DeSean Jackson Ready For Deep Passes In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is "as fast as ever," according to team beat writers, and will be ready for go for Week 1 against the Washington Football Team's mediocre secondary. Jackson will bring a deep threat to an Eagles team that desperately needed one last season. As he's been for most of his […]

Billy Hamilton Sees Mets Tenure End Friday

Outfielder Billy Hamilton was designated for assignment Friday, just hours after he made a crucial baserunning error during Thursday’s contest against the Yankees in which he was thrown out trying to steal third base. Hamilton appeared in 17 games with the Mets primarily as a defensive replacement and pinch-runner, but slashed just .045/.083/.045 in 25 […]

Boston Scott Looking At Backup Duties For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott looks set to enter Week 1 as the backup for starter Miles Sanders. Sanders has been dealing with a hamstring injury though, so if he were to suffer any setbacks, Scott's Week 1 role would grow significantly. As it stands though, Sanders is fully expected to play, and Scott […]

Miles Sanders A Solid RB1 Choice For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders was dealing with a slight hamstring strain, but it does not seem to be putting his availability for Week 1 at any kind of risk. Sanders should easily lead the backfield in Philadelphia this year after Jordan Howard departed. Coach Doug Pederson always uses some kind of timeshare approach […]

Luis Campusano Makes MLB Debut Friday, Serves As DH

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano is among the starting nine for Friday’s contest against Oakland, which will mark his big league debut. Ranked as the Padres’ No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Campusano had never played a game above Class A Advanced before Friday, but he did slash .325/.396/.509 with 47 extra-base hits as […]

Carson Wentz Should Be Good To Go For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has been off to the side in practice this week because of a soft-tissue injury. It doesn't seem to be causing any concern about his availability for Week 1, however. The Eagles will take on the Washington Football Team in Week 1, and that makes for a good matchup for […]

Denny Hamlin Going For His Fourth Darlington Win

Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin will start from the second position in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Hamlin is on pace to have his best career year in 2020, coming into the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with six wins, second behind Kevin Harvick. Hamlin is still looking for his first championship, and […]

Carlos Martinez Likely To Return To Rotation Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez is in the plans to start one of the games during Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Twins. Martinez made just one start this season prior to being shut down following a positive COVID-19 test. After having spent 2019 as a reliever, there was some question as to what role […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Darlington Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200 (9/5/20)

Ahh, Darington. The Lady in Black. The Track Too Tough to Tame. The...idk, there's probably a third nickname that I just don't know. Anyway, the Xfinity Series is at Darlington on Saturday and this is either going to be a chalky race that everyone hates or the opposite, with it all hinging on Denny Hamlin. […]

Ryquell Armstead Placed On COVID-19 List

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed running back Ryquell Armstead on the COVID-19 list. He won't be allowed to practice or play until he's cleared to return from the list, throwing a big wrench into the "Armstead will be the lead back in Jacksonville" discussion. With Leonard Fournette now in Tampa, an extended absence for Armstead […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sits For Game 2 Of DH Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not among the starting nine for Game 2 of the club’s doubleheader against the Red Sox. Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts during the afternoon affair, dropping his OPS on the season to .770 through his first 37 contests. Should Guerrero not appear […]

Cowboys Defense Not The Best Option In Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys Defense is not a strong Week 1 option. Facing off against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys defense is currently ranked somewhere around the 18-20 range for DSTs. The Cowboys are fairly solid up front, but they could have some real struggles in the secondary this season. Combined […]

Greg Zuerlein A Solid Kicker In A Solid Offense

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein should be a solid kicking option all season and is ranked as a top-five kicker for Week 1 against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams. Zuerlein has had some accuracy issues popping up lately like they did earlier in his career, but the Cowboys offense provides tons of kicking […]

Chase Elliott Has Unfinished Business At Darlington

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott will start from the pole in Sunday's Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Elliott and the No. 9 team enter the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs fifth in standings after Elliott won two races in the 2020 regular season. After a mid-season slump, Elliott has kicked it into gear, scoring […]

Andrew Miller Faces Activation As Soon As Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Andrew Miller could rejoin the club’s relief corps as soon as Saturday, per manager Mike Shildt. Miller last appeared Aug. 23 and has since been sidelined due to fatigue in his pitching shoulder. The club has utilized Giovanny Gallegos as its closer without Miller in the mix, although it’s unclear […]

