Joc Pederson Hits Two More Dingers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continued his impressive season by hitting two home runs in Friday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Pederson was the Cubs only offense on Friday evening and he went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs. Pederson has been hitting the ball very well for his new club and he […]

Wandy Peralta Takes Loss Friday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Wandy Peralta took his first loss of the season in Friday's 5-3 defeat to the Oakland Athletics. Peralta entered in the fifth inning and got a quick out, though the wheels fell off in the following frame. The southpaw seemed to be close to a perfect relief outing after inducing […]

Zach Davies Gets Lit Up In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies continued his disappointing season with his fourth loss of the season on Friday versus the Miami Marlins. Davies got annihilated in the contest. It began with five runs in the top of the third inning and included a grand slam by outfielder Adam Duvall. Davies still managed to get […]

Jameson Taillon Whiffs Five In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon rebounded from a poor start his last time out but didn't factor into the decision in Friday's loss to the Oakland Athletics. Taillon pitched 4 2/3 innings, surrendering two runs on four hits while walking one batter. He struck out five and registered 11 whiffs on 76 pitches. […]

Nolan Arenado Hitless Again On Friday

St Louis perennial All-Star Nolan Arenado went hitless for the fifth straight game on Friday versus Atlanta. During the five-game span, the third baseman is 0-for-18. He only has one home run in his last 17 contests. In 2021, Arenado is batting .269 with 12 home runs and 44 RBI. His OPS is .809. It […]

William Contreras Clubs A Home Run Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk Friday. In 60 games and 124 at-bats, the 23-year-old is batting .231 with seven home runs. He has three hits in his last seven trips to the plate. Fantasy managers who need an offensively gifted catcher should look at Contreras as a […]

U.S. Open - Showdown Round 3 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Albert Almora Expected To Return Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora (shoulder) is expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, per manager Luis Rojas. The Mets have a doubleheader on Saturday and plan to activate the outfielder ahead of one of them. He slashed 048/.091/.048 across 22 plate appearances in 2021 before the injury. Almora is […]

Carlos Rodon Has Another Strong Outing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon continued his strong season on Friday evening versus the Houston Astros. Rodon picked up a no-decision, but tossed seven innings and allowed three hits, one run, three walks and struck out eight on the evening. Rodon has been one of the top waiver wire pickups of the year […]

Chaz Roe Pulled From Minor League Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chaz Roe was pulled from his rehab outing with Triple-A Durham on Thursday with right shoulder discomfort. He received an injection in his biceps and the timeline will be updated in two to three days. The Rays pitcher has been sidelined since the end of April with a shoulder strain. Roe […]

Andrew Vaughn Exits Early On Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (face) left Friday's game early with a facial contusion. Vaughn hit a double in the top of the sixth, but was hit in the face on outfielder Chas McCormick's throw to second base. Vaughn initially stayed in the game, but would exit in the bottom of the eighth […]

David Dahl Will Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. He's been sidelined since May 26 with a left rib contusion. Dahl worked out with the team on Friday and reportedly felt good afterward. The 27-year-old slashed .208/.242/.340 with four home runs, 12 RBI, and 16 runs scored […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Provides Only Offense For Jays Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. provided the only run for his club on Friday, clubbing a solo homer as his team fell 7-1 to the Orioles. His 409' shot to left field in the fifth was his seventh long ball of the season as he finished the night going 1-for-3. Gurriel has spent […]

Robbie Ray Inefficient Versus Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray lasted just 4 1/3 innings versus the Orioles on Friday, allowing two runs in a 7-1 loss. The lefty gave up six hits and two walks while striking out five before manager Charlie Montoyo brought out the hook in the fifth after he surrendered an RBI single on […]

Jose Ramirez Exits Friday’s Game Early

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (ankle, foot) was removed in the top of the eighth inning from Friday's game against the Pirates after being hit by a pitch. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored before exiting. The severity of his ankle/foot injury is unknown at this time, and an update […]

