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Klay Thompson Not Suiting Up On Sunday
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) will be getting the day off on Sunday as the team faces the Sacramento Kings. This is a rest game for Thompson, who played 39 minutes in Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. He powered the team towards a win in the game, dropping 36 points, including […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCole Anthony Exits On Sunday, Won't Return
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. The second-year pro was questionable going into the game due to a left toe sprain and it appears as if he re-aggravated the injury early on in the game. Anthony only managed to play […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTre Jones, Zach Collins Starting On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tre Jones and center Zach Collins will be part of the starting five for Sunday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. They'll be joined by Joshua Primo, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson. Both Jones and Collins are excellent fantasy options for Sunday's slate. This is the second consecutive start […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMalik Beasley To Be Active Against Rockets
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Malik Beasley (ankle) will be active in Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. Beasley has been hampered by a left ankle sprain. The injury caused him to miss two games over the past week, but he played in the team's most recent game against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. In that […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMalachi Flynn Set To Return On Sunday
Toronto Raptors point guard Malachi Flynn (hamstring) will be active for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. This will mark his first action since March 4. The second-year pro has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain. He was playing great prior to the injury, filling in as the team's starting point guard with Fred […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLandry Shamet, Cameron Johnson Starting Sunday
Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet, forward Cameron Johnson and center JaVale McGee will be part of the starting five for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They'll be joining regular starters Chris Paul and Mikal Bridges on the court. Usual starters Devin Booker (rest), Deandre Ayton (rest) and Jae Crowder (ankle) are all out […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAleksej Pokusevski, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl In On Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder forwards Aleksej Pokusevski (illness) and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (foot) will both be suiting up for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. As strange as it is, this development has some major fantasy implications, primarily with Poku being made active. Pokusevski saw 29.1 minutes per game in March and averaged 12.2 points and 7.3 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGabe Vincent Sitting Against Raptors On Sunday
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (toe) will be sidelined for Sunday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. Vincent has been dealing with a right big toe contusion for a while now. He missed five straight games in late March before returning to the court three games ago. Since he played just yesterday, the team is […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJakob Poeltl Ruled Out On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to lower back tightness. With Poeltl sidelined, we should see Zach Collins slip into the starting five. He's an excellent streaming option, especially if you're in need of rebounds and blocks. This will be […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDejounte Murray Out With Illness Sunday
San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Murray came down with a non-COVID illness and it forced him to miss the team's game on Friday, which was also against the Blazers. In that game, we saw Joshua Primo step into the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJimmy Butler Ruled Out On Sunday
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (toe) will not be suiting up for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. According to the Heat, Butler is dealing with a left big toe irritation. The 32-year-old logged 35 minutes in Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls and performed well, compiling 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoOG Anunoby A Late Scratch On Sunday
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (thigh) is a late scratch for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. The 24-year-old suffered a thigh injury late in Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. Precious Achiuwa stands to benefit most from Anunoby's absence. Achiuwa has been a viable fantasy option when the minutes have been there this year […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWhite Sox Trade Zack Collins For Reese McGuire
The Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a catcher swap. Zack Collins is headed to Toronto while Reese McGuire is on his way to Chicago. While it may seem like a perplexing trade on the surface, the reasoning behind it for both teams appears sound. In McGuire, the White Sox will […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrandon Drury Exits After Being Hit By Pitch
Cincinnati Reds shortstop/third baseman Brandon Drury (knee) exited Sunday's spring game after being hit in the knee by a pitch. We'll see shortly if the injury is significant enough to cost him time with Spring Training winding down. The 29-year-old is competing for a backup role with the team as Mike Moustakas is slotted in […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJosh Rojas Diagnosed With Grade 2 Oblique Strain
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas (oblique) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique strain. According to Diamondbacks manager, Rojas will be out for "weeks, not days." Rojas, who was lined up to start at third base for the D-backs, will be opening the season on the injured list, as will Nick Ahmed […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGreg Allen Suffers Hamstring Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Greg Allen (hamstring) was removed early from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He was experiencing left hamstring discomfort. The injury occurred after he scored on a sacrifice fly in the second inning of the game. According to Pirates beat writer Jason Mackey, Allen is being examined by the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoFrankie Montas To Start Opening Day For A's
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas will be the team's starter on Opening Day, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The skipper also added that he expects Montas to still be on the team's roster by the time the team takes the field for its first game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. That certainly seems […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAustin Meadows Exits With Quad Tightness
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (quad) was removed early in the team's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday due to quad tightness. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Meadows was taken straight into the team's clubhouse alongside head athletic trainer Joe Benge after his removal. Meadows is currently […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMichael Pineda Throws Two Innings On Saturday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda threw two innings and over 30 pitches in a practice session on Saturday, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive. In regards to the pitching session, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch stated, "He's right on track with what a first outing in spring training would be." Pineda had visa complications, which […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoHunter Renfroe Back In The Lineup Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (back) is back in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He's slotting in as the team's designated hitter. Renfroe was scratched from Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners as he was dealing with lower back tightness, but it seems as if the injury was nothing […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWilly Adames Back In Action On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (undisclosed) was removed early from Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. The team didn't give a reason for his removal, but it was believed that it was just precautionary. That belief seems to be validated by the fact that Adames is back in the lineup for Sunday's game […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMitch Haniger Avoids Arbitration With $7.75 Million Deal
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal that will allow him and the club to avoid arbitration. The 31-year-old will have a lot to play for this year as he'll be an unrestricted free agent after the 2022 season. Last year, over 157 games, he slashed .253/.318/.486 with 39 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDaulton Varsho With Three Home Runs This Spring
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho has hit three home runs so far this spring, giving us a glimpse of the power potential he has. He's played in 10 games and he's slashing .200/.273/.533. The 25-year-old is slated to be the team's primary center fielder this year while also getting some starts behind the place. That […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJosh Bell Slashing .125/.192/.292 This Spring
Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell has been cold at the plate so far this spring. Over nine games and 26 plate appearances, he's slashed .125/.192/.292 with one home run, one double and five RBI. A notoriously streaky hitter, Bell shouldn't be scrutinized very much for a cold spring stretch. His 2021 season was completely […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJT Brubaker To Start Opening Day For Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker has been named the team's starter for Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 28-year-old got off to a fantastic start to the 2021 season. Over five starts in April, he pitched 27 1/3 innings and posted a 2.63 ERA while striking out 30 batters and walking just […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGiovanny Gallegos Could Lead Closer Committee
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos is the current favorite for save opportunities in St. Louis. However, it seems likely that the bullpen management for the team will be fluid. Genesis Cabrera, Jordan Hicks and Ryan Helsley all have experience closing games and all could be in the mix for saves along with Gallegos […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJonathan India Showing Power Bat This Spring
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India has been slugging away so far this spring. Over 10 games and 35 plate appearances, he's slugging .536 with three solo home runs. The 25-year-old was a surprise in the power department during his rookie campaign last year. Across his minor league career, power was never his strong suit. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCorey Seager Says Skipper Was Pivotal In Signing
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager recently stated that a big incentive to sign with his new team this offseason was the team's manager, Chris Woodward. Speaking on MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM, Seager said, "Woody was a huge part of my decision. Knowing how he is, knowing how he approaches the game, knowing how […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMike Clevinger To Begin The Year On Injured List
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow) is set to begin the season on the injured list, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The 31-year-old is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He missed the entirety of the 2021 season after having the surgery in the fall of 2020. This recent news […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMax Scherzer To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, the session will go a long way in informing the team on Scherzer's availability for the start of the season. The veteran felt right hamstring tightness late last week and he wound […]
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