The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Blazing Fiers Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @nnelson9 on Twitter! Milwaukee's Mike Fiers is one of baseball's foremost strikeout specialists, at least when it comes to starting pitchers. He averaged 10.0 K/9 in the minor leagues, and that aptitude has transferred to the majors where he has notched 310 whiffs in 297 career innings for the Brewers. This year, Fiers ranks … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for June 20 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for June 20 - Bleacher Report DAVID BANKS/Associated Press Daily fantasy baseball can sometimes feel like a crapshoot. But there are always spots where dedicated fantasy players find advantages. Here are five pitchers I feel will more than likely outscore their projection. 1. Dallas Keuchel ($9,900) at Mariners [embedded … [Read more...]
What you need to know about National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) draft
What you need to know about National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) draft In March, the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) made headlines by announcing they would be the first professional league to pay women for playing hockey. Last week, they took the next step by signing their first free agent, Janine Weber, to a paid contract. On Saturday in Boston they embark on the league's inaugural … [Read more...]
Undrafted gives NFL player Wes Welker a Royal Ascot winner (The Associated Press)
Undrafted gives NFL player Wes Welker a Royal Ascot winner (The Associated Press) Undrafted, owned by NFL player Wes Welker, won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot on the final day Saturday. Welker, a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos who is a free agent, named the horse after his status in the 2004 draft when he was not selected. ''I can't believe I didn't make the trip … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse stage 8 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse stage 8 results (Reuters) June 20 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour de Suisse (Bern - Bern, 152.5 km) on Saturday 1. Alexey Lutsenko (Kazakhstan / Astana) 3:28:11" 2. Jan Bakelants (Belgium / AG2R) +1" 3. Warren Barguil (France / Giant) +17" 4. Marco Haller (Austria / Katusha) +22" 5. Daniele Bennati (Italy / Tinkoff - Saxo) 6. Michael Albasini (Switzerland … [Read more...]
The Eye: Follow all Saturday's MLB action live
The Eye: Follow all Saturday's MLB action live Baseball's longest active losing streak belongs to the Chicago White Sox, who lost a heartbreaker on Friday night (TEX 2, CWS 1). Chris Sale tossed a gem but closer David Robertson blew the save and took the loss in the ninth. The ChiSox have now lost eight straight. Chicago was not a consensus contender coming into the season but they were … [Read more...]
Can young GMs smash old school collusion on offer sheets?
Can young GMs smash old school collusion on offer sheets? The restricted free agent class this year is loaded. In fact, it’s always loaded – every year prolific younger players who are still within their indentured servitude to their teams until the age of 27 come up for a new contract. And they pretty much always stay with their team. But with a new group of younger more aggressive … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Brewers at Colorado Rockies Free Pick and Betting Odds June 20, 2015
Milwaukee Brewers at Colorado Rockies Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 28-39 Colorado Rockies play host to the 25-44 Milwaukee Brewers this afternoon in MLB action on the grass of Coors Field, June 20, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Rockies -120/Brewers +110 O/U Total: 10.5 Pitching Matchup Kyle Lohse (R) W/L 3-8 WHIP 1.41 ERA 6.44 Chad Bettis … [Read more...]
Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Lines June 20, 2015
Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 38-26 Kansas City Royals play host to the 30-39 Boston Red Sox tonight in MLB action on the grass of Kauffman Stadium, June 20, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Royals -123/Red Sox +113 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Rick Porcello (R) W/L 4-7 WHIP 1.30 ERA 5.29 Edinson Volquez … [Read more...]
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Odds June 20, 2015
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 37-32 Toronto Blue Jays play host to the 34-33 Baltimore Orioles today on the turf of Rogers Center, June 20, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:07PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Blue Jays -120/Orioles +110 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Kevin Gausman (R) W/L 1-0 WHIP 1.33 ERA 4.50 Mark Buehrle (L) W/L 7-4 … [Read more...]