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Patrick Marleau Feels He Has Much Left In The Tank
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired center Patrick Marleau from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Day 2 of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, with the Canes also landing a first-round pick in the 2020 draft in what is believed to be a salary dump for the Leafs. Carolina can buy out the final year of his contract […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoJ.T. Miller To Begin New Chapter With Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks acquired right wing J.T. Miller in exchange for goaltender Marek Mazanec, a conditional first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and a third-round pick, too. Miller registered 13 goals and 34 assists across 75 games for the President's Trophy winning Lightning, but he was expendable since Tampa has an embarrassment of […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoTravis Sanheim Inks Two-Year Deal To Stay In Philly
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim agreed to a two-year, $6.5 million deal on Monday, staying with the team. He could have been a restricted free agent on July 1. "I'm obviously really excited," Sanheim said. "It's a big step in my career. I'm looking forward to another two years with the Flyers. I'm really excited […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoMats Zuccarello Will Test Free-Agent Waters
Dallas Stars impending restricted free-agent winger Mats Zuccarello is trying to work out a deal with his current team, but he also plans to test the free-agent waters. "We've talked a little bit with his agent, but he wants to test the free-agent market and he's got that right," Dallas general manager Jim Nill said. […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoTyler Pitlick Acquired By The Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired right wing Tyler Pitlick in a straight-up swap with the Dallas Stars on Monday in exchange for impending restricted free-agent right wing Ryan Hartman. Pitlick posted eight goals and 12 points across 47 regular-season games with the Stars, averaging 13:23 of ice time. He posted a career-high 14 goals and 27 […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoRyan Hartman Shipped To The Dallas Stars
The Philadelphia Flyers traded right wing Ryan Hartman to the Dallas Stars on Monday in exchange for Tyler Pitlick. Hartman registered 12 goals and 14 assists, playing a rare 83 games during the regular season splitting time between the Nashville Predators and Fly Guys. Hartman will become a restricted free agent on July 1, so […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoDraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/24/19): MLB DFS Lineups
Monday's slate of Major League Baseball has seven games on tap, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/24/19. The lineup picks will range from some of […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoDanny Santana Belts His Eighth Home Run In Win
Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Danny Santana went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-4 victory against the Chicago White Sox. He was able to extend his hitting streak to eight games, going 12-for-29 (.414) with four homers, seven RBI and seven runs scored during the run, improving his average from .289 […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoShawn Kelley Nails Down Four-Out Save Sunday
Texas Rangers closer allowed just one hit in 1 1/3 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in Sunday's 7-4 victory against the Chicago White Sox, nailing down his 10th save of the season. It was also his first four-out save since June 29, 2016 in a game against the New York Mets when he was a […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoAdrian Sampson Impresses In Quality Start, Win
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Adrian Sampson allowed just one earned run while scattering seven hits with a walk and four strikeouts over seven innings in a win Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. He threw 61 of his 91 pitches for strikes in the quality start, including 13 first-pitch strikes against the 26 batters he […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoDylan Covey Throws Side Session On Sunday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey (shoulder) threw a side session on Sunday and he reported feeling good. He has been on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his shoulder. He wasn't happy with his location, but he was able to throw approximately 30 to 35 pitches. The next step is a […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoJames McCann Reaches In 11th Straight Outing
Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann (rest) returned to the starting lineup Sunday against the Texas Rangers. He finished 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a strikeout, and he has now reached base safely in 11 consecutive outings. McCann is slashing .324/.387/.508, emerging as a must-start fantasy option across the board thanks to his […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoDelino DeShields Picks Up Three More Hits
Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields finished 3-for-3 with a pair of RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-4 victory against the Chicago White Sox. He is now hitting .355 (22-for-62) with three doubles, four RBI and four stolen bases across 20 games since being recalled from Triple-A Nashville in early June. He has re-emerged […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoRonald Guzman Posts RBI In Lineup Return
Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (heel) returned to the lineup Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. He went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and a strikeout. Guzman left Saturday's game in the eighth inning with heel soreness. It appears safe to plug him back into the starting lineup in deeper AL-only fantasy leagues if […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoProspect Hans Crouse Dominant Down On the Farm
Texas Rangers prized pitching prospect Hans Crouse (elbow) twirled three hitless innings Sunday in his return to action with Class A Hickory (N.C.) against Charleston. He allowed two walks in the first inning, but retired the final eight batters he faced. The Rangers have been managing his workload this season, and this was his first […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoKyle Bird Optioned To Triple-A Nashville
