Brandon Nimmo, Jonathan Villar Out Against The Lefty

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brett Anderson. It looks like a normal day of rest for Nimmo, who has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with three RBI in his first four games back from the injured list. With a .333/.423/.440 slash line on the […]

Dylan Frittelli Looks To Defend His John Deere Classic Title

Since the John Deere Classic was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dylan Frittelli is this week's defending champion, as he claimed victory in the Quad Cities in 2019. While Frittelli came into the 2019 edition in poor form, his 2021 game log is even more concerning. The University of Texas product has […]

Tim Anderson Resting On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will get a day of rest on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Anderson has been swinging a hot bat with a .308 batting average over the past month, but he has not hit a home run during that span. Anderson is one of the better pop and speed offensive […]

Matt Olson Will Participate In Home Run Derby

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson will try to become the third A's player to win the All-Star Home Run Derby next week. The first-time All-Star will compete against Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, reigning champion Pete Alonso of the Mets, Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini, Rockies shortstop Trevor Story and Royals catcher Salvador Perez. […]

Trevor Richards, Bowden Francis Heading To Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-handers Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for first baseman Rowdy Tellez. Richards was traded alongside Willy Adames from the Rays to the Brewers already this year, and now he'll head back to the American League East. He'll give a banged-up Toronto […]

Brandon Hagy Coming Off A Strong Performance

Brandon Hagy is coming off a sixth-place finish last week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in which he gained strokes in all four major categories, including 3.2 strokes off the tee and 3.2 strokes putting. While there's reason to believe that Hagy's putting will regress, the University of California's product's strong finish last week was […]

Brewers Acquire Rowdy Tellez

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring first baseman Rowdy Tellez from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Trevor Richards, according to sources. Tellez has hit just .209/.272/.338 with four home runs and eight RBI in 50 games for Toronto this year, but he's been in Triple-A since June 22. The 26-year-old left-handed […]

Corey Seager Resumes Swinging

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Tuesday that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) has resumed swinging and has taken about 40 swings over the last couple of days. Roberts also said on the Tuesday that he thinks Seager should be ready for a rehab assignment after the All-Star break. That's certainly encouraging news for […]

Jesse Winker Out, Jonathan India Returns Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, but second baseman Jonathan India (ankle) will return against Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic after being scratched on Monday. Tyler Naquin will also get the night off against the southpaw. Shogo Akiyama will enter the lineup in the ninth spot while […]

Adam Duvall Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Garrett Cooper will start in right field and bat third, while Jesus Aguilar will return to first base and hit cleanup against Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Duvall has been swinging a hot bat the last week with […]

Dodgers Designate Steven Souza Jr. For Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been designated for assignment on Tuesday. Souza was promoted to the big league club on June 16 and struggled in limited playing time. The veteran only had four hits in 25 at-bats with one home run and two RBI. Relief pitcher will Jake Reed will replace Souza […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Elects Free Agency

Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting that infielder Dee Strange-Gordon has opted out of his minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. Passan says that the speedy infielder is expected to latch on with a new team in the coming days. Strange-Gordon signed a minor league deal with the Cubs on May 29, but didn't […]

Eric Sogard Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs infielder Eric Sogard (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb contusion. Sogard has been operating as a backup infielder for the Cubs and has also made five appearances as a relief pitcher. Sogard hasn't done much this season with his bat and is hitting .250 with one […]

Nico Hoerner Sitting On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will rest on Tuesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Hoerner was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and started at second base on Sunday and Monday. Hoerner is the Cubs starting second baseman, but the club is giving him a maintenance day to keep him fresh. Hoerner is […]

Trevor Williams Activated From Injured List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams (appendix) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Williams has been sidelined since May 31 after undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis. Williams was struggling before being placed on the injured list, but he should return to his spot in the rotation. Pitcher Alec Mills is expected […]

Cam Davis Looks To Build Momentum Off His First Win

Cam Davis won the Rocket Mortgage last week in spectacular fashion, holing out from a bunker on the 17th hole for eagle to tie the lead, and then outlasting Joaquin Niemann and Troy Merritt in a playoff. There is often an exhale from players after such a momentous performance, but Davis still projects as a […]

