James Harden With Double-Double Against Boston

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden scored 22 points on 6-for-16 shooting in Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. In addition, he grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out eight assists. Harden was 1-for-8 from three and also posted one steal and two blocks. He'll face the Pistons on Saturday, who allow opponents to shoot the 11th-highest […]

Kyrie Irving With 40 Points Against Former Team

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving scored 40 points on 15-for-23 shooting in Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. In addition, he grabbed eight rebounds and dished out three assists. Irving was 5-for-8 from three and also posted one steal and one block. He'll face the Pistons on Saturday, who allow opponents to shoot the 11th-highest […]

Jaylen Brown's Shot Is Off Against Nets

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown struggled from the field on Thursday against the Nets, shooting just 5-for-23 from the floor and 3-for-12 from three-point range. He finished with 13 points, as well as five rebounds, six assists, and four steals. Considering Brown is a 49.5 percent shooter on the season and a 38.8 percent shooter […]

Juan Soto Still Battling Sinus Discomfort

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (illness) remained out of the spring lineup on Thursday due to sinus discomfort. Soto has tested negative for COVID-19, according to manager Dave Martinez. "He's been sick for a couple days," Martinez said. "I just want to make sure he's OK. … It was just me being cautious. It's still […]

Terry Rozier Drains Three Triples Against Detroit

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier scored 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting in Thursday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He was 3-for-9 from deep and also grabbed one rebound. In addition, Rozier finished with two assists and three steals. He was 2-for-3 from the line. Next for Charlotte is Toronto on Saturday, who allow the fifth-most […]

Scott Kingery Shows Some Life This Spring

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery, who entered Thursday's Grapefruit League game 2-for-14 following a three-strikeout performance on Tuesday, went 1-for-2 with a double on Thursday against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole. "I think he needed it for his psyche," manager Joe Girardi said. Fantasy managers shouldn't glean a whole lot from spring slumps, but it's worth […]

P.J. Washington The Scoring Leader Against Pistons

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington scored 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting in Thursday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He was 2-for-4 from deep and also grabbed nine rebounds. In addition, Washington finished with three assists, one steal, and two blocks. He was 6-for-6 from the line. Next for Charlotte is Toronto on Saturday, who allow […]

Jerami Grant Starts Second Half With Big Game

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant scored 32 points on 11-for-24 shooting in Thursday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He was 2-for-9 from three and also added eight rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Grant was 8-for-9 from the line and turned the ball over four times. Detroit's best player, Grant's next game is against the […]

Joe Girardi Likes What He Sees From Andrew McCutchen

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-2 with an RBI against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on Thursday, while also helping the defense with an outfield assist in the third inning. "That's a really good day for Cutch," manager Joe Girardi said. "Cutch is moving so much better this year than he was last year, and […]

Aaron Nola Makes Second Spring Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola made his second official start of spring training on Thursday and allowed two runs on four hits with a walk and three strikeouts over four innings (61 pitches). Nola allowed a wind-aided leadoff homer to Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, but he retired six of the next seven batters he […]

J.T. Realmuto Cleared For Baseball Activities

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (thumb), who is recovering from a fractured right thumb, was cleared to begin baseball activities on Thursday. Manager Joe Girardi said that the catcher made around 40 throws, took 10 dry swings and 20 swings off a tee, reporting "no issues." Realmuto will continue to wear a protective splint on […]

DeMar DeRozan Out On Friday Evening

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (personal) won't play on Friday night against the Magic. The veteran will be away from the team for an undisclosed period while dealing with the unfortunate passing of his father. With DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge (personal) out of the lineup, there will be plenty of room for Derrick White, […]

Marc Gasol Won’t Play Against Indiana

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol won't play on Friday against Indiana. The veteran has been in quarantine since the beginning of the month while adhering to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, meaning that Montrezl Harrell should continue to benefit from a fantasy standpoint on Friday against the Pacers.

