Luis Severino Will Be Capped At 65-70 Pitches Against Boston

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino will be capped at 65-70 pitches for Saturday's start against the Boston Red Sox. He dealt with arm soreness during Spring Training and will need to ramp up his activity before he can handle a full workload during the regular season. New York hopes Severino can make it up […]

AJ Pollock Exits Saturday's Game Early

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers early with tightness in his right hamstring. He initially injured his hamstring, making the turn around first base after registering a single. The 34-year-old has been ruled out for the game and is considered day-to-day. Pollock was scheduled to take some […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Not In Saturday's Lineup Against The Giants

Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. After going yard in Friday's extra-inning loss, he will get the day off. The 24-year-old batted ninth and went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk on Opening Day. Chisholm will get a breather in […]

Myles Straw Signs Five-Year Extension

The Cleveland Guardians and outfielder Myles Straw agreed on a five-year, $25 million contract extension on Saturday. Cleveland could potentially keep Straw in town through the end of the 2028 season if they exercise their two team options. Straw came over from the Houston Astros in an in-season trade last year and wound up hitting […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/9/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're winding down the regular season in the NBA with a tiny three-game slate on an action-packed Saturday. As shown in my rankings below, the games all rate out with a "B" rating as they're all pretty similar in implied totals and projected pace. There are three things that stand out the most with these […]

Raimel Tapia Hitting Eighth In Blue Jays Debut

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Raimel Tapia is starting in left field and batting eighth in his team's debut Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Toronto acquired Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto from the Colorado Rockies during Spring Training. He slashed .273/.327/.372 with six homers, 50 RBI, a career-high 20 steals and 69 runs scored […]

AJ Pollock To Be Placed On Paternity List Monday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said outfielder AJ Pollock would be placed on the paternity list following Sunday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers. He will be available for the weekend series but will be away from the team for three days starting early next week. The 34-year-old went 3-for-5 with a double, […]

Mitch Garver Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver is not in Saturday's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays. After a monster performance in Friday's 10-8 loss, he will get a routine day off. The 31-year-old went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Fantasy managers with daily moves should remove Garver from […]

Jon Gray Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed pitcher Jon Gray (blister) on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a blister. Spencer Patton was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old will miss at least the next 10 days, and Texas will use a four-man rotation due to a pair of upcoming days off. Gray allowed […]

Gleyber Torres Starting In Saturday's Game Against Boston

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres is starting at second base and hitting seventh in Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. In the tenth inning, he sat on Opening Day but pinch-hit for Kyle Higashioka and hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game 5-5. The Yankees continue to have Isiah Kiner-Falefa handle shortstop […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Returns To Saturday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates' third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (thumb, forearm) is starting in Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He is starting at third base and hitting third following Friday's scheduled day off. Hayes exited Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals while attempting to make a diving catch in the field in the bottom of […]

Eugenio Suarez Not In Saturday's Starting Lineup

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez is absent from Saturday's starting lineup, according to MLB.com. Suarez started Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts to begin his Mariner career. The former Red is looking to bounce back after slashing just .198/.286/.428 in 2021. His power was still there as he […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/9/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We now have two days of MLB baseball under our belt, so let's strap back in and keep it rolling with a couple of five-game slates on a Saturday.  This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for Fanduel and DraftKings on 4/9/2022, with the early slate locking at 3:05 CT and the […]

Corey Dickerson Starting At Designated Hitter Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Corey Dickerson will make his season debut during Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting fifth as the designated hitter, according to MLB.com. Last season, the 32-year-old hit .271 with six home runs and six stolen bases over 109 games split between the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays. Dickerson doesn't […]

Gio Urshela Heading To Bench Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela will start Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners on the bench, according to MLB.com. Luis Arraez will take his spot and bat second. Urshela, 30, was traded from the New York Yankees in the offseason. During his time in the Bronx, he slashed .292/.335/.480, but had just a .720 […]

Eric Haase Starting At Catcher Saturday

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase will get his first start of the season Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, catching and batting seventh, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old was a pleasant surprise last season when he slashed .231/.286/.459 with 22 HRs over 98 games. During yesterday's Opening Day, Haase was used as a pinch-hitter and […]

