Jake Oettinger Draws The Start On Thursday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will man the crease as his team hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. The 22-year-old hasn't made a start since last Tuesday in which he took a loss while allowing three goals on 27 shots against in the contest. Overall, the Minnesota native has put forth a very […]

Trevor Story Getting A Day Off On Thursday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is absent from the lineup on Thursday vs. Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers. This looks to just be a day of rest for the 28-year-old shortstop so there's no concern here. Alan Trejo is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in his place. Story is off to a […]

Lewis Thorpe To Start Friday's Game

Minnesota Twins pitcher Lewis Thorpe is slated to make a start on Friday against the Angels. Relief pitcher Shaun Anderson was sent down to the alternate site to make room for Thorpe, who will make his regular-season debut after an impressive spring. The 25-year-old southpaw had a rough 2020 season but looked impressive this spring, […]

Brandon Montour Set To Make Panthers Debut

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour will make his debut with his new team on Thursday, facing off against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 27-year-old was acquired from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2021 third-round draft pick on Saturday. Like most Buffalo players, Montour has not had a memorable 2020-2021 campaign (just 14 points […]

Charlie Blackmon Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies are facing a lefty in Julio Urias but this just looks like a day of rest for the veteran outfielder. Blackmon has struggled to begin the season with a .154/.250/.308 batting line to go along […]

Kevin Lankinen Guards The Cage Thursday

Chicago netminder Kevin Lankinen will backstop his team on Thursday against Detroit. Lankinen sports a 16-11-4 record on the year with a 2.79 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage. The Finnish goalie is undefeated against Detroit in four starts. He has been solid between the pipes for the Blackhawks and is rostered in 84 […]

Anthony Kay To Start For Toronto Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Kay will start Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. The sophomore lefty was recalled from the alternate training site to fill in for injured starter Ross Stripling (forearm). Kay had a decent spring but was caught in a numbers crunch. He posted a 4.61 ERA with a K:BB of 12:7 […]

Juuse Saros Between The Pipes Thursday For Nashville

Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros makes his 25th appearance in the 2021 campaign on Thursday against Carolina. Posting a record of 15-7-0, the Finnish native's play has been dominant for most of the year for the Predators. He's won all of his last five starts allowing just seven goals. Saros is surprisingly only rostered in […]

Mitch Keller Crushed By Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller allowed seven runs in 3 1/3 innings during an 8-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday afternoon. The right-hander gave up nine hits — including a two-run shot in the first inning to Manny Machado — and three walks. Keller's ERA spiked to 8.74 through three starts in […]

Collin Sexton Available Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (groin) is available to play in Thursday's game against the Warriors. Sexton was a late scratch Wednesday, so no one would have blamed Cleveland for sitting him Thursday, though he'll make his return after a three-game absence. His return will mean fewer chances for Darius Garland and a return to […]

Mackenzie Blackwood In Goal Thursday For New Jersey

New Jersey Devils goalie Mackenzie Blackwood will appear in his 25th game of the season versus the New York Rangers on Thursday. Blackwood is 2-3-0 against the Rangers in 2021. For the year, the Thunder Bay, Ontario, native sports a record of 9-13-3, a 3.03 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. In his last […]

Luguentz Dort Left Off Friday's Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (shoulder) was left off of Friday's injury report, seemingly indicating that he'll be available for the tilt against the Pistons. Dort missed a game with a sore shoulder, though he was excellent in his last time out, exploding for a career-high 42 points and seven threes. He's an intriguing […]

Ryan Tepera Suspended Three Games

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Tepera has been suspended three games for throwing behind Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff on Tuesday. Tepera is appealing the suspension and will be able to remain active at the moment. The middle reliever has a 3.86 ERA in 4 2/3 innings this season and doesn't pitch in a […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aleksej Pokusevski Out Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (foot) and forward Aleksej Pokusevski (arm) are both out for Friday's game against the Pistons. Gilgeous-Alexander remains out with plantar fasciitis- and it wouldn't be entirely surprising to see the team shut him down for the remainder of the season with little left to play for. Pokusevski's absence should […]

Lonzo Ball Listed As Probable For Friday's Game

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (hip) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Wizards. Ball has missed the last four games with a hip injury, though it sure seems like he'll be back in action against Washington. With Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) sidelined, Ball could be in line for a fair amount […]

