Dean Kremer Gets Single Out In Thursday Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer had a dreadful start in Thursday's 9-0 loss to the Blue Jays. Kremer started the bottom half of the first by walking the bases loaded, then allowing an RBI single and an RBI groundout. He walked a fourth batter to load the bases again, gave up a grand slam, […]

Alexander Volkov Hoping To Take Advantage Of Main-Event Stage

With well over 30 more professional MMA bouts than his opponent, Alexander Volkov (33-8) will hope all that experience pays off in his main-event battle with France's Ciryl Gane on Saturday. Dangerous in the striking game, 22 of Volkov's 33 career wins have come by way of the knockout. He is also a winner of […]

Ciryl Gane Looking To Continue His March Toward UFC Gold

Though he has yet to hit double-digit fights in his professional career, French powerhouse Ciryl Gane (8-0) has shown he has the ability to become a future UFC heavyweight champion. In Saturday's main event, he will get the chance to take the next step toward that goal as he battles hardened-veteran Alexander Volkov. With six […]

Tanner Boser Takes Co-Main-Event Spot On Late Notice

Not only is Tanner Boser (19-8-1) taking Saturday's co-main-event bout on short notice, he also competed earlier this month and was on the losing end of a split decision. After starting out 3-1 in the UFC, Boser has dropped his last two bouts, both by decision. Many will argue he should have won his last […]

Ovince St. Preux Makes His Return To Heavyweight

Returning to heavyweight after a lengthy light-heavyweight career, Ovince St. Preux (25-15) will enter the Octagon for the second time on Saturday as a heavyweight when he battles Tanner Boser. A very dangerous finisher, 20 of his 25 career wins have come by finish, with 11 coming by way of knockout/TKO and nine by submission. […]

Timur Valiev Has A Big Opportunity

It will be a battle of unbeaten UFC bantamweights when Timur Valiev (17-2) returns to the UFC cage for the third time this Saturday. After his debut ended in a no-contest, Valiev returned in February to take a unanimous decision over Martin Day. Valiev typically takes his opponents deep into the bout and outlasts them […]

Raoni Barcelos Looking For Sixth Straight Win

On a quietly hot run in the UFC's bantamweight division, Raoni Barcelos (16-1) will enter UFC Vegas 30 on Saturday looking for his sixth straight victory to remain undefeated in the Octagon. Only tasting defeat once in his career, he has not lost since April of 2014. A typical finisher in his career, 10 of […]

Daniel Pineda Needs A Win To Stay Above .500

Six years passed between Daniel Pineda's (27-14) first and second stints in the UFC, but he looked impressive in his debut in August of last year, earning the TKO win over Herbert Burns. In his last outing, however, Pineda took a loss at the hands of Cub Swanson via second-round TKO. Hoping to avoid falling […]

Sonny Gray Scratched From Rehab Start; Expected To Go On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray (groin) was unable to make his scheduled rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Louisville. Gray woke up in the morning with a stiff back, although it doesn't sound as though the ailment is very serious as he is now expected to make his rehab start on Saturday. The veteran right-hander […]

Brad Brach Earns Save On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brad Brach threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Brach struck out two and allowed one hit on the way to earning his first save since the 2018 season. The veteran reliever should be in line to pitch in more high-leverage situations with […]

Tony Santillan Strikes Out Eight In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan turned in an excellent start in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Santillan allowed just one run over six innings while striking out eight and walking three. The rookie's only mistake on the evening was a first-inning solo homer off of the bat of Freddie Freeman. He […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Slugs 24th Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. retook the major league lead in homers on Thursday, punishing an Adam Plutko offering over the right field bleachers for his 24th long ball of the season. The 438' shot was of the solo variety as he finished the game going 1-for-4 with two runs in the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Belts Grand Slam Versus Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. smacked a grand slam on Thursday, helping his club defeat the Orioles 9-0. The 369' foot shot over the left field fence broke the game open by giving the Jays a 6-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning as the 27-year-old finished the night going 1-for-4. […]

Anthony Kay Strikes Out Eight In Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Anthony Kay recorded his first win of the season on Thursday, tossing five shutout innings in the club's 9-0 win over the Orioles. The pressure was taken off the left-hander early since the offense put up six runs in the bottom of the first, but he still shined by finishing […]

