Jaelon Darden Drawing Praise During Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Jaelon Darden has certainly impressed head coach Bruce Arians and star quarterback Tom Brady during training camp. The focus and hard work the receiver has shown hasn't gone unnoticed and Brady has even gone as much as to take the receiver under his wing and personally teach him. The […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (8/27/21): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

We have a couple of WNBA games on Friday night, so let's do some DFS picks. The Sky visit the Storm, while the Mercury head to New York to face the Liberty. Some good storylines there. In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/27/21. […]

Brad Hand Placed On The Bereavement List

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brad Hand was placed on the bereavement list Thursday. His grandfather passed away, and he will miss anywhere from 3-to-7 days. The southpaw has struggled in August, owning a 6.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 3.9 HR/9 over seven innings During the month. The Blue Jays acquired Hand at the trade deadline. […]

Lewis Brinson Forced To Leave Thursday's Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (thumb) was forced to leave Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. Brinson collided with fellow outfielder Bryan De La Cruz while the two were trying to catch a fly ball that both men were calling for the whole time. Brinson went glove-first into De La Cruz and immediately held his […]

Tre'Quan Smith Continues To Miss Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith has continued to miss practice and that is putting his availability for the regular-season opener on September 12th in question. This entire saga began back on August 3rd when Smith sustained what is now believed to be a hamstring injury. He then missed time until August 17th, when […]

Lewis Brinson Injures Thumb After Collision

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (thumb) exited Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals with a left thumb sprain. He collided with Bryan De La Cruz in the outfield and left the game shortly after. The 27-year-old went 0-for-2 with a run scored and a strikeout before exiting. Brinson's x-rays on his thumb came back negative […]

Nick Vannett Expected To Miss Two To Four Weeks

New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett is expected to miss two to four weeks after sustaining a knee injury in Monday's preseason contest against the Jaguars. Vannett has had a modest six seasons in the NFL and has been hopping around teams the past few seasons. The 28-year-old signed with the Saints this offseason […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Lit Up By White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu was touched up for seven runs over 3 2/3 IP versus the White Sox on Thursday as his club went on to a 10-7 loss. The left-hander gave up three home runs on his seven hits while walking one and striking out four in the abbreviated outing, dropping […]

Marcus Semien Homers Twice Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien had a terrific day at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 in the club's 10-7 loss to the White Sox. The 30-year-old started his afternoon off with a bang by taking Carlos Rodon deep in the first for a solo shot before victimizing Michael Kopech in the sixth […]

Brady Hiestand Can Earn The TUF Championship

After a close call in the quarterfinals of The Ultimate Fighter 29 bantamweight tournament, Brady Hiestand (5-1) took care of business easily in the semifinals to earn his shot at the finals with Ricky Turcios this Saturday. Though Hiestand gives up the experience edge, he will hope that youth will give him a boost in […]

ADP Showdown - Brandon Aiyuk vs. Tee Higgins

Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are both second-year wide receivers who are coming off solid rookie campaigns. While both of these guys are ascending players, should you draft them this season at their current average draft position (ADP)? If so, which player has the better outlook? Per NFFC data pulled from 12-team leagues, Higgins currently […]

Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto Appear Major League Ready

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and first baseman Nick Pratto have been on fire in Triple-A and "look ready now" for the majors. Witt Jr. is slashing .299/.356/.628 with 12 doubles, 11 home runs, 29 RBI over 32 games in Triple-A. Royals general manager called Witt Jr. "the best player in all of […]

ADP Showdown - George Kittle vs. Darren Waller

George Kittle and Darren Waller finished as the TE3 and TE2 in terms of fantasy points per game respectively last season. But should you draft them as such this season, and which player presents the better value at their current average draft position (ADP)? Per FantasyDataNFL, Kittle currently has an ADP of 28.5 in PPR, […]

Ricky Turcios Looks To Win Bantamweight Division

Team AlphaMale product Ricky Turcios (10-2) has found his way to the finals of the bantamweight segment of The Ultimate Fighter 29 and will face fellow finalist Brady Hiestand on Saturday. Stepping into the Octagon as a more seasoned veteran, Turcios had two hard-fought battles to go through to earn his shot in the finals. […]

