Luke Farrell Earns First Win Of Season

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Luke Farrell picked up his first win of the season in Sunday's 2-1 defeat of the Kansas City Royals. Farrell came on in relief of Bailey Ober in the fifth inning and pitched a scoreless frame, striking out a pair of batters in the process. The 29-year-old lowered his season ERA […]

J.T. Realmuto Blasts Fifth Homer On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI in a win over the Nationals on Saturday. Realmuto also walked twice in the contest to mark the second time this season he reached base four times. On the season, the Phillies' backstop is slashing .295/.410/.485 and remains […]

Yuli Gurriel's Three Hits Lead Astros Attack

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored in the Astros 6-3 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. Gurriel is off to a scorching start in the month of June, going 9-for-19 (.474) with two extra-base hits, three runs batted in and five runs scored spanning six […]

Bailey Ober Solid In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober was effective despite logging a no-decision on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Ober pitched four innings, allowing one run on five hits while fanning four batters with no walks issued. The 25-year-old righty generated just eight whiffs, though seven of them came on the fastball-slider combo, which Royals' […]

Jose Altuve Launches Ninth Home Run In Win

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-6 in the team's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. Altuve's lone hit came right out of the gate, as he launched a pitch from Blue Jays starter Steven Matz over the fence for his ninth home run of the season. It was a fantastic three-game […]

Ryan Pressly Notches Ninth Save

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly worked a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his ninth save of the season in the Astros 6-3 win over the Blue Jays. Pressly walked a hitter but picked up his second save in the past week. Pressly is enjoying a solid season, posting a 1.04 WHIP, a 2.16 ERA […]

Giancarlo Stanton Getting Rest Day

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is absent from Sunday's lineup for the series finale against the Boston Red Sox. Stanton is still building up his strength and endurance following his stint on the injured list, with the Yankees content to be cautious with him given his checkered injury history. Aaron Judge will again […]

Luis Garcia Wins Fifth Straight Start

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia pitched six quality innings, allowing only one run and striking out eight in the team's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. Garcia (5-3) allowed only three hits and now has won each of his last five starts. The 24-year-old was thrust into the rotation due to injuries and […]

Tyler Naquin Leaves Sunday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin left Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with left hamstring tightness. Outfielder Shogo Akiyama pinch-hit for Naquin during the third inning of the game. There's no word yet from the team as to whether the move was precautionary or if Naquin's hamstring issue is something that will cause him […]

Steven Matz Inefficient In Loss To Astros

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz wasn't his sharpest versus the Astros on Sunday, allowing four runs through 4 1/3 in the club's 6-3 loss. The southpaw started off on the wrong foot by serving up a homer to Jose Altuve to begin the game as he went on to allow eight hits with […]

Teoscar Hernandez Picks Up A Run And RBI

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez picked up an RBI and a run for his club during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Astros. He finished the game going 1-for-4 with a single and two strikeouts, as he now sports a solid .306/.362/.488 slash line through 41 games. Hernandez has hit to a higher than expected […]

Rowdy Tellez Goes 0-For-4 In Loss

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Astros, lowering his BA to .207 on the year. The hulking slugger's OBP and OPS now drop to respective .270 and .597 marks with three homers and five RBI through 40 games played in what is shaping […]

Jazz Chisholm Stays In The Game After A Hit By Pitch

Miami Marlins rookie second baseman/shortstop Jazz Chisholm was hit by a pitch in Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He looked to be in pain and was down in the batter's box for a while, but he was ultimately able to stay in the game. He ended up 0-for-3 with a run scored. He was […]

Jesus Aguilar Goes Yard Again On Sunday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar had another strong offensive performance in Sunday's losing-streak snapping win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a home run, a run scored, and two RBI. It was Aguilar's 12th home run of the season and his 43rd and 44th RBI. He's had a few cold streaks (mostly […]

Yimi Garcia Picks Up His 10th Save On Sunday

Miami Marlins closer Yimi Garcia bounced back well on Sunday, picking up his 10th save to help the Marlins snap an eight-game losing streak. Garcia came into a 3-1 game and tossed a perfect inning, lowering his ERA to 2.63. Garcia came into this game having allowed runs in three straight appearances, so this was […]

