Garrett Hampson Goes On Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed second baseman/outfielder Garrett Hampson (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a bruised right hand and recalled infielder Colton Welker from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Hampson has played in only three games so far this year, going 1-for-9 with a stolen base, two walks and two strikeouts […]

J.T. Realmuto Could Remain In Leadoff Spot

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto could be the team's regular leadoff hitter moving forward, according to manager Joe Girardi. The only catcher in MLB history to start even 50 games in a season in the leadoff spot was Jason Kendall, who played a career-high 119 games at leadoff for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2004. Realmuto […]

Randal Grichuk Back In The Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Sunday against Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly, playing right field and batting seventh. Grichuk missed three straight games due to lower back tightness, but he took batting practice on Saturday and was cleared to return Sunday. The 30-year-old right-handed power bat is […]

Joe Kelly Close To Facing Live Hitters

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that relief pitcher Joe Kelly's (biceps) most recent bullpen session had him sitting in the mid-90s without pain or fatigue, and he's close to facing live hitters in Arizona. General manager Rick Hahn previously said the hope was for Kelly to make some rehab appearances in late […]

Anthony Rendon, Jared Walsh Out Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon and first baseman Jared Walsh are not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Walsh and outfielder Brandon Marsh are sitting for the second straight game against a left-handed pitcher. Jack Mayfield is at the hot corner and is hitting cleanup, while Matt Duffy is […]

Sonny Gray Heading To Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) will go on the injured list and reliever Cody Stashak (biceps) will be activated from the injured list on Sunday. The Twins will roll with a five-man starting rotation with Gray sidelined. Gray left his start on Saturday after going just 1 2/3 innings due to tightness in […]

Gabe Vincent Expected To Play In Game 1

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (toe) is expected to suit up for Game 1 of the postseason meeting versus the Atlanta Hawks. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a nagging toe contusion. Yet, he will warm up and should be good to go, barring any setbacks. Nevertheless, Vincent is listed behind Kyle Lowry on the […]

Dewayne Dedmon Expected To Be In The Lineup On Sunday

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (ankle) will "warm up with the intent to play" leading up to Sunday's first-round opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Bam Adebayo cleared health and safety protocols, so even though Dedmon will likely be available, his presence shouldn't do much for DFS managers.

Joey Gallo, Anthony Rizzo Resting Against O's

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo and first baseman Anthony Rizzo are not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Tim Locastro is starting in left field and hitting ninth against Orioles left-hander Bruce Zimmermann, while DJ LeMahieu moves to first base and is hitting fifth. Gleyber Torres is at second base […]

P.J. Tucker Likely Good To Go On Sunday

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) is expected to play in Game 1 of the first-round meeting against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran has been dealing with a right calf strain, although he's been adamant he'd be good to go for this one. It also appears Markieff Morris (hip) will be available. However, neither man […]

John Means Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles moved left-hander John Means (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Sunday with a left elbow sprain. The team also optioned left-hander Alexander Wells to Triple-A Norfolk and selected the contract of right-hander Marco Diplan from Norfolk. The Orioles initially placed Means on the 10-day injured list on Friday, but now he'll […]

Collin Sexton To Have Testing On Left Knee Next Week

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (knee) will undergo further testing to determine where he's at in his recovery process. Sexton tore his left meniscus back in November and missed the remainder of the season. The 23-year-old reports he is feeling better each day, although he remains without a timetable for a return. Sexton, who was […]

Tim Locastro Starting On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Tim Locastro was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and is starting in left field and hitting ninth on Sunday against Baltimore Orioles left-hander Bruce Zimmermann. Locastro is likely to serve as outfield depth for as long as he remains on the Yankees major league roster. The 29-year-old hit just .180 with two […]

Shane Bieber Allows Three Runs In No-Decision

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber allowed three runs, two walks, and three hits over the course of 5.1 innings during his start against the Royals on Tuesday. He struck out five batters in the process and finished the day with a no-decision. Through two outings, the 26-year-old has put forth a .199 xBA, 2.89 […]

Matt Olson Logs Big Performance On Saturday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two singles against the Padres on Saturday. He also drew a walk in the contest. Olson owns a .412/.556/.676 slash line with two homers, 11 walks, and eight strikeouts through 10 games with his new club. He has a stunningly beautiful […]

