Joey Bart Batting Sixth During MLB Debut Thursday

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart will hit sixth during his Major League debut Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez. To clear room on the active roster, catcher Tyler Heineman was optioned to the club’s alternate training site -- which along with the comments of President of baseball operations, Farhan […]

Yankees-Mets Contest Postponed Friday, Series In Doubt

The New York Yankees and New York Mets were set to meet Friday in the first Subway Series contest of 2020 at Citi Field. But due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Mets’ organization -- including at least one player and one member of the staff -- the first game has been postponed, with the […]

Yadier Molina Activated, Enters Starting Lineup Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will return to the club’s starting nine for Thursday’s contest against the Reds and right-hander Sonny Gray. Molina has been absent from the lineup since July 29 due to a positive COVID-19 test, but he has a tough task ahead of him in his first game back, making him […]

James Paxton Slated For MRI With Forearm/Elbow Discomfort

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher James Paxton will undergo an MRI following his start Thursday against Tampa Bay, after which he mentioned forearm and elbow discomfort in his pitching arm. Paxton’s velocity was noticeably down against the Rays, which may lend credence to the thought that he was pitching through an ailment. Having allowed three […]

Mets-Marlins Game Postponed Thursday

The New York Mets and Miami Marlins have had their contest Thursday postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Mets’ organization. One player and one staff member with New York has tested positive so far, which likely means that there are more cancellations to come for the Mets over the weekend. The club’s starting […]

Kevin Johnson Suffers Lacerated Liver

Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson (liver) was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday after he sustained a laceration to his liver when another player landed on him during practice. He is resting comfortably and is expected to remain in the hospital for at least another 24 hours for observation. The 28-year-old will obviously miss some […]

Rob Gronkowski Without Elbow Brace In Training Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians sees a difference in tight end Rob Gronkowski in practice. He isn't stiff, is moving well and "doesn't have a gigantic elbow brace on." Gronk retired in 2018 after another Super Bowl victory because his body was telling him it was done. But perhaps the time off rejuvenated […]

Browns To Host Malcolm Smith

The Cleveland Browns will have veteran linebacker Malcolm Smith in for a workout this week, according to a source. The former Super Bowl MVP was with the Cowboys late last season but played in just four combined games with the Cowboys and Jaguars and registered five combined tackles and a forced fumble. Cleveland is likely […]

Nothing Imminent For Ravens, Dez Bryant

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant's workout with the Baltimore Ravens is over, and a source said that nothing is imminent between the two sides. Bryant hasn't played in the NFL since 2017 and is trying to come back from a torn Achilles' he suffered in November of 2018 while with the Saints. The 31-year-old could […]

Von Miller Has An Elbow Issue, Todd Davis Leaves On Cart

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (elbow) is dealing with an elbow issue at training camp. Linebacker Todd Davis (leg) left practice on Thursday on a cart with a left leg injury. It's unknown how serious Miller's injury is, so stay tuned for more details. Davis' ailment seems like it could be much more serious, but […]

K.J. Hamler To Miss A Couple Of Weeks

Denver Broncos second-round rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler (hamstring) will miss a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury. In an already truncated offseason due to COVID-19, this injury will set Hamler back and make it hard for him to get up to speed in the offense without any preseason games. Even if the 21-year-old […]

Victor Oladipo's 22 Points Not Enough In Game 2

Indiana Pacers shooting guard/small forward Victor Oladipo (eye) managed to put together an inefficient 22 points on Thursday after being a game-time call for Thursday's game. Oladipo connected on just 5-for-14 shooting, yet connected on all eight of his attempts at the line while adding four assists, one board and two steals across 37 minutes […]

Melvin Gordon III Dealing With Rib Injury

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (rib) suffered a rib injury in practice on Thursday. It's unknown how serious the injury is, but it's certainly worth keeping an eye on early in training camp, especially since Gordon admitted recently that he's had trouble getting adjusted to the altitude in Denver during practices. The Broncos […]

T.J. Warren Cannot Connect From Three On Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren struggled from deep on Thursday, but still managed to connect on a respectable 7-for-15 from the floor to score 14 points in the loss to the Heat in Game 2. Warren also added six rebounds with three assists while committing two turnovers in 38 minutes of action. He lost the […]

Jimmy Butler Stuffs The Box Score On Thursday

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Jimmy Butler did a bit of everything, including knocking down some threes, in the Game 2 win on Thursday. Butler scored 18 points on five for thirteen shooting from floor overall and a decent 2-for-3 from beyond the arc, while adding seven boards, six assists, and steals, yet the veteran […]

