Daniel Mengden Passes Through Waivers Unclaimed

Oakland Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden was optioned to the team's alternate training site over the weekend and passed through waivers on Tuesday afternoon. The 27-year-old posted a combined 12-8 record with a 4.31 ERA across the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but a positive COVID-19 test derailed his 2020 season. The team had no room for […]

Ketel Marte Activated Off Of Injured List Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (wrist) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Tuesday evening. Marte has not appeared in a game since Sept. 8 due to wrist inflammation. He owns a .290/.324/.407 slash line across 162 at-bats in 2020, but his lack of counting stats is glaring. The 26-year-old has posted […]

Charles Howell III Will Be A Contrarian Option

Currently projected to garner under seven percent ownership on DraftKings, Charles Howell III arrives in the Dominican Republic with five made cuts in his previous six events. While all of that is promising for a golfer that will need four days of golf to pay off his $9,700 salary, the American has only posted one […]

Mike Yastrzemski Still Out Of Lineup Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 30-year-old has not appeared in a game since suffering the injury on Sept. 17. It is an unfortunate ailment, as Yastrzemski was enjoying a stellar campaign. He owns a .285/.390/.553 slash line to go […]

Luis Arraez Rolls Ankle At Alternate Training Site

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (knee) rolled his ankle during a rundown on Monday at the team's alternate training site. The Twins are calling the ailment a mild ankle sprain. The 23-year-old was nearing a return to the lineup after dealing with tendinitis in his knee for most of September. Arraez was batting .283 […]

Alex Dickerson Sidelined On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch in the final innings of Monday's game, but the x-rays came back negative. Dickerson should be able to rejoin the team as early as Wednesday and will look to […]

Mike Clevinger Scheduled To Start Wednesday

San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger (biceps) is expected to start Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Clevinger missed Saturday's start against the Seattle Mariners with bicep tightness. Thankfully, the 29-year-old threw a successful bullpen session on Monday, so he should have no limitations on Wednesday. Clevinger owns a 3-2 record to go along […]

Dakota Hudson Done For The Year

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson is done for the year due to a forearm strain. The Cardinals made it official by transferring Hudson from the 10-day injured list to the 45-day injured list. Hudson was very effective this season, pitching to a 2.77 ERA in 39 innings. It's unknown just how long he'll […]

Andrelton Simmons Opting Out Of 2020 Season

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons has opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season due to concerns about COVID-19. The Angels are all but eliminated from the postseason and only have five games left on their schedule, so this is not a massive ordeal. Simmons is a pending free agent who slashed .297/.346/.356 […]

Paul DeJong Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He has scuffled at the plate lately, going 2-for-23 with nine strikeouts over his last seven games. In his absence, Tommy Edman will fill in at shortstop and bat second versus Brady Singer. The 25-year-old […]

George Springer Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer is starting in center field and batting leadoff against Ljay Newsome and the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Springer did not play on Monday due to rest reasons. The 31-year-old is enjoying a productive campaign, slashing .253/.345/.529 with 13 homers, 28 RBI, and 35 runs scored. He is a worthwhile […]

Justin Turner A Late Scratch On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was a late scratch from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics. No reason has been given for the absence, but Turner came off of the injured list with a hamstring issue on Sept. 15. In his absence, Edwin Rios will start at third base and bat ninth […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (9/23/20) - DraftKings, Daily Fantasy

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks.  I have been focusing on the NHL playoffs but as the hockey season starts to wind down, it is time to shift the focus back to CS:GO. As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info […]

Yankees Option Michael King To Alternate Site

New York Yankees pitcher Michael King was optioned to the team’s alternate site on Tuesday. King was rocked for five runs over 2.2 innings in a spot start on Monday, and he’s likely done for the season as a result of Tuesday’s roster move. King posted a 7.76 ERA over 26.2 innings this season, and […]

Nelson Cruz Sidelined On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Cruz has not appeared in a game since Friday due to soreness in his knee. The 40-year-old slugger is considered day-to-day, but with the postseason approaching, the Twins will probably play it safe. In his […]

