Austin Hays Returns From Injured List Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday and will bat fifth against the Rays. Hays has been out of action while recovering from a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old has slashed .252/.319/.455 over 32 games, so both the O's and fantasy managers will be happy to see him back. Ryan […]

Byron Buxton To Work Out Friday, Play Another Rehab Game Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) will go through a workout at Target Field Friday rather than playing in a rehab game. The Twins have made it clear that they don't intend to rush Buxton through his rehab process, which is likely the intent behind his scheduled workout day. He is slated to play another […]

Tap That: Interlude: Talk With Ilyaz Mamadaliyev

Brady Grove hosts an interlude episode of "Tap That", and is joined by a special guest, bringing you stories and insight from inside the world of mixed martial arts from those that are currently living it. In addition to this podcast, you can catch our team discussing other sports and topics as well. Like and […]

Bobby Bradley Batting Fifth Again Friday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley will play first base and bat fifth against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. This marks Bradley's second consecutive game hitting in the five-hole and this could be a normal occurrence against right-handed pitching if he continues to hit well as he is 4-for-10 with one home run through his […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for June 11, 2021 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Division Finals Philadelphia 76ers (-2) at Atlanta Hawks (o/u 224.5) - Game 3 Phoenix Suns (+1.5) at Denver Nuggets (o/u 222.5) - Game 3 We've got two pivotal Game 3's on tap tonight, kicking off […]

Michael Conforto Roughly Two Weeks Away From Return

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is roughly two weeks away from a return to the Mets, according to general manager Zack Scott. Conforto is progressing in his recovery from a significant hamstring strain suffered on May 16. Assuming Conforto suffers no setbacks in his recovery, which would likely include a rehab assignment, we […]

Carlos Correa Off To Scorching June Start

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will head into Friday's action against the Twins as one of the hottest hitters in a very potent offense. It has been a fantastic start to his month of June, slashing .324/.425/.647 with five extra-base hits, seven runs batted in and seven runs scored over his last 34 at-bats. Correa […]

Jeff McNeil To Potentially Return Next Weekend

According to New York Mets general manager Zack Scott, second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) could return to the Mets by next weekend in time for their series against the Nationals in Washington. McNeil suffered a significant hamstring strain back on May 16 and has been on the 10-day injured list since May 17. While no […]

Yordan Alvarez Is Heating Up

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is enjoying an excellent fantasy week heading into the team's weekend matchup against the Twins in Minnesota. Alvarez was activated off the injured list to begin the week and had several quiet games in his return. But the talented slugger has turned it on over the past four games, […]

Carlos Carrasco Has Received PRP Injection

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring), currently on the 60-day injured list, recently received a PRP injection in his leg because he wasn't able to strengthen it the way he wanted. This explains why Carrasco is no longer throwing off a mound, as reported on Wednesday. Although the Mets claim that Carrasco did […]

Shohei Ohtani Takes Mound Friday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani will take the mound Friday in Minnesota against the Twins. Ohtani was dazzling in his last start, striking out 10 Seattle hitters while allowing only two runs through six innings on June 4. It has been an incredible season for the two-way future All-Star. Ohtani ranks among the […]

Alex Bregman Hitting .444 Last Four Games

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will head into the weekend with a full head of steam offensively. Over his last four games, Bregman is 8-for-18 (.444) with one home run, two runs batted in, four doubles and five runs scored. The 27-year-old is now slugging .529 over his last 34 at-bats as he begins […]

Luis Arraez To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints Friday. Arraez has been out since May 23 with a partially dislocated right shoulder, though he's taken swings and ran the bases in the last two days, coming out of both activities pain-free. It's not clear how long […]

Bailey Ober To Start Friday's Game

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober will start Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Veteran Matt Shoemaker was originally slated to pitch the contest, though the Twins appear to have demoted the veteran, who is in the midst of the worst season of his career. Ober has pitched eight innings and owns a 5.63 ERA […]

