John Wall Will Sit First Game Of Back-To-Back

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (rest) will not play Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall will likely not play in both ends of a back-to-back for the remainder of the season so this is to be expected. Wall went off Wednesday after a multi-game absence and put up 31 points and seven assists […]

Brandon Ingram And Kira Lewis Jr. Questionable Again

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (foot) and guard Kira Lewis Jr. (calf) are both questionable to play Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Both Ingram and Lewis have been out for the past week, give or take, and have been closer to game-time decisions for most of that time. Ingram seems closer to returning of […]

Lou Trivino Could Be In Line For Saves In Oakland

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino could be in line for save opportunities while Trevor Rosenthal recovers from thoracic outlet surgery, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Manager Bob Melvin said, "If we can move it forward with Lou, maybe he gives us an option to close as well and/or pitch the 8th […]

Lonzo Ball Added To Friday's Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) now questionable to play Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ball returned from a hip flexor injury and has played well over the past three games including a back-to-back set, but now is back on the injury report ahead of Friday. It is unclear what kind of setback Ball […]

James Paxton Has Recommendation For Tommy John Surgery

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) has received a recommendation for Tommy John surgery, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Paxton was injured in his first start of the season on Tuesday, as he exited in the second inning with forearm tightness. This is a crushing blow for Paxton, who was looking to […]

Blake Wheeler Will Not Be Available For Jets Road Trip

Winnipeg Jets veteran winger Blake Wheeler will not accompany his team on their five-game road trip. The 34-year-old forward was elbowed in the head by The Senators Brady Tkachuk in Monday's contest. Wheeler's veteran presence will be missed on an important road trip for the Jets. He played in 39 Jets games the season, recording […]

George Springer Diagnosed With Low-Grade Quad Strain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (oblique, quad) has been diagnosed with a low-grade quad strain, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Manager Charlie Montoyo said that Springer can still work out and do some baseball activities, but he will not return to the team during their homestand this weekend. It's a setback for […]

Matt Olson Back In Lineup On Thursday Night

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (knee) is back in the lineup on Thursday night, where he will slot in as the designated hitter and bat second against the Astros. Olson had been day-to-day with a left knee contusion after injuring himself while sliding for a pop up in foul territory. He has gotten off […]

Jusuf Nurkic Available Thursday

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (knee) is available for Thursday night's game against the Jazz. Nurkic missed a game with right knee inflammation but will be back out there, presumably with a cap on his minutes. Enes Kanter will likely return to the bench unit, though he could still be a factor in DFS […]

Connor Hellebuyck In Goal Tonight For Winnipeg

Winnipeg Jets will give the nod to Connor Hellebuyck to start in goal versus Montreal on Thursday. Hellebuyck carries a 4-2-0 record against the Canadiens in 2021. The Commerce, Michigan native last started for Winnipeg on April 5th, where his team beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3. He stopped 20 of 23 shots in this contest. […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Inks Minors Deal With Brewers

Free agent second baseman Dee Strange-Gordon has signed a minor-league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Strange-Gordon had spent Spring Training with the Cincinnati Reds, slashing .281/.361/.313 with four steals in 12 games before he was granted his release at the end of March. He had a down year in […]

Kyle Kuzma Ruled Out Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Miami. It wasn't a good sign when Kuzma went from probable to a game-time call- and the team ultimately opted to sit him for the contest after he experienced tightness in his leg during shootaround. His absence will be felt […]

Luke Bard To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Luke Bard (hip) will undergo season-ending hip surgery, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ardaya adds that expected recovery time for the surgery is six to eight months. Bard has been a high strikeout reliever in the Angels bullpen the past few years with a career 21.8 percent strikeout […]

Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Roby Out Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (concussion) and forward Isaiah Roby (concussion) have been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers. This will be Dort's seventh absence and Roby's third, as both players remain in the league's concussion protocols. Aleksej Pokusevski should be in line for heavy usage once again, with Theo Maledon and […]

Anton Khudobin Guards The Cage For Dallas On Thursday

Dallas Stars goalie Anton Khudobin will make his first appearance in the crease since April 1st, which resulted in a win over Nashville. Khudobin has had a tough go this year, missing some time with an injury and battling Covid-19. His 2021 record is 7-9-4 with three shutouts. Through the Stars struggles, Khudobin has been […]

A.J. Puk Lands On 10-Day Injured List

Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Puk (biceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left bicep, according to The Athletic's Alex Coffey. Puk was called up after outfielder Chad Pinder was placed on the injured list, and he made his season debut on Monday where he allowed one hit and three walks […]

