Buster Posey Could Return To Lineup Friday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hamstring) could return to the lineup on Friday after exiting Wednesday's game early with hamstring tightness, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Posey was replaced defensively in the seventh inning with what was later announced as right hamstring tightness, but manager Gabe Kapler said he believes […]

Juan Soto Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday Afternoon

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is out of the lineup again on Thursday against the Braves. Since returning from a stint on the injured list with a shoulder strain, Soto has only one pinch-hit at-bat since Tuesday. It appears that the team doesn't feel Soto is quite ready to return to full action yet, so […]

Freddie Freeman Gets Day Off Thursday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Nationals. It appears to be a day off for Freeman, who is slashing .202/.336/.422 with seven home runs, 18 RBI and 16 runs scored in 30 games. Austin Riley will slide across the diamond and start at first, […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Darlington LiftKits4Less.com 200 (5/7/21)

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is set for some Friday action this week at Darlington Raceway! The Trucks continue to be dominated by Toyotas, as all seven races have been won by one. Kyle Busch Motorsports drivers have won five races in a row. But things could be different this week, as we've got […]

Titans Sign Brian Hill

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on undisclosed deals with running back Brian Hill, linebacker Justin March-Lillard and defensive back Greg Maybin on Thursday. The team also released cornerback Kareem Orr. Hill will compete with Darrynton Evans for the No. 2 role behind workhorse Derrick Henry in 2021. The 25-year-old carried the ball 100 times […]

Hunter Greene Brings The Heat In Double-A Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, threw 37 of his 71 total pitches over 100 mph in his first start for Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday. The second overall pick of the 2017 draft topped out at 102 mph in the outing. Greene gave up one run and three […]

Albert Pujols Being Released By Angels

Future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols is being released by the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Pujols is in the last year of his massive 10-year, $253 million contract. The 41-year-old Pujols has struggled at the plate so far this season. Over 24 games, he's slashed .198/.250/.372 with five […]

Nolan Arenado Showing Improvements From 2020 Season

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado was a disappointment for fantasy managers in 2020. Over 48 games, he slashed .253/.303/.434 with eight home runs, nine doubles, 26 RBI and 23 runs. So far through 2021, he appears to be on the verge of a bounce-back, albeit still not quite a bounce-back to prime Arenado […]

Kike Hernandez Leaves Thursday's Game With Leg Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (leg) injured his leg while sliding into second base for a double to lead off Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He initially stayed in the game, but after he reached third base, he was removed from the game and Franchy Cordero entered as a pinch-runner. Hernandez is off […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Blaine Gabbert To One-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million, according to a source. Gabbert earned $1.187 million in 2020 and $1.6 million in 2019 and has played in 60 career games (48 starts) in the NFL. The 31-year-old completed nine of his 16 passes for 143 […]

Rafael Devers Showing Elite Peripherals In 2021

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has some strong surface numbers so far this year. Through 28 games, he's slashing .282/.370/.563 with seven home runs, eight doubles, 21 RBI and 16 runs. However, it's the peripheral stats that should really excite fantasy managers who drafted Devers this year. Devers currently ranks in the top […]

Justin Layne Has Felony Gun Charge Dropped

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possessing criminal tools and had a felony gun charge dropped on Wednesday, stemming from a traffic stop in northeast Ohio on April 23. The 23-year-old received six months of probation, 32 hours of community service and a $500 fine and was ordered to pay court costs. […]

Luis Severino To Face Hitters Early Next Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters early next week in Tampa. Severino is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and is reportedly doing really well, as he is set to take another step towards returning to the mound. The 27-year-old is expected to return in July […]

Xander Bogaerts Off To Hot Start To The Month

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts has been fantastic through the early going this year and he has especially turned up his game so far in May. Through his first four games this month, Bogaerts has gone 8-for-18 with two home runs, one double, four RBI and seven runs. He's slashing .444/.474/.833 over the four-game […]

