Ryan Jeffers Hits First Spring Home Run Against Tampa Bay

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to Tampa Bay. Jeffers homered in his second at-bat of the day, then lined a single in his third at-bat to finish what was an impressive day for the 23-year-old backstop. MLB.com's Do Hyoung-Park notes that while Jeffers will be […]

Michael Pineda Rocked By Rays On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda struggled in Wednesday's loss to the Rays. Pineda pitched five innings, allowing nine hits and five earned run while striking out four batters. The 32-year-old certainly didn't have his best stuff, though he was encouragingly able to work through five frames, continuing his Grapefruit League build-up. Pineda has flashed […]

Cole Anthony Making Progress

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (rib) is making progress in his recovery, though he remains without a timetable for his return. Anthony suffered a fractured rib during a February 9 game against the Trail Blazers. The 20-year-old has been participating in on-court activities- though he can't do contact yet, as the rib hasn't healed fully. […]

Gabe Vincent Listed As Probable Against Trail Blazers Thursday

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (knee) has been listed as probable for Thursday's tilt with the Trail Blazers. Vincent was listed as probable for Tuesday's game and ultimately played, so it's a safe bet to count on him suiting up. With guards Goran Dragic (back) and Avery Bradley (calf) possibly sidelined once again, Vincent could […]

Sean O'Malley Looking To Put On A Show

Sean O'Malley (12-1) is making his return to the Octagon this Saturday after his TKO defeat last August at the hands of Marlon Vera. Taking the UFC by storm since his July 2017 Contender Series knockout victory, O'Malley was 4-0 in the Octagon prior to his defeat in August. DraftKings has Sugar as the night's […]

DraftKings EuroLeague DFS Lineup Picks for 3/25/21 - Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We kick off Round 31 of the EuroLeague this week. That means only four rounds remain in the regular season. Tanking isn't as big of an issue in Europe, but a pattern I have noticed over the last couple of years is that some teams that aren't in playoff contention play more players less minutes […]

Eloy Jimenez Exits Early On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez left Wednesday's contest versus the Oakland Athletics due to left shoulder discomfort. Jimenez hurt his shoulder attempting to rob a home run. Jimenez will be reevaluated on Thursday and the club should have a better idea on the severity of the injury after that. The White Sox would likely […]

Thomas Almeida Has A Big Opportunity Saturday

A loser of four of his last five bouts, Thomas Almeida (22-4) was once said to be the division's next rising star. At 29 years old, the Brazilian can still turn things around this Saturday, but he will have to do so against another young rising star in Sean O'Malley. When Almeida does pull out […]

Josh Okogie A Late Scratch Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Josh Okogie (health and safety protocols) won't play on Wednesday against the Mavericks. Okogie was a late scratch after being exposed to the virus and will now enter the league's health and safety protocols. The team said that the 22-year-old is undergoing precautionary testing. Jarred Vanderbilt will replace Okogie in the starting […]

James Harden Ruled Out Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz. Harden was listed as questionable- and was able to play through a sore neck on Tuesday, scoring 25 points with 17 assists in 40 minutes- though the team will take the safe approach and sit him for the second […]

Miranda Maverick Has A Tough Task Saturday

Miranda Maverick (8-2) will look to capitalize on her debut victory in October of last year. After the bout with Gillian Robertson was canceled last month, it has been rescheduled, and the two will meet in this showdown of future stars at UFC 260 on Saturday. Seven of Maverick's 10 professional victories have come by […]

Linus Ullmark Expected To Start On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark is expected to make his return to full health and start versus the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. The Swedish netminder has been sidelined for the past month with an upper-body injury. Ullmark's expected return comes at a good time for a Sabres team that has been deeply mired in huge […]

Dustin Tokarski Starts For Sabres On Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Dustin Tokarski will make his first start since the 2015-2016 campaign as his team faces off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. The 31-year-old was thrust into his first NHL action of the season in relief of injured netminder Carter Hutton on Monday - an appearance in which he allowed four […]

Gillian Robertson Set To Finally Meet Miranda Maverick

Gillian Robertson (9-5) will meet Miranda Maverick at UFC 260 on Saturday after their bout fell through in February. Coming off of a loss in her most recent outing in December of last year, Robertson can get back on track with a win against Maverick, who is coming off of a TKO stoppage victory in […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Will Miss Second Straight Outing Wednesday

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. (quad) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Charlotte due to a sore right quad. Porter has been a must-roster fantasy asset when starting since joining Houston, but an avoidable one when coming off the bench. The team's decision on how to handle Victor Oladipo's status coming […]

