Luka Doncic Upgraded To Probable For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (calf) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Doncic appears to be in line to play after being listed as questionable heading into the contest. Despite the lingering calf issue, Doncic has looked excellent on the court over the last four games. […]

Zion Williamson Starting On Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (rest) is back in the starting five ahead of Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz. The superstar forward is back in the mix following a rest day on Friday. It was the second leg of a back-to-back set, which always means Williamson is going to sit out. The Pelicans […]

Gradey Dick Won't Return On Sunday

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (head, leg) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. Dick took a hit to the head while RJ Barrett fell on his leg during the same play. He exited late in the second quarter and won't return to the contest. It's unclear at […]

Zack Thompson Suffers Grade 1 Lat Strain

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Zack Thompson (lat) suffered a Grade 1 lat strain and will be shut down from pitching for at least three-to-four weeks. The 27-year-old was viewed as a candidate to open the season in the rotation but could now open the campaign on the injured list. Last season, Thompson logged just […]

Matt Shaw Makes Spring Training Debut

Chicago Cubs third base prospect Matt Shaw (oblique) made his spring training debut on Sunday afternoon against the Cincinnati Reds. The top prospect was held out of action early in camp due to an oblique injury. However, seeing him return early in the Cactus League suggests he should be a full-go by Opening Day. At […]

Tobias Harris Ruled Out For Monday

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (personal) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Utah Jazz. Harris will miss this game due to personal reasons, which will be his first absence since the middle of December. Malik Beasley is a candidate to move into the starting five with Harris sidelined. Beasley was already […]

Corbin Carroll Removed From Sunday's Game

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (back) was removed from Sunday's spring training contest due to lower-back tightness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the next few days as this move could have been precautionary. Before exiting the contest, Carroll went 0-for-2 at the plate with a strikeout. During the early part of […]

Domantas Sabonis Ruled Out For Monday's Game

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man will miss this game after suffering a hamstring injury during Saturday's game. The Kings have decided to take the cautious approach and hold Sabonis out of this contest. In his absence, Jonas Valanciunas figures […]

P.J. Washington Won't Play On Monday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Washington will take a seat after exiting early during Saturday's game due to a sprained right ankle. The absence of Washington should mean that Naji Marshall moves into the starting five. He figures to play at least […]

Desmond Bane Ready To Go On Monday

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (hip) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Bane appears to be good to go after sitting out Saturday's game due to a hip issue. He could be asked to take on a heavier workload with Ja Morant (shoulder) uncertain for Monday's […]

Georges Niang Ruled Out For Monday

Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Niang has seen more time on the court since being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the deadline. His absence opens up additional playing time for Mouhamed Gueye and Terance Mann in the rotation. Between the two, […]

Trae Young Tagged As Probable For Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (Achilles) is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Unsurprisingly, Young continues to be listed on the injury report due to right Achilles tendinitis. Despite that, Young has suited up for the last five games and has scored 38 points in two of them. Young continues […]

Ja Morant Could Miss Monday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Morant is in danger of missing his second straight game due to right shoulder pain. The expectation is that Luke Kennard and Scotty Pippen Jr. will see increased run if Morant is unable to go. Pippen has […]

Jordan Poole To Remain Out On Monday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Miami Heat. Poole will miss his second straight game due to a hyperextended elbow. The team hasn't given a timetable on his return, but his next chance to play will be on Wednesday. Bub Carrington and Marcus Smart are […]

Ousmane Dieng Available On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Dieng hasn't suited up over the last four games while he deals with left wrist soreness. He'll be available for this game and could see more run with Chet Holmgren (ankle) sidelined for this game. […]

Jacob Markstrom Activated From Injured Reserve Sunday

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (knee) was activated from Injured Reserve Sunday. He is poised to return to the lineup for Sunday's clash against the Vegas Golden Knights, although it's unclear if Markstrom will start the contest. Markstrom has been out since Jan. 22 due to an MCL sprain. He has played a big […]

