Tommy La Stella Scratched From Lineup Tuesday Night

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (back) was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. La Stella was scratched due to upper back tightness, and Wilmer Flores will get the start at second now and bat third against Yu Darvish and the Padres.

Patrick Beverley Returns Tuesday, Faces Minutes Limit

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley (knee) has been given the green light to return for Tuesday's contest versus Portland, although he'll be on a minutes limit. Beverley has not suited up since March 11 due to right knee soreness, with his return likely removing much of the fantasy shine from Rajon Rondo and […]

Byron Buxton Belts Third Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a 4-3 loss to Detroit. Buxton entered the game in the bottom of the fifth inning as a defensive replacement for Brent Rooker- and proceeded to continue his torrid start to the season. It's a great sign for fantasy managers, as the […]

J.D. Davis Is Day-To-Day With Left Hand Contusion

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) is day-to-day with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday night, according to Justin Toscano of The Record. Davis exited Tuesday's game in the second inning after being hit by a pitch on the hand, and X-rays of his hand came back […]

OG Anunoby Receives First-Quarter Ejection Tuesday

Toronto Raptors small/power forward OG Anunoby was tossed from Tuesday's game versus the Lakers after a scuffle with Dennis Schroder and Montrezl Harrell. Anunoby was fouled by Schroder on a shot attempt, but he proceeded to scoop the guard off of the ground and dump him to the court in an effort to prevent himself […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Land On Injured List With Shoulder Injury

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) will be placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder subluxation, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. In an update provided by Padres general manager A.J. Preller, Tatis was examined on Tuesday, and while he has some slight labral tearing that is consistent with a […]

Jamal Murray Will Miss Tuesday’s Contest

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Jamal Murray (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Pistons due to a sore right knee. Murray's absence will mark just his third of the year and first since Feb. 6, paving the way for Facundo Campazzo and Monte Morris to handle PG duties, elevating both of their […]

DraftKings EuroLeague DFS Lineup Picks for 4/8/21 - Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The last round of the EuroLeague season is upon us and two playoff spots are still up for grabs. Two teams with winning records will miss the playoffs. For Real Madrid, it's simple. If they win, they're in. All they have to do is beat the number 5 team to make that happen. Baskonia and […]

Tim Anderson Participates In Running Drills Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) participated in running drills during pregame workouts on Tuesday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Manager Tony La Russa said that Anderson is progressing well, but he is not sure of a timetable for his return aside from being confident Anderson will not play on Wednesday either. Anderson […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers. Cruz mashed a home run for the second consecutive game- and each of his three hits left the bat at an exit velocity of 105 MPH or greater. The 40-year-old slugger is off to a […]

Kyle Lewis Progressing Well With Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) worked in the batting cages on Monday and came out of it feeling "very positive," according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Continuing to work his way back from a bone bruise in his knee suffered during Spring Training, Kramer says that Lewis will do plyometrics on Tuesday, including some […]

Ben McLemore Joins Lakers For Stretch Run

Swingman Ben McLemore has found a new home for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, becoming the latest free-agent target to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Having reinvented himself as a long-range marksman during his two years with the Rockets, McLemore gets to join an L.A. second unit that could use his offensive thump due […]

J.D. Davis Exits Tuesday's Game After Hit By Pitch

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) left Tuesday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Davis was hit by a Chase Anderson fastball in the top of the second inning, and he quickly left the game with team trainers. There is no word […]

Bradley Beal, Rui Hachimura Questionable For Wednesday

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (hip) and small/power forward Rui Hachimura (shoulder) have both picked up questionable designations ahead of Wednesday's contest versus Orlando. Beal, the league's leading scorer at 31.3 PPG, is battling a hip contusion and has missed each of the team's five previous games. Hachimura, who has scored in double figures […]

Mackenzie Dern Looking For Fourth Win In A Row Saturday

2020 was a great year for Mackenzie Dern (10-1), who went 3-0 on the year, with two submissions in the first round. Known for her top-level ground game, Dern has won six of her 10 career victories by submission. In December of last year, Dern won her last bout via unanimous decision against another tough […]

Kevin Durant On Track To Return For Wednesday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets small/power forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) is anticipated to get back into the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans, marking his first game action since Feb. 13 due to a strained hamstring. Durant's return coincides with the loss of James Harden (hamstring), which stands to give the former MVP elevated fantasy intrigue, even […]

