Daily NBA Injury Roundup for August 31st, 2020

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily NBA injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy basketball (DFS) lineups, every day of the NBA season. Below is our updated list of injured NBA players for August 31st, 2020. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Taylor Trammell, Ty France Highlight Haul For Mariners In Seven-Player Deal

The Seattle Mariners acquired prospect outfielder Taylor Trammell, infielder Ty France, catcher Luis Torrens and reliever Andres Munoz (elbow) ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. In exchange, the Friars receive catcher Austin Nola and relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla. Trammell, MLB’s No. 61 overall prospect, was the key piece and appears ready for a major […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/31/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Baseball starts another week of games with 11 of them on Monday. Unfortunately, only seven of those 11 make the main slate on FanDuel. That has us missing out the Toronto Blue Jays feasting on the Baltimore Orioles and Jesse Winker continuing to tear the cover off the ball against the St. Louis Cardinals. This […]

Austin Nola, Austin Adams Dealt To Padres In Seven-Player Trade

The San Diego Padres acquired catcher Austin Nola and relievers Austin Adams (knee) and Dan Altavilla from the Seattle Mariners. In exchange, the Friars are sending No. 5 prospect outfielder Taylor Trammell, infielder Ty France, reliever Andres Munoz (elbow) and catcher Luis Torrens to the Pacific Northwest. Nola has broken out as a 30-year-old backstop, […]

Justin Dunn Has Second Straight One Hit Performance

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn allowed one hit and four walks through six shutout innings against the Angels on Sunday. Dunn now has back-to-back starts going six innings and only allowing one hit. Dunn has suffered the same problem that most Mariners pitchers have this season in that he has been inconsistent. Three of […]

Luis Castillo Drops To 0-5

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed four runs over five innings of work in a 10-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Castillo struck out seven and walked one while serving up three homers in the loss. The veteran hurler's record drops to 0-5 with a 4.10 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 52 strikeouts in […]

Joey Votto Hits Fifth Homer Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in a 10-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. The homer was Votto's second in his last seven games and fifth overall on the season. The veteran infielder has really been struggling at the plate through his team's first […]

A.J. Brown Misses Practice On Sunday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown missed practice on Sunday after leaving halfway through it on Friday, per ESPN's Turron Davenport. The reason why the WR missed practice remains unspecified at this time. Firmly entrenched as the WR1 on this team, Brown is expected to take on a huge role after amassing 52 receptions, 1,051 […]

D.K. Metcalf Praised For Strong Work Ethic

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf was praised by offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer earlier this week for his determination and desire to become one of the best receivers in the game, according to a report from SeattlePI. The now second-year player has continued to stay motivated during training camp and has been shining on a […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Improving In Pass Protection Skills

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has developed a strong understanding of how to protect the quarterback as well as the importance of it, according to Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in a report from Chiefs Wire. The 21-year-old is expected to take on a workhorse role as just a rookie because the other […]

Neil Magny Dominates In Co-Main Event Slot

Neil Magny looked impressive in his co-main event bout with legendary welterweight Robbie Lawler. Magny used his reach beautifully, keeping the dangerous striker out of his own range and keeping Lawler at the end of his strikes. Magny utilized the ground game beautifully, controlling Lawler for 8:14 out of the bout's 15 minutes. He also […]

Cooper Kupp Suffers Minor Ankle Sprain In Scrimmage

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp endured a low-ankle sprain in Saturday's practice though it is said to be a minor injury, per NFL Network's Ian Rapaport. The WR is expected to take it easy this week and maybe even skip practice altogether. The 27-year-old proved just how valuable he was to the Rams […]

Derrick Henry Working On Pass-Catching Abilities

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry focused very heavily on improving his pass-catching skills during Sunday's practice, according to a report from NFL.com. The large back has rushed for over 1,000 yards the past two seasons, including notching 1,540 rush yards last season. Nevertheless, he doesn't have any more than 206 receiving yards in any […]

Greg Zuerlein Hammering Home Field Goals During Camp

When the Dallas Cowboys inked kicker Greg Zuerlein to a three-year deal during the off-season, they expected an elite kicker -- thus far during training camp, Zuerlein has been just that. While the total is unofficial, Zuerlein has opened the warm-up session by going 30-for-31, missing his first kick Sunday -- which came from 60 […]

Zach Cunningham Receives Four-Year, $58 Million Extension

The Houston Texans and linebacker Zach Cunningham agreed on a four-year, $58 million deal to keep the 25-year-old with the organization for the foreseeable future. Cunningham started all 16 games last year and made a career-high 142 combined tackles, seven of which were for a loss. In addition to defending two passes, Cunningham also added […]

