Nico Sturm Back In Action Wednesday

San Jose Sharks center Nico Sturm (concussion) will be back from an eight-game absence on Wednesday against Vancouver. He will slot in as the third-line center. Sturm, who won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Avalanche last season, had enjoyed a good start to his career in San Jose, scoring six times and […]

Jack Eichel Sits Out A Second Game

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Rangers. He picked up a lower-body injury in a game at the weekend and the team considers him day-to-day. Eichel has been outstanding in 2022-23 with 13 goals and 16 assists in 26 games. Paul Cotter has […]

Filip Chytil Ready To Go Wednesday

New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil (lower body) is set to rejoin the lineup Wednesday versus Vegas. He has missed the team's last two games with a lower-body injury. Chytil has had a stop-start season due to injuries, appearing in only 19 games. He's been on a cold streak lately, but Chytil's 11 points in […]

Al Horford Lands In Health And Safety Protocols

Boston Celtics center Al Horford was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, ruling him out for at least the team's contest vs. Phoenix. Horford had previously been held out of action due to a back ailment, which allowed Blake Griffin to step into the starting five and see a sizable workload. As […]

Pirates Interested In Tucker Barnhart

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in free-agent catcher Tucker Barnhart, per a tweet from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey on Wednesday morning. Mackey tweeted: "Per sources: Pirates have expressed interest in catcher Tucker Barnhart. Two-time Gold Glove winner has spent the bulk of his career with the Reds. Coming off down year with Detroit. […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Ruled Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and forward/center Anthony Davis (illness) won't play Wednesday against Toronto. James is dealing with left ankle soreness and Davis is still battling an illness, which forced him to leave Tuesday's matchup versus Cleveland after only eight minutes. Neither player will likely be out for long, but their absence […]

Cardinals, Willson Contreras Agree On Five-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals and catcher Willson Contreras agreed to a five-year, $87.5 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the deal. There were reports earlier on Wednesday that the two sides were closing in on a deal, and now it's official as the Cardinals find their replacement for the retired Yadier […]

Draymond Green Won't Suit Up Against Utah

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (hip) has already been ruled out for the contest against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. He's experiencing some tightness in his hip which sounds like it's essentially just a rest day. Steve Kerr seems to rest a couple of the starters at the same time this season as […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois Extends Hot Streak With Three Assists

Winnipeg Jets center Pierre-Luc Dubois helped to set up three goals in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over Florida, stretching his point streak to six games in the process. He started his night at the office with a power-play assist on a Mark Scheifele goal and then helped Kyle Connor to post a pair of even-strength goals. […]

Anze Kopitar Collects Three Assists

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar recorded his 24th career game with at least three assists in Tuesday's 5-2 triumph over the Senators. Wayne Gretzky (67), Marcel Dionne (43) and Dave Taylor (28) and now the only players in franchise history with more such efforts. One of his helpers came on the power play, and […]

Sidney Crosby Extends Point Streak With Two Goals

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby took his point streak to six games on Tuesday with a two-goal effort in a 4-1 win against the Blue Jackets. He struck twice inside eight minutes at a key moment in the second period when the game was tied at one. His second goal came with the man advantage. […]

Nathan MacKinnon Out For Four Weeks

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (upper body) will miss approximately four weeks of action, the team announced on Tuesday. He was injured in Monday's 5-3 loss to Philadelphia, and it looks like we won't be seeing MacKinnon again before January. The 27-year-old star has to pause a superb campaign, with MacKinnon having notched 34 points […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/7/22): NBA DFS Lineups

We've got a typically robust 11-game Wednesday night slate on tap, and even with some notable injuries thinning the player pool a bit, there are still plenty of appealing selections to work with at different price points, as well as nine games with projected totals of 225 points or more. There are some very good […]

Pirates Win MLB's First Draft Lottery

The Pittsburgh Pirates were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in next year's draft in MLB's inaugural Draft Lottery at the Winter Meetings from San Diego on Tuesday night. The first six spots of next year's first round were determined. The Pirates had the second-worst record in baseball in 2022 and had the best odds […]

Myles Turner Questionable Against The Timberwolves

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (hamstring) is questionable ahead of Wednesday's meeting in Minnesota. Turner was a late addition to the injury report before Monday's win over Golden State because of hamstring soreness. As a result, Jalen Smith benefited, with the 22-year-old finishing with 15 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks. While Smith has played […]