ADP Showdown - Kyle Pitts vs Noah Fant

Shh. Listen. The wind laps against the rusted-out husk of a windmill. In the distance, you think you hear footsteps, but it can't be. You're alone here. There is no one left. This is the barren, post-apocalyptic wasteland that is Tight End World, where barely anyone has survived. Travis Kelce hides in a bunker. George […]

Daniel Rodriguez Looking For Third Straight Win

With a chance to arguably add the biggest name to date on his resume, Daniel Rodriguez (15-2) will step into the Octagon for the seventh time on Saturday with a very strong record of 5-1. With heavy hands, Rodriguez has earned knockout/TKO wins in eight of his 15 career wins. Not to be outdone on […]

Kevin Lee Set To Return To Main Card

Kevin Lee (18-6) returns to action on Saturday after nearly a year-and-a-half layoff. Lee's last taste of action came in March of last year, when he was defeated by now-champion Charles Oliveira. A staple in the UFC since 2014, Lee has competed against several of the division's top fighters. DraftKings sees the Motown Phenom as […]

Mookie Betts Officially Activated From The IL

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. He is batting third while playing right field on Thursday. The 28-year-old spent nearly two weeks on the injured list with a hip injury. Betts could see more days off in […]

Nick Castellanos Homers In Second Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Castellanos took Milwaukee reliever Brent Suter deep in the sixth inning for his second home run in as many days. He has been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .407 with three homers […]

Royals Place Josh Staumont On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed right-handed pitcher Josh Staumont on the injured list on Thursday due to undisclosed reasons and recalled Scott Blewett from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. It's very possible that this move is COVID-19-related, which means that Staumont could be back within 10 days. The reliever also went on the injured […]

Jonathan India Hits Three-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. India took Brewers reliever Hunter Strickland deep in the fifth inning to give the Reds a 4-1 lead. The rookie infielder is putting together an excellent debut campaign, hitting […]

Sonny Gray Turns In Six Strong Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray turned in six strong innings in a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Gray shut out the Brewers over his six innings of work while striking out six and walking two in the win. The veteran right-hander only allowed three hits in the start, two singles and a […]

Donovan Solano Lands On The Injured List

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano was placed on the unspecified injured list on Thursday, which usually hints at a COVID-19 vaccine after-effect. In a corresponding move, infielder Thairo Estrada was called up to the active roster. Solano has been productive this year in a limited role (.275/.333/.394 with six home runs and 30 […]

Pete Fairbanks' Return Imminent?

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned relief pitcher Louis Head to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, which opens up a spot on the active roster for relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (shoulder). Fairbanks allowed a run in one inning of work for Durham this past Sunday in his first rehab appearance. The 27-year-old right-hander has been out almost […]

Micheal Gillmore Set To Battle A Familiar Face

Coming off of a loss in the The Ultimate Fighter Season 29 , Micheal Gillmore (6-3) will enter the UFC cage for his first official battle and will face off against fellow show contestant Andre Petroski. A win in his UFC debut would put Gillmore on a four-fight winning streak. In his young career, Gillmore […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (8/27/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. A good way to end Group B, Our value and captain plays ended up putting up great numbers, if Complexity would have won a map it might have helped as Mantuu and OG got a heavy bump with the sweep bonus. On […]

Stephen Piscotty To Have Wrist Surgery Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (wrist) is scheduled to undergo wrist surgery on Friday morning. Piscotty was sidelined with a left wrist sprain earlier this season and never fully recovered from it, so he'll go back on the shelf for the rest of the 2021 season. The 30-year-old from Stanford went back on the injured […]

Jose Alvarado Returns From Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday after dealing with shoulder soreness. The left-hander last appeared for the Phillies on Aug. 7, and he allowed one walk and struck out one in a scoreless rehab inning with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday before being activated. Alvarado […]

Alec Bohm An Option To Play First Base?

With Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (abdominal) set to undergo season-ending surgery for a lower abdominal tear, the Phillies have a void at first base. Brad Miller, who entered Thursday in a 5-for-36 slump, received the first crack at the position. Alec Bohm, who was recently optioned to Triple-A, could become an option, but […]

Andre Petroski To Make His Octagon Debut

Making it to the semifinals of this season's The Ultimate Fighter, Andre Petroski (5-1) enters the Octagon for his first official bout against fellow show mate Micheal Gillmore on Saturday. Prior to the show, Petroski was coming off of a loss at LFA in October of last year. A 100% finisher in his professional career, […]