Blue Jays Sign John Axford To Minors Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran relief pitcher John Axford to a minor league deal on Monday. Axford hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2018, but he was throwing 97/98 mph for Team Canada, and the Toronto bullpen can use all the help they can get. The right-hander will throw in Florida and then […]

Aleksei Oleinik Drops Decision In Co-Main Event

Almost getting his opponent in the position he wanted, veteran Aleksei Oleinik (59-16-1) went the full three rounds on Saturday with Sergey Spivac but came out on the losing end of a unanimous-decision verdict. Needing the bout to go to the mat, Oleinik only attempted two takedowns on the night and only landed one. In […]

Adbert Alzolay Suffers Loss In Return

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay tossed 4 2/3 innings in his return from the injured list on Monday versus the Cleveland Indians. Alzolay returned after spending the minimum amount of the time on the 10-day injured list with a blister on his middle right finger. Alzolay had really good stuff in his return, but […]

Ben Simmons To Skip Summer Olympics

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will not suit up for Australia for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Instead, Simmons will head to Los Angeles, where he will spend the entire offseason working on "skill development." The report comes after the Aussie was criticized for his offensive woes throughout the postseason, including going a dreadful […]

Sergey Spivac Outlasts Veteran In Co-Main Event

Sticking to the game plan proved to be the path to victory for Sergey Spivac (13-2), who defeated Russian veteran Aleksei Oleinik on Saturday in a three-round battle. Statistically, Spivac out-struck the veteran, landing 71 significant strikes (112 total strikes) while actually securing more control time than Oleinik at 4:51. This is a huge win […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Not On The Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) was absent from the league's latest injury report ahead of the showdown with the Suns on Tuesday night. The veteran exited Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday after injuring his left knee, which opened the door for DeMarcus Cousins to enter the equation and […]

Chris Paul Out For Game 2 Of Conference Finals

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul remains out for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Despite being vaccinated, the veteran recently tested positive for COVID-19. While Paul is currently showing no symptoms, he will need to clear health and safety protocols before returning to the floor for Game 3. Until then, Cameron Payne should continue […]

Edwin Diaz Locks Down 15th Save On Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz locked down his 15th save of the year on Monday night, striking out one in one perfect inning of work in a 4-2 Game 1 win over the Braves. Diaz has looked good over nine appearances this month, posting a 2.35 ERA and converting 6-of-7 save opportunities while […]

Kawhi Leonard Officially Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is officially out for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Leonard didn't travel to Phoenix ahead of the series opener against the Suns and is currently in L.A. as he continues to try to work his way back from an ACL injury in his right knee. Without […]

Byron Buxton Exits Monday Night After Hit By Pitch

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) left Monday night's game after being hit by a pitch on the hand, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Buxton was hit in the bottom of the fourth inning, but remained in the game for the rest of that frame and played defense in the top of the fifth […]

Kyrie Irving Unlikely To Play For Team USA

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (ankle) will not play for Team USA at the 2021 Summer Olympics. Irving sprained his right ankle during Game 4 of the postseason matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, which forced him to miss the remainder of the series. Although it's unknown exactly how severe the ailment currently is, his status […]

Brett Anderson Leaves Game With Trainer Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson exited his start on Monday night with a trainer, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Anderson allowed three runs on five hits with one strikeout in 1 1/3 innings against the Diamondbacks before exiting. There's no word yet on what the injury is or the severity, […]

Jonathan Villar Exits With Apparent Leg Injury

New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar (leg) exited the second game of Monday's doubleheader with an apparent leg injury, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Villar appeared to have tweaked something while running from first to second on a double in the sixth inning, and was replaced by pinch runner Jose Peraza. There's no […]

Aaron Civale Exits Monday’s Start Early

Cleveland Indians pitcher Aaron Civale exited Monday's start against the Cubs early with an apparent finger injury. Trainers came out to examine his middle finger and, after further evaluation, he was removed from the game in the bottom of the fifth inning. He allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five across four […]

