J.D. Martinez Back In The Lineup Against Astros

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Jose Urquidy and the Houston Astros. Martinez fouled a ball off of his foot in Saturday's game. He was held out of the lineup for Sunday, but the game was postponed so the foot injury appears as if […]

Victor Robles Activated From Injured List On Monday

The Washington Nationals activated outfielder Victor Robles (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. However, he's not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Charlie Morton and the Atlanta Braves. Robles stayed just the minimum of 10 days on the injured list after suffering a right ankle sprain. Prior to the injury, he […]

Daily Fantasy Basketball (DFS) Cheat Sheet for May 31, 2021 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 5/31 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   NBA Playoffs: Round One Philadelphia (-9) @ Washington (231 total) Injuries to monitor: Russell Westbrook (questionable), Ish Smith (questionable),  The Sixers are positioned here to be only the second team to sweep their opening series […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Could Return In June

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (shoulder) could return sometime in mid-June, according to skipper Dusty Baker. The righty recently landed on the 10-day injured list after experiencing soreness in his throwing arm. The 27-year-old has a 3-1 record and a 2.96 ERA this season and is worth a stash until he can return.

Jose Urquidy Starting On Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will be on the bump for Monday's matchup against the Red Sox. Urquidy has been out of the lineup since May 12 due to shoulder inflammation and has made a few appearances with Double-A Corpus Christi. The 26-year-old has a 3.22 ERA this season but will have his […]

Yuli Gurriel May Return During Series With Red Sox

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (finger) won't play on Monday against the Red Sox. The veteran is currently dealing with left middle finger inflammation and hasn't been in the lineup since Friday's loss to the Padres. Taylor Jones and Aledmys Diaz will alternate between DH and first base, depending on the matchup, until Gurriel […]

Yordan Alvarez Out Again

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (wrist) will not be in the starting lineup against the Red Sox. The 23-year-old has been dealing with a right wrist issue since Wednesday, and although he has been available to pinch-hit, Dusty Baker will likely continue to play it safe by keeping him out. The injury doesn't appear […]

Cal Quantrill Starting On Monday Night

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox. The right-hander hasn't done much this season and will be coming off his latest outing against the Tigers on Wednesday where he logged just three innings of work. Fantasy managers looking to fill a void should look elsewhere, […]

Triston McKenzie To Start Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie will take the hill for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox. The 23-year-old hasn't looked good this season, sporting a 5.94 ERA to go along with a record of one win and three losses. Chicago has played well against right-handed pitching this season, so fantasy managers […]

Robert Williams III May Sit Again For Game 5

Boston Celtics forward Robert Williams III (ankle) is considered day-to-day but may not play in Tuesday's matchup against Brooklyn. The big man was relegated to just six minutes in Game 3 after spraining his left ankle and wasn't available for Game 4. He has also been dealing with turf toe, so he is likely trending […]

Kemba Walker Still Day-To-Day

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (knee) is still day-to-day ahead of the Game 5 matchup against Brooklyn. The veteran continues to deal with the effects of a bone bruise in his left knee, an ailment that kept him out of Sunday's 141-126 loss. If he can't play on Tuesday night, Romeo Langford and Payton Pritchard […]

Anthony Davis May Miss Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (groin) is considered day-to-day, putting him in jeopardy of missing Tuesday's clash against the Suns. The oft-injured big man was also dealing with a sore knee heading into Game 4, and with the team looking to make a run deep into the postseason, coach Vogel may play it safe […]

NBA DFS Prop Picks for 5/31 - Monkey Knife Fight

With two games on Monday's slate, an eventful weekend could mean a disappointing start to the week. Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook are respectably producing, but there isn't enough help from the rest of the Wizards to keep games close. Aside from a 50-point game from Beal or Westbrook, the Wizards need all the help […]

Trevor Larnach Dealing With Foot Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (foot) is currently dealing with a foot injury. He was hit in the foot by a pitch in Sunday's game. After the game, he was seen in a walking boot. The team is currently considering him day-to-day. He is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore […]

