Hamidou Diallo Out Friday Against Hawks

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Hamidou Diallo (groin) will miss Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Diallo suffered a groin injury on Wednesday and did not return so he may be in for a multi-game absence. This is unfortunate given how well Diallo was playing, but with his injury the Thunder have called up Ty Jerome […]

Miguel Cabrera In Range Of 3,000 Hits, 500 Home Runs

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera has a few monumental milestones within reach this year. He will the 2021 MLB season with 487 career home runs and 2,866 career hits. If he stays healthy, it's very likely he'll reach both 500 home runs and 3,000 hits this season. Cabrera, who turns 38 in mid-April has […]

DeMar DeRozan Might Play Against Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) is questionable to play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. DeRozan has been away from the team due to a family emergency, but he could play on Saturday after a one-game absence due to game postponements. If DeRozan is able to play, Luka Samanic or Lonnie Walker IV […]

LeBron James Once Again Probable

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable on Friday night against Portland. This isn't a surprise, as the veteran has been listed on the injury report for several weeks with a left ankle sprain. With Anthony Davis (Achilles) out of the equation, the former MVP should be on the radar more than ever […]

Hunter Miska Guards Cage Friday Night

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Hunter Miska will make his third start of the season in Friday's matchup versus Arizona. He will look to improve a 0-1-1 record that he put together in a pair of starts last month. The 25-year-old has a 3.55 goals-against average and a .881 save percentage for the season. He hasn't impressed […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Dealing With Wrist Soreness

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (wrist) is questionable to play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Aldridge had just returned to play from a right hip flexor and right wrist soreness has been added to the list of injuries he has accumulated this year. The Spurs are already without Rudy Gay (health and safety […]

Adin Hill Set For First Start Of The Year

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill will make his first start of the season on Friday against Colorado. He enters the contest with an 11-12-0 career record. It's his second appearance of the season after he came in for the final 21:29 against Anaheim in a 4-3 shootout victory on Wednesday. It's a rare night off […]

Tyler Herro To Miss Third Straight Game

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hip) is out again Friday against the Utah Jazz, marking his third straight game on the sidelines. Herro was questionable so there was some optimism he would play, but this leaves Miami without one of their top scorers against the best team in the league. Without Herro, Goran Dragic, Kendrick […]

Tyrese Haliburton Unlikely To Play On Friday Night

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's meeting with the Pistons. The rookie has been dealing with soreness in his left calf, and with the team looking to play it safe with the first-round pick, he likely won't be in the rotation against Detroit. In his place, look for […]

Davis Bertans Questionable Again Saturday

Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bertans was questionable Thursday, but ended up missing the game against the Denver Nuggets with knee soreness. The Wizards are entering a back-to-back set on Saturday and Sunday so it is possible Bertans misses at least one of them. Deni […]

Cam Talbot Makes First Appearance In Nearly A Month

Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot will be back between the pipes for Friday's clash with the Kings after missing close to a month due to COVID-19. He last played on Feb. 2 and had a solid start to the year before being sidelined, putting together a 3-2-0 record with a 2.40 goals-against average and a […]

Al Horford To Rest On Friday Evening

Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford will not play on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. With OKC playing its first of back-to-back outings, the veteran will get the night off to rest, a trend that has occurred throughout the year. In his place, Isaiah Roby should get the start once again, with the 23-year-old averaging […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Play Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is expected to play Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Porzingis is officially listed as questionable, but both he and head coach Rick Carlisle expect Porzingis to return barring any setbacks. The Mavericks are going to need Porzingis back if they want to compete in the loaded West and have […]

Alexandar Georgiev Faces Boston On Friday

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev will guard the cage in Friday's matchup with Boston. He's going for a second consecutive win, after beating Philadelphia with a 20-save effort in a 3-2 shootout victory on Feb. 19. Georgiev is 2-2-2 for the year with a 2.95 goals-against average, a .893, and one shutout. He's in […]

Kevin Durant Out Until After All-Star Break

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) will be out until after the All-Star break. The veteran has been dealing with a strain as of late, with the ailment causing him to miss the team's previous six contests. Look for Bruce Brown to continue to be the primary beneficiary, especially if Jeff Green (shoulder) continues to […]