Robbie Lawler Unable To Get The Better Of His Opponent

The UFC's No. 13-ranked welterweight, Robbie Lawler, was unable to overcome the younger and quicker Neil Magny in Saturday's co-main event. Lawler was unable to find his range, either on the end of Magny's reach advantage or on the ground in the grasp of the better grappler. Lawler was only able to reel off 26 […]

Stephen Hauschka, Stephen Gostkowski Work Out For Titans

The Tennessee Titans have brought in two former elite kickers for a workout as of Sunday in Stephen Hauschka and Stephen Gostkowski. Hauschka has spent the past three seasons as a member of the Bills, having missed just one field goal inside of 40 yards, while Gostkowski is looking for a new home beyond New […]

Baker Mayfield Scuffles During Sunday’s Scrimmage

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was held firmly in check by the team’s second-tier defensive unit Sunday. Mayfield and his first-tier teammates lost a scrimmage to the Case Keenum-led second unit, with the Browns’ Week 1 starter tossing an interception in the end zone at one point. The Cleveland offense enters 2020 with a large […]

Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis Not Practicing Sunday

The Dallas Cowboys are without two of their top cornerbacks for practice Sunday as Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis are sidelined due to injury. Awuzie, a projected starter, has been battling a knee ailment while Lewis is wearing a walking boot on his left foot. Trevon Diggs appears to be a safe bet to start […]

Kalen Ballage Fails Physical, Trade To Jets Voided

Running back Kalen Ballage will not be joining the New York Jets after all, at least not right away. After having been dealt by Miami, Ballage failed his physical due to a hamstring injury, which allows him to return to the Dolphins, who are not likely to hold onto him. Ultimately, Ballage could wind up […]

Jorge Polanco Hits Solo Homer

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 loss to the Tigers on Sunday. Polanco had been 1-for-8 in his previous three contests after enjoying a five-game hitting streak, so this was a nice performance to get him back on track. For the season, the 27-year-old is slashing […]

Ji Yeon Kim Unable To Win Second Bout In A Row

The women's flyweight No. 14-ranked fighter, Ji Yeon Kim, will probably fall from the rankings Monday after suffering a decision loss to Alexa Grasso on Saturday night. The South Korean landed 68 significant strikes and a total of 85 strikes through 15 minutes of action. Grasso was just faster in the striking game and was […]

Yannick Ngakoue Joins Vikings, Signs New Deal

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired defensive end Yannick Ngakoue from the Jaguars, ending a months-long saga that involved the former Pro Bowler wanting to depart from the organization at any cost. Ngakoue additionally signed a new one-year deal, albeit a discount of what he would have received had he accepted a franchise tender from the […]

Alexa Grasso Earns The Win In Flyweight Debut

After a move down from the strawweight division, Alexa Grasso looked solid in her flyweight debut against ranked South Korean Ji Yeon Kim. Grasso outstruck her opponent, landing a total of 123 strikes (88 significant strikes.) She only collected one takedown, but it came at a crucial time near the end of the bout. After […]

Kenta Maeda Records Quality Start In Losing Effort

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda delivered a quality start in Sunday's loss to the Tigers. Maeda went six innings, striking out eight batters while allowing three runs. That's three straight starts for the 31-year-old with at least seven strikeouts and three or fewer runs allowed, though he's only recorded one win in that span. Maeda […]

Le'Veon Bell Ramps Up Workload Sunday

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell may be battling stout competition inside of his locker room, but he received the vast majority of reps during Sunday’s practice. Bell will have to jockey for carries alongside a stacked backfield, but he got six touches Sunday, including pulling down a receiving touchdown when lined up at […]

Bill Algeo Impresses In Losing Effort

Though he walked out of the Octagon with a loss in his debut, Bill Algeo impressed against a solid veteran in Ricardo Lamas on Saturday night. After winning a bout by unanimous decision just a couple weeks prior to the bout, Algeo went to the limit again, this time against UFC-caliber competition. Algeo landed 89 […]

Ricardo Lamas Shines In Fight Of The Night

Ricardo Lamas earned his 20th professional win by defeating newcomer Bill Algeo by unanimous decision. Lamas landed 127 total strikes, with 104 of those being labeled significant strikes. His takedown game was also working well, landing five of his 11 attempts. Lamas' control on the mat is really what helped him pull off the very […]

Myles Garrett Misses Practice Sunday With Wrist Ailment

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was held out of Sunday’s practice due to a wrist injury, albeit one that head coach Kevin Stefanski seemed not overly concerned about. Garrett has been reinstated and cleared to play as soon as Week 1, with no residual suspension carry over from the 2019 incident that ended his […]