
Chris Rodriguez Throws Bullpen Session
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez (shoulder), who has been out since May 5 with right shoulder inflammation, threw a bullpen session on Saturday. Rodriguez also threw a bullpen last Tuesday and is nearing a return from the injured list. The 22-year-old right-hander made his major league debut earlier this year and was pitching […]

Matt Thaiss Increasing His Versatility
Los Angeles Angels corner infielder Matt Thaiss, who was originally drafted as a catcher in 2016, has been working to increase his versatility and has been catching again at Triple-A Salt Lake. Thaiss was converted to first base after being drafted, but he's also seen action at third base, second base and in the outfield. […]

Shohei Ohtani Comes Up Clutch In Pinch-Hit Appearance
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had a game-tying, pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of the 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday and stayed in the game in right field for the final two innings. Ohtani has played in all but one of the team's 47 games so far […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for May 24, 2021 (Premium Content)
NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 5/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard NBA Playoffs: Round One Miami (+4.5) @ Milwaukee (222.5 total) Injuries to monitor: NONE Game one was a thriller with the Bucks pulling off the win in overtime. We saw Miami hang close throughout the […]

Texans Release Ryan Finley
The Houston Texans are releasing quarterback Ryan Finley on Monday after they recently signed quarterback Jeff Driskel. The Texans acquired Finley from the Cincinnati Bengals in a trade, but it was just a late-round pick swap. With Finley now gone, Houston's quarterback depth chart consists of Deshaun Watson, Tyrod Taylor, Driskel and rookie Davis Mills. […]

Starling Marte To Begin A Rehab Assignment
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (rib) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. Marte will see his first game action since April 28, when he was forced to leave in the middle of an at bat after suffering a fractured rib. Marte has been swinging and taking live batting practice […]

Melvin Ingram Visiting Dolphins
Former Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Melvin Ingram will visit with the Miami Dolphins, according to an informed source. The 32-year-old played in seven games with the Chargers last year and had just 10 tackles. It was the first time in his nine-year career that he failed to record a sack. The former first-round pick in […]

Deshaun Watson Still Wants To Be Traded
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not take the field for organized team activities over the next three weeks and still wants to be traded, according to sources. Watson initially requested a trade in January before he was accused in 22 separate lawsuits in March and April of sexual assault and misconduct during massage sessions. […]

Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Report To OTAs
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not among the group of players that reported on Monday for the start of organized team activities. Rodgers has been a regular participant in the team's offseason program and OTAs throughout his career, until now. It doesn't come as a surprise, though, as he's reportedly not happy with […]

Julio Jones Requested A Trade
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones requested a trade from the organization a few months ago, according to sources. The Falcons agreed to listen to offers and will continue to listen to offers. Jones said, "I'm out of there, man," when FOX Sports' Shannon Sharpe asked him if he'd like to be traded or remain […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (5/24/21) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports- Late
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, […]

Chase Edmonds Ready To Be The Starter
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury feels that running back Chase Edmonds can be an every-down back in the NFL, and Edmonds will enter training camp this summer as the team's No. 1 back after they let Kenyan Drake walk in free agency and didn't spend a single draft pick at the position. The 25-year-old […]

A.J. Puk Gets Hammered In Rehab Game
Oakland Athletics pitching prospect A.J. Puk (biceps) lasted just two-thirds of an inning in a rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas. Puk served up a home run that was one of four hits allowed by the left-hander, who is trying to work his way back from his latest arm injury. Puk is the No. 2 […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 8 Lineup Trends
Week eight of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]

Keston Hiura Being Recalled By Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers plan to recall first baseman Keston Hiura from Triple-A Nashville ahead of Monday's series opener against the Padres, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. After Hiura posted a .513 OPS while striking out in 36 percent of his plate appearances over his first 26 games of the season in the majors, the Brewers […]

Christian Yelich Starting To Find It At The Plate
Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-4 with a home run, an additional RBI, an additional run scored, and a walk in Sunday's win over the Reds. Yelich ended a four-game hitless streak with his fifth multi-hit game of the season, but the most important thing is the fact that he went deep for […]

