Daily Dime: Going with Carlos Martinez, Joey Votto, Troy Tulowitzki and even Mike Trout Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Saturday but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Carlos Martinez, SP, vs. SD (Despaigne), $10000 at FanDuel: His control could still use some improvement, but Martinez has a 25.9 K% combined with a 2.20 GB/FB ratio this season. … [Read more...]
Galatasaray sign Podolski from Arsenal
Galatasaray sign Podolski from Arsenal Lukas Podolski had been with Arsenal since 2012. Galatasaray have completed the signing of Lukas Podolski from Arsenal for an initial fee of €2.5 million. Podolski had decided to leave the Emirates Stadium after falling down the pecking order and has now signed a three-year contract with the Turkish club, with the option for a further year. Welcome to … [Read more...]
Rich Clune and the addiction of hockey culture (Puck Daddy Interview)
Rich Clune and the addiction of hockey culture (Puck Daddy Interview) Rich Clune’s story is also one of addiction and mental health awareness. The unrestricted forward has been sober for five years now and wears it like a badge of honor. And he’s gone to great lengths to keep it that way. In the 2012-13 season with Nashville he got elbowed in the face and hurt his jaw. Instead of taking … [Read more...]
The Eye: Live updates and best of 4th of July
The Eye: Live updates and best of 4th of July The Washington Nationals, obviously re-enacting a famous Revolutionary War battle through the muse of baseball, jumped all over Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants with three runs in the first inning. Michael Taylor hit a home run on the first pitch, Yunel Escobar hit a double on the second pitch, and Bryce Harper lined a two-run homer a few … [Read more...]
Miguel Cabrera makes first career trip to DL with strained left calf
Miguel Cabrera makes first career trip to DL with strained left calf For the first time in his 13-year career, Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is headed to the disabled list. Cabrera was forced from Friday night's 8-6 win against the Toronto Blue Jays with a third degree strained of his left calf, which could reportedly sideline him up to six weeks. The injury occurred in the … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for July 4 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for July 4 - Bleacher Report Gregory Shamus/Getty Images MLB will celebrate Independence Day with a full slate dispersed throughout the day. With start times ranging from 11:05 a.m. to 10:10 p.m. ET, daily fantasy gamers will have ample opportunities to work around the holiday. A specific slate will dictate a DraftKings strategy for … [Read more...]
Boom to start Tour despite low cortisol levels (Reuters)
Boom to start Tour despite low cortisol levels (Reuters) By Julien Pretot UTRECHT, Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutchman Lars Boom will start Saturday's first stage of the Tour de France despite showing low levels of cortisol in a test on the eve of the race, his Astana team manager said. "Boom will take the start," Alexander Vinokourov told reporters. Astana, the team of defending Tour … [Read more...]
The Latest: Martin suffers from heat at Tour de France (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Martin suffers from heat at Tour de France (The Associated Press) Time trial specialist Tony Martin, a three-time world champion, said he suffered from the heat after missing the chance to grab the yellow jersey at the Tour de France. The German's main goal this season was to seize the coveted jersey on the opening day of the three-week race and Martin did not try to hide his … [Read more...]
Cleveland Indians at Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick and Betting Lines July 4, 2015
Cleveland Indians at Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 45-33 Pittsburgh Pirates play host to the 37-41 Cleveland Indians today in MLB action on the grass of PNC Park, July 4, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:05PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Pirates -113/Indians +103 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Cody Anderson (R) W/L 1-0 WHIP 0.57 ERA 0.57 Jeff Locke (L) W/L … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines July 4, 2015
Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 36-42 Cincinnati Reds play host to the 34-48 Milwaukee Brewers tonight in MLB action on the grass of Great American Ball Park, July 4, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:15PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Brewers -109/Reds -101 O/U Total: 9.5 Pitching Matchup Jimmy Nelson (R) W/L 5-8 WHIP 1.30 ERA 4.48 Joshua … [Read more...]