Josh Donaldson Remains Out Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) remains out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Donaldson has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, though he is still considered day-to-day since exiting Saturday's game. The veteran third baseman has posted a strong .838 OPS this season and owns some […]

Cameron Champ Not Worth The Risk At The John Deere Classic

Cameron Champ's run of poor play has been certainly jarring for fantasy managers. The Texas A & M product has now missed four consecutive cuts and not recorded a top-10 finish on Tour since the Zozo Championship in October. The biggest reason for Champ's downturn has been a faulty putter. The two-time PGA Tour winner […]

Nelson Cruz Back In Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (neck) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Chicago White Sox. Cruz missed two games with neck stiffness that resulted from a violent coughing fit. The veteran slugger will slot back into the third spot in the Twins order against White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon. Cruz […]

Lucas Glover Is A Solid Option In The Quad Cities

Lucas Glover checks a number of key boxes this week. Over his last 36 rounds, the former U.S. Open champion ranks sixth in birdies or better gained, 10th in par-four scoring (400-450 yards) and 24th in opportunities gained. Glover gains strokes on the field in easy scoring conditions, on bent-grass greens, on TPC courses and […]

Russell Henley A Perfect Fit For TPC Deere Run

Last time Russell Henley got a crack at TPC Deere Run, he shot a final-round 61 to finish as the runner-up here in 2019. There's no reason to believe that Henley isn't capable of building off that momentum and recording another strong finish in the Quad Cities. The University of Georgia product checks all of […]

Brian Harman Looks To Capture Second John Deere Classic Title

Brian Harman should be full of good vibes this week as he returns to the site of his first PGA Tour win. Harman is a much better player now than he was back in 2014, when he last captured victory in the Quad Cities. Over his last 36 rounds, the University of Georgia product ranks […]

Dodgers Sign Neftali Feliz

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed veteran relief pitcher Neftali Feliz to a minor league contract on Tuesday after he was recently released by the Philadelphia Phillies. The 33-year-old former American League Rookie of the Year in 2010 allowed four earned runs on four hits (one home run) in just one inning pitched for the Phillies […]

Travis Lakins Sr. Undergoes Successful Surgery

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Travis Lakins Sr. (elbow) had successful surgery to fix a recurrent olecranon stress fracture in his right elbow. The surgery was performed by Dr. Steve Shin on Tuesday. Lakins wasn't a fantasy option to begin with and was injured in his first start of the season when he was removed from the […]

PGA DFS Vegas Report - John Deere Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Make sure to follow me on Twitter @Teeoffsports to get my updated picks as the tournament progresses, and if you don't have that as one of your social media platforms, here is a link for my betting card weekly. Plays will always get updated as soon […]

Rockies Won't Trade German Marquez

The Colorado Rockies won't be trading starting pitcher German Marquez at this month's trade deadline, according to manager Bud Black. "German Marquez is not going anywhere," Black said. Marquez has been great for the Rockies and fantasy managers with a career-low 3.59 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and solid 24.3 percent strikeout rate in 105 1/3 innings […]

Manuel Margot Expected To Land On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) is expected to be placed on the injured list after he suffered a hamstring injury on Monday, although the severity of the injury isn't yet known. The team's No. 2 prospect behind Wander Franco, Vidal Brujan, would seem to be the likely replacement, but nothing has been decided […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for July 6, 2021 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 7/6 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   NBA Finals Milwaukee Bucks (+5.5) at Phoenix Suns (o/u 219.5) - Game 1 It's Showdown time! We've got one game tonight, and that's Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Bucks and the Suns […]

Bryan Reynolds Snaps 0-For-8 Skid With Pair Of Hits

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds snapped an 0-for-8 skid on Monday night, as he finished 2-for-5 with a run scored in the Pirates' 11-1 victory over Atlanta. Despite that small bump in the road, Reynolds has been putting up great numbers over his last 15 games, slashing .350/.381/.583 with four homers, two steals, 13 RBI […]

Adam Frazier Reaches Base Four Times On Monday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in an 11-1 win against the Braves on Monday night. Day in and day out, Frazier continues to show why he is the National League starting second baseman in the All-Star Game, as he's now slashing .333/.438/.500 with two homers, […]