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 […]

Cody Zeller Unlikely To Play Friday

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (hip) is unlikely to suit up for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He has been downgraded to doubtful, so it doesn't sound like there's a good chance that Zeller plays here. Bismack Biyombo would most likely draw the start at center, while P.J. Washington would see increased value. […]

Tobias Harris Ruled Out Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. An MRI revealed no structural damage, but the Sixers are going to play it safe. The organization will re-evaluate Harris in 48 hours, so he could be back for their next game. Seth Curry, Shake Milton and Matisse […]

Jonas Valanciunas Could Miss Friday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (thigh) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the Grizzlies play it safe here. Xavier Tillman would see extended minutes and be a favorable streaming choice and DFS option for […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Lineup Picks for Homestead Contender Boats 250 (2/27/21)

So, last weekend's race was fun! And if you read my Xfinity picks piece, you would have noticed how high I was on Ty Gibbs in his first Xfinity start. One of the cheapest plays in the field, we ended up winning the race. Hope you had him in your lineup! Now, the series heads […]

Stephen Strasburg Should Bounce Back With Better Health

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg was trying to pitch with a numb hand last year before he underwent surgery to fix carpal tunnel. You can throw out his lost season in 2020 in which he threw just five innings over two games. Strasburg was one of the best pitchers in baseball the last time […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for 2/26 (Premium Content)

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 2/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE   Best of the Rest PG - DeAaron Fox SG - Norman Powell SF - Miles Bridges PF - Darius Bazley C - Bismack Biyombo (cash value)   Games […]

Julian Edelman Wants To Return In 2021

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) wants to play in 2021, but he continues to rehab from a knee injury he suffered last season and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to play from a physical standpoint. The 34-year-old veteran played in just six games in 2020 because of his […]

Charlie Morton May Not Be Done

Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton finished third in the American League Cy Young voting in 2019, but he had a 4.74 ERA in his age-36 season in his final year with the Rays in 2020. Morton allowed six earned runs in his first start of the year but posted a 3.71 ERA in his final […]

Angels Add Jesse Chavez To Bullpen Mix

The Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent relief pitcher Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Friday. The 37-year-old veteran posted a 5.35 ERA for the Angels back in 2017 and has spent the last two seasons with the Texas Rangers, recording a 6.88 ERA in 17 innings in […]

Dylan Moore Poised To Build On 2020 Improvements

Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore made a change in his approach at the plate before the 2020 season in order to be more direct to the ball, and it yielded huge results. Moore's line-drive percent jumped almost nine percentage points over his rookie season to a solid 24.7%, and his 13.8% barrel rate placed […]

Don't Write Off Zack Greinke

Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke had a 1.84 ERA in his first five starts of 2020, but he finished with a 4.03 ERA, his second-highest mark in any season over the last decade. Greinke allowed at least three earned runs in each of his last seven starts, his longest streak since 2005, his first […]

Four-Seamer Could Be Key For Frankie Montas

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas posted a pristine 2.63 ERA with a 20.3 K-BB percentage and a 96th-percentile barrel rate (3.8 percent) in 2019, but he was also hit with an 80-game suspension for violating the league's drug program. The right-hander started strong last year but finished with a 5.60 ERA, a 15.6 K-BB […]

John Means Had Terrible Home Run Luck In 2020

Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher John Means, an 11th-round pick in 2014, was an All-Star and American League Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2019 with a 3.60 ERA over 155 innings. But the 27-year-old posted a 4.53 ERA (5.60 FIP) and allowed a whopping 12 home runs in only 43 2/3 frames last year. But […]

Fantasy Basketball Week 10 Risers and Fallers

Welcome to the fantasy basketball risers and fallers column, a weekly look at a few players whose stock is rising and a few who've been struggling with some analysis of why that's been the case. As always, this doesn't mean you need to drop these players who are struggling, but this could be a useful piece […]

James Paxton Primed To Bounce Back In 2021?

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher James Paxton (elbow) has had a tough time staying on the field in his career. He returned from back surgery last year but was limited to five starts and a 6.64 ERA due to left elbow issues. Despite the lofty ERA, he maintained similar strikeout and walk rates from his healthy […]

Texans Release Duke Johnson

The Houston Texans released running back Duke Johnson on Friday, according to a source. Johnson was set to have a salary cap hit of more than $5 million, so the team will move on instead. After playing in all 16 games in his first season with Houston in 2019 while carrying the ball 83 times […]