumors during the offseason. However, with the C's locking up the 27-year-old to a max deal, it's evident that the franchise wants to keep him around for […]

Josh Harrison Returns To Lineup Monday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison (quad) is back in the starting lineup for the series opener with the White Sox on Monday night. Harrison exited Thursday's game with a mild quad strain and had missed the past few games while dealing with the injury. Fortunately it seems that it was a minor issue, and […]

Keion Crossen Traded To The Giants

The Houston Texans traded defensive back Keion Crossen to the New York Giants for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick. He is reunited with Giants head coach Joe Judge, who was part of the New England Patriots special team unit when he selected Crossen in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. This is the […]

Horse For The Course: PGA DFS Course History - 2021 Northern Trust

Hello PGA DFS family and welcome back to Horse For The Course! The Wyndham usually provides plenty of drama as the PGA Tour's regular season finale and this year was no different, as we were treated to an action-packed final round that culminated in a wild, six-man playoff! Sedgefield specialist Kevin Kisner emerged from the […]

Ryan Mountcastle Participates In Full Baseball Activities

Baltimore Orioles utility player Ryan Mountcastle (concussion) went through a full workout on Monday and is expected to return soon, Orioles reporter Roch Kubatko said. Mountcastle has been sidelined since August 6 when he was tagged in the head while trying to steal second base against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old has been having […]

Gio Urshela Continues Recovery, Eyes Rehab

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) has started running at 80-percent and is expected to start hitting and taking ground balls on Tuesday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reported on Monday. Urshela previously suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain but could possibly start a rehab assignment by the end of the […]

Carlos Rodon Eyeing Return To White Sox Rotation

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) is aiming to return to the rotation next week against the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Sun-Times reporter Daryl Van Schouwen said. Rodon was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 8 with left shoulder fatigue. The 28-year-old pitched five scoreless innings in his last start, […]

Allen Hurns Expected To Miss Three Months

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Allen Hurns (wrist) has a wrist injury that requires surgery and is expected to miss the next three months. He was unable to suit up in Saturday's preseason game against the Chicago Bears after sustaining a wrist injury earlier in training camp. The 29-year-old was on the roster bubble and competed […]

Pablo Lopez Throws Live BP, Eyes Rehab

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch live batting practice on Monday, MLB.com's Christina De Nicola reported. Lopez has been out of the rotation since July 17 but is reportedly optimistic he is getting closer to starting a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old right-hander was solid all season prior to injury, posting a […]

Randy Arozarena Absent From Monday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was initially in the lineup, but there was no injury reported, that it was just a mistake. Arozarena will get a routine day off after logging a hit in eight straight games. The 2020 ALCS has […]

Case Cookus Waived By Raiders On Tuesday

The Las Vegas Raiders waived quarterback Case Cookus on Monday, ESPN's Paul Gutierrez reported. Cookus had just been signed as a free agent to the Raiders last Tuesday and looked to potentially get some playing time this preseason with Marcus Mariota sidelined with a leg injury. However, with Mariota reportedly returning this week and Nathan […]

Lance McCullers Jr.'s WHIP On The Rise

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. picked up the loss on Sunday despite allowing only two runs through 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Angels. McCullers (9-4) has lost his last two starts and some of his peripherals are on the rise. McCullers has walked 20 batters over his last 47 1/3 innings pitched and […]

Trevor Lawrence Flashes In Preseason Debut

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence showed flashes of elite talent in his unofficial debut against the Cleveland Browns. Lawrence completed six of his nine passing attempts for 71 yards during the preseason contest, but he was also sacked twice, primarily due to his inability to get rid of the ball. However, his 35-yard completion to […]

Yuli Gurriel Looking To Get Back On Track

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is 0-for-7 since returning to the lineup over the weekend from a sore neck. The 37-year-old slugger is having another fantastic offensive season, slashing .318/.385/.481 with 12 home runs, 24 doubles, 55 runs scored and 66 runs batted in. Gurriel is a strong play in DFS tournaments away from […]

Josh Hart Re-Signs With The Pelicans

Free agent guard Josh Hart is signing a three-year, $38 million deal to remain in New Orleans with the Pelicans. Last season, Hart averaged 9.2 points per game on 43.9 percent shooting, with 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists as well. He also shot 32.6 percent from three, and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. […]

Aledmys Diaz Carrying Seven-Game Win Streak

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz will head into this week's action playing some of the best offensive baseball of his season. Diaz currently is enjoying a seven-game hitting streak and is 12-for-28 (.429) with six runs batted in during that span. Diaz could provide fantastic DFS sleeper value as the team takes on the Royals […]

Carlos Correa Slowly Turning The Corner Offensively

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will head into Monday's matchup against the Royals with hits in seven of his last nine games. Correa got off to a very strong start this season at the plate but has tailed off, hitting only .204 since the All-Star break and only .198 over his last 30 games played. […]