Jimmy Butler Questionable To Play Tuesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (knee) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Butler missed the first game of this mini-series on Sunday with knee inflammation, but could return to the court on Tuesday. Butler's status will likely be determined closer to tip-off, but if he is unavailable, Kendrick Nunn, Tyler Herro and […]

Texans Release Josh McCown On Monday

The Houston Texans released quarterback Josh McCown on Monday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. The 41-year-old played in three games for the Eagles in 2019 and became the league's oldest practice-squad player after he served as an emergency quarterback at the start of last season. McCown was signed to the active roster in November, […]

Montana De La Rosa Saved By First-Round Point Deduction

Montana De La Rosa (11-6-1) has a one-point deduction against Mayra Bueno Silva in the first round to thank for her walking out of the Octagon with the draw on Saturday. During a takedown attempt, Silva grabbed the cage, initiating the point deduction by the referee. In a round easily won by De La Rosa, […]

Jerami Grant Questionable Against Raptors

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (quad) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors. It's possible this game does not happen given the state of Toronto's roster, but Grant is dealing with a left quad contusion. If Grant is ultimately ruled out, Josh Jackson, Isaiah Stewart and Sekou Doumbouya are all candidates to see […]

Bears Release Buster Skrine

The Chicago Bears released cornerback Buster Skrine on Monday, according to a source. Skrine, a 10-year veteran who will turn 32 years old in April, played 68 percent of the defensive snaps in 2019, but he missed the final four games and the playoffs due to the sixth reported concussion of his career. He had […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Looks Great To Start Spring

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored during Monday's 5-3 Spring Training win over the Boston Red Sox. The 23-year-old looked especially quick on the base paths, perhaps because of his noticeable weight loss over the offseason. Acuna is one of the best fantasy players in all […]

Jeremy Lamb Ruled Out Monday With Sore Knee

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (knee) will not play Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lamb left Saturday's game with soreness in his left knee and will remain on the sidelines in this one. This is a bit concerning as this is Lamb's surgically repaired knee and could be out through the All-Star break if the […]

Gary Sanchez Homers On Monday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez had an excellent game on Monday, crushing a 429-foot home run in his only plate appearance while receiving positive feedback on his defense from starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. An ugly 36% strikeout rate fueled a down year for Sanchez in 2020, and his poor offensive production combined with his […]

Malcolm Brogdon Playing Against Sixers

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (knee) will start Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brogdon missed a game with a knee injury, but it will only be a one-game absence as he should see his normal starting role on Monday. T.J. McConnell will return to the bench, but is still a great fantasy option for assists […]

Gerrit Cole Struggles On Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole labored through a 28-pitch inning during which he allowed one run on three hits with no strikeouts on Monday. Monday's performance shouldn't change the way fantasy managers value Cole heading into 2021; he showed no signs of injury (not that any were reported) and hit 99.5 mph on […]

MacKenzie Gore Cleaning Up Mechanical Issues

San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore fanned three in a simulated game over the weekend, taking a positive step towards his impending big league debut. His first spring training start comes Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Despite myriad injuries to the rotation in 2020, the Friars top prospect arm did not receive a call-up. […]

Joel Embiid In, Tobias Harris Out Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) is starting, but forward Tobias Harris (knee) will not play Monday against the Indiana Pacers. Embiid was "very questionable" to play in this one, but he must have had a successful shootaround and feels good enough to play. If Embiid is hobbled at all, Dwight Howard would be first […]

Costly Deduction Costs Mayra Bueno Silva A Victory

Mayra Bueno Silva (7-1-1) cost herself a victory on Saturday's main card. In Round 1, Silva was deducted one point for grabbing the cage on a takedown attempt by Montana De La Rosa. Statistically, Silva out-struck De La Rosa, landing 52 significant strikes (111 total strikes), but she did not attempt any takedowns. After a […]

Kristaps Porzingis Good To Go Monday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is playing Monday against the Orlando Magic. Porzingis has been dealing with back tightness, but was able to play 26 minutes on Saturday after missing three games due to the ailment. Porzingis was listed as probable for this one which could have been a precaution given the big man's […]

Keldon Johnson Ruled Out Monday

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson will not play Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Johnson missed the past two games due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he has since been cleared and is just ramping up his conditioning to get back into game shape. Johnson's eventual return will probably happen sometime this […]

