Mike Pennel Signs With Bears

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent defensive tackle Mike Pennel to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Andy Simms. Pennel served a two-game suspension to open last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, but he played in the other 14 games (one start) and recorded 29 tackles (13 solo) and one QB […]

Dhiego Lima Hoping To Rebound Saturday

Dhiego Lima (15-8) will have a huge bounce-back opportunity when he opens up the main card of UFC Vegas 29 when he meets up with Matt Brown in the Octagon on Saturday. After winning three fights in a row, Lima dropped a unanimous decision to Belal Muhammad in February. Well over half of his professional […]

Eduardo Escobar Doubles, Triples In Loss Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and two runs scored in a 10-3 loss to the Giants on Thursday afternoon. Escobar has been riding a hot streak recently, slashing .300/.364/.517 with three homers, seven RBI and nine runs scored over his last 15 games. This hot stretch now […]

Zac Gallen Struggles In First Start Back From Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen struggled in his return from the injured list on Thursday, allowing four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three in 2 2/3 innings of work against the first-place San Francisco Giants. It was Gallen's shortest start since July 2, 2019, as his ERA for the […]

Anthony Rendon Out For Third Straight Game

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (triceps) is out of Thursday's lineup against the Detroit Tigers for the third straight game since appearing to injure himself on a diving play in Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics, although it appears he will be available as a pinch-hitter. The Angels seem to still be confident […]

Evan White Removed From Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hip) has been taken off of his rehab assignment after suffering a recent setback, according to Jen Mueller of ROOT Sports Northwest. Mueller adds that White is currently working with the Mariners training staff for the next few days, and it could be five to six days before he […]

Cardinals Sign Lefty Wade LeBlanc

The St. Louis Cardinals signed veteran left-hander Wade LeBlanc on Thursday, and he will join the team for their game on Thursday night against the Atlanta Braves. LeBlanc's one-year deal will pay him $800,000 while in the major leagues and $150,000 while in the minors. Manager Mike Shildt said that LeBlanc will pitch out of […]

Alex Bregman Lands On Injured List With Quad Strain

The Houston Astros placed third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained left quadriceps. Catcher Garrett Stubbs was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Bregman injured himself in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers while running to first base and hobbled […]

Matthew Boyd Will Visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (forearm) will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache on either Thursday or Friday, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Stavenhagen adds that there is no update on Boyd's injury, but it's never a good sign when a pitcher is seen by Dr. ElAttrache. Boyd is 3-6 this year with a […]

Rafael Dolis Lands On Injured List With Finger Strain

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Rafael Dolis (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained right middle finger, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. Dolis exited Wednesday's game after four pitches with "no sensation in his hand," and it was reported earlier Thursday afternoon that he would be […]

Teoscar Hernandez Placed On Paternity List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was placed on the paternity list on Thursday, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. Hernandez should only miss a couple games while being present for the birth of his child, and in the meantime Toronto will likely turn to a combination of Jonathan Davis and Cavan Biggio […]

Jordan Willis Suspended For First Six Games

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis has been suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2021 regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Despite the suspension, Willis will be able to participate in all offseason practices and all three preseason games. He'll be eligible to return on Monday, […]

Kolten Wong Could Return On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) is scheduled to go through a full workout on Thursday and could be activated on Friday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Manager Craig Counsell expressed optimism that Wong could be back in the lineup on Friday, but said that the team will have to wait and […]

Raiders Sign Darron Lee Thursday

The Las Vegas Raiders signed former New York Jets first-round linebacker Darron Lee to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. The Raiders also added cornerback De'Vante Bausby to their roster and waived cornerback TJ Morrison in a corresponding move. Lee, 26, was the 20th overall pick in 2016. He spent three seasons with the Jets before […]

