Guardians-White Sox Postponed On Monday

Monday's series opener between the division-rival Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will make up Monday's game as part of a doubleheader on July 12. Starting pitchers Shane Bieber and Dallas Keuchel will presumably be pushed back to Tuesday. Make sure to remove any players […]

Nikola Vucevic Compiles Double-Double In Game 1 Loss

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic put forth an impressive final stat line during Sunday's loss to the Bucks, logging 24 points and 17 rebounds in his first playoff game with his new franchise. But it's hard to not think of what could have been, considering Vucevic shot 9-for-27 overall, including 2-for-10 from behind the arc. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Opens Postseason With Double-Double

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo opened his quest to repeat as an NBA champion with a solid 27-point, 16-rebound effort in Game 1 over Chicago. Antetokounmpo shot 10-for-19 overall and added three assists and two blocks, delivering his usual dominant production. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the 6-for-11 effort from […]

DeMar DeRozan Held In Check By Bucks In Game 1

Chicago Bulls power forward DeMar DeRozan was held to just 6-for-25 shooting in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs vs. Milwaukee, despite logging a solid all-around stat line of 18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals. The shooting percentage (24%) marks the lowest of the year for DeRozan, and his lowest in […]

Aidan Hutchinson Visiting With Lions

Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is visiting with the Detroit Lions on Monday, according to a source. The Lions continue to do their due diligence on the top prospects in this year's draft. Hutchinson is projected to go first overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars by many draft pundits, but if he doesn't go at No. […]

Jonas Valanciunas Compiles 25 Rebounds In Game 1 Loss

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas enjoyed a field day on the glass during Sunday's defeat to the Suns. Valanciunas grabbed a staggering 25 rebounds in total, tying his career high. The last time that Valanciunas pulled down that many boards came Feb. 28, 2020, while the 13 offensive rebounds that he secured set a […]

Diamondbacks-Nationals Postponed On Monday

Monday's series opener between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals will be postponed due to inclement weather. As a result, the teams will take part in a doubleheader on Tuesday. Starting pitchers Madison Bumgarner and Josiah Gray were scheduled to face off on Monday, but will now be pushed back to Tuesday.

Malik Willis Visiting With Lions, Steelers

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis continues his tour of NFL teams in the market for a new quarterback this week with a visit to the Detroit Lions on Tuesday and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, according to sources. The Lions have the second overall pick in this month's draft, while the Steelers pick at No. 20. […]

Chris Paul Drops 30-Point Double-Double In Game 1 Win

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul kicked off his participation in the 2022 playoffs with a dominant 30-point, 10-assist showing in Sunday's victory over New Orleans. Paul delivered four postseason double-doubles during Phoenix's run to the NBA Finals last year, and he's already off on the right foot, having added seven rebounds and three steals […]

Saints Could Be Targeting Kenny Pickett

If the New Orleans Saints target a quarterback in this year's draft, it could very well be Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett, in the opinion of the New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan. Pickett is a favorite to be the first signal-caller off the board this year, and he checks many of the boxes that general manager Jeff […]

Scottie Barnes Will Miss Game 2 Monday

Toronto Raptors small/power forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the 76ers due to a sprained left ankle. Barnes arrived Monday wearing a walking boot, indicative of the severity of the ailment. The Rookie of the Year finalist compiled 15 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in his first playoff […]

Evan Engram To Create Mismatches For Jaguars Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor envisions tight end Evan Engram creating mismatches to stress opposing defenses in 2022. The former first-round pick by the New York Giants in 2017 signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Jaguars this offseason. "When we put Evan Engram on the field, who's going to cover him?" Taylor […]

Bears Sign James O'Shaughnessy

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent tight end James O'Shaughnessy to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. The former Jacksonville Jaguar tight end will join Cole Kmet, Ryan Griffin and Jesper Horsted in Chicago. The 30-year-old dealt with hip and ankle injuries last year in Jacksonville and only played in seven games, securing 24 of his […]

Odubel Herrera Could Return By Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (oblique) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley this week, and manager Joe Girardi said that Herrera could return to the team as early as their next homestand, which begins on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Herrera has been on a rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater since April […]

