Giancarlo Stanton Scratched From Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) has been scratched from Friday's lineup due to left quad tightness. Stanton was originally slated to resume his usual role as the number-two hitter in the order, though he was removed from the lineup late. The slugger had appeared in each of the last nine games, so […]

Gleyber Torres Could Return Soon

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres could make his return to action "real soon." Torres tested positive for COVID-19, though he has been asymptomatic, which means he could return sooner than the normal 10-day quarantine period if he tests negative multiple times. That would be good news for both the Yankees and his fantasy managers, […]

Aaron Hicks Has Torn Tendon Sheath In Left Wrist

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (wrist) had an MRI on his left wrist, which revealed a "torn sheath that holds the tendon in place." Hicks is currently taking medication, and the Yankees will know in a few days whether it's resolved or will ultimately require surgery. It's a tough blow for Hicks- who is […]

Reggie Jackson Doubtful To Play Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (Achilles) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. He has been playing well heading into the postseason, so the Clippers will give him the night off here. The Clippers will rest a handful of their players here against the tanking Rockets. Luke Kennard, Rajon Rondo, […]

Brandon Clarke Won't Suit Up Versus Kings

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (thigh) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He has been playing really well lately, but the Grizzlies will let him rest for this game. He'll likely be back out there for an important matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. In the meantime, Xavier […]

Monte Morris Removed From Injury Report

Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He sat out of Thursday's game for rest purposes, but will return here with Aaron Gordon and Facundo Campazzo resting in this one. He should have fairly solid streaming appeal with the Nuggets deciding to […]

Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green Out Friday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and forwards Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green will be sidelined for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. None of these players are dealing with injuries, but Golden State wants to play it safe with the playoffs starting next week. This game is basically meaningless for the Warriors, so […]

Lucas Giolito Hurt By Home Run Ball In Fourth Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito suffered his fourth loss of the season in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Giolito went six innings and allowed five hits, five runs, three walks and struck out seven on the afternoon. Giolito was hurt by the wind blowing out at a heavy […]

Mike Conley Listed As Probable For Friday

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed each of the last nine games, but it sounds like Conley is finally ready to get back on the court. Fantasy managers can expect Conley to have a minutes limit upon his return. […]

Drew Pomeranz Placed On IL Thursday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (lat) was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 10 with lat tightness, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Pomeranz has been off to a good start this season, posting a 1.98 ERA and 35.7 percent strikeout rate with five holds in 14 appearances this season. […]

Bobby McCain Signing With Washington

Former Miami Dolphins safety Bobby McCain is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Washington Football Team on Friday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. McCain was a starter and team captain over six seasons with the Dolphins before he was released this offseason, but he should immediately play a key role in Washington's secondary […]

J.D. Davis Could Return Saturday Or Sunday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand), currently on the 10-day injured list, may be activated either Saturday or Sunday, according to manager Luis Rojas. Davis sprained his hand on a swing he took in his final at-bat against the Phillies on May 2. Davis already spent time on the injured list earlier this […]

Brandon Nimmo's Return Could Be Pushed Back

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger), currently on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger contusion, felt pain in his final at-bat on Thursday during a rehab assignment with Triple-A affiliate Syracuse. Manager Luis Rojas stated that Nimmo will not start on Friday or Saturday for the Mets' Triple-A affiliate. Nimmo was […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (5/15/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After Friday's single-game slate, we roll into the weekend with only two games on the main slate that are several hours apart. The early and late games will be split by the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Leicester. I have another full breakdown for you all. Keep reading this breakdown for […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup On Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (illness, wrist) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday to face the Detroit Tigers. Bryant left Tuesday's contest early with a sinus issue and was then hit on the wrist when he was pinch hitting on Wednesday. Bryant told manager David Ross that he is good to go […]

Franchy Cordero Sits Against Righty Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero is not in the starting lineup Friday night, despite a matchup against right-hander Griffin Canning and the Los Angeles Angels. Cordero has struggled mightily to start the year, with a .150/.209/.188 slash line, zero homers, and one steal in 80 at-bats. If Cordero isn't even starting against righties, his […]