Bryse Wilson Likely To Start On Sunday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson will likely get the start on Sunday against the Cardinals, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Over five starts with Atlanta this season, Wilson is 2-2 with a 4.38 ERA and 14.4 percent strikeout rate over 24 2/3 innings of work. He's pitched slightly better at Triple-A though, where […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks for 6/18: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring four matchups tomorrow from the LPL and LCK. We are coming off of a PERFECT day of predictions. Granted three series featured really heavy favorites, we predicted the LNG upset and called it being the slate-breaker. Two great slates in a row and let's hope to […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Nashville Rackley Roofing 200 (6/18/21)

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will return to Nashville Superspeedway for the first time since 2011 on Friday night. Because there's qualifying Friday afternoon, we'll be doing this week's DFS picks with two caveats: first, we don't know the starting lineup, so we don't know who will/won't be up for place differential points until […]

Tejay Antone Scheduled To Throw Bullpen Session Friday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Sunday, manager David Bell said on Thursday. Antone was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his right forearm on June 10 but is traveling with the […]

Michael Lorenzen Expected To Return After All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) is expected to return following the All-Star break, Reds beat writer Bobby Nightengale reported Thursday. Reds manager David Bell initially said Lorenzen could return and start throwing out of the bullpen as soon as late June, but he confirmed on Thursday that the 29-year-old righty will need more time. […]

Mike Moustakas Shut Down On Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) has been shut down on his rehab assignment after aggravating his heel injury. Fortunately, it was also reported that Moustakas did not tear his plantar fasciitis. Moustakas will now go back into a walking boot and will be re-evaluated sometime after the weekend. Moustakas has missed nearly a month […]

Tommy Edman Returns To Lineup On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (abdomen) returned to the lineup on Thursday for the Cardinals game against the Atlanta Braves. Edman will be batting leadoff and playing right field. Edman missed the last two games due to an abdominal issue but he reportedly feels fine and does not have any reservations about playing, according […]

Mike Soroka Hopes To Pitch In 2021

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles) stated that he still hopes to pitch in 2021. Soroka recently explained that his injury setback related to his body's rejection of the sutures from his first surgery. The good news, however, was that his second surgery revealed that his Achilles was healed from his first surgery and […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/18/21) - 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, […]

Ryan Mountcastle With Two More Hits Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Ryan Mountcastle went 2-for-4 in the Orioles 10-3 loss to the Indians on Thursday. Mountcastle remains red hot at the plate now having slashed .322/.344/.627 with five home runs, 16 RBI, and nine runs scored over his last 15 games. Fantasy managers should keep Mountcastle active in most formats with the […]

Mychal Givens Placed On Injured List

Colorado Rockies right-hander Mychal Givens (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a lower back strain that has been nagging him for several days. In a corresponding move, the Rockies called up reliever Justin Lawrence from Triple-A. Givens owns a 2.78 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP, a 25:11 K:BB, and seven […]

Max Kepler To Rejoin Team For Series Against Rangers

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) will rejoin the club for their upcoming series against the Texas Rangers. Kepler had missed a little over two weeks with a strained left hamstring, though his rehab assignment reportedly went well. He appeared in three games for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, going 1-for-11 with a strikeout. Kepler […]

Kris Bryant In Lineup On Thursday Against Mets

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hand) is back in the lineup for the Cubs tilt against Marcus Stroman and the Mets on Thursday. He is playing third base and batting second. Bryant missed Wednesday's game against the Mets due to a bruised right hand, after he was hit with a pitch on Tuesday night by […]

Unclear What Is Causing Jacob deGrom's Shoulder Issue

Two doctors examined the MRI results of New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) on Thursday and had the same prognosis from the imaging. Specifically, that deGrom's shoulder is fine and that there is no concern. As a result, the Mets don't know what is causing deGrom's discomfort, according to manager Luis Rojas. Despite […]

Jose Ramirez Homers Again Thursday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Ramirez took a 3-0 Jorge Lopez pitch deep to right field in the bottom of the first inning and now has home runs in two consecutive games. He has been terrorizing […]

Rougned Odor Not In Thursday's Lineup

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Odor is batting .263 with four extra-base hits in his last five games, though that production has come with a 6:0 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Tyler Wade will start at second base and bat ninth against Blue […]