Tyler Herro Suiting Up Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) is suiting up for Thursday's game against the Lakers. Herro was expected to play, though it's nice to get the official word. Herro looked good in his last outing on Tuesday, scoring 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting. He should be expected to play his usual number of minutes, albeit […]

Trevor Rosenthal Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) underwent thoracic outlet surgery on Thursday and was transferred to the 60-day injured list, according to Alex Coffey of The Athletic. Rosenthal will be re-examined in eight weeks, and he is expected to miss up to three to four months. With Rosenthal out, Jake Diekman and Sergio Romo […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Play Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) was left off the team's injury report, suggesting that he'll be playing for the second leg of the team's back-to-back on Thursday against the Bucks. The Mavericks have managed Porzingis' workload this year, though it appears as if the team may be ready to turn him loose for both […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (4/9/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The weekend arrives early in the EPL with a Friday afternoon game this week. It is not that enticing of a game for most casual soccer fans, but there's a DFS slate to be played nonetheless. I will still be breaking down that game in full for you here. Keep reading this […]

Kevin Lankinen Starts Tonight Against Dallas

Chicago Blackhawks tonight will be starting rookie goaltender Kevin Lankinen. He has had an impressive season for Chicago as a rookie posting a 14-10-4 record in 28 contests. Along with two shutouts, Lankinen has compiled a 2.69 goals-against average, and a .918 save percentage. The Finnish native is 2-0-0 versus Dallas in 2021, allowing just […]

Zach LaVine, Coby White, Lauri Markkanen Suiting Up Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (ankle) and guard Coby White (neck) are available to play in Thursday's game against the Raptors. Forward Lauri Markkanen (leg) is also suiting up for the contest. All three were considered probable- and have yet to miss time for their respective ailments, so this doesn't come as too surprising. All […]

Mike Conley Available Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (rest) will be able to suit up for the second half of his team's back-to-back on Thursday. The team has generally opted to rest Conley for one-half of back-to-backs, though he'll be available for the contest against Portland. The veteran guard managed to net 18 points in his first meeting […]

Joonas Korpisalo Minds The Crease Tonight Against Tampa Bay

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo will be in goal tonight at home versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. In Korpisalo's last start, the Finnish netminder beat Tampa on April 6th, 4-2. Korpisalo sports a 9-11-6 record through 28 Blue Jackets contests. He has also posted a 2.99 goals-against average, and a .902 save percentage. In […]

Andre Drummond Will Play, Kyle Kuzma A Game-Time Call Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (toe) will suit up for Thursday's game against the Heat. Forward Kyle Kuzma (calf) is a game-time call. Drummond is in line to enter the starting five for a tricky matchup with Heat center Bam Adebayo. Los Angeles could really benefit from the presence of Kuzma tonight, as they'll […]

Jake Allen Between The Pipes Tonight Against Winnipeg

Montreal Canadiens Jake Allen starts against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday due to Carey Price being out with a hip injury. Allen has been a solid backup option for the Habs in 2021, compiling a record of 5-4-4, a goals-against-average of 2.30, and a save percentage of .921. He has played twice against Winnipeg earlier […]

Brett Connolly Heads To Chicago In Trade

Florida Panthers winger Brett Connolly was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, along with Riley Stillman, the restricted free agent rights to Henrik Borgstrom, and a 2021 seventh-round pick. Forward Lucas Wallmark and defenseman Lucas Carlsson headed in the opposite direction. Connolly has sat as a healthy scratch for large parts of the season, […]

Chris Driedger Makes 18th Start On Thursday

Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger will make his 18th start of the campaign on Thursday versus Carolina. The 26-year-old will try to extend a three-game winning streak. Driedger has won 11 of his previous starts with a 2.05 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage. He's recorded two shutouts for the year, both of which […]

Tristan Jarry Goes Again For Penguins On Thursday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will have a chance to redeem himself in Thursday's matchup against the Rangers after he was chased by New York in Tuesday's 8-4 loss. Jarry made a very poor return from a two-game absence, allowing four first-period goals on 11 shots before getting pulled. He was in nice form before […]

Corey Dickerson Gets Two Hits On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson had a good game on Thursday in a loss to the New York Mets. Dickerson went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored. Dickerson continues to hit in the leadoff spot for some reason no one except Don Mattingly understands, but he made the most of his […]