Frank Jackson Draws Start Wednesday

Detroit Pistons point/shooting guard Frank Jackson shifts into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, marking his first start of the year. Jackson played a season-high 18 minutes versus San Antonio on Wednesday, dropping 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting. With Wayne Ellington (adductor) still down, Jackson will shift to the first unit, while […]

Wayne Ellington Misses Second Straight Outing

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Wayne Ellington (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Toronto due to a strained right adductor. With Hamidou Diallo (groin) also on the shelf, Josh Jackson figures to see a sizable workload Wednesday, ratcheting up his DFS intrigue. Ellington has remained a consistent three-point marksman for the Pistons when […]

Landry Shamet Enters Starting Five Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Landry Shamet has been bumped up to the starting lineup in place of Kyrie Irving (groin) for Wednesday's contest against the Pacers. The start will mark the first for Shamet in a Nets uniform after drawing 30 starts with the Clippers last year. It's been a rough acclimation to the mix […]

Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet Cleared For Return Wednesday

Toronto Raptors power forward/center Pascal Siakam, point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet, shooting guard/small forward Patrick McCaw and point guard Malachi Flynn have all been given the green light to return to action Wednesday against the Pistons after clearing the league's health and safety protocols. Siakam has missed Toronto's past six games, while VanVleet has been on […]

Meyers Leonard Won’t Play For Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward/center Meyers Leonard was dealt to his new organization Wednesday, but he will not actually see action with the squad. With Oklahoma City receiving a future second-round Draft choice as compensation for Trevor Ariza, they will look to move on from Leonard in the future in light of his off-the-court comments. […]

Hassan Whiteside Returns Wednesday, Has Minutes Cap

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside has been cleared to get back on the floor for Wednesday's game against Washington after having passed through the league's health and safety protocols. Not having suited up since Feb. 21, Whiteside will see his minutes limited versus the Wizards, although he has exceeded the 17-minute mark just once in […]

Josh James Won’t Be Cleared For Opening Day

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Josh James (undisclosed) is nearing a return to the mound, albeit one that will not have him set in time to take the hill for April 1. James had a recent "physical setback" in his recovery and has not yet appeared in a Grapefruit League contest. After an odd statistical campaign […]

Brusdar Graterol Tosses Bullpen Session Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Brusdar Graterol (undisclosed) has been brought along slowly during Cactus League play in 2021, but he was able to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, his latest step in a return to the mound. There were once injury concerns around Graterol's elbow that scuttled a trade involving Boston and Minnesota, […]

Zach Eflin Battles Back Ailment During Camp

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin (back) has been officially tagged day-to-day by manager Joe Girardi after having his back ailment flare up again during a bullpen session. Girardi admitted that he was "a little" concerned by the recurrence of the injury, which is threatening to stunt Eflin's open to 2021. In the two Grapefruit […]

Felix Pena Will Miss 2-4 Weeks With Groin Strain

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Felix Pena (groin) will be sidelined for the next two to four weeks due to a strained right groin that he sustained during Cactus League play Monday. Pena was in competition for a multi-inning relief role with the Halos during camp, with his injury all but assuring that he'll begin […]

Amir Garrett, Lucas Sims Toss Live Sessions Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds relievers Amir Garrett (forearm) and Lucas Sims (elbow) are among those competing for the club's closer gig during spring camp. Both have been eased into the 2021 year, with neither having yet taken the mound for Cactus League action due to respective injuries. On Wednesday, they worked live batting practice sessions, furthering their […]

Boston Names Eduardo Rodriguez As Opening Day Starter

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has been tabbed as the club's Opening Day starter for April 1 versus the Orioles. Rodriguez missed the entire 2020 season after dealing with severe complications stemming from COVID-19, which included myocarditis. The ailment makes Rodriguez something of an unknown heading into the new year, although the Red […]

Danny Santana Will Miss At Least Two More Weeks

Boston Red Sox utility man Danny Santana (foot) was hospitalized earlier in the week due to a foot infection, an ailment which has now been cleared up. Santana was allowed to leave the hospital Wednesday after receiving stitches, but his timeline for a return to game action has been pushed back. Santana appeared in just […]

New York Scratches Dominic Smith From Wednesday’s Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (wrist) was removed from Wednesday's starting nine in Grapefruit League play due to what Mets manager Luis Rojas described as "general wrist soreness." Mallex Smith entered the lineup in his place. Smith is expected to serve as New York's primary left fielder to begin the season, having socked two home runs […]

Franchy Cordero Could Miss Opening Day

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero has been working his way back from a bout with COVID-19, shifting his timeline for his regular-season availability. Manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that there was "a chance" that Cordero would be cleared in time for April 1 against Baltimore, although the team's glut of reserve outfielders could help […]

