Martin Truex Jr. Will Start From Rear At Phoenix

For the second straight week, Martin Truex Jr. and the No. 19 team will be forced to start from the rear of the field on Sunday, following an engine change before qualifying on Saturday. Truex had two rough practice sessions on Friday, posting the 24th-fastest time in opening practice, and the 25th-fastest in final practice. […]

Keston Hiura Hits Third Homer Of Spring

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Keston Hiura hit his third home run of the spring in Friday's game against the Giants. He has gone 6-for-16 (.375) over seven games thus far. He has only struck out four times, which is a very promising sign, albeit a small sample size. Cutting strikeouts will be a key for Hiura moving […]

Carlos Carrasco Dealing With Elbow Inflammation

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) will have his next start bumped back a few days because the right-hander is dealing with mild elbow inflammation. Manager Terry Francona doesn't seem too concerned about it, however. “Every spring after his first outing, he gets mild elbow inflammation,” Francona said. “I would call it more maintenance than anything.” […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/7/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Just a five game slate this Saturday, and already there is a clear emphasis on the importance of value tonight. With plenty of super-cheap options, if you don't ride the upside, someone will. Here's a perfect example for how tonight is going to play out. Gary Harris has been struggling this season, and although he […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/7/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of my FanDuel NBA DFS picks column! We have a five-game main slate on tap for Saturday night on FanDuel with the 5:00 game between Houston and Charlotte being the lone NBA game that is not included. Last night we had a very high scoring slate, which I expected […]

Chase Elliott Wins Pole For FanShield 500

Chase Elliott and the No. 9 UniFirst Chevrolet Camaro have been fast ever since unloading at the Phoenix International Raceway. During Friday's two practice sessions, Elliott finished second and first, respectively. The team's speed was again on display on Saturday during qualifying when Elliott ran a near-perfect lap to secure the No. 1 starting spot […]

Jesus Luzardo Strikes Out Eight

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo dazzled in a Spring Training start against the Mariners on Saturday. The left-hander allowed one run in 3 1/3 innings pitched, but struck out eight in the dominant effort. There was already plenty of hype around Luzardo, and his 97 MPH fastball; this start will kick that hype into […]

Ryan Pulock Extends Goal-Scoring Streak

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock scored in a third consecutive game on Saturday, but couldn't save his team from a 3-2 overtime loss against Carolina. Josh Bailey also found the back of the net. Pulock now has 10 goals and 35 points for the season in 67 games. He's the 17th defenseman in the […]

Vincent Trocheck Takes Down Islanders In Overtime

Carolina Hurricanes center Vincent Trocheck registered his first point in the team's colors on Saturday, scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 overtime victory against the New York Islanders. Justin Williams and Joel Edmundson scored in regulation, Andrei Svechnikov ended a three-game dry spell with two assists. Trocheck had a poor start in Carolina, going […]

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin Score Against Capitals

Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored a pair of third-period goals for the team on Saturday against Washington, but it wasn't enough in a 5-2 loss. The Penguins rarely lose when both Crosby and Malkin light the lamp, but they found themselves in a 4-0 hole before finally getting some offense in […]

Nic Dowd Explodes For Three Points

Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd had his best game of the season in Saturday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh, recording two goals and an assist. He started the scoring with less than two minutes played and made it a four-goal lead early in the third with a short-handed goal. Nicklas Backstrom, Richard Panik, and T.J. Oshie […]

Gary Sanchez Misses Batting Practice With Sore Back

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (back) was held out of batting practice on Saturday as he deals with a sore back. The Yankees are optimistic about Sanchez’s injury and don’t expect him to miss any time, but the catcher’s health bears monitoring as the season approaches. Sanchez has played in more than 120 games just once […]

Andre Drummond is Questionable Against Nuggets

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond (calf) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He was able to practice on Friday, so there's a chance he'll get back on the court here. Tristan Thompson (knee) is banged up as well, so we'll see if either of them can return for this game. […]

Bruce Brown Jr. is Removed from Injury Report

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Bruce Brown Jr. (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. It appears he'll be good to go for this contest and shouldn't be limited. The Pistons are banged up at the moment and are a bit shorthanded in terms of depth. Brown and […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Remains Out on Sunday

