Ty Buttrey Fails To Report To Alternate Site

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey failed to report to the team's alternate site and has been placed on the restricted list, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Manager Joe Maddon said that Buttrey has opted to walk away from the game for now. Buttrey had been a high-strikeout, middle reliever […]

AJ Pollock To Make Season Debut Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock will get the start on Friday and bat seventh in the lineup against the Rockies. Pollock replaces Opening Day left fielder Chris Taylor in the lineup, as he looks to rebound from a rough Spring Training that saw him slash .146/.260/.244 in 18 games. Despite the shortened 2020 season, […]

Brandon Belt Not In Lineup Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Mariners. Belt went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in the season opener on Thursday, and it appears the Giants will continue to ease Belt back into action as he recovers from offseason heel surgery and bouts […]

Jeremy Lamb And Domantas Sabonis Game-Time Decisions Friday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Jeremy Lamb (toe) and forward/center Domantas Sabonis (thigh) are both game-time decisions against the Charlotte Hornets Friday. Lamb missed the last game with the injury, but has progressed to 1-on-1 in practice so he may be on the side of doubtful. Sabonis picked up a thigh injury on Wednesday, but was able […]

Khem Birch May Sit On Saturday

Orlando Magic forward/center Khem Birch (illness) is questionable Saturday against the Utah Jazz. Birch only lasted five minutes on Thursday before leaving with a non-COVID illness. It is unclear what symptoms he is experiencing, but they were enough for Birch to leave the game. Wendell Carter Jr. took over and produced 21 points and 11 […]

Yermin Mercedes Enters White Sox Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yermin Mercedes will play the role of designated hitter and bat eighth versus the Los Angeles Angels and Andrew Heaney on Friday. Mercedes is one of three catchers on the White Sox and he saw one at-bat in 2020 going 0-for-1. Mercedes, 28, impressed with a .317 batting average to go […]

Luis Campusano To Make First MLB Start Friday

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano will make his first career major league start on Friday, where he will be batting seventh in the lineup. Campusano has shown potential to be a 15-homer threat while hitting for a high average in the minors, and is getting a shot at playing time now while Austin Nola […]

Ricky Rubio May Miss Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio (back) is now questionable to play against the Memphis Grizzlies Friday. Rubio is being listed with back spasms which he likely experienced during his pregame routine. If Rubio ends up being forced to sit, the Timberwolves will likely turn to Jordan McLaughlin as the starter. Jaylen Nowell and Josh […]

Andrew Vaughn Will Hit Fifth In Debut

Chicago White Sox first base prospect Andrew Vaughn will make his big league debut and bat fifth versus the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Vaughn is best served as a first baseman or designated hitter, but will be in left field with Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) sidelined. Vaughn doesn't have much experience in the outfield, but […]

Will Smith In Starting Lineup, Batting Sixth Against Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will make his first start of 2021 on Friday, getting the call behind the plate and batting sixth against Antonio Senzatela and the Rockies. Managers have been excited about Smith's bat for a while now, as he has posted a slugging percentage over .570 in each of his first […]

John Wall Will Sit Again Against Boston

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (knee) has been ruled out after being questionable to play Friday against the Boston Celtics. Wall has been dealing with knee soreness and there is a very real possibility he opts for surgery to end his season. For now, Wall will likely be considered questionable to play in the […]

Luis Torrens To Make First Start Friday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens is in the starting lineup for the second game of the season Friday in the eighth spot. Torrens replaces starter Tom Murphy. It had been anticipated that the catching split would be a 55/45 split, and that already seems to be playing out within the first series of the year. […]

Larry Nance Jr. And Jarrett Allen Out Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers centers Larry Nance Jr. (illness) and Jarrett Allen (concussion) have both been ruled out Saturday against the Miami Heat. Both centers do not have timetables for return as they deal with their respective ailments. Dean Wade and Kevin Love should continue to start while Isaiah Hartenstein gets good minutes off the bench. Love […]

Luis Robert Moved Up In Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert will bat second on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. The young outfielder will swap places with veteran Adam Eaton in the order with lefty Andrew Heaney on the mound. Manager Tony La Russa likes to tinker with his lineups and if the first two games are any indication, […]

