James Paxton Struggles With Mechanics And Velocity In First Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton struggled in his first start of the season, lasting only one inning and allowing three runs. Concerningly, Paxton’s fastball velocity topped out at 93.8 mph and averaged less than 92 mph for the night. Paxton mentioned that he was struggling to find his velocity during simulated games, and […]

J.P. Crawford Triples Twice Saturday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 3-for-4 with two triples in Saturday's loss to the Astros. Crawford was once thought to be a up-and-coming steals source based on his early minor league career where he stole at least 12 bases in four consecutive seasons, but in 2017, Crawford stopped stealing bases and has only 17 […]

Taijuan Walker Shaky In Season Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker gave up five runs on seven hits and a walk through 3 1/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Astros. Walker had only pitched 14 innings in the last two seasons due to injuries and is finally back and healthy for the Mariners. Unfortunately, his first start back was […]

Kyle Lewis Homers Again Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis went 1-for-3 and homered for the second game in a row to start the 2020 season. Though Lewis never hit for much power in the minors, he has flashed a lot of power so far between his time in the majors and summer camp. If Lewis continues to play at […]

Justin Smoak Goes Deep Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Justin Smoak went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Saturday's 8-3 victory over the Cubs. The 33-year-old hit a towering home run to right field during the fifth inning. Smoak is poised to see significant time at first base for the Brewers this season, and he's hit out of the […]

Niklas Stolze Drops UFC Debut

Niklas Stolze was unsuccessful in his bid to win his first UFC bout. The demise of Stolze was the four takedowns landed by his opponent, Ramazan Emeev. Stolze only landed 41 strikes through the 15 minutes of action, with 30 of those being significant strikes. Stolze had a highlight knee strike which really inflicted some […]

MLB DFS Top Tournament Stacks and Avoids for July 26th, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We will be releasing our Premium MLB DFS picks every single day of the week for the entire MLB and fantasy baseball season and postseason.   Top Avoids of the Day for 7/26/20  Patrick Corbin vs. New York Yankees Corbin had a great 2019 season […]

Takedowns Drive Ramazan Emeev To Victory

Ramazan Emeev improved to 4-1 in the UFC with his victory over Niklas Stolze by unanimous decision. As expected, the ground game is where Emeev made his mark. The Russian scored four takedowns and had a total of 6:50 of grapple control time. He also landed 67 total strikes, with 29 being significant strikes. It […]

Freddy Galvis Hits Two-Run Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Freddy Galvis went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run homer in a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Galvis ripped a second-inning homer off of Detroit starter Ivan Nova, giving him his first bomb of the young season. The infielder smacked a career-high 23 homers between two teams in […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out 11

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo got off to an excellent start to the 2020 season in a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Castillo pitched six innings of one-run ball while striking out 11 but he had to settle for a no-decision after the bullpen coughed up five runs over the final three innings of […]

John Castaneda Unable To Get The Decision Nod Saturday Night

John Castaneda went the distance with young star Nathaniel Wood, but was unable to get the victory. Castaneda only landed 55 significant strikes compared to Wood, who landed 131 significant strikes. Castaneda did attempt one takedown, but his attempt was unsuccessful. The bout was fought at a fast pace, probably too fast for the debuting […]

Nathaniel Wood With Solid Opening Performance

Nathaniel Wood entered the Octagon and performed as expected. He landed a very solid 131 significant strikes. The pace was upbeat, as expected between these two. As the fight went deeper, Wood started to pull away, taking all three rounds on every judges' scorecard. Wood was only hit with 55 significant strikes during the 15-minute […]

Nelson Cruz Belts First Home Run Of Season

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with three RBI in a losing effort against the Chicago White Sox. Cruz blasted a two-out, three-run home run in the sixth inning for his first home run of the season. The 40-year-old is off to a nice start to 2020 after lacing a pair of singles […]

Randy Dobnak Solid Against White Sox Despite Loss

Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak threw four innings of one-run ball against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, giving up one run and striking out three batters. Despite his efforts, Dobnak was saddled with the loss- in large part because of the Twins' bullpen implosion. The 25-year-old said he was conditioned for around 70 pitches […]

JaCoby Jones Hits Game-Winning Home Run

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones helped lead the team to their first victory of the year on Saturday, hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning en route to a 6-4 Tigers victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Jones went 2-for-4 in the game and scored two runs. He's hit ninth in the order in […]