Connor Hellebuyck Goes For Fourth Straight Win

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be looking for a fourth straight victory in Monday's matchup versus the Canucks. He blew hot and cold throughout February but managed to end the month on the high, improving his record to 10-5-1. Hellebuyck, who's gone 1-1-0 against Vancouver this season, has a 2.56 goals-against average with a […]

David Rittich Makes Another Start Monday Night

Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich will make a fifth consecutive start on Monday against Ottawa, with Jacob Markstrom (upper body) still a way off from returning. Rittich beat the Senators with a 31-save performance at the weekend in a 6-3 victory, to improve his record for the year to 2-4-1. He carries a 2.77 goals-against […]

Anthony Duclair Heads To Injured Reserve

Florida Panthers winger Anthony Duclair (lower body) has been added to the Injured Reserve and won't play in Monday's matchup against Carolina. He's also set to miss the rest of this week's action. Duclair has two goals and 10 points in 19 games this season. He started off hot but found himself on a four-game […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Faces High-Scoring Panthers

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will be between the pipes in Monday's road contest against Florida. He enters the matchup with a 2-2-1 record and has a 2.39 goals-against average for the year with a .914 save percentage and one shutout. Nedeljkovic is an inexperienced netminder and he faces a team that's scoring 3.20 goals […]

LPL DFS Picks for 3/2: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Good thing I didn't jump off FPX as they ran JDG around the map. Doinb came in hard with the Kled and Nocturne picks, and not even Yagao's Zoey could stand up to the pressure. EDG righted the ship, albeit with much more difficulty than anyone imagined. We've got another two-game slate coming up today. […]

Chris Driedger Makes 11th Start Of The Year

Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger will earn his 11th start of the year in Monday's clash with Carolina. The 26-year-old has impressed this season with a 7-2-1 record, a 2.18 goals-against average and a .928 save percentage. He has lost only one of his previous five starts, and actually also did well in the losing […]

Matt Chapman Returns To Lineup As DH

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (shoulder) was the team's designated hitter in a spring training game versus the Reds on Monday. Chapman went 1-for-3, which included roping a double to the gap, before being lifted from the game. Chapman had offseason shoulder surgery and the A's are slowly working him back into shape, with […]

Jorge Polanco Feeling Healthy And Ready To Play Second Base

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (ankle) is feeling healthy after having offseason ankle surgery for a second straight year. Polanco played through pain for much of the 2019 and 2020 campaigns, noting that his right ankle injury limited him when batting from the left side of the plate, a sentiment that the numbers support. Polanco […]

Brent Rooker Homers In Spring Debut

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in his Grapefruit League debut on Monday in a win over the Rays. In his very first at-bat of the spring, Rooker sent a 98-MPH Tyler Glasnow offering over the fence in right field to give the Twins a 1-0 lead. The 26-year-old […]

Outfielder Busts Due to Bounce Back in 2021

MLB's 60-game regular season in 2020 was weird for a lot of reasons, but at the core of it, we experienced a baseball season that was more of a sprint than a marathon. Throw in the uncertainty of COVID-19 potentially wreaking havoc on the schedule at any moment in time, and making any kind of […]

Christian Arroyo Could Win Final Roster Spot

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo, who impressed the team at the end of last year, is out of minor league options and will receive a long look in spring training for the final roster spot. Arroyo has also seen time at third base, and manager Alex Cora mentioned that he can play some […]

Matt Barnes, Adam Ottavino The Top Closing Candidates

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora admitted that his thoughts on closing out games has shifted to a more traditional approach from what it was a few years ago. Relievers Matt Barnes and Adam Ottavino are the top candidates to serve as the closer, and Cora would like to have a set closer by Opening […]

Jesus Aguilar Goes Yard On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar hit a home run in Monday's 2-0 seven-inning win over the New York Mets in Grapefruit League play. Aguilar ended up 1-for-2 with two RBI, batting third and starting at first base. Aguilar and Garrett Cooper will presumably split time at first base this season. The two (when Cooper […]

Anthony Bass Throws A Scoreless Inning On Monday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bass contributed a scoreless inning to the Marlins seven-inning shutout win on Monday. Bass pitched the third inning of the game, allowing a hit and a walk in the process. Bass has not yet been officially named the closer, but manager Don Mattingly has shown an inability to figure out […]

Sandy Alcantara Goes Two Scoreless Innings On Monday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara got the start in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets and pitched the first two innings, allowing no runs on two hits and a walk. Alcantara is projected to be the Marlins ace in what could be a surprisingly good starting rotation. He's a better "real life" pitcher […]