Sonny Gray Throws Successful Bullpen Session On Friday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sonny Gray (groin) threw a successful bullpen session on Friday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on June 9 with a right groin strain. The Reds pitcher is expected to miss at least two turns in the rotation. "I felt good," Gray said. "That was all I was really looking […]

Kyle Lewis Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. He underwent knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus on June 11. The Mariners are hopeful Lewis can return later this season. Lewis slashed .246/.333/.392 with five home runs, 11 RBI, 15 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 36 […]

Justin Dunn Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation. He was removed from Thursday's game early due to shoulder discomfort. The 25-year-old underwent an MRI on Friday, but he is still waiting on the results. Before the injury, Dunn owned a (1-3) record along with a […]

Anthony Rendon Remains Out Of The Lineup Friday

Los Angeles third baseman Anthony Rendon (triceps) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers. He will miss his fourth straight game due to a triceps injury. Angels manager Joe Maddon is "hopeful" Rendon is available to pinch-hit in Friday's game. The 31-year-old is trending in the right direction and is […]

Miguel Sano Sitting Friday

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Sano will cede the first base duties to Alex Kirilloff after a 1-for-11 stretch with six strikeouts in his last three games. Kirilloff will bat seventh against Rangers' righty Mike Foltynewicz.

Max Muncy Could Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (oblique) has a chance to return at the beginning of next week versus the San Diego Padres. Muncy has been sidelined since June 12 with a strained right oblique. Muncy has been having a very good season and his return would be a big boost to both the Dodgers […]

Matthew Boyd Expected To Miss More Time

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (forearm) is dealing with muscular tendonitis, Cody Stavenhagen reported on Friday. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Boyd has seen "a number of doctors" and that structural damage has been ruled out. A timetable hasn't been set for Boyd's return, but it appears highly unlikely he would be back before […]

Andrelton Simmons Absent From Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is absent from Friday's lineup for the contest against the Texas Rangers. Simmons exited Wednesday's game with left ankle tightness. It's not believed to be serious at the moment, though the veteran shortstop has already dealt with ankle soreness this season, as well as past seasons, so this occurrence […]

Cody Bellinger Could Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) could be activated early next week versus the San Diego Padres. Bellinger has been banged up all season and is currently dealing with left hamstring tightness. Bellinger has only had 62 at-bats this season and is hitting .226 with one home […]

Josh Donaldson Not In Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Donaldson was forced to leave Wednesday's game after feeling tightness in his right calf, though it was described as a precautionary move. Evidently, the veteran third baseman needs a day to rest the ailment, though it […]

Corey Seager To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment next week. It's encouraging news for the talented hitter that has been sidelined since May 16 with a fractured right hand. The upcoming free agent is hitting .265 with four home runs and 22 […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (6/19/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring FIVE matchups tomorrow from the LPL (super week!) and LCK. Unfortunately, this last slate was a rough one, as I prioritized HLE (swept by LSB and looked horrible) and RNG (upset by a bunch of former RNG players haha.) Short-term memory is in full effect and […]

Cody Poteet Activated And Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Cody Poteet (knee) was activated from the injured list and will start Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Poteet was forced to leave his previous start with a knee injury, but made it through the rehab process without a hitch, throwing a few bullpen sessions but not even making a […]

Nico Hoerner Getting Closer To Return For Cubs

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) went through a full range of baseball activities on Friday, manager David Ross said. Hoerner has been sidelined since sustaining a left hamstring strain in the sixth inning of a 4-3 win over the Pirates in late May. There is no timetable yet as to when Hoerner will return, […]

Isan Diaz Optioned To Triple-A

Miami Marlins infielder Isan Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville before Friday's game. Diaz was one of the worst players in all of baseball this season, but still got everyday playing time because Don Mattingly has no idea what he's doing. In 126 plate appearances, Diaz hit .146 with a 29.4 K%. He was also […]