The Texas Rangers optioned relief pitcher Kyle Bird to Triple-A Nashville after Sunday's game. The corresponding move is expected to be the activation of third baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (oblique) from the 10-day injured list. That move is likely coming on Tuesday. Bird did not have a decision while nailing down one save over 6 2/3 […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoDisappointing Day For Chase Elliott At Sonoma
Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott managed to run just 60 of 90 laps in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, finishing 37th. He led three laps during the race, firing out of the chute early, but he told his team via radio communication that he had no oil pressure and he thought his engine […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoBattery Issue Ruins Good Day For Joey Logano
Penske Racing driver Joey Logano managed a very mediocre 23rd-place finish in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. He had been running in the Top 10, recovering from electrical problems early in the race, but a battery issue late in the run spoiled his comeback effort and he had to settle for a middle […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoWilliam Byron Tumbles To 19th At Sonoma Raceway
Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron led 21 laps in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, but he had to settle for a 19th-place finish after starting on the outside of Row 1 next to pole sitter Kyle Larson. He'll try to do better at Chicagoland Speedway where he has just one Cup start under […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoPole Sitter Kyle Larson Rounds Out Top 10 At Sonoma
Ganassi Racing driver Kyle Larson posted a 10th-place finish at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday. Larson was on the pole for the third consecutive season at Sonoma, but he was unable to lead even one single lap in this one. He'll look for better results next week at Chicagoland. He has […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoAric Almirola Runs Ninth At Toyota/Save Mart 350
Stewart-Haas Racing's Aric Almirola ended up finishing ninth in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. After shaky 23rd-place finish at Richmond back on April 13, 'The Cuban Missile' has been on a mission, posting seven straight finishes of 17th or better, including four top-10 finishes. He'll look to continue his solid wheel work at […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoErik Jones Runs To Eighth-Place Finish At Sonoma
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Erik Jones steered his No. 20 Toyota to an eighth-place finish at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday. After a slow spring, Jones is heating up with the weather. He was sixth at Dover, third at Kansas, third at Pocono and eighth this weekend, going Top 10 in […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoRyan Newman Shows Well With Seventh-Place Finish
Roush Fenway Racing driver Ryan Newman rolled to a seventh-place finish in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. He tied a season-high, as he also finished seventh at Talladega back on April 28. It's also his second straight top-10 finish, and fifth overall this season. He'll look to keep up the good work at […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoKevin Harvick Winds Up In Sixth Place At Sonoma
Stewart-Haas Racing driver Kevin Harvick managed to finish sixth in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Harvick reportedly didn't like his car and setup during practice and qualifying, according to the telecast, but he still fought through any issues to post a solid showing on the first road course of the season. Next up […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoDenny Hamlin Brings It Home Fifth At Sears Point
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin managed to lead four laps in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, finishing in fifth place. He was one of three JGR Toyotas to finish in the Top 5, while alliance member Matt DiBenedetto of Leavine Family Racing also managed a top-5 showing. JGR cars will look to […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoMatt DiBenedetto Shines With Fourth-Place Finish
Leavine Family Racing driver Matt DiBenedetto registered a fourth-place finish at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday. It was DiBenedetto's first-career top-5 finish, as his previous best was at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016 when he ended up sixth. DiBenedetto didn't lead any laps on Sunday, but it was a very memorable […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoRyan Blaney Quietly Settles For Third At Sonoma
Penske Racing driver Ryan Blaney was the top finishing Ford at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, ending up in third place behind race winner Martin Truex Jr. and his teammate Kyle Busch. Blaney will look to carry that momentum into Chicagoland next weekend. He has three Cup starts under his belt […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoKyle Busch Settles For Second At Sonoma Raceway
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Kyle Busch had to settle for second place behind teammate Martin Truex Jr. at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday. He ended up leading just three of the 90 laps, but he was unable to catch MTJ. Busch will look to build on the momentum and get back […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoMartin Truex Jr. Holds Off Teammate For Sonoma Win
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Martin Truex Jr. held off a charge from Kyle Busch to take checkers at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday. It's MTJ's second straight win at the road course in California, and third victory in five seasons. NASCAR's top series changed back to the original 2.52-mile layout for […]
Daniel Dobish 5 years agoDaily Fantasy WNBA Lineup Picks (6/23/19): WNBA DFS Advice
Welcome to RotoBaller's WNBA DFS coverage. We have a four-game slate on Sunday, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET with one tip-off. There are two more games set for 6:00 p.m. ET, and a final game at 7:00 p.m. ET. Let's look at these three games and talk about what players should excel. In this article, […]
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