T.J. Oshie Registers A Hat Trick Wednesday

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie netted a hat trick in an emotional 4-2 win over the New York Rangers. It was Oshie's first game back since the passing of his father. In a game that consisted of both teams compiling 72 penalty minutes, Oshie collected two goals in the second period and added an empty-net […]

Aaron Rodgers Not Ruling Out A Return To Packers

Former Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn, who spent nine years with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, said that the future Hall of Fame signal-caller hasn't ruled out a return to the team. "I still believe there's an opportunity for a resolution here. It's going to take two men that are dug in right now trying to […]

Late-Round Rookie RB Targets for FFPC Best Ball

The NFL Draft has officially concluded, and we've celebrated and wept as new player values were realized (Myles Gaskin) while others feel as if they've faded into the abyss (James Robinson). In regards to rookies, a rather underwhelming draft class led to several running backs falling to the much later rounds or going undrafted altogether. […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 35: English Premier League

Last weekend told a familiar tale. One winner and two games where just one goal would've seen us clean up. Leicester City failed to beat Southampton despite the latter playing over 80 minutes with ten men. Leeds failed to score away from home for only the fourth time all season. Chelsea did win in a […]

Derek Holland Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers have placed relief pitcher Derek Holland (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. The team called up fellow relief pitcher Kyle Funkhouser in a corresponding move. Holland has appeared in eight games so far this year, including one start, and has struggled immensely. Over nine innings, he has […]

Eddie Rosario Sitting Against Lefty On Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game as the team goes up against left-hander Danny Duffy and the Kansas City Royals. Jordan Luplow is getting the start in left field and batting second in the game. This will be the second straight time that Rosario has sat against […]

Dolphins Releasing Bobby McCain

The Miami Dolphins informed team captain and starting safety Bobby McCain that they are releasing him on Thursday, according to a source. McCain, who was drafted in the fifth round in 2015 out of Memphis, grew into a dependable member of Miami's secondary. He signed a contract extension in 2018, but his release was a […]

Carlos Carrasco Moved To 60-Day Injured List

In a surprise move, the New York Mets transferred starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. This will now push Carrasco's return timeline back just a few weeks. Originally expected to rejoin the Mets the week of May 9, Carrasco now cannot return to the team until May 31. It […]

Tyler O'Neill Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game as the team faces Taijuan Walker and the New York Mets. Justin Williams is getting the start in left field and batting sixth in the game. O'Neill has been coming around at the plate lately. He hit home runs in […]

Jorge Polanco Heading To The Bench On Thursday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Jordan Lyles and the Texas Rangers. Nick Gordon was called up by the team and he is slated to make his MLB debut on Thursday. Gordon is starting at second base and batting seventh. Polanco is off to a […]

Packers Looking To Add Quarterbacks To Their Roster

The Green Bay Packers have started exploring quarterbacks that they can add to their roster for upcoming organized team activities and training camp, according to sources. Last year's first-rounder Jordan Love is currently the only QB on the roster other than Aaron Rodgers, who has told some in the organization that he no longer wants […]

Gabriel Vilardi Strikes Twice In Kings Victory

Los Angeles Kings forward Gabriel Vilardi tallied his ninth and 10th goals of the season in a 4-2 win on Wednesday over Arizona. With the win, Los Angeles eliminated the Coyotes from playoff contention. On the season, Vilardi is responsible for nine goals and 11 assists through 49 games. He centers the Kings third line […]

Frank Ragnow Receives Record Extension

The Detroit Lions signed center Frank Ragnow to a four-year contract extension on Thursday that will make him the highest-paid center in the NFL. The deal is worth $13.5 million per season, and he'll also receive $25.5 million fully guaranteed at signing and $42 million in total guarantees. Ragnow is under contract through the 2026 […]

Miguel Cabrera Getting A Breather On Thursday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Nathan Eovaldi and the Boston Red Sox. Jonathan Schoop is shifting over to cover first base while Harold Castro is starting at second base. Cabrera has been ice cold from the plate over the past week. He's gone 0-for-26 […]

Jesus Sanchez Gets Five Hits In Wednesday's Game

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jesus Sanchez went 5-for-5 with a home run, a triple, and four RBI in Wednesday's Triple-A Jacksonville game. Sanchez is off to a great start, already recording seven hits through just two games. Sanchez got a chance to play a bit at the big league level in 2020, but was awful, […]

