Yoenis Cespedes Continues To Progress Toward Return

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heel, ankle) has progressed to running to first base at full speed and hitting regularly in simulated games. While he cannot yet make turns at full speed, Cespedes continues to progress from the heel and ankle injuries that have kept him sidelined since mid-July 2018. The Mets are taking […]

Kole Calhoun (OF, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~280 CURRENT ADP: ~298 overall ANALYSIS: Kole Calhoun hit .232/.325/.467 with 33 HR over 632 PAs for the Angels in 2019 before signing with Arizona as a free agent. Thirty-three bombs are nothing to sneeze at, and his peripherals suggest that his power uptick was real. Calhoun's 22.9% HR/FB last season was […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~170s CURRENT ADP: ~192 overall ANALYSIS: Kevin Newman didn't begin the 2019 season on most fantasy owners' radar, but by the year's end, he had cemented himself as an excellent middle-infield option. The 26-year-old slashed an impressive .308/.353/.446 as a rookie, with 12 home runs, 16 stolen bases, and respectable run production in […]

Jaylen Brown Won't Suit Up on Tuesday

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This marks the fourth game in a row that Brown has missed due to a right hamstring issue. There's a good chance that Brown sits out another game or two after this. Marcus Smart will likely be asked […]

Jean Segura (2B, PHI) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~170s CURRENT ADP: ~191 overall ANALYSIS: Jean Segura underachieved, for his standards, in his first season with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019. He slashed .280/.323/.420 with 12 HR, 79 R, 60 RBI, and 10 stolen bases as some minor injuries limited him to 144 games. Segura disappointed the most on the base paths, […]

Brandon Clarke Should Return This Season

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (quad) has been making solid progress and is expected to return to game action this season. The Grizzlies haven't given a timetable, so fantasy owners shouldn't expect him back this week. Gorgui Dieng, Josh Jackson and Anthony Tolliver will be asked to play more without Clarke available. Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Should Return in A Week

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) will likely be able to get back into game action next week. It doesn't sound promising that he'll play in Tuesday's game, but hopefully sometime soon. Jackson will likely need to get in some 5-on-5 work before being cleared to play. Gorgui Dieng and Josh Jackson will lose […]

Marc Leishman Comes Up Short At Arnold Palmer Invitational

Marc Leishman almost nabbed his second win of 2020 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Sunday. The "Big Aussie" came up one-stroke shy of tournament winner Tyrell Hatton on a weekend that was marked by high scores and brutal conditions. Leishman will now head to this week's Players Championship with loads of positive momentum. The veteran […]

Matt Kuchar Has Strong Track Record At The Players

Matt Kuchar heads to this week's Players Championship in sharp form. The veteran scored an international win at the Singapore Open earlier this year and has logged four top-25 finishes over six PGA Tour starts in 2020. Kuchar is a former Players Championship winner and has made four straight cuts at TPC Sawgrass. His course […]

Dwayne Bacon Recalled from G League

Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon has been recalled from the G League after posting some impressive stats. He was averaging 31.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists and dropped 51 points in one contest during his time in the G League. Malik Monk (suspension) won't be taking the court anytime soon. Cody Martin has been […]

Jae Crowder is Targeting A Return on Wednesday

Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder (face) is targeting a return for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is still in concussion protocol and would need to pass the league testing before being cleared to return to game action. Crowder has played very well since joining the Heat. He could see increased value if Jimmy […]

Justin Rose Heads To Players Championship In Shaky Form

Consistency hasn't been a problem for Justin Rose in recent years, but the world's former top-ranked player has struggled to find his form in 2020. The Englishman heads to this week's Players Championship fresh off a missed cut at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and he's now failed to make the weekend in three of his […]

Andrew Heaney Named Opening Day Starter

Los Angeles Angels starter Andrew Heaney was named the Opening Day starter on Sunday by manager Joe Maddon. The left-hander boasts strong strikeout totals over his career but battled injuries last season while going only 4-6 with a 4.91 ERA. The Angels are heading into their season without a true ace on their staff so […]

