Kirk Cousins Remains Vikings Starting QB

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman confirmed that quarterback Kirk Cousins is the team's starter. The Vikings drafted quarterback Kellen Mond in the third round of last week's NFL draft, but it was done to create competition behind Cousins. "Right now, there's no question that Kirk Cousins is our quarterback," Spielman said. Mond will enter […]

Tim Locastro Back In Leadoff Spot On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro is back in the starting lineup and hitting leadoff against Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Locastro missed about two weeks with a finger injury. He entered Tuesday's game as a pinch-runner, but this is his first start since April 17. Meanwhile, Pavin Smith, who had been the […]

Aaron Rodgers Not Budging With Packers

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, who knows how current Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers is feeling these days, thinks that Rodgers is unlikely to back down. "Knowing Aaron, and I think I know him fairly well, if he has a grudge, whether it be against the organization or a player or an arch-rival, […]

Rougned Odor's MRI Shows No Structural Damage

New York Yankees second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) underwent an MRI on his knee on Wednesday. The tests showed no significant structural damage, but Odor is still likely headed for a stint on the injured list. Odor injured his knee while colliding with Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (shoulder) at home plate during Tuesday's game. […]

Cowboys Waive Antwaun Woods

The Dallas Cowboys are waiving starting defensive tackle Antwaun Woods on Wednesday, according to a source. Woods becomes a salary cap casualty after the Cowboys selected defensive tackles Osa Odighizuwa in the third round and Quinton Bohanna in the sixth round of last week's NFL draft. Woods started 32 games for Dallas from 2018 through […]

Brendan Rodgers Nearing Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) played in a simulation game on Tuesday and is nearing a rehab assignment, according to Rockies manager Bud Black. Rodgers has been out since spring training due to a hamstring strain. The 24-year-old Rodgers has been plagued with multiple injuries over the past few years, but he was […]

Luke Voit Collects Two Hits In First Rehab Game

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in his first rehab game on Tuesday with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Voit ripped the first pitch of the night for a loud double off the wall in center field, then showed the Yankees that his knee is fully healthy when […]

C.J. Cron Taking A Seat On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants. Matt Adams is getting the start at first base and batting sixth in the game. Cron has been hot over the past few weeks, following a cold start to the year. He […]

Lewis Thorpe Recalled Ahead Of Start Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lewis Thorpe was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of his spot start on Wednesday against the Rangers. Thorpe was pressed into service due to Michael Pineda's sore wrist- and the team sent pitcher Brandon Waddell down to the minors to make room for Thorpe on the roster. The 25-year-old southpaw […]

Harrison Barnes Listed As Doubtful For Wednesday

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (groin) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The veteran forward has been dealing with a lingering groin issue and it looks like he'll miss another game here. The Kings are likely going to be shorthanded here with a handful of players banged up. Marvin Bagley […]

Nikola Vucevic Returns To Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (hip) was able to fully participate in Wednesday's practice. Head coach Billy Donovan mentioned that Vucevic looked fine during practice, so hopefully he'll be able to suit up on Thursday. He has missed each of the last two games, but the Bulls need this win over the Charlotte Hornets. It's […]

Isaiah Hartenstein Probable On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Isaiah Hartenstein (concussion) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has missed each of the last five games due to a concussion. However, it sounds like he has passed concussion testing and can return on Wednesday. Hartenstein hasn't seen a lot of playing time recently, but […]

Darius Garland Ruled Out Against Blazers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He continues to deal with a sprained ankle that is still swollen, so he could miss another game or two. Cedi Osman and Isaac Okoro have been asked to step up without Garland available. Okoro is coming […]

Jerami Grant Expected To Return On Saturday

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (knee) plans to return for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. That means, Grant won't suit up for Thursday's contest, but at least he is returning for the last few games of the season. It's uncertain why the Pistons would even bother bringing him back for meaningless games. Nonetheless, he'll […]

Zach LaVine Intends To Play Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine said that he intends to play Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has missed 11 straight games while following the NBA's health and safety protocols. The Bulls desperately need LaVine back if they want to make a push at the playoffs. Coby White might want end up being the biggest […]

