Tyler Naquin Dealing With Toe Injury

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin will be sidelined on a day-to-day basis due to a hairline fracture in one of his toes. The team has recalled outfielder Daniel Johnson to fill in for the time being. Naquin figures to factor primarily against right-handed pitching, although he will be competing for playing time for the vast […]

Jorge Alfaro Lands On Injured List To Open Year

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro will begin the 2020 season on the 10-day injured list, although the organization did not immediately announce the reason. To take his spot on the 30-man roster, infielder Sean Rodriguez had his contract selected. Alfaro had a stronghold on the team’s primary catching duties, looking to take the next step […]

Diego Castillo Lands On Paternity List

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever Diego Castillo will begin the 2020 season on the paternity list, with utilityman Daniel Robertson having been recalled to take his spot on the 30-man roster. Castillo, who racked up a whopping 10.6 K/9 out of relief last season, figured to factor prominently into the back end of the Rays’ […]

Braves Acquire Scott Schebler Off Waivers

The Atlanta Braves have added outfielder Scott Schebler to the mix after he was placed on waivers after not making the Cincinnati Reds’ Opening Day roster. The Braves were looking for another outfield bat to replace veteran Nick Markakis (opting out of playing in 2020) when they signed Yasiel Puig, before that deal fell through. […]

Yordan Alvarez Gets Green Light To Rejoin Workouts

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been cleared to rejoin baseball activities and will report to the club’s alternate site in Corpus Christi, Texas. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year crash-landed on the scene in 2019 by mashing 27 homers and delivering a 1.067 OPS, but has been sidelined to start the […]

Austin Voth To Serve As Nationals No. 5 Starter

Washington Nationals right-hander Austin Voth has made the club’s starting rotation, according to manager Dave Martinez. Voth was in competition alongside Erick Fedde and others in Summer Camp, but after posting a 3.30 ERA in nine appearances (eight starts) last season, Voth will get a chance to work out of the rotation from the jump […]

Travis d’Arnaud, Tyler Flowers Not Available To Start Year

Atlanta Braves catchers Travis D'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers will both miss Opening Day on Friday after exhibiting symptoms, yet testing negative for COVID-19. As the only two catchers originally selected for the club’s Opening Day roster, the duo of Alex Jackson and William Contreras have been recalled to serve as backstops for Atlanta’s staff. d’Arnaud […]

Clayton Kershaw Placed On Injured List With Back Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) has been placed on the injured list due to back stiffness, sidelining him ahead of what was planned to be his Opening Day start Thursday against the Giants. Right-handed pitcher Dustin May has been recalled and will take Kershaw’s spot on the mound. Kershaw has battled back […]

Matt Harvey Nearing Deal To Sign With Royals

Free agent right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey is nearing an agreement with the Kansas City Royals on a Minor League deal for the upcoming 2020 season, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. With the Royals’ Opening Day rotation in flux, the addition of Harvey’s veteran arm could help stabilize the starting staff. He last appeared in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/23/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It has been a long time coming, but finally, the 2020 MLB regular season is set to kick-off. With that comes an abbreviated two-game opening slate just a few hours before "Opening Day" proper commences Friday. For DFS players, that means a short slate ripe with potential. For those owners who have sat on the […]

John Means On Track To Make Season Debut In Second Series

Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means was slated to be the team's Opening Day starter Friday against Boston, but left-arm soreness pushed back his first start. Per manager Brandon Hyde, there's a "really good chance" that Means is on the hill when the Orioles face the Marlins in the second series of the year, which is […]

Alex Cobb To Start Game 2 For Orioles

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced Wednesday that veteran right-hander Alex Cobb would take the mound Saturday, while southpaw Wade LeBlanc would close out the series against the Red Sox on Sunday. While both seem to have their spot in the Baltimore rotation locked down for the time being, neither is likely a fantasy relevant […]

Dillon Brooks, Justise Winslow Questionable For Thursday

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Dillon Brooks (groin) and point guard Justise Winslow (back) have both picked up questionable designations for Thursday’s contest versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Brooks is yet to miss a game this season and has recently rekindled his offensive touch, averaging 19 points over his last eight outings. Conversely, Winslow is yet […]

Joe Harris To Be Sidelined For Thursday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Joe Harris (ankle) will miss Thursday’s contest against the Golden State Warriors. Dealing with a sprained left ankle, Harris’ absence coincides with the likely return of Garrett Temple (ankle), who could ultimately see an increased role without the sharpshooting Harris in the mix. Taking his shot attempts out of the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Questionable To Suit Up Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks small/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been tagged as questionable to make his return to action for Thursday’s contest against the Boston Celtics. Antetokounmpo has missed the past two games after getting MRI results that confirmed that his left knee injury isn’t serious, which has paved the way for myriad Bucks players to […]

