Fabricio Werdum Spoils Alexander Gustafsson's Division Debut

After a tough split-decision loss earlier this year in May, Fabricio Werdum came back with style, earning a first-round submission over former light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson. Only needing 2:30 to dismantle Gustafsson, Werdum earned a hard-fought takedown about two minutes into the bout. The submission specialist locked in the armbar, forcing Gustafsson to […]

Goga Bitadze Likely Out A Few Weeks

Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (knee) is reportedly still a couple of weeks away from taking the floor, according to head coach Nate McMillan. The Pacers are already without Domantas Sabonis (foot) for the foreseeable future. The organization is going to be forced to lean heavily on Myles Turner during the restart. TJ Leaf and […]

Marina Rodriguez Loses First Career Bout Saturday Night

After starting out 2-0-2 in the UFC, Marina Rodriguez dropped her first career bout against the former strawweight champion, Carla Esparza. Rodriguez was unable to stop the takedown, being driven to the mat five out of nine times. She did land a solid 91 strikes, including an elbow from the bottom in the first round, […]

Dario Saric Walking Normally Again

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (ankle) underwent treatment and is reportedly walking around normally again. He tweaked his left ankle over the weekend, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue. Saric is currently listed as day-to-day, but should be ready in time for the seeding games. He could see increased playing time, assuming Kelly […]

Carla Esparza Gets it Done In Split-Decision Victory

Carla Esparza did just enough Saturday night to defeat the previously unbeaten Marina Rodriguez. Esparza only landed 33 significant strikes but had a solid 118 total strikes. Her wrestling game was solid as well, landing five of her nine takedown attempts on the night. She totaled 8:54 of ground-control time of the 15-minute bout. The […]

Gadzhimurad Antigulov Drops Third Straight UFC Bout

Gadzhimurad Antigulov accomplished the dreaded third loss in a row Saturday night to Paul Craig. After a solid takedown, Antigulov was trapped by Craig's triangle choke, making him the third victim of Craig by this finishing submission. Antigulov landed 11 significant strikes and caused a cut to Craig, but ultimately he was forced to tap […]

Paul Craig Lands Third UFC Triangle Choke For Victory

Paul Craig landed a third triangle choke in the UFC in his first-round victory over Gadzhimurad Antigulov. Antigulov landed a takedown, which put Craig on his back. Craig is a very talented ground fighter when on his back, however. Craig is one of those fighters that is very hard to figure out in the spectrum […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Omitted From Player's List

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. wasn't included in NFL Network's "Top-100 Players." The list, which was compiled by current players, left off the 23-year-old despite him the 2019 season with eight touchdowns and over 1,000 yards receiving off of 73 catches. While his omission is certainly unwelcome news for fantasy managers, it shouldn't […]

Peter Sobotta Unable To Get The Decision Saturday

Peter Sobotta entered the Octagon with a very similar game as that of his opponent, Alex Oliveira. Sobotta was able to land 29 significant strikes and was 0-for-3 on his takedown attempts. The German fighter has now lost his second bout in a row. 4-3 in the UFC, Sobotta will probably stick around for a […]

Travis Shaw Dealing With Family Matter

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Travis Shaw will be away from the team for a few days to deal with a family matter. Ryan Borucki and Wilmer Font were brought up with the recent placement of Ken Giles to the IL. Shaw is 2-for-6 in his first two starts with the Jays, and is looking […]

Reynaldo Lopez Hits IL With Sore Shoulder

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with soreness in his right throwing shoulder. Lopez could only get two outs in Sunday's outing versus the Twins after allowing four earned runs on three hits and two walks. Gio Gonzalez took over on Sunday and will likely […]

Ken Giles Placed On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles will be placed on the 10-day injured list pending the results of MRI done on Monday. Giles left Sunday's save situation after showing decreased velocity and wild command and may have done further damage to himself by trying to pitch through his ailment. The team should update his status […]

Alex Oliveira Rides High Into Second Victory In A Row

Alex Oliveira put on a solid performance, earning his second victory in a row after dropping three in a row. Cowboy landed 45 significant strikes but did an amazing drop distributing his 48 total strikes throughout the body. The significant strikes broke down to 19 to the head, 16 to the body and 10 to […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Batting Cleanup Against Braves

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo is in left field and batting cleanup versus Mike Foltynewicz and the Braves on Monday. He's 1-for-9 with a home run in the early going this season, and if he continues to receive at-bats in the cleanup spot, he should produce excellent fantasy results in 2020. The Rays do […]

Rhys McKee Dominated In UFC Debut

Rhys McKee's UFC debut did not go as planned. He was the second victim of the UFC phenom known as Khamzat Chimaev. McKee landed zero strikes. He was unable to make any contact with Chimaev during the three minutes that the bout lasted. McKee could be a potential lineup starter in the future, but we […]

