Giants Might Not Use Five-Man Rotation

San Francisco Giants president Farhan Zaidi said that the team may not have a five-man rotation for the shortened 60-game 2020 season. Zaidi said that the Giants may use "tandem guys" this year. San Francisco isn't the only major league team that is considering something similar, as the Braves and Dodgers also hinted that they […]

Chad Bettis To Retire

New York Yankees reliever Chad Bettis announced his retirement after a seven-year major league career. Bettis spent his entire MLB playing career with the Rockies before joining the Yankees over the offseason but has missed significant time with injuries and cancer over the past few seasons. Bettis’s retirement shouldn’t have too much on an effect […]

Dustin Poirier Looking To Get Back Into Title Picture

Dustin Poirier (25-6) has beaten the whose who of the lightweight division for the last couple of years. The Diamond is currently tied for 10th on the UFC's all-time wins list. He is also 10th all time (23 behind Georges St. Pierre) on the UFC's total significant-strikes list. The southpaw striker has slick boxing and […]

Mike Perry Hoping For Career Turnaround

Never one to shy away from controversy, Mike Perry (13-6) told ESPN's Ariel Helwani that the only person who will be in his corner this weekend will be his girlfriend. He's hoping it will bring "peace and quiet" to the corner. A ferocious striker, 11 of his 13 victories are by way of knockout. His […]

Mickey Gall Looking For Huge Profile Win

Mickey Gall (6-2) takes a big step up in competition as he takes on Mike "Platinum" Perry. Still early in his professional career, the majority of his bouts have been under the UFC banner. Rebounding from his TKO loss to veteran Diego Sanchez, Gall scored a unanimous-decision victory over Salim Touahri in August of 2018. […]

Undefeated Prospect Kyle Daukaus Makes UFC Debut

Twenty-seven-year-old Philadelphia native Kyle Daukaus (9-0) makes his UFC debut this Saturday against a tough opponent in Brendan Allen. Daukaus, like Allen, typically finishes bouts. Eight of his nine victories are by way of finish, and submissions at that. Very dangerous on the ground, five of those eight submissions are by D'Arce choke, while the […]

Louisiana's Brendan Allen Looks To Continue Trending Up

Brendan Allen (14-3) has been lights-out since his victory on the Contender Series. Thus far, he's defeated talented fighters in Kevin Holland (via submission) and Tom Breese (via TKO.) Not one to let the judges make the decision, 13 of his 14 victories have come by finish. Allen has a strong takedown defense percentage of […]

Gian Villante Moves Up To Heavyweight

Gian Villante (17-11) will take on his first bout in his new home of the heavyweight division. Villante has been on the big stage for many years now, fighting with the UFC since 2013. The 6-foot-2 strong wrestler was a two-sport athlete while at Hofstra University. Despite the wrestling pedigree, 10 of Villante's 12 finishes […]

Maurice Greene Looking To Sew Up Another Victory

The Crochet Boss Maurice Greene (8-4) will look to get back to his winning ways after dropping two in a row. Greene is a dangerous striker with GLORY kickboxing experience. The 6-foot-7 Greene has a six-inch reach over his opponent with an 82-inch reach overall. He will also have almost a three-inch leg reach advantage […]

Julian Erosa Hoping To Make Good On Second Chance

After going 0-3 in the UFC, Julian Erosa (23-8) was released. He got back on track and earned a first-round submission in February of 2020. That submission gave Erosa his 20th finish out of 23 victories. Erosa has balanced finishing skills with half his finishes by knockout and the other half by submission. He has […]

Aaron Judge May Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) recently began hitting off of a tee as he continues to rehab from a stress fracture in his rib. The extra rest provided by a delayed season has given fantasy owners hope that Judge may be healthy for Opening Day in late July, but fantasy owners should remain […]

Undefeated Sean Woodson Back In Action

St. Louis' own, Sean Woodson (7-0), will make his second UFC appearance after defeating Kyle Bochniak in his debut in October of 2019. Woodson was a replacement about two and a half weeks ago to face Kyle Nelson. Nelson had visa issues and was replaced this week by Julian Erosa. Woodson told Michael DeSantis of […]

D'Andre Swift Could Thrive In 2020

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will likely start the year splitting carries with Kerryon Johnson, but according to Good Morning Football host Peter Schrager, he has a good shot at taking over as the team's workhorse at some point. Whether or not the rookie will be impactful running the ball regardless of his role […]

Luis Pena Facing Tough Test Saturday

Luis Pena (8-2) faces a tough test in Khama Worthy, but if anyone is built to defeat Worthy in the UFC, Pena may be the man. Pena has an aggressive style and can draw out the matchup. Pena averages 12:28 minutes per bout. His only two losses of his professional career are in the UFC, […]

