Brandon Lowe Launches Fourth Homer In Loss Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 1-for-3 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics on Thursday afternoon. It's been a rough start to the year for Lowe, who is now slashing .167/.293/.345 over his first 24 games with four home runs, 11 RBI […]

Gavin Lux Gets Night Off Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener with the Brewers. It looks like the Dodgers want to ease Lux back into the lineup, as he had played in three straight games after a stint on the injured list with wrist soreness. Lux has been mired in a […]

Willie Calhoun Not In Lineup Thursday Night

Texas Rangers designated hitter Willie Calhoun is out of the starting lineup on Thursday night. The Rangers are giving Calhoun a night off, as they don't want to overwork him after a groin injury kept him out of the start of the year. He's been off to a good start at the plate, slashing .306/.375/.389 […]

Ian Happ Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is absent from Thursday's lineup versus the Atlanta Braves. Happ has been off to a dreadful start this season and was recently demoted from the leadoff spot in the lineup. Happ looked like he was headed for a breakout season with a solid 2020 campaign, but he has just 10 […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (4/30/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Whoever came up with the schedule did not do Leicester any favors as they played the last game of the week on Monday and begin the next matchday Friday. This will be the third single-game slate with Leicester in the last eight days, so everyone should be well-versed in the breakdown of […]

Brandon Workman Designated For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated relief pitcher Brandon Workman for assignment on Thursday. Workman earned a spot in the Cubs bullpen this spring, but the former closer has struggled in early leverage situations this season. Workman made 10 appearances with the Cubs and allowed nine runs (six earned) in eight innings with 11 strikeouts and […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (hamstring) has returned to the Cubs lineup on Thursday versus the Atlanta Braves and will bat fifth. Baez has been sidelined since Monday with a sore hamstring. The shortstop has put up good power numbers this season and has six home runs with 17 RBI to go along with a […]

Yogi Ferrell Stays With Clippers For Remainder Of 2020-21 Year

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Yogi Ferrell is sticking with the organization through the season after having impressed in his first three games. Ferrell faces a muddled path to playing time with Reggie Jackson and Rajon Rondo currently ahead of him on the depth chart (with Patrick Beverley also in the mix when healthy), making […]

Oklahoma City Will Have Gabriel Deck Available Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Gabriel Deck is available to make his NBA debut Thursday against New Orleans. Deck, a 26-year-old forward originally from Argentina, has played professionally for Real Madrid since 2018-19. The Thunder were impressed enough by Deck to hand him a three-year deal with an option for a fourth season after he […]

Avery Bradley, Danuel House Jr. Will Miss Thursday’s Game

Houston Rockets shooting guard Avery Bradley (leg) and small/power forward Danuel House Jr. (ankle) have both been deemed unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Bucks. If contending with Milwaukee wasn't difficult enough, Houston will now be severely short-handed on the wing, with Jae'Sean Tate likely to step into a sizable role. Neither Bradley nor House […]

Austin Rivers Set To Stick With Nuggets Through 2020-21 Year

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Austin Rivers is expected to sign a deal that keeps him with the franchise through the remainder of the current season. Having impressed during a 10-day contract, Rivers has proven to be valuable backcourt depth for a roster figuring out how to navigate without Jamal Murray (knee) in the mix. Despite […]

Steven Adams Will Miss Thursday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Oklahoma City due to continued issues with a toe sprain on his right foot. Adams returned from a one-game absence to log 13 minutes in a start versus the Nuggets on Wednesday, but he was clearly not himself. Willy Hernangomez […]

Toronto Will Be Without Fred VanVleet For Thursday’s Game

Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Denver due to continued recovery from a left hip flexor strain. VanVleet played both legs of a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday, but shot a combined 7-for-27 over 74 combined minutes. VanVleet's absence further depletes the Raptors' dwindling wing depth, […]

Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson Likely To Return Thursday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) have both been bumped up to probable to play in Thursday's contest against the Pistons. Their return comes at a crucial point, as Luka Doncic (elbow) and Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) are both expected to miss the outing. Neither Porzingis nor Richardson […]

Ha-Seong Kim Capitalizes On Rare Start

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim finished 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Making his first start in a week, Kim lined a ringing two-run single off D-Backs starter Riley Smith to kick off a six-run fifth inning. He also doubled in the contest. The 25-year-old has expectedly […]

