Norman Powell Practices on Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (finger) was able to suit up for Thursday's practice. He is currently listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The fact he was able to practice is a good sign that he'll be able to get back on the court soon. He could have his minutes limited […]

Marc Gasol is Able to Practice on Thursday

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (hamstring) was able to get in some light work during Thursday's practice. He has been sidelined since Jan. 28 due to a left hamstring injury. The Raptors don't have a timetable for his return, so it's safe to leave Gasol on the waiver wire in most formats. Serge Ibaka will […]

Luke Kornet is Likely Done for the Season

Chicago Bulls center Luke Kornet (foot) is expected to miss at least six to eight weeks of action. He is dealing with a severe left ankle sprain and fracture of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot. Fantasy owners can go ahead and drop Kornet if they haven't already. Daniel Gafford and Cristiano Da Silva […]

Seth Lugo Continues To Progress Toward Game Action

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (toe) continues to progress from a broken pinkie toe. He has been throwing bullpen sessions without issue. The next step is for Lugo to throw live batting practice on Sunday. If all goes well on Sunday, he will pitch in Grapefruit League games next week. Based on Lugo's […]

Cal Petersen Earns Second Win On Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cal Petersen posted his second victory of the season in his team's 2-1 defeat of the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, elevated to the Kings' backup role following netminder Jack Campbell's recent departure via trade, put together one of his best NHL performances to date - allowing just one […]

Bryan Rust Tallies 25th Goal In Loss On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust recorded his 25th goal of the campaign in his team's 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center on Wednesday. The 27-year-old also finished the night with a plus-one rating, four shots on goal and one hit in 19:59 of time on ice in the contest. After […]

Gio Gonzalez Not Ready For Mound Work

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (shoulder) is not ready for a bullpen session yet, but has been throwing long toss and building strength in his shoulder. Gonzalez has been dealing with discomfort in his left shoulder and it remains to be seen if he will be ready for Opening Day. Gonzalez is more […]

Niko Goodrum Held Out As Precaution

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum has been out all week with a groin injury. According to reports, this is simply due to the Tigers being extra cautious, and he would in fact be playing if it was the regular season. Goodrum originally injured his groin in late August and he missed the final month of the […]

Robert Tonyan Jr. Undergoes Core Surgery

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan Jr. (core) underwent core muscle surgery in Philadelphia, according to his agent, Jack Bechta. Tonyan was bothered by the injury all year and wasn't able to run the same. In his second season in the NFL in 2019, he had just 10 receptions for 100 yards and a […]

Starlin Castro (2B, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~260s CURRENT ADP: ~286 overall ANALYSIS: Oftentimes we hear the word "sleeper" in fantasy sports and think of a younger player who is primed to catch most owners off-guard with surprising success. In reality, we should simply be thinking about players who are being overlooked based on their role and opportunity. Basically, […]

Chiefs To Use Franchise Tag On Chris Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs will use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Chris Jones, according to sources. The Chiefs view him in their long-term plans and want to keep him paired with Frank Clark on the defensive line for years to come. The 25-year-old is an excellent run-stuffer up the middle and helped the Chiefs […]

Emmanuel Clase Out 8-12 Weeks

Cleveland Indians reliever Emmanuel Clase (back) is expected to miss two to three months with a moderate strain of the teres major muscle in his upper back. It's a disappointing development for Clase, who was expected to hold a key role in the Indians bullpen this year and for years to come. The 21-year-old was […]

Tom Brady Unlikely To Return To New England?

ESPN's Jeff Darlington said on GetUpESPN that he'd now be surprised if New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady re-signed with the team in free agency. "I’m now at the point where I would be stunned if Tom Brady went back to New England," Darlington said. The two teams being discussed with the best chances of […]

James Paxton Feels Good, Could Start Throwing Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) had surgery three weeks ago and is now nearly ready to start throwing. An optimistic target date for Paxton to resume throwing is March 5, but the southpaw is reportedly feeling good, so some optimism is warranted. When healthy, Paxton is a hard-throwing lefty who accumulates strikeouts […]

James Harden Posts 30 Points Against Grizzlies

Houston Rockets guard James Harden finished with 30 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal on 9-for-16 shooting from the field and 7-for-12 from three-point range in Wednesday's 140-112 victory against the Grizzlies. The 30-year-old recorded his third consecutive game of at least a 50 percent shooting mark from the field, while making at […]

