Mike Yastrzemski Homers Against Reds Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in a 7-6 victory over the Reds on Tuesday. It was Yastrzemski's second homer of the season, but he has been sluggish at the plate to start things off as he is now slashing .162/.262/.351 […]

Mitch Garver Not In Lineup For First Game Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver is not in the lineup for the afternoon game against the Red Sox on Wednesday. Garver is getting a breather for the first contest of the doubleheader against Boston, with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate batting eighth against Nathan Eovaldi. Fantasy managers should expect Garver back in the lineup against […]

Victor Robles Batting Ninth Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles has been moved from first to ninth in the team's batting order for Wednesday's game. Trea Turner and Juan Soto move up one spot to first and second, respectively. One spot makes no real difference in Turner and Soto's immense fantasy value, but falling eight spots is not good for […]

Byron Buxton Sitting For Day Game Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will take a seat for the matinee game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. Buxton is getting a well-deserved breather after appearing in nine of the Twins' first 10 games this season. Manager Rocco Baldelli will give the outfielder a breather before inserting the slugger back into the lineup […]

Joshua Dobbs Agrees With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal to re-sign quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. Dobbs will return to Pittsburgh as the fourth signal-caller on their roster, joining Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph and former Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins. Dobbs spent his first two seasons with the […]

Kyle Lowry Resting Again

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. It's quite odd that Lowry is sitting out both games of the back-to-back set. Possibly, Lowry is dealing with a minor injury, but regardless the Raptors are going to be shorthanded for this contest. Malachi Flynn should […]

Adbert Alzolay Demoted To Alternate Training Site

The Chicago Cubs have demoted starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay to the team's alternative training site. Alzolay won the fifth spot in the rotation during the spring and has made two starts. Alzolay's stuff looked really good against the Brewers on Monday, but with the Cubs dealing with a flurry of relievers on the COVID-19 injured […]

Deandre Bembry Ruled Out On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard Deandre Bembry (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He joins a long list of fellow teammates who are going to be sidelined for this game. That means, Malachi Flynn is going to see all the minutes he can handle. Flynn is basically a must-have DFS […]

Wil Myers Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers (knee) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates. Myers had to leave Tuesday's game after moving awkwardly while trying to make a defensive play, ultimately ending up with right knee inflammation. It seems like the veteran outfielder is day-to-day for now, with Jurickson Profar […]

Several Teams Won't Take Part In Voluntary Offseason Workouts

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks players were the first groups in the NFL to announce that they won't attend voluntary offseason workouts this year due to concerns over COVID-19. Players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions later announced that they would do the same. Voluntary workouts for NFL teams are set to […]

Johnny Gaudreau Adds A Goal And An Assist On Tuesday

Calgary Flames crafty winger Johnny Gaudreau tallied two points against Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. His team beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. Gaudreau's first point came on an Elias Lindholm marker in the second period. His next point, which was a goal, ended up being the overtime winner for the Flames. The […]

Fantasy Basketball Playoffs Strategy and Advice

We've officially made it through 75% of the 2020-21 NBA Season. That can only mean one thing: the fantasy basketball playoffs are just around the corner. It's been a monumental task navigating through a pandemic-ridden, condensed 72-game season, so congratulations to those well-positioned to make the playoffs. You've put in all this work to get to […]

Lorenzo Cain Placed On Injured List With Quad Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (quad) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a quadriceps strain. Cain suffered the injury while running out a ground ball in the first inning of Tuesday's game. He stuck around for a few innings before he was lifted in the third inning. The team has already been […]

Browns Signing Jadeveon Clowney

The Cleveland Browns are signing free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million on Wednesday after he passed his physical, according to sources. Clowney has been on Cleveland's radar for years, so they finally get their man. The pass-rusher is fresh off another lost season in 2020 due to a […]

Alex Kirilloff To Make MLB Debut In Game 1 Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Alex Kirilloff is starting in left field and batting sixth in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. This will be his MLB debut. The 23-year-old Kirilloff is the top prospect in the Twins organization and has a chance to stick around for the long haul this year if […]

Cubs Designate Tony Wolters For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated catcher Tony Wolters for assignment. Wolters lost his backup job with Austin Romine being activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after returning from a right knee sprain. Wolters made one start went 0-for-4 on the season. Wolters figures to catch on with another club as organizational depth.