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) is not traveling with the team and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He continues to deal with a right shoulder strain and it's unclear when he'll get back on the court. Trey Lyles has been benefiting the most in the absence of […]

Josh Richardson Remains Out Versus Warriors

Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson (head) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Richardson will miss his third game in a row after suffering a concussion versus the Los Angeles Clippers roughly a week ago. He'll need to pass the league's concussion protocol before he's able to take the court […]

Richaun Holmes is Listed as Questionable for Saturday

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Holmes has been making great progress lately and has a real chance to get back on the court here. Harry Giles and Alex Len would take significant hits in playing time and usage with Holmes back. Fantasy […]

Darius Garland is Listed as Out for Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (groin) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He was unable to practice on Friday and is expected to miss both games on Saturday and Sunday. There is a good chance that Garland misses more action than that, but we'll see. Collin Sexton stands the gain […]

Jae Crowder Exits Early on Friday

Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder (jaw) was unable to finish Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Crowder suffered a hit to the jaw and was unable to return to the court for this contest. Derrick Jones and Andre Iguodala should see more minutes coming their way if Crowder is forced to miss time. Jones […]

Draymond Green is Out Versus Sixers

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Green underwent an MRI on his knee, but it came back clean. The Warriors aren't playing for anything and will likely continue to be cautious with Green going forward. Eric Paschall should continue to benefit and should […]

Trae Young is Questionable Versus Grizzlies

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has been dealing with flu-like symptoms for roughly a week. He didn't play in Friday's game and could be looking at his second straight game sidelined here. Jeff Teague and Brian Goodwin will split up the point […]

Stephen Curry is Ruled Out for Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Curry returned after a 58-game absence on Thursday, but he'll sit this one out. Mychal Mulder could slide into the starting five, while Damion Lee and Jordan Poole will see increased playing time. Mulder could be worth […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Undergo An MRI

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will undergo a precautionary MRI on Saturday. Antetokounmpo tweaked his left knee during Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He played through the issue, but the team will get Antetokounmpo tested just in case it's something serious. The Bucks play a back-to-back set on Sunday and Monday, so […]

Lonnie Walker IV Gets Helped Off The Floor

San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (shin) suffered an injury during Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets and was unable to return. He needed assistance to get off the court, so hopefully the injury isn't too bad. The team is calling it a left shin contusion and he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game […]

Seth Curry Should Be Fine

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (ankle) was only able to play in 10 games of Friday's game before exiting. He is dealing with a left ankle issue and was technically available to return for that contest. The Mavs decided to take the cautious approach and hold him out for the rest of the night. They […]

Kevon Looney Remains Out on Saturday

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has been banged up all season long and has only played in 20 games this season. It's unclear if he'll return this season, but he'll likely be limited if he does play. He won't have much […]

Zach LaVine Practices on Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (quad) will get back on the court and practice on Saturday, according to head coach Jim Boylen. He has missed each of the last three games due to left quad soreness. There is a chance that he's able to play in Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Fantasy owners will […]

Jordan Clarkson Scores 17 Points Off The Bench

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson provided a much-needed spark off the pine for his ballclub. In 27 minutes, he scored 17 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out two assists. Clarkson shot the ball efficiently, as seven of his 13 field-goal attempts found the bottom of the net. His offensive performance was vital in Utah, helping secure […]

Jayson Tatum Comes Down To Earth Against Jazz

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum's five-game streak of scoring 30-plus points came to an end at the hands of the Jazz on Friday. In 33 minutes, he scored 18 points on an inefficient 7-for-19 shooting from the field, while only converting on half of his four free-throw attempts. Tatum chipped in seven rebounds, three assists, and […]

Adam Henrique Finds Back of the Net Against Toronto

Anaheim Ducks forward Adam Henrique picked up his 25th goal of the season on Friday night as he put the eventual game-winner behind Toronto netminder Jack Campbell. Henrique now has 40 points in 68 games and is on pace to flirt with his career-best 51 point season from eight years ago. At age 30 Henrique […]