Luke Voit Hit In Hand, Stays In Game

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit was hit in the left hand by a 93 mph fastball during Tuesday’s game against the Braves. Voit was looked at by trainers but stayed in the game for his next at-bat before being removed for defensive reasons in the ninth inning. Voit has continued to hit well […]

Jordan Montgomery Looks Good On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery allowed three runs over six innings with four strikeouts against the Braves on Tuesday. Montgomery generated an uncharacteristically high 14% swinging-strike rate, but he was also hit a little harder than usual with a 37% hard-hit rate for the night. Encouragingly, Montgomery’s elevated velocity has continued to stick, […]

Jon Lester Continues His Strong Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester continued his strong start to the 2020 season versus the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. The lefty allowed just three hits, one run, two walks and struck out four batters over six innings. Lester has entered his contract year with a 2-0 record and 1.06 ERA and nine strikeouts over […]

Javier Baez Is Starting To Heat Up

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-5 with a run scored on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Baez has really struggled to start the 2020 campaign, but has now hit safely in three straight games and is 5-for-11 with two RBI over that span. Baez has shown that he’s capable of being of the best […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (8/12/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

The NHL playoffs are off and running! Wednesday brings four more first-round matchups featuring  Montreal-Philadelphia along with Vancouver squaring off against St. Louis. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, as that […]

Willson Contreras Continues To Hit

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-4 with a RBI on Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. Contreras has been the Cubs most consistent hitter this season and now has seven RBI to go along with a solid .311 batting average. Contreras remains one of the best catchers in all of baseball and fantasy leagues. He […]

Jason Heyward Responds To Being Demoted In Batting Order

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward responded to being moved down in the order on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Heyward went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Heyward is still just hitting .244 on the season and most of his value comes on the defensive side. Despite the strong game, Heyward should be […]

Brayden Point Scores Twice In Game 1 Victory

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point scored once in regulation and added the overtime winner during Tuesday's five-overtime thriller against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Point managed to end the fourth-longest game in NHL playoff history with a wicked wrister to the top corner of the net. He finished the contest with nine shots on goal […]

Joonas Korpisalo Makes 85 Saves In Overtime Thriller

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo set an NHL-playoff record by making 85 saves during Tuesday's five-overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Korpisalo surrendered three goals on 88 shots during one of the more remarkable goaltending performances in recent memory. Despite the loss, the 26-year-old has been one of the brightest stars through the […]

Jose Abreu Hits A Pair Of Doubles

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and two RBI on Tuesday versus the Tigers. After exiting Monday’s game with a sore hip, Abreu was a question mark heading into to Tuesday’s game. The hip didn’t seem to both the slugger and he is now […]

End Of A Slump? Eloy Jimenez Goes Yard

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run on Tuesday versus the Tigers. Jimenez is one of the most hyped youngsters in the game, but has struggled early on with both his offense and defense. Jimenez is only hitting .233 with four home runs and 12 RBI, but owners should […]

Gio Gonzalez Allows Two Runs

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez went 4 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, two runs and one walk. He also recorded two strikeouts on the evening versus the Detroit Tigers. With Michael Kopech opting out of the season and Carlos Rodon (shoulder) and Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) sidelined, the Sox are counting on Gonzalez […]

Daniel Pineda Returns After Six-Year Absence

Daniel Pineda (26-13) is making his return to the UFC after last appearing in March of 2014. Since leaving the UFC, Pineda has gone 8-2-2 across several promotions. Pineda is a ground specialist, with 18 of his 26 career wins coming by submission. In the past, he's beaten many of the big names on the […]

Chris Paddack Enjoying Strong Start To 2020

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack has avoided the sophomore slump to begin the 2020 campaign. The 24-year-old owns a 2-1 record to go along with a 3.18 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 21/3 K/BB rate through four starts. Paddack is the crown jewel of the Padres' rotation and will seemingly only get better with more […]

Mike Clevinger Placed On Restricted List

Cleveland Indians starter Mike Clevinger was placed on the team's restricted list after he violated health and safety protocols during their trip to Chicago. He now has to self-quarantine for 72 hours and undergo daily COVID-19 testing before he can return to the team. Even once the 29-year-old is eligible to return, he may face […]

NHL DFS Power Play for FanDuel, DraftKings: DFS Value Plays, Goalies Matrix, Stacks (8/12)

