Carlos Narvaez The Favorite For Backup Catching Duties

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez appears to have the upper hand to win the backup catching role behind starter Connor Wong to begin the 2025 season. Boston acquired Narvaez from the division-rival New York Yankees at the winter meetings. The 26-year-old made his big-league debut last year but […]

Myles Turner Ruled Out For Saturday

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Turner only played five minutes on Thursday before exiting the game due to a possible concussion. The Pacers are calling his absence a neck strain, so Turner appears to have avoided going into concussion protocol. The […]

Connor Wong Adds Muscle This Offseason

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that Boston Red Sox Connor Wong looked noticeably stronger at Fenway Fest after he spent the offseason "eating a lot" in order to make himself more durable. Wong hit .327 with an .857 OPS through the end of June last season but tailed off offensively in the second half, both […]

Andre Drummond Returns To Action

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. The big man has missed eight games because of a left toe injury. Drummond's return is timely, as the 76ers will be without Guerschon Yabusele (knee) on Friday. He will share backup center duties with Adem Bona, which limits […]

Guerschon Yabusele Out On Friday

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will not play on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. He is unavailable for the third time this season after the team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. Yabusele's absence allows Justin Edwards to keep ahold of a starting spot, even with Paul George back in action. […]

Brook Lopez Cleared For Action

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (knee) will play on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Lopez recently missed one game due to a back issue and is currently nursing a knee contusion. However, the ailment will not keep him off the court Friday night, as the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Lopez […]

Jusuf Nurkic Won't Make Hornets Debut On Friday

According to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic won't make his Hornets debut on Friday versus the San Antonio Spurs. The big man was traded from the Phoenix Suns on Thursday before the NBA Trade Deadline. Nurkic has only played two games in 2025 and averaged 16.0 minutes per game off […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Not Play On Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee's superstar is experiencing tightness in his left calf and is not yet ready to return to action after initially being listed as questionable on the injury report. With Antetokounmpo still sidelined, we should see another […]

J.T. Compher On Track To Return To Action Saturday

Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher (upper body) is expected to rejoin the action on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Compher has missed five games with an upper-body injury. The versatile forward skated on the fourth line and worked with the second power-play unit during Friday's practice. Compher's last appearance also came against the […]

Cubs Invite Matt Shaw, Moises Ballesteros, James Triantos To Spring Training

The Chicago Cubs are bringing infield prospects Matt Shaw and James Triantos, and catcher/first baseman Moises Ballesteros to major-league spring training this year as non-roster invites. Per MLB Pipeline, Shaw is ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in baseball, with Triantos checking in at No. 73, and Ballesteros at No. 69. If the Cubs […]

Mavrik Bourque Available Friday

Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (face) will rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Kings. The young forward was struck in the face by a puck last Sunday during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and missed Tuesday's matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. However, he is now good to go again. Bourque […]

Leodalis De Vries, Ethan Salas Invited To Spring Training

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that infielder Leodalis De Vries and catcher Ethan Salas will be non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. Per MLB Pipeline, De Vries is the No. 18 prospect in all of baseball in 2025, with Salas checking in at No. 33. Both prospects are only 18 years […]

Tage Thompson Could Return On Saturday

According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (concussion) "looks good" ahead of Saturday's contest against the Nashville Predators. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during the morning skate, but he is trending toward a return. The 27-year-old has missed the previous contest due to a concussion. However, […]

Sidney Crosby Ruled Out For Friday's Contest

According to Josh Getzoff of the Pittsburgh Penguins, center Sidney Crosby (upper body) will not play on Friday evening against the New York Rangers. Crosby sustained this injury during their shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Crosby was able to skate on his own during Thursday's morning skate but has not been […]

Jakob Poeltl Ruled Out Friday Against Thunder

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hip) is suffering from a hip pointer and will not suit up on Friday for their contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 29-year-old will miss his second consecutive game after getting hurt against the New York Knicks earlier in the week. Since Kelly Olynyk was traded to the New […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday 2/7/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

