Jaylen Nowell Ruled Out For Third Straight Game

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard Jaylen Nowell (shin) will miss Friday's contest against Boston due to a bone bruise on his shin. Nowell's absence marks his third game in a row in street clothes, with head coach Kevin Finch optimistic that Nowell could return to action during the team's upcoming back-to-back Sunday/Monday. When healthy, Nowell has […]

Ryan Borucki Placed On Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed pitcher Ryan Borucki on the injured list due to side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Borucki has made four appearances out of the bullpen this year. He's pitched 3 1/3 innings and allowed one hit, one walk and two runs (one earned) while striking out three. The team also […]

Teoscar Hernandez Exposed To COVID-19, Placed On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has been placed on the injured list. He was reportedly exposed to a case of COVID-19 while he was away from the team. He is now following league protocols as follow-up testing is being pursued. The Blue Jays made multiple moves on Friday. Outfielder Josh Palacios was called up […]

Gorgui Dieng Will Miss Friday’s Contest

San Antonio Spurs center Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Denver, missing the second leg of a back-to-back. Dieng has been used sparingly since his acquisition by San Antonio, who has utilized Jakob Poeltl in an increased capacity as the season has worn on. When given minutes, Dieng has proven […]

Nico Hischier Won't Play On Friday But Is Close To Return

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (sinus) won't play on Friday against Pittsburgh but is close to returning to action after dealing with a sinus fracture. Devils head coach Lindy Ruff has noted that he wants Hischier to practice at least one more time before inserting him back into the lineup. The top pick of […]

Tyler Chatwood Headed To Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed pitcher Tyler Chatwood (triceps) on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his triceps. Chatwood has been active out of the bullpen for the team so far this year. He's made three appearances already, pitching 2 2/3 innings and allowing four hits, one walk and no runs while […]

Paul George, Patrick Beverley Will Be Sidelined Friday

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Paul George (rest) and point guard Patrick Beverley (hand) have been ruled out for Friday's game versus Houston, the second leg of a back-to-back. The absence of the aforementioned duo, along with Serge Ibaka (back), paves the way for Kawhi Leonard to be the primary offensive focus. Terance Mann […]

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 […]

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  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 […]