Mike Moustakas Aiming For Return From IL Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Mike Moustakas was last in the lineup last Tuesday when he sustained a left quad strain and severe bruising to the leg. He has since been placed on the IL, although Moustakas doesn’t sound concerned about the issue being a long-term ailment, already professing that he expects to be back in […]

Nick Pivetta Demoted To Alternate Training Site

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta has been optioned off of the club’s 28-man roster, paving the way for righty relievers Connor Brogdon and Blake Parker to join the bullpen. Pivetta, who made 71 starts for Philadelphia over the past three seasons, has scuffled during his time in the bullpen. In 21 career relief appearances, […]

Russell Westbrook Returns With 20 Points

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook (quad) returned to the lineup on Tuesday and scored 20 points with six assists, five rebounds, two triples and a steal in a losing effort. Westbrook shot well, but he was a little off at times, turning the ball over a game-high seven times. Westbrook's do-it-all ability makes him a […]

Brendan McKay Shut Down Due To Shoulder Injury

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher/first baseman Brandon McKay will be sidelined for the foreseeable future due to an injury to his pitching shoulder. The two-way prospect showed flashes of his potential last season across 13 appearances (11 starts) on the mound, striking out 56 batters in 49 innings. The Rays did not use McKay’s bat […]

Jakob Poeltl Records Second Double-Double In Three Games

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl posted his second double-double in three games in Monday's victory over the Houston Rockets. Poeltl scored 14 points and pulled down 12 rebounds along with one assist, one steal and one block in 28 minutes. The 24-year-old took advantage of Houston's small-ball lineup down low in the post and […]

Jose Altuve Will Be Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup Amid Slump

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve already knows that he’ll have the day off for Wednesday’s series finale against the Giants, as manager Dusty Baker announced so prior to Tuesday's game. Altuve has been ice cold at the dish to open 2020 by his standards, having recently taken over the leadoff spot in the order […]

Donovan Solano, Pablo Sandoval Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup

The San Francisco Giants will be without both second baseman Donovan Solano and first baseman/designated hitter Pablo Sandoval for Tuesday’s contest against Houston. Solano is being held back due to abdominal soreness, while Sandoval is dealing with “family concerns.” It’s been a breakout 2020 campaign for Solano, a 32-year-old journeyman who has quickly barreled his […]

Virna Jandiroba Looking To Continue Momentum Saturday

Virna Jandiroba (15-1) is 1-1 in the UFC. She rebounded well from her debut loss by defeating Mallory Martin in December 2019. Jandiroba is a submission specialist, finishing 12 of her 15 victories by submission. DraftKings has Jandiroba's salary listed at $9,000. She has have averaged 76 points per contest through two UFC bouts. In […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scratched From Lineup Due To Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has been removed from Tuesday’s lineup against the Yankees and left-hander Jordan Montgomery due to a sore left wrist. Ender Inciarte has entered the starting nine in Acuna’s place, with Dansby Swanson shifting to the leadoff spot. Acuna’s absence will be his first of the season, having smashed three […]

Felice Herrig Looking For First Win Since 2017

Felice Herrig (14-8) will enter the Octagon on Saturday looking for her first win since 2017. Herrig, who took all of 2019 off, will enter the cage with Virna Jandiroba, who has only lost once in her pro career. The long-time UFC veteran has competed against the world's best strawweights either in the UFC or […]

Danny Chavez Set For UFC Debut

Danny Chavez (10-3) enters the UFC on a three-fight winning streak. The Colombian Warrior is making his UFC debut but trains with UFC talent on a daily basis with such fighters as Ricardo Lamas and Cezar Ferreira. Chavez is a grinding-style fighter, winning seven of his 10 career wins by decision. It does look like […]

Blake Snell Plans To Ramp Up To Five IP Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell has been handled with extreme caution thus far in 2020, although the plan for his start Wednesday may deviate, as the former Cy Young winner is eyeing at least five innings against Boston. Snell has seen his pitch count increase across each of his first three starts, capping […]

Joe Musgrove Placed On Injured List With Triceps Ailment

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove initially had his weekend start pushed back, but Tuesday, manager Derek Shelton announced that the right-hander would need a stint on the injured list due to inflammation in his right triceps. With Musgrove unavailable, righty Trevor Williams has been bumped up to start Thursday’s contest against Cincinnati. Musgrove was […]

