Brent Honeywell Jr. Pitches Two Scoreless Innings In MLB Debut

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. was flawless in his MLB debut against the New York Yankees on Sunday. He pitched two innings and retired all six batters he faced on 21 pitches. He recorded his first two MLB strikeouts on Giancarlo Stanton and Gleyber Torres. He was replaced in the game in […]

Jrue Holiday Probable On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's encounter with the Orlando Magic. The veteran sat out on Friday night against Charlotte while tending to a sore left knee. With Khris Middleton (knee) and Brook Lopez (back) also expected back, Bryn Forbes, Jordan Nwora, and Jeff Teague will all see a […]

Brook Lopez Likely To Play Against Orlando

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) will likely play on Sunday night against the Magic. The veteran got the night off on Friday night against the Hornets, the second of back-to-back sets, while dealing with back soreness. With his return, Bobby Portis should slide back to the four spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), who is […]

Khris Middleton Expected Back On Sunday Night

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is expected to play on Sunday evening against Orlando. The veteran sat out on Friday night against the Hornets, which was the second of a back-to-back while dealing with soreness in his right knee. With Jrue Holiday (knee) and Brook Lopez (back) also expected to suit up, Jeff Teague, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely To Sit Again

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is doubtful for Sunday night's matchup against Orlando. The freak has missed his previous four outings while continuing to deal with soreness in his left knee. Luckily, the team is expected to have Khris Middleton (knee) and Jrue Holiday (knee) back in the lineup, with Bobby Portis also likely […]

Jamal Murray Remains Questionable Against Boston

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) may not play on Sunday against Boston. The 24-year-old has missed his last three games due to soreness in his left knee. If he is out another one, look for Facundo Campazzo to get the spot-start once again, with Nikola Jokic, Monte Morris, and Will Barton being the biggest […]

Evan Fournier Remains Out On Sunday

Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier will not play on Sunday against Denver while continuing to adhere to the league's health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. The 28-year-old hasn't played during the team's last three games and will also not be with the team for the upcoming three-game road trip out west. With Jayson Tatum […]

Jayson Tatum Questionable On Sunday Afternoon

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (illness) may not play on Sunday against Denver. The 23-year-old is currently dealing with a non-COVID-related illness after racking up a career-high 53 points against Minnesota on Friday night. With Evan Fournier out due to health and safety protocols and Jaylen Brown (knee) also questionable, Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart […]

Gary Trent Jr. Has Career Night Against Cavaliers

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. scored a career-high 44 points on an incredible 17-for-19 shooting from the field and 7-for-9 from three-point range in Saturday's 135-115 victory against the Cavaliers. Trent Jr. had it going from the beginning of the game, making his first nine field-goal attempts. The 22-year-old added seven rebounds, four assists, […]

Jaylen Brown Questionable For Sunday Matinee

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Nuggets. The 24-year-old has been dealing with soreness in his left knee but still managed to log 44 minutes the other night against the visiting Timberwolves. With Jayson Tatum (illness) questionable and Evan Fournier out due to health and safety […]

Auston Matthews' Hat Trick Leads Maple Leafs To Victory

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews recorded his first hat trick of the season as he powered the team in Saturday's 6-5 victory against the Senators. Matthews' three-goal performance, along with an assist in the contest, marked his eighth multi-goal performance of the season, including a stretch of 10 goals scored over the past eight […]

Lewis Brinson Optioned To Alternate Site

Prior to Sunday's game, the Miami Marlins sent outfielder Lewis Brinson to the team's alternate site. Pitcher Daniel Castano was added to the team's roster in a corresponding move. Brinson is off to an 0-for-8 start to the year with three strikeouts and no walks. He's yet to find any success in the Major League. […]

Clarke Schmidt Seeking Second Opinion

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (elbow) still isn't throwing, and the 25-year-old is now seeking a second medical opinion on his elbow injury. Schmidt was shut down from throwing in late February with what was described at the time to be an injury similar to tennis elbow, and it's discouraging to hear that […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Records Shutout Against Predators

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy earned his fourth shutout of the season in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Predators. Vasilevskiy made 36 saves in the contest, coming within one save of his season-high 37-save performance on Mar. 25 against the Stars. Vasilevskiy is once again having a terrific season, and fantasy managers who drafted […]

