Orioles Call Up Thomas Eshelman To Start Friday's Game

The Baltimore Orioles have called up right-handed pitcher Thomas Eshelman to make his 2021 debut in Friday's game. He'll be the starting pitcher as the team faces the Toronto Blue Jays. The team placed fellow starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (bicep) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Eshelman had a 3.89 […]

Andrew Stevenson Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Andrew Stevenson (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a strained oblique. Stevenson has seen a decent amount of playing time this year due to the team's many injuries, but lately he'd been relegated to a bench role as the team has returned to health for the most part. […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for June 18, 2021 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 6/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   Division Finals Philadelphia 76ers (-3) at Atlanta Hawks (o/u 222.5) - Game 6 Utah Jazz (-2) at Los Angeles Clippers (o/u 219.5) - Game 6 We've got two pivotal elimination Game 6's on tap tonight, […]

Gleyber Torres In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (back) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Torres was forced to exit Thursday's game with a stiff back, though manager Aaron Boone told reporters postgame that he didn't believe it would be a serious injury. The 24-year-old shortstop was seen taking grounders on the […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Nashville Tennessee Lottery 250 (6/19/21)

On Sunday, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will head to Nashville for the Tennessee Lottery 250. It's the first Xfinity race at Nashville Superspeedway since 2011, a race won by Carl Edwards. Only one driver who finished top 10 in that race is still an Xfinity regular. Things change. This week, we have qualifying, which means […]

Hunter Greene Shows Triple-Digit Velocity In Triple-A Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, the No. 56 overall prospect in baseball, touched 104.3 mph in his debut with Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. However, it wasn't all great, as Greene also allowed four solo home runs and a walk while striking out eight over four innings of work. Since 2008, only five pitchers in the […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings (6/18 Showdown): Value Plays, Goalies, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey season has now entered the postseason which is the most exciting time to watch and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and cash game NHL contests on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Today I'll be […]

Shohei Ohtani Commits To Home Run Derby

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani became the first MLB player to announce that he will take part in next month's Home Run Derby. Ohtani ranks third in the league with 19 home runs. He won the Nippon Professional Baseball Home Run Derby and was the MVP of its All-Star game in 2016. Ohtani […]

Fantasy Baseball with Broc Miller - Benched with Bubba EP 379

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Broc Miller (@BrocnessMonster) of FTN Daily. The guys will go over some recent fantasy baseball news, discuss some DFS strategy, talk about MLB's sticky issue, break down three hitters and three pitchers, and much more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like […]

Jamal Adams, Seahawks Expected To Get Contract Done

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he's confident the team will get a long-term contract extension worked out with All-Pro safety Jamal Adams, who was excused from mandatory minicamp this week for personal reasons. Carroll also said the team expects Adams to be present for training camp at the end of July. Adams […]

Packers, Aaron Rodgers Unlikely To Resolve Issues Until July

The Green Bay Packers are not expected to have any negotiations with quarterback Aaron Rodgers over the course of the next couple of weeks. Rodgers, the reigning MVP sat out of the team's entire offseason program. "To me, and based on the people I've spoken with, this is really something that will be wrapped up […]

Zach Wilson Soaking It Up In Offseason Practices

New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, has had his ups and downs in offseason practices, but the Jets coaching staff has been impressed with how he's handled things so far. "He's unflappable in the sense that he doesn't care whether something went good or bad, […]

Chris Gittens Plates Three Runs

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens came up big as a pinch hitter in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Aaron Boone called on Gittens with runners on second and third in the seventh inning- and the slugging first baseman delivered. He ripped a 106 MPH single, scoring both runners, then […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Friday (6/18/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Major League Baseball starts early on Wednesday and Monkey Knife Fight has contests running throughout the day, offering loads of opportunities to play and win! Pittsburgh’s Chad Kuhl (6.52 ERA), the Yankees’ Jameson Taillon (5.74 ERA), St. Louis’ Carlos Martinez (5.54 ERA), Texas’ Mike Foltynewicz (5.48 ERA), the Mets’ Joey Lucchesi (5.18 ERA), Detroit’s Jose […]

