Dennis Schroder Will Sit Out Against Raptors

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder will not play against Toronto on Sunday night. The veteran will miss time to adhere to the league's safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. Schroder is no stranger to the policy, as he popped up on the list back in February and didn't play in four games as a result. Without […]

Gary Trent Jr. Out Again

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (leg) will not play against the Lakers on Sunday night. The sophomore has missed the team's previous four contests while dealing with a bruise on his left leg. With Fred VanVleet (hip) also out, Rodney Hood may start, although he should be classified as a dart throw with upside […]

Fred VanVleet Out On Sunday Night

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (hip) will not play against the Lakers. The 27-year-old will get the night off to rest a nagging left hip flexor strain that forced him to miss time at the beginning of the month. With Gary Trent Jr. (left leg contusion) also out, Rodney Hood could be in line for […]

J.P. Crawford Starting To Heat Up

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 1-for-3 Sunday afternoon, extending his modest five-game hit streak. For the last seven days, Crawford is slashing .348/.400/.478, and he had put together back-to-back two-hit games entering Sunday. Crawford's line for the year isn't all too impressive, as he has no home runs, one steal, and carries a .649 […]

Anthony Davis Will Play Against Toronto

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (calf) is listed as available for Sunday's matchup against Toronto. The 28-year-old was riding a probable tag throughout the day, so his availability against the Raptors shouldn't come as a surprise. However, with the Lakers playing the first half of a back-to-back, Davis may end up sitting more if […]

Dylan Moore Steals Sixth Base

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore stole yet another base Sunday afternoon, giving him six for the season. He's also been caught once. Moore has had a rough start to 2021, but the speed game has kept his fantasy value somewhat afloat. He also went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Sunday's contest against the […]

LeBron James Will Play Against Toronto

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will suit up on Sunday evening against the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP returned from an extended absence due to a right ankle sprain on Friday and finished with 16 points, eight boards, seven assists, two steals, and a block. However, James is a risky fantasy option, primarily […]

Rafael Montero Gets Fourth Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero got the save against the Angels Sunday afternoon, pitching a clean ninth inning with one strikeout. It was his fourth save of the year, giving him an equal four completed saves, and four blown saves. Montero is by no means locked into the closer role, as he has been […]

Kendall Graveman Pitches The Eighth

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman pitched the eighth inning of Seattle's 2-0 win over the Angels Sunday afternoon. He entered to face Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and Jared Walsh, the heart of the Angels order, and escaped with a ground out, a single, and a double-play ball. Graveman is clearly the best pitcher in […]

Justus Sheffield Delivers A Quality Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield was excellent Sunday afternoon against the Angels, going six innings without allowing a score. Sheffield worked himself into several jams, but was able to consistently find his way out of them. All told, he gave up just two hits and three walks and struck out four. It was his […]

Lorenzo Cain Will Be Back Against Phillies

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (quadriceps) will be back during the upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Although skipper Craig Counsell didn't specify which of the four games of series it will be, it is still welcome news for the fantasy managers who have been without him since April 13 due to quad strain. However, […]

Christian Yelich To Return Against Philadelphia

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will return during the team's upcoming series against the Phillies, according to manager Craig Counsell. Although the skipper didn't specify what game that will be, it is still good news as the team has been without Yelich since April 11 due to lower back tightness. The 29-year-old has gotten […]

Devonte' Graham Available Versus Heat

Charlotte Hornets guard Devonte Graham (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. He was questionable coming into the game, but it sounds like he felt fine during pregame warmups. Graham is expected to come off the bench with LaMelo Ball moving into the starting five. He should still see enough touches […]

Mike Conley Won't Play Monday

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the fourth game in a row that Conley has been sidelined. The fact he is being ruled out a full day in advance is not good news for fantasy managers. The Jazz are likely being […]

Hunter Harvey Could Return By The End Of May

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (oblique) could return by the end of May. The 26-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list a few months ago after suffering a "pretty large strain in the oblique." Harvey has played sparingly throughout his career with the O's but still managed to produce a 3.00 ERA and […]