Russell Westbrook Scores Team-High 33 Points In Victory

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook finished with a team-high 33 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals on 15-for-24 shooting from the field and 1-for-2 from three-point range in Wednesday's 140-112 victory against the Grizzlies. The 31-year-old posted his second consecutive 30-plus point performance of the season and 19th game of at least 30 […]

Amir Garrett Working On Improving His Fastball

Cincinnati Reds reliever Amir Garrett is working on improving his four-seam fastball this spring. Already armed with an elite slider, Garrett is looking to add another wipeout pitch to his arsenal as he attempts to ascend to elite-reliever status in the league. According to Statcast, Garrett notched 68 strikeouts with his slider last season, compared […]

Austin Rivers Drops Season-High 23 Points In Victory

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers finished with a season-high 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range in Wednesday's 140-112 victory against the Grizzlies. The 27-year-old added four rebounds, three assists and one steal in the contest, while recording his second 20-plus point performance and 21st double-digit scoring total of […]

XFL Week 3 - Quarterback Risers and Fallers

We previously looked at target and opportunity risers and fallers, based on the first three weeks of XFL data. Now, it's time to evaluate the quarterbacks, for better or worse. With three weeks already in the rearview mirror and plenty of numbers stored from players showcasing their talent all around the country, it makes sense […]

Jose Israel Garcia Impressing In Camp

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Jose Israel Garcia is impressing in his first big-league camp. Garcia's blend of tools at the plate and in the field has been on display throughout camp, catching the eye of none other than Hall of Famer Barry Larkin. “I think he has all the tools to do it,” Larkin said. […]

Jonas Valanciunas Posts Double-Double Against Rockets

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas posted his 27th double-double of the season in Wednesday's 140-112 loss against the Rockets, as the 27-year-old finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds and one assist on 6-for-9 shooting from field goal range in the contest. Valanciunas' 27 double-doubles rank tied for 13th in the NBA this season, while finishing […]

Dillon Brooks Scores Team-High 22 Points In Loss

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks finished with a team-high 22 points on 9-for-26 shooting from the field and 4-for-10 from three-point range in Wednesday's 140-112 loss against the Rockets. The 24-year-old added three assists and one rebound in 30 minutes, while snapping a three-game streak of under ten points on poor shooting percentages from field […]

Bubba Starling Homers Again

Kansas City Royals outfielder/forever prospect Bubba Starling is off to a quick start this spring, hitting his second homer of the season on Wednesday. Starling is out of minor league options, and so he's in a tight battle to find a roster spot. He's got an uphill battle, and he'll likely need someone like Nicky […]

Hunter Dozier Looking To Steal More Bases

Kansas City Royals third baseman/outfielder Hunter Dozier talked about how one of his primary targets for 2020 is going to be more stolen bases. Dozier's got the speed, as evidenced by his 10 triples last year, and his average sprint speed is just a hair slower than Whit Merrifield. With the prospective change to outfield […]

Engel's Angles: ADP Insights, Perspectives on Aaron Judge and Ketel Marte (Premium Content)

Spring training exhibition play has just opened and expert draft season is here. The trends are being firmly established on how to draft, and where to draft certain players. We all know pure ace top starters are going to be taken very early, and there will be a high emphasis on garnering top speed merchants. […]

Chris Sale Will Begin Season on Injured List

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (illness) will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, according to interim manager Ron Roenicke. Sale is two weeks behind his throwing program in camp as a result of the pneumonia that he was dealing with, resulting in the delayed start that will force him to begin […]

Jayson Tatum Continues To Roll With 33 Points In Win

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum played another stellar game on Wednesday, and this time it was against the Utah Jazz in the 114-103 win. Tatum connected on 13 of 20 shooting en route to 33 points and added 11 rebounds with three assists and three makes from three. Tatum has elevated his game to new […]

Daniel Theis Scores 16 Points With Seven Rebounds

Boston Celtics power forward/center Daniel Theis once again provided another excellent line in the 114-103 win over the Jazz on Wednesday. Theis scored 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting and added seven rebounds with a steal in 26 minutes of action. Theis continues to get solid minutes and is averaging 14.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, 0.4 blocks […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for February 27th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors rank 13th and 12th in the NBA in pace. This game features the highest […]

Dynasty Debate - Derrick Henry vs Melvin Gordon

Derrick Henry turns 27 next January, while Melvin Gordon turns 27 in April. That’s where we need to start when we’re discussing their value in a dynasty format. For running backs, you can chart their production on a line graph and you’ll typically get a production distribution similar to a mountain. With most, they start […]