P.J. Washington Ruled Out Versus Lakers

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He was expected to suit up for this game, but the Hornets have decided to take the cautious approach. Cody Zeller will likely be asked to start, while Mikal Bridges should get more minutes. However, Jalen McDaniels […]

James Paxton To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Paxton managed to record only four outs in his season debut on April 6 before leaving with discomfort in his throwing arm, and now he is confirmed to be out for the year. This was largely a foregone conclusion since the days […]

Terry Rozier Doubtful For Tuesday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (knee) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The knee issue could explain why Rozier has been struggling this month. His absence would mean more minutes and scoring chances for Devonte' Graham and Brad Wanamaker. Both have DFS appeal, but Graham is the better option […]

Evan White Batting Eighth In Return

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday, batting in the eighth spot. After missing three straight games with a hamstring strain, White came on as a defensive replacement Sunday night. He'll be dropped in the lineup to eighth Tuesday, and it remains to be seen if this is a […]

Kyrie Irving Remains Out Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He remains away from the team due to personal reasons, so it's uncertain when he'll get back on the floor. Fantasy managers should consider Irving questionable for Wednesday's contest. Kevin Durant will be asked to carry the offense […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Sitting Out Versus Minnesota

Brooklyn Nets center LaMarcus Aldridge (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is a non-COVID related illness, so Aldridge could potentially be available for Wednesday's contest. Blake Griffin and Nicolas Claxton will see more minutes without Aldridge available. Possibly, DeAndre Jordan gets into the rotation, but fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Joe Ingles, Royce O'Neale Out On Tuesday

Utah Jazz forwards Joe Ingles (knee) and Royce O'Neale (rest) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They've decided to take the cautious approach with some players due to the fact OKC is tanking. Ingles is battling a knee issue, but this is more of a rest outing than anything […]

Jordan Clarkson Unlikely To Play Tuesday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This game has blowout written all over it, so fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if Clarkson sits out. His absence would mean more minutes for Miye Oni, Trent Forrest and Matt Thomas. None of them have enough […]

Mike Conley Will Play Versus Thunder

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (rest) will suit up for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He sat out of Monday's contest for rest purposes. However, Conley has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue, so that could've been part of the reason he sat out as well. There is a chance this game […]

Kodi Whitley Called Up On Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals have called up relief pitcher Kodi Whitley from their alternate site. With Johan Oviedo being optioned down, Whitley will take his roster spot and also likely his role as a low-to-middle leverage middle reliever. Oviedo threw 65 pitches just two days ago, so this move is likely more about getting a […]

Johan Oviedo Optioned On Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned relief pitcher Johan Oviedo to their alternate site on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, relief pitcher Kodi Whitley was called up to take Oviedo's roster spot. Oviedo threw 65 pitches in Sunday's game and the Cardinals simply needed a fresh bullpen arm, as playing with a short pen may have […]

Justin Houston Visiting The Ravens

Free-agent edge rusher Justin Houston is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday. The 32-year-old recorded 19 sacks while playing for the Indianapolis Colts the last two years. Houston, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, and he could help to fill a huge void on the end of Baltimore's defensive line. Even on the wrong […]

Washington Signs Sammis Reyes

The Washington Football Team signed former Tulane basketball player Sammis Reyes to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Reyes finds his way to the NFL through the International Player Pathway Program (IPP). He grew up in Chile before moving to the United States at 14 years old. Reyes decided to turn his attention to football when […]

Nate Lowe Driving In Runs Early In The Season

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe, who was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason, has been the team's best player so far this year. He looked great through the first two series and has three home runs and 14 RBI, but he also struck out three times in four at-bats on Monday […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 4/13/21 - Monkey Knife Fight

Tuesday night brings a six-game NHL schedule to the ice. Monkey Knife Fight offers contests for all of them to make the games even more exciting. There is a potential Central Division playoff preview with the first-place Tampa Bay Lightning at the fourth-place Nashville Predators and that is the only game that involves two playoff […]