Mike Zunino Sitting Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino is not starting Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, according to MLB.com. Instead, it will be 26-year-old Francisco Mejia behind the plate and batting sixth. Even though Zunino had a career year in 2021, hitting .216 with 33 HRs in 109 games, the Rays figure to split time between […]

Gary Sanchez Not Starting Saturday's Game

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez is absent from Saturday's starting lineup, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old started Friday's Opening Day game as the designated hitter but will now turn it over to Alex Kirilloff. Sanchez didn't have a great debut with his new team, going 0-for-4 in the 2-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners. He […]

Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400: NASCAR DFS Value Picks (Premium Content)

All other NASCAR Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The short track actions continue with this week’s Nascar Cup Series race at Martinsville, the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400. Martinsville is one of the most recognizable tracks in the Cup Series schedule as one of the shortest race sites and is compared […]

Dwayne Haskins Passes Away

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins has passed away on Saturday morning. The former Ohio State standout was hit by a car in South Florida. This is tragic news as Haskins would've turned 25 on May 3. He was originally drafted by Washington in the first round in 2019. He spent two seasons in Washington before […]

Lucas Giolito To Miss At Least Two Starts

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) will go on the injured list and miss two starts at the very least, according to Vinnie Duber. The right-hander started Friday's Opening Day game against the Detroit Tigers, pitching four innings and allowing no runs before feeling pain in his abdomen. This is bad news for […]

Josh Bynes Re-Signs With Ravens

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes has agreed to a one-year deal with the organization. The veteran linebacker is currently in the middle of his third stint with Baltimore. Last season, Bynes recorded 76 tackles, two sacks, and four passes defended in 14 games. He isn't a flashy player, but someone who can play all three […]

Rodney McGruder Drops Career-High 26 Points Off Bench

Detroit Pistons small forward Rodney McGruder took advantage of a 24-minute allotment off the bench in Friday's loss to Milwaukee by compiling a career-best 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting, including going 4-for-5 from behind the arc. Typically known for his defensive acumen, McGruder was lethal offensively, while adding three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. […]

Calais Campbell Staying In Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell has re-signed with the organization. The six-time Pro Bowl pass rusher will receive a two-year deal worth $12.5 million. Over the last two seasons, Campbell has totaled 77 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 27 games with the Ravens. It appears he is not considering retirement and will play at […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Logs First Career Points/Rebounds Double-Double

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. continued his offensive flurry to close 2021-22 with a 35-point performance in Friday's loss to the Raptors. In addition to the scoring, Porter added 10 rebounds, marking the first time in his career he has earned a double-double via points and boards. He also added four assists, four […]

Jaylen Hoard Delivers Massive Double-Double In 47-Minute Outing

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylen Hoard played all but 70 seconds of Friday's loss to the Lakers, which enabled the 23-year-old to collect 27 points, 17 rebounds, and four assists in the team's penultimate game of the 2021-22 season. Hoard has been a late season breakout compiler for OKC, having averaged 24.7 points and 14.3 […]

Georges Niang Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers power forward Georges Niang (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Pacers due to left knee tendinopathy. Niang has emerged as a solid contributor off the bench for Philly this season, with his absence likely to affect the team's three-point shooting and spacing, along with wing defense. In the short-term, […]

Kyle Tucker Drives In Four During Friday's Victory

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had an impressive day at the plate on Friday, homering twice in five at-bats while driving in four runs to help the club defeat the Los Angeles Angels 13-6. The 25-year-old has a 1.333 OPS in his first two games of the season. Tucker was one of the biggest names […]

Luka Doncic Compiles 39-Point Outing In Just 30 Minutes

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic continued his regular-season domination during Friday's win over Portland, needing only 30 minutes of action to log a 39-point, 11-rebound double-double. With the Mavericks cruising to a 50-point victory, Doncic wasn't needed for much more than what he provided, which also included seven assists and seven made triples. The […]