Cedi Osman, Isaiah Hartenstein Questionable For Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Cedi Osman (ankle) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (head) have earned questionable designations for Sunday's contest against Dallas. Osman has become a scorching hot fantasy commodity over his last eight games, averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds per outing. An absence from him on the wing would pave the way […]

Josh Jackson, Hamidou Diallo, Wayne Ellington All Out Sunday

The Detroit Pistons will again be staggeringly short-handed for Sunday's contest versus Chicago with shooting guard Josh Jackson (tooth), small forward Hamidou Diallo (health protocols) and shooting guard/small forward Wayne Ellington (calves) all ruled out. Saddiq Bey and Frank Jackson stand to see as many minutes on the wing as they can handle. Diallo went […]

Daniel Theis Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday

Chicago Bulls power forward/center Daniel Theis (knee) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Sunday's game against Detroit with a right hip contusion. Since entering the starting five 13 games ago, Theis has averaged 10 points and 6.5 boards per contest. An absence would figure to bump Lauri Markkanen back into the starting five, […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 5/9/21 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 5/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   *updated 12:50 CT (follow @kringstad19 on Twitter for K-Rate updates before lock!) Game of the Day Minnesota Timberwolves (-7.5) vs. Orlando Magic (231 total) The top game of the day, […]

Mason Plumlee, Cory Joseph Will Miss Sunday’s Game

Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (rest) and point guard Cory Joseph (ankle) have both been ruled out for Sunday's contest against Chicago. Plumlee's minutes continue to be monitored down the stretch, as he returned from a five-game absence to log 25 minutes Saturday. Joseph played 20 minutes in that outing as well, but he had […]

Kevin Kiermaier Placed On 10-Day IL Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist sprain, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier injured his wrist early in Saturday's game when he attempted to steal second base, and he was replaced on defense in the following inning. In a […]

Sacramento Lists Buddy Hield As Questionable Sunday

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield (ankle) has picked up a questionable tag for Sunday's game versus the Thunder due to a sprained left ankle. Hield has been an ironman for the Kings this season, missing just one contest. He has benefited immensely from De'Aaron Fox's (health protocols) absence, firing up double-digit three-point attempts in […]

Ben Gamel Claimed Off Waivers By Pirates

Cleveland Indians outfielder Ben Gamel has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Rob Biertempful of The Athletic. Gamel struggled in 11 games with Cleveland this season, slashing .071/.235/.143 with six strikeouts. The Pirates made the move to shore up their outfield depth with Bryan Reynolds banged up and Gregory Polanco going […]

Jerami Grant Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday

Detroit Pistons power forward Jerami Grant (knee) has been tagged as questionable to suit up for Sunday's game versus Chicago as he continues to battle right knee soreness. Grant returned from a five-contest absence to log 24 minutes Saturday, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Detroit play it safe on the second leg […]

Harrison Barnes Unlikely To Suit Up Sunday

Sacramento Kings small/power forward Harrison Barnes (adductor) has been listed as doubtful to participate in Sunday's contest against the Thunder. Barnes has already missed each of the Kings' past six games, paving the way for Maurice Harkless and Terence Davis to see added minutes on the wing. Prior to his ailment, Barnes had averaged 19.5 […]

Tim Anderson Has Two Hits In Win Saturday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in a 9-1 win over the Royals on Saturday. That gives Anderson a four-game hitting streak, as he now has a hit in seven of his last eight games and is slashing .301/.330/.462 with four home runs, six steals, 12 RBI and 18 […]

De'Aaron Fox Continues Absence Sunday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Oklahoma City as he continues to work through the league's health and safety protocols. Fox has not played since April 21, with the team having compiled a 5-3 record in his absence. Delon Wright has been the biggest beneficiary of Fox […]

Ozzie Albies Stays Hot, Triples In Braves' Win Saturday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 1-for-5 with a triple, a walk and a run scored in an 8-7 win over the Phillies. Albies saw his 10-game hitting streak get snapped on Friday, but he continues to hit the ball well as he is slashing .319/.396/.596 with two home runs, one steal, five RBI […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (eye) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Minnesota due to a left eye abrasion. Carter's absence will mark his third contest in a row on the sidelines, paving the way for Mohamed Bamba to skyrocket in appeal in the DFS market. In his last two starts, Bamba […]

