Jonathan Quick Placed On Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve retroactive to March 6. He is listed day-to-day so it seems like the veteran netminder isn't dealing with anything serious. The team has also announced that Cal Petersen has been removed from the COVID-19 list, so Troy Grosenick's return to the […]

Philipp Grubauer Starts Against L.A. On Friday

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer will be the team's starter for Friday's meeting with the Kings. The German netminder has a 13-7-0 record for the season with a 2.05 goals-against average, a .917 save percentage, and three shutouts. He's been very good throughout the campaign, and the team has helped him a lot as well, […]

Kevin Love To Play, Darius Garland Ruled Out Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (calf) will be suiting up on Friday against the Pelicans. Guard Darius Garland (groin) has been ruled out. Love hasn't seen game action since December, making him a dicey DFS play given that a reduced workload is probably heading his way. Collin Sexton could see even more usage with Garland […]

Mike Smith Goes For Another Win Versus Ottawa

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith will look to make it back-to-back wins against the Senators on Friday. He stopped 21 pucks in Wednesday's 7-1 victory against Ottawa when Evgenii Dadonov ruined his shutout bid late in the game. Smith improved to 8-2-0 for the season, and he now boasts a 2.18 goals-against average and a […]

Nate Pearson To Throw Bullpen On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays injured starter Nate Pearson (groin) is set to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. The right-hander has thrown just one inning this spring due to a groin injury. Montoyo acknowledged that Pearson will not be ready to pitch out of the starting rotation at the beginning of April, […]

Cam Talbot Guards Minnesota's Cage On Friday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot will be between the pipes for Friday's meeting with the Coyotes. The Wild are giving some time off to Kaapo Kahkonen, who has put together a spectacular eight-game winning streak. Talbot is carrying a three-game losing streak himself and is 4-4-1 for the season. He had a very good start […]

Packers Alter Preston Smith's Contract

The Green Bay Packers altered outside linebacker Preston Smith's contract on Friday to lower his salary cap number for the 2021 season, according to a source. Smith will have an $8 million salary with a $200,000 workout bonus, a $300,000 46-man roster bonus, a $6.5 million signing bonus and a $1 million base salary. He'll […]

Joel Embiid To Suit Up Against Wizards

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will suit up against the Wizards on Friday night. Embiid missed the All-Star game and his team's first game of the second half on Thursday while in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he'll be back out there, presumably at 100 percent. The star big man has scored at […]

Thomas Hatch To Work As A Starter In 2021

Toronto Blue Jays starter Thomas Hatch will be developed as a starter in 2021 despite his success out of the bullpen in 2020, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. The young pitcher struggled with his control while making his first appearance of the spring on Friday but allowed just one unearned run over two innings. He […]

Bradley Beal Will Play Friday

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (knee) will suit up in Friday's game against the 76ers. Beal was listed as questionable with knee soreness, but he had only missed two games previously with an injury this year, so it's not surprising to see him listed as active for the contest. There isn't anything to suggest that […]

Marc-Andre Fleury Good To Go On Friday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will start on Friday on the road against St. Louis. The Flower entered the league's COVID-19 list this week but only spent a day on it. He is looking to bounce back after getting pulled ahead of the third period in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Minnesota. Fleury is 12-5-0 […]

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Visits With Raiders

Former Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix visited with the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday, according to a source. The Raiders continue to search for secondary help prior to free agency officially kicking off next Wednesday. Clinton-Dix last played for the Bears in 2019. The 28-year-old from Alabama has started 90 games […]

Oskar Sundqvist Returns To Action On Friday

St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist will be back in the lineup for Friday's clash with Vegas. The 26-year-old was out for two games with an undisclosed injury. Sundqvist was hot prior to getting hurt with four points in four games. He is set to center the third line between Zach Sanford and Sammy Blais. […]

Austin Romine Battling A Knee Sprain

Chicago Cubs catcher Austin Romine (knee) figures to be the club's backup catcher during the regular season, although when he'll be cleared to do so isn't apparent. Manager David Ross stated Friday that Romine is "day-to-day" with a sprained right knee and that there isn't a timetable for when he is expected back. Through three […]

New York Scratches Tomas Nido From Friday’s Lineup

New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido (foot) was scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League game against Miami after having fouled a ball off of his foot during batting practice Thursday. While X-rays came back negative, Nido is currently day-to-day. The Mets don't have a clear backup plan behind James McCann should Nido be sidelined for any […]

