David Dahl Getting A Breather Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl will get a breather on Thursday and won't be in the lineup against the Rays. Dahl snapped a five-game hitless streak on Wednesday, collecting a pair of hits and RBI in the 5-1 win over Tampa Bay. Eli White will return to the lineup after a day off and bat […]

Kole Calhoun Not In Thursday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals. Calhoun is getting the day off after recently making his return from the injured list, as he collected four hits, two runs scored, and an RBI in his first two contests. Pavin Smith will get the start in right […]

Gary Sanchez Showing Improved Plate Discipline So Far In 2021

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez had nowhere to go but up after a disastrous 2020 season. Sanchez is off to a much-needed good start at the plate this year, slashing .265/.375/.471 with two homers, though it's been his improved decision-making at the plate that has really impressed so far. The 28-year-old backstop has made […]

Ryan Jeffers Behind The Plate For Thursday's Contest

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers will be behind the plate for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, with Mitch Garver getting a day off. Jeffers will bat eighth against Red Sox right-hander Garrett Richards, who allowed two home runs in his last outing against the Orioles. Jeffers has just three hits in 17 at-bats this […]

Josh Donaldson Taking A Seat Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson will take a seat on the bench for Thursday's contest against Boston. Donaldson made his return from the injured list in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader and looked healthy, rapping a single, drawing a walk, and scoring a run. Manager Rocco Baldelli made it clear before the season […]

Byron Buxton Not In Thursday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hamstring) is not in Thursday's lineup for the series finale against the Red Sox. Buxton sat both of Wednesday's games due to a tight hamstring- though manager Rocco Baldelli indicated that the team is just being cautious with their talented outfielder, who has played more than 100 games just once […]

Luka Doncic Hits Game-Winner In Wednesday's Win

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic filled up the box score and hit the game-winner in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies. Doncic scored 29 points with nine assists, five boards, three triples, a pair of steals and a block in 34 minutes. The superstar guard was stumbling as he caught an entry pass but tossed up […]

Aaron Judge Belts Two Homers In Wednesday's Loss

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays. Judge had gone four games without a dinger but resoundingly snapped his homer-less streak with a couple of Statcast blasts, most notably his second, which traveled 426 feet at an exit velocity of 11.9 […]

Josh Donaldson Walks And Scores A Run In Return

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson made his return to the lineup for the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader. Donaldson went 1-for-2 at the plate, walking once and scoring a run in the 7-1 loss. The 34-year-old answered any questions about the condition of his hamstring immediately. He singled in his first at-bat, went from first […]

Jose Berrios Shaky In Loss To Red Sox

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios was saddled with the loss in Wednesday's nightcap against the Red Sox. Berrios pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on four hits with five strikeouts compared to three walks. The 26-year-old hurler was cruising along through three frames before the wheels fell off in the fourth, as he […]

Fred VanVleet Could Return Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (hip) could make his return to the court on Friday. VanVleet is serving his one-game suspension, which indicates that he is past his hip injury. In a confusing turn of events, head coach Nick Nurse initially said that the update on VanVleet's injury was not good on Tuesday night, though he […]

Nerlens Noel A Late Scratch With Sore Ankle

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (ankle) was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Pelicans. Noel was initially listed as a starter though he was ruled out late with a sore ankle. Backup big man Taj Gibson drew the start in his absence. It doesn't sound like something that will keep Noel, who is averaging […]

Richaun Holmes To Be Sidelined For Next Three Games

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (hamstring) will miss the team's next three contests as he deals with a hamstring injury. Holmes had to leave Monday's game early due to a sore right hamstring- and an MRI confirmed a strain to the muscle, meaning the 27-year-old big man will miss Wednesday's contest and won't travel with […]

Jimmy Butler Suiting Up Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Butler was listed as questionable after spraining his right ankle during Tuesday's game, though he'll be out there for the contest against Denver. The veteran forward struggled against Phoenix his last time out but had scored 20-plus points on 50 […]

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk Enters Starting Five

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk will enter the starting five with Luguentz Dort (shoulder) sidelined Wednesday. Mykhailiuk should be headed for 25-plus minutes against the Warriors, a workload that has yielded double-figure scoring efforts from the 23-year-old each time this season. Golden State allows the 13th-most points per game to shooting guards, so Mykhailiuk […]