Adam Eaton Returns To The Lineup Against Indians

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton (hamstring) is making his return to the lineup in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians on Monday. He is starting in right field and batting sixth in the game. Jake Lamb is shifting over to cover left field while Andrew Vaughn is heading to the […]

Serge Ibaka Uncertain For Game 5

Los Angeles Clippers forward Serge Ibaka (back) may miss the Game 5 matchup against the Mavericks. The veteran continues to deal with a lingering back issue, an ailment that caused a two-month absence during the regular season. L.A. went small in Game 4 on Sunday, opting to roll with Nick Batum in the starting lineup […]

Jonathan India Sitting Against Phillies On Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against Vince Velasquez and the Philadelphia Phillies. Max Schrock is playing second base and batting fifth in the game. India reached base twice in the team's last game on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. He went 2-for-4 with a pair […]

Ish Smith Appears On Latest Injury Report

Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (groin) is questionable for Monday's matchup against Philly. Smith popped up on the latest injury report with a left groin strain, and he may end up sitting out for Game 4. The veteran is averaging 7.7 points, three assists, three boards, and 1.7 steals during the postseason. If he isn't […]

Jesse Winker Getting The Day Off On Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Vince Velasquez and the Philadelphia Phillies. Shogo Akiyama is getting the start in left field and batting eighth in the game. Winker is in the midst of a monster season. Over 45 games, he is slashing .348/.411/.635 with 13 home […]

Niko Goodrum Sitting Against Brewers On Monday

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers. Harold Castro is covering shortstop, where Goodrum has primarily played this year, while Akil Baddoo is getting the start in center field, where Goodrum played on Sunday. It's been a strong month of […]

Russell Westbrook Questionable On Monday Evening

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (ankle) is questionable for Monday night's matchup against the 76ers. The former MVP had the same designation heading into Saturday's Game 3 loss and still managed to drop his usual triple-double throughout 34 minutes of work. With the Wizards looking at elimination, it would be surprising if Westbrook wasn't available […]

Mike Moustakas Spotted Running Before Monday's Game

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) was seen running in the outfield before his team's Monday game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Moustakas has been on the injured list since May 19 after suffering a right heel contusion. The veteran infielder's return would cut into Jonathan India and Kyle Farmer's playing time. Moustakas is hitting .241 […]

Gary Sanchez Sitting Monday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is sitting for Monday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez is 5-for-10 with a home run and two RBIs over his last four games, though he'll cede the catching duties to Kyle Higashioka, who will bat eighth against Rays' lefty Rich Hill.

Joey Votto Spotted Playing Catch Before Monday's Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) was seen playing catch on the field before his team's Monday game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Votto has been on the injured list since May 6 after fracturing his left thumb on a hit-by-pitch. While he is still without a timetable for return, Votto should be able to […]

Joey Wendle Getting A Breather On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle is getting the day off on Monday as the team faces Jameson Taillon and the New York Yankees. Yandy Diaz is getting the start at third base and batting fifth in the game. Wendle has been a mainstay in the lineup all year and has had a fantastic […]

Luis Severino To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Severino has been throwing bullpen sessions lately and he will throw three simulated innings on Monday. Severino underwent Tommy John surgery in February 2020. Assuming he has no setbacks over the coming […]

J.D. Davis To Resume Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand, neck) is set to resume his rehab assignment at Triple-A on Tuesday. Davis had his rehab assignment put on hold last week after he was experiencing neck stiffness. He then had an MRI that revealed joint inflammation in his left hand. Davis has been on the injured […]

Michael Kopech Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to a strained left hamstring. Kopech had been considered day-to-day with hamstring soreness after he was removed from a game on Wednesday last week. The move to the injured list is retroactive to May 28, so there's a […]

Clint Frazier Absent From Monday's Starting Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Rich Hill and the Tampa Bay Rays. Miguel Andujar is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Frazier has been a staple in the bottom of the lineup lately, despite continuing to struggle at […]

Freddy Galvis Heading To The Bench On Monday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against Jose Berrios and the Minnesota Twins. Pat Valaika is getting the start at shortstop and batting ninth in the game. Galvis has had a heavy workload lately and was due for an off day. He's had a great month of […]