Elfrid Payton Officially Out Against Sixers

New York Knicks point guard Elfrid Payton (hamstring) will not play Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Payton was doubtful to play the second half of a back-to-back set after missing Monday so this comes at no surprise. The Knicks will be very shorthanded Tuesday with Derrick Rose (health and safety protocols) and Austin Rivers (personal) […]

Kyle Gibson Named Rangers Opening Day Starter

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson was named the Opening Day starter on Tuesday, according to Rangers executive vice president of communication John Blake. Gibson struggled during the 2020 season, going 2-6 while posting his worst numbers since 2017 with a 5.35 ERA and 19.3 percent strikeout rate, while setting career-worsts with a 10 percent […]

Antti Raanta Not Expected To Play On Tuesday

Arizona Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta is not expected to play on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Wild due to an undisclosed reason. Raanta has played in just nine games this season, posting a 4-3-2 record, a 3.36 goals-against-average and a .912 save percentage. Adin Hill will most likely start for the Coyotes. Hill has been between […]

Clint Capela And Onyeka Okongwu Out Tuesday

Atlanta Hawks centers Clint Capela (heel) and Onyeka Okongwu (groin) will not play Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. Both players were game-time decisions so they should return to play sooner rather than later. John Collins should shift over to the five with Danilo Gallinari getting another spot start in the absence of Capela. Collins and […]

Buster Posey Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey was scheduled to be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Rangers, but he will instead be held out due to tightness in his right hip, according to NBCSports' Alex Pavlovic. Pavlovic adds that Posey's hip issue is described as minor, and manager Gabe Kapler said that he expects […]

Alex Wood To Have Ablation Procedure On Spine

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood will undergo an ablation procedure on his spine, according to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Wood has missed time this spring with what was described as back tightness, and Baggarly reports that manager Gabe Kapler said the procedure won't necessarily mean he misses starting the season in the […]

Josh Donaldson Collects A Pair Of Hits Against Pirates

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 2-for-3 with a pair of hits and a strikeout in a 4-2 loss to the Pirates Tuesday. Donaldson raised his spring batting average to .385 while recording yet another batted ball above 100 MPH. The veteran infielder has been really getting the barrel of the bat on the […]

Bobby Ryan Won't Play On Tuesday

Detroit Red Wings winger Bobby Ryan (upper body) will miss Tuesday's game against Carolina and is listed as day-to-day. The team will enter Evgeny Svechnikov into the lineup. Ryan has six goals and 13 points for the season in 28 outings. His next chance to play comes on Thursday against Dallas. Svechnikov, who has averaged […]

Jose Berrios Struggles Against Pirates Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios struggled in his third outing of the spring on Tuesday against the Pirates. Berrios pitched four innings, allowing eight hits, four runs, and a walk while striking out just one batter. It is still spring, but the results weren't pretty, as the 26-year-old struggled with location, particularly with the […]

James Reimer Takes On Lowly Red Wings

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer will face the struggling Red Wings as the team will hunt for a ninth straight victory on Tuesday. Reimer is on a personal four-game winning streak and he owns an outstanding 12-3-0 record for the season with a 2.71 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage. The Hurricanes have won […]

Jorge Polanco Has Left Adductor Tightness

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (groin) was forced to leave Tuesday's game against the Pirates early due to left adductor tightness. Polanco attempted to make a diving stop in the second inning and rolled up on the ball in the process. The 27-year-old stayed in the game initially but was ultimately pulled after saying […]

Semyon Varlamov Goes For Fifth Straight Victory

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov will look for a fifth straight win in Tuesday's meeting with Washington. The Russian veteran has been superb throughout the campaign, putting together a 13-4-3 record with a 2.03 goals-against average, a .929 save percentage, and three shutouts. Tuesday's matchup is not the most comfortable one for Varlamov, as […]

Daniel Vladar Makes First Career Start On Tuesday

Boston Bruins goaltender Daniel Vladar will make his first career start in Tuesday's matchup against Pittsburgh. Jaroslav Halak played in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Penguins and Tuukka Rask (undisclosed) is currently out, so it's a big chance for Vladar, whose only previous NHL experience came in last season's playoffs, in a relief effort against […]

Christian Wood, Danuel House Jr. Ruled Out Tuesday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (ankle) and forward Danuel House Jr. (knee) have been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Hawks. Wood has missed the last six weeks with an ankle sprain- but head coach Stephen Silas didn't rule out the possibility of the star center making his return on Wednesday. House could also […]

