Joey Votto Serving One-Game Suspension Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will serve a one-game suspension on Tuesday. Votto was originally handed a two-game suspension by MLB following his animated argument with the home plate umpire after striking out on Saturday. Votto appealed the two-game suspension and had it reduced to just one game. Fantasy gamers counting on Votto for […]

PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown: Travelers Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Buccaneers Sign First-Rounder Joe Tryon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed first-round outside linebacker Joe Tryon to his four-year rookie contract on Tuesday. Tryon was taken 32nd overall in the first round of this year's NFL draft out of the University of Washington. He opted out of the 2020 season due to concerns around COVID-19, but he managed to record eight […]

Tejay Antone Activated Off Injured List On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined for a couple of weeks due to right forearm inflammation. However, Antone was able to get through a few bullpen sessions without any issues and will return on Tuesday. He has been excellent with […]

Josh Donaldson Absent From Lineup Once Again

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Donaldson will miss his fifth straight game with a calf injury, though he was able to get in some pregame work Monday before appearing in the contest as a pinch hitter- indicating that he could return […]

Jeff Hoffman Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment in Triple-A. He has been out for roughly a month due to a right shoulder impingement. There's a good chance that Hoffman will need a few rehab starts before he is able to rejoin the Reds rotation. Before […]

Luis Arraez On Bench Tuesday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Arraez is currently in the midst of a six-game hitting streak but will head to the bench with lefty Wade Miley on the mound. Arraez is batting just .234 against southpaws this season compared to .308 against righties. […]

Dellin Betances Continues Rehab Assignment In Triple-A

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) will have his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A. He tossed two scoreless appearances out of his three outings in Class-A. However, one of them he did allow five earned runs, which is alarming. Despite that, the Mets are in desperate need of arms out of the bullpen. […]

Sonny Gray Will Make Rehab Start On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (shoulder) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. He has missed each of the last two weeks while dealing with a right groin strain. The hope is that Gray is able to rejoin the Reds by the weekend series against the Atlanta Braves. Fantasy managers should […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for June 22, 2021 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Conference Finals Los Angeles Clippers (+4.5) at Phoenix Suns (o/u 224.5) - Game 2 (Suns lead 1-0) It's Showdown time! We've got one game tonight, and that's a Game 2 between the Clippers and the […]

Byron Buxton Heading Back To Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of the contest with the Cincinnati Reds. In a devastating turn of events, Buxton was forced to exit Monday's game, just his third game back from a hip strain, after being hit by a pitch on his hand. Manager […]

WNBA Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (6/22/21): WNBA DFS Advice for DraftKings and FanDuel

It's a new week in the WNBA, with three games on Tuesday's docket. We've got Dallas taking on the Jonquel Jones-less Sun while the Sky visit the Liberty in the early games, followed by the Mystics facing off with the Seattle Storm late In this article, I'll be providing you with some daily fantasy WNBA lineup […]

Bengals Impressed With Rookie Chris Evans

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan has been impressed with rookie running back Chris Evans so far this offseason. "He's got the most natural hands for a running back that I've ever been around," Callahan said. Evans was selected with the 202nd overall pick in this year's NFL draft out of Michigan. While the 23-year-old […]

Golden Tate's Wish List Includes A Few Teams

Free-agent wide receiver Golden Tate remains available on the open market after being released by the New York Giants following two disappointing seasons. The 32-year-old hasn't received much interest, but he wants to continue playing and mentioned the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams as three teams he'd be interested in joining. Tate […]

Nelson Cruz Belts 16th Homer

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-5 with a home run and a walk in Monday's 7-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Cruz delivered the first run of the game, a 424-foot blast with an exit velocity of 116.5 MPH, his second hardest-hit ball of the season. He appears to be past the neck […]

Luis Arraez Plates A Pair Of Runs Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez collected his second straight multi-hit game in Monday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. Arraez drove in one run while fouling out in the second inning. He singled in the sixth inning before coming up with a big double in the bottom of the 10th inning, which brought the Twins within […]

