Nick Nelson Saddled With The Loss Friday

New York Yankees pitcher Nick Nelson took the loss in Friday's 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Rays. Nelson served as an opener for New York, pitching one inning and allowing two runs on two hits with a pair of walks and strikeouts. Command was an issue for the 25-year-old, as 15 of his […]

Josh Donaldson In Lineup Against Angels On Friday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. Donaldson sat out Thursday's game as part of the team's new strategy for managing his workload- though manager Rocco Baldelli said that the veteran third baseman would play a couple of days in a row over the weekend […]

Byron Buxton Remains Out Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hamstring) remains sidelined on Friday. Buxton is dealing with a tight hamstring, an ailment that has cost him four games. The 27-year-old plans to test out the injury on the field before the game against the Angels, with manager Rocco Baldelli saying earlier that the team was assessing his availability […]

Wil Myers Back In Lineup, Tommy Pham Takes A Seat Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers (knee) will make his return to the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers. Fellow outfielder Tommy Pham is taking a seat on the bench for the opening game of the series. Myers missed three games due to patellar tendinitis in his right knee- though fantasy managers will […]

Justin Upton Returns To Lineup Friday Against Twins

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) is back in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Twins. Upton missed the last two games due to back stiffness but is slotted into the cleanup spot against Twins' left-hander Lewis Thorpe. The veteran outfielder is off to a slow start at the dish, as he's batting […]

Mike Moustakas Scratched From Friday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (illness) is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Indians. Moustakas came down with a non-COVID-related illness and will be forced to sit out the contest, with Kyle Farmer drawing the start at third against Indians' left-hander Logan Allen. Farmer owns a career .287 batting average and .750 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Activated Off Injured List

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) has been activated off the 10-day injured list Friday. Tatis was expected to return for the weekend series against the Dodgers- he'll bat second against Walker Buehler on Friday night. The star shortstop certainly runs the risk of aggravating his shoulder, though he should remain his usual […]

Kyle Tucker Taking A Seat Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is taking a seat on the bench for Friday night's game against the Seattle Mariners. Tucker will give way to Chaz McCormick in right field, who will bat eighth against Mariners' southpaw Yusei Kikuchi. Tucker's fantasy managers should expect him back for the second game of the series. The 24-year-old […]

Jay Bruce Not In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Jay Bruce is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays. Bruce started each of the last two games but will cede the first-base duties to DJ LeMahieu, with Rougned Odor getting the start at second. Bruce is batting just .118 with one home run and 13 strikeouts […]

Gleyber Torres Batting Third Friday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres will bat third against Rays' right-hander Michael Wacha. It's the first time this season that Torres will slot into the number-three spot in the batting order, as manager Aaron Boone attempts to get his underperforming lineup- and shortstop- going. The 24-year-old has posted a .705 OPS in 118 career […]

Hansel Robles Struggles Against Red Sox

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles struggled mightily in Thursday's outing against the Red Sox. Robles entered the game in an attempt to preserve starting pitcher Michael Pineda's seven-inning gem, but the results weren't pretty. He didn't have command of the strike zone, as he hit a batter, walked two, and was charged with three […]

Playing Time An Early Concern For Clint Frazier

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier had an optimistic outlook surrounding him coming out of spring training when he was named the team's starting left fielder. However, it's been more of the same story for Frazier, who has been stuck in a near-even split for reps with Brett Gardner, having started six games to Gardner's […]

Max Kepler Delivers Game-Winning Hit Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went 1-for-5 with an RBI single in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. Facing Adam Ottavino in the bottom of the ninth, Kepler looped a single into center to score Luis Arraez, winning the game for Minnesota and snapping a five-game losing streak. Five of Kepler's nine hits this […]

Miguel Sano Goes Yard For First Time This Season

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and a solo homer. Sano's homer was his first of the season, a 404-foot blast that left his bat at an exit velocity of 107.3 MPH. The 27-year-old third baseman has been in the midst of a slump, though he's now put […]

Luis Arraez Has Four-Hit Day Thursday

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez went 4-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in a 4-3 win over the Red Sox on Thursday. Arraez snapped a three-game hitless streak in a big way with his fourth multi-hit game of the season. He later scampered home to score the winning run on a Max Kepler […]