Nick Castellanos Drives In Four In Win Over Atlanta

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos turned in a big game in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a homer and four RBI in the win to help pull the Reds over .500 on the year. The veteran outfielder ripped a two-run homer in the seventh inning while also […]

Andre Fili Hoping For A Win In 30th Professional Bout

The last handful of bouts for Andre Fili (21-8) have flip-flopped wins and losses. Not really able to string a series of wins together, Fili has scored 12 finishes out of his 21 career wins when he does pull off the victory. Making his 30th professional MMA appearance, DraftKings sees Touchy as the favorite with […]

Nick Senzel Plays Catch On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was able to play catch before Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He has been out since the end of May due to a knee issue. Senzel was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, which means he likely won't return until after the All-Star break. It's uncertain how […]

John Means To Return After All-Star Break

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) is expected to return after the All-Star break, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Recently, Means has been playing catch at the Orioles spring training complex. He has been sidelined since the beginning of June due to a shoulder strain. Means was pitching fantastic for the Orioles before going […]

Steven Matz Nearing Return

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz has cleared COVID-19 protocols and has rejoined the organization. He is still currently on the injured list, but should be back on the active roster soon. Matz is expected to throw 60 pitches with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. The hope is that Matz will be able to rejoin […]

Justin Steele Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Justin Steele (hamstring) is heading to Triple-A to begin a rehab assignment. He has been sidelined since late May due to a right hamstring strain. However, Steele was an excellent bullpen option for the Cubs before going down. He posted a 2.03 ERA, 21/7 K/BB ratio and 1.05 WHIP over 13 […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/25/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter-Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks.  I have been focusing on the NHL and a little bit of MLB but as we get closer to the summer months, we could see some really good CSGO tournaments pop up which means great DFS tournaments to play! As always, I […]

Corey Seager Should Return In Early July

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is hopefully going to get back on the field by early July, according to manager Dave Roberts. It sounds like Seager is doing well, but the team doesn't want to rush anything. Seager is likely going to start a rehab assignment this weekend and hopefully return before the […]

Tim Means Looks To Lock Up Third Straight Victory

The Dirty Bird Tim Means (31-12-1) looks to have found his stride once again, coming into Saturday's main-card bout on a two-fight winning streak. Stepping into the professional MMA cage for his 44th bout, 19 of his 31 career wins have come by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees the veteran as the favorite against Nicolas Dalby, who […]

Harrison Bader To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (rib) will begin a rehab assignment soon. Manager Mike Schildt mentioned that Bader has resumed baseball activities and is playing outfield in extended spring training. He has been sidelined since May 25 because of a fracture in his rib cage. Fantasy managers should expect Bader to miss at least […]

Nicolas Dalby Looking For Third Straight Win

Nicolas Dalby (19-3-1) has made good on his second stint in the UFC, as he's currently 2-0. Not opposed to taking his opponent to the limit, just over half (10) of his 19 career wins have come by finish. Hoping his second stint will be the one that keeps him in the UFC, he will […]

Joe Smith To Throw Bullpen Session Friday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Friday. It sounds like Smith will use his whole arsenal at the session in Detroit. The hope is that things go well and Smith can be activated shortly after the session. However, he might be asked to go on a rehab assignment, […]

Zach Plesac Will Throw On Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) will throw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Thursday. It was reported earlier in the week he might throw around Thursday or Friday, so it appears he's on schedule. Plesac has missed around a month due to a thumb fracture. It's likely that Plesac begins a rehab assignment shortly […]

Scott Alexander Pitching In Triple-A On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Scott Alexander (shoulder) will pitch for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. This is an advancement for Alexander after he was pitching in Low-A while rehabbing his shoulder. The move to Triple-A means Alexander is getting closer to a return. He is not eligible to return from the 60-day injured list […]

Giancarlo Stanton Collects Three Hits

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Stanton collected a trio of hard-hit singles, plating a run on one of them. Each base hit registered an exit velocity of at least 98 MPH. Stanton needed a game like this after a 1-for-8 […]

Vance Worley Signs Deal With Mets

The New York Mets have purchased the contract of pitcher Vance Worley from Kane County of the Independent League. He has not pitched in the MLB since the 2017 season. Worley posted a 4.01 ERA in five starts with Kane County this season. It sounds like Worley is going to head to Triple-A and serve […]