Anthony Alford, Luis Oviedo Rehabbing In Minors

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Anthony Alford (wrist) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on April 16 with Single-A Bradenton, and medical director Todd Tomczyk said on April 13 that Alford had resumed all baseball hitting activities with minimal to no symptoms. Relief pitcher Luis Oviedo (ankle), meanwhile, will move from Bradenton to Double-A Altoona to […]

Kevin Newman Could Be Back On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that shortstop Kevin Newman (groin) went through defense and sprints on Sunday, and the GM expressed optimism that Newman would be back in the lineup on Monday against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer. Newman missed his third straight game on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Fantasy managers have […]

Zach Thompson Starting Monday Against Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Zach Thompson (shoulder) will get the nod on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers on the road. Thompson exited his first start of the season last Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs early after taking a line drive off his right shoulder. But he will be able to start on Monday in a tough […]

Kevin Plawecki Goes On COVID-19 List

Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki tested positive for COVID-19 and is being placed on the league's COVID-19 list. Connor Wong will be recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Until Plawecki can clear the league's protocols, Wong will serve as the backup to Christian Vazquez behind the plate. Plawecki has one hit and […]

Byron Buxton Optimistic

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is "very optimistic about how he's feeling right now." "I think we're going to get to the point in the next day or two where we're talking about a specific plan for getting him back out there," manager Rocco Baldelli said on Monday. Buxton is sitting out his third […]

Jorge Polanco Hitting Leadoff Monday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco is hitting leadoff on Monday against Boston Red Sox left-hander Rich Hill. With Byron Buxton (knee) still sidelined, Polanco will get his first start in the leadoff spot in the Patriots Day game in Boston. It'll give the 28-year-old a chance at an extra at-bat or two, but he'll […]

Panthers Hosting Sam Howell

The Carolina Panthers are hosting North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell on Monday. The team already had a three-day stretch of hosting all the top-tier quarterbacks last week, including Howell. This follow-up is a continuation of their vetting process, which has appeared more focused on quarterbacks than any other team. Carolina remains a possible destination for […]

Commanders Hosting Kyle Hamilton

The Washington Commanders are hosting top safety prospect Kyle Hamilton of Notre Dame on Monday, according to a source. With Washington holding pick No. 11 in the upcoming draft, it is possible that Hamilton falls to them, especially if multiple quarterbacks go off the board early. Washington finished 29th in passing yards allowed per game, […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks (4/18/22)

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 […]

A.J. Brown Not Reporting To Offseason Program

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown is not expected to participate in the team's voluntary offseason workouts opening on Monday. The 24-year-old has been linked to several trade rumors entering the final year of his rookie contract. While refusing to report to voluntary workouts during a contract dispute is not unusual, the rampant offseason movement […]

Bobby Dalbec Getting The Day Off Monday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against Dylan Bundy and the Minnesota Twins. Travis Shaw is getting the start at first base for the game. Dalbec started eight of the team's first nine games of the year. He hasn't settled in at the plate yet […]

Deebo Samuel Not Reporting To Offseason Program

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is not expected to participate in the team's voluntary offseason workouts opening on Tuesday. Samuel's highly publicized contract situation remains unknown despite the front office giving every intention to extend him with a long-term deal. In a market where Christian Kirk received a deal worth $72 million and […]

Trevor Story Out Of The Lineup On Monday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup for Monday's Patriots' Day game against the Minnesota Twins. Christian Arroyo is getting the start at second base and batting sixth in the game. It's been a rough start to the year for Story. He missed some time last week due to […]

Terry McLaurin Reporting To Offseason Program

In spite of an unresolved contract situation, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will be participating in the team's on-field offseason program, beginning on Monday. It was originally reported that he would not participate until he received a new contract, along with fellow fourth-year wide receivers Deebo Samuel and A.J. Brown. However, McLaurin is now […]

Dylan Cease Carrying A 1.69 ERA Over Two Starts

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease is off to a strong start to the 2022 season. Through two starts, he's pitched a total of 10.2 innings while allowing five hits, five walks and two earned runs. He's racked up 16 strikeouts over the two outings. Cease's slider has been especially dominant so far, limiting […]

Emmanuel Clase Still Awaiting First Save Chance

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase has yet to receive a save opportunity on the season. Each of the team's four victories on the year have come in games in which the score was too lopsided headed into the ninth inning for a save opportunity to arise. Last Monday, Clase entered the game in the […]