Semyon Varlamov Starts On Monday Versus Penguins

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov is the team's starter for Monday's road outing in Pittsburgh. The Russian will enter the contest having gone 1-2-2 against the Penguins this season, so he's had a poor run in the matchup. Varlamov's overall record stands at 14-6-3. He's had a very good season, giving up only 2.19 […]

Stipe Miocic Loses Championship Crown

Arguably the greatest heavyweight the UFC has ever seen, Stipe Miocic lost his crown to the sport's biggest hitter in Francis N'Gannou on Saturday. This was actually a rematch for the two fighters, as both competitors battled each other in January of 2018, when Miocic won via unanimous decision. This time would be much different, […]

Mike Smith Looks To Turn Tide In Matchup Against Toronto

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith will roll out for the team in Monday's meeting with Toronto. The veteran netminder has had a tough time against the Leafs this season, going 0-2-1 with a 3.80 goals-against average and a .867 save percentage. Smith has lost just once against all the other teams in the league, which […]

Tyron Woodley Unable To Snap Losing Streak

In a co-main-event battle of top-10 welterweights on Saturday night, former champion Tyron Woodley entered the Octagon looking to snap a three-fight losing streak. Unfortunately for Woodley, he was unable to do so and suffered his fourth straight loss, this time by first-round submission. Woodley did have a couple of bright moments when he landed […]

Kenley Jansen Looking Good In Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has pitched well during Cactus League play to start 2021. The 33-year-old reliever has allowed a single run across 6 2/3 innings while striking out 12 batters. His fastball velocity has sat around 92 MPH, and he has only issued one walk. Jansen has been one of the best […]

Michael Hutchinson Makes Seventh Start Of The Year

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Michael Hutchinson will be the team's starter in Monday's home game against Edmonton. Frederik Andersen (lower body) is still sidelined and the team has decided to rest Jack Campbell, so the focus turns to Hutchinson, who is 3-2-0 for the season with a 2.39 goals-against average, a .922 save percentage and […]

Jake Cave Collects RBI Triple In Monday's Win

Minnesota Twins outfielder Jake Cave went 2-for-3 with an RBI triple, a run scored, and a strikeout in a 5-3 win over the Pirates on Monday. It hasn't been the best spring at the plate for Cave, though he raised his Grapefruit League average to .226, along with an impressive 11-8 strikeout-to-walk ratio. The 28-year-old […]

Jason Zucker Set To Return To Action Monday Night

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Jason Zucker (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and looks set to rejoin the lineup for Monday's clash with the Islanders. The 29-year-old hasn't played since Feb. 23. Zucker, who has four goals and seven points for the year in 17 games, will provide a much-needed boost for the Penguins, […]

Christian Wood Remains Out Monday

Houston Rockets forward/center Christian Wood (illness) will not play Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. This will be his second straight game missed due to a non-COVID related illness after being listed questionable. Wood's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. Kelly Olynyk got the spot start last game and played well, […]

Tristan Jarry Aims For Second Consecutive Win Versus Islanders

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry will go for a second consecutive win against the New York Islanders on Monday. He beat the Isles on Saturday 6-3 with a 29-save effort. The matchup has been very kind for Jarry this season as he boasts a 4-1-0 record versus the Islanders. The 25-year-old is 14-8-2 overall for […]

Lonzo Ball Now Doubtful Monday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball ( hip) is now doubtful to play Monday against the Boston Celtics. Ball was questionable coming into Monday, but after shootaround Ball still did not look like he was in game form. This will likely head to the fifth-straight absence for Ball as we get closer to tip-off. Nickeil […]

Linus Ullmark Likely Sabres Starter On Monday

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark is likely to earn a 14th start of the season in Monday's matchup against Philadelphia. It will be his second outing since returning from a month-long absence due to injury. Ullmark has been pretty solid this season with a 5-5-2 record, but the team is having a horrible time with […]

Doug McDermott Will Sit Against Wizards

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Doug McDermott (ankle) will not play Monday against the Washington Wizards. McDermott was questionable with an ankle injury and was reported to be moving well pregame, but still had some "discoloring" around the area. It sounds like McDermott had some residual swelling which the Pacers medical staff will be cautious with. Jeremy […]

Brian Elliott Faces Struggling Sabres

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott will start against the slumping Sabres on Monday. Buffalo has lost 17 straight games and is closing in on a league record. Elliott is responsible for two of the losses, and he has a perfect 3-0-0 record against the Sabres this season with a 0.92 goals-against average and a .967 […]