Matt Shoemaker Moved To Bullpen

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker won't start Friday's game against the Houston Astros but will be available out of the bullpen. Shoemaker, who owns a career-worst 7.28 ERA and 1.58 WHIP, will cede the pitching duties to prospect Bailey Ober. The veteran righty was supposed to be a solid back-end starter for Minnesota, though […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks (6/12) - DraftKings and FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back Summoners, to another edition of my LOL breakdown article featuring four competitive matchups tomorrow from the LPL and LCK. Another great slate for multi-entry. Last night was a tough slate with BLG and Suning losing as the two favorites I felt good about, but on to the next one. On a side note, […]

Deivy Grullon Designated For Assignment

Tampa Bay Devil Rays catcher Deivy Grullon will be sent on assignment after being claimed off waivers in May. The Devil Rays had to clear a spot on their 40 man roster after picking up right-handed pitcher Matt Wisler in a trade from San Francisco. Grullon has just 12 major league at-bats posting a .176 […]

Tejay Antone Will Be Placed On Injured List Friday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone will be placed on the team's injured list before Friday's contest per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. The ailment that landed Antone on the injured list is undisclosed. Antone is the Reds best relief pitcher as he carries a 1-0 record with a 1.41 ERA in 32 innings […]

Luis Guillorme Could Be Activated Friday

New York Mets second baseman Luis Guillorme could be back in the lineup Friday. Guillorme has been recovering from an oblique injury and he just completed a six-game rehab stint. The second baseman has been out with the right oblique strain since mid-April. He has just 18 at-bats in 2021, where he has recorded six […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Traveling with Cardinals On Road Trip

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim will be traveling with his teammates on their road trip to Chicago. Kim will be activated next Wednesday after being on the 10-day injured list due to a back injury. He sports a 1-4 record while throwing in nine games this season. The left-hander has pitched in 40 […]

Jonathan India (2B/3B, CIN) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: There has been a wave of exciting young talent starting to make their mark for the teetering Cincinnati Reds, and the organization has to be especially pleased with the play of blue chip rookie Jonathan India. The former top-50 prospect and fifth […]

Javier Baez Returns To The Lineup Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He has missed each of the last three games due to right thumb soreness. It sounds like Baez is feeling good enough to get back into the lineup here. He'll bat third and play shortstop […]

P.J. Higgins Placed On Injured List

Chicago Cubs catcher P.J. Higgins (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. He was serving as the backup catcher, but really struggled at the plate during his stint on the big league roster. Jose Lobaton has been recalled from Triple-A to take over as the backup for Willson Contreras. The veteran […]

Rays Acquire Matt Wisler From Giants

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Plassmeyer has been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Matt Wisler and cash considerations. This season, Wisler has a 6.05 ERA, 26/6 K/BB over 19 1/3 innings. Obviously, those aren't great stats, but the Rays find a way to turn mediocre players into league average or […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 6/11 - Monkey Knife Fight

A two-game Friday leads us into the weekend starting with the Hawks hosting the 76ers and ending with the Suns playing in Denver. Atlanta needs Trae Young to be more efficient and even though he was limited in Game 2, the matchup with Ben Simmons still sided with Young's ability to get open off the dribble. […]

Russell Gage's Role Will Be Larger

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage knows that his role has increased after the trade that sent Pro Bowler Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans. Gage will go from being the No. 3 wideout to the No. 2 behind Calvin Ridley. The sixth-rounder has seen his opportunities and production rise in each season since his […]

Jose Devers Reaches Base Three Times On Thursday

Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jose Devers played well on Thursday, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two singles. He scored two runs and drove one in as well. Devers is hitting .250 with a .636 OPS, but he's been much better of late. He's a significantly better baseball player both offensively and defensively (and especially […]

Starling Marte Has Four Hits On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte was outstanding in Thursday's 11-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Marte went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. He hit a home run, a double, and two singles, falling just a triple shy of the first cycle in Marlins history. Marte's home run came with no one on […]

Tevin Coleman Healthy And Confident

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman is healthy and confident that he can bounce back in 2021 with his new team. "Oh, yeah, I feel like I've got a lot left — a lot left in my tank," Coleman said. A sprained knee and a shoulder injury limited the 28-year-old to just eight games […]

Washington To Have Open Competition At QB

Even though Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will enter training camp with a firm grip on the starting job, head coach Ron Rivera wants to create an open quarterback competition. If Fitzpatrick were to struggle, Taylor Heinicke could emerge. Kyle Allen (ankle) has practiced this spring but admitted he's not fully recovered from a […]