Myles Turner Scores 17 Points And Blocks Five Shots

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner found his shot in Game 2 after going a rough 4-for-11 in Game 1, but it was not enough in the nine-point loss to the Heat. Turner connected on an impressive 7-for-8 shooting from the floor, which included a perfect 3-for-3 from range en route to 17 points. Turner did […]

Patrice Bergeron, Bruins Eliminate Hurricanes

The Boston Bruins came from behind to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday. The win catapulted the Bruins into the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs while the Hurricanes were sent home. David Krejci scored the first goal for Boston while Patrice Bergeron won the game with a second-period, […]

Goran Dragic Continues Aggressive Play In Game 2

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic kept his solid play going in Game 2 on Thursday when the Slovenian guard provided 20 points on 9-for-18 shooting in the win over the Pacers. Dragic also handed out six dimes with three boards and is averaging 22 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists across the Heat's first two […]

Duncan Robinson Ties Heat Playoff Record With Seven Threes

Miami Heat shooting guard/small forward Duncan Robinson must have had a bowl Wheaties for breakfast on Thursday as the rookie connected on a Heat franchise-tying seven triples in the nine-point win in Game 2. Robinson nailed seven of eight shots overall from the floor (all threes) en route to 24 points and he also added […]

Mike Rodriguez Looking To Fix His Rocky Road

Mike Rodriguez (10-4-1) is 1-2-1 since his Contender Series win back in August of 2017. He is a big-time striker, with eight of his 10 wins coming by knockout. Rodriguez will keep the bout standing as much as possible, with zero takedown attempts in his UFC career thus far. His last bout was a first-round […]

Michael Carter-Williams Remains Out On Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Carter-Williams has not played since August 5 due to a strained tendon in his left foot. Both Markelle Fultz and D.J. Augustin have been seeing a boost in playing time because of it. Terrence Ross could end […]

Aaron Gordon Ruled Out For Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was listed as questionable, but the team is going to be cautious and give him another day off. Gary Clark played well as a starter in Game 1, so he figures to get another shot here. […]

Patrick Beverley Could Sit Out Friday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (calf) is listed as a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He sat out of Wednesday's Game 2 loss due to a left calf issue. It sounds like fantasy owners are going to have to wait until closer to game time before getting a better update. […]

Luguentz Dort Available On Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (knee) is available for Thursday's Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. He was listed as questionable going in, but it appears he's healthy enough to play. Terrance Ferguson will replace him in the starting lineup, but we should see plenty of Dort on James Harden. Most of Dort's fantasy […]

KBO DFS Cheat Sheets: Lineups, Starters & Matchups for 8/21/20

Welcome, Rotoballers, to my KBO DFS Cheat Sheet! These cheat sheets will include my usual KBO Starting Lineups sheet, KBO Starting Pitchers for the upcoming slate, and my KBO matchup sheets where I personally project the starting lineups for each team. Remember the KBO is an entirely different animal than MLB and small things can […]

Gary Harris Getting Closer To A Return

Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (hip) is getting closer to a return, but has been ruled out for Friday's Game 3 against the Utah Jazz. Head coach Mike Malone mentioned Harris won't be available for this game, but he is hopeful that Harris can play at some point during the series. Both Harris and Will […]

Evan White Sitting Thursday After Bruising Knee

Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White departed Wednesday’s contest against the Dodgers due to a knee bruise, which will now keep him out of the starting nine Thursday. Austin Nola will slide over to first base in White’s place, but will be faced with facing left-hander Clayton Kershaw. It has been a rough acclimation process […]

Joey Votto Batting Leadoff Thursday For Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is batting leadoff Thursday against St. Louis and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Votto’s presence in the top spot in the order marks his third consecutive game there as Cincinnati attempts to shake-up its lineup. While Votto lacks the speed element that many managers like to utilize in the leadoff spot, […]

Jesus Sanchez To Earn Big League Callup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez will earn his first Major League callup alongside top prospect Sixto Sanchez this weekend against the Nationals. Jesus, of no relation, is ranked as Miami’s No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and produced a .723 OPS across 113 games in the Minors last season. Sanchez doesn’t grade out particularly above […]

Gleyber Torres Exits Early Thursday With Apparent Leg Injury

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres left Thursday’s contest against Tampa Bay due to what appeared to be a leg injury as he ran down the first-base line. Thiago Estrada replaced Torres in the lineup, with Tyler Wade shifting over to short; should the absence for Torres force him to miss multiple games, Wade is […]