Al Horford Will Not Suit Up Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (ankle) is listed as out for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz. There were no earlier reports of when Horford suffered the ankle injury, but it seems serious enough to rule him out Wednesday. The already injury-riddled Celtics will start Guerschon Yabusele, while Greg Monroe will see additional minutes […]

J.T. Realmuto To Begin Season On Disabled List

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) will begin the season on the seven-day disabled list, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. The Miami Marlins catcher is still recovering from a back contusion he suffered nearly two weeks ago in spring training. The loss of Realmuto opens up possible time for fellow catchers Tomas Telis and Chad Wallach, […]

Kevan Smith Placed On Disabled List

Chicago White Sox catcher Kevan Smith (ankle) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. Smith suffered the ankle injury on March 20. Smith was in a battle with Omar Narvaez to back up starting catcher Welington Castillo. He holds no value for fantasy owners at this point.

Drew Butera Is Now Somewhat Fantasy Relevant

Kansas City Royals backup catcher Drew Butera has just been vaulted into the realm of short-term fantasy relevance. Starting catcher Salvador Perez was taken out by a mysterious masked suitcase/step combo, and the resulting torn MCL will leave him on the sidelines for four to six weeks to open the season. Thirty-three-year-old Butera will be […]

Salvador Perez Out 4-6 Weeks With MCL Tear

Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez (knee) will be sidelined four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 tear of the MCL after he slipped on a step while trying to lift his suitcase. Perez has been a fantasy commodity for years due to his usual combination of power and acceptable batting average, but […]

Kevin Love Won't Play on Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (concussion) will not play against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. He played just seven minutes in the Cavs loss to the Heat on Tuesday. He left the game with concussion symptoms at halftime and is in the NBA's concussion protocol. This could be a multiple-game absence for Love, but fantasy […]

Al Horford is Questionable on Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Horford has been a reliable option for the Celtics lately after struggling earlier this month. He's scored in double digits in three straight contests but could be heading to the sideline on Wednesday. The Celtics may just want to be […]

Dirk Nowitzki Could Rest on Wednesday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki (knee) could rest against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Nowitzki is dealing with tendinitis in his left knee. He continues to battle through it, but the Mavs may elect to rest the veteran in a back-to-back set. Head coach Rick Carlisle said on Monday that he expects Dirk to […]

Kyle O'Quinn Ruled Out Wednesday

New York Knicks forward/center Kyle O'Quinn (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be his third straight game sidelined as he continues to deal with a hip issue. Enes Kanter and Luke Kornet will continue to see extended playing time with O'Quinn sidelined. However, O'Quinn normally only sees […]

Francisco Cervelli Could Re-Emerge on Fantasy Rader After Hot Spring

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli had arguably the best spring training of any hitter on his club, slashing .405/.488/.838 with four home runs and 12 RBI in 15 games. The 32-year-old appears to be healthy for the first time in two years, and that could again make him an option for fantasy owners. Cervelli had […]

Yan Gomes Completes a Strong Cactus League Season

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes finished up a strong Spring Training, finishing with a .348/.423/.652 slash line. He hit three home runs and drove in 15 in 18 games. Gomes isn't exactly known for his bat, but if he can keep his hot spring going into the season, he could hold off some of the […]

Gary Sanchez Gets Assurance Behind The Plate

While New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez enjoyed another successful season at the plate last year, it was behind the plate where issues ensued. The 25-year-old suffered defensively, with talk of switching him to full-time designated hitter running rampant. However, his new manager Aaron Boone has given Sanchez a vote of confidence. The rookie skipper has […]

Chris Stewart Makes Atlanta's Opening Day Roster As Third Catcher

Atlanta Braves catcher Chris Stewart has made the team as the third backstop. This is relevant only to his immediate family members and close friends. He's owned in 0 percent of Yahoo fantasy leagues and that will likely change only if Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki are both injured at some point this year. Stewart […]

Nikola Jokic Has Huge Game In Loss To Raptors

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic tried his hardest on Tuesday to will his team to a win over the Raptors, but the Nuggets -- as has been the norm lately -- fell short. Jokic scored 19 points on 11-for-21 shooting. He was 3-for-7 from downtown. Jokic also grabbed a team-high 16 rebounds and also led […]

Willie Cauley-Stein Makes All His Field Goal Attempts

Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein went 5-for-5 from the field in Tuesday's loss to Dallas, finishing with 13 points to go along with six rebounds and four steals. It was a good night for the big man, but not one that fantasy owners should expect a repeat of when the Kings play the Pacers on […]