Chad Green, Darren O'Day, Justin Wilson To Have Bigger Roles

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boon mentioned relievers Chad Green, Darren O'Day and Justin Wilson among those who are projected to have added responsibilities with Zach Britton (elbow) out for three to four months. Boone expects the assignments in the later innings to be fluid and matchup-based in front of closer Aroldis Chapman. With Chapman […]

Spurs Still Looking To Deal LaMarcus Aldridge

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (personal) will not play on Friday night against Orlando, as expected. Head coach Gregg Popovich stated that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with the veteran, with the hope that a deal can be made to move him before the March 25 trade deadline. With a buyout […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Five In Second Outing

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber had a strong bounce-back outing in his second spring training start on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Facing a strong Padres lineup, Bieber allowed one run over three innings while striking out five. Bieber had a rough debut outing this spring against the Kansas City Royals last week. […]

Robinson Chirinos Diagnosed With Fractured Wrist

New York Yankees catcher Robinson Chirinos (wrist) was diagnosed with a fractured right wrist, ending his bid to make the Opening Day roster as Gary Sanchez's backup. Chirinos was hit by a pitch in the Grapefruit League game on Wednesday night. Wrist and hand specialists will be consulted in the coming days to determine the […]

LeBron James Likely To Play On Friday Evening

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable for Friday's outing against the Pacers. James wasn't in the lineup in the final game before the break but managed to log 13 minutes during the All-Star game on Sunday. The former MVP continues to play despite dealing with the ailment for weeks, so fantasy managers […]

Jordan Binnington Signs Contract Extension

St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was rewarded with a huge contract extension on Thursday. The 24-year-old received a six-year contract extension worth $36 million. Binnington has played in 19 Blues games this season, posting a record of 9-6-3, a 2.69 goals-against-average, and a .908 save percentage. He is 2-2-1 in his last five starts. […]

Trea Turner To Be Offered Extension Soon

The Washington Nationals are expected to offer shortstop Trea Turner an extension within the next year or so. He is eligible for a year of arbitration before becoming a free agent in 2023. Turner recently said in an interview, "I would love to play my entire career here." Turner had a fantastic year in 2020, […]

Lions Release Jesse James

The Detroit Lions released tight end Jesse James on Thursday, according to a source. James was two years into a four-year, $22.6 million deal and had just 30 receptions for 271 yards and two scores in his 32 games for the Lions in 2019 and 2020. His contract was one of the worst handed out […]

Darius Garland Questionable On Friday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (groin) is questionable for Friday's contest against New Orleans. The 21-year-old injured his left groin before the All-Star break, an ailment that may put his status in jeopardy beyond the matchup against the Pelicans. If Garland isn't able to go, look for Collin Sexton to gain additional fantasy appeal, with […]

Eric Gordon Available Against Sacramento

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (knee) will play on Thursday against Sacramento. The veteran has been battling soreness in his left knee, but he is good to go after riding a questionable tag throughout the day. John Wall (knee) won't play, making it likely that Gordon will begin the game on the floor, with the […]

Will Butcher Added To COVID-19 List

New Jersey Devils defenseman Will Butcher was placed on the league's COVID-19 list on Thursday. Butcher was the only New Jersey player put on the list. He has played in just eight games for the Devils, posting one goal and two helpers. The former Denver University defenseman has been a healthy scratch frequently and is […]

Trevor Cahill Signs With Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed starting pitcher Trevor Cahill. He agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. Last year, Cahill went 1-2 with a 3.24 ER and 1.20 WHIP over 11 games (six starts). He averaged 11.2 K/9, which was well above his career average of 6.8 […]

Gerrit Cole Solid On Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole pitched well on Thursday, striking out five batters over three innings of one-run ball. Cole's 20% swinging-strike rate was characteristically excellent, and there's no reason to expect Cole to be anything other than an ace once again in 2021. For what it's worth, Kyle Higashioka was behind the […]

Mitch Keller Has Another Rough Outing Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller struggled in his second start of Spring Training, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two over two innings against the Orioles. Keller has now allowed four runs on five hits and two walks through three innings this spring with three strikeouts. Once the […]

Jed Lowrie Getting Back In Action

Oakland Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie (knee) missed the first week of spring action while working his way back from left knee surgery in the offseason, but he played in his second Cactus League game on Thursday and impressed manager Bob Melvin by making solid contact. The 36-year-old is trying to make the squad on a […]

John Wall Won’t Play On Thursday Night

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (knee) won't play on Thursday night against Sacramento. The veteran suffered a contusion during Wednesday's practice, and with the team playing again on Friday night, he could work his way back into the lineup against the Utah Jazz. With Wall out of the equation against the Kings, look for Victor […]

Pete Alonso Hits Second Homer Of Spring

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso hit his second spring home run on Thursday against the Houston Astros. He went 1-for-3 in the game with two strikeouts. His solo shot was the only run scored in the game. Alonso has had a solid spring, slashing .313/.450/.813. He had an inconsistent sophomore campaign in 2020, […]