Brandon Crawford Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) is not in the lineup on Saturday night against the visiting Marlins. The 34-year-old is dealing with tightness in his right quad and comes just days after he experienced rib tightness. The veteran is batting just .185 this season, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he misses […]

Bryse Wilson On The Hill On Sunday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson will begin the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. Inclement weather caused Saturday's contest against Arizona to be postponed, forcing two games to now be played to close out the weekend. Drew Smyly, who was supposed to pitch on Saturday, will take the hill in the second game on the […]

Zac Gallen Starting On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. With Saturday's contest postponed due to inclement weather, both clubs will play twice, with Madison Bumgarner starting the first game on the schedule. The 25-year-old has produced a 3.72 ERA this season but has a good chance to […]

Madison Bumgarner Starting On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner will start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. With Saturday's matchup postponed due to inclement weather, both squads will square off twice to close out the weekend. The veteran has played well against Atlanta throughout his career, sporting a 2.73 ERA to go along with seven […]

Evan Longoria Classified As Day-To-Day

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. The veteran left Thursday's contest against Miami due to hamstring tightness, and according to manager Gabe Kapler, there is a chance that the 35-year-old may be available at some point off the bench, depending on how he is feeling. However, fantasy managers should keep […]

Josh Lindblom To Miss Some Time

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Lindblom (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. This isn't good news for the team as they also announced that veteran lefty Brett Anderson (hamstring) would be joining him. The 33-year-old was having a rough go during the 2021 campaign, sporting a miserable 10.97 ERA. After a rocky […]

Brett Anderson Placed On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The veteran exited Friday's outing against the Cubs after facing just one batter, and a subsequent MRI revealed a strained right hamstring to be the culprit. Anderson was enjoying an efficient season, sporting a 2.65 ERA and a record of two […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/24/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

With the postseason right around the corner, things are getting interesting around the league. With teams looking to increase positioning come draft time, it won’t be unusual to see guys scratched at the last minute, in addition to some unknown players getting some time on the floor. As a result, it is more important than […]

Sam Huff To Miss A Few Months

Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff (knee) is expected to be out at least eight weeks. The prospect will be on the shelf to have surgery to remove a loose body, an injury he sustained after hurting his right knee while rehabbing from a hamstring strain. While the 23-year-old may be back behind the dish at […]

Brett Anderson Leaves Friday’s Matchup Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (hamstring) departed Friday's matchup against Chicago. After facing only one batter, the lefty was yanked due to what was initially classified as knee discomfort. However, he will have an MRI performed on his right hamstring, an ailment that could keep him on the shelf for quite some time moving […]

Brad Miller Held Out On Friday Evening

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Brad Miller (neck) wasn't in the lineup against the Rockies. The 31-year-old is considered day-to-day while dealing with neck stiffness and was replaced by Nick Maton on Friday night. Miller has been on a roll during his sporadic appearances this year, batting .368 and racking up seven hits, three RBI, and […]

Evan Longoria Won’t Play Against Miami

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) will not play against the visiting Marlins. The veteran was removed from Thursday's contest against Miami, and although it wasn't abundantly clear what the reason was at the time, the 35-year-old was scratched due to left hamstring tightness. Longoria should be considered day-to-day, although it wouldn't be […]

Ronald Guzman Officially Done For The Season

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman (knee) will miss the remainder of the season. The 26-year-old suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee back on April 12 against Tampa Bay, initially landing him on the 10-day injured list. However, with surgery now the most logical option, he may have played his last game with […]

Mike Trout Not In The Lineup On Friday Night

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) will not play on Friday against Houston. The former MVP was nailed by a Cristian Javier slider on Thursday night and was removed from the game prematurely as a result. Luckily, Trout stated that the pitch made contact mostly on his protective elbow pad, so fantasy managers can […]

Zach McKinstry Headed To 10-Day IL

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Zach McKinstry (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old was scratched from Thursday night's game against the Padres due to back tightness and was subsequently replaced by Luke Raley out in right field. McKinstry is in the midst of an efficient 2021 campaign, so fantasy managers will […]

Evan Longoria Leaves Thursday’s Game Against Miami

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria exited Thursday's matchup against the Miami Marlins. After getting the day off to rest on Wednesday, the 35-year-old made a premature departure, although the reason is unknown as of right now. Longoria has been dealing with plantar fasciitis since the beginning of the season, so it wouldn't be […]

