Christian Wood Up In The Air For Tuesday

Houston Rockets power forward/center Christian Wood (ankle, personal) was given an excused absence from practice Monday, which has further flummoxed his availability for Tuesday's contest versus Washington. Should Wood remain sidelined, DeMarcus Cousins would figure to remain among the starting five and have considerable DFS appeal. No matter who gets the start, they'll have enormous […]

Michael Carter-Williams Remains Sidelined For Monday

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Michael Carter-Williams (foot) will be unavailable for the 11th consecutive contest Monday due to a sprained left foot. Carter-Williams had popped up on the injury report as questionable last week, so a return in the near future cannot be ruled out, but for now, Cole Anthony, Jordan Bone, and even Aaron […]

D'Angelo Russell Unlikely To Suit Up Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been deemed "unlikely" to play in Monday's game versus Golden State, per head coach Ryan Saunders. Russell sat out the team's most recent contest due to rest purposes, but also picked up the quad ailment Friday. His absence paves the way for Ricky Rubio to remain among […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Will Miss Third Straight Outing Monday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Celtics, which marks his third consecutive absence due to a quad ailment. Daniel Gafford has started in his stead, but after a foul-riddled performance his last time out, much of his DFS upside shine has faded. Carter, who has […]

James Ennis Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis (hamstring, quadriceps) has been tagged as questionable to play in Monday's contest versus Charlotte. Ennis' start to the season was hampered by leg injuries, but he has since reclaimed his gig within the starting five, even as he has yet to compile a double-digit scoring performance. As was the […]

Larry Nance Jr. Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Monday's contest versus the Lakers as he battles a sprained wrist. Nance played just 13 minutes in the team's defeat Sunday, with his absence likely paving the way for Taurean Prince to step into a larger role Monday, increasing […]

Aaron Gordon Likely To Return For Monday’s Contest

Orlando Magic point guard/power forward Aaron Gordon (hip) has been deemed probable to get back onto the floor for Monday's contest versus Charlotte after sitting out Sunday's game. Gordon has become a passing dynamo over his last three outings, having combined for 26 assists in that span. With his early-season minutes restriction now off, Gordon […]

Marlins Considering Anthony Santander

The Miami Marlins have kicked the tires on Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander. The Marlins are looking for a productive corner outfielder, and while they don't have much money to spend, they do have prospects to trade. Free-agent outfielders such as Adam Duvall and Eddie Rosario are believed to be too expensive. Santander had a […]

Brooklyn Considers Adding Kevin Love, JaVale McGee

The Brooklyn Nets roster reconstruction may not be finished quite yet. Jason Dumas, the sports director for KRON 4 News in San Francisco, is reporting that the team has had "active discussions" with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a deal that would put center JaVale McGee on the move. Additionally, Brooklyn has inquired about Kevin Love […]

Giants Looking At Eddie Rosario, Jackie Bradley Jr.

The San Francisco Giants are looking at free-agent outfielders Eddie Rosario and Jackie Bradley Jr. as potential outfield candidates. Bradley would fit in nicely in center field for San Francisco, as Mauricio Dubon currently figures to see most of the starts in center field. Bradley is an obvious defensive upgrade over Dubon and is a […]

Miami Expects Jimmy Butler, Avery Bradley To Be Nearing Return

The Miami Heat could get back both shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and shooting guard Avery Bradley this week. The duo have been dealing with the league's health and safety protocols, with Bradley saying that he is anticipating being cleared in time to play Wednesday versus the Nuggets. While the expectation is that Butler gets […]

Phillies Interested In Andrelton Simmons

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons. The Cincinnati Red and Toronto Blue Jays are among other teams involved. Simmons is one of the best defensive shortstops around, but he played in just 133 of a possible 222 games for the Angels in the last two years and hit just .271/.318/.362 (82 […]

Blue Jays Discussing Blockbuster For Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks?

