Aleksander Barkov, Patric Hornqvist Return To Lineup

Florida Panthers forwards Aleksander Barkov (lower body) and Patric Hornqvist (undisclosed) are set to rejoin the lineup for Saturday's home game against Columbus. Barkov, who boasts 37 points in 31 appearances for the season, has been out for six games, while Hornqvist missed four games. Barkov is having an outstanding year and Hornqvist, who is […]

Mookie Betts, Will Smith, Justin Turner Sitting Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, catcher Will Smith and third baseman Justin Turner are all sitting for Saturday's game against the Rockies. Betts will rest for the first time this season- something that probably won't happen too often, given his skill with both the bat and the glove. Turner, like Betts, will get the […]

Jason Heyward Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Heyward quietly had a solid 2020 campaign, but even so is in the lineup more for his defense. Manager David Ross is going to deploy Heyward as the everyday right fielder, but managers would be best served […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Looks For Win No. 15 Saturday Night

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is getting the nod for Saturday's battle with the Blue Jackets. The former Vezina Trophy winner has bounced back from a three-game losing streak with two consecutive wins, and he will look to improve a 14-5-2 record. Bob has a 2.82 goals-against average for the season with a .907 save […]

Javier Baez Steals Two Bases

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Baez worked his magic and stole both second and third base again Pirates starting Tyler Anderson in the bottom of the second inning and would eventually score his only run of the […]

Jake Oettinger Faces Hurricanes On Saturday

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will be the team's starter in Saturday's clash against Carolina after Anton Khudobin was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list. Oettinger has only five wins in 14 starts, but he's done a good job in his first year in the league with a 2.34 goals-against average, a .909 save […]

Jesper Fast Will Play On Saturday Against Dallas

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast, who missed the morning skate on Saturday, will be in the lineup for a home game against Dallas. The 29-year-old is having a solid year with 16 points, and he's been a top-six forward lately, finding plenty of success. Fast posted two points in Thursday's 4-3 victory over Chicago, […]

Craig Kimbrel Looks Great In First Outing Of 2021

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in his first appearance of the season on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs had a 5-1 lead when Kimbrel entered the game, so it wasn't a save opportunity. Despite that, Kimbrel looked excellent working a 1-2-3 inning with three K's. Kimbrel has struggled during […]

Alex Nedeljkovic Starts On Saturday Versus Dallas

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is set to record his 14th start of the season on Saturday against Dallas. He's been on a good run and will look to improve an 8-2-3 record. Nedeljkovic has a 2.09 goals-against average for the season with a .927 save percentage and two shutouts. The 25-year-old hasn't suffered a […]

Kris Bryant Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a solo home run in Saturday's victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was Bryant's first dinger of the season. The former National League MVP is coming off of a tough 2020 campaign and enters this season with high expectations with his contract […]

Shayne Gostisbehere Set To Return To Flyers Lineup

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, who was waived by the team on Tuesday, has been called up from the taxi squad, and he's set to rejoin the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Islanders. Forwards Nolan Patrick and Oskar Lindblom will also draw back into the lineup, and Tanner Laczynski is set to make his […]

Jake Arrieta Looks Strong In Return

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta didn't miss a beat to start his second stint with the club. Arrieta threw six strong innings on Saturday afternoon and allowed six hits, one run, one walk and struck out five on the afternoon versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The former All-Star struggled throughout his time in Philadelphia the […]

Blake Snell Pulled Early Despite Zero Earned Runs

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell was pulled after 4 ⅔ innings Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks despite allowing zero runs. After fanning eight batters while permitting four hits and two free passes, the 28-year-old was noticeably irked as he was yanked from the 3-0 game. It was revealed later he was on a pitch […]

Nick Madrigal Resting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will be absent from the lineup on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels. The contact hitter has two hits over eight plate appearances on the season. Utility man Leury Garcia will replace Madrigal and bat ninth. Garcia is worthy dart throw in DFS versus Alex Cobb on Saturday, […]

Seth Lugo On Schedule For Mid-May Return

New York Mets reliever Seth Lugo (elbow) reportedly began throwing off of flat ground in the final week of March. While there is still no timeline for Lugo's return, the initial estimate of his return in mid-May appears accurate and he remains on schedule. Heading into 2021, Lugo was projected to primarily work out of […]

