1 day agoColorado Rockies outfielder
Brenton Doyle (quadriceps) was just heating up lately at the plate, but he missed the team's last two games in San Diego with a slight quad issue. The Rockies are hoping the issue clears up in a day or two and that he can avoid the injured list. He was going to be replaced in center field on Saturday by
Tyler Freeman, but Freeman tweaked his oblique injury in the batting cage before the game. Without Freeman,
Mickey Moniak got the call in center field on Saturday and could continue to get more playing time. If either outfielder needs time on the IL, one prospect who could join the team is
Adael Amador from the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes. Doyle's injury has over-stretched the Rockies' already-thin offense, making them a very favorable matchup to target on the road away from Coors Field.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: Thomas Harding
1 day agoUtah Jazz forward
John Collins (ankle) won't suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collins will miss his 16th consecutive contest due to a lingering left ankle issue. Since the start of the new year, he has been on the floor for only 14 games. The 27-year-old veteran forward averaged 19.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks per contest in just 40 games during the 2024-25 campaign.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Utah Jazz
1 day agoTampa Bay Rays first baseman
Jonathan Aranda went a perfect 3-for-3 on Saturday afternoon in Tampa Bay, with a solo home run in the ninth inning, three RBI, and a pair of walks. His heroics weren't quite enough, though, as the Rays fell to the Braves, 5-4. The 26-year-old lefty is still stuck in a platoon sometimes, but he has made the most of his chances and is now 14-for-37 (.378) on the season with two home runs, six doubles, seven RBI, and a .488 wOBA. He looks like he's on his way to a breakout season now that he's healthy. He should remain a key contributor to Tampa's offense going forward, especially against right-handed pitching.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
1 day agoKansas City Royals first baseman
Vinnie Pasquantino smashed his second home run of the season on Saturday as part of a nice 3-for-4 performance that picked his batting average up to .212 with a .291 wOBA. Vinnie P. has started the season slowly for the Royals but had a big day Saturday. His fourth-inning blast was the only run the team could put on the board against
Luis L. Ortiz, though, and ultimately, the Royals lost to Cleveland, 6-3. Both teams are hovering right around .500, headed into the series finale on Sunday, where the Royals will look to avoid the road sweep. Pasquantino will hope this home run is the start of a power surge since he had just a 30.2% hard-hit rate coming into Saturday's game after posting over a 40% hard-hit rate in each of the last three seasons.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
1 day agoUtah Jazz forward
Lauri Markkanen (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After Sunday's matchup, Markkanen will have missed 12 consecutive contests to close out the season due to a left knee injury. Since the start of 2025, the 27-year-old has sat out 28 games going into Utah's season finale. He finishes out the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 31.4 minutes per game during 47 appearances.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Utah Jazz
1 day agoDetroit Tigers starting pitcher
Jackson Jobe spun six scoreless innings against the struggling Twins to earn the first victory of his MLB career. Jobe pitched well in his first two starts but got a pair of no-decisions against the Mariners and White Sox while allowing five earned runs in nine innings with seven strikeouts. He was much better on Saturday in Minneapolis and needed only 87 pitches to record 18 outs in his first quality start and his first MLB win. The Tigers have won nine of their last 11 games to climb to the top spot in the AL Central, and Jobe will look to build on this victory when he takes the mound next Thursday at home against the Royals.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
1 day agoUtah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will be out of action for Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collier will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring injury. The 20-year-old rookie averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 0.9 steals per game in 71 outings this season. Keynote George will likely be the Jazz starting point guard for Sunday's contest instead of Collier. George posted 12 points, one rebound, eight assists and one steal during his last appearance against the Thunder on Friday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Utah Jazz
1 day agoCleveland Guardians starting pitcher
Luis L. Ortiz had struggled in spring training and in his first two starts of the year, but he was much sharper on Saturday against the Royals, allowing just one run on one hit in 5 2/3 innings while stacking up a career-high 10 strikeouts and issuing just two walks. He threw exactly 100 pitches in his outing and improved to 1-2 on the year with a still-elevated 6.06 ERA and 4.63 FIP. He had 16 whiffs, a 36% whiff percentage, and a 34% CSW percentage. He will look to build on his successful home debut as he returns to face his former team in Pittsburgh on Friday in his next start.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
