Andrelton Simmons Absent From Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is absent from Friday's lineup for the contest against the Texas Rangers. Simmons exited Wednesday's game with left ankle tightness. It's not believed to be serious at the moment, though the veteran shortstop has already dealt with ankle soreness this season, as well as past seasons, so this occurrence […]

Cody Bellinger Could Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) could be activated early next week versus the San Diego Padres. Bellinger has been banged up all season and is currently dealing with left hamstring tightness. Bellinger has only had 62 at-bats this season and is hitting .226 with one home […]

Josh Donaldson Not In Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. Donaldson was forced to leave Wednesday's game after feeling tightness in his right calf, though it was described as a precautionary move. Evidently, the veteran third baseman needs a day to rest the ailment, though it […]

Corey Seager To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment next week. It's encouraging news for the talented hitter that has been sidelined since May 16 with a fractured right hand. The upcoming free agent is hitting .265 with four home runs and 22 […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (6/19/21) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back summoners, to another LOL breakdown article featuring FIVE matchups tomorrow from the LPL (super week!) and LCK. Unfortunately, this last slate was a rough one, as I prioritized HLE (swept by LSB and looked horrible) and RNG (upset by a bunch of former RNG players haha.) Short-term memory is in full effect and […]

Cody Poteet Activated And Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Cody Poteet (knee) was activated from the injured list and will start Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Poteet was forced to leave his previous start with a knee injury, but made it through the rehab process without a hitch, throwing a few bullpen sessions but not even making a […]

Nico Hoerner Getting Closer To Return For Cubs

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) went through a full range of baseball activities on Friday, manager David Ross said. Hoerner has been sidelined since sustaining a left hamstring strain in the sixth inning of a 4-3 win over the Pirates in late May. There is no timetable yet as to when Hoerner will return, […]

Isan Diaz Optioned To Triple-A

Miami Marlins infielder Isan Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville before Friday's game. Diaz was one of the worst players in all of baseball this season, but still got everyday playing time because Don Mattingly has no idea what he's doing. In 126 plate appearances, Diaz hit .146 with a 29.4 K%. He was also […]

Trai Turner Visits With Steelers

Five-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Trai Turner finished up his visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, according to a source. The Steelers had the worst rushing offense in the league last year thanks to a bad offensive line, so it makes sense that they're searching for more help up front. Pittsburgh is replacing three […]

Austin Voth Activated From Injured List

Washington Nationals pitcher Austin Voth (nose) was activated from the injured list on Friday and told reporters he is ready to get back into games. Voth underwent surgery on a broken nose after being hit in the face by a pitch on June 6, but when asked about his broken nose and black eye on […]

Max Kepler Activated Off Injured List, Starting In Right Field

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) has been activated off the injured list and is starting in right field Friday against the Texas Rangers, per MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park. Kepler has been sidelined since May 29 with a left hamstring strain. He participated in three rehab games with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints before getting the […]

EURO 2020 DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (6/19/21) - EURO 2020 Soccer

Hello, RotoBallers! The Euro 2020 tournament continues with another three game slate Saturday. These are the last teams playing their second game of the tournament, and the final rounds of the group stage will begin Sunday. A handful of teams will have already advanced through to the next round before playing their third game, but […]

Kolten Wong Activated And Leading Off On Friday

The Milwaukee Brewers have activated second baseman Kolten Wong (oblique) from the 10-day injured list. He is leading off in Friday's game against Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies. Wong missed about two weeks due to an left oblique strain. He's had a decent year in his first season with the Brewers. Over 44 games, […]

Yasmani Grandal Leading The League With 26.8% Walk Rate

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal has had a mixed season overall, but one category where he's really boosted fantasy managers is in walks. Grandal currently leads the league with a 26.8% walk rate, which is first in the league by a decent margin as Christian Yelich is second amongst qualified hitters with a 20.7% […]

Albert Almora Jr. Travels With Mets To Washington

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) joined the team as they traveled to Washington ahead of a four-game series against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo reported via Twitter on Friday. This would indicate that Almora has completed his rehab stint, although he has not been activated from the injured list just yet. While the […]

Dan Ige Trying To Make A Run At The Title

After winning six fights in a row, Dan Ige (15-3) dropped a decision to Calvin Kattar in July of last year. He rebounded very nicely in March, though, earning a knockout victory over Gavin Tucker. Ige will try to start a new winning streak in hopes of earning a title shot in the main event […]

