Kole Calhoun Activated From Injured List, Starting On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (knee) has been activated from the injured list. He will make his season debut against Tyler Mahle and the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, hitting second in the order and playing right field. Calhoun had a solid first year with the Diamondbacks in 2020, slashing .226/.338/.526 with 16 home runs and […]

Donte DiVincenzo, P.J. Tucker Will Miss Friday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Donte Divincenzo (hip) and power forward/center P.J. Tucker (calf) have joined members of the roster that will be unavailable for Friday's game against Charlotte. Bryn Forbes has benefited from extended run and an increased role in DiVincenzo's previous absences, while Bobby Portis figures to see a large number of minutes at […]

Victor Oladipo Set To Miss Multiple Games

Miami Heat point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (knee) has been put on the shelf for the entirety of the team's upcoming four-game road trip. After having left Thursday's outing due to persistent knee issues, Oladipo will be further evaluated after missing at least a week of action. Oladipo has seen his production dip since being acquired […]

DeAndre Jordan Won't Pursue Buyout

Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan will not pursue a buyout with the organization despite falling out of the rotation. Head coach Steve Nash mentioned that Jordan needs to continue to be ready for when his number does get called. The organization is aware that they have a lot of centers, but they're still working through […]

Brandon Clarke Could Return Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (calf) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He has missed each of the last two games due to a left calf issue. He should be able to play in this game, which will mean less minutes for Kyle Anderson and Xavier Tillman. However, […]

Ja'Marr Chase The Top Receiving Prospect

Louisiana State University wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is the consensus No. 1 wide receiver in this year's very good receiving class despite opting not to play in 2020 due to COVID-19. A top draft evaluator called Chase the "best wide receiver prospect since Julio Jones." Chase is truly a special receiving talent and has the […]

Kyle Lowry Upgraded To Questionable

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (foot) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has missed each of the last five games due to an infection in his right foot. Toronto could certainly use Lowry with Fred VanVleet (hip) still sidelined. Malachi Flynn could be a sneaky fantasy option, assuming […]

Jrue Holiday Won't Play Against Hornets

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This is a shame considering Holiday has been one of the hottest players in the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is sitting out as well for Friday's contest. Both Bobby Portis and Jeff Teague should be popular streaming choices […]

Brock Holt Placed On Injured List

Texas Rangers utility man Brock Holt (hamstring) was placed on the injured list on Friday. Young infielder Anderson Tejeda was recalled from the club's alternate training site to take his place. With Rougned Odor expelled from the organization, Holt was seeing extensive playing time at the hot corner prior to getting hurt. In four games, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Miss Another Game

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee, ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This marks the fourth game in a row that Antetokounmpo has missed due to a knee and ankle issue. He would likely be out there if it was the playoffs, but the Bucks are going to play […]

Anderson Tejeda Recalled From Alternate Site

Texas Rangers infielder Anderson Tejeda was recalled from the club's alternate training site on Friday. He was activated to take the place of injured utility player Brock Holt (hamstring). Tejeda is in the lineup on Friday night playing third base. Normally a shortstop, he had recently been playing the position at the alternate site and […]

Lonnie Walker IV Expected To Return Friday

San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (wrist) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He has missed each of the last nine games due to a right wrist sprain. The Spurs are certainly eager to have him back, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect much from Walker. He'll likely be […]

Matt Bush Placed On Injured List

Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Bush (elbow) was placed on the injured list on Friday with elbow inflammation. The club activated pitcher Brett Martin from the injured list to take Bush's place on the 26-man roster. Bush, who did not pitch last season or in 2019, had a solid spring to earn a roster spot as […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 4/9 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - Russell Westbrook, Cole Anthony (FD), Isaiah Thomas (FD - if Lonzo Ball out) SG - Will Barton (if Jamal Murray out), Pat Connaughton, […]

Amed Rosario Leading Off On Friday

Cleveland Indians shortstop/outfielder Amed Rosario will lead off for the first time this year on Friday as the team takes on Julio Teheran and the Detroit Tigers. Rosario is also drawing his first start of the year in center field in the game. The Indians have hinted that Rosario could see extended playing time in […]

Pat Valaika Optioned To Alternate Training Site

The Baltimore Orioles have optioned infielder Pat Valaika to the team's alternate training site at Double-A Bowie. Valaika appeared in four games for the team over the past week and wasn't able to find much success at the plate. He went 1-for-9 with a walk, a run and two strikeouts. He had played first base, […]

