Kyle Higashioka Homers Twice On Monday

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka hit a pair of home runs against the Blue Jays on Monday, his first two of the season. Monday was Higashioka's second start of the season, and both came with Gerrit Cole on the mound despite manager Aaron Boone's repeated comments that Higashioka is not Cole's personal catcher this […]

Isaiah Roby To Miss Another Contest

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Roby (head) will miss Tuesday's game against Utah. This will mark Roby's fifth straight absence while trying to work his way back from concussion protocol. Moses Brown should begin things once again, with the 21-year-old averaging a double-double throughout 13 starts on the year. Fantasy managers looking to fill a […]

Mo Bamba Will Not Return Against San Antonio

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (hip) will not return to Monday night's matchup against the Spurs after suffering a left hip contusion in the first quarter. Wendell Carter Jr. should see an uptick in minutes and production without any real competition for playing time. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the situation, […]

Orioles-Mariners Game Monday Postponed Due To Rain

Monday night's game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Seattle Mariners has been postponed due to rain, according to Dan Connolly of The Athletic. The game will be made up on Tuesday afternoon as part of a seven-inning doubleheader, with the first game scheduled to start at 4:05 pm ET.

Davis Bertans, Daniel Gafford Face Minutes Cap Monday

The Washington Wizards will get small/power forward Davis Bertans and center Daniel Gafford (ankle) back for Monday's contest versus the Jazz, but both will face minutes restrictions. Bertans appears to have settled into a sweet spot of 22-26 minutes off of the bench while remaining a long-range marksman, whereas Gafford has averaged just 15 minutes […]

Marc Gasol Cleared To Return Monday

Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (hamstring) will play and come off the bench for Monday's contest against the Knicks. Injuries have hampered Gasol's second half, but he enters play Monday on the heels of back-to-back double-digit scoring performances for the first time all year. Deep season-long managers can slot Gasol back into lineups where […]

Myles Turner Remains Out For Tuesday’s Game

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (ankle) will miss his fourth straight contest Tuesday against the Clippers due to a sprained left ankle. Goga Bitadze has seen a bump in minutes without Turner in the mix, while Domantas Sabonis has had relative free reign on the boards. Indiana has been mum about when Turner could get […]

Dallas Gets Maxi Kleber, J.J. Redick Back For Monday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Maxi Kleber (leg) and shooting guard/small forward J.J. Redick (heel) rejoin the lineup for Monday's contest against the 76ers. With the Mavs' schedule featuring a pile of back-to-backs, the team has alternated Kleber between being active and being held out of the mix, while Redick is making his team debut since […]

Chuma Okeke Faces Minutes Cap Monday

Orlando Magic power forward/center Chuma Okeke (hip) has been given the green light to play Monday against the Spurs, but he'll do so under a minutes restriction. Okeke has excelled since rejoining the starting five over the past eight games, averaging 13.9 points and 5.9 boards per contest in that span, while shooting 48.4 percent. […]

Blackhawks Trade Away Mattias Janmark And Carl Soderberg

The Chicago Blackhawks traded away forwards Mattias Janmark and Carl Soderberg on Monday and also shipped out depth pieces Matthew Highmore and Madison Bowey. In came a host of draft picks, Adam Gaudette, Josh Dickinson and Ryder Rolston. Janmark landed in Vegas while Soderberg rejoined Colorado. The Blackhawks were very active in the trade market […]

Kristaps Porzingis Will Be Held Out Of Monday’s Game

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee, rest) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against Philadelphia. Porzingis has not played in both legs of a back-to-back since early February, so the move is not entirely surprising. The big man is coming off of a dominant 31-point, 15-rebound effort Sunday, now having rattled off three […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/12/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA schedule has nine games on the main slate for Monday night. You'll have a plethora of players to choose from and matchups to target. Four matchups have a point total of 240 or higher. One matchup you'll definitely want exposure to is the Chicago Bulls versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Here are three tips on […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (4/12/2021): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

We kick off the NBA work week with a robust nine-game slate, one that does feature a couple of double-digit spreads but otherwise shapes up as what should be a competitive night. There are some particularly intriguing matchups in 76ers-Mavericks and Nuggets-Warriors, as well as a Nets-Timberwolves tilt in Minnesota that both James Harden and […]

Jorge Alfaro Scratched From The Lineup

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Don Mattingly had Alfaro in the lineup at first, but he will be replaced by Chad Wallach behind the plate and in the eighth spot in the batting order. The Marlins have catcher […]

Nets-Timberwolves Postponed Monday

Monday's contest between the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves has been postponed. The T-Wolves organization released a statement that said that the postponement was "the best decision" in light of a shooting that occurred in the state Sunday. There was no announcement for when the contest could be made up, but fantasy managers will want […]

Mets-Phillies Game Postponed Due To Inclement Weather

Monday's game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will now play a doubleheader on Tuesday. The first game is slated for Tuesday at 4:10 PM EST. Make sure to get any Mets and Phillies out of your lineups for Monday's action. Chase Anderson […]

Jorge Alfaro Back In The Lineup On Monday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Monday, batting eighth. Alfaro missed four games (including Sunday's suspended game) with hamstring tightness and there was some thought that he might be headed to the injured list. He must have recovered quickly over the weekend though, and will be back in […]

Kristaps Porzingis Might Rest Versus Sixers

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (rest) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so it's not surprising to see Porzingis questionable to play. The Mavs remain cautious with their superstar center, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to play. Maximilian Kleber and Dorian […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Will Miss Monday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He'll sit this one out due to personal reasons, but should return for their next contest. Naz Reid will likely be asked to join the starting five on Monday. He's averaging 14.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 […]

T.J. Oshie Adds Three Points in Capitals Victory

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie scored two goals and one helper in an 8-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Oshie's play has been impressive of late, compiling four goals and three assists in his last five games played. He is averaging just over 18:00 minutes of ice time per contest, and he has […]

Red Sox-Twins Game Postponed Due To Curfew

Updating a previous report, the game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins on Monday has been postponed due to curfew and the potential for planned protests near the area of Target Field in Minneapolis. There was some speculation that the game could just be moved back on Monday, but it has been now […]

Red Sox-Twins Game Monday Has Been Postponed

Monday's matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins has been postponed, according to Dan Roche of WBZ-TV. There are no official details as to the cause of the postponement, other than it is not related to weather conditions. There is unofficial speculation at the moment that the sudden postponement could be in […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the April 12th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

The Cut List: Week 3 - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider cutting from their teams. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, worth monitoring for replacing and someone on the hot seat but worth holding on to... for now. Moving forward, we'll also revisit the previous […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 2 Lineup Trends

Week two of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID IL and much more that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the team breakdowns. […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 3 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Baseball is in full swing and with it, our silly little game and the chaotic overreaction season that comes with early April. I love it, and most of you will find glorious waiver-wire gems coming from dropped players as fantasy teams give up too […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 3

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season - April 12th through April 18th. This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain […]

Wilson Ramos Trying To Motivate Tigers

Detroit Tigers catcher Wilson Ramos wasn't happy about the team's performance this past weekend as they were swept by the Cleveland Indians. After the series, Ramos told the press, "We need some more energy out there. We need to keep our head up. It's hard right now, losing four in a row, but we have […]

NBA Fantasy Weekly Streamers for Week 16 (Apr 12 - Apr 18)

To win your matchup Every week Your starting lineup You have to tweak Two games from a late-rounder Don't mean a lot You can do better With a streaming spot Here are my thoughts on the fantasy basketball streamers for Week 16. Upgrade To VIP: Win more with our NBA and DFS Premium Pass, get expert […]