Dorian Finney-Smith To Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Dallas Mavericks small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) will miss the second leg of the team’s back-to-back Wednesday versus the Denver Nuggets. Finney-Smith is reportedly banged up after logging 38 minutes Tuesday and his absence will now mark his third in his last four games. Maximilian Kleber is a likely candidate to see an increased workload […]

Tyler Herro Cleared To Return To Action Wednesday

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro (ankle) has been given the green light to suit up for Wednesday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets after a 15-game absence. His return coincides with Jimmy Butler (toe) being sidelined, which should allow Herro to see some additional shot attempts. Prior to his injury, Herro’s performance had fluctuated wildly, […]

Terry Rozier Unable To Suit Up For Wednesday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets point/shooting guard Terry Rozier (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s contest against the Miami Heat. Dealing with a cold, Rozier’s absence will mark just his second of the season. Devonte' Graham should be in line to see a larger offensive workload without Rozier in the mix, while Cody Martin will slot into […]

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out For Wednesday’s Game

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler (toe) will miss Wednesday’s game versus the Charlotte Hornets. His absence should allow Kendrick Nunn and Goran Dragic to see increased offensive workloads, while Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder will likely be asked to pick up additional minutes on the wing. Butler’s absence marks his 11th of the […]

Joel Embiid Cleared To Return To Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (shoulder) will be back in action for Wednesday’s contest versus the Detroit Pistons after missing the previous five games. His return bumps down the value of Al Horford exponentially, also limiting the ceilings of Tobias Harris and Mike Scott. Without Ben Simmons (back) available, and with Detroit thin in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/9/20): NBA DFS Lineups

It’s not often that the NBA schedule throws a curveball, but DFS owners can safely confirm Monday’s three-game slate as a breaking pitch with some considerable heft. Slates as brief as these are traditionally dominated by the tried and true, who see the similarities in lineups as to their advantage. But no matter the experience […]

Aaron Gordon Returns To Double-Double Column In Victory

After posting his first career double-double versus the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday, Orlando Magic small/power forward Aaron Gordon got himself back into the double-double column during the victory against Minnesota on Friday. He played a game-high 37 minutes, and despite remaining cold from long range (1-for-15 over his last four games), he finished with 15 […]

D'Angelo Russell Finishes With Season-Low Five Points In Loss

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell was befuddled by the Orlando Magic on Friday, finishing 2-for-14 from the floor overall. Russell ultimately finished with a season-worst five points, as his five rebounds and three assists did little to bail out his stat line. Oddly enough, the outing served as the first time all season that […]

Malik Beasley Pours In 29 Points Across 28 Minutes

The Minnesota Timberwolves have seemingly unlocked shooting guard Malik Beasley’s terrific scoring ability. He set a new season high during Friday’s loss to the Orlando Magic, stacking up 29 points on 14-for-21 shooting despite playing only 28 minutes. Beasley has now exceeded the 20-point plateau in eight of the 12 games that he has appeared […]

Markelle Fultz Racks Up 24 Points In Efficient Performance

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Markelle Fultz shot 11-for-14 from the field during Friday’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves en route to a 24-point performance. With both D.J. Augustin and Michael Carter-Williams playing well off the bench, Fultz (27 minutes) had to share his slice of the offensive pie, even as he added five rebounds and […]

Nikola Vucevic Compiles 28 Points During Double-Double

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic continued his strong scoring stretch during Friday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with 28 points to go along with 12 rebounds for his third consecutive double-double. With Evan Fournier (elbow) sidelined for the near future, Vucevic figures to see a slightly increased offensive role. Factor in that the Magic […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/6/20): NBA DFS Lineups

In the wake of a smaller slate Thursday night, DFS hoops gets back into the deep waters Friday with a 10-game slate that is emblematic of how many evenings will go over the final month-plus. The theme Friday is points. There are three contests on the early lines that are projected for at least 235 […]

Zion Williamson Packs Stat Sheet During 25-Point Outing

New Orleans Pelicans power forward/center Zion Williamson continued his gaudy production across the board during Tuesday’s defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Efficiency from the field has been the name of Williamson’s game, as he shot 10-for-19 from the floor Tuesday, adding eight rebounds, four steals and three assists. He has now reeled off eight consecutive […]

Jrue Holiday Notches First Triple-Double Of Season

New Orleans Pelicans point/shooting guard Jrue Holiday logged his first triple-double of the 2019-20 campaign Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves. Holiday finished with 27 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds across his 38 minutes, shooting 10-for-16 from the field overall. The performance marks his first triple-double since March 27, 2018, […]

Lonzo Ball Ties Career High With Seven Made Triples

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball was an offensive juggernaut during Tuesday’s defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves, knocking down 7-for-10 from behind the arc, tying his career high in makes. Ball finished with 26 points on 9-for-12 shooting overall, pitching in eight assists and five rebounds for his best scoring outing of the new […]