Andrew Benintendi Back In Leadoff Spot Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is playing left field and batting leadoff in Monday's series opener versus Michael Wacha and the Mets. After going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts in the team's first two games of the year, the 26-year-old sat versus a lefty on Sunday. Once Benintendi's bat gets going, he should provide tantalizing […]

Khamzat Chimaev Wins Second Bout In 11 Days

Khamzat Chimaev displayed another dominating performance in his second UFC appearance. Both appearances took place within 11 days of each other. Just over three minutes into the first round, Chimaev dominated Rhys McKee, winning by TKO. Chimaev landed 40 significant strikes in the three minutes of action. He was also 1-for-2 on his takedowns, controlling […]

Corey Kluber Out For Four Weeks

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Corey Kluber has a Grade 2 strain of the teres major muscle in the back of his shoulder and will be sidelined four weeks before getting re-evaluated. The right-hander left his start on Sunday in the first inning, and won't be able to return to a starting role once he's recovered. […]

Kyle Tucker Batting Eighth Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is in the team's lineup versus Kendall Graveman and the Mariners on Monday. He'll bat eighth and play left field after sitting out in two of the team's first three games this season. Tucker has sat both of his games when a lefty has taken the mound, which is a […]

William Contreras Starting On Monday

Atlanta Braves catcher William Contreras will start behind the plate and bat ninth during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. With Travis D'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers currently sidelined with COVID-19, Contreras has run with the opportunity afforded to him. He has gone 4-for-6 with an RBI through three appearances this season. The 22-year-old has […]

Steven Souza Jr. Getting First Start Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. is getting his first start of the season on Monday versus Wade Miley and the Reds. He'll bat sixth and play right field while Jason Heyward receives the day off versus the southpaw. Souza hasn't played a game since 2018, but he could make a cheap DFS play since […]

Randal Grichuk Out Of Monday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (back) is out of Monday's lineup versus the Nationals. Teoscar Hernandez will slide over to center field while Derek Fisher gets the start in right batting ninth. Grichuk left Sunday's game early due to some lower back discomfort, but the team doesn't expect him to be sidelined long. The […]

Chris Carson Makes Top-100 List

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson recently made NFL Network's "Top-100 Players Of 2020." Coming in at No. 96, the 25-year-old has plenty of hype entering the season after finishing 2019 with 1,230 yards and seven touchdowns off 278 attempts. He also caught 37 of his 47 targets for 266 yards through the air and […]

Eric Hosmer A Late Scratch Monday

The San Diego Padres have scratched first baseman Eric Hosmer from the lineup ahead of Monday's matchup versus Luke Weaver and the Diamondbacks. Hosmer was also removed from the lineup on Sunday, but the team has stated it's not COVID related. Wil Myers will take his place at first base and bat sixth. Hosmer should […]

Rays Activate Diego Castillo From Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays have activated reliever Diego Castillo from the paternity list ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Braves. Infielder Daniel Robertson was sent to the team's alternate site in a corresponding move. Castillo missed the first three games of the season due to the birth of his child, and should immediately step […]

Anthony Rendon Remains Sidelined

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (oblique) is not in the lineup Monday against the A's. Rendon has been taking ground balls over the weekend and many within in the organization believe he will make his season debut by no later than Wednesday. The injury does not appear to be serious as Rendon has […]

Ronald Bolanos Could Stick In Royals Rotation

Kansas City Royals pitcher Ronald Bolanos received praise from manager Mike Matheny following his start on Sunday. Matheny said that Bolanos "was throwing with confidence" and that he had "Major League weapons." Bolanos only pitched two innings in the game against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, allowing three hits, one walk and two unearned runs […]

Ryan O'Hearn Activated From Injured List

Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (COVID-19 recovery) has been reinstated from the Injured List after progressing in his recovery from COVID-19. Pitcher Richard Lovelady was optioned in a corresponding move. O'Hearn should be taking back the primary first base duties from Ryan McBroom, who went 1-for-9 in O'Hearn's absence over the weekend. O'Hearn […]

Wil Myers Out Of Monday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is out of Monday’s lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Myers had a rough day at the dish Sunday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts while stranding four baserunners. Rookie Edward Olivares is starting in right field. The 29-year-old Myers has kicked off 2020 1-for-9 with a three-run homer and four […]

Vince Velasquez To Start Friday, Spencer Howard Close To Majors

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez will make his next scheduled start Friday, according to manager Joe Girardi. That being said, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported top-prospect Spencer Howard is close to joining the Big League club after throwing four innings at the team's alternate training site Sunday. Velazquez struggled with the Marlins so he could […]