Darnell Nurse Suspended For Game 6

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse will miss Thursday's Game 6 against Los Angeles due to a suspension. He was handed a one-game suspension for head-butting Kings center Phillip Danault in Game 5. This is Nurse's second career suspension and his first since a three-game punishment in 2016. His absence will obviously be a major blow […]

Joel Embiid Uncertain For Game 6

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (face, thumb) is questionable ahead of the pivotal postseason matchup against Miami on Thursday night. The big man took a beating during Game 5. However, he still led the team in scoring by finishing with 17 points. Nonetheless, considering the Sixers are one game away from elimination, it's unrealistic to […]

Nico Hoerner Exits Early On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (ankle) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He left the game due to right ankle soreness after colliding with the second base umpire. The hope is that Hoener can avoid a trip to the injured list, but the team will do further testing […]

Ryan Mountcastle Scratched On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. At the moment, the organization doesn't believe this injury will require a trip to the injured list. The hope is that Mountcastle can return to the lineup after a day or two. He's hitting 268/.299/.402 with four […]

Kyle Lowry Won't Play In Game 6

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (hamstring) won't play on Thursday night against the 76ers. The veteran strained his left hamstring during the previous series against the Atlanta Hawks before returning for Games 3 and 4 versus Philly. However, it's evident the 36-year-old came back too early, with his status for the remainder of the postseason […]

Robert Williams III Out For Game 5

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) won't play on Wednesday night against the Bucks. The 24-year-old will now miss his second consecutive postseason contest because of left knee soreness. As a result, Al Horford will take Williams' place in the lineup and is expected to draw plenty of interest from DFS managers, especially after […]

Vikings Agree To Four-Year Deal With Lewis Cine

The Minnesota Vikings and first-round safety Lewis Cine agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $11.494 million deal on Wednesday, according to his agency. Cine was the final pick of the first round of this year's draft at 32nd overall. The Georgia product could have injury concerns at the next level because of his slight frame […]

Patriots Claim Matt Sokol Off Waivers

The New England Patriots claimed tight end Matt Sokol off waivers from the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. Sokol signed a reserve/futures contract with Detroit in January after spending last season on the practice squads of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers. The 26-year-old from Michigan State has played in only two NFL games (back […]

Joey Wendle Leaves Game Early Wednesday

Miami Marlins third baseman Joey Wendle (hamstring) left the game early on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with right hamstring tightness. Wendle left the game in the third inning, but he did some damage before departing by going 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, just his second round-tripper of the year in 25 games. Infielder […]

Manny Pina To Have Season-Ending Surgery On His Wrist

Atlanta Braves catcher Manny Pina (wrist) is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist. The 34-year-old first landed on the injured list on April 28 with what was deemed left wrist inflammation. Pina only appeared in five games this year and he went 2-for-14 at the plate with a pair of RBI and […]

Jaguars Waive Matthew Wright

The Jacksonville Jaguars waived kicker Matthew Wright on Wednesday. It's a bit of a surprise, as Wright served as the starting kicker last year for Jacksonville, going 21-for-24 on his field-goal attempts and 13-for-15 on extra points in 14 games. The Jaguars have kickers Ryan Santoso and Andrew Mevis currently on their roster. Wright replaced […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Dealing With Groin Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (groin) is being held out of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, Acuna tweaked his groin during Tuesday's game. Snitker stated that the team is hoping it won't be a lingering issue that would lead to Acuna landing on the injured list. […]

Christian Yelich Hits For The Cycle On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich recorded his third career cycle in the team's 14-11 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. He went 4-for-5 with a total of three RBI and two runs in the game. The 30-year-old had gone hitless over his previous three games so it was nice to see him break out […]

KJ Hamler Wants To Play Special Role For Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler wants to play the "Tyler Lockett role" for new quarterback Russell Wilson this year. Hamler played in only three games before tearing his left ACL last year, but he's ahead of schedule in his recovery and has already been running routes and catches passes from Wilson. The second-rounder in […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Arm Strength Won't Limit Offense

