
Jordan Lawlar Collects Three Hits, Three RBI On Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 3-for-4 with a walk, three RBI, and a run scored for Triple-A Reno on Thursday. All three hits were singles, currently with just one extra-base hit on the young season and batting .273, but four walks have given him a nice .407 OBP to start the campaign. Regardless of […]

Carlos Carrasco Strikes Out Five, Picks Up Win
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco earned the win on Thursday, striking out five in a 9-7 victory over the Diamondbacks. He allowed three runs on five hits and two walks. The veteran is looking to rebound this year after posting a 5.64 and 6.80 ERA over the past two seasons. Things could become […]

Merrill Kelly Gets Lit Up By Yankees
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly got hit hard by the Yankees in a 7-9 loss on Thursday, allowing nine runs on nine hits and three walks in 3 ⅔ innings. It hasn't been a great start to 2025 for the veteran, who has looked shaky in both outings so far. In his first start […]

Luis F. Castillo Expected To Start Friday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis F. Castillo is expected to be promoted from Triple-A to start on Friday against the Giants. He's not to be confused with the other pitcher of the same name, who has been a staple of the Seattle's rotation for years. Luis F. Castillo has spent the last two seasons in […]

Owen Caissie Triples In Three-Hit Game At Triple-A
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and a run scored in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader for Triple-A Iowa. The three-hit performance only brought his batting average up to .250 (5-for-20), but with a double, a triple, and a home run included in those five total hits, […]

Weston Wilson Set To Face Live Pitching
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson (oblique) is scheduled to face live pitching this week in Clearwater, Florida. This could put him on track to start a minor-league rehab assignment next week and be activated off the injured list in mid-April. This would line up with the original timeline of an expected six-week absence after he […]

Ranger Suarez Could Throw Live Batting Practice This Week
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) could face live hitters by the end of this week. His recovery from back stiffness seems to be going well, with the next step after batting practice likely to be a minor-league rehab assignment. If all goes well, he should be able to return by the end of […]

Brady House Belts Home Run No. 1 On Thursday
Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House blasted his first home run of the season in a 2-for-3 day at the plate for Triple-A Rochester on Thursday. After going hitless in four at-bats in the first game of the season, the former 11th-overall draft pick has three multi-hit games in his last four, now slashing .350/.381/.600 […]

Nick Lodolo Delivers Quality Start
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo looked solid on Thursday, allowing one unearned run over 6 ⅔ innings in a 0-1 loss to the Brewers. He allowed four hits and struck out four. It was his second quality start in a row, and he now holds a 1.42 ERA and 0.71 WHIP on the season. […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - April 4, 2025
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Shay Whitcomb Homers Twice On Thursday
Houston Astros infield prospect Shay Whitcomb went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs on Thursday for Triple-A Sugar Land. The two blasts were his first home runs of 2025, now 5-for-25 (.200) on the young season with four of his five hits going for extra bases. The former fifth-round draft pick hit 35 home runs […]

Charlie Morton Strikes Out 10 In Loss
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton had his swing-and-miss stuff going during Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The veteran right-hander struck out 10 batters across five innings of work, which isn't easy against the Red Sox lineup. However, Morton also allowed six hits, five earned runs, and two walks during Thursday's outing. The […]

J.T. Realmuto Collects Three Hits
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was a tough out at the plate all game long on Thursday. The veteran backstop would finish his day 3-for-3 with three singles in the win over the Colorado Rockies. Realmuto would also add on two steals, which are a little more rare at this stage in his career. Regardless, […]

Nikola Jokic Expected To Play On Friday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against Golden State. After amassing a 61-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the double-overtime win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday, the multi-time MVP didn't suit up the following night versus the San Antonio Spurs. DeAndre Jordan got the start, with the veteran finishing with 10 […]

Hunter Brown Registers Eight Strikeouts
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown got off to a rough start during Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander gave up two runs in the first inning, but settled down nicely after that. Brown would follow that rough first frame with five scoreless innings to record his second quality start of the season. […]