Zach McKinstry Not In The Lineup Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry (back) was held out of Thursday's matchup against San Diego. McKinstry was a late scratch after reportedly dealing with stiffness in his lower back and was subsequently replaced by Luke Raley out in right field. The 25-year-old has been putting up respectable numbers during the 2021 campaign, compiling […]

Mike Trout Exits Early Against Houston

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) left Thursday's contest against the Astros. A Cristian Javier slider hit the 29-year-old, and though it didn't look good initially, Trout was observed informing Alex Bregman that the pitch had mostly made contact on his protective elbow pad. While it appears that the former MVP was removed for […]

P.J. Washington Questionable Against Portland

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington (ankle) is questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against Portland. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a right ankle sprain that has cost him his previous three contests. With Cody Zeller getting a DNP on Friday night, Jalen McDaniels and Vernon Carey Jr. could be in store for additional run against […]

Fred VanVleet Sitting Against Oklahoma City

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (hip) won't play against Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old will get to sit this one out as he works his way back to full strength from a hip flexor strain that cost him seven games. With Kyle Lowry (rest) also out on Sunday, look for Gary Trent Jr. and Malachi Flynn […]

Kyle Lowry Resting Against OKC

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (rest) will not play against Oklahoma City on Sunday. The veteran will get another night off to rest, his fourth straight absence, as the team looks toward the draft and the 2022 campaign. With Fred VanVleet (hip) also out, expect Malachi Flynn and Gary Trent Jr. to get plenty of […]

OG Anunoby Out Against OKC

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (rest) won't play again on Sunday against OKC. The 23-year-old wasn't in the lineup on Friday night against Orlando and will now miss his second straight as the team looks toward the draft and next season. With Kyle Lowry (rest), Fred VanVleet (hip), and Pascal Siakam (shoulder) out as well […]

Pascal Siakam Won’t Play Against OKC

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) will not play on Friday against Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old is currently dealing with left shoulder inflammation and will now miss his second straight outing. With Fred VanVleet (hip), OG Anunoby (calf), and Kyle Lowry (hip) all out as well, look for Malachi Flynn, Chris Boucher, and Khem Birch […]

Mo Bamba In Danger Of Sitting Again

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's encounter with Houston. The big man has been dealing with a left hip contusion, an ailment that caused him to miss the team's previous two games against Chicago and Toronto. Without Bamba in the lineup, expect Wendell Carter Jr. to get more […]

Kevin Durant Out For Remainder Of Sunday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (thigh) will miss the remainder of Sunday's matchup against Miami. The veteran was observed favoring his left leg on his way back to the locker room, with a thigh contusion being the official diagnosis. This could have been worse, but it's still not welcome news, especially since Durant just returned […]

Jimmy Butler Now Day-To-Day

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is out on Sunday against Brooklyn. The veteran has been playing through a right ankle sprain, but with the postseason around the corner, the team opted to play it safe by holding him out. He is considered day-to-day moving ahead, so fantasy managers in the playoffs of season-long leagues […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/18/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Although there weren’t that many, Saturday’s slate of games still did enough to keep things interesting. The Jazz and Lakers went into overtime to begin the day. Then, the Russell Westbrook of old made another appearance, with the former MVP racking up an impressive 15-point, 14-rebound, 11-assist triple-double against the Pistons. Bradley Beal also had […]

John Wall To Rest Against Orlando

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (injury management) will not play on Sunday against Orlando. With the team playing its first of a back-to-back, the 30-year-old will get the night off to rest. Without Wall in the lineup, Kevin Porter Jr. is a definite must-start in all formats, including DFS, as he will see a noticeable […]

Andre Iguodala Questionable Against Brooklyn

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (hip) is questionable for Sunday's matinee with the Nets. The veteran has been dealing with soreness in his left hip, an ailment that forced him to sit out of Friday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Trevor Ariza should continue to benefit if Iguodala is out again, with the 35-year-old averaging […]

Victor Oladipo Not Close To Returning

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (knee) isn't expected back anytime soon. The 28-year-old does not have a return date at the moment, and based on the severity of his past injuries, the team will play it safe in hopes of having him back at full strength for the postseason. With only a few weeks left […]