Buster Posey On Fire This Spring

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey is ready to go for Opening Day on Thursday. Posey dealt with some ankle issues early in camp, but has bounced back strong with a .471 batting average with two home runs and 10 RBI over 34 at-bats. He remains one of the top-three options at catcher along with […]

Kelly Olynyk Leads Heat In Scoring

Miami Heat center Kelly Olynyk went 7-for-9 from the field, including a 3-for-4 mark from behind the three-point line on Tuesday, scoring 19 points off the Heat bench as Miami beat the Cleveland Cavaliers. Olynyk, who grabbed five rebounds and had three assists, led the team in steals as well, finishing with three. Over his […]

Jonathan Lucroy Hitless In Spring Training

Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy was hitless in spring training, his first with the Athletics. He had 20 at-bats this spring and has zero hits and only one walk. Since 2014, the only offensively successful season Lucroy had was in 2016 (24 home runs, .292 average). In 2017, he managed only six home runs with […]

Anthony Davis Gets Big Double-Double In Narrow Loss

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis picked up a 36-point, 14-rebound double-double in Tuesday's 107-103 loss to the Blazers, shooting 15-for-24 from the field. AD also had another massive night on the defensive end, as he recorded six blocks and two steals in 39 minutes. You never have to worry about Davis' production, and on […]

Jusuf Nurkic Plays Very Well Against Pelicans

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic had a great game on Tuesday against the Pelicans, as he scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to record his 22nd double-double of the season. He also had four blocks while shooting 10-for-14 from the floor. The Bosnian has had some tough times this season, but he's done […]

Wilson Ramos Bats Fourth In Final Spring Training Game

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos batted in the cleanup spot Tuesday, just two days before the regular season starts. Ramos spent much of the 2017 season fighting injuries. He only managed to play 64 games but still provided some flashes of his 2016 ability. He would hit 11 home runs while keeping the strikeouts […]

Myles Turner Struggles Against Golden State

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had a night to forget on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Turner scored only five points on 2-for-7 shooting from the field in 30 minutes of action. He also pulled down only three boards but demonstrated his defensive prowess by blocking two shots and nabbing a steal. Turner has […]

Tom Murphy Returns To The Farm

The Colorado Rockies officially optioned catcher Tom Murphy back to Triple-A on Tuesday. The move was expected, and Murphy will now continue the long road back to where he was last March. Murphy was once the hot prospect to own in Colorado, but a freak injury in spring training in 2017 caused him to suffer […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/28/18): NBA DFS Lineups

We have an eight game slate and there are some interesting options across the board. Not a ton of injuries as of right now, so lineup construction should be pretty straight forward, which could make it difficult to get some of the bigger name players into the same lineup. In this article, I will be providing […]

Nene Gets Some Extra Run With Clint Capela Out

Houston Rockets power forward/center Nene got a little more burn than he's used to on Tuesday, scoring 10 points against the Bulls while shooting 4-for-7 along the way. Nene was looking pretty good out there, pulling down seven boards as well as three assists and three steals on the other side of the floor. It's […]

Noah Vonleh Posts a Double-Double in Road Loss

Chicago Bulls center/power forward Noah Vonleh made his case for a bigger role on the team on Tuesday, picking up a double-double in the loss to Houston. Vonleh scored 10 points on 5-for-9 shooting in the contest while racking up a team-high 12 rebounds while he worked. He also pitched in three assists and a […]

Bobby Portis Flirts With a Double-Double on Tuesday

Chicago Bulls power forward/center Bobby Portis was a little quiet on Tuesday despite finishing with a serviceable line against the Rockets. Portis scored 11 points on the night, draining one triple in the contest while going 5-for-10 from the field in the losing effort. He was also pretty active in the paint with eight boards, […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (3/28/18): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Mercifully, we have a relatively large slate on Wednesday which will make it a bit easier to avoid the tanking teams. However, another trap does come into play with several teams heading into the back end of back-to-back games, including the following teams: Clippers, Cavs, Trailblazers, Clippers, and Mavs. That won't stop me from making […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Leaves Game Tuesday With Knee Contusion

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) left Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter and did not return. Aldridge went for a rebound and stepped on Marcin Gortat's foot, causing Aldridge to land awkwardly. Aldridge was able to finish with 13 points on 4-for-6 shooting in just 18 minutes before leaving. […]

Markieff Morris Perfect From The Field Tuesday

Washington Wizards forward/center Markieff Morris did not miss a shot against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Morris led Washington to a blowout win with 15 points on a perfect 7-for-7 from the field in 17 minutes. The minutes were an anomaly, as the Wizards had already put the game away before needing more from […]