DL Hall Throws Live Session On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles left-hander DL Hall's (back) live batting practice session on Sunday went "extremely well," and he has another one scheduled for Tuesday at spring training. If his session on Tuesday also goes well, the Orioles are hoping to get Hall into a Grapefruit League game. The 24-year-old southpaw is building himself up as a […]

Justin Turner Could Resume Baseball Activities Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face), who had his stitches removed this weekend, could resume baseball activities on Monday. Turner was hit in the face by a pitch in a Grapefruit League game last Monday and needed 16 stitches after being taken to a local hospital. He's been feeling good and is […]

Michael Massey Returns To Spring Lineup

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (ankle) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Xzavion Curry. Massey is starting at second base and is hitting seventh in KC's batting order. The 24-year-old hasn't played since being hit in the ankle by a pitch on Wednesday. […]

Jordan Walker Will Hit On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Jordan Walker (shoulder) said that he plans to hit on Sunday. "Yeah, I'm going to hit today. I'm not playing today, but I'm going to go to the cages to hit," Walker said. The 20-year-old suffered a strained right shoulder sliding into second base in the Grapefruit League game on […]

Kodai Senga Says He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (finger) say he will "for sure" be ready for his first start of the 2023 regular season despite dealing with right index finger tendinitis. Senga said through his interpreter that he is taking things day by day but could throw right now if he wanted to. He's merely exercising […]

Tyus Jones (PG, MEM) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Before you read this post and without the tiniest bit of hesitation: go smash that Add button next to Tyus Jones' name before it's too late. No matter the league your team is part of, you'd do good landing the best backup point […]

Anthony Rizzo Scratched With Cranky Back

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) was scheduled to make the trip for Grapefruit League action on Sunday, but he was scratched from the lineup because his back is "a little cranky," according to manager Aaron Boone. The plan is for Rizzo to play again on Tuesday when the team returns home. Billy […]

Jeremy Sochan Uncertain For Meeting With OKC

San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with Oklahoma City. The rookie logged 32 minutes on Friday against Denver, ending the night with 19 points, eight rebounds, and a steal. However, Sochan is back on the injury report with knee soreness, an ailment that's plagued him already this season. […]

Keldon Johnson Carries Questionable Tag On Sunday

San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (foot) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against OKC. Johnson had 23 points, eight boards, six assists, and two steals in 36 minutes in the win over the Nuggets on Friday. However, he's back on the injury report because of nagging left foot soreness, so there's a chance he won't […]

Chris Sale Won't Start On Opening Day

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) won't start on Opening Day, which manager Alex Cora said was the plan all along. Cora also said there is "a good chance" that Corey Kluber will get the nod to kick off the 2023 regular season. Sale is one day after Kluber in the spring training rotation, […]

Darius Garland May Miss Another Game On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game in Charlotte. The 23-year-old didn't suit up on Friday in the loss to Miami because of a right quad contusion, allowing Caris LeVert to enter the starting lineup. Donovan Mitchell will get a usage boost if Garland is unavailable, primarily since he'll oversee the […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Triple-A Game Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) will start the team's Triple-A spring game on a back field on Monday. Like ace Jacob deGrom, Eovaldi has been a bit behind in camp while dealing with left side tightness. The Rangers are taking a cautious approach with both starters, but they will test it out in […]

Quentin Grimes (SG, NYK) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: A lot of people is going to be rostering Quentin Grimes through this weekend and into next week after the news of Jalen Brunson (re)injuring his sore foot in the game against Sacramento and getting ruled out of the matchup against the […]

Phoenix United Rentals 500 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Phoenix on Sunday. The site of the series' championship race in November, this early-season visit to the one-mile track always gives drivers a chance to see what they have and think about that return visit in November. This race is even more important this year, because this is the […]

Jacob deGrom To Pitch In Double-A Game Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) will start the team's Double-A spring game on a back field on Monday. deGrom threw a successful bullpen session on Saturday and is now ready to make his debut in a spring game, albeit in a minor-league setting. If all goes well on Monday, the 34-year-old two-time Cy […]

