Clint Capela Has 20-20 Vision Versus Indiana

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela recorded a 20-20 game in Sunday's win over Indiana, going for 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting and grabbing 24 rebounds. The Swiss big man added three blocks and two steals while shooting 5-for-9 at the foul line. Capela now has four games with 20-plus boards this season. Tuesday's meeting with […]

Trae Young Scores Game-High 34 Points In Sunday's Win

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young posted his fourth 30-point effort of the month on Sunday, leading all scorers with 34 points on 9-for-21 shooting in a 129-117 win over Indiana. He struggled to get his shots to drop but was a decent 3-for-9 from behind the arc and shot 13-for-14 from the line. Young […]

OG Anunoby Out Against OKC

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (rest) won't play again on Sunday against OKC. The 23-year-old wasn't in the lineup on Friday night against Orlando and will now miss his second straight as the team looks toward the draft and next season. With Kyle Lowry (rest), Fred VanVleet (hip), and Pascal Siakam (shoulder) out as well […]

Pascal Siakam Won’t Play Against OKC

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) will not play on Friday against Oklahoma City. The 27-year-old is currently dealing with left shoulder inflammation and will now miss his second straight outing. With Fred VanVleet (hip), OG Anunoby (calf), and Kyle Lowry (hip) all out as well, look for Malachi Flynn, Chris Boucher, and Khem Birch […]

Mo Bamba In Danger Of Sitting Again

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's encounter with Houston. The big man has been dealing with a left hip contusion, an ailment that caused him to miss the team's previous two games against Chicago and Toronto. Without Bamba in the lineup, expect Wendell Carter Jr. to get more […]

Kevin Durant Out For Remainder Of Sunday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (thigh) will miss the remainder of Sunday's matchup against Miami. The veteran was observed favoring his left leg on his way back to the locker room, with a thigh contusion being the official diagnosis. This could have been worse, but it's still not welcome news, especially since Durant just returned […]

Jimmy Butler Now Day-To-Day

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is out on Sunday against Brooklyn. The veteran has been playing through a right ankle sprain, but with the postseason around the corner, the team opted to play it safe by holding him out. He is considered day-to-day moving ahead, so fantasy managers in the playoffs of season-long leagues […]

Shohei Ohtani Listed As Team's Starter Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/outfielder Shohei Ohtani (finger) is listed as the team's probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. Ohtani hasn't pitched since April 4 as he continues to deal with a blister on his finger. Manager Joe Maddon seemed to indicate that the two-way star would make his return after a more game-like […]

Kyle Hendricks Officially Sunday's Starter

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks has been confirmed as the team;'s starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Braves. Hendricks had been dealing with a non-COVID-related illness that cost him his third scheduled start, though he'll be out there to face a Braves lineup that currently ranks 10th in the majors in team OPS. […]

Gavin Lux Headed To Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Lux has been dealing with a sore wrist, which forced him to miss Thursday's contest. As a result, he'll ht the injured list, though manager Dave Roberts said he expects Lux to be out for the minimum […]

Ozzie Albies Absent From Lineup Once Again

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (calf) remains out of the lineup on Sunday. Albies has now missed two games due to a sore calf, though he is still considered day-to-day. The 24-year-old should be expected to make his return in the upcoming series against the Yankees- provided the issue is not more serious than […]

Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez Cleared For Workouts

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (COVID-19), second baseman Jose Altuve (COVID-19), and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (COVID-19) have been cleared to workout individually. All three guys were placed on the COVID-19 injured list, though it's still unclear if they tested positive or if they were close contacts. At any rate, it's a step in […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 17

It's probably playoff time in your fantasy leagues, so let's just get right into things. You need wins. The waiver wire still exists. Let's make some moves. Our staff at RotoBaller has great insight and daily columns on how to improve your squad and tips to make your team successful, so be sure to check […]

Trent Grisham, Wil Myers Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (quad) and outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers are not in Sunday's lineup for the series finale against the Dodgers. Grisham was slated to start but is a late scratch due to left quad tightness, an issue that was bothering him during Saturday's game. The team said he's being held out […]

Twins-Athletics Game On Monday Postponed

The Minnesota Twins are tentatively scheduled to play on Tuesday after Monday's game against the Athletics was postponed. That makes three postponements as the team deals with COVID-19 issues, though there's a glimmer of hope that they'll be able to retake the field Tuesday, provided they test negative. The Twins have yet to fly to […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 4/18/21 (Premium Content)

