Chris Murphy Throwing Bullpens

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Murphy (elbow) has thrown two bullpen sessions during spring training. He only threw 10 pitches in his first session but was able to increase it to 15 during his second session. The 26-year-old has only thrown fastballs so far. Murphy is slowly working his way back from the Tommy […]

James Wood Participates In Defensive Drills

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (quad) participated in defensive drills on Sunday. He was held out of Saturday's game due to a left quad issue. He continues taking part in batting practice without any issues. This doesn't like a long term issue, but the Nationals are going to continue being cautious with their star outfielder. […]

Kevin Pillar Signs Minor-League Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers have signed outfielder Kevin Pillar to a minor-league contract on Sunday. The veteran outfielder will receive a minor-league contract with an invite to Major League camp. The 36-year-old will look to catch on as depth heading into the regular season. His offensive stats have taken a hit over the last few seasons, […]

Brayan Bello Continues Improving

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) was shut down from throwing earlier in camp due to soreness in his shoulder. The right-hander has now progressed to throwing from 90 feet. Bello will now move onto a strength test on Sunday. The Red Sox are going to take it day-by-day, but it doesn't sound […]

Ambetter Health 400 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (2025)

This Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series will host the second race of the 2025 Cup Series season, the Ambetter Health 400, at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will be the first of two races at the Georgia track for the year. There will be 39 drivers who will be entered into this week’s race, with three […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 17 (2024-25): February 24 - March 2

With only a few weeks remaining until the start of the fantasy playoff schedule, every win (and every extra game) matters! This column all season has been focused mainly on weekly adds and long-term pickups, but in the coming weeks, I'll be recommending some short-term streamers as well to help you get the edge in […]

Connor Wong Expected To Return On Monday

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's Grapefruit contest. Wong is dealing with shoulder soreness, but is expected to be back in the lineup on Monday. This appears to be a minor injury, so Wong should be fine within the next day or two. The expectation […]

Jarren Duran Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (calf) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's Grapefruit League contest. This is not believed to be a serious issue, but the Red Sox are holding out Duran due to calf soreness. It's not surprising to see the Red Sox taking the cautious approach this early […]

Zach Penrod To Miss Significant Time

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Zach Penrod (elbow) experienced soreness after throwing a bullpen session earlier in the week. The southpaw underwent an MRI which didn't reveal any structural damage. Despite that, the Red Sox plan to shut down Penrod for now. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Penrod is going to be out […]

Ryan Blaney The Heavy Favorite To Win At Atlanta

Ryan Blaney is the odds-on favorite to win the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, with some sportsbooks posting Blaney as short as three-to-one to take the checkered flag in Hampton. And, honestly, that shouldn't be too surprising. Blaney has been elite here at Atlanta ever since the track was repaved and […]

Can Kyle Larson Finally Get A Good Finish At The New Atlanta?

When browsing the betting odds this weekend for the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, you may have noticed that Kyle Larson was much further down the list than usual. No, that's not a typo. Ever since this track was repaved and reconfigured prior to the 2022 season, it has been a dark hole […]

Chase Elliott Can Win This Weekend

Don't be surprised if Chase Elliott contends for the Ambetter Health 400 victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. The Hendrick Motorsports driver has been one of the best at this track since it was repaved and reconfigured prior to the 2022 season, as Chase has the third-best average finish (8.6) and driver rating (97.7) […]

Don’t Overlook William Byron At Atlanta This Weekend

Don't overlook William Byron in this weekend's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Fresh off of his Daytona 500 victory last weekend, Byron will look to grab a third win at the "new Atlanta" track on Sunday, as the Hendrick Motorsports driver has won two of the six races here since the venue was […]

Austin Cindric Looking To Contend Once Again At Atlanta

Don't be surprised if Austin Cindric is a contender once again at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. The Team Penske driver led a combined 124 laps in the two races here last season, grabbing two Stage victories along the way. He is also on a five-race streak of finishes of 12th or better at this […]

Ross Chastain Will Start Deep in the Field at Atlanta

Ross Chastain should have one of the strongest race cars in the Ambetter Health 400 this weekend while starting deep in the field, as hewill roll off the starting grid from 33rd place on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Pair that with his very manageable DraftKings salary of $7,600, and Chastain should be one of […]

