Michael Brantley Hopes To Extend Hitting Streak

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and extend his hitting streak to seven games when the Rangers visit Minute Maid Park beginning Friday. Brantley is not having a productive month of May but still continues to get at least a base-knock a game. The veteran is slugging only .364 over his last 44 at-bats […]

Jake Arrieta Activated For Friday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (thumb) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will start Friday's contest versus the Detroit Tigers. Arrieta has been sidelined since May 4 with a left thumb abrasion. The veteran has been pitching well in his second go around with the Cubs and is 3-3 with a […]

Aledmys Diaz Producing In Super-Sub Role

Houston Astros second baseman Aledmys Diaz is providing versatility and production off the bench for the Astros. Diaz is the team's 'super-sub' and is hitting .353 through 17 at-bats in the month of May. The 30-year-old provides little power but has been hitting the ball sharply and is posting a .931 OPS in 11 road […]

Carlos Correa Working Through Slump

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is hitting only .193 over his last 15 games heading into the team's series against the Rangers beginning Friday. Things have taken a turn for the worse in the month of May, slashing only .116/.174/.186 with only one extra-base hit. The impending free agent is hitting only .205 with runners […]

Kelvin Benjamin Trying Out As Tight End With Giants

Free-agent wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2018, is trying out with the New York Giants during their rookie minicamp this weekend as a tight end. Benjamin was a first-round pick by the Carolina Panthers back in 2014, when current Giants general manager Dave Gettleman was in charge. His best […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting .400 This Month

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez heads into this weekend's action absolutely on fire at the plate. Alvarez has hits in 10 of his last 11 games and is slashing .400/.412/.760 through 50 at-bats in the month of May. The 23-year-old is back punishing opposing pitchers, similar to what he accomplished in 2019. Alvarez will […]

Jose Altuve Thriving At Home

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will head into this weekend's action dialed in at the plate. Over his last seven games, the Astros leadoff man is 12-for-31 (.387) and carries a nine-game hitting streak into the team's series with the Rangers. Altuve has been fantastic hitting at Minute Maid Park, slashing .328/.356/.522 with seven […]

Matt LaFleur Says Packers Want Aaron Rodgers Back

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reiterated that the team wants quarterback Aaron Rodgers to return in 2021 and beyond. "We still obviously feel the same way. We want him back in the worst way. I know he knows that. We'll continue to work at it each and every day," LaFleur said. It was […]

Jose Abreu Exits After Nasty Collision

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu left Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals after a nasty collision with Royals infielder Hunter Dozier in the top of the second inning. Abreu was looking to catch a pop out on the first base line and collided with the sprinting Dozier. It was […]

Randy Arozarena Homers In Win Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena slammed his first home run since April 23 on Thursday evening, as he went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, three RBI and two runs scored. It was a good performance to see from Arozarena, who had gotten off to a slow start in the month of May. […]

Max Muncy Turning On The Power

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy is beginning to really turn on the power heading into a series with the Marlins beginning Friday. Muncy got off to a slow start this season but is really beginning to square up the baseball. He has home runs in each of his last four games, has four […]

Will Craig Homers For First Major League Hit

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Will Craig picked up his first major league hit on Thursday, as he went 1-for-3 with a home run in a 3-1 loss to the Giants. Craig was recalled to the Pirates after utility man Phillip Evans was placed on the injured list this week, and he got his first start […]

Joe Tryon Recovering From Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon (knee), who was the team's first-round selection in this year's draft, is not taking part in rookie minicamp this weekend and recently had a minor surgical procedure on his knee, according to head coach Bruce Arians. Tryon came off the board at No. 32 overall in the first round […]

Antonio Brown Facing Civil Lawsuit

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is facing a civil lawsuit over allegations of assault and battery stemming from an altercation with a moving truck driver last year. Brown and his trainer, Glenn Holt, both face one count of battery and one count of assault in the lawsuit. Brown pleaded no contest to a […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (5/15/21) - 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, […]

Tim Locastro Snaps Hitless Streak On Thursday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in a 5-1 loss to the Marlins on Thursday night. Locastro's two hits snapped a six-game hitless streak, as he was 0-for-12 over that span. He is now slashing .235/.325/.294 this year, with one home run, four steals, three RBI and […]

