Carson Whisenhunt Shines In Season Debut

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher prospect Carson Whisenhunt excelled in his first start of the season for Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. The lefty tossed three innings and allowed one hit with no runs, no walks and six strikeouts. He also had an impressive 12 swings and misses. Despite a slow start to the offseason with […]

Luis Garcia Ahead Of Schedule

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) threw 15 pitches off a mound on Monday and is "ahead of schedule" in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, according to manager Joe Espada. Garcia had Tommy John surgery last May, so even if Garcia doesn't have any setbacks in his recovery, he's unlikely to make his 2024 […]

Justin Verlander Throws Three-Inning BP Session Monday

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (shoulder) threw a three-inning, 52-pitch live batting practice session on Monday. He said that ramping up to full velocity after an inning break was his focus again. Asked if he expects to go on a minor-league rehab assignment next, Verlander said, "I think so." Verlander was forced to start the […]

Diamondbacks Promote Jorge Barrosa

The Arizona Diamondbacks promoted outfield prospect Jorge Barrosa on Monday. Barrosa will take the spot of Alek Thomas (hamstring) who was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's matchup. The 5-foot-5, switch-hitter hit .274 with 13 homers, 65 RBI and 15 stolen bases last season for Triple-A Reno and was 2-for-8 this season. […]

Josh Hader, Bryan Abreu Unavailable Monday Night

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader and right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu are both unavailable on Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Joe Espada. Hader pitched three of the first four games of the season against the New York Yankees over the weekend, and Abreu threw on Saturday and Sunday during the team's […]

Paul Skenes On Fast Track To Big Leagues

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Paul Skenes should be considered a fast riser after his dominant season debut on Saturday for Triple-A Indianapolis. It was a strong performance for last year's first overall pick that saw him strikeout five in three innings with no hits or walks allowed. The LSU product had a strong spring […]

Kobe Bufkin Returns To Hawks Lineup Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin (toe) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Monday versus Chicago. He will be back in action after missing 14 games with a sprained big toe. Bufkin's return should ease Dejounte Murray's load, with Trent Forrest being pushed into the third point guard role. However, Bufkin won't be […]

Eloy Jimenez Day-To-Day After MRI Exam

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) is considered day-to-day after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. For now, the team will play a man short. Jimenez injured his left-adductor muscle running out a ground ball on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers and didn't play in Monday's loss to the […]

Anthony Volpe Back On Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (illness) is back at shortstop and is hitting seventh on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Ryne Nelson. Volpe was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros with a stomach illness, but he's apparently feeling better a day later and is back in action. The 22-year-old […]

Ayo Dosunmu Upgraded To Available Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (illness) will be good to go on Monday versus Atlanta, as the team has upgraded him from probable to available. Dosunmu has missed only two games all season and is feeling well enough to play on Monday despite battling an upper respiratory illness. The 24-year-old has greatly improved his form […]

Diamondbacks Place Alek Thomas On Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfielder Alek Thomas (left) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a strained left hamstring and recalled outfielder Jorge Barrosa up from the minor leagues in a corresponding move. Thomas injured his hamstring on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies and will now be forced to miss at least the next […]

Alex Caruso Ready To Face Hawks

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) will make a 17th consecutive appearance on Monday against Atlanta. The team has upgraded him from probable to available. Caruso has started all but one of the last 16 games and will enter Monday's matchup following an impressive 21-point effort against Minnesota. He's well-positioned to produce another good offensive […]

Jordan Romano To Get Back Off The Mound Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano (elbow) is slated to get back off a mound on Tuesday as he continues to recover from an elbow issue. While the ailment isn't expected to keep the closer out long, it still cost him an injured list stint to begin the season. The 30-year-old has been one of […]

EPL Betting Picks and FPL Game Previews for Matchday 31: English Premier League

The EPL season rolls on and so does the coverage from the RotoBaller soccer team. We're offering up our favorite betting pick for each game, along with a score prediction, and will include a player to look out for in fantasy from each fixture. Before you read on, remember these essential things: betting on sports […]

Parker Meadows On The Bench Against Lefty

Detroit Tigers outfielders Parker Meadows and Kerry Carpenter are both on the bench on Monday with the team facing a left-hander. With Meadows and Carpenter on the bench, Matt Vierling will start in center field and bat leadoff, while Mark Canha will start in left field and hit fifth against New York Mets left-hander Sean […]

