Gavin Lux Out Again Wednesday But Expected Back Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Lux was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday night due to back tightness, but manager Dave Roberts said Lux is feeling better and is expected to be back in the lineup on Friday against […]

Austin Riley Placed On Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Austin Riley on the paternity list on Wednesday and recalled infielder Travis Demeritte from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Although Riley is hitting just .214 in the early going, he does have two home runs, four RBI and two multi-hit games in his last two contests, so he'll […]

Didi Gregorius Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Gregorius was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Tuesday, but the good news is that X-rays came back negative. Johan Camargo is filling in at shortstop on Wednesday and will bat eighth in the […]

Deebo Samuel Requests A Trade

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel said that he has asked the team to trade him. Samuel didn't want to discuss the specific reasons behind his request, but he has indeed let the Niners know about his desire to leave the organization. The 26-year-old do-it-all receiver/running back is heading into the final year of […]

Justin Verlander Is Proving He's Still An Ace

What defines a Hall of Fame pitcher? There has been a lot of debate about what the qualifications are for a pitcher to be enshrined in Cooperstown, leading to an overall lack of clarity. In the end, though, every voter is going to have their own evaluation system, which, in my opinion, makes the voting […]

Lucas Giolito Expects To Start Sunday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) said he expects to return on Sunday and start against the Minnesota Twins. Giolito threw a simulated game in Arizona on Tuesday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list in time to start on Sunday in the series finale. The 27-year-old went on the injured […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/20/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday RotoBallers! Welcome to a playoff edition of the Wednesday night top plays. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, with rotations getting shortened and the slate being so small, there probably isn't going to be a ton of leverage to be found, so […]

Jets Re-Sign Jeff Smith

The New York Jets have re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Jeff Smith, cornerback Javelin Guidry, safety Elijah Riley and defensive lineman Tim Ward. Smith has spent all three of his NFL seasons with the Jets, compiling 26 receptions for 292 yards and no touchdowns on 56 targets in 25 total games (seven starts) in that […]

Jake Hummel Visiting With Bears

Iowa State linebacker Jake Hummel is visiting with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday after visiting the Minnesota Vikings last week. He has been busy with meetings and workouts since his Pro Day, where his 4.50-second 40-yard dash would have ranked fourth among linebackers. Hummel's 6.85-second three-cone drill would have ranked first, while his 4.28-second 20-yard […]

Falcons Meeting With Matt Corral

The Atlanta Falcons are meeting with Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral on Wednesday, according to a source. The Falcons are also visiting with Virginia tight end Jelani Woods on Wednesday. Wednesday is the last day for top-30 visits before next week's NFL draft, and Corral also visited with the New Orleans Saints this week. Corral has […]

Bucs, Tom Brady Haven't Discussed Anything Beyond 2022

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said that the team hasn't discussed anything beyond the 2022 season with quarterback Tom Brady since he came out of a short-lived retirement this offseason. Brady said that he doesn't have a ton of football left in him, but nobody knows whether he'll return for another season in […]

Running Backs to Fade in PPR Fantasy Football Leagues

For fantasy GMs, draft season is gearing up. Preparing for what is waiting for us in our virtual war rooms is a key part of the process, and the first thing to know is the language our leagues will speak to us in. The first step is to know if you're going to battle your foes […]

Gary Trent Jr. Will Suit Up For Game 3, Expected To Start

Toronto Raptors shooting guard/small forward Gary Trent Jr. (illness) will join the mix for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia, although how much he is able to play remains up in the air as he continues to battle an illness. Trent has started each of the first two contests, but he has combined to shoot 2-for-14 overall, […]

Gabriel Arias Joins Big League Roster

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias will be making his MLB debut against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. The top-100 prospect hit .284/.348/.454 with 13 home runs and five stolen bases in Triple-A last season. This is likely only a one day call-up due to the fact it's a doubleheader. However, it's unlikely going to […]

Steven Adams Plays Just Three Minutes In Game 2

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams saw just three minutes of action during the team's resounding Game 2 victory over Minnesota. Adams picked up two quick fouls and headed to the bench, never to return to the scorer's table over the final 45 minutes. The veteran was accepting of the decision and it will be noteworthy […]