Nick Gordon To Make Big-League Debut

Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Gordon will make his big-league debut on Thursday against the Rangers. Gordon is starting at second and will bat seventh against Rangers' righty Jordan Lyles. The 25-year-old was called up in a corresponding move with Luis Arraez's placement on the injured list, and he's expected to provide depth off the bench […]

Lions Waive Kerryon Johnson

The Detroit Lions waived running back Kerryon Johnson on Wednesday, according to a source. The former second-round pick was on the outside looking in with the emergence of D'Andre Swift, and the Lions also recently signed Jamaal Williams to their backfield. In addition, Detroit drafted Jermar Jefferson in the seventh round of last week's NFL […]

J.T. Realmuto Getting The Day Off On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is getting the day off as the team faces Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Andrew Knapp is starting at catcher for the team and batting sixth. Realmuto has been fantastic as usual this year. Through 29 games, he has slashed .291/.392/.477 with three home runs, five doubles, […]

Better than 50/50 Chance That Julio Jones Is Traded

NBC Sports' Peter King left with the impression that there is more than a 50/50 chance that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones will be traded this offseason after speaking with general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith after the first round of last week's NFL draft. "The reason is, obviously the Falcons […]

Mitch Garver On The Bench Thursday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver will take a seat on the bench for Thursday's series finale against the Rangers. Garver has appeared in each of the last two contests for the Twins, going 3-for-7 with a home run and a walk. Benjamin Rortvedt will take on the catching duties and bat ninth against Jordan Lyles.

Khalil Lee Could Get Called Up By Mets On Friday

New York Mets outfielder and seventh-ranked prospect Khalil Lee has been instructed by team officials to be ready in the event the Mets call him up and activate him for a weekend series against the Diamondbacks beginning Friday. Lee, 22, was acquired by the Mets as part of the three-team trade last winter that sent […]

Adam Lowry Provides A Boost For Winnipeg

Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry recorded two goals and an assist versus Calgary on Wednesday. The Jets ended up winning the contest 4-0. Lowry helped his team snap a seven-game losing skid. He has been pointless through eight games, centering Winnipeg's third line. In 2021, he has compiled 10 goals and 13 assists in 48 […]

Christian Arroyo Day-To-Day With Hand Contusion

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hand) was hit in the hand by a pitch from Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize in Wednesday's game. He is going to sit out on Thursday and is being considered day-to-day. Marwin Gonzalez is getting the start at second base in Thursday's series finale against the Tigers. […]

Josh Donaldson Gets The Day off Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson will get a breather on Thursday and isn't in the lineup for the contest against the Rangers. Despite talk of managing his workload, Donaldson has been an everyday player for Minnesota in 2021, though he'll get his first day off since mid-April on Thursday. Willians Astudillo will get the […]

Bryce Harper To Miss His Fourth Straight Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) will be out of the lineup for the fourth straight game on Thursday as the team faces Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee Brewers. Brad Miller is getting the start in right field and batting second in the game. Harper is dealing with wrist discomfort, though he was reportedly feeling […]

Clint Frazier Starting In Left Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is getting the start in left field Thursday against the Astros. Frazier took a seat on the bench for Wednesday's game but will bat ninth against Lance McCullers Jr. The 26-year-old has a pair of long balls in his last six games but could find himself in a tough […]

Kyle Higashioka Returns To Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka is back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Astros. Higashioka was given a breather Wednesday but is back behind the plate to catch Gerrit Cole. The 31-year-old backstop owns a 1.012 OPS with four homers this season and will bat eighth against Lance McCullers Jr.

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (5/6/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA serves up another solid seven-game slate Thursday night, one that sees plenty of notable players carrying injury designations. However, a good portion of those stars are expected to take the floor, although the likes of James Harden (hamstring) and LeBron James (ankle) will remain out. It’s also an intriguing ledger from the standpoint […]

Jacob deGrom Expected To Throw On Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (lat) is expected to play catch on Thursday in St. Louis and will get checked out by team doctors. If he has no setbacks, he will remain on track to start on Sunday against Arizona. deGrom has been nothing short of dominant so far in 2021. He has […]

Calle Jarnkrok Stays Productive With His 13th Goal

Nashville Predators winger Calle Jarnkrok scored his 13th goal of the season in Wednesday's 4-2 loss against Columbus to keep up his recent good form. The Swedish forward has collected seven points across the last eight games as Nashville battles for a playoff berth. He's been held off the scoresheet just once in the past […]