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE     *updated 1:50 CT   Game of the Day Houston Rockets (+1) vs. Orlando Magic (220.5 total) The Clippers are in the best spot of the day, but if Leonard […]

2021 Fantasy Basketball Playoffs: Players To Target Down the Stretch

My last article provided a look at some strategies you should consider using throughout the fantasy basketball playoffs. This article will go into more detail, as I’ll run through each team and provide a quick analysis of the roster and what to expect moving forward. What key players are injured, who could be rested, and […]

Emmanuel Clase Blows Save Saturday

Cleveland Indians reliever Emmanuel Clase was credited with the blown save in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Once again, the run scored in the ninth inning was not Clase's fault as Josh Naylor gave his best Bill Buckner impersonation and allowed a Max Schrock ground ball to go through his legs at first […]

Anthony Duclair Stays Hot Extending Point Streak On Saturday

Florida Panther's winger Anthony Duclair extended his point streak to five games on Saturday against Tampa Bay. Florida was able to beat Tampa Bay 5-3, where Duclair added a late third-period marker. During the winger's point streak, he has logged three goals and two assists. Duclair has been a valuable asset for the Panthers in […]

Jake McGee, Logan Webb Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (vaccine side effects) and relief pitcher Jake McGee (vaccine side effects) have been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Both players received their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and are feeling some side effects, though with no minimum stay for players placed on the list, the Giants are […]

Patrick Kane Collects Two Points In Blackhawks Victory

Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane helped his team defeat Detroit by picking up a goal and a helper on Saturday. Chicago shutout the Red Wings 4-0. Kane has been peppering opposing netminders during the last five contests. He has 23 shots on goal during that time frame. The veteran sniper also has had a very […]

Luke Voit Could Resume Swinging As Soon As Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) could resume swinging a bat on Tuesday, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone said that Voit- who was taking grounders on the field before Sunday's game against the Rays- is doing really well in his recovery from a partial meniscus tear in his left knee. The slugger seems […]

Cavan Biggio, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Sitting On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio (hand) is not in Sunday's lineup for the series finale against the Royals. Second baseman/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is also not in the lineup. Biggio suffered the injury during Thursday's game and is considered day-to-day, though Sunday's day off coupled with the scheduled off-day on Monday should have […]

Kole Calhoun Not In Sunday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun is not in Sunday's lineup for the contest against the Nationals. Calhoun was originally slated to start in the game, though the team likely opted to give him an extra day off with their scheduled off-day coming up. Pavin Smith will draw a start in right field. Smith has three […]

Josh Bell Not In Lineup, Josh Harrison Returns Sunday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. Second baseman Josh Harrison (back) returns to the lineup after missing Saturday's game with back stiffness. It's a routine day off for Bell, who has started in five games since returning from the COVID-19 list, batting just .105 […]

Trey Mancini Gets Day Off Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini will get the day off on Sunday. Mancini is not in the lineup after appearing in each game for the Orioles this season. The 29-year-old has struck out 19 times in 64 plate appearances, though he also has six extra-base hits and 11 RBI so far. Ryan Mountcastle will […]

Joey Gallo Taking A Seat Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Gallo has appeared in all 15 games for the Rangers so far- and while he has just one extra-base hit, he also has 15 walks on the season, giving him an excellent .453 OBP. The 27-year-old slugger will take […]

Mats Zuccarello Extends Point Streak On Saturday

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello compiled a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to three games. The Wild swept the back-to-back set over the Sharks by beating them 5-2 on Saturday. Zuccarello, through his three-game point streak, has recorded four goals and one assist. He has benefited from playing on a line […]

Bryce Harper Returns To Lineup Sunday Against Cardinals

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (back) is slotted into the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Harper woke up Saturday with a stiff back and was held out of the lineup, though it was never believed to be anything serious. The 28-year-old slugger has just two long balls in 53 plate appearances, though he […]

Tim Locastro Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tim Locastro (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated finger. Locastro suffered the injury while attempting to steal a base during Saturday's game- and he'll be forced to miss some time as a result. The 28-year-old outfielder was off to a good start at the dish, with […]