Angels Officially Place Robert Stephenson On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels officially placed right-hander Robert Stephenson (shoulder) and infielder Michael Stefanic (quadriceps) on the injured list on Thursday. Stephenson isn't ready for Opening Day on March 28 in Baltimore against the Orioles due to right-shoulder inflammation he dealt with in spring training. While it's not a serious issue, the 31-year-old is going […]

Wander Franco Placed On Administrative Leave

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed shortstop Wander Franco on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between the MLB and the MLB Players Association. Franco has been away from the team since last August, when his relationship with a minor first surfaced. There is no administrative leave in the offseason, which is why […]

Aaron Ekblad Returning To Panthers Lineup Thursday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Islanders. He will be back in action after missing seven games with a lower-body injury. Ekblad sits on 17 points (four goals, 13 assists) through 47 games while boasting 78 hits and 55 blocks. He's set […]

Will Benson Batting Second For The Reds On Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds announced their starting lineup for Opening Day on Thursday in Cincinnati against the Nationals, with outfielder Will Benson penciled into the second spot in the order. Benson gets the start in centerfield after the projected Opening Day starter T.J. Friedl fractured his wrist in a spring game and was officially placed on […]

Nikita Kucherov Establishes New Career High With 42nd Goal

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov set a new career high with his 42nd goal of the season in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Boston. He had the honor of icing the game with an empty-netter. Kucherov's previous best of 41 goals had stood since his MVP campaign in 2018-19. Tampa's star could very well […]

Shane Pinto Collects Career-High Four Points

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto had a career night against Buffalo on Wednesday, producing four points in a 6-2 win. He had three assists in the opening frame and completed his work with an empty-net goal with 3:17 left to play in regulation. The 23-year-old posted more points on Wednesday than he had managed in […]

Corbin Burnes Faces Off With Angels On Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will go up against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in Baltimore. It will be his first Opening Day start for the Orioles and he'll match up against the Angels' LHP Patrick Sandoval. Burnes allowed five home runs in five spring games and finished with a 6.75 ERA, although […]

Valeri Nichushkin Nursing A Lower-Body Injury

Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin is nursing a lower-body injury, making him questionable to face the Rangers on Thursday. The Russian forward might be forced to come out of the lineup after playing in eight consecutive games following a return from personal leave of absence. Nichushkin has been on fire when in the lineup, posting […]

Samuel Girard Battling An Illness

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is battling an illness, leaving him with a question mark for Thursday's matchup against the Rangers. The 25-year-old has made 51 appearances with the Avalanche this season, contributing three goals and 15 assists with 66 shots on net. Defensively, Girard has tallied 92 blocks and 68 hits while averaging close […]

J.K. Dobbins Visiting With Chargers On Thursday

Free-agent running back J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) is scheduled to visit with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The former Baltimore Raven suffered a torn Achilles early in the 2023 campaign, but he was cleared for football activities this week, so he will likely start drawing more interest on the free-agent […]

Oskar Sundqvist To Miss Rest Of Season With Torn ACL

St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist has been ruled out for the rest of the 2023-24 NHL season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Sundqvist is heading for surgery after hurting his knee in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss against Vegas. The team announced that he will be re-evaluated in six months. Sundqvist, a […]

Ethan Bear Enters Player Assistance Program

Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. The 26-year-old will be out of action indefinitely. Bear, who signed a two-year, $4.125 million contract with the Capitals in late December, last featured for the team on March 13. He has made 24 total appearances, recording one goal and four points with […]

Keita Bates-Diop To Miss Rest Of Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Keita Bates-Diop (shin) will be out for the rest of the year, the team has announced. He has undergone a procedure to address a stress fracture in his right tibia and will need to recover for a month before resuming on-court activities. The Nets finish their regular-season schedule on April 14 against […]

Dyson Daniels Remains Out On Thursday But Nearing Return

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (knee) will be out for a 21st straight game on Thursday versus Milwaukee, but he could be back in the lineup soon after playing in the G League. Daniels, who underwent meniscus surgery in February, had 22 points across 24 minutes in the Birmingham Squadron's 115-99 loss to the […]

LaMelo Ball Ruled Out For Rest Of 2023-24

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) will miss the rest of the season, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The talented playmaker has been on the shelf for 29 games already and will remain out for the final couple of weeks. After playing only 36 games last season, Ball will be forced to settle with […]

