Austin Meadows Stays Red Hot, Drives In Five Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, five RBI and two runs scored in a 9-2 win over the Yankees on Thursday. After opening the season by slashing .218/.340/.425 in the month of April, Meadows has been more than making up for his slow start over his last […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/4/21) - 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, […]

Angels Unsure If Shohei Ohtani Will Hit Friday

The Los Angeles Angels are unsure if starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will pick up a bat on Friday when he gets the start on the mound against the Mariners, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. There have been some concerns in recent weeks with Ohtani's stamina after seeing his velocity dip in a recent […]

Kendall Graveman Nearing Return From COVID IL

Seattle Mariners pitcher Kendall Graveman (COVID-19) has rejoined the team and is nearing a return to action, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Graveman last pitched on May 16, so he will likely require a build up through either simulated games or a rehab assignment before he is activated from the injured list. Before going […]

Elieser Hernandez Exits Start With Quad Strain

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quad) exited Thursday's game with a right quad strain, the team announced on Twitter. It's a tough blow for Hernandez, who was just making his first start back with Miami after missing almost two months of the season with a biceps strain. He allowed one run over five innings […]

Bobby Dalbec Strikes Out Four Times Thursday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec struck out in all four of his at-bats Thursday afternoon against the Houston Astros. Batting out of the nine-spot, Dalbec continued his whiffing ways as he now has 59 strikeouts in 147 at-bats for the season. He's struck out in an even more dismal 23 of his last […]

Another Trip To IL Possible For Adalberto Mondesi

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) remains day-to-day after not starting Thursday's contest against Minnesota. The speedster is currently dealing with a right hamstring strain, and although he recently stated he is feeling better, the team will likely play it safe by not rushing him back. Mondesi missed over a month already this season […]

Xander Bogaerts Breaks Out of Slump With Two Hits Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts ended a six-game hitless streak Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI against the Houston Astros. Bogaerts has slashed just .083/.185/.125 over his past seven games, but Thursday's contest had Bogaerts showing off his offensive potential once again. With a .910 OPS, 10 homers, four steals, 30 […]

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 […]