1 day agoCincinnati Reds shortstop
Elly De La Cruz provided all the offense the Reds needed in their 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went 1-for-4 with a two-out grand slam off of Pirates' starter
Andrew Heaney in the third inning. The 23-year-old switch-hitter is hitting .237 (14-for-59) with three home runs and three stolen bases through his first 15 games of the season. He isn't quite firing on all cylinders yet, but his grand slam was enough to deliver the win for his team on Saturday and move the team to within one win of .500 as they look to close out a sweep of their division foe on Sunday afternoon.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
1 day agoIndiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (elbow) won't play on Sunday against Cleveland. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Magic. As a result,
Obi Toppin entered the starting lineup. Unfortunately, he struggled, ending the night with only four points. With
Andrew Nembhard and
Aaron Nesmith off the injury report, it's unknown if Toppin will remain with the first five. However, if he does stay in the starting lineup, there's a good chance he'll play better this time around.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoIndiana Pacers guard
Tyrese Haliburton (back) will remain out for Sunday's Central Division clash with the Cavaliers. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Orlando Magic. But the Pacers are thinking about the playoffs, so Haliburton can take another game off.
T.J. McConnell got the start versus Orlando, finishing with 12 points and three assists.
Quenton Jackson, who had 13 points, could also be in line for more work, assuming he gets the call from the G League.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoBoston Celtics guard
Derrick White (neck) won't play on Sunday against the Hornets. The Celtics already locked up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, this will allow the club to sit White and the rest of their core producers. As a result,
Payton Pritchard, who had 15 points and 10 assists in his last start, should be a popular option for DFS managers versus one of the worst teams in the National Basketball Association.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoBoston Celtics center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) won't play on Sunday against Charlotte. The veteran missed eight straight games in February and March because of an illness. He also sat out four more contests since returning for the March 15 win over the Brooklyn Nets. With that said, the Celtics have already secured the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference heading toward the playoffs, so Sunday's result won't matter.
Al Horford (knee) also won't suit up, meaning
Luke Kornet, who had 14 points, three boards, one steal, and one block in his last start, should return to the starting lineup.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (rest) won't play on Sunday against the Hornets. The C's are heading to the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Fortunately, this will enable the club to rest some of their core performers, including Tatum,
Jrue Holiday (shoulder),
Jaylen Brown (knee),
Kristaps Porzingis (illness),
Al Horford (knee), and
Derrick White (neck). Without those guys on the floor,
Payton Pritchard,
Baylor Scheierman,
Sam Hauser, and
Luke Kornet are the safest options for DFS managers.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 day agoBoston Celtics forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) won't play on Sunday against Charlotte. The right knee injury has been an issue of late. Unfortunately, the problem may not be gone anytime soon, with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reporting Brown received "pain management injections in an effort to promote healing." The 28-year-old struggled in Tuesday's overtime win over the Knicks, his last time on the floor, finishing with only six points in 22 minutes of work. There will likely be more updates on Brown's condition heading into the C's first-round playoff series. But fantasy managers will undoubtedly be hoping the ailment doesn't affect his ability to suit up in the playoffs as well as the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Ramona Shelburne
1 day agoHouston Astros starting pitcher
Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) was impressive on the mound during his rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday. The right-hander struck over five batters over four shutout innings during this outing. McCullers allowed one hit and one walk, but was perfect outside of that. He threw 42 of his 61 pitches for strikes and appears to be headed in the right direction. The expectation is that McCullers will probably need to make at least one more rehab start. Hopefully, McCullers can get back on the big league mound by the end of April.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Lorenzo Delgado