Max Scherzer Strikes Out 14 On Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer dominated the Yankees lineup on Saturday, striking out 14 in 7 1/3 innings of work in a 4-3 extra-innings loss. It was a season-high in strikeouts for Scherzer, as he was let down by his offense once again and did not factor into the decision. He allowed one run […]

Mats Zuccarello Adds Two Points for Minnesota On Saturday

Minnesota Wild veteran forward Mats Zuccarello created two assists on Saturday. The Wild beat Anaheim 4-3 in overtime. Zuccarello registered six points in his last five contests. He has been lucky to play on a line with rookie sensation Kirill Kaprizov for most of the season. The former New York Ranger has netted 11 goals […]

Kohei Arihara Placed On Injured List Sunday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kohei Arihara (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a contusion on his right middle finger, Rangers Executive Vice President of Communications John Blake announced on Twitter. Arihara has opened his MLB career this season by going 2-3 with a 6.59 ERA in seven starts, and in […]

Ty France Sits on Sunday

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France is out of the lineup on Sunday. France has been struggling mightily of late, with a dismal .215 OPS over the past seven days, and he hasn't homered since April 18. Hopefully, this time off will get France back on track. France should be on fantasy benches until he […]

Colin Moran Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin issue, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Moran injured himself in Saturday's game when he dove back to first base to attempt to turn an unassisted double play. He got up in pain and […]

Luke Kunin Collects Two Goals on Saturday

Nashville Predators center Luke Kunin netted two goals and helped his team get a playoff spot on Saturday. The Predators were able to get by Carolina 3-1 and clinch a Discover Central Division playoff spot. Kunin now has 10 goals and nine assists in 38 Predators regular-season contests. He's been averaging almost 14:00 minutes of […]

Tigers-Twins Game Sunday Has Been Postponed

The scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins has been postponed, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. The game is scheduled to be made up as part of a doubleheader on July 16. Managers should adjust their lineups accordingly for today.

Ke'Bryan Hayes Transferred To 60-Day IL

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. Manager Derek Shelton said that there was no setback in Hayes' recovery from a wrist injury he suffered during Opening Weekend, and that he remains on the same progression he has been on. With […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It appears April showers have brought May injuries, and no-hitters, and many fantasy teams scratching their heads in pursuit of the next big thing. Don't let last year's sprint season mislead you into forgetting just how long a full MLB season is, as we're […]

C.J. Cron Out Of Lineup For Third Straight Day

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains out of the lineup for the third game in a row on Sunday, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Cron was scratched from Friday's lineup with lower back tightness, and Harding reports that Cron will be reevaluated on Monday. Managers will hope for a quick return for […]

Auston Matthews Continues Point Streak

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews extended his point streak to six games on Saturday. The Maple Leafs handed Montreal their third straight loss by the score of 3-2. During Matthews's point streak, he's tallied six goals and one assist. He leads the National Hockey League with 40 goals. The Leaf's centerman has reached the […]

Carlos Correa Not In Sunday's Lineup Against Blue Jays

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that Correa is healthy, and the team opted to hold him out of the lineup because Sunday was a day game immediately following a night game, and also because they are in […]

Christian Vazquez Gets Day Off Sunday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. It looks to be a day off for Vazquez, who has started behind the plate in 16 of the team's last 19 games. He has put up solid numbers to start the 2021 season, slashing .283/.325/.396 with […]

Gio Urshela Likely To Play In Upcoming Series Against Rays

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (knee) is expected to play in the upcoming series against the Rays, per manager Aaron Boone. Urshela has missed three games, including Sunday, since injuring his left knee in Thursday's game against the Astros. The team will see how he feels after their scheduled off-day on Monday before […]

Seth Jones Compiles Points In Blue Jackets Win

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones was responsible for three assists on Saturday against Detroit. The Blue Jackets ended up winning the affair 5-4 in overtime. Jones's third helper came as a secondary assist on Max Domi's overtime winner. Been a tough year in Columbus, but Jones has still managed to have an ok season. […]

Alex Wennberg Registers A Hat Trick Saturday

Florida Panthers center Alex Wennberg netted a hat trick Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Florida won the contest 5-1. Wennberg has been a key contributor all season long, playing as a bottom-six forward for the Panthers. Through 55 regular-season games, Wennberg compiled 16 goals and 12 assists. He typically centers the team's third line. […]