Tyler Herro Will Play Against Portland

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is available Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Herro continues to deal with minor foot soreness, but has yet to miss a game due to the injury and will play on Sunday. There is no minutes restriction to report, but if Herro is limited, Goran Dragic and Gabe Vincent […]

Colin Blackwell, Rangers Perfectly Placed For Another Good Week

New York Rangers winger Colin Blackwell went into Sunday's clash with the Islanders having scored four goals in five games and his good run of form should continue next week as the Blueshirts square off with the Devils four times. New Jersey has the fourth-fewest wins in the league and waved the white flag this […]

Rajon Rondo Available Off The Bench Sunday

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Rajon Rondo (adductor) is available to play off the bench Sunday night against the Detroit Pistons. Rondo missed one game with an adductor injury and was questionable to play Sunday, but should return to a backup point guard role behind Reggie Jackson. With Patrick Beverley (hand) out for the next […]

Serge Ibaka Will Not Join Upcoming Road Trip

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Serge Ibaka (back) will not join the team during the upcoming road trip starting Tuesday. That's another three games Ibaka will be sidelined as he still deals with a back injury and has no timetable for return. Ivica Zubac will continue to start and may start even when Ibaka comes back. […]

Connor Brown Takes Seven-Game Goal Streak Into Next Week

Ottawa Senators winger Connor Brown has quietly been one of the most consistent goal-scorers in the NHL as of late and heads into next week on a seven-game goal streak. The 26-year-old has posted a new franchise record by scoring in seven consecutive games. He has added one assist as well during the streak, reaching […]

Trevor Story Reaches Four Times In Loss To The Giants

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story went 2-for-3 with a double and two walks in a 4-0 loss to the Giants on Sunday. The Rockies managed eight hits as a team but couldn't get a single run across the plate as they were blanked in the series finale on Sunday. Story did his part with a […]

Luis Arraez Reaches Base Safely Four Times Against Seattle

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez was a tough out for the Mariners on Sunday. Despite his team's loss, Arraez collected two hits and two walks while scoring a pair of runs- it's his third multi-hit game of the season. Interestingly enough, his increased discipline at the plate, career-high 13.3 percent walk rate, has come with […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Out Monday With Illness

Brooklyn Nets forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (illness) will sit Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aldridge has been ruled a day in advance yet it is a non-COVID illness and it is not a back-to-back set so it remains to be seen how serious his symptoms are. Aldridge's absence could lead to DeAndre Jordan reentering the rotation. […]

Aroldis Chapman Gets A Win On Sunday

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman picked up a win against the Rays on Sunday, tossing a shutout ninth inning with three strikeouts. In typical Chapman fashion, he eclipsed 100 mph with multiple pitches and generated an impressive six whiffs over just 13 pitches (46% swinging-strike rate). Notably, Chapman's fastball usage has continued its downward […]

Tobias Harris And Danny Green Not On Injury Report Monday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) and guard Danny Green (hip) are not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Both Harris and Green sat out Saturday in the second night of a back-to-back with their respective ailments. Given both are removed from the injury report, these absences were […]

Vancouver Canucks Return To Action Next Week

The Vancouver Canucks will be back in action next week after being idle for nearly two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak. It's great news for fantasy managers who have been hanging on the Canucks players, although it must be noted that they are scheduled to play just twice. The team had over 20 players […]

German Marquez Gets No Run Support As Rockies Are Swept In SF

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher German Marquez took the loss on Sunday when surrendered three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and three walks in a 4-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Marquez dealt with a little bad luck in this one as three of the six hits he allowed drove in runs. He […]

Gio Urshela Collects Four Hits On Sunday

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela finished a triple shy of the cycle against the Rays on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with his first home run of the season. Urshela's home run was a mammoth 453-foot shot to center field, one of three hard-hit balls from the 29-year-old on Sunday. Sunday's strong performance at the […]

Kyle Kuzma, Wesley Matthews, Marc Gasol Questionable Monday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (calf), guard Wesley Matthews (Achilles) and center Marc Gasol (hamstring) are questionable Monday against the New York Knicks. All three missed Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets which led to Talen Horton-Tucker to get a spot start and other starters to fill the void. Horton-Tucker has been playing well […]

