Erik Jones Looking For Second Southern 500 Win

Joe Gibbs Racing's Erik Jones will start from the 30th position in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. In his final year at JGR, Jones failed to make the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs and will now audition for the final two months of the season. Darlington is Jones' best track statistically. In five […]

Raisel Iglesias Picks Up Fifth Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias threw a scoreless inning to save a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 1 of a Friday doubleheader. Iglesias struck out one in the frame. The veteran closer tried to make things interesting by allowing the first batter to reach base but he was able to get the […]

Luis Castillo Picks Up First Win Of Season

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo pitched well in a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 1 of a Friday doubleheader. Castillo allowed two runs over six innings while striking out eight and walking two to pick up his first win of the 2020 season. Castillo now has a 1-5 record, 3.95 ERA, 1.48 […]

Alex Smith Will Be On 53-Man Roster

The Washington Football Team plans to keep quarterback Alex Smith (leg) on their 53-man roster for the start of the regular season, according to sources. Smith has been battling to return to football for almost two full years after breaking his leg and dealing with multiple complications that almost cost him his leg. There remains […]

Shed Long Jr. Heads Toward Decreased Playing Time

Seattle Mariners second baseman Shed Long Jr. is being fazed out of the club’s everyday lineup moving forward, per manager Scott Servais. With Dylan Moore returning off of the injured list Friday, Long is running out of spots to see at-bats at. Slashing .170/.238/.295 through his first 32 games this year, Long is more of […]

Randy Gregory Conditionally Reinstated

The NFL has conditionally reinstated Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory on Friday, according to sources. However, Gregory cannot practice with the team until Oct. 5 and will also serve a six-game suspension before he can make his 2020 debut. The former second-round pick in 2015 didn't play at all last year and hasn't played […]

Ty Buttrey, Felix Pena Will Share Angels Closer Duties

The Los Angeles Angels will utilize the duo of Ty Buttrey and Felix Pena to close out games moving forward, with neither arm officially being tabbed as the full-time closer. Pena picked up the save Thursday against San Diego, while Buttrey has recorded four of the six saves that the club has compiled this season. […]

Jets Release James Burgess Friday

The New York Jets released former starting linebacker James Burgess on Friday, according to a source. Burgess started 10 games at middle linebacker for Gang Green in 2019 and had an impressive 80 total tackles. He also had an interception, half a sack, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The 26-year-old […]

Cardinals Release Hakeem Butler

The Arizona Cardinals released 2019 fourth-round wide receiver Hakeem Butler on Friday. The Cardinals also waived offensive lineman Sam Jones, punter Ryan Winslow and offensive lineman Brett Toth. Butler lost out in the roster crunch among Andy Isabella, KeeSean Johnson, Trent Sherfield and JoJo Ward behind starters DeAndre Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk. The […]

Broncos Release Todd Davis

The Denver Broncos released inside linebacker Todd Davis on Friday, according to a source. This comes as a surprise, as Davis spent the last six seasons (four as a starter) in Denver, but he dealt with injuries in training camp each of the last two years. But when healthy, the 28-year-old from Sacramento State can […]

Alex Bowman Starts Fourth At Darlington

Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will start from the fourth position in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. After starting the season strong, Bowman and the No. 88 team have limped into the post-season. Bowman won at California, in March, but only finished with three top-fives and eight top-10s in the regular season. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Reclaims Leadoff Spot Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is back batting leadoff Friday against Oakland and left-hander Jesus Luzardo, the first time that he has held down the spot since Aug. 14. The move comes largely amid the slump of Trent Grisham, but it acts to further enhance the value of Tatis, who has proven to […]

Clarke Schmidt Makes MLB Debut Friday During Doubleheader

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt has been summoned from the club’s alternate training site to start the second game of Friday’s doubleheader against the Orioles. Schmidt, the Yankees’ No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has made only three starts at Double-A before getting the call, but with the team pressed for starting help, […]

Houston Activates Chris Devenski From Injured List

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Chris Devenski was activated from the injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Angels, although manager Dusty Baker indicated that Devenski won’t be used until Saturday. The righty hasn’t appeared since July 26 due to a sore right elbow, with Joe Biagini being optioned to the club’s alternate site to […]

Kyle Busch Starts 15th At Darlington

Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch will take the green flag from the 15th position in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Busch, the defending Cup Series champion, is still winless in 2020 and will need to make up some serious ground, only starting the playoffs with three playoff points. In the May doubleheader, […]

