Luke Voit To Take Batting Practice Next Week

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) will be in Scranton next week to take batting practice- and potentially see live game action. Voit was able to begin swinging the bat on Tuesday, so it sounds like he's trending in the right direction. The slugging first baseman is still a couple of weeks away […]

Jaylen Brown Downgraded To Out Against Suns

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) is out against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Brown tested his injury in pregame, but is unable to go due to shoulder bursitis. This could be a precaution given the Celtics start a back-to-back set, but something to keep an eye on regardless. Semi Ojeleye got the start last […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 33: English Premier League

It's been a tumultuous week in the Premier League. The European Super League was formed and then ended within 48 hours, Tottenham fired Head Coach Jose Mourinho, Sheffield United got relegated and fans across the league have united to condemn the owners of six clubs. These are the sort of intangibles that can have an […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Questionable To Play Thursday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) popped up on the injury report and is questionable against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Carter is being listed as dealing with a sore ankle which he likely picked up their last game on Tuesday. Carter has been great since earning the Magic's starting center position, but […]

Akil Baddoo Hits Double And Triple On Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo had a solid day at the plate on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Baddoo went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and an RBI. He's cooled off after a red hot start to his season and his career, but his numbers still look fantastic overall. Through 14 games, he's slashing […]

Zachary Jones Set To Make NHL Debut On Thursday

New York Rangers defenseman Zachary Jones will make his NHL debut on Thursday as his team clashes with the Philadelphia Flyers. The 22-year-old, who signed an entry-level contract with the Rangers on April 13th, is coming off a season at the University of Massachusetts in which he posted 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) en […]

Joel Embiid Good To Go Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest candidate) will play Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Embiid's status was up in the air given they just played on Wednesday, but the MVP-candidate is playing in a marquee match up. Embiid is also getting some help back with Tobias Harris (knee) and Seth Curry (hip) expected to play […]

Furkan Korkmaz Is Questionable Against Bucks

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Furkan Korkmaz (ankle) is questionable to play Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Korkmaz has been playing well recently, but unfortunately rolled his ankle in Wednesday's game. To make matters worse for his fantasy value, Tobias Harris (knee) and Seth Curry (hip) are both expected to play which would result in a reduced […]

JaCoby Jones Launches First Home Run Of 2021

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones has been ice cold to start the 2021 season, but he had a strong day at the plate in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jones went 2-for-4 in the game and hit a solo home run, his first home run of the year. The home run also marked […]

Ben Simmons Will Continue To Sit With Illness

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons (illness) is out Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Simmons will miss his third straight game with a non-COVID related illness, but did travel with the team which is encouraging regarding his return. Shake Milton and Tyrese Maxey should continue to see more ball-handling duties on Thursday.

Tobias Harris And Seth Curry Expected To Play Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) and guard Seth Curry (hip) are expected to play Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Curry rested on Wednesday while Harris has not played since April 14th. Head coach Doc Rivers expects both to suit up and be available in this one, but check back before tip-off just to be […]

Jose Urena Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena notched his second consecutive quality start on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Urena pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out two. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to get any run support and wound up with a no decision. Urena now has […]

Nick Foligno Set To Make Leafs Debut On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Foligno will make his debut with his new team in a road matchup with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets at the trade deadline, Foligno had to complete a mandatory quarantine prior to being able to suit up with the Leafs. The 33-year-old's offensive […]

James Johnson Out Again Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center James Johnson (adductor) will not play Thursday against the Orlando Magic. Johnson will miss his second straight game with a strained adductor and did not sound close to playing in this one with a doubtful tag initially. Naji Marshall has been playing well for the past week now and is the […]

Jesper Bratt Available For Devils On Thursday

New Jersey Devils forward Jesper Bratt is expected to dress as his team takes the road to battle the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. The 22-year-old was forced to sit out New Jersey's previous four games due to a lower-body injury. Bratt has been a sneaky valuable asset in deeper fantasy formats in 2020-2021 - […]

Chris Weidman Looking To Pull Out A Big Win

With only two wins since the middle of 2015, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman (15-5) returns to the Octagon on Saturday looking to keep the momentum gained from his unanimous-decision victory in August of last year over Omari Akhmedov. The All-American wrestler has finished 10 of his 15 career wins, with six of those […]

