Pascal Siakam Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (knee) has been downgraded to out for Monday's contest versus the Pacers, marking his second consecutive absence due to a knee ailment. Stanley Johnson entered the starting five in his place Sunday, giving him added DFS intrigue as a low-priced upside play. Siakam has scuffled from long range to […]

Joel Embiid Will Miss Monday’s Contest

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Detroit due to back tightness. Dwight Howard figures to step into the starting five and should see a sizable role without the anchor of the 76ers' defense in the mix. Howard has averaged 9.3 points and 10.7 boards during his three […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 20: English Premier League

Liverpool's first home league defeat in 68 games cost us a sweep and the parlay, but the first two picks of matchweek 19 (part 2) did net us profit for the slate. Matchweek 20 offers up a full 10-game midweek fixture list and the first set of games between sides who met earlier in the […]

Union Rejects MLB's Universal-DH Proposal, Expanded Playoffs

The Major League Baseball Players Association has turned down the latest MLB proposal for the universal designated hitter and an expanded playoff format, according to sources. The union doesn't want to talk about a trade of the universal DH in return for expanded playoffs. The universal DH and expanded playoff format were implemented during the […]

Buccaneers Defense Must Slow Down Chiefs Aerial Attack

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense was shredded by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the first quarter of their Week 12 matchup, as Hill went off for 203 yards on seven catches and two touchdowns. Cornerback Carlton Davis was left on an island with Hill, and it didn't yield pretty results. "We'll help […]

Cole Beasley Played Through Broken Fibula

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (leg) suffered a broken fibula in the Week 16 game against the New England Patriots. Beasley sat out the regular season finale in Week 17 before catching 14 passes for 145 yards in three postseason games against the Colts, Ravens and Chiefs. "It was bad the first game I […]

Ravens Think Lamar Jackson Deserves Extension

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that the team could reach a long-term contract extension with quarterback Lamar Jackson this offseason, and the GM plans to speak to the reigning NFL MVP in the next 10 days. Jackson just finished his third season and will command at least $40 million per season on an […]

Anze Kopitar Guides Kings Past Blues

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar posted a goal and added two assists as his team stormed to a 6-3 victory over the visiting St. Louis Blues on Sunday. In addition to his three points, Kopitar contributed a plus-two rating, three shots and one hit while leading all Kings forwards with 21:27 of ice time […]

Danuel House Jr. Plans To Return For Tuesday’s Game

Houston Rockets small forward Danuel House Jr. is on track to make his return to action for Tuesday's contest versus the Wizards after a prolonged absence under the league's health and safety protocols. House comes back to a much different team than the one that he suited up alongside in his last game back on […]

Christian Wood Up In The Air For Tuesday

Houston Rockets power forward/center Christian Wood (ankle, personal) was given an excused absence from practice Monday, which has further flummoxed his availability for Tuesday's contest versus Washington. Should Wood remain sidelined, DeMarcus Cousins would figure to remain among the starting five and have considerable DFS appeal. No matter who gets the start, they'll have enormous […]

Michael Carter-Williams Remains Sidelined For Monday

Orlando Magic point/shooting guard Michael Carter-Williams (foot) will be unavailable for the 11th consecutive contest Monday due to a sprained left foot. Carter-Williams had popped up on the injury report as questionable last week, so a return in the near future cannot be ruled out, but for now, Cole Anthony, Jordan Bone, and even Aaron […]

D'Angelo Russell Unlikely To Suit Up Monday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell (quad) has been deemed "unlikely" to play in Monday's game versus Golden State, per head coach Ryan Saunders. Russell sat out the team's most recent contest due to rest purposes, but also picked up the quad ailment Friday. His absence paves the way for Ricky Rubio to remain among […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Will Miss Third Straight Outing Monday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Celtics, which marks his third consecutive absence due to a quad ailment. Daniel Gafford has started in his stead, but after a foul-riddled performance his last time out, much of his DFS upside shine has faded. Carter, who has […]

James Ennis Picks Up Questionable Tag For Monday

Orlando Magic small forward James Ennis (hamstring, quadriceps) has been tagged as questionable to play in Monday's contest versus Charlotte. Ennis' start to the season was hampered by leg injuries, but he has since reclaimed his gig within the starting five, even as he has yet to compile a double-digit scoring performance. As was the […]

Larry Nance Jr. Ruled Out For Monday’s Game

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Monday's contest versus the Lakers as he battles a sprained wrist. Nance played just 13 minutes in the team's defeat Sunday, with his absence likely paving the way for Taurean Prince to step into a larger role Monday, increasing […]