Richard Sherman Interested In Seahawks Reunion

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman confirmed on Wednesday that he would be interested in a reunion with the Seattle Seahawks. "It's always in the cards," Sherman said. "I spend my entire offseason in Seattle, that's where I live, that's where my family is. So, it's never out of the cards." Sherman said he and the Seahawks […]

Bo Bichette Scores Three Runs On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was all over the base paths in the team's 9-4 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. Bichette went 1-for-5 in the game and tallied three runs to go along with a stolen base. Bichette closed out April on a high note, hitting home runs in each of his […]

Colts Expect Seamless Transition For Carson Wentz

The Indianapolis Colts made a blockbuster trade to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason because they believe in his connection with head coach Frank Reich from their time together in Philadelphia. "I almost see the same thing with Carson here over the first month and a half where it's a pretty […]

Christian Walker Sitting On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins. Pavin Smith is covering first base and Josh Rojas is moving up to third in the order for the game. Walker was activated from the injured list on Monday after missing about three […]

T.J. Oshie Registers A Hat Trick Wednesday

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie netted a hat trick in an emotional 4-2 win over the New York Rangers. It was Oshie's first game back since the passing of his father. In a game that consisted of both teams compiling 72 penalty minutes, Oshie collected two goals in the second period and added an empty-net […]

Aaron Rodgers Not Ruling Out A Return To Packers

Former Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn, who spent nine years with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, said that the future Hall of Fame signal-caller hasn't ruled out a return to the team. "I still believe there's an opportunity for a resolution here. It's going to take two men that are dug in right now trying to […]

Late-Round Rookie RB Targets for FFPC Best Ball

The NFL Draft has officially concluded, and we've celebrated and wept as new player values were realized (Myles Gaskin) while others feel as if they've faded into the abyss (James Robinson). In regards to rookies, a rather underwhelming draft class led to several running backs falling to the much later rounds or going undrafted altogether. […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 35: English Premier League

Last weekend told a familiar tale. One winner and two games where just one goal would've seen us clean up. Leicester City failed to beat Southampton despite the latter playing over 80 minutes with ten men. Leeds failed to score away from home for only the fourth time all season. Chelsea did win in a […]

Derek Holland Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers have placed relief pitcher Derek Holland (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. The team called up fellow relief pitcher Kyle Funkhouser in a corresponding move. Holland has appeared in eight games so far this year, including one start, and has struggled immensely. Over nine innings, he has […]

Eddie Rosario Sitting Against Lefty On Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game as the team goes up against left-hander Danny Duffy and the Kansas City Royals. Jordan Luplow is getting the start in left field and batting second in the game. This will be the second straight time that Rosario has sat against […]

Dolphins Releasing Bobby McCain

The Miami Dolphins informed team captain and starting safety Bobby McCain that they are releasing him on Thursday, according to a source. McCain, who was drafted in the fifth round in 2015 out of Memphis, grew into a dependable member of Miami's secondary. He signed a contract extension in 2018, but his release was a […]

Carlos Carrasco Moved To 60-Day Injured List

In a surprise move, the New York Mets transferred starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. This will now push Carrasco's return timeline back just a few weeks. Originally expected to rejoin the Mets the week of May 9, Carrasco now cannot return to the team until May 31. It […]

Tyler O'Neill Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game as the team faces Taijuan Walker and the New York Mets. Justin Williams is getting the start in left field and batting sixth in the game. O'Neill has been coming around at the plate lately. He hit home runs in […]

Jorge Polanco Heading To The Bench On Thursday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Jordan Lyles and the Texas Rangers. Nick Gordon was called up by the team and he is slated to make his MLB debut on Thursday. Gordon is starting at second base and batting seventh. Polanco is off to a […]

Packers Looking To Add Quarterbacks To Their Roster

The Green Bay Packers have started exploring quarterbacks that they can add to their roster for upcoming organized team activities and training camp, according to sources. Last year's first-rounder Jordan Love is currently the only QB on the roster other than Aaron Rodgers, who has told some in the organization that he no longer wants […]