J.D. Martinez Doubles Twice Thursday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 2-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored Thursday afternoon against the Houston Astros. After a very hot start to the season, Martinez has cooled somewhat, with a .279/.313/.459 slash line over his last 15 games. This still represents an above-average contributor, and his .962 OPS for […]

Kent Emanuel Done For The Year

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kent Emanuel (elbow) underwent season-ending surgery on Thursday. The southpaw has been dealing with elbow discomfort, and although the injury didn't appear serious, at least initially, a recent trip for a second opinion sealed his fate. The 28-year-old didn't offer much from a fantasy perspective, prematurely finishing the 2021 campaign with […]

Christian Arroyo Hits First Home Run Of The Year

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo went deep Thursday afternoon, hitting a three-run shot off Astros starter Jake Odorizzi to get the scoring started. It was his first of the season. Arroyo has been solid in limited time this season, slashing .282/.330/.412 over his 85 at-bats, but he doesn't get enough playing time to […]

Martin Perez Pitches Gem Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez pitched his best game of the season Thursday, throwing 7 2/3 scoreless innings. He gave up just six hits and one walk while striking out four. With this outing, he improves his record to 4-2 and drops his ERA to 3.09. Perez doesn't strike out as many batters […]

Ryan McMahon Dealing With An Injury

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon (groin) wasn't in the starting lineup on Thursday night. Although it initially appeared as if the 26-year-old was getting the night off to rest, it now appears as if he is dealing with a left groin strain. McMahon has played well this season, performing to the tune of 53 […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Progressing Toward Return

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) has been running nearly at full capacity. The veteran has been out since mid-May while dealing with a hamstring strain. While the news is certainly promising, the 35-year-old may need a few rehab starts before he can return to the big club, so fantasy managers may not see him […]

Madison Bumgarner Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Arizona Diamonds starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) landed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The veteran has battled injuries already this season, with his latest ailment classified as left shoulder inflammation. The southpaw has a 5.73 ERA and a 4-5 record throughout 12 starts on the year. It's apparent Bumgarner's best days are behind […]

Spencer Howard To Start On Saturday Versus Nats

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard will stay in the starting rotation and start on Saturday against the Nationals. The Phillies are managing their top-pitching prospect's innings, so they could've skipped his turn thanks to back-to-back off days. Instead, it appears they are lining up their top-three pitchers to face the Braves next week. That […]

Pete Alonso Sitting On Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is not in the lineup for the Mets game against San Diego and righty Yu Darvish on Thursday evening. Alonso came off of the injured list this past Monday after recovering from a right wrist sprain. Because he skipped a rehab assignment, the Mets are simply giving the […]

Michael Lorenzen Likely To Pitch Out Of The Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will be used out of the bullpen once he returns from the 60-day injured list, according to Reds manager David Bell. He has been sidelined all season long while recovering from a shoulder strain. Before that, Lorenzen was battling for a rotation spot during spring training. It sounds like […]

Alex Kirilloff Getting The Day Off Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kirilloff is batting .285 with two RBI over his last five games, though he notably hasn't homered since his return from the injured list. The young prospect ranks among baseball's best in expected batting average and […]

Andrew Miller Activated On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (toe) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The veteran lefty reliever has been sidelined for over a month due to a recurring blister on his right big toe. Miller was struggling before landing on the injured list, but has a solid track record. Fantasy […]

Andrelton Simmons Out Again

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Manager Rocco Baldelli mentioned that Simmons is currently dealing with some ankle soreness. Jorge Polanco will draw the start at shortstop on Thursday with Simmons out at least one more game. Simmons has been fairly […]

Andrelton Simmons Out Of Lineup With Sore Ankle

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is not in Thursday's lineup for the opening game of the series against the Kansas City Royals. Simmons is dealing with a sore ankle, with manager Rocco Baldelli noting that the veteran shortstop told him it was bothering him following Tuesday's game. This is Simmons' second straight absence, though […]

Evan Longoria Remains Out Versus Cubs

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (side) will not be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran infielder suffered a mild intercostal strain on Monday. Since then, Longo has not been back on the field, but it sounds like he's being considered day-to-day. Wilmer Flores will cover third […]

Tommy Pham Won't Play Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (face) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the New York Mets. On Wednesday, Pham and Ha-Seong Kim collided while attempting to track a flyball. Pham received stitches in his chin and is likely going to be day-to-day. It wouldn't be shocking to see Pham get […]