Dejounte Murray, DeMar DeRozan Out On Sunday

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray (rest, knee) and forward DeMar DeRozan (rest) will be sidelined for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This shouldn't come as a surprise given it's the front end of a back-to-back set. Lonnie Walker IV, Devin Vassell, and Patty Mills should see significant roles in the offense on Sunday. […]

Jakob Poeltl Sitting Out Versus Sixers

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Spurs will rest a handful of their starters. Drew Eubanks played extremely well last time Poeltl was sidelined, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect it to happen […]

Harrison Barnes, Chimezie Metu Ruled Out Sunday

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (groin) and center Chimezie Metu (back) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Barnes has been banged up lately, which has been resulting in more playing time for Metu. The Kings are shorthanded here with both of them sidelined on Sunday. Marvin Bagley III and Delon […]

Anthony Santander Progressing Well

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (ankle) is progressing well and could resume baseball activities soon. The 26-year-old sprained his left ankle a few weeks ago during a game against the Miami Marlins and was subsequently placed on the 10-day injured list. Santander is batting .267 during the 2021 campaign, amassing eight hits and two RBI […]

Tristan Thompson Starting Versus Blazers

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson will move into the starting five for Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The veteran center will get the starting nod over Robert Williams. This is likely a matchup move by head coach Brad Stevens, so expect both players to get plenty of minutes. Williams remains the better fantasy […]

LaMelo Ball Remains In Starting Five

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (rest) will remain in the starting five for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. The young guard recently returned from injury, so there was some thought that he'd sit this one out to rest. Despite it being a back-to-back set, Ball will be out there. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable […]

Tucker Barnhart Homers On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart went 2-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in a 13-12 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Barnhart hit a two-run shot off of reliever Justin Steele in the seventh inning. The veteran catcher has done what he can to hold off upstart rookie catcher Tyler Stephenson, […]

Trevor Story Injured On Sunday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (finger) was pulled from Sunday's matchup against the Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning, injuring his right index finger. He remained in the game to run the bases, but he was yanked defensively in the ninth. Story is batting .283 this season, racking up […]

Tyler Mahle Allows Six Runs

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle struggled in a 13-12 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Mahle allowed six runs in five innings of work while striking out five and walking none. The rough start goes into the books as the least effective start of the season for him, considering he gave up just five […]

Nick Castellanos Has Five Hits, Drives In Four

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos had a big afternoon in a 13-12 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Castellanos went 5-for-6 with two homers, four runs, and four RBI, including a walk-off single in the 10th inning. The veteran outfielder's huge game on Sunday adds to what has been a red-hot start to the […]

Max Fried To Return On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hamstring) will be activated from the injured list and be available for the start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. The 27-year-old has been absent since mid-April due to a strained right hamstring. However, Fried hasn't played well this season, sporting a miserable 11.45 ERA and no wins across […]

Luis Arraez Scores Three Runs In Sunday's Win

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez went 3-for-4 with a trio of runs scored and an RBI triple in a 13-4 victory over Kansas City. Arraez had gone three games without recording a hit before notching his seventh multi-hit game of the season. The 24-year-old hit a pair of singles and a triple, scoring at least […]

Kevin Durant Posts Another 42-Point Game

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant recorded a second consecutive 42-point outing on Sunday against Milwaukee, shooting 16-for-33 in a 117-114 loss. He finished 7-for-13 from downtown and 3-for-4 at the charity stripe with 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal. His line also included five turnovers in 40 minutes. The veteran scorer is making things […]

Andrelton Simmons Hits First Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons enjoyed his best game since returning from the COVID-19 injured list. Simmons went hitless in his first three games back but has since recorded a hit in each of the last three games, including two on Sunday as well as his first long ball of the season. The veteran shortstop […]

Khris Middleton Has 26-Point, 11-Rebound Double-Double

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton maneuvered his way to a nice double-double in Sunday's win over the Nets, shooting 11-for-21 from the field on his way to 28 points and grabbing 11 rebounds with six assists and two steals. He was 3-for-7 with the three-ball and didn't commit a single turnover in 36 minutes. […]