Franmil Reyes To See Time In Outfield In Upcoming Series

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes will see time in the outfield for the Indians' upcoming series at the Cincinnati Reds. Reyes has been used as a DH to begin the season, but with that option not available to the Tribe when they travel to Great American Ball Park this weekend, Reyes will […]

Mechanical Adjustments Serving Mike Trout Well

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has made some mechanical adjustments at the plate, including being more squared in the batter's box. He's gone 13-for-33 to start the year, and his swings are looking more short and powerful than ever. Heading into Tuesday's action, Trout is sporting a .394/.545/.848 slash line with three doubles, four […]

J.T. Realmuto To Sit Out First Game Of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will sit out the first game of his team's doubleheader against the Mets on Tuesday. The Phillies will give the veteran backstop a rest game- but fantasy managers should expect him behind the plate for the night game. Andrew Knapp will be behind the plate for the afternoon contest. Realmuto […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Living Up To His Contract So Far

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has lived up to his five-year, $85 million contract extension early in the 2021 season. The 27-year-old right-hander went 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA in A games in spring training. His velocity is up into the high-90s and his wipeout curveball looks excellent. McCullers is 1-0 with a […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup With Illness

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with an illness. Cruz will miss the opening game of the series against the Red Sox with a non-COVID-related illness. If Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez's illnesses are any indication, this shouldn't be a long absence for Cruz. Miguel Sano will get a […]

Anze Kopitar Continues To Shine Despite Kings Struggles

Los Angeles Kings centerman Anze Kopitar continues to be a bright spot for Los Angeles as he netted a goal on Monday. Vegas knocked off Los Angeles 4-2. Kopitar is averaging over a point per game with nine goals and 34 assists in 41 games. The Slovenian-born forward has recorded two game-winning goals playing over […]

Zac Gallen Activated Off Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) was officially activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of his scheduled start against the Athletics. Gallen recovered nicely from a hairline fracture in his right forearm and is poised to help fantasy managers who stashed him in drafts right off the bat. Considering he didn't […]

Yermin Mercedes Has Been The Best Story In Baseball

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes has been baseball's best story early this season. The 28-year-old rookie set an MLB record with eight straight hits after he wasn't even expected to make the team out of spring training. Eloy Jimenez's early season injury opened up a spot at DH for Mercedes, and it'd be […]

Matt Olson, Sean Murphy Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) and catcher Sean Murphy are not in Tuesday's lineup for the contest against the Diamondbacks. It's a routine day off for Murphy, who has collected three hits in his last two games after going hitless in his first seven. Olson was expected to sit out a game after […]

Madison Bumgarner Struggles Again Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner struggled once again on Monday night, as he allowed six runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings against Oakland. It was Bumgarner's third start in a row in which he allowed five or more runs in five or fewer innings pitched, and he now has allowed 17 runs […]

Max Kepler Sitting On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is taking a seat for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. Kepler is sitting with left-hander Martin Perez on the mound for Boston. The veteran outfielder has yet to hit a homer but has 11 combined runs scored and RBI in nine games so far this season. Kyle Garlick- who […]

Nathan MacKinnon Extends Point Streak on Monday

Colorado Avalanche centerman Nathan MacKinnon extended his point streak to 10 games playing against Arizona on Monday. MacKinnon collected a goal and an assist as Colorado beat Arizona by a score of 4-2. He netted a power-play goal in the second period and added a helper soon after. The Canadian native is having an excellent […]

Zack Britton Begins Throwing Program

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) has started a throwing program at Yankee Stadium this week. Britton, who is on the 60-day injured list, is recovering from surgery to remove a bone chip on his throwing elbow, though he appears to be doing well, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone said that the veteran […]

Kole Calhoun Reaches Base Four Times In Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun reached base safely four times in Monday night's loss, going 3-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a run scored against the Athletics. After starting the year on the injured list while recovering from knee surgery, Calhoun is now 4-for-14 with a double and three RBI in three games since […]

Austin Hays To See Game Action In Coming Days

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) could see game action soon at the team's alternate site, per MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko. Hays has been on the injured list with a right hamstring strain since April 5, but apparently he has been progressing enough to potentially see game action. If things go well, he could be […]