Jonathan Kuminga Back On Thursday Night
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (pelvis) will play on Thursday versus the Lakers. He took a fall in a recent meeting with the San Antonio Spurs and was ruled out heading into Tuesday's 134-125 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. As a result, Gui Santos saw a few extra minutes and finished the night with […]

Christian Walker Mashes Homer In Win
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker has been off to a slow start with his new team, but was able to do some damage on Thursday. Walker helped his team get on the scoreboard with a solo shot off right-hander Joe Ryan in the second inning. His day wouldn't end there as he would also […]

Freddie Freeman Heading To Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 31. The Dodgers were hopeful to avoid this, but Freeman wasn't progressing as they hoped from his right-ankle sprain. It's worth noting that the sprain is on the same ankle Freeman had surgically-repaired. That being said, […]

Miles Boykin Heading To Chicago
The Chicago Bears have reached an undisclosed agreement with veteran wide receiver Miles Boykin. Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team reported the news. The 28-year-old split last season on the practice squads of the New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks, though he never made his way to the field. Boykin most recently contributed for the […]

Jalen Wilson Sidelined On Thursday
C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets small forward Jalen Wilson (ankle) will be in action on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The team downgraded Wilson from questionable to out due to right knee soreness. While the 24-year-old is on the shelf, the Nets will likely turn to Tyrese Martin and Trendon […]

Tampa Bay Restructures Baker Mayfield's Deal
Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reworked quarterback Baker Mayfield's contract to free up cap space. The Bucs converted Mayfield's $30 million base salary to a roster bonus, freeing up nearly $15 million. The team also added a void year for proration purposes in 2029. Tampa Bay has […]

Chicago Signs Case Keenum To One-Year Deal
The Chicago Bears are signing former Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million. Keenum spent the last two years as a Texan but missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a foot injury he suffered just before Week 1. Though he spent minimal time on the field over […]

Kyshawn George Unavailable For Thursday
Washington Wizards guard/forward Kyshawn George (ankle) won't play against the Orlando Magic on Thursday. George will be out of action for the sixth consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. The 21-year-old rookie has played in 64 games this season, averaging 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 assists across 26.8 minutes per […]

Richaun Holmes Out Versus Magic
Washington Wizards center Richaun Holmes (shoulder) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 31-year-old will be out of action due to a right shoulder contusion. Holmes exited Wednesday's games against the Sacramento Kings after sustaining the injury. He posted two points during the two minutes he played in. His next chance to return to […]

Khris Middleton Out Again Thursday Versus Magic
Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Middleton will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. He last played on March 27 versus the Pacers and finished with eight points, one rebound and two assists across 14 minutes on the floor. His next chance to […]

D'Angelo Russell Good To Go On Thursday
Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will play on Thursday versus Minnesota. The veteran continues to appear on the injury report because of a sore ankle. Yet, he was able to suit up for Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 18 points, 11 assists, two steals, and one block. With Cameron Johnson (back) […]

Noah Clowney Done For Rest Of The Season
Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (ankle) will miss the remainder of the year. He averaged 9.1 points and 3.9 rebounds this season, an improvement from the 2023-24 campaign. Unfortunately, Clowney was limited to 46 games, mostly due to bilateral ankle issues. With the Nets looking to bolster the roster heading into next season, it's unknown […]

Jordan Poole Unavailable For Thursday
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 25-year-old will be sidelined for the first time since March 5 due to an elbow issue. Poole played on Wednesday against the Kings and posted 23 points, two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes. His next chance to play is […]

Scottie Barnes Available On Thursday
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is available for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old has been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers of late. It's unknown how much action Barnes will continue to receive heading toward the end of the 2024-25 campaign. But […]

Cedric Mullins Goes Deep In Loss To Boston
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins was productive out of the leadoff spot on Thursday despite an 8-4 loss to the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards, as he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI, a walk, a stolen base and a strikeout. Mullins' third home run of the year came in […]