There is some truth to a rumor floating that the Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Cubs that would include third baseman Kris Bryant and starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. But it also could just be the Blue Jays checking in with the Cubs, a team that is known to be […]

Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry Draw Questionable Tags For Monday

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (knee) and point guard Kyle Lowry (toe) have both been bumped up to questionable to participate in Monday's contest versus the Pacers after having missed the outing between the two teams Sunday. Without Siakam and Lowry in the mix, the trio of Fred Vanvleet, OG Anunoby, and Norman Powell […]

Yankees Talking With Brett Gardner

The New York Yankees last spoke with free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner a little more than a week ago, according to a source. Gardner intends to play in 2021, and the Yankees are clearly his top choice. The veteran outfielder was the club's longest-tenured player in 2020, appearing in his 13th season with the Yankees. The […]

Red Sox Acquire Adam Ottavino From Yankees

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino and right-hander Frank German from the New York Yankees on Monday, according to a source. The Red Sox will pick up all of the $11 million owed to Ottavino. The 10-year veteran has a 3.53 career ERA but posted a 5.89 mark in 18 1/3 innings […]

Digging Into K% Leaders - Ketel Marte

There are so many metrics that exist to evaluate player performance, it can sometimes be tough to know which way to go with it. There are the very basic stats we all grew up with: batting average, runs batted in, home runs, and maybe on-base percentage. We also know that they are not the most […]

Braves Bring Back Pablo Sandoval

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training with corner infielder Pablo Sandoval on Sunday. Sandoval will receive $1 million if he's put on the team's big-league roster, according to a source. The 34-year-old switch-hitter hit just .214 with a .549 OPS in 94 plate appearances with the […]

Brad Hand Agrees With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed with free-agent closer Brad Hand on a one-year, $10.5 million deal on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 30-year-old figures to become the team's ninth-inning arm in his 11th big-league season in 2021, joining the back end of a Washington bullpen that includes Will Harris, Daniel Hudson and […]

Colts Agree With Marcus Brady As Offensive Coordinator

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady on Monday as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources. Brady will take over for Nick Sirianni, who was hired as the Eagles head coach. The former Montreal Alouettes offensive coordinator is a rising young coach in the NFL. Brady spent the last three […]

Eagles Name Shane Steichen As Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen on Monday as their new offensive coordinator, according to a source. Steichen was key in the development of rookie quarterback Justin Herbert in 2020. New head coach Nick Sirianni and Steichen worked together with the Chargers for four years until […]

Joe Lombardi To Become Chargers Offensive Coordinator

New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi is expected to become the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. New head coach Brandon Staley played under Lombardi for one year at Mercyhurst University in 2005 when Lombardi was the offensive coordinator. Lombardi is the grandson of Hall of Fame coach Vince […]

Chargers Hiring Renaldo Hill As Defensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Chargers are hiring Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Renaldo Hill as their new defensive coordinator on Monday, according to sources. Hill worked with head coach Brandon Staley in Denver in 2019 and played in the league for a decade. Staley said last week that he will be making the defensive play calls […]

Aaron Rodgers Uncertain About Future

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was uncertain about his future after the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship on Sunday. The 37-year-old is expected to win the MVP this year and is under contract through the 2023 season via the $134 million extension he signed in 2018. But the Packers […]

Eric Fisher Tears Achilles In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that left tackle Eric Fisher (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the AFC Championship win over the Bills on Sunday, according to a source. Fisher faces a long road to recovery, while the Chiefs will head to their second straight Super Bowl without their standout offensive lineman. […]

NBA Fantasy Weekly Streamers for Week 6 (Jan 25 - Jan 31)

I couldn't come up with my usual pun, which was exSTREAMly frustrating! As always my dear fellow fantasy enthusiasts, I am here to take a look at the following week's NBA schedule, pinpoint days that will be difficult to navigate with a decent amount of playing guys, and suggest some options based on teams that […]

Jameson Taillon to the Yankees - Fantasy Impact

After bolstering their rotation with the signing of Corey Kluber last week, the New York Yankees acquired another starter over the weekend as they shipped off four prospects to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jameson Taillon. Here's how that deal broke down: Yankees receive: RHP Jameson Taillon Pirates receive: RHP Roansy Contreras, RHP Miguel Yajure, INF Maikol Escotto, […]

Connor McDavid Collects Three Assists on Sunday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied three assists in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. McDavid assisted on Leon Draisaitl's game-winning goal with one second left on the clock in the third period. The Richmond Hill, Ontario native, is off to a great start with four goals and six assists in seven games, despite […]

Ryan Donato Produces Two Points In Sunday's Win

San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Donato tallied a goal and an assist on Sunday in a 5-3 victory over his former team, the Minnesota Wild. Sunday's contest was Donato's first multi-point game of the season. Donato only had one shot on goal, but he saw 15:18 of ice time against his former teammates. Donato only […]

Mikko Rantanen Extends Goal Streak On Sunday

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen scored another goal in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. He has now recorded a goal in five of the six Avalanche contests this season. While in the midst of his five-game goal streak, Rantanen has fired 24 shots on net in just six games. The Finnish winger […]