Alex Verdugo Heating Up With Hits In Three Straight Games

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was one of the many Red Sox hitters who struggled in the team's opening series against the Baltimore Orioles. Verdugo went 0-for-11 in the Orioles' sweep of the Red Sox on opening weekend. However, Verdugo quickly began to turn things around after that series. In three games since, he's […]

Keston Hiura With Just One Hit Over 23 At-Bats

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura is off to a rough start to the 2021 season. Through six games, Hiura has gone 1-for-23 with 11 strikeouts and no walks. He's scored two runs and hasn't recorded an RBI. Strikeouts have been a problem for Hiura since he made his MLB debut in 2019. However, he's […]

Willi Castro Leading Off For Tigers On Friday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro will hit leadoff for the first time this season on Friday against Zach Plesac and the Cleveland Indians. The team's primary leadoff hitter Robbie Grossman is getting the day off. Castro has hit second or third in the lineup in each game before this one. He's off to a somewhat […]

Ehire Adrianza Activated From Restricted List

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ehire Adrianza has been activated from the restricted list. He has gone through the league's COVID-19 intake protocols and is set to rejoin the club. Infielder Johan Camargo was optioned to the team's alternate site at Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The 31-year-old Adrianza came over to Atlanta this offseason after spending […]

Robbie Grossman Absent From Friday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is getting his first day off of the year on Friday as the team takes on Zach Plesac and the Cleveland Indians. Grossman has been the team's primary leadoff hitter this year, but shortstop Willi Castro is taking on leadoff duties on Friday. Grossman is off to a decent start […]

Mike Trout Has Hits In Six Of First Seven Games

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will head into the weekend white-hot at the plate to start the season. Through his first 24 at-bats, Trout is slashing .417/.563/.875 with two doubles, three home runs, six runs batted in, seven runs scored and eight walks. Trout is hitting pretty much everything in sight sharply in the […]

Evan Longoria Scratched From Friday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria has been scratched from the lineup for the team's home opener against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Longoria is reportedly dealing with side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Wilmer Flores will make his first start at third base this year to replace Longoria. Longoria is off to a […]

Yimi Garcia (RP, MIA) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of leagues ANALYSIS: Yimi Garcia entered the 2021 season in a primary set-up role for the Marlins, backing up closer Anthony Bass.  Garcia has gotten off to a solid start down in Miami, appearing in four games and only allowing one run over four innings while […]

Cody Bellinger Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed Cody Bellinger (calf) on the 10-day injured list with a left calf contusion. The move is retroactive to April 6. Bellinger suffered the injury after taking a spike to the leg during Tuesday's game. While Bellinger is sidelined, Chris Taylor and Mookie Betts will be the team's primary center […]

Yuli Gurriel Off To Hot Start

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel is off to a strong start this season heading into Friday's action. Through his first 26 at-bats, Gurriel is slashing .346/.469/.500 and has three multiple-hit games. Gurriel now gets a favorable matchup Friday against left-handed starter Sean Manaea. The 36-year-old posted a .565 slugging percentage against lefties last season […]

Alex Bregman Has Strong Friday Matchup

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is off to a hot start to his season and will have an excellent matchup for Friday's action. Bregman is slugging .640 through his first six games and will face A's left-handed starter Sean Manaea to kick off a weekend series. Bregman has absolutely crushed left-handed pitching, posting a […]

Patrick Corbin Could Start Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, who hasn't been active due to the team's coronavirus situation, was not activated Friday but has been cleared to play and is in Los Angeles for the team's weekend series at the Dodgers. He could potentially start Saturday but the team hasn't committed to it yet. In season-long leagues, […]

Gio Urshela Placed On The COVID-19 Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela was placed on the COVID-19 injured list because of side effects from the vaccine, explaining why he was scratched from Friday's lineup. Players placed on the COVID-19 injured list can be reactivated as soon as they are healthy, so Urshela should be back in the team's lineup within the […]

Brad Hand, Three Other Nationals Return From Injured List

Washington Nationals closer Brad Hand, catchers Yan Gomes and Alex Avila, and infielder Jordy Mercer were all reinstated from the injured list Friday. Infielder Carter Kieboom was the biggest name optioned to make room. Hand should slide right back into his closer role and be returned to lineups, although he may not pitch until Saturday. […]