Patric Hornqvist Back In Lineup Versus Carolina

Florida Panthers forward Patric Hornqvist will be re-inserted back into the lineup as his team welcomes the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. The 34-year-old was held out of Florida's game on Tuesday due to a maintenance day. It's been a stellar debut season for Hornqvist in Florida this season, having produced 31 points (14 goals, 17 […]

Deivi Garcia A Candidate For Spot Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia is a candidate for a spot start if the team opts to go with a six-man rotation coming out of the weekend. Garcia pitched five innings at the alternate site earlier this week and would be fully rested and a possible option, as a member of the taxi […]

MacKenzie Weegar Back In Lineup On Thursday

Florida Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar will make his return to the lineup as his team hosts the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. Weegar had missed Florida's previous two contests due to an upper-body injury and will take his place on the right side of the team's top defensive pair alongside defenseman Gustav Forsling. Playing in […]

Petr Mrazek Won't Start On Thursday Due To Injury

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek will not dress as his team faces the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. The 29-year-old was pegged to start on Thursday but is apparently dealing with a lower-body injury and has been labeled as day-to-day. Mrazek has started just five contests since returning from over a two-month absence due to […]

Blake Wheeler Set To Return For Jets On Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler is expected to make a return to his team's lineup ahead of a matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. Wheeler, who was battling concussion issues, missed the Jets last six games due to the injury. Expected to jump right back on the Jet's top line alongside forwards Mark […]

Jack Campbell Gets Nod For Leafs On Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell will take the crease as his team squares off versus the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. The 29-year-old last suited up in an overtime loss to the Canucks on Sunday in which he allowed three goals on 24 shots against. After starting the campaign with 11 straight victories, Campbell has […]

Jimmy Crute Looking To Continue His Impressive Run

On an amazing run since joining the UFC after a Contender Series win in July of 2018, Jimmy Crute (12-1) is 4-1 inside the Octagon, with all of his victories coming by finish (three in the first round). Nine of his 12 career wins have come by finish, with five by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees the […]

Aroldis Chapman Finding Success With Splitter

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman is getting early results from his splitter. Chapman has thrown nine split-fingers this season and has yet to allow a hit with the pitch while striking out five batters with the offering. The veteran southpaw noted that it's not necessarily a new pitch, just one that he wasn't […]

Anthony Smith Ready To Make Another Title Push

Ready to make his 51st professional MMA appearance, former title contender Anthony Smith (34-16) is set to open up the main card of UFC 261 on Saturday against Jimmy Crute. After dropping his first two bouts of last year, Smith rebounded to score a first-round submission victory over Devin Clark in November. The 32-year-old enters […]

Brett Gardner Moved Up To Leadoff Spot Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will set the table for the offense as the leadoff man on Thursday against Indians' right-hander Aaron Civale. Gardner will get his first start of 2021 as the leadoff man, having previously slotted into the third, sixth, and ninth spots in the Yankee order. Manager Aaron Boone likely wanted […]

Gio Urshela Not In Lineup For Series Opener

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (back) is not in Thursday's lineup for the opening game of a four-game series against the Indians. Urshela had to leave Wednesday's game and was diagnosed with lower back tightness, though he's considered day-to-day. DJ LeMahieu will get the start at third base. Provided that Urshela is not […]

Josh Anderson Buries Two Goals In Victory

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson recorded a pair of goals as his team clipped the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old did what his fantasy owners are accustomed to and filled the scoresheet in his 16:03 of ice time in the contest - producing a plus-two rating, five shots and three hits. Despite […]

Giancarlo Stanton, Gary Sanchez Sitting Thursday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton and catcher Gary Sanchez are getting the day off Thursday. Stanton had played in each of the last five games for New York, clubbing two homers with a trio of RBI and walks, though he struck out 10 times in that span. Sanchez, who is presumably still dealing […]

Joc Pederson And Jason Heyward Benched For Second Straight Day

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will be out of the starting lineup on Thursday versus the New York Mets. Pederson has been off to an awful start with his new team and is hitting a weak .137 with one home run and four RBI. Pederson came to the Cubs with the opportunity to play against […]