Freddy Peralta Continues The Strikeout Barrage In No-Decision
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta didn't factor into the decision after giving up two runs on three hits and four walks while fanning seven across 4 2/3 innings against the Reds. Peralta showed swing-and-miss stuff once again -- he's fanned at least seven in nine straight appearances and owns what would be a career-best […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 5/24 - Monkey Knife Fight
The first weekend of NBA playoffs didn't disappoint and featured eight of some of the best games we've seen all season. Only one team scored over 120 points with three falling beneath the 100-point mark in Game 1. Defensive effort has picked up across every roster and players who proved themselves this season are still […]

Bradley Chubb Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Denver Broncos star outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) had a minor ankle procedure last week to remove a bone spur. Chubb will miss organized team activities as a result, but he's expected to be ready for training camp in two months. It's the same ankle that forced the Pro Bowler to miss the last two […]

Patriots Kicking The Tires On Julio Jones
The New England Patriots have had internal discussions about trading for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones. Trade talks for Jones could intensify as June 2 approaches. That's when the Falcons could save more than $15 million against the salary cap by releasing or trading the 32-year-old. Jones played just nine games last year due […]

Kolten Wong Has Very Productive Day In Win
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, two RBI, and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Reds. Wong has alternated hitless and multi-hit appearances over his last 12 outings, but he has recorded at least three knocks four times during that span. This was one of his […]

PGA DFS Hole By Hole Breakdown: Charles Schwab Challenge (Premium Content)
All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Blue Jays Going With Trent Thornton As Opener On Monday
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that Trent Thornton is going to start Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He will serve as an opener. Ross Stripling, who was previously slated to start, will likely work in relief. Thornton has been solid over 14 appearances (two starts) this year, posting a 2.70 ERA and […]

A.J. Allmendinger Not So Surprisingly Ends Up Fifth At Austin
A.J. Allmendinger was able to easily negotiate the on and off rain all afternoon at the Circuit Of The Americas. His car was certainly not the fastest but he appeared to be the most in control on the 3.41-mile-long track. The result was fifth place for the No. 16 Chevy. He did not lead any […]

Ross Chastain Takes Wild Ride To Fourth Place At Austin
Ross Chastain was all over the track on Sunday at the EchoPark Texas Grand Prix but wow did it look like one wild ride. The No. 42 led four laps in between pit windows and used every inch of the course in getting there. Again, he was someone that could have even contended for the […]

Joey Logano Led Most Laps, Settled For Third At Austin
Joey Logano had one of the fastest cars at Circuit Of The Americas this weekend. The problem was the rain. However, Logano did lead a race-high 14 laps, won Stage 1, and ultimately finished third on Sunday. The Team Penske driver might have had a shot at an even better result but one never knows. […]

Kyle Larson Finishes Second In Rain Soaked Austin Race
The good thing about a rain-shortened race is when one achieves a result few expect. Kyle Larson had been performing solidly during practice and qualifying. Few knew what it would be like on race day. The question was answered emphatically as Larson led four laps and had a shot of catching Chase Elliott if the […]

No Clarity On Jeff McNeil's Injury Or Return Timeline
The New York Mets have yet to provide a timeline for infielder Jeff McNeil's (hamstring) return from the 10-day injured list. Similar to outfielder Michael Conforto, McNeil suffered the injury on May 16 in a game against the Rays. To date, the Mets have also failed to provide any information on the grade or severity […]

Jo Adell Leads Triple-A Hitters With Nine Homers
Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Jo Adell continued to flex his muscles at the Triple-A level with a 2-for-4 day on Sunday that saw him slug two home runs. The 22-year-old now has nine home runs in just 16 games at the level. He leads Triple-A hitters with nine home runs. There are four other […]

No Timeline On Michael Conforto's Return
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring), currently on the 10-day injured list, is considered "week-to-week" according to manager Luis Rojas. Conforto suffered the injury on May 16 in a game against the Rays. To date, the Mets have yet to provide any clarity on the grade or severity of the hamstring strain. As a […]