EURO 2020 Lineup Picks for FanDuel (6/22/21) - EURO 2020 Soccer

Hello, RotoBallers! The Euro 2020 tournament continues with a small two-gamer on Tuesday. Teams are now playing their final games of the competition, so we will start to have a better idea of who might be advancing through to the knockout stage. I have a full breakdown for you covering this slate. Keep reading this […]

Tyler Clippard Scheduled For Bullpen Session Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Tyler Clippard (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. He was shut down earlier in the season with a capsule sprain in his right shoulder. The 36-year-old also underwent a "small knee procedure" in May. Clippard has to pitch this season and will require a rehab assignment before being […]

Lorenzo Cain Could Return Before The All-Star Break

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) is aiming to come back before the All-Star break. He's been sidelined since June 1 with a strained right hamstring. The 35-year-old ran on the field Monday and plans to take batting practice on Tuesday. Cain will continue to ramp up his activity and look to begin a rehab […]

Javier Baez Benched On Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was benched on Monday by manager David Ross after the bottom of the fourth inning. Baez thought there was two outs when Anthony Rizzo hit a deep fly ball, but there was only one gone in the inning and Baez would be doubled off at first base to end the […]

Darin Ruf Activated From The Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Darin Ruf (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. The veteran was batting just .244 but made amends by posting a .882 OPS throughout 43 games this season before succumbing to a strained hamstring. However, due to his versatility, he may get ample playing time moving ahead, along with […]

Matt Peacock Placed On Bereavement List

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Peacock was placed on the bereavement list Monday. The 27-year-old will be off the roster for the next three to seven days. He could make his next start Friday on the road against the Padres. Peacock owns a (0-4) record in June along with a 6.61 ERA, 2.27 WHIP, and a […]

Mike Trout Could Begin Baseball Activities Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is expected to begin baseball activities sometime in the next few days as he continues to work his way back from a Grade 2 calf strain. The slugger is still awaiting the seal of approval from team doctors, but he will start the final push toward a return […]

Angels To Keep Justin Upton In Leadoff Spot

The Los Angeles Angels plan to keep using outfielder Justin Upton in the leadoff spot. The 33-year-old veteran is riding a five-game hitting streak after going 2-for-5 with a single, double and a stolen base in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. He has hit .391 in his last five games, including […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (6/22/21) - 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, I […]

Kevin Plawecki Expected To Land On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox are expected to place catcher Kevin Plawecki (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to a source. Backstops Connor Wong and Chris Herrmann are both options to be called up from the minors to replace Plawecki on the major league roster. Wong was one of the players the Red […]

Matt Strahm Should Move To Bullpen Sessions Soon

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Matt Strahm (knee) has rejoined the big league team after spending the first two months of the season rehabbing after undergoing patellar tendon surgery on his right knee last October. Strahm has been playing catch and should move to bullpen sessions soon. However, it's likely to be a slow buildup […]

Joey Lucchesi Dealing With A Significant Injury

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (elbow) could be heading for Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old was recently placed on the 10-day injured list because of left elbow inflammation. However, further tests revealed an ulnar collateral ligament tear, which isn't good news for a team currently dealing with a plethora of injuries throughout the […]

Austin Nola Making Improvements

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that catcher Austin Nola (knee) is "making improvements" nearly every day. Nola's mobility and strength are increasing, while the swelling in his knee continues to go down. It has allowed him to start moving towards more baseball activities. Nola has only played in 18 games so far in […]

Matt Duffy Making Progress Toward Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Duffy (back) will resume baseball activities sometime within the next few days. Duffy has been dealing with a lower back strain, an ailment that has kept him on the shelf since May 25. While the veteran is already eligible to come off the 10-day injured list, it may be another […]

Drew Pomeranz Throws Bullpen Session

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (lat) threw a bullpen session for the first time since he sustained tightness in his left lat. Pomeranz was nearing a return from a shoulder impingement last month before he suffered his lat injury. Manager Jayce Tingler said Pomeranz would throw at least one more bullpen session before […]

Dominic Smith Drives In Three In Game 1

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run double in the 4-2 Game 1 win over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday. It was a nice game for Smith, who came into Monday's action hitting just .218 (12-for-55) with four home runs and eight RBI […]