Luguentz Dort Explodes For Career-High 42 Points

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort played one of the best games of his young career in Tuesday's loss to the Jazz. Dort dropped a career-high 42 points with seven threes, shooting 16-for-31 from the field. The Arizona State product rounded out his line with seven boards, four steals, and three assists while committing just […]

Miguel Sano Draws A Pair Of Walks Tuesday

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox. Sano has been slumping to start the season, so it was nice to see him put together a couple of patient at-bats. The 27-year-old slugger is batting just .086 with a 40 percent strikeout […]

J.A. Happ Allows Two Runs In No Decision

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ failed to factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox. Happ pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two runs on four hits with three strikeouts compared to one walk. The veteran left-hander had a pretty smooth start up until the fifth inning, as he worked 1-2-3 frames in […]

J.T. Realmuto To Sit Out First Game Of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will sit out the first game of his team's doubleheader against the Mets on Tuesday. The Phillies will give the veteran backstop a rest game- but fantasy managers should expect him behind the plate for the night game. Andrew Knapp will be behind the plate for the afternoon contest. Realmuto […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup With Illness

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with an illness. Cruz will miss the opening game of the series against the Red Sox with a non-COVID-related illness. If Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez's illnesses are any indication, this shouldn't be a long absence for Cruz. Miguel Sano will get a […]

Zac Gallen Activated Off Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) was officially activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of his scheduled start against the Athletics. Gallen recovered nicely from a hairline fracture in his right forearm and is poised to help fantasy managers who stashed him in drafts right off the bat. Considering he didn't […]

Matt Olson, Sean Murphy Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) and catcher Sean Murphy are not in Tuesday's lineup for the contest against the Diamondbacks. It's a routine day off for Murphy, who has collected three hits in his last two games after going hitless in his first seven. Olson was expected to sit out a game after […]

Max Kepler Sitting On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is taking a seat for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. Kepler is sitting with left-hander Martin Perez on the mound for Boston. The veteran outfielder has yet to hit a homer but has 11 combined runs scored and RBI in nine games so far this season. Kyle Garlick- who […]

Zack Britton Begins Throwing Program

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) has started a throwing program at Yankee Stadium this week. Britton, who is on the 60-day injured list, is recovering from surgery to remove a bone chip on his throwing elbow, though he appears to be doing well, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone said that the veteran […]

Josh Donaldson Not In Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is not in Tuesday's lineup for the contest against the Red Sox. The veteran third baseman is reportedly nearing a return to game action, though his fantasy managers will have to wait a bit longer for that to occur. Donaldson could crack the starting lineup for one of […]

Byron Buxton's Breakout Has Arrived

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton may be reaching his sky-high potential in 2021. Buxton is off to a red-hot start, slashing .481/.548/.1.185 with five homers through his first 31 plate appearances- and he has the underlying statistics to back up the incredible slash line. Not only is the 27-year-old hitting the ball harder than ever […]

Zion Williamson Scores 30-Plus For Third Straight Contest

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson continued his red-hot offensive play in Monday's victory over Sacramento. Williamson netted 30 points with six boards, four assists, and a block in 39 minutes. The 20-year-old has now scored 30-plus points in each of his last three games and is averaging 26.5 a night for the season. Most […]

Brandon Ingram With Strong Two-Way Effort Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram put together a strong effort on both ends of the floor in Monday's 117-110 win over the Kings. Ingram scored a team-high 34 points with seven assists, six rebounds, three triples, two blocks, and a steal. He was quite efficient, shooting 11-for-18 from the field, 3-for-8 from deep, and […]

De'Aaron Fox Goes Off For 43 Points

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox was unstoppable on Monday night in a loss to the Pelicans. Fox dropped 43 points with six rebounds, six assists, five triples, and a steal in 39 minutes. The 23-year-old shot well from the field and beyond the arc, though he probably could have had an even better day with […]

Luis Arraez Reaches Base Safely Four Times Against Seattle

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez was a tough out for the Mariners on Sunday. Despite his team's loss, Arraez collected two hits and two walks while scoring a pair of runs- it's his third multi-hit game of the season. Interestingly enough, his increased discipline at the plate, career-high 13.3 percent walk rate, has come with […]