Tigers Recall Willi Castro

The Detroit Tigers recalled second baseman/outfielder Willi Castro from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Castro will give the Tigers some extra infield insurance after shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) landed on the injured list on Saturday. The 24-year-old could see some at-bats alongside Harold Castro at the 6 in some sort of platoon situation until Baez is […]

Caris LeVert Hoping To Stay In Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert hopes to land an extension with the team. In February, the 27-year-old was acquired from Indiana and averaged 13.6 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.4 boards across 19 games for the Cavs. LeVert, who has one year remaining on his current contract, has proven to be an effective presence on the […]

Bryan Reynolds, Ke'Bryan Hayes Sitting Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds and third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes are not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. It's the first day off of the season for Reynolds, who started each of the team's first eight games while going 9-for-33 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored for […]

Tim Anderson Extends Streak With Two-Hit Performance

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles against the Rays on Saturday afternoon. He has now logged a base hit in four straight games, a span in which he has posted an 8-for-16 line with a homer and three RBI. Anderson's xBA of .348 this season ranks among the […]

Food City Dirt Race DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy NASCAR Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol on Sunday for some dirt tracking! Cole Custer is on the pole for Sunday's race, which will find 36 drivers wheeling around the dirt-covered banks of Bristol. Unlike last year, it appears multiple grooves have developed, which should make for some unpredictable racing. Below are some drivers to […]

Max Scherzer Impresses Against Phillies

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer impressed during his second outing with the team, allowing just one run over five innings of work while earning the win. He allowed five hits and three walks while striking out seven batters. The veteran owns a .211 OBA, 1.09 WHIP, 4.63 xERA, 29.5 percent strikeout rate, and […]

Cedric Mullins Not In The Lineup Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the New York Yankees. Mullins isn't injured or anything, the Orioles are just giving him his first day off on the young season. The 27-year-old is off to a slow start in 2022, slashing just .176/.432/.382 with a 34.2 percent strikeout […]

Royals-Tigers Postponed On Sunday

The game between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers on Sunday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on July 11. Left-hander Tyler Alexander had been scheduled to start for the Tigers, while right-hander Carlos Hernandez was the Royals scheduled starting pitcher for Sunday's contest. Fantasy managers should […]

John Collins Likely To Play In Game 1

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (finger, foot) will suit up on Sunday for the series opener versus Miami, barring any setbacks. The 24-year-old hasn't played in over a month. However, with Clint Capela (knee) out for the foreseeable future, Collins' return couldn't come at a better time. Nonetheless, he may not see his usual workload, […]

Garrett Cooper Injured Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (elbow) left the game early on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left elbow contusion. Cooper was injured when he collided with teammate Jon Berti during a rundown attempt. He initially stayed in the game, but was eventually removed from the contest. The severity of the injury is […]

Corbin Burnes Rebounds With Gem

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes threw seven scoreless innings against the Orioles on Wednesday. He didn't earn the win, but he allowed just three hits and one walk while striking out eight batters. This was an important result from the 27-year-old after he gave up three runs over five innings on Opening Day. Outside […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Heading For MRI Exam

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) is going for an MRI exam on Sunday morning after experiencing left forearm soreness on Saturday, according to the team. Ryu felt the soreness during his outing on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, when he allowed five runs and six hits while walking none in 3 […]

Kyle Tucker Unlucky Through Eight Games

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-4 against the Mariners on Saturday night as he snapped a four-game hitless skid. Although he owns a mere .129/.182/.323 slash line to this point, advanced metrics indicate that Tucker has gotten unlucky. The 25-year-old's xBA and xSLG, which assess Statcast's expected results rather than actual results, are .327 […]

Gerrit Cole Allows Three More Runs Wednesday

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole had another tough outing as he allowed three earned runs to the Blue Jays this past Wednesday. Cole himself earned the no-decision, but New York still fell to Toronto by a score of 6-4. On a positive note, he lasted 5.2 innings, allowing just one walk while striking out […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/17/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We have four more first-round playoff games in the Association on an Easter Sunday - what more can we ask for? The Bulls-Bucks game rates out as the most appealing game to target for daily fantasy purposes, while the remaining three games all project about even with each other. This means that the slate is […]