Aaron Gordon Likely To Return For Monday’s Contest

Orlando Magic point guard/power forward Aaron Gordon (hip) has been deemed probable to get back onto the floor for Monday's contest versus Charlotte after sitting out Sunday's game. Gordon has become a passing dynamo over his last three outings, having combined for 26 assists in that span. With his early-season minutes restriction now off, Gordon […]

Marlins Considering Anthony Santander

The Miami Marlins have kicked the tires on Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander. The Marlins are looking for a productive corner outfielder, and while they don't have much money to spend, they do have prospects to trade. Free-agent outfielders such as Adam Duvall and Eddie Rosario are believed to be too expensive. Santander had a […]

Brooklyn Considers Adding Kevin Love, JaVale McGee

The Brooklyn Nets roster reconstruction may not be finished quite yet. Jason Dumas, the sports director for KRON 4 News in San Francisco, is reporting that the team has had "active discussions" with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a deal that would put center JaVale McGee on the move. Additionally, Brooklyn has inquired about Kevin Love […]

Giants Looking At Eddie Rosario, Jackie Bradley Jr.

The San Francisco Giants are looking at free-agent outfielders Eddie Rosario and Jackie Bradley Jr. as potential outfield candidates. Bradley would fit in nicely in center field for San Francisco, as Mauricio Dubon currently figures to see most of the starts in center field. Bradley is an obvious defensive upgrade over Dubon and is a […]

Miami Expects Jimmy Butler, Avery Bradley To Be Nearing Return

The Miami Heat could get back both shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler and shooting guard Avery Bradley this week. The duo have been dealing with the league's health and safety protocols, with Bradley saying that he is anticipating being cleared in time to play Wednesday versus the Nuggets. While the expectation is that Butler gets […]

Phillies Interested In Andrelton Simmons

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons. The Cincinnati Red and Toronto Blue Jays are among other teams involved. Simmons is one of the best defensive shortstops around, but he played in just 133 of a possible 222 games for the Angels in the last two years and hit just .271/.318/.362 (82 […]

Blue Jays Discussing Blockbuster For Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks?

There is some truth to a rumor floating that the Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Cubs that would include third baseman Kris Bryant and starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. But it also could just be the Blue Jays checking in with the Cubs, a team that is known to be […]

Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry Draw Questionable Tags For Monday

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (knee) and point guard Kyle Lowry (toe) have both been bumped up to questionable to participate in Monday's contest versus the Pacers after having missed the outing between the two teams Sunday. Without Siakam and Lowry in the mix, the trio of Fred Vanvleet, OG Anunoby, and Norman Powell […]

Yankees Talking With Brett Gardner

The New York Yankees last spoke with free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner a little more than a week ago, according to a source. Gardner intends to play in 2021, and the Yankees are clearly his top choice. The veteran outfielder was the club's longest-tenured player in 2020, appearing in his 13th season with the Yankees. The […]

Red Sox Acquire Adam Ottavino From Yankees

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino and right-hander Frank German from the New York Yankees on Monday, according to a source. The Red Sox will pick up all of the $11 million owed to Ottavino. The 10-year veteran has a 3.53 career ERA but posted a 5.89 mark in 18 1/3 innings […]

Digging Into K% Leaders - Ketel Marte

There are so many metrics that exist to evaluate player performance, it can sometimes be tough to know which way to go with it. There are the very basic stats we all grew up with: batting average, runs batted in, home runs, and maybe on-base percentage. We also know that they are not the most […]

Braves Bring Back Pablo Sandoval

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training with corner infielder Pablo Sandoval on Sunday. Sandoval will receive $1 million if he's put on the team's big-league roster, according to a source. The 34-year-old switch-hitter hit just .214 with a .549 OPS in 94 plate appearances with the […]

Brad Hand Agrees With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed with free-agent closer Brad Hand on a one-year, $10.5 million deal on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 30-year-old figures to become the team's ninth-inning arm in his 11th big-league season in 2021, joining the back end of a Washington bullpen that includes Will Harris, Daniel Hudson and […]

Colts Agree With Marcus Brady As Offensive Coordinator

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady on Monday as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources. Brady will take over for Nick Sirianni, who was hired as the Eagles head coach. The former Montreal Alouettes offensive coordinator is a rising young coach in the NFL. Brady spent the last three […]

Eagles Name Shane Steichen As Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen on Monday as their new offensive coordinator, according to a source. Steichen was key in the development of rookie quarterback Justin Herbert in 2020. New head coach Nick Sirianni and Steichen worked together with the Chargers for four years until […]