Lance Lynn Suffers Tough Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn put together another strong performance on Thursday versus the Cleveland Indians. Lynn suffered a tough loss, but went six innings and allowed five hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out 10 on the afternoon. Lynn was cruising through the first five innings, but gave up a two-run […]

Carter Hart Starts Thursday For Philadelphia

Philadelphia Flyers netminder Carter Hart will mind the crease Thursday against in-state-rival Pittsburgh. Hart and the Flyers have had their ups and downs in 2021. Hart has a losing record of 8-11-5 and seems to be lacking confidence between the pipes. He carries a lackluster goals-against average of 3.79 and an .872 save percentage. Versus […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Suiting Up, Donte DiVincenzo Out

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is suiting up for Thursday's game against Atlanta. Guard Donte Divincenzo won't be joining him on the court, as he is set to miss his first game with a sore toe. Antetokounmpo makes his return to the hardwood after a six-game absence against a favorable opponent in the Hawks, […]

Matt Olson Returns To A's Lineup Versus Tigers

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) is in the starting lineup and batting fifth versus the Tigers on Thursday. Olson was out of the lineup after being hit by a pitch in the hand on Monday. Olson is off to a slow start this season with just one homer and a .226 batting average. […]

Tobias Harris, Dwight Howard Questionable For Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) and center Dwight Howard (knee) are questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers. Harris seems more likely to go than Howard, who missed the team's last contest. If the veteran big man can't play- Joel Embiid would see all the minutes he can handle- with Mike Scott perhaps backing […]

Keynan Middleton Gets A Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Keynan Middleton got a turn to close out a game Thursday, finishing off the second half of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles with an easy seventh inning. This is Middleton's second save of the year, but he is not currently a favorite to continue to receive those opportunities. Rafael Montero […]

Mitch Haniger Homers Twice Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger was on fire Thursday, homering in both halves of a double-header against the Baltimore Orioles. In the second game, Haniger went 2-for-4, with the big fly coming off of Orioles starter Bruce Zimmermann. The blast gave the Mariners a lead that they never relinquished. Haniger is the first Mariners batter […]

Trae Young A Game-Time Call, Danilo Gallinari Out Thursday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (calf) will be a game-time call for Thursday's matchup versus the Bucks. Forward Danilo Gallinari (foot) has been ruled out for the contest. Both players were thought to be trending towards playing, though Gallinari will be forced to miss his third consecutive game. Young seems like he's going to miss […]

Dylan Moore Hits First Home Run

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore has gotten off to a rough start for 2021, but he hit his first home run of the season off Bruce Zimmermann of the Orioles in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader. Moore now has a paltry .535 OPS, but he has also contributed two steals, giving him a […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 32: English Premier League

I've never experienced heartbreak like I did during matchweek 31. Going into Monday, we were three for three (+117, +104 and +132) and got a correct score at +1150. Then came game four and with West Brom leading at half-time by two goals to nil, all we needed was Southampton to score in the second-half, […]

Taylor Trammell Thrown Out Twice On The Bases

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell made several outs on the basepaths Thursday. After stealing his first base of the season in the opening end of the doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles, things did not go as well in the nightcap. Trammell was picked off first base by starter Bruce Zimmerman, and caught attempting to steal […]

Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee To Be Rested Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (rest) won't play in Friday's game against the Thunder. Center Mason Plumlee (rest) and guard Wayne Ellington (rest) will also take a seat on the bench for the first half of a back-to-back as the 16-39 Pistons opt to throw in the towel for a game. Isaiah Stewart should see […]

Steven Stamkos Ruled Out For The Week

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos (undisclosed) has been ruled out for this week. Head coach Jon Cooper hoped to get him back for Saturday's clash with Florida, but Stamkos sadly won't make it. Tampa's captain, who has been out since April 10, also won't play against the Panthers on Thursday. Alex Barre-Boulet filled Stamkos' […]

Justin Dunn Shines Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justin Dunn shined on Thursday in the second half of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Dunn managed to take advantage of the favorable matchup, throwing five innings of one-run ball while allowing two hits and two walks while striking out six. The only blemish was a Freddy Galvis […]

Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby Resting Friday

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (rest), forward Pascal Siakam (rest), and forward OG Anunoby (rest) will all be taking a seat for Friday's contest against the Magic. The Raptors have been conservative with their core players lately, particularly Lowry, who is set to miss his third straight game due to rest. Fred VanVleet, who is […]