Casey DeSmith Starts For Penguins On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith is the starter on Tuesday as the team finishes off a back-to-back set against Boston. The Penguins extended their winning streak to six games on Monday against the Bruins, so DeSmith will be backed by a red-hot team. He's been putting in great work himself as well, winning six of […]

Bam Adebayo To Suit Up Against The Cavaliers

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (knee) will suit up against Cleveland on Tuesday. Adebayo had previously tried to play through his knee tendonitis, though the Heat sat him for four games. With the issue seemingly behind him, the 23-year-old should be at full strength with no limitations in a battle against another young, talented center […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/16/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! The NBA trade deadline is just over one week away, and lineups for the second half of the season are about to get weird. Do your best to be prepared for last-second scratches and discounted replacement costs with players on the move. It may not be as prevalent tonight, but we have […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/16/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

The NBA was on hiatus, so you missed my normal Tuesday piece last week. If you miss me, I'm still doing other things here at Rotoballer. College basketball has DFS and it's about to overload the NBA for a few days. Not here though. The NBA has center stage with seven games going on. If […]

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Returns For Tuesday's Matchup

New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau will play in Tuesday's matchup against Washington with the team removing him from the COVID-19 list. The 28-year-old only had a brief spell on the list and missed just one game. Pageau is enjoying a solid season with nine goals and 17 points through 28 games. He has added […]

Wayne Ellington Doubtful Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (groin) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with the Raptors. Ellington missed Monday's game, with head coach Dwane Casey saying that he didn't expect it to be a long absence. Should the 33-year-old be forced to sit out once again, Josh Jackson could be in line for some big […]

Jeremy Lamb Questionable Against Brooklyn On Wednesday

Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets. Lamb has missed the last two contests with the knee ailment, though he at least has a chance of taking the court for a matchup against one of the East's best. Doug McDermott should again benefit from added opportunities, as should […]

Ilya Samsonov Starts Versus Islanders

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov will make his seventh start of the season on Tuesday against the Islanders. The Russian netminder has a near-perfect 5-0-1 record this season with a 2.77 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. He's been in great form, but this is a very tough matchup for the 24-year-old, as the […]

Davis Bertans Off The Injury Report For Wednesday

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (calf, knee) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Kings. Bertans didn't practice on Tuesday but appears to be in line to suit up against Sacramento, who has allowed the eighth-most made threes per game in the league. The 28-year-old has had a couple of shaky outings […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Faces Buffalo On Tuesday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood will take on the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, looking to end a six-game losing streak. The 24-year-old had a very strong start to the season, but the team has been in a slump lately and Blackwood's performances have been below par as well, with him registering a .837 save […]

Nets Being Cautious With Blake Griffin

Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin (knee) is healthy enough to play but has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers. Head coach Steve Nash said that Griffin is still working up to playing three-on-threes in practice, adding that the team wants to be mindful of his health, particularly the knee issues that have […]

LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, Markieff Morris Probable Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forwards LeBron James (ankle), Kyle Kuzma (heel), and Markieff Morris (knee) are probable to suit up against the Timberwolves on Tuesday. James' fantasy managers have nothing to worry about, as he has routinely been listed on the injury report and almost consistently suits up every night. Morris is off the fantasy radar, […]

Browns Place Tender On KhaDarel Hodge

The Cleveland Browns placed a tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge on Monday. Hodge had a career-high 11 catches for 180 yards in his second season with Cleveland in 2020. He also continued to serve as one of the team's most valuable special teams players. Hodge spent some time on the COVID-19 list […]

Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet Cleared To Practice

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam and guard Fred VanVleet have been cleared to practice Tuesday after being in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Malachi Flynn and Patrick McCaw have also been cleared to return. This is big news for a Raptors team that has struggled in the absence of these key contributors. Siakam is listed […]

Tristan Thompson Out Tuesday Against Jazz

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson is out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz. It's unclear whether Thompson has COVID-19 or not, but at any rate, he'll be forced to miss the contest with Utah. Robert Williams III is the likely beneficiary of his absence, as he has averaged 7.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 0.9 […]

Roenis Elias Will Undergo Surgery

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Roenis Elias (elbow, forearm) will undergo arm surgery. Further details are not yet known, but it now seems as though Elias will not factor into the bullpen mix for at least the start of the season, if not much longer. Elias left Thursday's game after only a single batter, cutting short […]