Michael Pineda Tosses Seven Shutout Innings In No-Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda had his best outing of the season despite not factoring into the decision. Pineda pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six batters. The 32-year-old right-hander was missing bats all afternoon, as he generated 15 whiffs, 10 of them coming on his slider. […]

Lewis Thorpe To Start Friday's Game

Minnesota Twins pitcher Lewis Thorpe is slated to make a start on Friday against the Angels. Relief pitcher Shaun Anderson was sent down to the alternate site to make room for Thorpe, who will make his regular-season debut after an impressive spring. The 25-year-old southpaw had a rough 2020 season but looked impressive this spring, […]

Collin Sexton Available Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (groin) is available to play in Thursday's game against the Warriors. Sexton was a late scratch Wednesday, so no one would have blamed Cleveland for sitting him Thursday, though he'll make his return after a three-game absence. His return will mean fewer chances for Darius Garland and a return to […]

Luguentz Dort Left Off Friday's Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (shoulder) was left off of Friday's injury report, seemingly indicating that he'll be available for the tilt against the Pistons. Dort missed a game with a sore shoulder, though he was excellent in his last time out, exploding for a career-high 42 points and seven threes. He's an intriguing […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aleksej Pokusevski Out Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (foot) and forward Aleksej Pokusevski (arm) are both out for Friday's game against the Pistons. Gilgeous-Alexander remains out with plantar fasciitis- and it wouldn't be entirely surprising to see the team shut him down for the remainder of the season with little left to play for. Pokusevski's absence should […]

Lonzo Ball Listed As Probable For Friday's Game

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Wizards. Ball has missed the last four games with a hip injury, though it sure seems like he'll be back in action against Washington. With Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) sidelined, Ball could be in line for a fair amount […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Suiting Up, Donte DiVincenzo Out

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is suiting up for Thursday's game against Atlanta. Guard Donte Divincenzo won't be joining him on the court, as he is set to miss his first game with a sore toe. Antetokounmpo makes his return to the hardwood after a six-game absence against a favorable opponent in the Hawks, […]

Tobias Harris, Dwight Howard Questionable For Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) and center Dwight Howard (knee) are questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers. Harris seems more likely to go than Howard, who missed the team's last contest. If the veteran big man can't play- Joel Embiid would see all the minutes he can handle- with Mike Scott perhaps backing […]

Trae Young A Game-Time Call, Danilo Gallinari Out Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (calf) will be a game-time call for Thursday's matchup versus the Bucks. Forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) has been ruled out for the contest. Both players were thought to be trending towards playing, though Gallinari will be forced to miss his third consecutive game. Young seems like he's going to miss […]

Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee To Be Rested Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (rest) won't play in Friday's game against the Thunder. Center Mason Plumlee (rest) and guard Wayne Ellington (rest) will also take a seat on the bench for the first half of a back-to-back as the 16-39 Pistons opt to throw in the towel for a game. Isaiah Stewart should see […]

Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby Resting Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (rest), forward Pascal Siakam (rest), and forward OG Anunoby (rest) will all be taking a seat for Friday's contest against the Magic. The Raptors have been conservative with their core players lately, particularly Lowry, who is set to miss his third straight game due to rest. Fred VanVleet, who is […]

Kawhi Leonard Questionable, Paul George Off Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers. Forward Paul George (rest) was left off the injury report- and will be available for the contest. Leonard has missed each of the last three games, and George would be in line for heavy usage if the former is forced […]

Adalberto Mondesi Making Some Progress

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is making some progress in his recovery from an oblique injury. Mondesi was able to "do some more movements" per manager Mike Matheny- and he seems to be progressing well. The speedster is still without a timetable for return- though it's certainly positive news that he's able to build […]

Willy Adames, Mike Zunino Sitting On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames and catcher Mike Zunino will get days off on Thursday. Both Adames and Zunino are in the midst of slumps, having each gone hitless in their last seven trips to the plate. Joey Wendle will get the start at short with Francisco Mejia behind the plate. Wendle is heating […]

Pedro Severino Sitting For Second Game Of Doubleheader

Baltimore Orioles catcher Pedro Severino will sit for the nightcap of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mariners. Severino went 1-for-3 with a base hit in the afternoon game, snapping a four game-streak without a hit. Chance Sisco will assume the catching duties and bat ninth against right-hander Justin Dunn.