Nathan Eovaldi Placed on Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Eovaldi had a 6.00 ERA through four starts this season, but maybe the elbow problem was what is holding him back. Left-handed pitcher Bobby Poyner has been recalled from Triple-A to replace Eovaldi on the active roster. It's unclear […]

Cole Tucker Recalled on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker has been recalled from Triple-A on Saturday. Tucker was hitting .333/.415/.579 with three home runs and seven RBI during his 13 games in the minors this season. Erik Gonzalez was injured on Friday, so Tucker should get a chance to slide right into the starting lineup. The lineups for the […]

Ian Desmond Returns to the Lineup on Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond (leg) will return to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Desmond will be in the lineup for the first time since Monday due to general leg soreness. He'll bat sixth and play center field versus righty Vince Velasquez. Taking any Rockies' hitter in Coors Field is […]

Ryan Braun Sits Out Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Ryan Braun (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Braun has struggled this season, hitting .185/.221/.369, so it's not surprising to see him out of the lineup. Ben Gamel will play left field and bat seventh versus righty Ross Stripling. Gamel doesn't have […]

Jesus Aguilar is Sitting on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Aguilar is hitting .155/.254/.190 this season, so he'll take a sit in this one. Eric Thames will take over duties at first base and bat sixth versus righty Ross Stripling. Thames is always a […]

Blake Swihart Likely to Be Traded in Next 24 Hours

Boston Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart is expected to be traded in the next 24 hours, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. He was designated for assignment earlier in the week, so Swihart's time on the Red Sox is coming to an end. He was once a top prospect, but has a .255/.314/.365 […]

Brad Peacock Will Start on Monday

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock will draw the start in Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Peacock hasn't started a game since April 7. He was used mainly as a relief pitcher, so he likely won't pitch deep into Monday's game. DFS players can go ahead and avoid Peacock on Monday since he probably won't […]

Manuel Margot Placed on Paternity Leave

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot (personal) has been placed on paternity leave. It'll be interesting to see what the Padres decide to do since Margot is the only center fielder on the roster. Jose Pirela has been recalled to take Margot's spot on the roster. Maybe Pirela gets a chance in center field, but […]

Gary Sanchez is Making Progress

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (calf) was able to run, play catch, and catch a bullpen session on Friday. However, Sanchez still needs clearance from the medical staff before he can return to game action. It's unclear whether or not the Yankees will send Sanchez out for a rehab assignment. Sanchez is eligible to […]

Miguel Andujar Threw on Friday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) threw without issues to bases on Friday. Andujar suffered a small labrum tear in his right shoulder, so this is the biggest step in his rehab program yet. The Yankees may decide to move Andujar to first base or designated hitter in order to protect his shoulder. […]

Tyler O'Neill, Harrison Bader Expected Back Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Tyler O'Neill (elbow) and Harrison Bader (hamstring) are expected to return to the Cardinals roster once eligible. O'Neill is dealing with right elbow ulnar nerve subluxation, so he could go on a rehab assignment before returning. He's eligible to return April 26, but we'll see it that actually happens. Bader is […]

Brandon Nimmo is Sitting Out on Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is sitting out of Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Nimmo has not been able to get into the lineup since leaving Tuesday's contest due to a stiff neck. Jeff McNeil will bat first and play left field, while Juan Lagares slides over to center field and […]

Jacob deGrom to Undergo MRI

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) will undergo an MRI on his elbow, according to manager Mickey Callaway. It's unclear at the moment how serious this problem is, so fantasy owners will just need to be patient. DeGrom has struggled in his last two starts, so maybe the elbow issue is why he […]

Will Barton Could Lose Playing Time

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton was pulled from Thursday's Game 3 versus the San Antonio Spurs. Barton was disappointed he was pulled from the game, but he's struggled heavily through the first two games of this series. Head coach Mike Malone may decide to start Malik Beasley in Game 4. DFS players should stay tuned […]

Patrick McCaw is Probable for Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Patrick McCaw (thumb) is listed as probable for Friday's Game 3 matchup against the Orlando Magic. McCaw hasn't played since March 28, and missed both of the first two playoff games. He didn't do much when he was healthy, so McCaw returning won't mean much for fantasy basketball. DFS players should ignore […]