Pascal Siakam Out Against Houston

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will not play on Friday night against Houston due to the league's health and safety protocols. At this point, he should be considered day-to-day, as it is unknown whether or not he tested positive for COVID-19. With Siakam out of the equation, look for Chris Boucher to be the primary beneficiary. […]

Chris Davis Will Need To Earn Playing Time In 2021

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said Friday that he has spoken with manager Brandon Hyde, who indicated that he would need to prove that he deserves to play in 2021. Davis, who is entering the sixth year of a seven-year, $161 million contract, was once a major power threat at the plate. However, he […]

Sean Manaea Focusing On Health, Confidence In 2021

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea is entering his sixth MLB season and believes he took the steps necessary this offseason to stay healthy and lead the starting rotation. Manaea is two years removed from surgery that caused him to miss most of 2019 and said he changed his offseason routine to focus on his […]

Justin Dunn Looks Good Early In Camp

Seattle Mariners right-hander Justin Dunn looks to have a spot in the starting rotation lined up for 2021, and so far he has impressed in camp. His fastball has been clocked as high as 96 mph, well above his average velocity of 91 mph in 2020. Any improvements in velocity could be huge for the […]

White Sox Sign Norge Vera, Others

The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with Cuban right-hander Norge Vera on a deal that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus on Friday. The 20-year-old is No. 15 on MLB Pipeline's list of the top-30 international prospects. The White Sox also agreed with outfielder/first baseman Dario Borrero, right-handers Adrian Gil and Carlos Hinestroza, catcher […]

LPL & LCK DFS Picks for 2/27: DraftKings & FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Gen G was slow as predicted on Friday, and they even went so far as to lose a game that was not in anyone's plans. AFS came thru with a cheap underdog sweep for me. TT was one barrel away from picking up a massive upset over JDG, but the Spring 2020 champs forced a […]

Alex Bregman Hits For Second Straight Day

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (hamstring) hit on the field for the second consecutive day on Friday. Bregman has been slowed at the start of camp by a sore hamstring, and his status to play in the team's first spring training game on Sunday is up in the air. Bregman was one of a host […]

Yordan Alvarez "Unlikely" To Play Outfield In 2021

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that it's "very unlikely" designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will play in the outfield this season. After a phenomenal rookie season in 2019, Alvarez' season last year was ravaged by knee ailments. He would undergo surgery on his right knee to repair a slight patellar tendon and also had […]

Mark Canha, Ramon Laureano Candidates To Lead Off For A's

Oakland Athletics outfielders Mark Canha and Ramon Laureano were mentioned by manager Bob Melvin as candidates to lead off this season, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Marcus Semien has been entrenched as Oakland's leadoff hitter for three straight years and scored 240 runs in that span, tied for 11th in baseball. Semien's replacement, Elvis Andrus […]

Bam Adebayo Questionable Versus Jazz

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. He is dealing with left knee tendinosis, so the team might wait until pregame to make a final decision. Precious Achiuwa could be asked to jump into the starting five and he'd have low-end streaming appeal. Goran Dragic […]

Cam Reddish Might Sit Out On Friday

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed each of the last two games, which has resulted in more playing time for Kevin Huerter and Tony Snell. It appears Reddish is getting closer to returning, but the team might play it safe […]

Tyler Herro Questionable Versus Jazz

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. He has missed two games in a row due to a right hip bruise, but it sounds like Herro is heading in the right direction. Andre Iguodala and Goran Dragic would be asked to play up the slack, […]

Saddiq Bey Questionable For Friday

Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's contest, but was able to play through the pain. The team might wait until pregame to see how Bey feels before making a final decision. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Josh Jackson, and Sekou Doumbouya […]

Brad Hand Likely The Nationals Closer

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand will be the Nationals closer "in a perfect world," according to manager Dave Martinez. Hand previously held the closing gig in San Diego and Cleveland from 2017-20, so this news should be no surprise. Although his xFIP has increased in all three most recent seasons, it has remained solid, […]

Justise Winslow Won't Play Friday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Justise Winslow (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. It's not surprising that Memphis is going cautious with Winslow after he was sidelined for most of the season. De'Anthony Melton should see the biggest increase in playing time, but it's tough to recommend him as a […]