Myles Turner, Doug McDermott To Miss Wednesday's Contest

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) and forward Doug McDermott (ankle) have been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with Houston. Both were listed as questionable, with Turner missing his fifth consecutive contest and McDermott his first, as the latter recently tweaked his ankle during Tuesday's game. Turner's continued absence will mean more defensive opportunities for […]

Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke Suiting Up Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (rest) and Chuma Okeke (hip) are suiting up for Wednesday's contest against the Bulls. Harris returns after a one-game absence due to rest, meaning Dwayne Bacon will go back to a bench role. Okeke is dealing with a hip ailment and will be on a minutes' restriction once again- knocking […]

Marcus Morris Sr. A Late Scratch

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (rest) was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup for rest purposes. It's the second half of a back-to-back- and the Clippers are already down Kawhi Leonard (foot) and Paul George (rest), so they opted to give the veteran forward a breather. Nicolas Batum and Patrick Patterson will see […]

Byron Buxton Dealing With Tight Hamstring

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hamstring) was held out of the lineup for the nightcap Wednesday due to a tight hamstring. Buxton was unable to suit up for either game against the Red Sox in Wednesday's doubleheader, though the team said that he's fine and that he was held out for precautionary reasons. Buxton's fantasy […]

Jorge Polanco Drives In Two

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco went 1-for-3 with a two-run single in a 3-2 loss to the Red Sox, the first game of a doubleheader. Polanco had just five hits in 42 at-bats heading into the contest, so it was nice to see him come through with runners in scoring position, a potential booster […]

Kenta Maeda Unable To Keep Bases Empty In Loss

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was hit with his first loss of the season in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to the Red Sox. Maeda pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs- two earned- on seven hits with five strikeouts and a pair of walks. The veteran right-hander struggled to keep the bases clear in the […]

Max Fried Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a strained right hamstring. Fried suffered the injury while running the bases during Tuesday's game, though it's fair to wonder if it was something that has been bothering him, as his first three starts have been less-than-stellar. Perhaps […]

Bryan Mata Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox pitcher Bryan Mata (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday to repair a slight UCL tear in his elbow. Mata was shut down in spring training with the elbow injury and originally wasn't slated to have the surgery- though it was deemed necessary- and the top pitching prospect now faces a recovery […]

Christian Yelich To Miss Another Game Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will be out for a third consecutive game Wednesday. Yelich is still experiencing tightness in his back, an ailment that forced him out of Sunday's game. The star slugger is still considered day-to-day, so fantasy managers shouldn't be without his services for too much longer- though more information will […]

Justin Upton Won't Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) won't make his return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Royals. Upton was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a stiff back, though it doesn't appear to be an ailment that will keep him off the field for long. It could actually be a blessing in disguise for […]

Mitch Garver Not In Lineup For First Game Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is not in the lineup for the afternoon game against the Red Sox on Wednesday. Garver is getting a breather for the first contest of the doubleheader against Boston, with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate batting eighth against Nathan Eovaldi. Fantasy managers should expect Garver back in the lineup against […]

Byron Buxton Sitting For Day Game Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will take a seat for the matinee game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. Buxton is getting a well-deserved breather after appearing in nine of the Twins' first 10 games this season. Manager Rocco Baldelli will give the outfielder a breather before inserting the slugger back into the lineup […]

Wil Myers Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers (knee) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. Myers had to leave Tuesday's game after moving awkwardly while trying to make a defensive play, ultimately ending up with right knee inflammation. It seems like the veteran outfielder is day-to-day for now, with Jurickson Profar […]

Mike Conley Hands Out Season-High 14 Assists

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley ran the offense masterfully in Tuesday's 106-96 victory over Oklahoma City. Conley dished out a season-high 14 assists and committed no turnovers in 34 minutes. The veteran guard rounded out his line with 15 points, three triples, two boards, a pair of steals, and a block. Conley didn't shoot the […]

Rudy Gobert Records Double-Double With Seven Blocks

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert showed why he's in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation once again in Tuesday's 106-96 win over the Thunder. Gobert notched his second consecutive double-double, but it was on the defensive end where he had his biggest impact, as he swatted seven shots and recorded one steal. The French […]