Nina Ansaroff Making Long-Awaited Return

Returning to the Octagon after nearly a two-year absence, Nina Ansaroff (10-6) will look for her first win since December of 2018 this Saturday. Prior to her loss in 2019, Ansaroff was on a four-fight winning streak, when she earned wins against big names like Claudia Gadelha and Angela Hill. DraftKings sees the Strina as […]

Antonio Cabello, Josh Stowers Acquired By Texas

The Texas Rangers acquired outfield prospects Antonio Cabello and Josh Stowers in Tuesday's Rougned Odor trade with the New York Yankees. Neither player is a top prospect but both have a little bit of intrigue. Cabello, a former catcher, has been playing center field but is perhaps better suited to a corner position in the […]

J.A. Happ Surrenders One Run In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ had a so-so outing in his debut in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers. Happ pitched four innings, allowing one run on three hits while walking three and striking out four. The veteran southpaw had some issues finding the strike zone, as evidenced by his 55 strikes compared to 34 […]

Brandon Clarke Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

Memphis Grizzlies power forward/center Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Heat, marking his second absence in his last four games. Clarke has reclaimed a bench role as of late and has seen his scoring average dip by nearly four points per contest in that span. Xavier Tillman should slot […]

Daniel Rodriguez Looking To Earn His First Win Of 2021

Daniel Rodriguez (13-2) will look to rebound after his first UFC loss. Rodriguez came on the scene hot, winning three in a row to open up his UFC career. The 34-year-old southpaw is a very active striker with an average landing rate of 7.68 significant strikes per minute. Eleven of Rodriguez's 13 wins have come […]

Evan Fournier Set To Miss At Least One Week

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Evan Fournier has re-entered the league's health and safety protocols, ruling him out not only for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, but for at least the remainder of the week, per head coach Brad Stevens. Fournier's 2020-21 season has been torpedoed by injuries and other assorted maladies, limiting him to 30 […]

Mike Perry Will Look To Open The Card With A Win

Looking to get his first win since June of last year, Mike Perry (14-7) opens up the main card of the UFC on ABC 2 against Daniel Rodriguez on Saturday. Both fighters are coming off of losses. Known for his aggressive style, Perry lands 4.35 significant strikes per minute. Throughout his professional career, 11 of […]

James Harden Will Miss At Least The Next Five Games

Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard James Harden (hamstring) has been shut down for at least the next 10 days due to a strained right hamstring that he aggravated Monday. With Brooklyn playing five games in that span, Harden will miss that many contests at minimum, paving the way for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to carry […]

Martin Jones Looks For Fifth Straight Win On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones will be gunning for a fifth consecutive victory in Tuesday's home outing against the Ducks. The 31-year-old has beaten both the Kings and the Wild in two games, posting one shutout during his winning streak and allowing only seven goals in total. Jones has taken his record to 14-7-2, […]

Andre Drummond Will Miss Third Straight Game Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Raptors due to persistent toe issues. Drummond had been in line for a sizable offensive role with both LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (calf) down, but the new big man's absence has paved the way for Montrezl Harrell […]

Zac Gallen Scheduled For An Outing On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) is scheduled for another outing on Wednesday at the team's alternate site. Gallen was able to throw 60 pitches this past Saturday, though he was still unable to incorporate any curveballs into his arsenal, as the pitch still causes him some discomfort. Manager Torey Lovullo had said that […]

Vincent Hinostroza Makes Second Blackhawks Debut

Chicago Blackhawks forward Vincent Hinostroza, who was acquired from Florida last Friday, is set to fill a second-line role in Tuesday's clash with the Stars. It's going the be his second team debut after he spent his first couple of years in the league as a member of the Blackhawks. Hinostroza was traded to Arizona […]

Brandon Ingram, Kira Lewis Jr. Will Miss Tuesday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans small/power forward Brandon Ingram (toe) and point/shooting guard Kira Lewis Jr. (calf) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Atlanta. Ingram's absence due to a toe ailment will now stretch to a fourth game, while Lewis is out of the mix for a second straight outing due to a strained […]

Trevor Rosenthal Visits With Specialist Tuesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) saw a specialist for more information on his injured right shoulder. The team initially called the injury right shoulder inflammation, though a clearer picture of his status should be available Wednesday following Rosenthal's evaluation on Tuesday. Sergio Romo and Jake Diekman are the best candidates for saves in […]