Tampa Bay Tabs Tyler Glasnow For Opening Day Start

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow will get the ball for the team's Opening Day contest on April 1 versus Miami, marking his first career Opening Day start. Glasnow piled up an elite 38.3 percent strikeout rate last year, buoyed by his 96.9 mph average fastball velocity. He'll be an enormously appealing season-long fantasy asset […]

Kyle Higashioka Working Toward A Return

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka (side) is set to get back behind the plate Saturday as he continues to rehab side soreness, which has limited him to eight Grapefruit League games this season. With Robinson Chirinos (wrist) down, Higashioka has been expected to serve as the primary backup for Gary Sanchez. Across 16 games […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Lineup Picks for March 13, 2021

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 3/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Game of the Day Sacramento @ Atlanta (-4), 238 Defense, you say? Not required.  Since Nate McMillan has taken over as Atlanta’s interim coach, the group has gone […]

Austin Romine Battling A Knee Sprain

Chicago Cubs catcher Austin Romine (knee) figures to be the club's backup catcher during the regular season, although when he'll be cleared to do so isn't apparent. Manager David Ross stated Friday that Romine is "day-to-day" with a sprained right knee and that there isn't a timetable for when he is expected back. Through three […]

New York Scratches Tomas Nido From Friday’s Lineup

New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido (foot) was scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League game against Miami after having fouled a ball off of his foot during batting practice Thursday. While X-rays came back negative, Nido is currently day-to-day. The Mets don't have a clear backup plan behind James McCann should Nido be sidelined for any […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Set For Cactus League Debut Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is on track to serve as the leadoff hitter for Saturday's Cactus League matchup versus the Rangers. Bradley made his unofficial team debut Friday during an intrasquad contest, logging four plate appearances. After being a late signee, Milwaukee is attempting to ramp Bradley up in time to be ready […]

Brent Suter Gets Hit By Line Drive, Avoids Serious Injury

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Brent Suter (hand) was hit by a line drive in the left hand during an intrasquad game Friday, but the injury does not appear serious. Suter is set to undergo further evaluation Saturday before Milwaukee makes any decision about his status moving forward. Set to be one of the anchors of […]

Brandon Belt Logs Batting Practice Session Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel, illness) got back into the swing of spring camp Friday, taking batting practice on the field. Belt has yet to appear in a Cactus League contest as he attempts to ramp up in time for Opening Day. The left-handed hitter is coming off a career year in […]

Jonathan India Remains In Big League Camp Through Cuts

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India got the green light to stick with the Major League squad after the team announced its first round of cuts Friday. With Joey Votto (COVID-19) sidelined, the Reds' infield picture could shift, with Mike Moustakas potentially moving over to first, opening a slot for India to make his Major League […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/12/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Storylines are aplenty Friday, beginning with Jimmy Butler returning back to Chicago in the midst of a stretch that has reestablished him as an elite DFS commodity. Elsewhere around the league, Washington’s much-maligned interior defense will try to figure out how to slow Joel Embiid, the Rockets will attempt to stitch enough healthy and/or eligible […]

Gleyber Torres Eyes Bounce-Back Campaign In 2021

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres saw his production crater during 2020. But checking out his Grapefruit League numbers through Friday, fantasy managers that have pressed pause for the past 365 days could be convinced that he hasn't missed a beat. Torres said that he feels "really well" this spring and he eyes potentially playing […]

Chris Archer Ready To Start Season With Solid Workload

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Chris Archer hasn't pitched in a big league game since Aug. 20, 2019, having worked his way back from the dreaded thoracic outlet syndrome. Archer has come along during the spring and he anticipates being able to throw 4-5 innings in his first start of the year, enough for aggressive […]

Yordan Alvarez Set For Spring Debut Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) has been pegged to serve as the DH in Sunday's Grapefruit League outing against Washington, marking his spring debut. Alvarez has worked his way back from double arthroscopic knee surgery, which limited him to just two games during the 2020 year. When healthy, his power is unquestioned. Currently […]

Wade Miley Eyes Return To Mound Next Week

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Wade Miley (hamstring) departed his first Cactus League outing early Thursday night, but he said Friday that the move was largely precautionary, not wanting to aggravate the ailment so close to the start of the year. Miley is planning on getting back on the hill next week in an attempt to […]

Hunter Harvey Exits Friday With Oblique Injury

Baltimore Orioles right-handed relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (oblique) made it just one pitch through his appearance Friday before departing with a left oblique injury. While Harvey appears to be fortunate in having escaped another shoulder/arm ailment, obliques can be finicky and take extended periods to heal. After having been a heralded prospect coming up through […]