Goran Dragic Available To Play Against Knicks

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (back) will play Monday against the New York Knicks. Dragic missed the last four games with a back injury, but will finally make his way to the court to help Miami break their six-game losing streak. The arrival of Victor Oladipo (illness) will hurt Dragic's fantasy value, but he and […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Will Not Make Nets Debut Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (rest) is out Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aldridge recently signed with the Nets following a buyout, but has not played since March 1st and will slowly get back into game shape before making his debut. It's unclear how much of a role Aldridge will get with a crowded frontcourt, […]

Coby White Might Miss Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (neck) is listed as questionable to play Monday against the Golden State Warriors. White is being listed with left cervical pain which is an area of the neck. It is unclear when this injury was picked up, but White is now in danger of missing Monday. If White were to […]

Larry Nance Jr. And Taurean Prince Questionable Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers forwards Larry Nance Jr. (illness) and Taurean Prince (shoulder) are questionable to play Monday against the Utah Jazz. With Jarrett Allen (concussion) already ruled out, the Cavaliers would be very shorthanded in the frontcourt if both Prince and Nance are unable to go. Isaiah Hartenstein is set to make his Cleveland debut and […]

Anthony Santander Should Be Ready For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (oblique) took batting practice on a back field Monday and should be ready for the start of the season, per Baltimore Baseball's Rich Dubroff. Santander has been dealing with a "minor oblique issue" for the past week, so it is encouraging to hear that he is progressing towards being healthy […]

Mitchell Robinson Underwent Successful Surgery On Foot

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (foot) underwent successful surgery on his broken foot, but there is no timetable set for his return. An absolutely brutal break for Robinson who just returned from a broken hand only to break his foot three games later. It's safe to say Robinson will likely be done for the […]

Eric Paschall Will Miss Monday Against Bulls

Golden State Warriors forward/center Eric Paschall (wrist) has been ruled out Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Paschall just recently returned from the health and safety protocols, only to pick up a wrist injury in his first game back. Paschall will miss his sixth game out of the past seven, but his absence has not been […]

Jorge Lopez To Be Fourth Starter In Orioles Rotation

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jorge Lopez will slot into the team's starting rotation as the number-four starter, per Baltimore Baseball's Rich Dubroff. The 28-year-old has had a strong spring, posting a 2.75 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over 19 2/3 innings pitched with 17 strikeouts. It remains to be seen if he can carry that success […]

Stephen Curry Upgraded To Probable Monday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (tailbone) is now listed as probable to play Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Curry has missed the past week and a half with a bruised tailbone, but he "feels good enough to be ready to go tonight". With Curry likely back in the mix, Jordan Poole should shift to […]

Bradley Beal Ruled Out Monday Night

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (hip) will not play Monday against the Indiana Pacers. After dealing with a foot injury, Beal took a hard fall on his hip in Saturday's game and was questionable coming into Monday. With Washington entering a back-to-back set, it makes sense Beal is getting the night off. Jerome Robinson will […]

Justin Wilson To Start The Season On The Injured List

New York Yankees relief pitcher Justin Wilson (shoulder) will start the season on the injured list after dealing with shoulder tightness this spring. Wilson is still expected to avoid surgery and rejoin the team a week or so into the season, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress. A solid reliever with a […]

MacKenzie Gore To Open Season In Minors

San Diego Padres top pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore will start the season in the minor leagues. Given a real shot to crack the squad this spring, Gore finished with a 4.91 ERA over 11 frames. More importantly, he walked eight batters. The 22-year-old took prospect junkies by storm in 2019 with a 1.02 ERA and […]

Aaron Judge Dealing With An Illness

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (illness) has been feeling unwell and went through coronavirus protocols as a result. Thankfully, Judge tested negative for the virus and was cleared to rejoin the team, and there is no doubt about his readiness for Opening Day. Fantasy managers should expect Judge to once again be an elite […]

George Springer Remains Day-To-Day With Oblique Strain

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (oblique) received another MRI on Monday and remains day-to-day with an oblique strain, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Springer was diagnosed last week with a Grade 2 strain, which had come as a surprise as he reportedly had not been feeling any pain or severe symptoms. McGrath […]

Zack Britton To Return In May Or June

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is on track to rejoin the team in late May or early June, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Britton has been sidelined since early March due to a bone chip in his pitching elbow, and he'll miss the first two months of the season as a […]

Yankees Option Thairo Estrada

New York Yankees infielder Thairo Estrada was optioned to the minor leagues after losing a roster battle with infielder Tyler Wade this spring. Estrada is buried behind several capable players on the team's depth chart, and it's unlikely that he receives much meaningful playing time as a result. Still, Estrada offers decent contact skills and […]