Khama Worthy Looking to Continue His UFC Dominance

Khama Worthy (15-6) took the UFC world by storm filling in at UFC 241 in August 2018, knocking out upcoming star Devonte Smith in one minute. Eleven of Worthy's 15 victories have come by way of knockout. With an awkward, off-balance style, it can make it difficult for opponents to pick up on. He also […]

KBO Betting Picks (6/26/2020) - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Doosan helped make Thursday a little brighter, dropping 14 runs on SK. Meanwhile, NC somehow scored two runs in their first at-bat but then proceeded to just score one more run the entire game (in the ninth inning nonetheless). A split is better than going winless, but man I can't help but feel that one […]

Nicolas Claxton Ruled Out For NBA Restart

Brooklyn Nets forward Nicolas Claxton (shoulder) has been officially ruled out for the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. He underwent arthroscopic labrum surgery on his left shoulder and is done for the season. Claxton is expected to make a full recovery and be ready to play by training camp. He was not a huge part […]

Vince Carter Officially Announces Retirement

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter has officially decided to call it a career after 22 seasons in the NBA. He won the 1999 Rookie of the Year award, made eight All-Star teams and is one of the best dunkers in the history of the game. He was unfortunately unable to win an NBA championship throughout […]

Klay Thompson Should Be Right On Schedule

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson (knee) is reportedly right on schedule with his rehab, according to head coach Steve Kerr. He mentioned that Thompson is moving great and looked good during his shootaround. Thompson is rehabbing left ACL surgery, but is expected to be ready for next season. The Warriors won't be participating in […]

Jerian Grant Expected To Join Wizards

Free-agent guard Jerian Grant is expected to sign with the Washington Wizards. Forward Davis Bertans has opted out of the NBA restart, so the Wizards have an open roster spot. Grant has not played in the NBA since the 2018 season with the Orlando Magic. He'll be nice insurance for the Wizards, but he's unlikely […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Sitting Out During Restart

Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein has decided to opt out of the upcoming NBA restart in Orlando. He is expecting a child in July and does not want to run the health risk. The Mavs have reportedly signed guard Trey Burke to fill his spot on the roster. This won't impact the Mavs rotation much […]

Trey Burke Has Deal With Mavericks

Free-agent guard Trey Burke has reportedly agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. The 27-year-old guard played in 25 games with the Philadelphia 76ers this season. He didn't make much of an impact off the bench in Philly, but the team was loaded at guard. The Mavs had a full roster, but center Willie Cauley-Stein […]

Kike Hernandez The Primary Option At DH For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez is the primary projected designated hitter for the team during the shortened 2020 season, but Matt Beaty, Gavin Lux, Joc Pederson, A.J. Pollock, Edwin Rios, Chris Taylor and Will Smith could also be options. The Dodgers have an extremely deep roster with plenty of options to rotate at DH […]

Knicks Waive Kadeem Allen

New York Knicks guard Kadeem Allen has been waived by the organization. The 27-year-old guard was the fourth string point guard and basically only saw garbage time minutes. The Knicks have claimed guard Jared Harper to take Allen's spot on the active roster. Harper didn't play much with the Phoenix Suns this season, but has […]

Dodgers Have Positive COVID-19 Tests

Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said that members of the organization have tested positive for COVID-19, but Friedman didn't say how many and whether they were players or coaches. None of those that tested positive had "problematic" symptoms. The Dodgers are not alone, as a handful of other teams around the league have reported […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Signs For Full Slot Value

The New York Mets signed rookie outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong for $3.359 million on Thursday at full slot value for the No. 19 overall pick of the draft. Crow-Armstrong, a Vanderbilt commit, is an excellent defender in center field because of his plus speed. He can also hit and should add additional power as his body […]

Mariners Sign First-Rounder Emerson Hancock

The Seattle Mariners signed rookie right-handed pitcher Emerson Hancock, their first-round pick at No. 6 overall, for $5.7 million on Thursday. It comes just under the slot value of $5.742 million for the sixth overall pick in the draft. Hancock comes out of Georgia and has the best combination of polish and stuff in this […]

Lance Lynn To Start On Opening Day

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn will get the nod for the team on Opening Day in late July. Of course, Lynn must remain healthy and virus-free during spring training 2.0, which will kick off late next week. The 33-year-old right-hander had one of the best seasons of his career in his first season with […]

Malcolm Jenkins Concerned About A Return To Play

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins is concerned about the risks to players that will inevitably come with the NFL's return to play during the coronavirus pandemic. "I think until we get to the point where we have protocols in place, and until we get to a place as a country where we feel safe […]

Alex Wilson To Be Released

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson will be released by the team on Friday, among other cuts. Wilson spent 2015-2018 with the Tigers. He posted a 3.36 ERA in 2018 while appearing in 59 games. The left-hander spent 2019 with the Milwaukee Brewers and recorded a disappointing 9.53 ERA before ultimately returning to the Tigers […]