Jarrett Allen Not Expected To Play On Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (eye) is doubtful for Sunday's meeting with Charlotte. While he scored only six points on Friday in the loss to Miami, he made up for it by adding 13 rebounds and four blocks. However, Allen sustained a right eye contusion in that one, so it appears he won't be available […]

Joey Votto Making Cactus League Debut Against Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) is making his spring debut in the team's Cactus League game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. Votto is starting at first base and batting second in the lineup. He missed the end of the 2022 season due to a torn rotator […]

Phoenix DraftKings NASCAR Lineup Picks & Projections (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Race #4 of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season is this weekend, as the United Rentals 500(k) is set to take place at Richmond Raceway on Sunday. Richmond is 1-mile flat track, and we're scheduled to run 312 laps for this weekend's race. […]

Brandon Nimmo Making Spring Debut Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is making his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Luis Patino. Nimmo is starting in center field and hitting in his usual leadoff spot in the batting order. The 29-year-old has been healthy this spring, but the Mets opted to hold him back […]

Phoenix NASCAR Best Bets and Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're on to race number four of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, as the United Rentals 500(k) is set to take place at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday. Phoenix is a 1-mile, low-banked, tri-oval race track that we throw into the "short, flat […]

Forrest Whitley Sent To Minor-League Camp

The Houston Astros sent right-hander Forrest Whitley to minor-league camp on Sunday. Now ranked as the team's No. 21 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, Whitley's prospect status has faded in recent years due to injuries, struggles in the minors and a suspension. The 25-year-old starter went 0-2 with a 6.53 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 45 strikeouts […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws On Saturday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw 30 pitches off flat ground on Saturday for the first time since a bullpen session on Feb. 14. McCullers is dealing with a small muscle strain in his right forearm and will open the 2023 campaign on the injured list. The 29-year-old will now begin to […]

James Wiseman (C, DET) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: It took James Wiseman two games donning Detroit Pistons' threads to become a starter and never again relinquish that role. He got back-to-back 24-minute calls in his first two matchups with the Motown Mob following his trade from Golden State, but it's […]

Yordan Alvarez Hits Again Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) hit soft toss again on Sunday and felt good. Alvarez resumed swinging on Saturday and is expected to be ready for Opening Day, barring any setbacks with his sore left hand. It's been a little concerning for Alvarez, considering he dealt with soreness in both of his hands […]

Troy Brown Jr. (SF, LAL) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: Back in November when the Lakers didn't know what the hell they were doing Troy Brown Jr. started 16 consecutive games. Of course, that ended up changing and TBJ hit the pine on most games between the start of December and mid-January. […]

Austin Reaves (SG, LAL) - Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Lakers still believe they can win the championship. Ah, some good old Lakers Exceptionalism... Whatever the case (spoiler: it's not happening) we're happy to find gems buried in the Lake Show roster if only because of injuries hitting them […]

Mark Scheifele Puts Two Pucks Past The Panthers

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored twice to lift the team past Florida on Saturday. He netted a power-play goal early in the contest and netted a 5-4 game-winner 4:31 into overtime. Scheifele matched his career high with the second strike, now sitting on 38 goals through 66 games. He's been sharp in front of […]

Jonathan Quick Shuts Out Carolina Saturday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Jonathan Quick played a perfect game against the Hurricanes on Saturday, stopping all 33 shots he faced for his 58th career shutout. He tied John Ross Roach for 21st on the NHL's all-time list for shutouts and surpassed Andy Moog for sole possession of 18th on the NHL's all-time list with […]

Jordan Kyrou Pots His Second Hat Trick

St. Louis Blues winger Jordan Kyrou produced his second career hat trick in Saturday's 5-2 win over Columbus. He needed some luck to finish off the job, as Kyrou's final goal came with the Blue Jackets net empty, but it was still an impressive performance, and the 24-year-old has now set a new career high […]