Anthony Davis Exits Tuesday's Matchup Against Cavs

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (illness) won't return to Tuesday's contest versus the Cavaliers. L.A. entered this one having won eight of the last 10 games, with Davis being a major factor in the team's success. However, he lasted only eight minutes before exiting with flu-like symptoms. The 29-year-old has played fantastic this season, […]

Shane Wright Set To Re-Enter Seattle Lineup

Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright is set to re-enter the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against Montreal. The team recalled him from his conditioning stint in the AHL on Monday and Wright rolled with the third line at Tuesday's morning skate. This is of course an intriguing matchup, with the Canadiens having elected against choosing Wright […]

Sean Monahan Questionable For Tuesday

Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan left Monday's 7-6 overtime loss to Vancouver with an undisclosed injury and it's uncertain if he can play Tuesday versus Seattle. He notched his sixth goal of the campaign against the Canucks before leaving in the second period. Monahan has started the rebuild his career in Montreal, and it's been […]

Derick Brassard Rejoins Senators Lineup

Ottawa Senators forward Derick Brassard will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kings. He returns after spending two games in the press box, replacing Dylan Gambrell. Brassard has flirted with 60-point campaigns multiple times in his career, but these times are sadly well behind us. The 35-year-old tallied only 19 points […]

Jonathan Toews A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews has caught an illness and is a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against New Jersey. He skipped the morning skate and might now also have to miss his first game of the season. Toews has had some solid stretches in 2022-23, but with him having recorded 14 points and a […]

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin Expected To Play

Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby (illness) and Evgeni Malkin (illness) are expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus Columbus. Both players skipped Monday's practice with an illness, and Crosby didn't appear in Tuesday's morning skate either, but head coach Mike Sullivan has said that he "anticipates" that they will play. The star duo has […]

Endy Rodriguez Getting Close To Big-League Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez broke out last season by hitting .323 with 25 home runs, 95 RBI and a .966 OPS while climbing three levels of the minors. He became the team's top prospect and finished the year with six games at Triple-A Indianapolis. There's little doubt he'll reach the big leagues in 2023, […]

Diamondbacks Interested In Sean Murphy

The Arizona Diamondbacks are among the teams talking with the Oakland Athletics about possibly trading for catcher Sean Murphy, according to sources. It comes as somewhat of a surprising, considering they already have Carson Kelly at the position. Murphy slashed .250/.332/.426 and was among the most valuable all-around backstops in the big leagues in 2022. […]

Cardinals Among Favorites For Willson Contreras

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly one of the favorites for free-agent catcher Willson Contreras, per a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday. Contreras enjoyed a solid season for both the Chicago Cubs and fantasy managers alike this past season, hitting .243 with a .349 on-base percentage in 487 plate appearances […]

Jake Rogers Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (elbow) has started a normal offseason conditioning program and is throwing up to 105 feet without symptoms, according to the team. Rogers is expected to be ready for spring training next year. He was swinging a bate late last season, but he wasn't ready for full activity. The 27-year-old resumed […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (12/6/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday RotoBallers! Another solid slate is in front of us, with the national TV double-header on TNT as a headliner. These articles focus on the overall best plays, which are typically more suited for cash games. However, some exceptions may apply, depending on the size of the slate. This article will provide you with […]

Fantasy Basketball Injury Updates for Week 8 - Tyrese Haliburton, Karl-Anthony Towns, Brandon Ingram

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're finally into December and the NBA landscape is starting to take shape. As always, injuries are a big factor. I'm here to help you stay up to date on injury news, and how it impacts your teams. I'm doing this midday on Monday for release Tuesday morning, so any news that […]

Elias Pettersson Completes Three-Point Night With Game-Winner

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson led the way with three points in Monday's 7-6 win over Montreal, finishing his big performance with the game-winning goal in overtime. Pettersson was part of an impressive comeback, as the Canucks looked dead and buried after losing the first period 4-0. He registered a pair of assists on strikes […]

Nazem Kadri Picks Up Three Points

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri had his second three-point night of the campaign on Monday, finishing a 3-2 victory over Arizona with a goal and two assists. He helped to set up a pair of first-period goals and lit the lamp himself 4:18 from the end of regulation, scoring the game-winning goal on the power […]

Alex Newhook Scores Twice Versus Philadelphia

Colorado Avalanche forward Alex Newhook lit the lamp twice in Monday's 5-3 loss against the Flyers. He grabbed a power-play goal early in the game and also netted in an even-strength situation in the third period. The goals came from Newhook's only two shots on the goal, while he logged a season-high 23:04 of ice […]