Joakim Soria Struggles, Takes Loss Friday Against Angels

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joakim Soria was rocked for four runs on three hits in one inning of work on Friday afternoon, earning him the loss against the Angels. Soria struggled with command, throwing two wild pitches with one of them resulting in a batter reaching base on a strikeout. The outing was a stark […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Set For Cactus League Debut Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is on track to serve as the leadoff hitter for Saturday's Cactus League matchup versus the Rangers. Bradley made his unofficial team debut Friday during an intrasquad contest, logging four plate appearances. After being a late signee, Milwaukee is attempting to ramp Bradley up in time to be ready […]

Zac Gallen Has Third Scoreless Start Of Spring Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen kept his spring ERA at 0.00 on Friday afternoon, tossing 3 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and one walk with four strikeouts against the Angels. Gallen allowed most of his baserunners in the second inning, as he escaped a two-out, bases-loaded jam by getting Jose Iglesias to […]

Brent Suter Gets Hit By Line Drive, Avoids Serious Injury

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Brent Suter (hand) was hit by a line drive in the left hand during an intrasquad game Friday, but the injury does not appear serious. Suter is set to undergo further evaluation Saturday before Milwaukee makes any decision about his status moving forward. Set to be one of the anchors of […]

Eduardo Escobar Homers In Diamondbacks Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-3 with his second home run of the spring on Friday afternoon in a 4-3 loss to the Angels. After starting off 0-for-4, Escobar has a hit in five consecutive games and is now slashing .316/.350/.737 through seven games this spring. Escobar is looking good at the plate […]

Brandon Belt Logs Batting Practice Session Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (heel, illness) got back into the swing of spring camp Friday, taking batting practice on the field. Belt has yet to appear in a Cactus League contest as he attempts to ramp up in time for Opening Day. The left-handed hitter is coming off a career year in […]

OG Anunoby Out On Saturday

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Raptors are going to be without Anunoby and four other players due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. Norman Powell should be basically a must-start fantasy player in all formats, while Stanley Johnson and Deandre Bembry will […]

Edgar Santana Tosses Perfect Inning Against Blue Jays Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Edgar Santana allowed no baserunners while striking out two in a 2-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday afternoon. Santana has not allowed a baserunner so far this spring, while striking out four in three innings of work. He has not pitched in a major league game since 2018, as […]

Hassan Whiteside Will Miss Another Game

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He continues to be sidelined due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. Whiteside has missed nearly three weeks of action and it's uncertain when he'll get back on the court. Richaun Holmes and Marvin Bagley will continue to […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns To Lineup With A Bang

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a leadoff home run Friday against the Oakland Athletics. The 22-year-old had been out since March 5 with an illness, but he continued his torrid spring with two knocks in his return. Tatis is now 6-for-12 with two homers as he stakes his claim as one of […]

Derrick Rose Remains Sidelined For Saturday

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose will not suit up for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He remains sidelined due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. It's unclear how long he'll be out, but this is bad timing with Elfrid Payton (hamstring) also sidelined on Saturday. Immanuel Quickley is looking like a […]

Christian Wood, Danuel House Jr. Out On Friday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (ankle) and forward Danuel House Jr. (knee) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Wood has been practicing this week, so there's a good chance that he is able to suit up on Saturday. Until then, Justin Patton will get increased playing time, but is a […]

Jonathan India Remains In Big League Camp Through Cuts

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India got the green light to stick with the Major League squad after the team announced its first round of cuts Friday. With Joey Votto (COVID-19) sidelined, the Reds' infield picture could shift, with Mike Moustakas potentially moving over to first, opening a slot for India to make his Major League […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/12/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Storylines are aplenty Friday, beginning with Jimmy Butler returning back to Chicago in the midst of a stretch that has reestablished him as an elite DFS commodity. Elsewhere around the league, Washington’s much-maligned interior defense will try to figure out how to slow Joel Embiid, the Rockets will attempt to stitch enough healthy and/or eligible […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/12/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We've got a seven-game slate for Friday. CHI, HOU, MIA, NOP, ORL, and PHI are playing the second leg of a back-to-back. There are three games at 8:00 PM ET (PHI @ WAS, CLE @ NO, and DEN @ MEM), two games at 9:00 PM (MIA @ CHI and ORL @ SA), one game at […]