Elvis Andrus Walks Three Times On Saturday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus still doesn't have a hit in 2020, but he reached base three times via the walk on Saturday. In a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies, Andrus went 0-for-2 with three walks and one run. Fantasy managers will have to wait and see whether this is a new approach for […]

Zack Greinke To Start Sunday

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke will take the ball Sunday for the first time in 2020 against the Mariners. Greinke was fantastic for the Astros last season after being acquired midseason by the Diamondbacks. In 10 regular season starts, the veteran went 8-1 with a 3.02 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. Greinke has never truly […]

Yuli Gurriel Goes Yard On Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel hit his first home run of the season as the Astros took care of the Mariners 7-2 on Saturday. It was the first hit of the season for the 36-year-old, who is coming off a monster 2019 season. Gurriel was unstoppable the final of half of last season, slashing […]

Aledmys Diaz Placed On Injured List

Houston Astros second baseman Aledmys Diaz (groin) was placed on the Injured List on Saturday. He is dealing with a groin strain that could keep him out for a few weeks. The strain is reportedly between a grade 1 and a grade 2. Diaz started as a designated hitter in the Astros' first game of […]

Roberto Osuna Pitches Scoreless Inning

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna allowed one hit but pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday against the Mariners. It was the debut for the Astros closer in 2020 after reports indicated that Osuna was behind the other pitchers, in terms of readiness, for the 60-game season. Fantasy owners can now rest easy with Osuna […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Picks Up Win In Return

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. returned to the mound in a regular season game for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, picking up a win against the Mariners. McCullers Jr. was sharp early and often, allowing only two runs on five hits through six innings. The 26-year-old threw 92 pitches and racked up […]

Edwin Diaz Blows Save Opportunity Saturday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz came on in the ninth inning of Saturday's game, looking to preserve a one-run lead and convert his second save in as many days. Unfortunately, he gave up a Marcell Ozuna home run that tied the game. Diaz was tagged with his first blown save of the year […]

Carlos Correa Picks Up Another RBI In Win

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 1-for-3 with an RBI and one run scored in the Astros 7-2 win over the Mariners on Saturday. Correa has now driven in runs in each of his first two games and is off to a promising start. The talented shortstop can be polarizing in the fantasy community. His […]

Mike Minor Strikes Out Six In Five Innings

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor made his 2020 debut on Saturday night in a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Over five innings, Minor gave up three hits, two runs, one earned run, and a walk, while striking out six batters. The line was useful for his fantasy managers, but it took Minor 98 […]

Trevor Gott Earns Save Saturday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Trevor Gott earned his first save and the Giants' first save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. Gott started the ninth inning up 5-3 and allowed a leadoff home run to Will Smith before retiring the heart of the order in order. The Giants had mentioned Tyler Rogers and […]

George Springer Goes Deep Against Mariners

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer went 1-for-4 on Saturday in the Astros 7-2 win over the Mariners. Springer hit a 402-foot bomb to left field for his first home run of the season and his first hit of the season. Springer was held back by injuries last season but still slugged a career-high 39 […]

Mark Melancon Held Out With Back Problems

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mark Melancon (back) was held out of Saturday's game after his back tightened up prior to warm-ups. Braves manager Brian Snitker appears optimistic that the injury isn't anything severe, even suggesting that Melancon could be available on Sunday. The Braves won Saturday's game over the Mets 5-3, relying on relievers Darren […]

Logan Webb Takes No-Decision Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb turned in a decent first start in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers. Webb threw 70 pitches over four innings, allowing one run on six hits and a walk with two strikeouts. The 23-year-old has some appeal in dynasty leagues but should not be considered in single-season leagues […]

Justin Upton's Homer Charges Angels To Win

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Justin Upton hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot in the fourth inning of the Angels 4-1 win over the A's on Saturday. The veteran is looking to bounce back this season after being relegated to only 63 games last season. Upton is coming into this […]

Cameron Maybin Leaves Game With Lower Body Cramp

Detroit Tigers outfielder Cameron Maybin (lower body camp) was lifted in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the game before he was replaced by Victor Reyes. Maybin has hit 7th in the lineup in both of the Tigers' first two games of the season. […]