DaeSean Hamilton Has Torn ACL

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (knee) has suffered a torn ACL away from the team's facilities, according to sources. It was reported on Thursday that the Broncos were waiving Hamilton due to a surplus of depth at the position, but he hasn't officially been waived and the team was in the process of working […]

Jose Abreu Day-To-Day After Scary Collision

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has been diagnosed with a facial contusion and laceration as well as a bruised left knee after colliding with Kansas City Royals infielder Hunter Dozier in the top of the second inning. Abreu had trouble standing and walking off the field after the collision, but the initial tests […]

Nico Hoerner Activated From 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday to face the Detroit Tigers. Hoerner has been sidelined since May 4 with a left forearm strain. Hoerner suffered the injury after colliding with teammate Ian Happ. Hoerner was called up on April 22 and has been off to […]

Jared Walsh Is Punishing The Baseball

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jared Walsh will head into the weekend as one of the Angels hottest hitters. The 27-year-old is off to a fantastic start this season, slashing .328/.406/.560 through 125 at-bats with six doubles, seven home runs, 16 runs scored and 29 runs batted in. He is posting a 1.001 OPS in the […]

Michael Brantley Hopes To Extend Hitting Streak

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will try and extend his hitting streak to seven games when the Rangers visit Minute Maid Park beginning Friday. Brantley is not having a productive month of May but still continues to get at least a base-knock a game. The veteran is slugging only .364 over his last 44 at-bats […]

Jake Arrieta Activated For Friday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (thumb) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will start Friday's contest versus the Detroit Tigers. Arrieta has been sidelined since May 4 with a left thumb abrasion. The veteran has been pitching well in his second go around with the Cubs and is 3-3 with a […]

Aledmys Diaz Producing In Super-Sub Role

Houston Astros second baseman Aledmys Diaz is providing versatility and production off the bench for the Astros. Diaz is the team's 'super-sub' and is hitting .353 through 17 at-bats in the month of May. The 30-year-old provides little power but has been hitting the ball sharply and is posting a .931 OPS in 11 road […]

Carlos Correa Working Through Slump

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is hitting only .193 over his last 15 games heading into the team's series against the Rangers beginning Friday. Things have taken a turn for the worse in the month of May, slashing only .116/.174/.186 with only one extra-base hit. The impending free agent is hitting only .205 with runners […]

Kelvin Benjamin Trying Out As Tight End With Giants

Free-agent wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2018, is trying out with the New York Giants during their rookie minicamp this weekend as a tight end. Benjamin was a first-round pick by the Carolina Panthers back in 2014, when current Giants general manager Dave Gettleman was in charge. His best […]

Yordan Alvarez Hitting .400 This Month

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez heads into this weekend's action absolutely on fire at the plate. Alvarez has hits in 10 of his last 11 games and is slashing .400/.412/.760 through 50 at-bats in the month of May. The 23-year-old is back punishing opposing pitchers, similar to what he accomplished in 2019. Alvarez will […]

Jose Altuve Thriving At Home

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will head into this weekend's action dialed in at the plate. Over his last seven games, the Astros leadoff man is 12-for-31 (.387) and carries a nine-game hitting streak into the team's series with the Rangers. Altuve has been fantastic hitting at Minute Maid Park, slashing .328/.356/.522 with seven […]

Matt LaFleur Says Packers Want Aaron Rodgers Back

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reiterated that the team wants quarterback Aaron Rodgers to return in 2021 and beyond. "We still obviously feel the same way. We want him back in the worst way. I know he knows that. We'll continue to work at it each and every day," LaFleur said. It was […]

Jose Abreu Exits After Nasty Collision

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu left Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals after a nasty collision with Royals infielder Hunter Dozier in the top of the second inning. Abreu was looking to catch a pop out on the first base line and collided with the sprinting Dozier. It was […]

Randy Arozarena Homers In Win Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena slammed his first home run since April 23 on Thursday evening, as he went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks, three RBI and two runs scored. It was a good performance to see from Arozarena, who had gotten off to a slow start in the month of May. […]