Byron Buxton Clubs Fifth Round-Tripper Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and four RBI in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Mariners. Buxton's home run was the farthest-hit ball in the game, as it traveled 428 feet at an exit velocity of 110.8 MPH. It wasn't the only damage he did in the game, […]

Alex Colome Blows Second Save On Sunday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome was saddled with the loss on Sunday against the Mariners. Colome came on in the ninth inning with a one-run lead looking to pick up his third save of the season but wound up registering his second blown save of the year. The 32-year-old was bound to see some […]

Matt Shoemaker Hit With No-Decision Against Mariners

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker didn't factor into the decision against the Mariners on Sunday. Shoemaker pitched five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out seven batters with just one free pass allowed. The veteran right-hander was cruising through five frames with no runs allowed but ran into trouble in the […]

Nelson Cruz Belts Fourth Home Run Of Season

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Mariners. Cruz's third-inning blast registered an exit velocity of 105 MPH, as he continues to be one of the league's very best at putting the barrel of the bat to the ball. The […]

Michael Pineda Records Quality Start On Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda was solid despite a no-decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners. Pineda recorded a quality start, pitching six innings while allowing two runs on four hits with six strikeouts compared to no walks. The veteran had two mistakes on the day- a pair of home runs allowed- though […]

Luis Arraez Hits First Round-Tripper Of Season

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez went 1-for-3 with a home run, a sacrifice fly, and three RBI in Thursday's blowout win over the Mariners. Arraez drove Miguel Sano home with a sacrifice fly in the fifth, then belted a two-run shot in the seventh to extend the lead to 10-2. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect too […]

Mitch Garver Belts Three-Run Homer Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver belted his second home run of the season in a 10-2 win over Seattle Thursday. Garver's homer left the bat at an exit velocity of 106.3 MPH and traveled 435 feet, the farthest-hit ball in the game. He rocketed a double and came around to score in his third trip […]

Byron Buxton Goes Yard For Fourth Time This Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over the Mariners. Buxton clubbed his fourth homer of the season- tying him for the major-league lead- a 109.6 MPH bullet of a long ball. Seven of his eight hits have gone for […]

Jose Berrios Fans Eight In Second Win Of Season

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios earned his second win of the season in Thursday's 10-2 defeat of the Mariners. Berrios pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out eight batters with three walks. The 26-year-old right-hander had an easy first but got himself into and out of trouble in the […]

Jusuf Nurkic Available Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (knee) is available for Thursday night's game against the Jazz. Nurkic missed a game with right knee inflammation but will be back out there, presumably with a cap on his minutes. Enes Kanter will likely return to the bench unit, though he could still be a factor in DFS […]

Kyle Kuzma Ruled Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Miami. It wasn't a good sign when Kuzma went from probable to a game-time call- and the team ultimately opted to sit him for the contest after he experienced tightness in his leg during shootaround. His absence will be felt […]

Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Roby Out Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (concussion) and forward Isaiah Roby (concussion) have been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers. This will be Dort's seventh absence and Roby's third, as both players remain in the league's concussion protocols. Aleksej Pokusevski should be in line for heavy usage once again, with Theo Maledon and […]

Tyler Herro Suiting Up Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is suiting up for Thursday's game against the Lakers. Herro was expected to play, though it's nice to get the official word. Herro looked good in his last outing on Tuesday, scoring 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting. He should be expected to play his usual number of minutes, albeit […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Play Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) was left off the team's injury report, suggesting that he'll be playing for the second leg of the team's back-to-back on Thursday against the Bucks. The Mavericks have managed Porzingis' workload this year, though it appears as if the team may be ready to turn him loose for both […]

Zach LaVine, Coby White, Lauri Markkanen Suiting Up Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (ankle) and guard Coby White (neck) are available to play in Thursday's game against the Raptors. Forward Lauri Markkanen (leg) is also suiting up for the contest. All three were considered probable- and have yet to miss time for their respective ailments, so this doesn't come as too surprising. All […]