Joel Embiid is Questionable for Game 4

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Game 4 versus the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Embiid was called questionable for Game 3 as well, but was ruled out before tip-off. This will likely end up being a game-time decision, so stay tuned for updates. Greg Monroe and Boban Marjanovic will split […]

Ed Davis Ruled Out for Game 4

Brooklyn Nets center Ed Davis (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was not able to practice on Friday after tweaking his ankle during Game 3 on Thursday. Davis hasn't been able to do much on the court since Game 1, so this won't be a huge blow […]

Justin Turner Returns to the Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring, ankle) will return to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This will be Turner's first game in the lineup since Monday. Turner will play third base and bat third against righty Zach Davies. He'll be a decent DFS option for Thursday.

Alex Cobb Remains on Track to Pitch Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back) is expected to return to the starting rotation for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Cobb was placed on the injured list April 6 due to back discomfort. Cobb doesn't appear to be 100 percent, but he's going to pitch through the pain. Cobb is not someone who […]

Blake Snell Throws Again on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (toe) was able to throw again on Thursday. Snell was able to play catch on Wednesday and he appears to be heading in the right direction. Snell is scheduled to be activated off the injured list on Tuesday, so he should return to the rotation shortly after that. […]

Ryan Yarbrough is Active for Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is active for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. However, the Rays named Hunter Wood as Thursday's opener, so it's possible that Yarbrough comes in after him. Neither Yarbrough nor Wood have much fantasy value here. Wood can be avoided since he won't pitch long enough to record the […]

Odubel Herrera Placed on Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Herrera suffered the injury on Wednesday while running down a ball in the outfield. Roman Quinn has been activated to the 25-man roster in a corresponding move. Quinn and Aaron Altherr will be in the mix for playing time with Herrera […]

Dwight Howard Expected to Pick Up Player Option

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard is expected to pick up his player option for the 2019-20 season. He only played nine games due to back issues in 2018-19, but has a $5.6 million player option. However, the Wizards seem committed to using Thomas Bryant at center, so who knows what kind of role Howard will […]

Patrick McCaw is Questionable for Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Patrick McCaw (thumb) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 3 versus the Orlando Magic. McCaw was able to practice on Sunday and go through shootaround on Tuesday. It appears he's ready to return to the court, but that won't mean too much for fantasy basketball. He should see some minutes off […]

Jared Dudley is Probable for Game 3

Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's Game 3 versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Dudley missed Game 2 due to a right calf issue and his defense was clearly missed. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will lose minutes and possibly not play at all with Dudley back in the rotation.

DeMarcus Cousins Likely Out Six Weeks

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins (quad) is expected to miss six weeks after suffering a Grade 2 quad tear. There is a chance that Cousins could return for the NBA Finals, but the Warriors don't anticipate Cousins playing again this season. Andrew Bogut, Jordan Bell, and Kevon Looney will all split up the minutes […]

Blake Griffin Remains Questionable for Game 2

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (knee) remains listed as questionable for Game 2 versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Griffin was able to get up some shots at shootaround, so that's a good sign. It's unclear whether or not Griffin would be limited if he does play. It sounds unlikely that Griffin suits up for […]

Jared Dudley Should Return for Game 3

Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley (calf) is expected to return for Thursday's Game 3 versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Dudley was not able to play in Game 2, and his defense was missed in the loss. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson would lose playing time and possibly be pushed out of the rotation with Dudley back.

Al Horford Expected to Play on Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) is expected to play in Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Indiana Pacers. However, the Celtics are currently listing Horford as a game-time decision for this contest. The good news is that Horford appears to have healed from his knee issue, so the illness is the only thing holding him […]

Blake Griffin Remains Questionable for Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (knee) was sidelined for Game 1 versus the Milwaukee Bucks and is in danger of missing more time. Griffin is dealing with a sore left knee, but wants to play. However, the medical staff has ruled against Griffin suiting up for this series. The Pistons want to make sure Griffin […]