Nelson Cruz Gets A Rare Day Off Tuesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is getting the day off on Tuesday and is not in the lineup for the contest against the White Sox. This is just the second day off of the season for Cruz, who owns a .285/.336./.518 slash line with nine homers and 23 RBI in 38 games played. Jorge […]

Al-Farouq Aminu Plans To Stay In Chicago

Chicago Bulls forward Al-Farouq Aminu is expected to exercise his $10.2 million player option for next season. This is a no-brainer for Aminu since he won't get anywhere near that salary in free agency. He was acquired by Chicago from the Orlando Magic in the trade that sent Nikola Vucevic to the Bulls. Aminu averaged […]

Kike Hernandez Leading Off For Boston On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list and is batting leadoff against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Hernandez last appeared on May 6 before being placed on the injured list due to right hamstring tightness. After a down year in 2020, Hernandez has been looking better at […]

De'Andre Hunter Unlikely To Be Fully Cleared For Game 1

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is unlikely to be fully cleared for Sunday's Game 1 contest, according to head coach Nate McMillan. Hunter was able to play 24 minutes during the regular season finale. However, it's likely that the Hawks continue to bring him along slowly. The Hawks don't believe there will be a […]

Michael Pineda To Resume Throwing Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (thigh) is recovering from a thigh procedure and is slated to resume throwing on Thursday, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Pineda was scratched from his start on Tuesday against the White Sox due to an undisclosed- at the time- reason, though it seems like a relatively minor setback, one […]

Deandre Ayton, Cameron Johnson Are On Track To Play Sunday

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (knee) and forward Cameron Johnson (wrist) are on track to play in Sunday's contest. Ayton missed the final three games of the regular season, while dealing with knee soreness. Johnson missed the last six games, but both players were likely held out longer than needed as a precaution. A return […]

J.T. Realmuto Not In Lineup On Tuesday Night

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday night. Realmuto has been dealing with a wrist injury that kept him out of the lineup on Sunday as well. He's been having a good season early on when healthy, as he's slashing .294/.400/.486 with four home runs, three steals, 17 […]

LeBron James Will Play Versus Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) was able to suit up for Tuesday's practice. Head coach Frank Vogel confirmed that the superstar forward will be out there for Wednesday's play-in game against the Golden State Warriors. James recently mentioned that he has not felt 100 percent healthy in quite some time, Regardless, fantasy managers […]

Caris LeVert Will Miss Tuesday's Contest

Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert will not suit up for Tuesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is currently unavailable while he follows the league's COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. That means that LeVert is likely going to miss roughly two weeks, assuming the Pacers advance in the postseason. Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) will be limited, […]

Christian Yelich Activated From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) has been activated from the injured list and is batting second against the Royals on Tuesday night. Yelich has only appeared in one game since April 11 as he has dealt with back tightness issues. After completing a rehab assignment, it looks like Yelich is ready to go, although […]

Domantas Sabonis Available For Play-In Game

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (quad) is available for Tuesday's play-in game versus the Charlotte Hornets. He continues to deal with a quad issue, but will power through it for this important contest. Both Caris LeVert (protocols) and Myles Turner (toe) won't suit up. That means, Sabonis is going to be asked to play a […]

C.J. Cron Activated From The Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back), who has been on the injured list with a lower back strain, has been activated and is batting fourth against Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The 31-year-old first baseman is batting .290/.394/.495 with five home runs and 15 RBI over 93 at-bats this season. Connor […]

Malcolm Brogdon, Aaron Holiday, Edmond Sumner Available

Indiana Pacers guards Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), Aaron Holiday (toe), and Edmond Sumner (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. It sounds like the Pacers will get some reinforcements for the play-in game. Brogdon is likely going to be eased back into rotation, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect more than 20 minutes […]

Mike Moustakas Out Of Lineup Again On Tuesday Night

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (heel) is still out of the lineup on Tuesday night as he continues to deal with a heel contusion. Moustakas has been dealing with several injuries as of late, and he has not appeared in the starting lineup since Friday. Over 27 games this year, Moustakas is slashing .244/.340/.442 […]

Raimel Tapia Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia is absent from Tuesday's lineup against left-hander Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. This looks to just be a routine day off for Tapia, which isn't a bad idea considering his lack of production against left-handed pitching. He's slashing .235/.278/.235 over 36 plate appearances against southpaws this season. Charlie […]