Augusto Sakai Looking For Main-Event Victory

Having his four-fight Octagon winning streak snapped in his last outing, Augusto Sakai (15-2-1) hopes to secure the victory in Saturday's main event against deadly striker Jairzinho Rozenstruik. With 11 of Sakai's 15 career wins coming by knockout/TKO, he is just as dangerous of a striker. DraftKings sees this matchup as a toss-up, listing Sakai […]

Miguel Andujar Homers Thursday

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar stayed hot at the plate in Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Andujar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run for his third long ball in four games. The blast left his bat at an exit velocity of 110.2 MPH and traveled 405 feet. The 26-year-old is starting […]

Jairzinho Rozenstruik Hopes To Get Back On Track

It has been a bumpy road for Jairzinho Rozenstruik (11-2) while facing the cream of the crop of the UFC's heavyweight division. Saturday's main-event matchup with Augusto Sakai should be a better opportunity for Rozenstruik to get back on track, though. Dropping two of his last three bouts, the dangerous kickboxer will hope to score […]

Marcin Tybura Looking For Fourth Straight Win

Poland's own Marcin Tybura (21-6) will enter the Octagon on Saturday against veteran Walt Harris in search of his fourth straight victory. After losing four of five bouts, Tybura has gone on a nice streak to fully turn his UFC career around. DraftKings feels the momentum is still rolling with Tybur, listing him as the […]

Mike Yastrzemski Placed On 10-Day Injured List Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right thumb strain. The move will be retroactive to June 2, when Yastrzemski slammed his glove hand into the brick outfield wall trying to make a play. Yaz has struggled at the plate this season, slashing just .222/.332/.456, […]

Brett Gardner Goes Yard Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Gardner got the scoring started for the Yankees in the third inning, belting a solo shot off of Rays' lefty Ryan Yarbrough. He later doubled as he broke out of a recent […]

Walt Harris Hoping To Have His Hand Raised Saturday

Not only has it been a very tough last couple of years for Walt Harris (13-9) outside of the Octagon, but the last few years inside of the Octagon have not been so friendly either. Losing his last two outings by knockout/TKO, Harris has not scored a victory in the UFC since July of 2019. […]

Logan Webb Placed On 10-Day Injured List Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right shoulder strain. The move will be retroactive to May 31. This comes as a blow to the Giants and fantasy managers as the 24-year-old has been having an overall successful season with a 3.86 ERA and […]

Laureano Staropoli Looking To Avoid Three Straight Losses

It could be a make-or-break fight this Saturday for Laureano Staropoli (9-3), who is 2-2 in the UFC and is riding a two-fight losing streak. Staropoli looked great when he first entered the Octagon, winning his first two matchups by unanimous decision. His last two fights, both losses, have also come by unanimous decision. DraftKings […]

Roman Dolidze Looks To Rebound From First Career Loss

Entering the UFC undefeated, Roman Dolidze (8-1) ran through his first two competitors before losing his last outing. This weekend's card is stacked with finishers, and Dolidze is one of those, finishing seven of his eight professional wins, with four of them coming by knockout/TKO. DraftKings anticipates Dolidze being able to turn it around, listing […]

Gerrit Cole Surrenders Five Runs In Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole took his third loss of the season in Thursday's 9-2 defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday. Cole pitched five innings, allowing five runs on five hits with two walks issued. The ace righty struck out seven and generated 15 whiffs on 92 pitches, though […]

Aledmys Diaz Has Two Hits In Loss

Houston Astros shortstop Aledmys Diaz went 2-for-3 with a double in the Astros 5-1 loss to the Red Sox on Thursday. Diaz stepped in to play shortstop while Carlos Correa enjoyed a day off and generated some of the only offense the Astros lineup could muster. Diaz now has hits in each of his past […]

Yuli Gurriel Racks Up Three Hits

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-4 with one home run as the Astros came up short against the Red Sox 5-1 on Thursday. Gurriel accounted for the lone Houston run by smacking his eighth home run of the season. The 36-year-old returned to the lineup a few days ago after a finger issue […]

Jake Odorizzi Struggles Against Red Sox

Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi lasted only three innings in the Astros 5-1 loss to the Red Sox on Thursday. Odorizzi (0-3) struggled with his control, walking three, and was surrendered a three-run home in the second inning. The 31-year-old was pulled after 76 pitches and his ERA jumped up to 7.16. Odorizzi simply does […]