There are just six games tonight, but we could see several star players return from injury and a few others make their debuts on new teams after being traded earlier in the week. I'm going to break down the slate for FanDuel, and I always make it a point to recommend some higher-priced players for […]

DraftKings NBA DFS Picks for Today (Friday, 2/7/25): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

As the dust settles from a wild and crazy NBA Trade Deadline, Friday night's schedule features six games on the main DFS fantasy basketball slate, which starts at 7:00 p.m. ET. The contests include some very interesting matchups and a chance to see some new looks from some teams if their recent acquisitions are available. […]

Yasmani Grandal Drawing Interest On Open Market

According to Francys Romero, catcher Yasmani Grandal is drawing interest from at least three teams on the open market. The 36-year-old has 13 years of MLB experience and would likely be deployed as a depth catcher in an organization. Last season, the switch-hitter logged 72 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates. During this stint, Grandal posted […]

Brayden Point Leads The Way On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point led the way during their 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday evening as he tallied three points. In the opening frame, Point tallied the primary assist on Jake Guentzel's power-play goal. Then, in the third, Point would find the back of the net on a wrist shot […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/7/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Friday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions about further strategy and […]

Joel Embiid Off The Injury Report For Friday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is off the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Pistons. The 2023 NBA MVP missed a month before returning for Tuesday's win over the Mavericks. Despite the layoff, he had an impressive showing, amassing 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. As expected, Embiid wasn't available on […]

Chet Holmgren Off The Injury Report For Friday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (hip) is off the injury report for Friday's matchup with the Raptors. The 22-year-old had an excellent start to the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks. However, he suffered a hip fracture during the Nov. 10 meeting with the Golden State Warriors and has been […]

Jonas Valanciunas Available For Team Debut On Thursday

Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Valanciunas was acquired by the Kings from the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The assumption is that Valanciunas is going to operate as the primary backup center to Domantas Sabonis. Valanciunas was putting up fairly decent numbers in Washington, […]

Steven Adams Ruled Out For Thursday

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man only managed to play 13 minutes during Tuesday's game and appears to be dealing with a left ankle injury. His absence should mean that Jock Landale will be asked to be the primary backup […]

Alexandre Texier Out On Thursday

St. Louis Blues center Alexandre Texier (illness) will not play on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 25-year-old Frenchman will be replaced in the lineup by Mathieu Joseph (illness), who is ready to return from a one-game absence. After two solid seasons with the Ottawa Senators, Joseph has struggled to find his footing in St. […]

Shane Pinto Will Not Play On Thursday

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was injured in a meeting with the Lightning and will miss at least one game due to an upper-body ailment. Josh Norris (undisclosed) is also out, leaving Ottawa without two of its top three centers. […]

Jason Dickinson Expected To Miss A "Couple Of Games"

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (ankle) is set to miss the rest of this week's action. Blackhawks interim head coach Anders Sorensen announced that Dickinson is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, ruling him out for a "couple of games." Chicago returns to action on Friday against the Nashville Predators and is also scheduled to meet […]

MLB Owners To Discuss Push For Salary Cap

The Athletic's Evan Drellich reports that Major League Baseball owners will discuss whether to pursue a salary cap at this week's meetings in Florida. According to people briefed on the talks, opinions among owners are mixed, but time remains to discuss the topic, as the collective bargaining agreement doesn't expire until after the 2026 season. […]

Jusuf Nurkic Traded To Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets acquired Jusuf Nurkic from the Phoenix Suns in a trade on Thursday before the NBA Trade Deadline, along with a first-round pick in exchange for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick. The Hornets traded away Mark Williams to the Lakers and Nick Richards to the Suns earlier during the […]

James Wiseman Traded To Toronto

The Toronto Raptors are acquiring center James Wiseman along with cash from the Pacers ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. Wiseman was the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft in 2020, but the 23-year-old has yet to establish himself as an NBA contributor. He played just one game for the Pacers this year […]