Zac Veen Goes Deep On Saturday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen launched a 433-foot home run during their spring training contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon. Veen is considered the No. 3 prospect in the system on MLB Pipeline. Injuries have limited Veen's playing time over the past two seasons. However, when on the field, the outfielder has […]

Breakout Outfielders for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: American League Edition (2025)

The term "breakout" could mean a number of things depending on the audience. For fantasy baseball purposes, this term means a player who has an outstanding season that exceeds expectations. Today, I'll be discussing five American League outfielders that I'm expecting to break out offensively this season and provide a nice return on investment at […]

Daniel Suarez Looking To Continue Magic At Atlanta

Some drivers simply have certain tracks figured out, and that seems to be the case with Daniel Suarez at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In the six races at this track since it was repaved and reconfigured prior to 2022, Suarez has one win, a pair of runner-up finishes, and just one result worse than sixth. Daniel […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Busts? Potential Landmines for Drafts (2025)

Every year, we see a slew of starting pitchers fail to come close to providing value on their ADP (average draft position). Being able to navigate the minefield that is starting pitching and coming out of the draft unscathed will go a long way to helping you achieve fantasy baseball success. To help you on […]

Bobby Miller Still Experiencing Headaches

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (concussion) is still dealing with headaches and drowsiness but could have been "a lot worse." Miller took a comebacker to the head during their first spring training contest on Thursday afternoon. After the contest, Miller entered concussion protocol. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the […]

Christopher Bell An Obvious DFS Pick At Atlanta

Christopher Bell is one of the most obvious DFS picks on Sunday's DraftKings slate for the Ambetter Health 400. The Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas had an abysmal qualifying day on Saturday, and Bell will now start Sunday's race from 32nd place. Pair that with his relatively low salary of $8,200, and you have a chalk […]

Denny Hamlin Is One of the Top DFS Options Of The Week For Atlanta Lineups

After qualifying for this week's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing will start 37th. This marks the second-lowest starting position of his Cup career at Atlanta and the second consecutive race where the No. 11 Toyota driver will start below 30th at the site. In six races at […]

Carmen Mlodzinski Building Up To Starter's Workload

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has been building up his workload to be a starter during spring training. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette noted that there were discussions at the end of last season about Mlodzinski building up to a starter's workload for the next season. Last season, Mlodzinski made four starts […]

Joey Logano Is One Of The Favorites To Win At Atlanta

Defending Cup Series champion Joey Logano will start Sunday's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Ambetter Health 400, from the fourth position. This will be the fifth top-10 starting spot in a row obtained by Logano at the Georgia track. In six races at Atlanta since the track was reconfigured in 2022, Logano has two […]

Prelander Berroa Exits Saturday's Contest With Elbow Discomfort

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Prelander Berroa (elbow) exited Saturday's spring training contest against the Chicago Cubs due to right elbow discomfort. The 24-year-old was only able to tally one out before being removed from the game. He allowed two runs, a free pass, and three hits before exiting as well. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Expect Kyle Busch To Compete For The Win At Atlanta

Kyle Busch of Richard Childress Racing will start sixth for this week's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch was the only Chevrolet driver to qualify inside the top 10 for this week's race at the site. In six races at AMS since 2022, Busch has four top-10 finishes with positive place differential, which […]

Shohei Ohtani Touches 95 MPH In Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) touched 95 mph during his recent bullpen session on Saturday. He also added his cutter, which was a "big step" for the 30-year-old. His cutter was his third-most used pitch during the 2023 season. Ohtani is slowly ramping up his pitching workload, as he was unable […]

Ty Gibbs Should Not Be Overlooked For Atlanta DFS Lineups

Ty Gibbs scored a starting position of 36th after qualifying for this week's Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This is the lowest starting position yet of Gibbs' Cup career at AMS. In four starts at Atlanta in the Cup Series, Gibbs has three top-20 finishes, including two in the top 10. The No. […]

2025 Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR Starting Lineup - Qualifying Positions for Every Driver

J.J. Yeley will start from the 39th and final position for this week’s Ambetter Health 400. This will be the lowest starting position for the NY Racing driver since 2014, when the Cup Series...