Miguel Sano Delivers Game-Winning Homer

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer in Monday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. Sano entered the game as a pinch-runner for Josh Donaldson in the eighth inning, singling in his first plate appearance then later walking it off with a two-run homer. He hit the ball hard, registering exit […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Reaches Base Four Times

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. reached base four times Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, scoring two runs. After exiting Saturday due to precautionary reasons related to his ailing left shoulder, Tatis singled, doubled and walked twice while swiping his 14th base. Apparently fine, the 22-year-old continues his extraordinary season, slashing .291/.373/.380 with […]

Jake Cronenworth Extends Hitting Streak To Seven

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth finished 2-for-4 with a home run, double, walk, two runs scored and three RBI Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cronenworth laced an RBI double as part of a four-run first inning before powering a two-run bomb in the fifth to help ice the 6-2 victory. The 27-year-old […]

Matt Shoemaker Picks Up Third Win In Extra Innings

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker notched his third victory of the season in an extra-innings win over the Cincinnati Reds. Shoemaker worked a 1-2-3 frame in the 11th inning, then got into a bit of trouble in the 12th, loading the bases before coming up with a timely strikeout to get out of the […]

Hunter Bishop Suffers Shoulder Injury Setback

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Hunter Bishop (shoulder) recently suffered a setback to his injured left shoulder, per McCovey Chronicle's Brady Klopfer. The team's number 4 prospect was nearing a return to High-A Eugene when he re-aggravated his shoulder strain in a rehab game. The timeline for his return is unknown. The 22-year-old only has […]

Tony Kemp Extends On-Base Streak To 11 Straight

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in a loss to the Rangers on Monday. Kemp has now reached base safely in 11 straight games. He was rewarded for his efforts by batting leadoff in this game which would be a big boost for his fantasy value […]

J.A. Happ Struggles With Control In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ struggled to control the strike zone in Monday's no-decision against the Cincinnati Reds. Happ pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits while walking five batters. He struck out four, generating 10 whiffs on 108 pitches. Much of his struggles came with his fastball, as he yielded […]

Maikel Franco Ends No-Hit Bid, Homers Monday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Maikel Franco saved his team from being no-hit in Monday's 10-2 loss to the Astros, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a strikeout. Franco launched an eighth-inning Brandon Bielak breaking pitch over the center-field wall to end the no-hit bid as well as the shutout. Franco is having an […]

Manny Machado Provides Early Spark

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado launched a three-run homer Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a three-hit night. He also stole his eighth bag of the season. Machado made things easy for the Friars, taking starter Julio Urias deep in the first inning in the eventual 6-2 victory. The 28-year-old […]

Keegan Akin Gets Roughed Up In Monday Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Keegan Akin fell to 0-3 in Monday's 10-2 loss to the Astros. Akin pitched 4 innings, allowing five runs on six hits (including a three-run home run) and four walks with five strikeouts. His offense didn't give him much support, but Akin did not put his team in a position to […]

Sean Murphy Launches Ninth Homer On Monday

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Monday. The sophomore backstop has been hitting better lately as he has three homers in his last five games. His batting average is still not where fantasy managers want it to be at just […]

Yu Darvish Silences Blue Crew

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish fanned 11 Los Angeles Dodgers Monday as he cruised to his seventh victory. Spotted an early four-run lead, the right-hander required 99 pitches over six frames, permitting just two hits and a walk. His key mistake was a solo home run by Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. Darvish continues his […]

Will Smith Stays Hot With Another Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith continued his hot streak with a 1-for-4 performance with a home run on Monday versus the San Diego Padres. Smith is now hitting .281 over the last two weeks with four home runs and seven RBI. Smith has been one of the more consistent options behind the dish for […]

Mookie Betts Hits Ninth Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss versus the San Diego Padres. Betts crushed his ninth home run of the season off of Yu Darvish in the top of the third inning, but it wouldn't be enough to lead his team to victory. Betts has dealt […]