Kyrie Irving Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a sore right groin. Irving was held to just 3-for-13 from the field overall Tuesday versus Toronto, with his nine points marking a season low. Tyler Johnson and Landry Shamet figure to handle the vast majority […]

Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) have both picked up doubtful designations for Thursday's contest against Detroit. Dallas' injury report has been hefty as of late, even as Doncic has not missed action since March 27. The elbow ailment hasn't impaired Doncic too strenuously, as he has managed […]

Luis Robert Activated, Garrett Crochet To Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Luis Robert (illness) from the injured list on Thursday and placed rookie left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 26) with an upper back strain. Infielder Danny Mendrick was also recalled from the alternate training site. Robert was put on the injured list […]

Kyle Lewis Sits Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis is not in the lineup Thursday as the Mariners take on the Houston Astros. Lewis has played in seven games since returning from injury, and the Mariners intend to keep him out of day games following night games for the short-term future in order to protect his knee. Lewis is […]

49ers Asked About Aaron Rodgers

The San Francisco 49ers reached out to the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday about trading for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but no formal offer was made, and a source said there is "zero percent chance" that the Packers trade the reigning NFL MVP. The Niners are focused on the NFL draft, which begins on Thursday night […]

Jimmy Butler Scores Team-High 29 Points Against Spurs

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler finished with a team-high 29 points on 11-for-23 shooting from the field in Wednesday's 116-111 victory against the Spurs. Butler added eight rebounds, six assists and one steal in the impressive performance, while making double-digit field goal totals in consecutive games. Butler will be the main factor as the Heat […]

Shohei Ohtani's Splitter Is Downright Nasty

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani's split-fingered fastball is one of the most unhittable pitches in baseball. Hitters went 2-for-55 with 35 strikeouts against the pitch in 2018. Hitters are 0-for-19 with 18 K's against the pitch in 20 plate appearances so far in 2021. Of 23 swings at the pitch, hitters have whiffed […]

Dejounte Murray Records Triple-Double Against Heat

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray finished with 22 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and one made three-pointer on 8-for-17 shooting from the field in Wednesday's 116-111 loss against the Heat. It was Murray's fourth triple-double of the season, while the 24-year-old managed to hand out 10-plus assists in a game for the fifth time […]

Daniel Castano Optioned On Thursday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Daniel Castano was optioned to the alternate training site on Thursday. No corresponding move has been announced yet. Castano was forced into the starting rotation after the injury to Elieser Hernandez (biceps) earlier this season. Castano started three games but pitched just 13 1/3 innings, putting up a 4.73 ERA and […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 34: English Premier League

As we predicted last week, the Premier League threw out some interesting scorelines alongside the Carabao Cup final and prior to the European fixtures this midweek. We mentioned how a newly relegated team suddenly finds an ability to win, with Sheffield United beating Brighton and we correctly had Leeds avoiding defeat against Manchester United. This […]

Jake Curhan Has A Heart Issue

California offensive take Jake Curhan (heart), who likely would have been a sixth- or seventh-round pick in this year's NFL draft, has been taken off several draft boards after medical tests showed a heart issue, according to a source. Despite the issues, Curhan has played through it and hasn't had any symptoms. Even though he's […]

George Springer Goes Hitless In Debut

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quadriceps), who was making his team debut as the designated hitter in the leadoff spot against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, went 0-for-4 in the 8-2 loss. Springer signed a team-record $150 million, six-year deal with Toronto in the offseason but missed time in spring training with a strained […]

Mark Stone Collects Three Points On Wednesday

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mark Stone and his team are on a roll, winning their last 10 games. They defeated divisional-rival Colorado by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday. Stone has tallied five goals and two helpers in the Knights previous five contests. He has been a massive contributor to the team's success all season, […]

Caleb Farley Tests Negative For COVID-19

Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley retested on Thursday and was negative for COVID-19 after he tested positive on Wednesday. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, called it "very encouraging." Despite injury concerns -- Farley has had two surgeries on his back -- he has the potential to become a lockdown cornerback at the next level. As a […]

Teams Not Expected To Deal Future Picks

NFL teams are not expected to deal future picks as often during this year's NFL draft, which begins with the first round on Thursday night. An executive said that teams are valuing 2022 draft picks "like gold" because there will be more talent, cleaner player evaluations and more scouting tape. "We could see an all-time […]