Jose Alvarado Questionable To Face Milwaukee

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado (hip) has been tagged as questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. He had to exit Tuesday's clash with OKC due to a hip problem, and the same ailment might keep him off the court entirely on Thursday. Alvarado's potential absence could help Jordan Hawkins re-emerge in the rotation. […]

Jaden Springer Considered Questionable

Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer (knee) has been labeled as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Hawks. The youngster was recalled from the G League on Wednesday, but he's troubled by a left knee injury and might be unavailable for Thursday's game. It won't be a big loss for the C's, as Springer has been […]

Xavier Tillman Sr. Questionable Thursday

Boston Celtics forward/center Xavier Tillman Sr. (knee) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Atlanta. A swollen left knee might keep him out of action for a second consecutive game. Tillman Sr. is logging 15.5 minutes per game as a backup big in Boston. He's registered 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 11 games with the […]

Gabe Vincent Expected To Return To Action On Sunday

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (knee) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Sunday versus Brooklyn. Vincent has been unavailable since Dec. 20 due to knee surgery. The former Heat player has been limited to only five games in his first year in L.A. He's posted 5.4 points, […]

Nick Mariano's Bold Predictions for 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Bold predictions are a fun piece of the fantasy preseason. They're fun for you, the reader, to see our pipe dreams beyond talking about median outcomes and projections. And they give us a chance to talk about crazier outcomes that we don't usually get an opportunity to bring up. There isn't much time left for […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, Garrett Mitchell, Jonathan Aranda, Manuel Margot

MLB Opening Day is here! Rejoice, as the fantasy baseball season begins. While we're excited about the start of the new campaign, we should always check in on the latest banged-up players. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, Garrett Mitchell, Jonathan Aranda, and Manuel Margot. This is our […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Eduardo Rodriguez, Kodai Senga, and more

At long last, MLB opening day is here, and that means it's time for fantasy baseball! Unfortunately, there are several key players dealing with bumps and bruises before the season even gets underway. We have the latest updates. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano, Eduardo Rodriguez, Kodai Senga, and more. […]

MLB Rookies Who Will Make an Immediate Impact - National League

The National League has seen plenty of young players blossom into stars over the past couple of years. Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger, Ronald Acuna Jr., Pete Alonso, and Devin Williams all won NL Rookie of the Year from 2016 to 2020. Those five players are now regarded as some of the best in the game. […]

Early Look At Wide Receivers In 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

The upcoming NFL Draft is less than a month away. While everyone is excited for the NFL Draft, fantasy players are looking forward to the regular season. While we won’t have meaningful NFL football for months, it’s never too early to prepare for your fantasy football drafts. Last year, the fantasy football world saw multiple […]

Fantasy Basketball Mid-Week Streamers: Week 22

We have a straightforward schedule for the rest of this week. All teams in the league have either one or two games remaining. Let’s look at the remaining schedules for each team and discuss some players to consider streaming. For those in daily lineup leagues, streaming players with favorable schedules can be key to having […]

Will Marvin Harrison Jr. or Malik Nabers Be The First Wide Receiver Selected? 2024 NFL Draft Outlook

The 2024 NFL Draft is less than a month away. Teams around the league are working towards setting up their draft boards, and there are a lot of talented players available in the first round. Many teams are interested in drafting Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers, who are considered the two best wide receivers […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/28/24)

After a few massive slates, I am tasked with the super small one! These two game slates are always interesting, there is a very limited pool of players to choose from so getting value can be extremely tough. I will do my best to get you guys narrowed down in your lineups to make it […]

March Madness Head Coach Power Rankings - Sweet 16 Edition (2024)

As the NCAA Tournament heats up, the spotlight intensifies on the 16 coaches who've danced their way into the heart of March Madness. These play-callers have turned nail-biters into victories and underdogs into Cinderella stories. Their strategies are as varied as their personalities, with some drawing up plays that leave us speechless while others inspire […]

Underrated Rookie Draft Targets - Early 2024 Sleepers for Dynasty Fantasy Football

We are a month out from the NFL Draft, meaning if you are here, you are probably looking for draft content and reading up on prospects. You probably have all of the information you need on stud prospects like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. That’s not what you’re here for.  Rookie draft season for […]

Free NCAA Tournament Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (3/28/24)

The Sweet 16 is here! It’s always exciting to get back into the madness, and these first couple of rounds have already been wild.  There is much to consider while running through some games in the Sweet 16. Favorites taking care of business, upset potential, and over/under are the beautiful aspects of what makes the […]