Carter Hart Returns To Flyers Net

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart will make his first start in four games in Saturday's matchup against the Islanders. The youngster has endured a very tough season and was given some time off to refocus. Hart's record for the year stands at 8-9-3, and he has posted a 4.04 goals-against average with a .869 save […]

Linus Ullmark Starts For Buffalo On Saturday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark will face the New York Rangers on Saturday in his 16th start of the season. The 27-year-old has missed a bunch of time through injury this season, but he's been solid when healthy with a 2.49 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. Ullmark picked up his sixth win of […]

Yasmani Grandal Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will receive a routine day off on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Grandal is 2-for-8 on the season with a pair of RBI on the season and should produce as one of the top catchers for fantasy managers this season. Grandal will be replaced by Zack Collins. Collins […]

Igor Shesterkin Looks For Another Win Versus Buffalo

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will make his 17th start of the season on Saturday, looking to beat the Sabres for the fourth time this season. He improved his record against Buffalo to 3-0-0 with a 21-save performance in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory. The Russian netminder is currently in great form with five wins […]

Kyle Okposo Good To Go On Saturday

Buffalo Sabres right wing Kyle Okposo will be in the lineup on Saturday against the New York Rangers despite missing the morning skate. The 32-year-old had a very slow start to the season, but his fantasy stock has been on a rise lately, with Okposo joining the Buffalo's top-six. He went pointless in Thursday's 3-2 […]

Brent Rooker Recalled From Alternate Site

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Brent Rooker was recalled from the team's alternate site on Saturday in a corresponding move with teammate Josh Donaldson (hamstring) heading to the Injured list. Rooker's call-up indicates that Miguel Sano will likely make some starts at third in Donaldson's absence, with Rooker playing first- though the latter could also shift […]

Josh Donaldson To IL With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list with right hamstring tightness, according to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. Donaldson exited the Twins Opening Day matchup with what was initially believed to be a calf injury but was later determined to be an issue with his hamstring. Luis […]

Alex Bregman Not In Lineup For Saturday's Finale

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is not in the lineup on Saturday for the series finale in Oakland. The Astros will start Aledmys Diaz in his place, who will be batting third against Cole Irvin and the Athletics. The team is taking things slow to start the year according to Chandler Rome of the […]

Ryan Sherriff Placed On Restricted List By Rays

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff was placed on the restricted list on Saturday, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Berry reports that Sherriff will "take some time away from the game" and has the team's full support. The team is not disclosing any further details out of respect to his privacy. Sherriff had […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Leaves Game Early With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (hand) exited Saturday's finale with the Cubs early due to a hand injury, according to Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The injury occurred when Hayes dove back to first base on a pickoff attempt in the first inning, and he was seen checking his left hand with trainers. […]

Ramon Laureano Is Day-To-Day With Wrist Injury

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (wrist) is day-to-day after jamming his wrist in Friday's game against the Astros, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Laureano exited Friday's game shortly after jamming his wrist while sliding into first base trying to beat the throw. Managers should prepare for Laureano to miss a game or two, but for […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Has Joined Royals Alternate Site

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is playing at the team's alternate site at Northwest Arkansas, according to Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio. Witt had been in Arizona preparing for the minor league season, but now with the injury to Adalberto Mondesi, Witt has joined the team's taxi squad. This could mean that […]

Brandon Lowe Out Of Lineup For Series Finale

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's finale with the Marlins. Lowe — who has started the season 2-for-7 with a double, a walk and a run scored — will be replaced in the lineup by Mike Brosseau, who will make his first appearance of the season. […]

Randy Arozarena Not In Lineup Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the lineup for Saturday's finale with the Marlins. It's a day off for Arozarena, who is 2-for-8 with two strikeouts to start the year. Austin Meadows will slide over to right to replace Arozarena, as Kevin Kiermaier will start in center and Manuel Margot will start […]

Ross Stripling Roughed Up By Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling lasted just 3.1 innings against the New York Yankees on Saturday. Originally ticketed for the bullpen, the right-hander is filling in for injured pitching prospect Nate Pearson (groin). Stripling was in control early and struck out four batters over the first three innings before his command started to slip […]