Jimmy Butler is Hopeful to Play on Wednesday

Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (toe) is hopefully going to be ready for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Butler exited early on Sunday, but he didn't need an MRI on his foot. The Heat are hopeful that Butler will be good to go after resting for a few days. They would likely use a […]

Justise Winslow Practices in G League

Memphis Grizzlies guard Justise Winslow (back) was able to get through a practice with the Memphis Hustle in the G League on Monday. This is a great step in the right direction towards Winslow getting back on the court. The Grizzlies have not announced a timetable for Winslow, so it's unclear when he'll get to […]

Jeff Teague is Available on Monday

Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as questionable due to flu-like symptoms, but it appears that Teague is feeling better now. Trae Young is healthy and starting, so Teague won't have great fantasy value going forward. He could be someone worth looking at […]

Jon Rahm Has Unfinished Business At The Players

Jon Rahm heads to the upcoming Players Championship as one of the hottest golfers in the world. The fiery Spaniard has some unfinished business at TPC Sawgrass, as a final-round collapse in last year's Players sent him tumbling down the leaderboard and into a tie for 12th place. The knock on Rahm is his mental […]

Tomas Satoransky Will Come Off the Bench on Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Satoransky has been playing well this season, but head coach Jim Boylen feels it is time to make a move. Coby White will slide into the starting five for Tuesday's game. This should boost White's usage since he'll […]

Zach LaVine is Ruled Out for Tuesday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (quad) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks the sixth straight game that LaVine has missed due to left quad soreness. He has been able to get through some full-contact work during practices. Denzel Valentine and Shaquille Harrison will continue to see increased playing […]

Ryan Arcidiacono Practices on Monday

Chicago Bulls guard Ryan Arcidiacono (Achilles) was able to get through portions of Monday's practice. He has missed each of the last two games due to a right Achilles issue. There's a chance that Arcidiacono is able to return for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fantasy owners will have to wait until after Tuesday's […]

Seth Curry is Ruled Out for Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the second game in a row that Curry has missed due to a left ankle issue. The fact he is ruled out a full day in advance is not a great sign and could mean […]

Dorian Finney-Smith is Questionable for Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (hip) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He has missed each of the last two games due to a right hip issue. The Mavs should have a better idea surrounding his status after shootaround on Tuesday. Courtney Lee and possibly Maximilian Kleber will see […]

A.J. Minter Optioned To Triple-A Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday afternoon. The 26-year-old was abysmal in 2019, posting a 7.06 ERA and 2.01 WHIP in just 29 1/3 innings. He is an afterthought in fantasy formats to start the 2020 season, with several better options in the Braves' bullpen. Mark Melancon will begin […]

Alex Wood Will Start Season In Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood will be part of the team's starting rotation to begin the season. He will work as the team's fifth starter, with Julio Urias getting the nod every fourth day. Wood only got into seven starts last season due to injury issues, but he has been a productive player throughout […]

Clayton Kershaw Set To Be Opening Day Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be on the mound for the team's Opening Day matchup with the San Francisco Giants. It is the ninth time in Kershaw's career that he will start on Opening Day. The 31-year-old dealt with injury issues last season and still managed to tally a 16-5 record to […]

Yordan Alvarez Says He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knees) said on Monday that the pain in his knees "has gotten better" and that he'll be ready for Opening Day. Alvarez hasn't played in a spring game in eight days, but he was available to take part in baseball activities on Monday, according to manager Dusty Baker. The skipper […]

Gary Sanchez To Take Batting Practice On Monday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (back) is on track to take batting practice on Monday. Sanchez felt back soreness last Saturday and had originally been expected to play in games two days later, but was instead held out through last week. The Athletic's Lindsey Adler reported that Sanchez will be held out from games […]

Trent Williams Seeking $20 Million Per Season

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is seeking a contract extension that will pay him $20 million per season, according to ESPN.com's John Keim. It's a really high asking price since he'll turn 32 this summer and didn't play at all in 2019, but some teams might be willing to trade for him if they […]

Jets Showing Interest In Byron Jones, James Bradberry

The New York Jets are showing interest in Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones and Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry as free agency approaches, according to sources. Trumaine Johnson, who was signed to a big deal in 2018, was released, opening up a spot for another starting corner. Jones and Bradberry will both be looking to […]