George Springer Absent From Lineup For Fifth Straight Game

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer will not be among the starting nine for Tuesday’s contest against the Giants and left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson. Springer has been making his way back from a wrist ailment that came just as he was beginning to heat up during the 2020 campaign, having driven in 11 runs in his […]

Ryan Braun Returns To Lineup Tuesday Batting Fifth

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Ryan Braun is back among the starting nine Tuesday against Minnesota for the first time since July 29, having been sidelined due to a finger infection. The move figures to zap much of the fantasy intrigue for Justin Smoak and Logan Morrison, who now have another bat competing for playing time […]

Leury Garcia Placed On Injured List

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb. Garcia reminded baseball fans why you don’t slide into first base and that’s how he suffered the injury Monday night. With Nick Madrigal (shoulder) sidelined and Garcia performing well, it’s a bad time for him […]

Edwin Encarnacion Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Tigers. The slugger was sidelined for six games with joint inflammation in left shoulder. Encarnacion had been off to a slow start, but he’s the type of hitter that can get hot in a hurry. Encarnacion should be […]

DeMar DeRozan Scores Efficient 23 Points

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points on 69.2 percent shooting from the field, adding six rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in 28 minutes. The 31-year-old is doing his best to keep San Antonio's playoff hopes alive, as they've now won three in a row and are just 1.5 games […]

Keldon Johnson Has Best Game Of Career

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson posted career-highs in points, 24, and rebounds, 11, along with three triples en route to his first career double-double. Johnson broke out earlier in August for 35 points in two games and is getting much more playing time in the bubble. The 20-year-old offers good three-point shooting, rebounding and […]

Tim Anderson Returns From Injured List

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Anderson was sidelined with a groin strain and missed the minimum amount of games. Anderson will return to the number one spot in the order versus the Tigers and should be owned in all formats for his power […]

Seth Curry Listed As Out For Tuesday

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (leg) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was probable on the injury report, but it sounds like the team plans to hold him out of the second game of the back-to-back set. J.J. Barea, Trey Burke, and Delon Wright should see more minutes […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Listed As Questionable

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (mouth) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The team gave him the night off on Monday, so you'd think he'd return here. However, the Bucks are resting most of their starters, so Antetokounmpo might join them. George Hill, Pat Connaughton and Sterling Brown are going […]

Eric Bledsoe, Donte DiVincenzo Sidelined Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guards Eric Bledsoe (knee) and Donte Divincenzo (elbow) have been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Bucks are sitting out most of their starters here in a meaningless game. The team doesn't want to risk any injuries, so the backups will see plenty of minutes here. Pat Connaughton, Sterling […]

Wesley Matthews Sitting Out Versus Washington

Milwaukee Bucks guard Wesley Matthews (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Bucks are sitting most of their starters out of this game. Pat Connaughton and Sterling Brown are expected to be very busy without the main starters taking the court. Both players could be intriguing DFS options for […]

Daniel Theis Will Play Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (foot) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Head coach Brad Stevens said his main rotation players will take the floor, but didn't say how much they'd play. Theis could be somewhat limited here since he is coming off an injury. He'll be a risky DFS option […]

Tobias Harris Out On Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He'll join Joel Embiid (ankle), Josh Richardson (rest), and Al Horford (knee) on the sideline for this one. Furkan Korkmaz, Glenn Robinson III and Matisse Thybulle will see plenty of minutes and increased usage in this one. Thybulle […]

Al Horford Not Playing Versus Suns

Philadelphia 76ers forward Al Horford (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Mike Scott will slide into the starting five with most of the Sixers starters sidelined. Alec Burks could see his usage increase as well. He could be a low-cost DFS option for Tuesday's slate. Scott won't be a […]

Miles Mikolas Moved To The 60-Day Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (arm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. This is mostly a procedural move, as Mikolas was already expected to miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his throwing arm. With the Cardinals desperate for roster space after […]

Ian Happ Moves Up In Batting Order

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has moved up in the order to the number six spot on Tuesday versus the Indians. Manager David Ross earlier in the day commented on how Happ has really improved since his stint in Triple-A last year and that Happ is the club’s centerfielder. Happ has been hitting the ball […]

TJ Brown Returns To Action Trying To Get First 2020 Win

TJ Brown (14-7) suffered defeat in his 2020 debut back in February. The 30-year-old earned his UFC contract in 2019 after winning via third-round submission on the Contender Series. Thirteen of his 14 wins have come by a finish with nine of those being submissions. DraftKings has the heavyweight listed at $8,800 for Saturday's slate. […]