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith said the offense will not be limited in anything vertical under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Smith is optimistic about what he has seen in Tagovailoa's arm. The 24-year-old's left arm isn't the strongest in the league by any stretch, but the important thing is that he's surrounded by plenty of […]

Tyler O'Neill Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Spenser Watkins and the Baltimore Orioles. This will be the second game over a three-game stretch in which O'Neill is on the bench. Juan Yepez will be covering left field in the game with Corey Dickerson at designated hitter. […]

David Bednar Converts Two-Inning Save Against Dodgers

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar pitched a pair of perfect innings to close out the team's 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. He only needed 21 pitches to get through the final two innings of the game and he recorded three strikeouts along the way. The 27-year-old is now 5-for-5 in save […]

Robbie Grossman Sitting Against Athletics On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team takes on left-hander Zach Logue and the Oakland Athletics. Austin Meadows will be slotting in as the team's leadoff hitter for the game and he'll be joined in the outfield by Derek Hill and Willi Castro. Grossman has had a […]

Jake McGee Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed relief pitcher Jake McGee (back) on the 15-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. In a corresponding move, the team activated third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) from the 10-day injured list and he is making his season debut on Wednesday. McGee is dealing with lower back […]

Mike Trout, Taylor Ward Out Against Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Taylor Ward (hamstring) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout is just receiving a normal day of rest, while Ward will sit out his third straight game due to a sore hamstring. With an off day coming for the Halos on […]

Nathan Peterman Signs With Bears

Free-agent quarterback Nathan Peterman signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, according to a source. Peterman, who started the 2018 as the starter ahead of Josh Allen in Buffalo, spent the last few years as QB depth for the Las Vegas Raiders. The 28-year-old played on just 15 offensive snaps in […]

Wander Franco At DH On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second on Wednesday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Franco left the game early on Tuesday night in a blowout, and although it appeared that he might have tweaked something in his lower body, the Rays said it was […]

Zack Wheeler To Start Against Dodgers On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will return from the COVID-19 injured list and start on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Wheeler went on the COVID list over the weekend, and he'll be on more than a week of rest after contracting the virus. The 31-year-old right-hander went a season-high 7 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Acuna was favoring his surgically repaired leg on Tuesday, but we hope this is just a normal day of rest for the 24-year-old superstar. It's something to keep an eye on. With Acuna resting, Travis Demeritte […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - AT&T Byron Nelson (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello RotoBallers and thank you very much for joining me for the AT&T Byron Nelson! It's great to be back with you guys! Let's hop right in! The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. […]

Trent Grisham In Wednesday's Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Keegan Thompson. The outfielder wasn't in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup between the two teams but will hit eighth on Wednesday and start in center field. In 119 plate appearances this season, […]

Jesus Aguilar Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman and designated hitter Jesus Aguilar is on the bench on Wednesday. The Marlins will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Merrill Kelly but will do so without Aguilar in the lineup. The veteran is batting .260 with a .339 on-base percentage and three home runs in 121 plate appearances […]

Will Zalatoris Desperate For Positive Putter

Will Zalatoris has gained strokes putting twice this season, with both instances coinciding with two of his three worst approach performances. He is one of the premier ball strikers on tour, crippled by a putter that refuses to gain even a fraction of a stroke needed to win golf tournaments. He has six top-20s in […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. In Wednesday's Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The infielder didn't start Tuesday's contest, but returns for a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Merrill Kelly. So far this season, the 24-year-old is batting .300 with a .343 on-base percentage, five home runs, and six stolen […]

Jarred Kelenic On The Bench Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic isn't in the starting lineup on Wednesday. The Mariners will take on the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Bailey Falter but will do so with Kelenic on the bench. The outfielder is batting .141 with a .221 on-base percentage, three home runs, and four stolen bases in 95 plate appearances this […]