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey is one of my favorite sports to watch and play from a DFS perspective and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and […]

Jacob DeGrom Looks To Continue Dominance Of Phillies

New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom is expected to face the Philadelphia Phillies in his next projected start on Friday. The matchup bodes well for the 32-year-old, as he has dominated them throughout his career. In 15 starts against the Phillies, DeGrom owns a 7-1 record to go along with a 2.23 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, […]

Andrew Kittredge Leaves Tuesday With Arm Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge left Tuesday's game early due to discomfort in his right arm. John Curtiss came into the game as a replacement. Kittredge was serving as the team's opener for the contest, but he only lasted five pitches before leaving the game. The 30-year-old did pitch on Monday night, so perhaps […]

Cody Bellinger Trying To Snap Out Of Slump On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger remains mired in a dismal slump to begin the 2020 season. The 25-year-old is slashing .176/.233/.279 with two home runs, six RBI, and one stolen base through 68 at-bats. The reigning National League MVP will look to jumpstart his bat against Garrett Richards and the San Diego Padres on […]

Herbert Burns Looking To Stay Hot In The Lightweight Division

Herbert Burns (11-2) has had about as hot a start as one can have entering the UFC. Burns, the brother of top-ranked UFC middleweight Gilbert Burns, has submitted both of his opponents in the first round. As you would expect from someone in the Burns family, eight of his 11 wins have come by submission. […]

Greg Bird Activated, Designated For Assignment On Tuesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Greg Bird was activated from the injured list on Tuesday, and then he was promptly designated for assignment. The 27-year-old has only played in 186 MLB games since making his debut in 2015 due to a litany of injuries. Bird will join the Rangers' alternate training site if no other team […]

Keone Kela Throws Another Bullpen Session Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (COVID-19) tossed another bullpen session on Tuesday as he continues to recover from the virus. Kela is close to activation, as he has already thrown a couple of bullpen sessions this week. The 27-year-old will likely return to his role as the Pirates' closer once he comes off of the […]

Jose Abreu In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (hip) is in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Abreu left Monday's game early with hip soreness. Thankfully, it was not a serious ailment for the 33-year-old slugger. Abreu is slashing .250/.280/.417 with three home runs and nine RBI in 72 at-bats in 2020. He […]

Jo Adell Getting Day Off On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Oakland Athletics. It seems to be a routine rest day for the 21-year-old. In Adell's absence, Brian Goodwin will start in right field and bat ninth. Goodwin is slashing .273/.360/.500 with two home runs, nine RBI, and seven runs […]

Corey Seager Remains Absent On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is still out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He has missed the past four games. In his absence, Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Garrett Richards and the Padres. Taylor is slashing .229/.373/.333 with one home run and […]

Ildemaro Vargas Acquired By Twins, Willians Astudillo Activated

Utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been claimed off of waivers by the Minnesota Twins, after having been DFA’d by the D-backs. Vargas played in 92 games all over the diamond last season and put together a .269/.299/.412 slash line in what was primarily a pinch-hitting role. He could factor in in the short-term if Josh […]

Ben McLemore Nails Four Triples In Loss

Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore wasn't particularly efficient on Tuesday but managed to score 16 points with four treys in 27 minutes. McLemore has chucked up an amazing 36 three-point attempts in his last three contests combined and plays in an offense that welcomes shots beyond the arc with open arms. Fortunately, he has also […]

Mike Moustakas Aiming For Return From IL Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas was last in the lineup last Tuesday when he sustained a left quad strain and severe bruising to the leg. He has since been placed on the IL, although Moustakas doesn’t sound concerned about the issue being a long-term ailment, already professing that he expects to be back in […]

Nick Pivetta Demoted To Alternate Training Site

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta has been optioned off of the club’s 28-man roster, paving the way for righty relievers Connor Brogdon and Blake Parker to join the bullpen. Pivetta, who made 71 starts for Philadelphia over the past three seasons, has scuffled during his time in the bullpen. In 21 career relief appearances, […]

Russell Westbrook Returns With 20 Points

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (quad) returned to the lineup on Tuesday and scored 20 points with six assists, five rebounds, two triples and a steal in a losing effort. Westbrook shot well, but he was a little off at times, turning the ball over a game-high seven times. Westbrook's do-it-all ability makes him a […]