Gavin Lux Hitting .316 In May

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux will head into the weekend swinging a hot bat. The 23-year-old has bounced back from an early season injury and is beginning to flash the potential that has the Dodgers brass so excited for his future. Through his first 38 at-bats in May, Lux is slashing .316/.350/.421 with […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 5/14 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 5/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Killian Hayes, Rajon Rondo SG - Armoni Brooks (DK), Deandre Bembry, Luke Kennard SF - Saddiq Bey, Anthony Lamb PF - Sekou […]

Odubel Herrera Settling Into Center Field Role

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera has started three straight games in center field as the team continues its search for production at the position. As a group, Phillies center fielders are batting .176, the second-worst mark in baseball. They also rank in the bottom three in on-base percentage (28th), OPS (29th) and wRC+ (29th) as […]

Kenley Jansen Spotless In May

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen will head into the weekend with five straight appearances without giving up an earned run. Jansen has allowed only one hit during that stretch and, for the season, is holding opponents to a .089 average. The veteran closer is 6-of-8 in save chances this season but control has been […]

Isaiah Simmons, Zaven Collins Expected To Start

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said it's fair to assume that linebackers Isaiah Simmons (last year's first-round pick) and Zaven Collins (this year's first-rounder) will line up together as starters this season. It means that Jordan Hicks is the odd-man out, and it was reported this week that the organization has given Hicks permission […]

Albert Pujols Receiving Interest From Multiple Teams

Free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols is receiving interest from three to four teams, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Pujols was released by the Angels earlier this month after slashing .198/.250/.372 with five home runs, 12 RBI and nine runs scored in 24 games this season. It will depend entirely on the team that […]

Austin Barnes Carries Little Fantasy Appeal

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes will continue to serve as the team's backup as they open up a series against the Marlins beginning Friday. Barnes is not known for his offensive prowess but has done a decent job of getting on base. The veteran backstop is hitting only .212 this season but is posting […]

Justin Fields Taking Part In Rookie Minicamp

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who the team traded up for to select at No. 11 overall in this year's NFL draft, will be taking part in the team's virtual rookie minicamp this weekend. Head coach Matt Nagy, who was present in Kansas City when the team transitioned from Alex Smith to Patrick Mahomes, would […]

Trevor Bauer Scheduled To Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer will start Saturday against the Marlins. Bauer (3-2) has been as consistent as they come this season, allowing two or fewer runs in six of his eight starts this season. The right-handed starter has struck out 67 hitters through 50 1/3 innings pitched and is holding opponents to a […]

Nate Pearson To Miss Next Start At Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson (shoulder) will miss his next start with Triple-A Buffalo due to a mild shoulder impingement, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. After getting rocked in his start on Sunday against the Astros, Pearson was optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, and now with the injury and scratched […]

Jaylen Waddle Signs Four-Year Rookie Deal

Former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle signed his four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins on Friday, according to a source. Waddle was the sixth overall pick in this year's NFL draft. He's expected to immediately line up in three-receiver sets alongside DeVante Parker and Will Fuller in his rookie season, and he'll […]

Mookie Betts Posting .658 OPS At Home

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts and Co. will host the Marlins at Dodger Stadium Friday night. It has been a slow start to Betts' season and is slashing only .204/.291/.367 through 49 home at-bats. Fantasy teams looking for silver linings can, however, be slightly encouraged by Betts' production in the month of May. It […]

Antonio Hamilton Visiting With Buccaneers

Kansas City Chiefs free-agent cornerback Antonio Hamilton is visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday. Hamilton will try out for the team during their rookie minicamp this weekend. The 28-year-old played 24 snaps on special teams in the Super Bowl against Tampa in February. If signed by the Bucs, he'd be competing for the […]

Clayton Kershaw Holds 2.34 Career ERA Against Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw will take the mound Friday against the Marlins. Kershaw is only two starts removed from the shortest start of his career against the Cubs on May 4 but bounced back with five scoreless innings last week against the Angels. The left-handed starter will go up against a Marlins team […]