Hot-Hitting Yermin Mercedes Gets Day Off

Chicago White Sox catcher/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes will receive a day off on Wednesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Mercedes has been one of the early surprises in the fantasy community and started the season 8-for-8. Mercedes overall is hitting an insane .542 with one home run and six RBI to go along with just three […]

Brandon Ingram Questionable Against Nets

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed each of the last four games due to foot soreness. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Pelicans give Ingram another game off in a tough matchup versus Kevin Durant. His absence would likely […]

Michael Carter-Williams, Cole Anthony Returning On Wednesday

Orlando Magic guards Michael Carter-Williams (illness) and Cole Anthony (ribs) are both available for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Carter-Williams has missed each of the last three games due to a non-COVID related illness. Anthony has not played in over two months, but is expected to suit up here. It's unclear if either player […]

Yoan Moncada Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada will rest on Wednesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Moncada has been off to a slow start in 2021 and is just 4-for-22 with 12 strikeouts on the season. Plate discipline has always been a weakness for the former top prospect and hopefully Wednesday's day off will help him […]

Brandon Clarke Remains Out Versus Hawks

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He will miss both games of the back-to-back set due to calf soreness. Xavier Tillman, Kyle Anderson, and Jonas Valanciunas will be asked to split up the playing time. Valanciunas has the most upside out of the three, […]

Zach Johnson On Quest For Second Masters Title

Zach Johnson picked up his only Masters win in 2007 and will look for his second green jacket this week. He has been a bit inconsistent since the 2007 win, missing five cuts in 13 starts. Johnson has made 12 of 13 cuts this season and has notched three top-10 finishes. He ranks ninth in […]

Khem Birch Available Versus Wizards

Orlando Magic forward Khem Birch (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He has missed each of the last two games due to a non-COVID related illness. However, the arrival of Wendell Carter Jr. has killed any momentum for Birch in Orlando. The team is likely going to stick with the young […]

Brent Rooker Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Brent Rooker (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Rooker was initially listed as a member of the Twins starting nine for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, though he was scratched from the lineup and will be sidelined with a cervical strain. Pitcher Brandon Waddell is expected to […]

Lanto Griffin Not An Attractive DFS Play At Augusta

Lanto Griffin will make his second career Masters appearance this week, missing the cut in 2020. Griffin has been consistent this season, making 13 cuts in 16 starts and notching six top-25 finishes. While he has made a bunch of cuts, he has not produced elite results to make him a great DFS play. He […]

Tim Anderson Sent To Injured List

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 5. Anderson left Sunday's contest after the first inning when he strained his left hamstring running to first base. The All-Star tried to tough it out the past couple of days, but now finds himself sidelined until […]

Jets Haven't Received Much Interest In No. 2 Pick

The New York Jets have received few phone calls and very little interest for the No. 2 overall selection in this year's draft, according to a source. It could be because everyone thinks that the Jets will stick with the second overall pick and take their quarterback of the future. The Jets traded away former […]

Jason Kokrak Set To Tackle Augusta

Jason Kokrak has just one career start at Augusta, missing the cut in 2020. Kokrak is having a solid season so far, with a win and four top-10 finishes in 14 starts. His length will definitely give him an advantage off the tee, ranking 23rd in strokes gained off the tee. Kokrak's putting has been […]

Bills Sign Forrest Lamp

The Buffalo Bills announced that they've signed former Los Angeles Chargers second-round offensive lineman Forrest Lamp to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. The 27-year-old just finished up his rookie contract. He was highly touted coming out of college and was taken with the 38th overall pick as the first guard selected in 2017. Lamp […]

Bengals Grant Giovani Bernard His Release

The Cincinnati Bengals released running back Giovani Bernard on Wednesday after he asked for his release, according to a source. The Bengals had asked him to take a pay cut two weeks into free agency, which hurt his chances of landing with another team. However, the 29-year-old pass-catching back should land on his feet rather […]

Luis Arraez, Max Kepler Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez and outfielder Max Kepler are not in Wednesday's lineup for the series finale against the Tigers. Both left-handed hitters are out of the lineup against Tigers southpaw Matthew Boyd, as manager Rocco Baldelli goes with a predominantly right-handed order. Jake Cave will get the start in left field for Brent […]