Brandon Belt Gets Another Night Off Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (side) remains out of the lineup on Tuesday night, according to Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group. Belt underwent an MRI for a side injury that has been nagging him for several days, but manager Gabe Kapler said that Belt has been feeling better and could […]

Buster Posey Not In Lineup On Tuesday Night

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is getting the night off for Tuesday night's game against the Reds. It's nothing to be worried about, as the Giants seem to have settled into a pattern of giving Posey two games behind the plate before letting Curt Casali take over for a night. Following the pattern, Casali […]

Cameron Maybin Traded To Mets On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cameron Maybin was traded to the Mets on Tuesday for cash considerations, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Maybin had been playing with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate in Iowa to start the year, as he is slashing .103/.186/.205 over 10 games. Puma reports that Maybin has been assigned to […]

Corbin Martin Recalled By Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Martin was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, the team announced on Twitter. The No. 7 overall prospect in Arizona's system according to MLB Pipeline, Martin is joining the Diamondbacks to take over the roster spot vacated by Luke Weaver, who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday […]

Kyle Tucker Starting To Heat Up

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will try and stay hot heading into the team's matchup against the A's on Tuesday. Tucker got off to a really slow start this season but is 10-for-25 (.400) over his last seven games with three home runs and seven runs batted in. The 24-year-old is slashing .313/.411/.646 in the […]

Luke Weaver Placed On Injured List Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, the team announced on Twitter. Weaver has had some good outings this season, but has mostly remained inconsistent as he is 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 40 innings of work. […]

Ryan Pressly Continues Strong Start

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly will head into Tuesday's action against the A's 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season. 18 innings into his season, Pressly has allowed only 15 hits, struck out 20 hitters and has not allowed a single home run yet. The right-handed closer is sporting a sparkling 1.00 WHIP and a 1.60 […]

Jacob Stallings Out Of Lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings (knee) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener with the Cardinals, as he continues to deal with a knee contusion, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. Stallings exited Sunday's game after taking a foul ball off his knee while behind the plate in the top of the seventh […]

Martin Maldonado Not Fantasy Viable

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado has flashed some small signs of power heading into the team's matchup against the A's in Oakland. The defensive-minded backstop is slugging .421 in the month of May and has three extra-base hits over his last nine games. Maldonado is not known for his offense and is slashing only .155/.243/.258 […]

Yuli Gurriel Hitting .339 Against Left-Handed Pitching

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will take on Oakland A's starter Sean Manaea in Oakland on Tuesday night. Gurriel is quietly having another productive season, slugging .552 with 31 runs driven in. Gurriel has punished left-handed pitching this season, slashing .339/.403/.677 with 11 extra-base hits through 65 opportunities against them. This sets up nicely […]

Carlos Correa Starting To Square Up The Baseball

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will take the field Tuesday against the A's with hopes of continuing his recent surge at the plate. Correa is 7-for-17 (.411) over his last five games with one double, one home run, three runs batted in, five walks and eight runs scored. Correa is still hitting .173 overall in […]

Didi Gregorius Placed On Injured List With Elbow Injury

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with an elbow injury on Tuesday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Gregorius missed Sunday's game after departing early on Saturday and will now hit the injured list. Fantasy managers can stash Gregorius if they have room the room, but he's not […]

Alex Bregman Slugging .596 In Road Games

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will try and stay hot away from Minute Maid Park on Tuesday against the A's. Bregman has multiple hits in each of his last two games and is slashing .327/.413/.473 with five doubles through 55 at-bats in the month of May. Bregman has been especially dangerous hitting on the […]

Jared Vanderaa Searching For First UFC Victory Saturday

Team Quest prospect Jared Vanderaa (11-5) will enter the Octagon on Saturday for the second time after his Contender Series victory and is looking for his first UFC win. The Washington state native is an absolute finisher, with 10 of his 11 career wins coming by finish -- seven of those by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees […]

Justin Tafa Looking For A Rebound Performance

Looking for a rebound early in his young UFC career, heavyweight Justin Tafa (4-2) is coming off of a very close split-decision loss to Carlos Felipe in January. Tafa did showcase his power in his second UFC bout, knocking out the massive Juan Adams in the first round of their bout in February of last […]