Bears Announce The Signing Of Jake Butt

The Chicago Bears signed former Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt to an undisclosed deal on Friday. The Bears also added offensive lineman Tyrone Wheatley Jr., the son of former NFL running back Tyrone Wheatley. Offensive lineman Gunnar Vogel and defensive lineman Thomas Schaffer were released. Butt is only 25 years old, but he's played […]

Gio Urshela Collects Trio Of Hits, Homers In Thursday's Win

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela collected his sixth multi-hit game of the month in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Urshela doubled and came around to score in the second inning, homered in the third inning, then later singled and score another run. His home run was a no-doubter, traveling 424 […]

Jaguars Sign Laquon Treadwell

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to an undisclosed deal on Friday after he tried out for the team at minicamp. In a corresponding move, wide receiver Jon'Vea Johnson was waived. Treadwell was a first-round pick (23rd overall) by the Minnesota Vikings in 2016 out of Mississippi, but he never lived up […]

Marcus Cannon Undergoes Minor Surgery

Houston Texans offensive tackle Marcus Cannon (knee) recently underwent minor knee surgery following organized team activities, according to a source. Cannon is feeling good, and the scope is unlikely to affect his participation in training camp next month. The 33-year-old had played his entire career with the New England Patriots before being traded to the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Belts 13th Home Run

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and four combined runs and RBI in Thursday's win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton had a busy day at the plate, walking in the first inning, singling and scoring in the third, then capping off his night with a […]

Victor Caratini Walks It Off

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini stung a walk-off two-run homer Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, cementing an epic 6-4 victory. Caratini finished 2-for-4 on the evening, coming through with a ninth-inning blast against reliever Amir Garrett to send the crowd home content. The 27-year-old backstop continues to anchor the Friars rotation while slashing a […]

Chad Green Records First Win Of Season

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green earned the win in Thursday's victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Green allowed a run to cross the plate in the sixth inning, though it was charged to fellow relieve Lucas Luetge. The 30-year-old righty allowed one baserunner in the following frame but struck out a pair. Green […]

Eric Hosmer Comes Up Clutch

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer smacked a game-tying ninth-inning homer Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds to spark a furious comeback victory. Entering the contest hitting an abysmal .125 in June with one extra-base hit, Hosmer's clutch two-run blast was his first long ball since May 27. The offensive drought has dropped the 31-year-old's […]

Michael King Allows Three Runs In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings of work in Thursday's win over the Toronto Blue Jays. King allowed five hits and walked a pair of batters while striking out one. He didn't factor into the decision. King worked himself into a first-inning jam but was the beneficiary […]

Mark Melancon Blows Save In Epic Fashion

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon suffered a ninth-inning collapse Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, coughing up four earned runs and blowing his third save. Spotted a two-run lead, Melancon allowed three knocks to tie the game, then permitted a two-run blast by second baseman Jonathan India to put the Friars behind 4-2. He was […]

Gleyber Torres' Back Issue Doesn't Appear To Be Serious

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (back) isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, per manager Aaron Boone. Torres was forced to exit Thursday's game with lower back stiffness, which he sustained while turning a double play against the Toronto Blue Jays. Boone said that the 24-year-old received treatment during the game and […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 6/18 - Monkey Knife Fight

Do not be mean to the 76ers. DO NOT be mean to the 76ers. But, the Hawks are just the better team when it matters. Truthfully, it has to be tough to be a fan of a team where one of your superstars doesn't have the energy or athleticism to hit that next level consistently, […]

Guillermo Heredia Continues Hot Stretch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia continued his hot performance at the plate during Thursday's win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He went 2-for-3 with a home run, double, and a walk during Thursday's 4-0 victory. Heredia is slashing .275/.360/.467 in 136 plate appearances this season. The Braves are going to keep playing Heredia until Cristian […]

Freddie Freeman Collects Two Hits

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman continued his hot streak at the plate during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeman is now 12-for-28 at the plate over the last week. His slash line is quickly increasing and fantasy managers need to take notice. It appears right now is the best time to try […]

Luis Rengifo Recalled, Aaron Slegers Optioned

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. The 24-year-old has only one hit at the MLB level this season. However, Rengifo is slashing .331/.402/.568 during his time with Salt Lake. It's unlikely that Rengifo does enough to warrant rostering in any fantasy formats. Possibly, he becomes a deep league […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 6/18 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]