Joaquin Niemann A Risky Play At Augusta

Joaquin Niemann has just one career start at the Masters, missing the cut in 2018. Niemann's style of play suggests he could have some solid DFS value this week. He will have an advantage off the tee with his length, and he ranks 10th in greens in regulation percentage. He also scrambles decently and ranks […]

Byron Buxton Back In Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. Buxton missed one game and part of another as he dealt with an illness, though he replaced Brent Rooker (neck) in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game and homered for the third time this season, all but ensuring that […]

Corey Conners Set For Fourth Masters Appearance

Corey Conners will make his fourth career appearance at Augusta this week, finishing 10th in 2020. Conners' game is in good form entering this week as he has five top-10 finishes in 16 starts this season. He is a very accurate player, ranking ninth in driving accuracy and 11th in greens in regulation percentage. Conners […]

Ben Bowden Takes The Loss On Tuesday For Colorado

Colorado Rockies left-handed pitcher Ben Bowden took the loss on Tuesday when he allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits over one inning pitched in the 10-8 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks. Bowden entered a 7-7 ball game in the top of the 13th inning and got two quick outs before running into trouble. He […]

German Marquez Notches A Quality Start

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher German Marquez picked up a no-decision on Tuesday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks over six innings to pick up his first quality start of the year. The Rockies would go on to lose 10-8 in 13 innings. The 26-year-old right-hander was […]

Rio Ruiz Hits Two-Run Home Run Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles second/third baseman Rio Ruiz saved his team from getting shut out in Tuesday's 2-7 loss to the Yankees, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run (his first of the season) and two strikeouts. Ruiz took Lucas Luetge deep to right field with two outs in the ninth inning to finally get the O's […]

John Gibson Comes Up Big In Win For Anaheim

Anaheim Ducks netminder John Gibson stopped 34 of 35 shots on Tuesday as his team beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1. With Anaheim's struggles and Gibson battling injuries, he still has produced a respectable record of 8-12-6, a goals-against-average of 2.93, and a .903 save percentage. He has made 666 saves on 739 shots on […]

Bubba Watson Looking For Third Green Jacket

Bubba Watson will be on the quest for his third green jacket this week at Augusta. Watson has played fairly well this season with a few top-10 finishes in 10 starts. He ranks 17th in strokes gained off the tee and 33rd in strokes gained approaching the green. His ball-striking ability is a major reason […]

Freddy Galvis Continues Slow Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis had another lackluster day at the plate in Tuesday's 2-7 loss to the Yankees, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. The O's new shortstop is now hitting just .158 with six strikeouts to start the season. Galvis has never really hit for average, limiting his fantasy appeal, but fantasy managers should […]

Bobby Dalbec Returns To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is back in the lineup on Tuesday after two straight days off, getting the start against Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough. Dalbec looked overmatched in the weekend series against the Orioles, going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he didn't like the […]

Adam Plutko Pitches Three Innings Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Adam Plutko had a decent outing in Tuesday's 2-7 loss to the Yankees. Plutko came on in the fourth inning down by a run with no outs and the bases loaded. He got a double play out of the gate, then allowed two hits, but settled down from there. He ended up […]

Pirates Going With Closer-By-Committee For Now

The Pittsburgh Pirates do not plan on using a true closer, and instead will use a mix of high-leverage relievers, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. The Pirates had had several strong performances in their bullpen during Spring Training, but it was presumed Richard Rodriguez was the full-time closer. According to Crouse, bullpen coach Justin […]

Ian Poulter Consistent At Augusta

Ian Poulter has played at Augusta 15 times throughout his career, making 14 cuts and tallying nine top-25 finishes. Poulter has been a bit inconsistent this season, notching three top-25 finishes and missing three cuts in nine starts. Poulter is a good scrambler and is a solid putter, but his iron play could get him […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Progressing Well In Rehab

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) is progressing well in his rehab from wrist inflammation that landed him on the 10-day injured list, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that Hayes is "making daily improvements" and is currently throwing and keeping his legs conditioned. […]

Dean Kremer Has Rough First Outing Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer had a short first start of the season in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Yankees. Kremer pitched just three innings, allowing three runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with five strikeouts. The 25-year-old had a few good starts for the O's last season […]