1 day agoMilwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) made his first rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. This was the first time that Woodruff has been on the mound since having shoulder surgery last year. He tossed 3 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs, and striking out five batters. He threw 66 pitches and 44 of them for strikes as he topped out at 95.1 mph on his fastball. The 32-year-old will likely still need to make a few more rehab appearances before rejoining the Brewers rotation. The hope is that Woodruff can return to the big league rotation by the end of April or early May.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Curt Hogg
1 day agoBoston Red Sox starting pitcher
Richard Fitts (shoulder) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This is a shame as Fitts was in the middle of an excellent performance before being forced to exit due to shoulder pain. The plan is for Fitts to return to Boston on Sunday to undergo additional imaging on his shoulder to determine the severity of the injury. Before he went down, Fitts tossed five scoreless innings, allowing two hits, and striking out five batters. The expectation is that the Red Sox will give an update on his status in the coming days.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Chris Cotillo
1 day agoLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher/designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) threw his scheduled bullpen session on Saturday. Ohtani threw a 30-pitch session that included fastballs and splitters exclusively. The two-way superstar hasn't quite progressed to facing live hitters yet. The Dodgers are going to continue being cautious with their superstar. The organization is hopeful that Ohtani can get back on the mound at some point before the All-Star break in mid-July. Fantasy managers holding Ohtani will need to continue be patient with him as a pitcher, as the Dodgers aren't going to rush him back on the mound.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Fabian Ardaya
1 day agoChicago Cubs starting pitcher
Colin Rea is likely to take the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, according to manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs are looking to fill a void in the starting rotation with
Justin Steele (elbow) landing on the injured list. This team is also without
Javier Assad (forearm) so Rea seems to be the most logical next choice. Rea has made three appearances out of the bullpen for the Cubs, but could be a short term option in the rotation. He registered a 4.29 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 135/43 K/BB ratio across 32 games (27 starts) with the Milwaukee Brewers last season. Rea could be a viable rotational piece, but isn't someone to be considered a strong streaming option against the Dodgers lineup.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Maddie Lee
1 day agoKansas City Royals infielder
Jonathan India (quad) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. India was pulled out of the contest in the sixth inning due to right quad tightness. It seems that he was removed for precautionary reasons, but the Royals are likely to do additional testing to determine the severity of the issue. India has been off to a slow start with his new team. He's hitting .208 with three RBI in 15 games. The Royals would likely use a combo of
Maikel Garcia,
Cavan Biggio, and
Tyler Tolbert if India is forced to miss time.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Anne Rogers
1 day agoAs is the case on most race weekends this year, Zane Smith has some sleeper potential at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday. The Front Row Motorsports driver will roll off the starting grid from 18th-place when the Food City 500 goes green, and although the No. 38 Ford wasn't blazing fast in practice, we could see Zane potentially challenge for a top-15 finish with a little bit of luck on Sunday. Remember, Smith finished 16th here last fall despite starting way back in 33rd, and he is in a little better equipment this time around. As far as DFS contests go, Zane is a tournament play at $6,400 due to his high starting position. He has finished between ninth and 16th in five of the last seven Cup Series races overall, which means it hasn't been a bad idea to take a chance with him on race days. Don't let Zane Smith's high starting position and limited track history stop you from looking his way in fantasy contests this weekend.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Athlon Sports
1 day agoDon't be afraid to roll the dice with John Hunter Nemechek this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Legacy Motor Club driver finished sixth in the 2024 spring race at Bristol, and track conditions are expected to be similar this time around. Additionally, Nemechek had a strong practice session on Saturday in Thunder Valley, ranking fourth-fastest ni 25-lap average. Overall, Bristol has been a strong track (relatively speaking) for Nemechek, as he has posted three top-20 results in four career starts here. This weekend, he qualified way back in 32nd-place, but that just raises the ceiling in terms of Place Differential FPTS for DFS players. At just $6,000 on DraftKings, John Hunter heads into Sunday's Food City 500 as one of the top low-dollar drivers to roster on Sunday.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: ifantasyrace