Joey Wendle Absent From Friday's Starting Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Yusei Kikuchi and the Seattle Mariners. The team is going with Mike Brosseau at third base and Taylor Walls at shortstop. Wendle has slowed down a bit in June. Over the first two months of the year, he had […]

Chan Sung Jung Set For Main-Event Showing

Chan Sung Jung (16-6), known better as the Korean Zombie, steps back into the Octagon on Saturday in hopes of getting himself into the featherweight division's title talks. In his most recent outing, Jung suffered a decision loss to title contender Brian Ortega in October of last year. A big win could easily put him […]

Chris Sale Faces Hitters On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) threw 40 pitches and faced batters in Worcester on Friday, Joe McDonald reported on Twitter. According to the report, Sale pitched to both a left-handed and right-handed hitter, with one batter calling Sale's stuff "filthy" as he was leaving the box. While Red Sox manager Alex Cora […]

Sergey Spivak Hoping To Shine In Co-Main Event

Saturday night is huge for Sergey Spivak (12-2), who will meet veteran Aleksei Oleinik in the night's co-main-event battle. Spivak is a very dangerous finisher, with 11 of his 12 wins coming by the finish. Though he is currently only 3-2 in the UFC, Spivak has won his last two bouts. DraftKings sees the 26-year-old […]

Eric Lauer Will Start Sunday In Colorado

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Eric Lauer will start Sunday's game against the Rockies in Colorado, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Milwaukee is in the midst of a brutal stretch of 16 games in 16 days, so Lauer will remain part of a six-man rotation as manager Craig Counsell looks to build in some extra rest for […]

Donovan Solano Getting A Breather On Friday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano is getting the day off on Friday as the team faces Vincent Velasquez and the Philadelphia Phillies. Wilmer Flores is manning second base and batting sixth in the game. Solano has been hot so far in June. Over 14 games, he's slashing .292/.340/.354 with seven RBI. He's currently […]

Luis Urias Doubles And Drives In Three Runs In Loss

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's 7-3 loss to Colorado. Urias accounted for two of Milwaukee's three hits in the contest, and he cleared the bases with a three-run double in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old was in an 0-for-10 slump entering Thursday's game. He's […]

Aleksei Oleinik Looking To Get Back On Track

Saturday night's co-main event will feature one of mixed martial arts' longest-tenured veterans, as Russian heavyweight Aleksei Oleinik (59-15-1) enters the cage for his 76th professional fight. Throughout his lengthy MMA career, Oleinik has secured more submission victories (46) than most fighters have even entered the Octagon. However, it's been a tough ride for Oleinik […]

Yonathan Daza Sitting Out On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers. Garrett Hampson is getting the start in center field and batting second in the game. Daza has been a regular in the Rockies' lineup for the bulk of the season. He started nine consecutive […]

Brandon Woodruff Rocked In Loss At Colorado

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (5-3) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings, taking the loss Thursday against Colorado. In what was an awful first inning, the right-hander allowed four hits and a walk. Two of the hits were a grand slam by C.J. Cron […]

Brandon Woodruff Takes The Loss In Worst Start Of Season

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (5-3) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings, taking the loss Thursday against Colorado. In what was an awful first inning, the right-hander allowed four hits and a walk. Two of the hits were a grand slam by C.J. Cron […]

Davey Grant Trying To Lock Up His Fourth Straight Win

Looking to secure his fourth win in a row inside the Octagon, Davey Grant (11-4) steps into the cage with the always-dangerous Marlon Vera on Saturday. A dangerous finisher like his opponent, nine of Grant's 11 professional wins have come by the finish. His last two victories have come via the knockout. DraftKings sees Grant […]

Leury Garcia Sits With Bruised Knee

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia is sidelined on Friday with a bruised right knee. Garcia suffered the injury when he slid into home in Wednesday's contest. Garcia has been playing all over the diamond for the White Sox and has been swinging a hot bat of late. Over the last two weeks, Garcia is […]

Marlon Vera Hoping For A Big Win On Saturday

Marlon Vera (18-7-1) will enter the Octagon on Saturday for the first time in 2021, looking for his first win since his TKO victory over Sean O'Malley in August of last year. In his last outing, Vera dropped a unanimous decision to future Hall of Famer Jose Aldo. Vera is a very dangerous finisher, with […]