Aristides Aquino Has Minor League Options Left

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino, who burst onto the scene in 2019, has minor league options remaining, which will make it even tougher to crack the Opening Day roster after the Reds added outfielders Nick Castellanos and Shogo Akiyama in free agency. Aquino hit .320 with 14 home runs and a 1.160 OPS in his […]

Rowdy Tellez On The Roster Bubble

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez appears to be facing an uphill battle to make the roster out of spring training. Toronto must pick three of infielder Joe Panik, outfielders Derek Fisher and Anthony Alford and Tellez. Fisher and Alford are out of minor league options and Panik is almost a sure bet to […]

Erick Fedde May Start In Minors

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde is eligible for a fourth year of minor league options because he's accrued fewer than five full seasons in the majors or minors. Fedde was drafted in 2014 but didn't start pitching in the minors until June of 2015 because of Tommy John surgery. Because he has another year […]

Kyrie Irving Out For Remainder Of Season

Updating a previous report, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is receiving season-ending shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the season. From a Nets organization perspective, this is a no-brainer and management is looking at the long-term picture with Kevin Durant (Achilles) on track to play next season. For fantasy, this is […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/20/20): NBA DFS Lineups

The time has arrived!  The NBA is back from the All-Star break as teams return refreshed to finish the season.  All-Star weekend was awesome this year.  My favorite moment of the weekend was watching both teams ramp up the intensity, and play as hard as I have seen in recent memory during the fourth quarter.  LeBron […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/20/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

All-Star break and our break from NBA DFS is finally over. With the return of basketball, we have a six-game slate with one major play sticking out due to some recent injury news. Since Kyrie Irving re-aggravated a shoulder injury, Spencer Dinwiddie for just $6,900 against any defense is a steal. Specifically against the 76ers […]

Franchy Cordero Destined For Platoon Role

It is increasingly likely that San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero will be part of a platoon in 2020. Even if Cordero outperforms projected starting center fielder Trent Grisham in spring training, MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell still believes he won’t play every day. The 25-year-old lefty owns a career .573 OPS against southpaws, paving the possibility […]

Kemba Walker Ruled Out for Friday

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was limited during Wednesday's practice as a precaution. He has been dealing with left knee soreness, but was able to play 29 minutes during the All-Star Game. It didn't sound like Walker was going to miss this […]

Wayne Ellington is Questionable for Friday

New York Knicks guard Wayne Ellington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks may decide to let younger players get more minutes as the season goes on. That means Ellington's role on the team could slowly be declining. Damyean Dotson would see more minutes in the rotation if […]

Elfrid Payton is Questionable for Friday

New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Payton is dealing with right ankle soreness, so hopefully he'll be able to suit up here. He has been the Knicks best option at point guard all season, so losing him hurts. Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank […]

Dragan Bender Signs With Warriors

Free-agent forward Dragan Bender plans to sign a 10-day deal with the Golden State Warriors. He was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks roughly two weeks ago when they needed to open up a roster spot for Marvin Williams. Bender hasn't been able to do much during his time in the NBA, but we'll see if […]

Derrick Walton Jr. Signs With Pistons

Free-agent guard Derrick Walton Jr. plans to sign a 10-day deal with the Detroit Pistons. He was waived by the Atlanta Hawks after he was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade-deadline move. The Pistons could use the extra depth with Reggie Jackson accepting a buyout. However, the Pistons have other guards that […]

Eric Gordon is Unlikely to Play on Thursday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (shin) is unlikely to suit up for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said it was likely that Gordon would return for Saturday's contest versus the Utah Jazz. Austin Rivers, Ben McLemore, and Danuel House will see more minutes without Gordon available. House is likely […]

Kyrie Irving Might Be Done For The Season

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (shoulder) is expected to undergo a procedure on his right shoulder and is sidelined indefinitely. He missed 26 games earlier in the season due to the same issue. He received a cortisone shots in order to deal with the pain, but it appears that wasn't enough. Spencer Dinwiddie and Caris […]

Damian Lillard Could Miss Three or Four Games

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (groin) was unable to practice on Thursday and said he could miss three or four games. There's a good chance that Lillard is out until the end of the month. C.J. McCollum will be asked to handle the ball more often and take more shots than usual. Anfernee Simons […]

Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada To Hit At Top Of Lineup

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said he's leaning towards shortstop Tim Anderson and second baseman/third baseman Yoan Moncada hitting in the first two spots in the lineup. Anderson hit a career-high .335 while slamming 18 home runs, driving in 56 and stealing 17 bases in 123 games. Moncada also had an excellent season, slashing […]

No Lingering Thumb Issues For Javier Baez

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said there are no lingering thumb issues for shortstop Javier Baez. "He's told me no. I've asked him that. I asked him that a while back with the training in the offseason, and I haven't heard anything from our training staff on that subject. So as far as I know, […]

David Pastrnak Scores Overtime Winner On Wednesday

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak buried his league-leading 43rd goal of the season and added an assist in his team's 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. The 23-year-old picked up a secondary helper on Patrice Bergeron's first-period goal and sent his Bruins home with the full two points by lighting the lamp on […]

Ian Happ Will Mostly Play Center Field

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Ian Happ will mostly play center field this spring, according to manager David Ross. It's not a surprise, given all the team's options at third and second base. David Bote, Daniel Descalso, Nico Hoerner and Jason Kipnis will battle for playing time at second base in camp. Happ's primary competition in center […]

Aaron Judge To Resume Hitting Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (shoulder) threw again on Thursday and is expected to resume his hitting program on Friday while hitting in the cages and taking soft toss. The Yankees are being cautious with Judge after he came to camp with a sore right shoulder. The 6-foot-7, 282-pound slugger should be fine for […]

Will Barton Could Return on Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (knee) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. He is dealing with right knee inflammation, but has a chance to return for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been sidelined since early December, so the Nuggets aren't expected to push him too hard. He won't have much […]

Thomas Bryant Might Play on Friday

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was able to practice on Wednesday, so that's a good sign going forward. The Wizards might ease him back into action, but more information should be known before tip-off on Friday. Bryant is expected to be under […]

Luis Severino Shut Down With Forearm Soreness

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (forearm) is being shut down with forearm soreness and will be evaluated on Friday. The arm issue has been bothering him off and on since last October. Severino is a high-end fantasy starter when he's healthy -- he was an All-Star in 2017 and 2018 -- but he […]

Jonathan Lucroy Had Surgery On Neck

Boston Red Sox catcher Jonathan Lucroy (neck) said he had surgery for a herniated disc in his neck that had been bothering him for the last three years. "I'd like to sit here and make excuses and say it's the reason I haven't been good, but I'm not going to. It did affect me," Lucroy […]

Kemba Walker is Limited During Wednesday's Practice

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee, rest) was limited during Wednesday's practice as a precaution. He played 29 minutes during the All-Star game, so the Celtics are making sure he's well rested for the second half. Fantasy owners shouldn't be concerned that Walker was unable to practice. He should be fine for Friday's game against […]

Ty Buttrey Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey (oblique) played catch on Thursday and threw at around 60-70 percent intensity and "felt good, no pain, throwing." Buttrey had an MRI exam less than week ago on his oblique, but he's expected to be ready by Opening Day as the primary eighth-inning setup man for Hansel Robles. […]

Robert Williams Won't Play During Road Trip

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams (hip) has been ruled out for the upcoming four-game road trip. However, he was active during Wednesday's practice, so that's a good sign moving forward. There's a chance that Williams is able to return by the end of the month. Enes Kanter and Daniel Theis will continue to split up […]

Marc Gasol Won't Play on Friday

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It doesn't sound like the team is sure when Gasol is going to be back in the lineup. Serge Ibaka will continue to start at center until Gasol is ready to play again. Chris Boucher will see more […]

J.T. Realmuto Loses Arbitration Case

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto lost his salary arbitration case and will make $10 million in 2020 instead of the $12.4 million he was requesting, according to a source. Realmuto was an All-Star for the second straight season in 2019 and hit .275/.328/.493 with a career-high 25 home runs, 83 RBI and nine stolen bases […]

Ben Simmons is Questionable Against Nets

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He's dealing with lower back tightness, so a final decision likely won't be made until closer to tip-off. Josh Richardson, Tobias Harris, and Joel Embiid would be more involved if Simmons is unable to play. Fantasy owners will […]