Brandon Tanev Out For Penguins On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Brandon Tanev will be sidelined with an upper-body injury as his team takes on the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is set to miss his third consecutive game due to the ailment and the Penguins placed him on injured reserve retroactive to March 18th on Wednesday afternoon. Tanev has evolved […]

Bryn Forbes Will Miss Wednesday’s Contest

Milwaukee Bucks point/shooting guard Bryn Forbes (toe) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics due to a sprained toe on his right foot. The absence marks the first of the year for Forbes, who has shot a sterling 45.5 percent from behind the arc, the eighth-highest mark in the league. Donte Divincenzo […]

Cal Raleigh Optioned To Minor League Camp

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been optioned to minor league camp. Raleigh made quite a positive impression in camp even though he only slashed .186/.222/.300. It is expected that he will contribute to the major league team at some point this season. Should injury befall either Tom Murphy or Luis Torrens, Raleigh would be […]

KZ Okpala Remains Unavailable For Thursday

Miami Heat power forward KZ Okpala will miss his third consecutive game Thursday versus Portland as he continues to work his way through the league's health and safety protocols. Okpala has averaged 20.1 minutes on a nightly basis over his last seven contests, four of which have been starts. But his marginal 4.9 points and […]

Tristan Jarry In Net Versus Sabres On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will make his 23rd start of the campaign as his team hosts the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. The 25-year-old is coming off a loss to the Devils on Sunday in which he stopped 33 of 35 shots against in the contest. Jarry has really turned around his game in […]

Brandon Belt Scheduled To Get At-Bat Wednesday Night

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel) is scheduled to receive an at-bat as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday night, MLB.com's Maria I. Guardado reports. Belt has missed all of Spring Training so far as he recovered from off-season heel surgery, as well as bouts with COVID-19 and mononucleosis. If he's healthy, Belt looks to […]

Deivi Garcia Struggles On Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia struggled on Wednesday, allowing four runs over three innings with seven hard-hit balls allowed. Manager Aaron Boone remarked that Garcia's pitches lacked their usual life on Wednesday, and the numbers back that up as Garcia's fastball got less "rise" than usual on Wednesday. Garcia remains unlikely to make […]

Goran Dragic, Avery Bradley Questionable For Thursday

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (knee) and guard Avery Bradley (calf) have been listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against the Trail Blazers. Dragic has missed the past two games, while Bradley has gotten the questionable tag the past few games before being held out. Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro should continue to see increased […]

Anfernee Simons, Nassir Little Will Miss Thursday’s Game

Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard Anfernee Simons and small/power forward Nassir Little have been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Heat as they remain in the league's health and safety protocols. Simons and Little had both been playing key roles as reserves for Portland as of late, with their absence Tuesday forcing the squad […]

Justin Wilson Uncertain For Opening Day

New York Yankees starting pitcher Justin Wilson (shoulder) received encouraging results from an MRI on Wednesday, but his timeline remains unclear and it remains possible (if not likely) that he misses Opening Day. Wilson had been a candidate to replace relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) as the team's primary set-up man to start the season […]

Dallas Clears James Johnson To Play In Wednesday’s Contest

Dallas Mavericks power forward James Johnson (personal) has been given the thumbs up to rejoin the active roster for Wednesday's contest against Minnesota. Johnson has missed the past five games due to a personal issue, which also coincided with needing to clear the league's health and safety protocols. Having predominantly been a rotational piece of […]

Cody Zeller Upgraded To Probable

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable, per the team's official injury report. Zeller was initially listed as questionable with left shoulder bursitis, so it bodes well for his chances of playing that he has been upgraded so close to tip-off. Backup center Bismack Biyombo played 23-plus minutes in each of […]

Tarik Skubal Makes Tigers' Opening Day Roster

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal was told Wednesday morning that he has made the Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. Skubal — the top left-handed pitching prospect in the Tigers' organization — made his major league debut last season, posting a 5.63 ERA in 32 innings of work, while also recording a 27.6 […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Faces Extended Absence

Oklahoma City Thunder point/shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (foot) is on track to miss multiple games due to a plantar fasciitis issue in his right foot. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was reluctant to refer to the injury as a long-term issue Wednesday, but he did say that it was more serious than a day-to-day ordeal. […]

Mohamed Bamba, Chasson Randle Available To Play Wednesday

Orlando Magic center Mohamed Bamba (toe) and guard Chasson Randle (groin) are available to play for Wednesday's game against the Suns. Bamba missed two games and Randle one, though the Magic will have some added depth in the front and backcourt when they take on one of the league's best teams in both departments in […]