Jonas Brodin Deemed Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is out week-to-week, the team announced on Sunday. The Swedish rearguard sustained a lower-body injury in Friday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Brodin was playing in only his seventh game since recovering from a previous lower-body injury. Health issues have restricted Brodin to just 38 games this season, […]

Matthew Tkachuk Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) was placed on long-term Injured Reserve Sunday. He has missed four games due to a groin injury, and it remains uncertain when the Panthers will have their star winger back. Tkachuk is the team's second-highest scorer with 57 points, having tallied 22 goals and 35 assists in 52 appearances. […]

Justus Annunen Starts Against Rangers

Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen will defend the crease in Sunday's matchup against the New York Rangers. He takes the ice for the second leg of a back-to-back after watching Juuso Saros struggle against the New York Islanders in Saturday's 7-4 defeat. Annunen has also had a rough ride lately, allowing four or more goals […]

Jonathan Quick Starts For Rangers Sunday

New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick has been confirmed as the starter for Sunday's matchup against the Nashville Predators. The team begins a back-to-back set, and Monday's Battle of New York against the Islanders looks to be reserved for Igor Shesterkin. In his previous 15 starts this season, Quick has managed an 8-5-2 record. Five […]

Late-Round Fliers and Fantasy Baseball Lotto Tickets: Upside Hitter and Pitcher Value Picks

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SIERA Overachievers - Identifying Fantasy Baseball Pitchers Worth Fading in 2025

With fantasy baseball draft season approaching, it's time to embark on my annual journey to find which starting pitchers to target and fade this year. One of my favorite exercises is analyzing the SIERA of starters to identify pitchers with an ERA last season that was not truly reflective of their overall effectiveness. SIERA is […]

Reilly Smith Sits Out Sunday's Action

New York Rangers right wing Reilly Smith (roster management) will not be in the lineup on Sunday against the Nashville Predators. He is a candidate to be moved ahead of next week's trade deadline, and the Rangers are protecting their asset by keeping Smith off the ice. Smith is a pending unrestricted free agent and […]

Jackson Holliday Wants To Steal 20 Bases

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday plans to be busy on the basepaths this upcoming season. The young slugger said he'd like to steal 20 bases or more during the 2025 season. He knows he'll need to dial back his aggressiveness, but plans to keep stealing until the team tells him otherwise. Holliday stole four bases […]

Stuff+ Standouts - Identifying Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Pitcher Breakout Candidates

My quest to find the best starting pitching options for fantasy baseball every year is renewed again in 2025! Last year, I began digging into the Stuff+ statistic to locate pitchers with the upside to turn the corner and have a big season. I'm back at it again this year, searching for fantasy baseball sleepers […]

Gunnar Henderson Nearing Return

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (side) is a few days away from returning to baseball activities, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The 23-year-old was held out of action this weekend due to lower side discomfort. The expectation is that Henderson will be back in the lineup within the next week. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this […]

Jordan Westburg Resumes Swinging On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) has been out of action, but he resumed swinging the bat on Sunday. That is a step in the right direction for Westburg who also threw with more intensity over the weekend. The O's are going to take it slow with Westburg early in camp, so fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Andrew Kittredge Considered Day-To-Day

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (knee) warmed up in the bullpen, but didn't enter Saturday's game. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said the team decided to hold him out of the contest due to left knee soreness. The right-hander is reportedly already feeling better, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. This shouldn't be something […]

Tyler O'Neill Should Return On Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup on Monday, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The right-handed slugger is currently considered day-to-day with a minor illness. It's not shocking to see the O's taking the safe approach and giving O'Neill some rest this early in camp. O'Neill signed a […]

Felix Bautista Could Make Spring Debut On Monday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) could be back on the mound to make his spring debut against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. O's manager Brandon Hyde recently said he is hopeful that Bautista can pitch around seven games before the regular season. The right-hander was one of the best relief pitchers in […]