End Of A Slump? Eloy Jimenez Goes Yard

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run on Tuesday versus the Tigers. Jimenez is one of the most hyped youngsters in the game, but has struggled early on with both his offense and defense. Jimenez is only hitting .233 with four home runs and 12 RBI, but owners should […]

Gio Gonzalez Allows Two Runs

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez went 4 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, two runs and one walk. He also recorded two strikeouts on the evening versus the Detroit Tigers. With Michael Kopech opting out of the season and Carlos Rodon (shoulder) and Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) sidelined, the Sox are counting on Gonzalez […]

Daniel Pineda Returns After Six-Year Absence

Daniel Pineda (26-13) is making his return to the UFC after last appearing in March of 2014. Since leaving the UFC, Pineda has gone 8-2-2 across several promotions. Pineda is a ground specialist, with 18 of his 26 career wins coming by submission. In the past, he's beaten many of the big names on the […]

Chris Paddack Enjoying Strong Start To 2020

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack has avoided the sophomore slump to begin the 2020 campaign. The 24-year-old owns a 2-1 record to go along with a 3.18 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 21/3 K/BB rate through four starts. Paddack is the crown jewel of the Padres' rotation and will seemingly only get better with more […]

Mike Clevinger Placed On Restricted List

Cleveland Indians starter Mike Clevinger was placed on the team's restricted list after he violated health and safety protocols during their trip to Chicago. He now has to self-quarantine for 72 hours and undergo daily COVID-19 testing before he can return to the team. Even once the 29-year-old is eligible to return, he may face […]

NHL DFS Power Play for FanDuel, DraftKings: DFS Value Plays, Goalies Matrix, Stacks (8/12)

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey is one of my favorite sports to watch and play from a DFS perspective and I am thrilled to be covering this sport over at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible for your GPP and […]

Jacob DeGrom Looks To Continue Dominance Of Phillies

New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom is expected to face the Philadelphia Phillies in his next projected start on Friday. The matchup bodes well for the 32-year-old, as he has dominated them throughout his career. In 15 starts against the Phillies, DeGrom owns a 7-1 record to go along with a 2.23 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, […]

Andrew Kittredge Leaves Tuesday With Arm Discomfort

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge left Tuesday's game early due to discomfort in his right arm. John Curtiss came into the game as a replacement. Kittredge was serving as the team's opener for the contest, but he only lasted five pitches before leaving the game. The 30-year-old did pitch on Monday night, so perhaps […]

Cody Bellinger Trying To Snap Out Of Slump On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger remains mired in a dismal slump to begin the 2020 season. The 25-year-old is slashing .176/.233/.279 with two home runs, six RBI, and one stolen base through 68 at-bats. The reigning National League MVP will look to jumpstart his bat against Garrett Richards and the San Diego Padres on […]

Herbert Burns Looking To Stay Hot In The Lightweight Division

Herbert Burns (11-2) has had about as hot a start as one can have entering the UFC. Burns, the brother of top-ranked UFC middleweight Gilbert Burns, has submitted both of his opponents in the first round. As you would expect from someone in the Burns family, eight of his 11 wins have come by submission. […]

Greg Bird Activated, Designated For Assignment On Tuesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Greg Bird was activated from the injured list on Tuesday, and then he was promptly designated for assignment. The 27-year-old has only played in 186 MLB games since making his debut in 2015 due to a litany of injuries. Bird will join the Rangers' alternate training site if no other team […]

Keone Kela Throws Another Bullpen Session Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Keone Kela (COVID-19) tossed another bullpen session on Tuesday as he continues to recover from the virus. Kela is close to activation, as he has already thrown a couple of bullpen sessions this week. The 27-year-old will likely return to his role as the Pirates' closer once he comes off of the […]

Jose Abreu In Tuesday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (hip) is in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Abreu left Monday's game early with hip soreness. Thankfully, it was not a serious ailment for the 33-year-old slugger. Abreu is slashing .250/.280/.417 with three home runs and nine RBI in 72 at-bats in 2020. He […]

Jo Adell Getting Day Off On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Oakland Athletics. It seems to be a routine rest day for the 21-year-old. In Adell's absence, Brian Goodwin will start in right field and bat ninth. Goodwin is slashing .273/.360/.500 with two home runs, nine RBI, and seven runs […]

Corey Seager Remains Absent On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is still out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He has missed the past four games. In his absence, Chris Taylor will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Garrett Richards and the Padres. Taylor is slashing .229/.373/.333 with one home run and […]

Ildemaro Vargas Acquired By Twins, Willians Astudillo Activated

Utility infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been claimed off of waivers by the Minnesota Twins, after having been DFA’d by the D-backs. Vargas played in 92 games all over the diamond last season and put together a .269/.299/.412 slash line in what was primarily a pinch-hitting role. He could factor in in the short-term if Josh […]

