Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
After Thursday’s first round of the Travelers Championship, two golfers sit atop the leaderboard at -8: Austin Eckroat ($6,100; 67.5 FPTS) and Scottie Scheffler ($13,300; 62.5 FPTS). Eckroat racked up three birdies on the front nine. On the back nine, he had a streak on Holes 13, 14 and 15 consisting of an eagle, birdie […]
June 19, 2025
The Travelers Championship did not begin well for Jordan Spieth, as he bogeyed the first hole and then racked up two more on the front nine. He then bogeyed two of the first three holes on the back nine before withdrawing from the tournament. It’s the first time withdrawing from a tournament in 297 PGA […]
June 19, 2025
This is the final game of a four-game series in Miami between the Marlins and visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Cristopher Sanchez is scheduled to pitch for Philadelphia while Edward Cabrera should get the nod for Miami. Phillies at Marlins prediction, preview Cristopher Sanchez is posting a career-high 26.3% strikeout rate. In addition, he’s allowed only seven […]
June 18, 2025
This is the final game of a four-game series in Washington between the Nationals and visiting Colorado Rockies. Chase Dollander is scheduled to pitch for Colorado while Trevor Williams should get the nod for Washington. Rockies at Nationals prediction, preview Chase Dollander was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft. He […]
June 18, 2025
In the eighth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Corbin Carroll was hit on the hand by a 1-2 inside fastball. After the game, X-rays were negative. Prior to exiting, Carroll went 1-for-3 with a triple and a strikeout. He was replaced by Alek Thomas. The Diamondbacks start a three-game series in […]
June 18, 2025
Wednesday evening’s matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to rain. The game was originally scheduled to begin later this evening but will now be played tomorrow as part of a doubleheader. The first game of the day begins at 1:10 p.m. CT, while the second matchup will […]
June 18, 2025
This is the opener of a three-game series in Detroit between the Tigers and visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Bailey Falter is scheduled to pitch for Pittsburgh while Casey Mize should get the nod for Detroit. Pirates at Tigers prediction, preview Bailey Falter has a minuscule 15.4% strikeout rate, the fifth-lowest in MLB, and the ERA is […]
June 17, 2025
This is the second matchup of a four-game series in Miami between the Marlins and visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Jesus Luzardo is scheduled to pitch for Philadelphia while Cal Quantrill should get the nod for Miami. Phillies at Marlins prediction, preview Jesus Luzardo has risen after struggling last season. He posted a 4.26 FIP and only […]
June 17, 2025
In every playoff series during this playoff run, the Indiana Pacers have been blown out in one game. Monday’s Game 5 marked that moment in the series with the Thunder. The difference, though, is that the Game 5 loss was the first time the Pacers have lost back-to-back games. Now the series shifts back to […]
June 16, 2025
In a pivotal Game 5 on Monday, both the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder came out swinging while flying around on defense and pushing the pace on offense. And these were not inconsequential flails in the air as if swatting a fly. No, these were Canelo Alvarez haymakers. With 7:45 left in the first […]
June 16, 2025
In the first half of Monday’s Game 5, Tyrese Haliburton attempted to drive down the left side of the lane but stumbled and fell to the ground. After he got up, he was seen rubbing the lower section of his right leg. He went back to the locker room but did return. Haliburton had a […]
June 16, 2025