Byron Buxton Clubs Fifth Round-Tripper Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and four RBI in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Mariners. Buxton's home run was the farthest-hit ball in the game, as it traveled 428 feet at an exit velocity of 110.8 MPH. It wasn't the only damage he did in the game, […]

Jaylen Nowell Available To Play Sunday Against Bulls

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (tibia) is available to play off the bench Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. Nowell has missed the past three games after leaving with a bone bruise on his right tibia, but has recovered enough to be active. Nowell will come off the bench on Sunday and should get extended run […]

Albert Abreu Pitches Well In Season Debut

New York Yankees relief pitcher Albert Abreu pitched well on Sunday, shutting out the Rays over a clean inning with a pair of strikeouts. Although Abreu's command appeared to be shaky, he showcased the high-90s mph fastball and strong slider that made him a top-100 prospect in 2018. As exciting as Abreu's arsenal is when […]

Edmonton Oilers Have Slow Week Coming Up With Two Games

The Edmonton Oilers will be in action just twice next week, which should make fantasy managers consider their options. The only two games are late in the week as well, with a game against Vancouver scheduled for Friday and a matchup with Winnipeg coming on Saturday. If you are hanging on to the likes of […]

Tyler Herro Unsure For Sunday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is questionable to play Sunday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Herro has been dealing with foot soreness recently, but has yet to miss a game due to the ailment. The Heat don't play until late Sunday night so it may be hard to find a replacement in season-long […]

Alex Colome Blows Second Save On Sunday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome was saddled with the loss on Sunday against the Mariners. Colome came on in the ninth inning with a one-run lead looking to pick up his third save of the season but wound up registering his second blown save of the year. The 32-year-old was bound to see some […]

Jordan Montgomery Struggles On Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery struggled on Sunday against the Rays, allowing four runs (two home runs) over five innings. The changeup that Montgomery relied on during his first start of the season (34.2% usage rate last start) took a back seat on Sunday, with Montgomery opting to throw his sinker more frequently […]

Matt Shoemaker Hit With No-Decision Against Mariners

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker didn't factor into the decision against the Mariners on Sunday. Shoemaker pitched five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out seven batters with just one free pass allowed. The veteran right-hander was cruising through five frames with no runs allowed but ran into trouble in the […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Picks Up Shutout With Only 14 Saves

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury posted one of the easiest shutouts of his career on Sunday, making 14 saves in a 1-0 win over Arizona. Tomas Nosek scored the only goal of the game in the middle of the third period. Fleury picked up his 484th career win, which puts him tied with Ed […]

Struggles Continue For Tanner Rainey

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Rainey allowed a two-run home run to Zach McKinstry in Washington's 3-0 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday. Rainey has now allowed four runs with just one strikeout in two innings in 2021, and this coming off the heels of a poor spring. Rainey is someone who, if closer Brad […]

Jordan Clarkson Doubtful To Play Against Wizards

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday night against the Washington Wizards. This is the second straight game Clarkson has earned a doubtful tag and will likely miss his third straight as he recovers from a sprained ankle. Mike Conley (rest) has already been ruled out so if Clarkson can't go, […]

Mike Conley Will Rest Monday Against Washington

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley (rest) will not play Monday against the Washington Wizards. Conley is just getting a maintenance day here as the Jazz enter a back-to-back set. Joe Ingles should get the spot start and has played well when Conley sits. As a starter, Ingles sees a 4.2 percent bump in usage […]

Roope Hintz A Game-Time Call Once Again

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz continues to carry a lower-body injury, and he's once again a game-time call for Sunday's matchup against Nashville. His health status has been a frustrating situation for fantasy managers, but at least he mostly ends up playing when labeled as a game-time decision. Hintz is having a very productive year […]

Sam Hilliard (OF, COL) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Sam Hilliard has long been thought of as a threat to post big numbers in both the power and speed categories for Colorado.  It's simply been a question of when he would deliver on that potential.  The Rockies have been particularly maddening in […]

Carlos Santana Hits First Home Run As A Royal

Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana picked an opportune time to hit his first home run with his new team. Santana hit a solo home run in the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. His home run tied the game at 3-3 and the Royals went on to win 4-3 […]

Javier Baez Crushes Third Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez hammered his third home run of the season to provide the lone run of the game in a 7-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. It was his only hit in four at-bats on the day and he struck out in his other three. Baez is entering free agency […]