Ben McLemore Nails Four Triples In Loss

Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore wasn't particularly efficient on Tuesday but managed to score 16 points with four treys in 27 minutes. McLemore has chucked up an amazing 36 three-point attempts in his last three contests combined and plays in an offense that welcomes shots beyond the arc with open arms. Fortunately, he has also […]

Mike Moustakas Aiming For Return From IL Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas was last in the lineup last Tuesday when he sustained a left quad strain and severe bruising to the leg. He has since been placed on the IL, although Moustakas doesn’t sound concerned about the issue being a long-term ailment, already professing that he expects to be back in […]

Nick Pivetta Demoted To Alternate Training Site

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta has been optioned off of the club’s 28-man roster, paving the way for righty relievers Connor Brogdon and Blake Parker to join the bullpen. Pivetta, who made 71 starts for Philadelphia over the past three seasons, has scuffled during his time in the bullpen. In 21 career relief appearances, […]

Russell Westbrook Returns With 20 Points

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (quad) returned to the lineup on Tuesday and scored 20 points with six assists, five rebounds, two triples and a steal in a losing effort. Westbrook shot well, but he was a little off at times, turning the ball over a game-high seven times. Westbrook's do-it-all ability makes him a […]

Brendan McKay Shut Down Due To Shoulder Injury

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher/first baseman Brandon McKay will be sidelined for the foreseeable future due to an injury to his pitching shoulder. The two-way prospect showed flashes of his potential last season across 13 appearances (11 starts) on the mound, striking out 56 batters in 49 innings. The Rays did not use McKay’s bat […]

Jakob Poeltl Records Second Double-Double In Three Games

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl posted his second double-double in three games in Monday's victory over the Houston Rockets. Poeltl scored 14 points and pulled down 12 rebounds along with one assist, one steal and one block in 28 minutes. The 24-year-old took advantage of Houston's small-ball lineup down low in the post and […]

Jose Altuve Will Be Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup Amid Slump

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve already knows that he’ll have the day off for Wednesday’s series finale against the Giants, as manager Dusty Baker announced so prior to Tuesday's game. Altuve has been ice cold at the dish to open 2020 by his standards, having recently taken over the leadoff spot in the order […]

Donovan Solano, Pablo Sandoval Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup

The San Francisco Giants will be without both second baseman Donovan Solano and first baseman/designated hitter Pablo Sandoval for Tuesday’s contest against Houston. Solano is being held back due to abdominal soreness, while Sandoval is dealing with “family concerns.” It’s been a breakout 2020 campaign for Solano, a 32-year-old journeyman who has quickly barreled his […]

Virna Jandiroba Looking To Continue Momentum Saturday

Virna Jandiroba (15-1) is 1-1 in the UFC. She rebounded well from her debut loss by defeating Mallory Martin in December 2019. Jandiroba is a submission specialist, finishing 12 of her 15 victories by submission. DraftKings has Jandiroba's salary listed at $9,000. She has have averaged 76 points per contest through two UFC bouts. In […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scratched From Lineup Due To Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been removed from Tuesday’s lineup against the Yankees and left-hander Jordan Montgomery due to a sore left wrist. Ender Inciarte has entered the starting nine in Acuna’s place, with Dansby Swanson shifting to the leadoff spot. Acuna’s absence will be his first of the season, having smashed three […]

Felice Herrig Looking For First Win Since 2017

Felice Herrig (14-8) will enter the Octagon on Saturday looking for her first win since 2017. Herrig, who took all of 2019 off, will enter the cage with Virna Jandiroba, who has only lost once in her pro career. The long-time UFC veteran has competed against the world's best strawweights either in the UFC or […]

Danny Chavez Set For UFC Debut

Danny Chavez (10-3) enters the UFC on a three-fight winning streak. The Colombian Warrior is making his UFC debut but trains with UFC talent on a daily basis with such fighters as Ricardo Lamas and Cezar Ferreira. Chavez is a grinding-style fighter, winning seven of his 10 career wins by decision. It does look like […]

Blake Snell Plans To Ramp Up To Five IP Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell has been handled with extreme caution thus far in 2020, although the plan for his start Wednesday may deviate, as the former Cy Young winner is eyeing at least five innings against Boston. Snell has seen his pitch count increase across each of his first three starts, capping […]

Joe Musgrove Placed On Injured List With Triceps Ailment

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove initially had his weekend start pushed back, but Tuesday, manager Derek Shelton announced that the right-hander would need a stint on the injured list due to inflammation in his right triceps. With Musgrove unavailable, righty Trevor Williams has been bumped up to start Thursday’s contest against Cincinnati. Musgrove was […]