Shohei Ohtani Eyes Return To Mound In 2021

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has recently been working in the field, potentially eyeing a shift to first base or the outfield. While pitching, the organization has maintained its desire to have Ohtani serve as the DH, but with the two-way phenom shut down from the mound due to a forearm strain, there […]

St. Louis Activates Matt Wieters From IL, Option Andrew Knizner

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Matt Wieters has been activated from the injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Cubs, with Andrew Knizner being optioned to the club’s alternate site to make room on the active roster. Wieters last appeared Aug. 19, having been sidelined due to a toe contusion. With Yadier Molina firmly entrenched […]

Josh Rosen Released By Miami

The Miami Dolphins have released quarterback Josh Rosen, which means that if Rosen is on an NFL roster this year, it'll be the third team in three years for the 2018 first-round pick. It's been a sharp fall for Rosen, who has completed just 54.8 percent of his passes in his two seasons, with 12 […]

William Byron Rolling Into Darlington Raceway

Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron will start from the third position in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Fighting for his playoff life, Byron punched his ticket by winning last Saturday night's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona, his first career Cup Series victory. Byron will look to carry that momentum into Darlington, where […]

Clayton Kershaw Returns To Cy Young Form In 2020

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw is firmly back in the National League Cy Young hunt following another scoreless outing Thursday. Through his first six starts, Kershaw has amassed a 1.50 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 36 innings, having allowed a combined 10 hits in his last four appearances. The southpaw owns a 0.72 […]

Joe Mixon May Have A More Significant Role In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (head) is trending toward playing after dealing with migraines over the previous few weeks. His presence in the season opener will be vital as Cincy will take on the Chargers at home under the guidance of a rookie signal-caller. With quarterback Joe Burrow having not played a professional snap, […]

Eagles Defense Looking OK For Week 1 Lineups

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense looks like a decent option in Week 1 fantasy lineups. They'll be taking on the Washington Football Team, whose offense isn't expected to be a powerhouse of any kind. The Eagles made some solid free agency additions on defense this offseason, but also lost a few pieces to free agency, more […]

Mitchell Trubisky Wins Starting Job

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is expected to be named the starter for Week 1, per ESPN's Adam Shefter. The veil of mystery has been lifted as the fourth-year passer holds onto the starting role, at least for now. The Bears acquired Nick Foles via trade in the offseason and the competition throughout camp was […]

Jake Elliott Coming Off The Most Accurate Season Of His Career

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott had the most accurate season of his career in 2019, converting 35 of his 37 extra-point attempts and 84.6% of his field-goal kicks. The issue was that he saw the fewest attempts of his career, limiting his overall numbers. Still, his accuracy was an impressive trait, and in a season […]

Dallas Goedert On Track For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is expected to be fully ready to go for Week 1 against the Washington Football Team despite suffering a hairline fracture in one of his thumbs earlier in practice. With the Eagles again dealing with a paper-thin wide receiver group, Goedert and fellow tight end Zach Ertz should be […]

Zach Ertz A Top Tight End Option Like Always

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz should be a high-upside, high-floor tight end option in all formats again this year, starting in Week 1. Ertz benefited from a decimated wide receiver group last season, but it looks like he might do the same this season already. With Dallas Goedert emerging as a legitimate tight end […]

Ramon Laureano Shifts To Leadoff Spot Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano will bat leadoff for the second time this season Friday with Marcus Semien (side) unavailable. Laureano will square off with San Diego right-hander Zach Davies, and despite his August malaise, will have considerable DFS appeal hitting atop the order. Many of Laureano’s Statcast metrics are right in line with his […]

Tyler Reddick A Cheap Option In DFS At Darlington

Richard Childress Racing's Tyler Reddick will begin from the 24th position in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Reddick and the No. 8 team have enjoyed a very impressive rookie season, but Reddick was not able to make the Cup Series playoffs. Last week, at Daytona, Reddick was in contention to pull off […]

John Hightower Could Move Up The Depth Chart By Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver John Hightower could move up the depth chart into a significant role thanks to injuries ahead of him. With rookie Jalen Reagor (shoulder) and veteran Alshon Jeffery (foot) expected to miss at least Week 1, there's a wide open space on the wide receiver depth chart in Philly behind DeSean […]

Joe Burrow Will Be Tested In Professional Debut

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will have his hands full when he makes his professional debut against the Chargers. Burrow, who was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, had a productive career while serving as the signal-caller at LSU. However, with the league opting to forego preseason play due to the COVID-19 […]