Thairo Estrada Traded To The Giants

The New York Yankees have traded second baseman Thairo Estrada to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations. Estrada will be headed to the Giants' alternate site. Outfielder Jaylin Davis (knee) was placed on the 60-day injured list by the Giants to clear a roster spot. The 25-year-old Estrada played in 26 games for the […]

Domingo German Still In Yankees Rotation

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German will rejoin the team when the Yankees need a fifth starter again, according to manager Aaron Boone. German was optioned to the team's alternate site following Saturday's start against the Rays, but that move is set to be short-term as the team is shuffling players around for extra […]

Connor Hellebuyck Posts Shutout Against Canadiens

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 19 shots on goal in Saturday's 5-0 victory against the Canadiens. The 27-year-old earned his second shutout of the season, with the first coming in a Mar. 22 victory against the Canucks. Hellebuyck's performance improves his record to 20-10-3, to go along with a 2.45 goals against average […]

Andres Gimenez Leading Off On Sunday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Andres Gimenez is leading off for the first time this year on Sunday as the team closes out a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Gimenez has batted ninth in the lineup in five of his six previous starts this year and sixth in the lineup in the other start. Jordan Luplow, […]

Clint Frazier Out Of Lineup Again On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is out of the team's lineup for the second consecutive game on Sunday. Manager Aaron Boone said that the move was just to add balance to the lineup against the Rays, noting that Frazier is healthy and in no danger of losing everyday playing time this season. Fantasy managers […]

Zack Britton Progressing Well, Expected Back In Late May

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list to start the year. He underwent surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow and is progressing well according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Britton began his throwing program this past week and the team expects him to […]

Miguel Cabrera Placed On Injured List With Left Biceps Strain

The Detroit Tigers have placed first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) on the 10-day injured list with a left biceps strain. The team added first baseman Renato Nunez to their 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Cabrera had gone cold after his Opening Day home run. He's slashing just .125/.222/.292 on the young season. Jonathan Schoop […]

Johan Oviedo Called Up From Alternate Site

The St. Louis Cardinals have called up pitcher Johan Oviedo from the team's alternate site. The move comes a day after the team sent pitcher Jake Woodford to the alternate site on Saturday. The 23-year-old Oviedo saw his first major league action in 2020 and struggled. He made five starts and went 0-3, posting a […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed On Injured List With Groin Strain

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right groin strain. The team recalled outfielder Lane Thomas from the alternate site in a corresponding move. O'Neill left Saturday's game in the third inning and was initially being considered day-to-day with right groin tightness. He's been the […]

Tyler Naquin (OF, CIN) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of leagues ANALYSIS: Few players across the league are as hot right now as Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin. In his first eight games as a Red, Naquin has slashed .333/.438/.926. with five home runs, 14 RBI and seven runs. The 29-year-old Naquin spent the first […]

Andreas Athanasiou Produces Two Points For Los Angeles

Los Angeles Kings forward Andreas Athanasiou tallied his ninth goal in 2021 while also providing an assist on Saturday. The Kings were able to get by San Jose, beating them 4-2. Athanasiou has provided a bit of a spark for the Kings since coming over from Edmonton in the off-season. He is playing on the […]

Ty France (2B/3B, SEA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Mariners second baseman/third baseman Ty France is off to a strong start to the season and appears primed to be one of the Mariners' most productive hitters this year. He's started each of the Mariners' first eight games, hitting second in the […]

Phillip Evans Homers In Win Over Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Phillip Evans went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, one RBI and two runs scored in an 8-2 win over the Cubs on Saturday. Evans has looked good at the plate with Ke'Bryan Hayes on the injured list, slashing .391/.462/.826 with three home runs, four RBI and five runs scored […]

J.D. Martinez Reinstated From COVID IL, Starting Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez has been reinstated from the COVID injured list after clearing protocols. He is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, starting at designated hitter and batting third. Michael Chavis was optioned to the team's alternate site to clear roster space for Martinez. Martinez is off […]

Colin Moran (1B, PIT) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Coming into 2021, Colin Moran was expected to be on the stronger side of a platoon split with Todd Frazier, but the surprise release of Frazier in the final days of spring training left the full-time role for the taking, and Moran has done […]

Mitch Keller Strikes Out Seven In Win Over Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller showed significant improvement in his second start of the year, as he struck out seven Cubs over five innings to earn the win in an 8-2 victory Saturday. Keller allowed just one run on five hits and one walk, as he looked like a vastly different pitcher than what […]