Najee Harris, DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle Good To Go

Alabama running back Najee Harris' ankle checked out well with no concerns recently, and the injury shouldn't affect his draft stock, according to sources. Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith's (finger) dislocated finger with torn ligaments is healing fine, and he doesn't have any issues ahead. Wideout Jaylen Waddle (ankle), the top pass-catching prospect in this […]

Julian Merryweather Placed On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Merryweather came on in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game, but was unable to come back out for the ninth as he was reportedly dealing with hip irritation. Tim Mayza wound up pitching the […]

Andrelton Simmons Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have placed shortstop Andrelton Simmons on the COVID-19 injured list. Simmons is currently away from the team and it isn't clear whether he tested positive for COVID-19 or not at this point. While he remains away from the team, Jorge Polanco and Luis Arraez should be splitting shortstop duties. Simmons is off […]

Josh Donaldson To Play In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) has been sidelined since Opening Day after aggravating his hamstring while running out a double in his first at-bat of the year. He's been cleared to return and will be in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. Donaldson has had a […]

Willson Contreras Sitting Out On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will be on the bench versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Contreras is having a solid season and is hitting .226 with two home runs, five RBI and six runs scored on the season. Contreras will be replaced by Austin Romine. Romine was activated on Wednesday and will see his […]

Kris Bryant Resting On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is out of Wednesday's lineup versus the Milwaukee Brewers. It's a routine day off for Bryant, who is having a nice start to the season with a .243 batting average, three home runs and six RBI. Second baseman David Bote will shift to third base and Eric Sogard will […]

Nelson Cruz Back In Lineup On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup as he was feeling under the weather. He is reportedly still feeling a bit sick, but he's giving it a go on Wednesday. In the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, he'll be batting in his […]

Aldon Smith Visiting Seahawks On Wednesday

Former Dallas Cowboys free-agent pass-rusher Aldon Smith is visiting the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Smith is a potential low-risk, high-reward defensive addition for the Seahawks if he checks out. Smith returned to the NFL in 2020 and had 50 QB pressures and five sacks for Dallas. The 31-year-old's promising career was derailed for years due […]

Jake McGee Earns Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants closer Jake McGee picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Reds. McGee entered to pitch the ninth inning up by a run and faced four batters, walking one and striking out two to close the door. The Giants have turned to McGee frequently in the […]

Austin Romine Activated From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have activated catcher Austin Romine (knee) from the injured list. He will make his 2021 debut on Wednesday against Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers. Romine will be the team's backup catcher behind Willson Contreras. Expect to see Romine start about once or twice per week going forward. Romine spent the 2020 […]

Jabril Cox To Take Part In Pro Day April 26

Louisiana State University linebacker Jabril Cox (hamstring) will have his Pro Day on Monday, April 26. Hamstring tightness kept Cox out of his school's first Pro Day. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah has Cox ranked as the No. 50 overall player heading into this year's NFL draft. He transferred from North Dakota State and didn't look […]

Tommy La Stella Collects Three Hits Tuesday

San Francisco Giants second/third baseman Tommy La Stella did his part at the plate in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Reds, going 3-for-3 with two singles and a double. While the Giants scored plenty of runs in this game, many of La Stella's teammates have gotten off to slow starts to the season. However, La […]

Ross Stripling Scratched From Wednesday's Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling (forearm) has been scratched from Wednesday's start against the New York Yankees with right forearm tightness. T.J. Zeuch will start in his place. According to Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, Stripling wasn't able to get his forearm loose enough in pregame warmups to enable him to go today. […]

Panthers Sign Mikey Daniel

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent fullback Mikey Daniel to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday after he worked out for the team, according to a source. Daniel was in training camp with the Atlanta Falcons last year after signing as an undrafted rookie out of South Dakota State, but he did not appear in a game. […]