Owen Miller, Cal Quantrill Placed On Injured List

Cleveland Guardians infielder Owen Miller and pitcher Cal Quantrill have been placed on the injured list. They will be joined by fellow pitcher Anthony Castro on the IL with no injury designation given. That being said, this is probably COVID related, which could mean these players miss some time. Miller has been hitting well during […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/20/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

Ja Morant Records Double-Double In Game 2 Victory

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant logged a 23-point, 10-assist double-double Tuesday en route to a convincing Game 2 win over Minnesota. Morant needed just 30 minutes to pack his stat sheet, adding nine rebounds and two made threes as well. The high-octane pace of the series has been a boon to Morant's fantasy appeal, […]

Adam Haseley Called Up For Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Haseley will be the 29th man on the roster for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. The 26-year-old outfielder was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies towards the end of spring training. He is a .264/.322/.373 career hitter, but doesn't offer much pop at the plate. Haseley isn't in the starting […]

Eloy Jimenez To Sit First Game Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 25-year-old has a sore left ankle, but he hit in the cages and ran on Wednesday morning, so he could be available to pinch hit. "It's more than just the bruise, there's some swelling," […]

Chris Paul Scuffles From Field Amidst 14-Assist Outing

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul logged his second consecutive double-double to begin the 2022 postseason, but this performance came with the caveat of shooting just 5-for-16 overall. Paul collected 17 points and 14 assists across his 36 minutes and was asked to shoulder a heavier offensive load during the second half with Devin Booker […]

C.J. McCollum Drills Six Triples In Game 2 Win

New Orleans Pelicans point guard C.J. McCollum posted another strong stat line in Tuesday's victory over the Suns, finishing with 23 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds. After scuffling from the field in Game 1, McCollum did improve his shooting percentage, while finding a rhythm from deep to the tune of 6-for-10. McCollum knocked down […]

Free NBA Betting Picks - Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds for 4/20/22

It's beginning to become a bit of a pattern here this postseason. I watch the first game of the night. Things go well. Hawks pull away late and cover. Jimmy Butler gets two steals (and scores a bazillion points in an epic performance). So far good. Then the Grizzlies smack the T-Wolves in the second […]

Brandon Ingram Posts Dominant 37-Point Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Brandon Ingram put together an enormous outing in his second career playoff game, finishing with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in Tuesday's Game 2 win. After shooting 6-for-17 in the opening contest of the series vs. Phoenix, Ingram flipped the script and went 13-for-21, while also knocking down […]

PrizePicks NBA DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Basketball - Wednesday, April 20th

Early betting projections have to be one of the best aspects of playoff basketball from an off-the-court perspective. With so much time to digest past games and analyze future ones, projections come out early and in bulk, making it easy for bettors to take their time on set-combination-parlay sites like PrizePicks, MonkeyKnifeFight, Underdog, and so […]

Devin Booker Exits Game 2 Due To Hamstring Ailment

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (hamstring) had an early knot tied on his Game 2 performance Tuesday due to a tight right hamstring. Booker was electric from the field during the first half, collecting 31 points and seven made triples by halftime. He finished shooting 12-for-19 overall across his 25 minutes, adding two rebounds, […]

Jonathan Quick Steals Victory For Kings

Goaltender Jonathan Quick turned away 29 of 30 shots in the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Since taking back the starter's crease this season, Quick has a 20-13-9 record with a 2.63 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. He ranks 27th in the league in save percentage and […]

Andrew Mangiapane Scores Two Goals In Flames Loss

Left winger Andrew Mangiapane scored two goals in the Calgary Flames overtime loss to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. He continued his run of hot play in a breakout season. The Toronto native has 34 goals and 53 points this season, which ranks him fourth on the Flames in scoring. After going 13 games with […]

Carey Price Shines In Return To Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price played his second National Hockey League game of the season on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild. He stopped 28 of 30 Wild shots for a .933 save percentage in the game. The Canadiens lost the game because they couldn't find a way to solve Cam Talbot, who posted a […]

Trading Up, Staying Put, and Moving Down in a Dynasty Startup Draft

Before you head into a dynasty startup draft, it's important to have a set strategy beforehand, or at least to be flexible in case something completely unexpected happens which makes your plans fall apart. In this article, we will go over three different approaches to drafting which involve: trading up, staying put, or moving down in […]