J.T. Realmuto Starting Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is serving as the designated hitter and batting fourth against Paolo Espino and the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. The original expectation was that Realmuto would sit out for the second half of the doubleheader, but after a disappointing loss, the team has reached desperation mode. This was the first […]

Zubaira Tukhugov Facing A Huge Test Saturday

Zubaira Tukhugov (19-4-1) is currently 4-1-1 inside the Octagon, splitting his last two outings. The Warrior is more of a grinding fighter, with 11 of his 19 wins coming by decision. His striking output is lower than his opponent's, standing at 2.53 significant strikes per minute, but he only absorbs 2.09 significant strikes per minute. […]

Jose Iglesias Remains Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jose Iglesias (wrist) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Iglesias took a pitch off of his wrist on Saturday and has not appeared in a game since. The 30-year-old is expected to be back before the end of the season, but Ramon Urias will […]

Robbie Ray Starting Wednesday's Game Versus Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray will take the mound for Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. The 28-year-old continues to struggle with control, making him a volatile fantasy option any time he is in the starting rotation. Ray owns a 7.17 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and 63/41 K/BB through 47 2/3 innings in 2020. […]

Hakeem Dawodu Rising Up The Featherweight Ranks

Mean Hakeem Dawodu (11-1-1) is riding a four-fighting winning streak inside the Octagon. In Saturday's main card, he goes for No. 5 against veteran Zubaira Tukhugov. Dawodu is averaging 5.91 significant strikes per contest, with 100% of his significant strikes occurring in the standup or in the clinch. He also has a very strong takedown […]

Dion Waiters Unlikely To Play Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dion Waiters (groin) is expected to miss Tuesday's Game 3 contest against the Denver Nuggets. Waiters has missed each of the last five games due to a left groin injury. He is currently listed as doubtful for this game, so it's unlikely that he suits up here. His absence won't mean […]

Kris Bryant Still Sidelined Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (oblique) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryant was pulled from Monday's game after tweaking his oblique on a swing at the plate. While there is no word about Bryant's long-term status, the 28-year-old's season may be over. In the meantime, David […]

J.J. Redick Wants To Play Another Four Seasons

New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick mentioned that he'd like to play another four years in the league. "I realized this year I want to keep playing as long as possible. My goal is to play four more years," said Redick. He'll walk away from the game when he turns 40 years old, assuming his […]

Michael Wacha Starting Wednesday's Game

New York Mets starter Michael Wacha is set to start Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old most recently threw four innings of one-run ball in relief against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 16. The appearance sets up ace right-hander Jacob deGrom to start Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Wacha is not […]

Seahawks Putting Phillip Dorsett II On Injured Reserve

The Seattle Seahawks are placing wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to a source. Dorsett will be eligible to return in three weeks, and it'll give him some time to let his injured foot heal. The earliest he'll be able to return will be in Week 6. He hasn't […]

Tristan Thompson Wants To Stay In Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has shown interest in staying with the organization next season. It sounds like there is mutual interest between both sides, but it's unclear if a deal will happen. Bringing back Thompson wouldn't make much sense if Andre Drummond accepts his player option, which he is expected to do. Thompson might […]

Michael Conforto Remains Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 27-year-old also missed Monday's game due to hamstring tightness. According to manager Luis Rojas, Conforto is potentially available off of the bench on Tuesday. Nevertheless, he is day-to-day until he returns to a […]

Alejandro Kirk Back In Lineup Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is in the starting lineup and batting eighth against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Kirk was 4-for-4 with a home run during Monday's 11-5 win over the Bronx Bombers, and it seems as though he may be carving out a role for himself moving forward. […]

Romeo Langford Out For Rest Of Postseason

Boston Celtics guard Romeo Langford (wrist) is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday and will miss the rest of the postseason. He'll undergo surgery to repair the scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. The Celtics have not given a timetable for the young guards return yet. However, the season isn't expected to start until around […]

Sonny Gray Activated Off Of Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starter Sonny Gray (back) was activated off of the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon. The 30-year-old will take the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday evening. Gray has not pitched since Sept. 10 due to a back strain, but he expects to have no limitations in his first game back. He […]