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 […]

Luke Voit Goes Yard Thursday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit clubbed his third home run of the season in Thursday's 8-1 defeat of the Kansas City Royals. Voit tacked onto the lead in the third inning, drilling a solo homer 362 feet at 101.7 MPH. The slugger has clubbed three extra-base hits in three games since returning from […]

Trai Turner Agrees With Steelers Thursday

Former Pro Bowl offensive guard Trai Turner agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. It comes on the same day that the team released long-time guard David DeCastro (ankle), who is considering retirement. Turner was released by the Los Angeles Chargers after […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (6/25/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring FOUR matchups tomorrow from the LPL and LCK. Feels great to have league back in full swing, so let's keep it rolling headed into the weekend. As a side note, I exclusively play on DraftKings. For FanDuel players, I would recommend building around the game theories […]

Aaron Judge Compiles Strong Line In Win

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge filled up the box score in Thursday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Judge went 3-for-3 with three runs scored, a home run, a double, two RBI, and a pair of walks. The slugger reached all five times Thursday, clubbing a solo homer at 100.7 MPH in the first […]

Tommy Edman Drops To Sixth In Batting Order

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman is being dropped to sixth in the batting order on Thursday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chad Kuhl. Center fielder Dylan Carlson will move up to the leadoff spot as a result. The switch-hitting Edman recently returned from a minor abdominal injury, but it hasn't really slowed him down […]

Travelers Championship - Showdown Round 2 (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 […]

Ian Happ On Bench For Third Game In A Row

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will be on the bench for his third straight contest on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Happ has been a major disappointment for both the Cubs and managers this season and is hitting .182 with eight home runs and 18 RBI this season. The Cubs have dealt with a […]

Patrick Wisdom Rests On Thursday

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom will rest on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wisdom started his season on May 25 and came out of the gate on fire, but he has gone of late with five hits over his last 30 at-bats. For the season, Wisdom is hitting .284 with 10 home runs and […]

Mitch Garver To Ramp Up Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) will begin to ramp up his baseball activities, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Garver was able to take the field Monday and play catch after being sidelined since June 1 with a groin strain. The veteran backstop will likely incorporate some jogging, more throwing, and moving around a […]

Michael Brantley Hitting Well Since His Return

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is slashing .509/.565/.727 (28-for-55) with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI in 14 games since he returned from the injured list from his hamstring injury. Brantley's .356 average leads all of baseball right now. The 34-year-old veteran only has four home runs, but he's never been much of a power […]

Ryan Jeffers Not In Thursday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Jeffers has undoubtedly been the team's starting backstop since Mitch Garver (groin) was sidelined, starting 14 games to Benjamin Rortvedt's four. Jeffers has been quite effective thanks to a mechanical change in the minors, posting a .905 OPS […]

Mark Canha Dealing With Left Hip Strain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) left Thursday's win against the Rangers with an apparent injury. He was 0-for-2 before being replaced by Tony Kemp. Canha is scheduled to have an MRI on Friday, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. This is bad timing for Canha who was having an excellent 2021 campaign as his […]

Adam Frazier Among White Sox's Targets

The Chicago White Sox have been decimated by injuries and are looking everywhere for positional help as the trade deadline approaches next month. Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar and Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier are among their targets. Frazier, 29, has been excellent for the Buccos in 2019, hitting .324/.390/.463 with three home runs, […]

Justin Turner Gets Day Off On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will receive a routine day off on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts said that it was a scheduled day off for Turner and he will be available off of the bench. Turner has been having a good season and is hitting .283 with 12 home […]

Randy Dobnak Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins starter/reliever Randy Dobnak (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger strain. Dobnak had dealt with a fingernail issue following his start on June 10, though this seems to be a different ailment. It's not yet clear how much time the 26-year-old will be forced to miss, but […]

Carlos Correa On A Tear In June

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is hitting .373/.514/.771 (31-for-83) with 21 RBI and 25 runs in his last 23 games. It has helped him raise his season slash line to .298/.391/.531 with 14 home runs, 53 runs scored and 43 RBI in 262 total at-bats. In 18 total games in June, the 26-year-old is 24-for-69 […]

Josh Donaldson Returns To Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is back in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Cleveland Indians. Donaldson missed five games with a calf injury, though his ability to appear in Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter boded well for his potential return to action. The veteran third baseman is batting second against […]

Josh Bell Scratched Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell was scratched from Thursday's lineup for undisclosed reasons. Ryan Zimmerman is now starting at first base and is hitting cleanup against Miami Marlins right-hander Cody Poteet. Check back for more updates on why Bell isn't playing on Thursday evening. Consider him day-to-day for now. The 28-year-old switch-hitter is batting […]

Jai Herbert Looking To Put On A Show Saturday

Coming off of a loss in his UFC debut, Jai Herbert (10-2) will hope to score a huge career-defining victory when he steps into the cage with former title contender Renato Moicano on Saturday. Typically a dangerous striker and finisher, eight of his 10 career wins have come by the knockout. The former Cage Warriors […]

Michael Pineda Throws Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Thursday. The plan is for Pineda to throw a simulated game next before moving to a rehab start, likely sometime next week. The 32-year-old right-hander is recovering from right elbow inflammation and is getting closer to a return, barring any setbacks. His last […]

Jake Diekman Whiffs Three In Outing Versus Rangers

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jake Diekman struck out the side while allowing one hit in his appearance against the Rangers on Thursday. The left-hander has been one of the better non-closers to roster in fantasy, as he's got a 3.13 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP while collecting the occasional save. Where Diekman really stands out, […]

Jesse Chavez, Tanner Roark Join Braves

The Atlanta Braves optioned pitchers Kyle Wright and Ty Tice on Thursday and recalled right-handers Jesse Chavez and Tanner Roark in corresponding moves. To make room for Chavez and Roark on the 40-man roster, Tucker Davidson and Alex Jackson were moved to the 60-day injured list. Wright, 25, had allowed seven earned runs in just […]

Renato Moicano Hoping For A Career-Changing Performance

After a promising start for Renato Moicano (14-4-1), it has been a rough road lately, as he's dropped three of his last four fights. In his last outing in December of last year, Moicano sustained a vicious knockout at the hands of Rafael Fiziev in the first round of their battle. Throughout his career, Moicano […]

Will Smith Gets Thursday Night Off

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get a day of rest on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Smith has been swinging a hot bat of late and is hitting .294 with four home runs and eight RBI in his last 34 at-bats. On the season, Smith is hitting .269 with nine home runs and […]

Jed Lowrie Cracks Sixth Homer Of 2021

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a win over the Rangers on Thursday. Lowrie knocked in Ramon Laureano in the first inning with a single to give Oakland a 3-0 lead. He wasn't done the, however, as he launched a moonshot homer that Statcast measured […]