Joel Embiid Officially Questionable Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This weekend was the targeted return date for Embiid who has been out the past few weeks with a bone bruise in his knee. The Sixers play on both Saturday and Sunday so the hope is Embiid plays in at […]

Trae Young, Danilo Gallinari Resting Friday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (knee) and forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) are both out Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Hawks are on the second half of a back-to-back and head coach Nate McMillan said he was going to sit some players due to rest. Young, however, did say his knee buckled twice on […]

RJ Barrett May Sit Against Mavericks

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) is questionable to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Barrett is being listed with a sprained ankle which can vary in terms of severity. Regardless, it is something to monitor and could force Barrett to miss his first game of the season. If Barrett sits, Alec Burks, […]

Ty Jerome Now Questionable To Play Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ty Jerome (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Jerome was originally listed as "out" on the injury report, but there is now a chance he plays given the questionable tag. Jerome, if cleared, would resume his bench role, backing up guard Theo Maledon. Jerome has […]

Stephen Curry Ruled Out Friday Against Raptors

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (tailbone) ruled out Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Curry took another fall on his tailbone on Thursday against the Miami Heat and was a little limited afterwards. The Warriors are most likely being cautious with their star, but it is a little concerning if he reinjured his tailbone which […]

Jacob deGrom To Start Monday In Mets' Opener

With the New York Mets' weekend series against Washington cancelled due to positive COVID-19 cases on the Nationals' roster, the Mets' first game of the 2021 campaign will be on Monday, April 5 at Philadelphia. Jacob deGrom will get the start against the Phillies for the Mets' "new" Opening Day. deGrom's second start of the […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 4/2 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/2 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Damian Lillard, Jalen Brunson, Jordan Poole (FD), Kira Lewis Jr. SG - C.J. McCollum, Alec Burks (if RJ Barrett out), De'Anthony Melton (if […]

Warren Foegele Contributes In Win For Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes Warren Foegele and his squad beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Thursday. Foegele scored his 7th and 8th goals of the season for the Hurricanes. The former University of New Hampshire player skates on the wing on the team's third line. He has produced eight goals and six assists in 32 contests in […]

Mathew Barzal Produces Several Points In Victory On Thursday

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal put on an impressive display Thursday versus the Washington Capitals. Barzal tallied a hat trick and two assists to help the Islanders claim victory 8-4. Barzal continues to have an excellent with 13 goals and 20 helpers in 37 contests. He is centering New York's top line playing in […]

Artemi Panarin Records Points In Three Straight Contests

New York Rangers winger Artemi Panarin tallied two points on Thursday. It took overtime for New York to beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2. Panarin posted two assists. One of his helpers came on Mika Zibanejad's game-winning goal. The Russian forward has played an enormous role in the Ranger's last two wins, contributing one goal and […]

Nate Pearson Throwing Off Mound Today

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (groin) is throwing off the mound today while working his way back from a groin injury sustained earlier this spring. He had already made one attempted to return from the injury but re-aggravated the strain in mid-March. The right-hander made just one appearance this spring back on March 1 […]

Madison Bumgarner Struggles In Opening Day Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner struggled against the Padres on Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings in an 8-7 Opening Day loss. Bumgarner also had issues with the long ball, as he allowed back-to-back homers to Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers in the third inning. In the […]

Robbie Ray Expected Back Soon

Toronto Blue Jays starter Robbie Ray (bruised elbow) is on track to return in the near future. The veteran left-hander is throwing with "100% aggression," according to general manager Ross Atkins. Ray was having an outstanding spring when he fell at his home and bruised his elbow. He'll be allowed to return when he's built […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the April 2nd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Friday Focus: (Looking For) The Heart of Opening Night

It's good to have baseball back. To call the past 12 months challenging would be a masterpiece of understatement. The pandemic has taken so much away from the world, from the trivial to the unfathomably important. There is, at last, light at the end of that particular tunnel. We are not there yet. Even the […]

Duane Underwood Jr. Strikes Out The Side On Opening Day

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. kicked off his 2021 season with a bang Thursday, striking out three in one perfect inning of relief in a 5-3 Opening Day victory over the Cubs. Underwood — who was acquired from the Cubs during Spring Training — showed no mercy against his former teammates, needing 18 […]