Erik Swanson Throws Bullpen Monday

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Monday and felt good, according to manager John Schneider. Swanson has been sidelined by a forearm issue recently that forced him to the injured list to begin the season. The injury is a tough blow, as Swanson could have been in line for […]

John Konchar Downgraded To Out On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward John Konchar (foot) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Monday's contest against Detroit. He will miss a fourth consecutive contest. With Konchar absent, Scotty Pippen Jr. will continue to start for the Grizzlies, with Jordan Goodwin and Luke Kennard also in a position to play larger roles on the backcourt. […]

Brian Harman Is Making First Start At Valero Since 2019

It's been a few years since Brian Harman has played at TPC San Antonio, and it's no understatement that he's in a whole other stratosphere now than he was five years ago. The left-hander is coming off a missed cut at the Valspar where he lost strokes everywhere except around the greens (0.33 strokes gained […]

Jordan Montgomery Throws 50 Pitches Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery threw three innings and 50 pitches in a simulated game at Salt River Fields. Montgomery is scheduled to make a Triple-A start for Reno on Sunday and is aiming to make his D-backs debut on April 16 after making four Triple-A starts. It was a career year for the 6-foot-6 […]

Santi Aldama Cleared To Play Monday

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (illness) will be available on Monday versus Detroit. He missed Saturday's clash with an illness and had a questionable tag entering Monday, but the team has upgraded him to available. Aldama plays a big role on the Grizzlies' frontcourt. He averaged 13.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks with 2.2 […]

Taj Gibson Ruled Out Monday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Taj Gibson (hamstring) won't be in the lineup against Memphis on Monday. The veteran has been downgraded from doubtful to out. Gibson likely wouldn't have seen time on the court anyway, as he's only played in one game for the Pistons since signing with the team on March 6. His next opportunity […]

Alec Burleson Hitting The Pine Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson will be on the bench when his club kicks off a series with the Padres and right-hander Matt Waldron. The 25-year-old wnt 1-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers while Matt Carpenter will re-enter the lineup and take designated hitter duties […]

Marcus Sasser Remains Out On Monday

Detroit Pistons point guard Marcus Sasser (illness) will sit out a second consecutive contest on Monday against the Grizzlies. He hasn't recovered from an illness that gave Sasser a questionable tag on the initial injury report. Malachi Flynn should have a chance to feature more with Sasser out, although he will still have only a […]

Cade Cunningham Good To Go Against Memphis

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham (knee) will be available for Monday's matchup against Memphis. The team is trying to manage his left knee injury, and Cunningham was at first considered questionable for the game. This will mark Cunningham's third straight appearance. He's gone for 30-plus points in each of his last two games. The […]

Mitch Garver Returning On Monday

Seattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (back) will be back in the starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. The veteran has missed the past three games due to a back issue. The 33-year-old will hit fifth and handle designated hitter duties as he is the team's primary DH […]

Jerami Grant Ruled Out Monday

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) has been officially ruled out for Monday's contest against Orlando. He's been sidelined for a number of weeks with a hamstring problem, and Grant's absence doesn't come as a surprise after he was initially labeled as doubtful on the injury report. The Trail Blazers also recently lost Toumani […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - Valero Texas Open With Rory McIlroy, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Alex Noren, Maverick McNealy, Martin Laird and More Golf Advice (2024)

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Brent Rooker Back In The Lineup Monday

Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Tanner Houck. The 29-year-old didn't appear in Sunday's series finale with the Guardians but will hit fifth and handle designated hitter duties on Monday. Interestingly, Rooker hasn't seen full-time duty this season on […]

Vasilije Micic Upgraded To Available

Charlotte Hornets point guard Vasilije Micic (shoulder) will be available on Monday versus Boston. The team has upgraded him to available after initially listing him as questionable for the game. Micic is set to make a 15th consecutive start. He's bagged a couple of nice double-doubles lately and is averaging 13.4 points and 6.4 assists […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Back For Hornets On Monday

Charlotte Hornets forward/center Aleksej Pokusevski (illness) has been cleared to play on Monday versus the Celtics. He's recovered from an illness that kept Pokusevski on the shelf Sunday against the Clippers. The lanky Serbian has seen a boost in playing time lately and could get even more extra shifts on Monday due to Nick Richards' […]