1 day agoIt may be a long race on Sunday for Todd Gilliland, as the Food City 500 is set to take place at Bristol Motor Speedway and 500 laps are scheduled to be run in "Thunder Valley" with tire concerns running rampant for all teams. Gilliland will roll off the starting grid from 30th-place and could find himself a lap down early due to that poor track position to start with. Additionally, the No. 34 Ford hasn't shown the most speed this weekend. In addition to being pretty slow in qualifying, Gilliland was 34th-fastest on the practice speed chart (out of 39 drivers) and ranked 33rd-fastest in 10-lap average (out of 34). With that being said, because of how volatile races at Bristol can be, and because of Gilliland Place Differential upside, you should have some exposure to the Front Row Motorsports driver in DFS this weekend at his $6,200 price tag. Gilliland does have a couple of respectful finishes here at Bristol in his four career starts, finishing 18th and 16th in his first two attempts in 2022 and 2023.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Driver Averages
1 day agoTy Dillon qualified 12th for this weekend's Food City 500, which marks his best starting position since the season-opening Daytona 500. It was also a bit of a surprise considering the No. 10 Chevrolet was the slowest car during practice on Saturday. And while track position is good to have at a short track like Bristol, you have to wonder if Dillon qualified too high to be playable in DFS contests this weekend. With such a high probability of negative Place Differential FPTS on Sunday, that answer is likely yes. In 11 career Cup Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, Ty Dillon has an average finish of 25.1. Even worse, his two starts here in the Next Gen era have ended with 33rd- and 26th-place finishes. Even if Ty was able to pull off a 20th-place finish in Thunder Valley on Sunday--which would be a great effort for the No. 10 Kaulig Racing team--he'd only score 15 base FPTS on DraftKings.
--Jordan McAbeeSource: Frontstretch
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1 day agoOttawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will remain out for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Senators captain has resumed skating, but it appears that he could be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. Following Sunday's action, Ottawa will have two more games to come. Tkachuk has yet to play this month, sitting out six games. Despite the absence, Tkachuk has remained the team's top goal-scorer with 29 markers. He has also tallied 26 assists in 71 games. Fabian Zetterlund and David Perron have experienced first-line usage during Tkachuk's absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Bruce Garrioch
1 day agoNew York Mets outfielder
Jose Siri (shin) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Athletics. Siri was carted off the field after fouling a ball off his left shin in the second inning. He underwent testing, which didn't appear to reveal anything too serious. That being said, Siri should be considered as day-to-day for now. The hope is that Siri can avoid a trip to the injured list, but the Mets should give another update on his status soon.
Tyrone Taylor took over in center field on Saturday and figures to see more playing time if Siri is forced to miss some time.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: New York Mets
1 day agoWinnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be in the crease for Saturday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. This will be the first game in a back-to-back situation for the Jets, meaning we will likely see Eric Comrie between the sticks on Sunday versus the Edmonton Oilers. Hellebuyck has just broken his own franchise record with his 45th win of the season, becoming the seventh goalie in NHL history to rack up as many wins in a single campaign. He is on track to join Bernie Parent as the only goalies to put up 45 wins in a season with a sub-2.00 goals-against average. Hellebuyck has allowed 1.99 goals prior to Saturday's action, holding a 45-12-3 record with a .925 save percentage and eight shutouts.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mitchell Clinton
1 day agoPittsburgh Pirates catcher
Joey Bart (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Bart will take a seat here after being forced to exit early during Friday's game due to lower back discomfort. For now, fantasy managers can consider Bart as day-to-day, but it wouldn't be shocking if he's forced to land on the injured list.
Henry Davis will start behind the plate and bat ninth versus left-hander
Andrew Abbott. Fantasy managers should check back on Sunday for another update on Bart.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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