Jae Crowder Won't Play Against Hawks

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. This marks the eighth game in a row that Crowder has missed with a sprained right ankle. Cameron Johnson and Torrey Craig will be asked to pick up the slack. Craig has been playing well recently and could […]

Cole Irvin Dominates Blue Jays For Third Win

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin fired eight innings of one-run ball to earn his third win of the season Tuesday against Toronto. Irvin allowed only three hits and a walk while fanning nine Blue Jays in the contest. The former Phillie prospect is making a name for himself in his first season in Oakland. […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Value Plays - Wells Fargo Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back RotoBallers, and thanks for joining me for the Wells Fargo Championship! My name is Joe Nicely and in this article you will find my favorite DraftKings DFS value plays for this week's PGA tournament. It can be tough to define "value" and […]

Leon Draisaitl Snipes Twice On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl notched two goals on Tuesday against Vancouver. The Oilers beat Vancouver 4-1 for their third consecutive win. Draisaitl netted both of his markers in the second period. The German-born forward has collected 26 goals and 49 assists in 51 Oilers games in 2021. He is second in the NHL in […]

Lewis Brinson Hits A Home Run In Tuesday's Win

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson had a great game in Tuesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run. He ended up with three RBI and a run scored. Brinson has been getting a chance to play with Starling Marte (rib) on the injured list. It's been mostly […]

Brian Anderson Returns With A Home Run

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (oblique) was activated from the injured list before Tuesday's game and immediately contributed, blasting a three-run home run in the first inning. Anderson ended up 1-for-3 with the home run and a walk, two runs scored, and three RBI. He looked like he was heating up from his slow […]

Sam Coonrod Earns First Save For Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Sam Coonrod pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his first save of the season Monday against the Brewers. Coonrod allowed two hits, but managed to preserve the one-run lead he was entrusted with. Hector Neris has been the primary closer for the Phillies and he may not have been available […]

Anthony Bass Unable To Get An Out On Tuesday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bass had a terrible outing in Tuesday's game, facing four batters without recording an out. Bass allowed one run on two hits and a walk, but it could have been much, much worse if he hadn't been bailed out by an amazing performance from Richard Bleier. Bass left the bases […]

Aaron Nola Fans 10 In Six Innings Versus Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed one run in six innings with 10 strikeouts to earn the win Tuesday against Milwaukee. This game, again, proves the difference between an ace and other good pitchers. Nola clearly didn't have his best stuff in this game as he needed a whopping 30 pitches to get out […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (5/5/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Tuesday was full of exciting games and Wednesday is lined up to have a similar outcome. With nine games on the slate, the playoff picture becomes more solidified with every game. Multiple teams have already clinched playoff berths and we still have plenty of teams fighting for the last few spots. While teams like the […]

Sandy Alcantara Throws Six Good Innings On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was solid on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, picking up a quality start. Alcantara went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out six. He lowered his ERA to 2.95 but did not factor into the decision since the Marlins did […]

PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown: Wells Fargo Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the latest edition of the PGA DFS Hole-By-Hole Breakdown, where Josh Bennett (@JishSwish) breaks down the course the PGA Tour is playing each week. We think this course breakdown is an important slice of the "PGA DFS pie" and will help change the […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Hits His Third Home Run In Loss To Phillies

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Phillies. Bradley was back in the lineup due to Christian Yelich's (back) return to the injured list. He managed only one hit, but he made it count by hitting his third homer of the season in the seventh inning. […]

Eric Lauer Struggles In Loss To Phillies

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer (1-1) allowed six runs (two earned) on eight hits and no walks while striking out seven across six innings Tuesday to take the loss against the Phillies. Lauer surrendered three home runs, which accounted for five of his six earned runs. His line was spared by four unearned runs, […]

Ryan McMahon - Fantasy Baseball Daily Dive

The idea of this article is to discuss in depth a specific player’s current profile and production. We will dive into why he is succeeding or struggling and discuss if there are reasons for concern or brighter days ahead. The intention here is to figure out what is going on and if there is a […]