Jimmy Nelson Throws Successful Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (back, groin) came out of his bullpen session on Friday healthy, according to manager Dave Roberts. Nelson is a little behind the other starters in camp as he competes for the No. 5 rotation spot, but he could still be ready for Opening Day as long as he […]

Cedi Osman Has Second Double-Double Of Season

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman had a terrific night in Friday's 113-108 win over the Wizards. The 2015 pick scored 16 points on 71 percent shooting from the field. He also added 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal. Osman not only notched his second double-double of the season, but drastically improved his shooting after […]

Joc Pederson Dealing With Sore Hip

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (hip) had a light day on Friday to receive treatment for a sore right hip, which he said was a minor injury. Pederson should be just fine as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks in spring training. After a nixed trade to the Angels, the left-handed slugger will […]

Kenley Jansen Working On Slider In Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen threw a bullpen session on Friday with Rick Honeycutt, Orel Hershiser and Joel Peralta in order to work on his slider. Jansen said he worked on his cutter and two-seamer in the offseason, but he said he needs to devote some time to improving his slider. Jansen had a […]

Rui Hachimura Continues To Shine For Wizards

Washington Wizards power forward Rui Hachimura continued his recent stellar play, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 30 minutes of play. The 2019 first-round pick is definitely a fantasy pickup at this point if he's available in your league. The Gonzaga product is averaging 13.9 points and 28.8 minutes […]

Mookie Betts To Lead Off For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Mookie Betts will be the team's primary leadoff hitter in 2019. Betts has hit leadoff in 562 of his career 780 at-bats. The 2018 American League MVP and four-time All-Star is moving to the top of perhaps the best lineup in baseball. He hit .295/.391/.524 with […]

Andre Drummond Notches Third Straight Double-Double

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond compiled 12 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals during 22 minutes of play in the 113-108 win over the Wizards on Friday. Through three games with Cleveland, the 26-year-old has been solid, delivering a double-double in all those contests. It seems that the veteran will also […]

Collin Sexton Scores 25 Points In 34 Minutes

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton finished with 25 points, two rebounds and two assists through 34 minutes in the 113-108 win over the Wizards on Friday. The second-year player is a gem on this turmoil-ridden squad, averaging 19.8 points per game on the season. Adding to his value, the talented Sexton has scored over 20 […]

Miles Mikolas Could Get Late Start To Season

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) will get a late start to spring training and is not expected to be ready for Opening Day. Mikolas received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his sore right forearm, but he stated that he expects it to be all set after recovery and not a lingering issue. "If […]

Austin Hooper Could Reset Tight End Market

Atlanta Falcons two-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper will become a free agent on March 16, and he could reset the tight end market with his next deal. Hooper was fifth in the league in catches among all players with 52 through the first eight games of last season. He missed three games with […]

Brent Rooker Leaves Game After Being Hit On Helmet

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker was hit on the helmet by a pitch during Friday's exhibition game against the University of Minnesota. While he will likely undergo tests for a concussion over the next few days, it's fortunate that Rooker was able to walk off the field. The former 35th selection in the 2017 Draft […]

Buccaneers Could Sign Jameis Winston To Two-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have considered signing quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year deal this offseason, with the first year guaranteed and the second year a team option, according to sources. The first year of the deal would be roughly the same as the franchise tag of $27 million. Tampa could also just use the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Could Be Healthy In A Month

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (abdomen), who had surgery on Jan. 21 on a core muscle, posted a video on his Instagram of him running on a treadmill on Thursday. A league sources estimates that Beckham will be healthy in a month. There's no guarantee that OBJ will take part in the offseason […]

DeMarcus Cousins Set To Be Waived By Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are planning to release center DeMarcus Cousins in order to make room for free-agent forward Markieff Morris, who had his contract bought out by Detroit on Friday. Cousins did not appear in a game with the Lakers after sustaining a torn ACL during pre-season workouts. Having inked a one-year deal during […]

Will Barton Cleared To Suit Up Friday

Denver Nuggets shooting guard/small forward Will Barton (knee) has been given the green light to play in Friday’s contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Barton missed each of the Nuggets’ final four games of the first half due to a knee injury, but his return coincides with that of Michael Porter Jr. (ankle), giving Denver […]