Sandy Alcantara Throws Eight Excellent Innings On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was excellent in Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched eight innings, allowing just one unearned run on six hits and two walks. He struck out six, picking up his third win to improve to 3-5 on the year with a 3.30 ERA. The Marlins desperately needed […]

Trevor Rogers Picks Up A Quality Start On Saturday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers pitched well on Saturday, picking up a quality start. He tossed six innings, allowing just two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five. Rogers got off to a slow start, giving up two runs in the second inning, but getting stronger as the game […]

Billy Hamilton Placed On The Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Hamilton left Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers early with "right side soreness." Manager Tony La Russa told reporters that he thought was an oblique strain and he was correct. Oblique issues can take a long […]

Cavan Biggio Begins Rehab Assignment On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (neck) is beginning his rehab assignment with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Sunday. He's batting second for the Bisons in their game against Syracuse. It's a step in the right direction for Biggio who was previously unable to play due to a sprained cervical spine ligament. He's gotten […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/7/21) - 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, […]

Jarred Kelenic Getting A Breather On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is getting the day off on Sunday against Patrick Sandoval and the Los Angeles Angels. Kelenic is hitless over his last 10 games (0-for-37) so this is a much-needed day of mental rest for the rookie. He's yet to live up to the hype but it's not uncommon for rookies […]

Thairo Estrada Recalled From Triple-A Sacramento

San Francisco Giants second baseman Thairo Estrada has been recalled from Triple-A Sacramento after third baseman Evan Longoria was placed on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder strain. Estrada has been crushing the ball in the minors so far this season, slashing .381/.435/.629 with six home runs, 21 RBI, and four stolen bases. He's […]

Evan Longoria Placed On The 10-Day IL

San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. Longoria slammed into Brandon Crawford during Saturday's game as both players were going after an Anthony Rizzo soft hit ground ball. Crawford was able to stay in the game but Longo took the brunt of […]

Danny Jansen Exits Sunday's Game Early

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has left Sunday's game against the Houston Astros early. Reese McGuire has replaced him behind the plate to start the fourth inning. It's unclear if Jansen sustained an injury or left the game for another reason. He was 1-for-1 with a double before leaving the contest. The Blue Jays […]

Jacob deGrom To Start At Home Friday Against Padres

The New York Mets expect to push starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi's start back a day so starting pitcher Jacob deGrom can remain on regular rest. As a result, deGrom will likely start Friday against the Padres at home with Lucchesi starting Saturday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly for his Friday start (if this […]

Brandon Nimmo Only Taking Dry Swings At This Point

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger), working his way back from a left index finger contusion, is only taking dry swings with a bat thus far. Nimmo is not yet hitting an actual baseball. Nimmo has been on the 10-day injured list since May 4. He was initially eligible to come off the IL […]

Austin Voth Exits Early After HBP

Washington Nationals right-hander Austin Voth exited Sunday's game early after being hit in the face by Vince Velasquez while attempting to bunt. Voth was taking Stephen Strasburg's spot in the rotation after the latter was placed on the injured list with a neck strain. Velasquez was wild in this outing as he hit Victor Robles […]

J.D. Davis Wearing Splint On Hand

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) will be wearing a splint on his left hand for at least a week resulting in his being, essentially, shut down from swinging a bat. Davis was expected to play in rehab games last week, but his rehab assignment was pushed back indefinitely after he experienced discomfort […]

Brandon Crawford Getting The Day Off

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford is getting the day off on Sunday against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. It makes sense that Crawford should get the day off following Saturday's scary incident when he crashed into Evan Longoria in the infield while both players were going after an Anthony Rizzo grounder. Longoria took […]

A.J. Green Will Have Low Fantasy Floor In 2021

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green left the Bengals this offseason, signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Cardinals. In the high-powered Cardinals offense, a prime A.J. Green could have had a huge season, but he's coming off a year where he turned 104 targets into just 47 catches for 523 yards, with the […]