Jake Burger Expects to Play on Saturday

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) said he plans to play on Saturday after being removed late in the Rangers' 7-3 victory over the Astros on Friday with left-quad discomfort. The 29-year-old has been productive at the plate recently, going 9-for-27 (.333) with a double, a home run, six RBI, and six runs scored […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 DFS: DraftKings Lineup Picks for Sonoma (7/12/25)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Sonoma on Saturday for the second road course race in a row. It's setting up to be another showdown between Shane Van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch, just like last weekend in Chicago. That race saw Van Gisbergen make his first Xfinity Series start of the season, earning the victory […]

Joe Boyle Ineffective in Four Innings on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Joe Boyle came on in bulk relief of Drew Rasmussen in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox, allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out only one batter, but did not factor into the decision. Boyle came on in the third inning in relief of Rasmussen, […]

Last Year's Fantasy Football Breakouts to Avoid in 2025: 4 Regression Candidates and Draft Fades

It seems that many fantasy managers simply expect players who have any kind of breakout season to continue playing very well until they reach the age of 32 or older. But that isn't always the case. Instead, players often have very inconsistent production throughout their careers. Sometimes, one-hit wonders do happen. It's not uncommon. Ignoring […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Thunder Dan Palyo's "My Guys"

If you correctly predicted the breakouts of Pete Crow-Armstrong, James Wood, or Junior Caminero, then you have to be feeling good about the first half of baseball that they put together. But what about some of the other players who have not lived up to their expectations? One thing that will lose you a league […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 16)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 16 (July 14 - July 20)

The All-Star break is here! The first half of the fantasy baseball season is in the books, but that doesn't mean it's time to tune out. There are several high-end players on the waiver wire who could provide your team a much-needed boost. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 16 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Bieber, Rhys Hoskins, and Kerry Carpenter, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 16 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

I was ready to say this was a quiet week for hitter call-ups. However, the Astros made a little noise by calling up Brice Matthews on Thursday evening. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash […]

Jeremy Pena Ramping Up, Has Begun Baseball Activities

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (rib) has begun to ramp up his work in the weight room while also participating in light baseball-related activities. The 27-year-old has been out with a small rib fracture, not having played in a game since June 27. At this point, it looks like a post-All-Star break return is a given, […]

Erik Karlsson Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is reportedly open to a trade. Speaking on his podcast, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic said Karlsson was willing to be moved despite having a no-move clause. However, Johnston added that there are only a few teams Karlsson is willing to move to. Karlsson's time with the Penguins […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Not Swinging a Bat

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is still not swinging a bat. The 28-year-old recently underwent imaging of his hand, which showed that the small fracture had healed. Now, any pain he's experiencing is due to inflammation, not the fracture. The 3x All-Star also has received injections in his hand, but he hasn't been […]

Zach Hyman Hopes to be Ready for Start of Next Season

Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (wrist) hopes to be available for the 2025-26 season opener. "I haven't set a date or anything like that," Hyman said this week at his charity golf tournament. "Once you set a date, you get disappointed if you don't play on the date. I hope to play on opening […]

Jeff Skinner Joins Sharks on One-Year Contract

Winger Jeff Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Friday. The veteran forward will join his fourth NHL team. Skinner played last season with the Edmonton Oilers, earning 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 72 games. His time in Edmonton included his first-ever playoff games, although Skinner spent […]

Fantasy Football RBs to Prioritize in Standard Leagues, Fade in PPR Scoring (2025)

The running back position is an important one in all fantasy football formats. However, the value of running backs varies based on the scoring system used. In points-per-reception (PPR) leagues, managers may choose to place more of an emphasis on drafting wide receivers. Even within the running back pool, pass-catching backs have a natural advantage because […]