Wendell Carter Jr., Luke Kornet Unlikely To Play Saturday

The Chicago Bulls are likely staring down a thin frontcourt for Saturday’s matchup versus the Phoenix Suns. Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) has been working his way back to a return, while Luke Kornet (ankle) sustained an injury in practice, leaving both doubtful to suit up. With Chandler Hutchison and Denzel Valentine both out of the […]

Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Hector Neris

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris agreed to a $4.6 million deal to avoid arbitration. The deal includes a $7 million team option for 2021 which would have been Neris' final year of arbitration eligibility before free agency. Neris had a career-year last season posting 28 saves with a 1.02 WHIP which were backed up […]

Markieff Morris On Track To Sign With Lakers

Small/power forward Markieff Morris wasn’t a free agent for long following a contract buyout from the Detroit Pistons on Friday. While brother Marcus was dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Trade Deadline, Markieff plans to sign with the Lakers. Morris is likely to slot into a reserve forward role, forcing Kyle Kuzma into […]

Karl-Anthony Towns To Miss At Least Two Weeks

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) will see his absence extended into March as news came down Friday of a fractured left wrist for the team’s star center. He will be on the shelf for at least the next two weeks, paving the way for James Johnson and Naz Reid to see considerable roles at […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (2/21/20): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Welcome back, NBA fans and DFS addicts to another installment of my favorite FanDuel plays for tonight's 9-game NBA slate. After an entire week off for the All-Star Break, it was great to be able to make some lineups yesterday and last night's 6-game slate was just an appetizer for tonight's 9-gamer. There are three […]

Patrick McCaw Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Toronto Raptors point guard/small forward Patrick McCaw (flu) has been ruled out for Friday’s game versus the Phoenix Suns. McCaw is dealing with an illness, which should pave the way for OG Anunoby to take on a larger role on the wing, while Terence Davis could snag some additional minutes with the second unit. McCaw […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (2/21/20): NBA DFS Lineups

Whereas Thursday night was an appetizer for the DFS palate, Friday night is the main course. A nine-game slate headlines the unofficial return of what should be a wild and wacky final seven or so weeks of regular season NBA DraftKings play. There are numerous intriguing developments coming into play Friday that have arisen during […]

Ryan Borucki To Play Catch Monday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki (elbow) is set to resume throwing on Monday after getting shut down for precautionary measures earlier this week. The southpaw was limited to just under 25.0 IP combined last season after dealing with his injured elbow, which eventually led to surgery in August to remove bone spurs. The Jays […]

Thomas Bryant Will Play Against Cavs

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (foot) will suit up for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He aggravated his foot earlier this month, but was able to practice on Wednesday. The Wizards might be cautious with Bryant this time around, so he might not be a great DFS option for Friday's slate. He should have […]

Michael Porter Jr. Will Play on Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) will play in Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He practiced with the team on Wednesday and it appears he's ready to return to action. Will Barton (knee) might play on Friday, so that would hurt Porter's value going forward. However, Porter is expected to have a […]

Reggie Jackson is Available for Saturday

Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson will be available for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Jackson recently agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons and signed with the Clippers a few days ago. He was able to get into practice on Friday and should be ready to go for Saturday's contest. Patrick Beverley […]

Deandre Bembry is Doubtful for Saturday

Atlanta Hawks forward Deandre Bembry (abdominal) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. De'Andre Hunter (personal) is going to be sidelined for that game as well. Cam Reddish could be looking at significant minutes with the team banged up for Saturday's game. He could be worth using as a streaming option […]

De'Andre Hunter Will Miss Saturday's Game

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (personal) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Hunter has been dealing with an ankle issue lately, but he's missing this game due to a personal issue. Cam Reddish should see more minutes without Hunter available, so he could be worth using as a streaming option. […]

James Ennis Will Start on Friday

Orlando Magic guard/forward James Ennis will draw the start in Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. It's only his third game with the team, but head coach Steve Clifford trusts him enough to stick him with the first unit. Khem Birch and Wesley Iwundu could see less minutes and usage with Ennis starting. Ennis could […]

Patrick Beverley Returns to Practice

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (groin) was able to return to practice on Friday. He suffered a groin injury on February 6, but had the entire All-Star break to rest and recover. The Clippers may decide to hold out Beverley for Saturday's game since they added depth at guard with Reggie Jackson. Beverley shouldn't […]