Blake Jarwin Should Be Effective As Long As He's On The Field

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin should make for a solid fantasy tight end given the Cowboys fast-paced, powerful offense. But, he'll need to be on the field to make an impact. Some Cowboys beat writers have voiced concern about Jarwin's blocking ability, which could keep him off the field somewhat more often than expected. […]

CeeDee Lamb Set Up As A Week 1 Starter

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is set to start in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. Lamb of course got no preseason games and is coming from the Big-12, where defenses essentially don't exist, so he could have a bit of a bigger learning curve than some are expecting. Still, with Mike […]

Jon Gray Hits IL With Shoulder Inflammation

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Jon Gray was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Dodgers due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Gray has struggled mightily in 2020, allowing a Major League-high 29 earned runs through his first eight starts. Coors Field has again been a bugaboo for Gray, having […]

Michael Gallup Checks In As A WR3 For Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup makes for a solid WR3 option in Week 1 fantasy lineups. Like usual, Gallup carries nice upside and a formidable floor in a fast-paced Dallas offense. Coach Mike McCarthy says Gallup is, "a number one wide receiver in [his] view." Incoming rookie CeeDee Lamb could eat into some of […]

Marcus Semien Not In Starting Lineup Friday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien is not among the club’s starting nine for Friday’s contest against San Diego and right-hander Zach Davies. Vimael Machin will hold down the shortstop gig with Semien (side) still unavailable despite taking swings in the cage earlier in the day. He indicated that he was optimistic about returning soon, while […]

Amari Cooper Missing Practice Time Ahead Of Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is missing practices or practicing with a limited designation leading up to Week 1. Cooper's limited practices are for "preventative measures" according to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, but it's of course something to keep an eye on with Week 1 approaching. For now, Cooper is expected to be on […]

Jose Altuve Misses Weekend Series With Knee Sprain

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been diagnosed with a sprained right knee stemming from a slide into third base Thursday. Manager Dusty Baker made it clear that Altuve was out for Saturday and highly unlikely to play Sunday, pushing his absence into next week. The duo of Abraham Toro and Aledmys Diaz figure […]

Ezekiel Elliott A Great Week 1 Option

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is, as usual, a great option for Week 1 fantasy lineups. Elliott dealt with a positive COVID-19 test along with other drama earlier in the offseason, but he is reportedly fine now and ready to go as one of the few running backs left in the league that rarely […]

Dak Prescott Ranked As The Third-Best Week 1 Option

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is being ranked as the third-best quarterback option for Week 1 lineups. He does have one of the widest ranges in predictions, though, as many writers have him at or near No. 3, but some have him ranked as low as 16. With a new weapon in rookie wide receiver […]

Cubs Bring Back Pedro Strop

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms with relief pitcher Pedro Strop. Strop spent the last six and a half years with the Cubs, but signed with the Reds this offseason. Strop has only thrown 2 1/3 innings this season and allowed three runs over that span. The right-hander spent most of his season on […]

LCK, LEC, & LCS DFS Picks for 9/5/20: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends

I may not think much of these all-day slates, but seven days without league makes one weak. So I'll take any rift-related action I can get. We might get a few more of this type of slate with the LCK regional gauntlet starting on the 7th, or we'll just have to wait on the return […]

Alex Avila Exits Friday Due To Back Tightness

Just a day after being scratched from the starting nine due to a back ailment, Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila was removed early from Friday’s contest against Detroit due to tightness in his back. Ryan Jeffers took over behind the dish in both instances, as the club remains without primary backstop Mitch Garver (oblique). Through […]

Jeff Samardzija, Drew Smyly Set For Sim Games Saturday

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija and left-hander Drew Smyly are both in line to work three innings during a simulated game Saturday. Samardzija landed on the IL on Aug. 8 due to an impingement in his right shoulder, while Smyly has been out since Aug. 2 with a strained finger on his left […]

Alex Cobb Lands On IL After Being Scratched Friday

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Alex Cobb was scratched from his start Friday and ultimately placed on the injured list. Thomas Eshelman was tabbed to take Cobb’s starting spot, although it’s unclear if he’ll join the starting staff on a semi-permanent basis. Cobb has posted a 4.33 ERA through his first seven starts in 2020. Despite […]

Ryne Stanek Gets Activated Friday, Rejoins Bullpen

Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek was activated off of the injured list prior to Friday’s contest against the Rays. Caught up in the COVID-19 outbreak that decimated the early part of 2020 for Miami, Stanek has made just one appearance out of relief this year, yielding three runs in one frame. Acquired from Tampa […]