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Fred VanVleet Out On Sunday Night
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (hip) will not play against the Lakers. The 27-year-old will get the night off to rest a nagging left hip flexor strain that forced him to miss time at the beginning of the month. With Gary Trent Jr. (left leg contusion) also out, Rodney Hood could be in line for […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoAnthony Davis Will Play Against Toronto
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (calf) is listed as available for Sunday's matchup against Toronto. The 28-year-old was riding a probable tag throughout the day, so his availability against the Raptors shouldn't come as a surprise. However, with the Lakers playing the first half of a back-to-back, Davis may end up sitting more if […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoLeBron James Will Play Against Toronto
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) will suit up on Sunday evening against the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP returned from an extended absence due to a right ankle sprain on Friday and finished with 16 points, eight boards, seven assists, two steals, and a block. However, James is a risky fantasy option, primarily […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoLorenzo Cain Will Be Back Against Phillies
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (quadriceps) will be back during the upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Although skipper Craig Counsell didn't specify which of the four games of series it will be, it is still welcome news for the fantasy managers who have been without him since April 13 due to quad strain. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoChristian Yelich To Return Against Philadelphia
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will return during the team's upcoming series against the Phillies, according to manager Craig Counsell. Although the skipper didn't specify what game that will be, it is still good news as the team has been without Yelich since April 11 due to lower back tightness. The 29-year-old has gotten […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoHunter Harvey Could Return By The End Of May
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (oblique) could return by the end of May. The 26-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list a few months ago after suffering a "pretty large strain in the oblique." Harvey has played sparingly throughout his career with the O's but still managed to produce a 3.00 ERA and […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoAnthony Santander Progressing Well
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (ankle) is progressing well and could resume baseball activities soon. The 26-year-old sprained his left ankle a few weeks ago during a game against the Miami Marlins and was subsequently placed on the 10-day injured list. Santander is batting .267 during the 2021 campaign, amassing eight hits and two RBI […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoTrevor Story Injured On Sunday
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (finger) was pulled from Sunday's matchup against the Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning, injuring his right index finger. He remained in the game to run the bases, but he was yanked defensively in the ninth. Story is batting .283 this season, racking up […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoMax Fried To Return On Wednesday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hamstring) will be activated from the injured list and be available for the start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. The 27-year-old has been absent since mid-April due to a strained right hamstring. However, Fried hasn't played well this season, sporting a miserable 11.45 ERA and no wins across […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoFranmil Reyes Out A Few Days
Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (personal) will be away from the team. The 25-year-old was placed on the paternity list on Saturday and will likely miss the team's next few games against the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. The veteran has been posting some of the best numbers of his career in 2021, […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoHarrison Barnes Likely To Miss Another one
Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (hip) is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran has been dealing with left Adductor tightness, an injury that will now cause him to miss his third contest in a row. With Chimezie Metu (back) also doubtful, the recently-returned Marvin Bagley III could be in line […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoDarius Garland Doesn’t Suit Up On Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (ankle) didn't play on Saturday against Miami. The 21-year-old sprained his left ankle during Friday's loss to the Wizards and was replaced against the Heat by Cedi Osman, who finished with a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double. If Garland doesn't suit up on Tuesday against Phoenix, which is possible considering how much […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoNikola Vucevic Sits Out Against Atlanta
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (hip) did not play on Saturday against the Hawks. The veteran has been dealing with tightness in his right Adductor, an injury that puts him in jeopardy to miss Monday's encounter with Philadelphia. If Vucevic does sit again, look for Daniel Theis to slide back into the starting rotation, with […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoCameron Johnson Likely To Suit Up On Sunday
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (wrist) is listed as probable for Sunday's outing against the Thunder. The 25-year-old is currently dealing with a sprained right wrist, an ailment that landed him on the league's latest injury report. Johnson is averaging just under 10 points during the 2021 campaign, although that number could be elevated in […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Probable On Sunday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the visiting Nets. The reigning MVP didn't Play on Friday against Chicago after suffering a sprained right ankle during a bout against the Rockets the night before. Although a minutes cap hasn't been mentioned, head coach Mike Budenholzer may play […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJames Harden Not Close To Returning
Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (hamstring) isn't close to returning, according to head coach Steve Nash. The former MVP hasn't played since the beginning of April while tending to a strained right hamstring. With the team looking toward the playoffs and an NBA Championship, it wouldn't be a surprise if Harden weren't available for the […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJesse Winker Doesn’t Play Against Chicago
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) wasn't in the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran departed Friday's matchup with back tightness, and though the ailment doesn't appear too serious at the moment, it is something fantasy managers should keep an eye on ahead of Sunday's series finale. Winker is currently in the […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Not In The Lineup Against Cincy
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (thigh) wasn't in the lineup on Saturday against the Reds. The veteran left Friday's contest after experiencing tightness in his right thigh. Although he is considered day-to-day, he may end up missing Sunday's matinee series finale. He was replaced by Tony Wolters, who had a hit in four at-bats while […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoChris Sale Still Not Throwing Off A Mound
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) has yet to toss off a mound. The veteran was observed throwing in the outfield at Fenway Park a week ago and is now in Florida attempting to work his way back from Tommy John Surgery back in March of 2020. The multi-time All-Star had a career-worst […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoGirardi Hopeful Bryce Harper Will Play On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) could miss Sunday's series finale against the Mets. The veteran has sat out the team's previous three games while tending to a sore wrist. However, manager Joe Girardi is hopeful that he will be available against New York, so a return to the lineup remains a possibility for fantasy […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJ.D. Davis Exits Prematurely Against Philly
New York Mets outfielder/third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) exited Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The team announced that the 28-year-old suffered a left-hand sprain after striking out in the sixth and occurred an inning before the team also lost Brandon Nimmo (finger) to a left index finger contusion. Although the severity of Davis' injury […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBrandon Nimmo Exits Saturday’s Contest
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) left Saturday's matchup against the Phillies. The 28-year-old was injured during a swing in the seventh inning. Luckily, X-rays were negative, and he has been diagnosed with a bruised left index finger. Nimmo has been dealing with a hip ailment as of late as well, so it may […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBraves Recall Cristian Pache
Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache (groin) was recalled before Saturday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. The prospect injured his left groin in the middle of April in a game against the Miami Marlins and was placed on the 10-day injured list before spending time in Triple-A Gwinnett. The 22-year-old has struggled this season, amassing […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoGuillermo Heredia To Miss Time
Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The news comes after the 30-year-old missed Friday's game against the Blue Jays to rest. However, it appears now the real cause was right hamstring inflammation. Heredia has played well this season, posting a .300 average, 12 hits (five doubles), eight […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoDustin May Leaves Saturday’s Start In Pain
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May exited Saturday's matchup against Milwaukee in the second inning with an unknown injury. The 23-year-old was observed in obvious pain and signaled to the dugout after tossing a 94 mph fastball. This isn't good news as the team is dealing with several injuries to the pitching staff already. […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoKyle Zimmer Considered Week-To-Week
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kyle Zimmer (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The righty is currently dealing with a strain in his right trapezius, although fortunately, the injury is affecting his non-throwing arm. The 29-year-old is posting a 3.38 ERA this season throughout 13.1 innings of work while also allowing seven […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoOmar Narvaez Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The veteran is currently dealing with a strained left hamstring, which is especially disappointing news considering that the team is also down Manny Pina (toe). Narvaez has been on a roll this season, sporting a .368 average to go along with […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoJ.T. Realmuto To Miss Another One On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) will not play on Saturday against the Mets. The veteran missed Friday's affair against New York in the series opener due to hand soreness after getting hit by a wild pitch on Thursday night. Andrew Knapp will get the start behind the plate once again, with the 29-year-old posting […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoBryce Harper Remains Out On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) will remain out on Saturday against the visiting Mets. The slugger has sat out the team's previous two contests with soreness after getting struck in the face and wrist by a nearly 97 mph fastball on Wednesday night. Although the injury doesn't appear to be too serious, it wouldn't […]
Dennis Clausen 4 years agoMarcus Stroman May Make Next Scheduled Start
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hamstring) is hopeful that he will be available for his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the Cardinals. The righty prematurely exited Friday night's matchup against Philadelphia after throwing only 64 pitches throughout five innings of work. The 30-year-old has had a respectable season up this point, posting […]
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