This wasn't part of the plan. Coming off the draft in my 12-team league, I was optimistic that I had assembled a dynamic offense that... Full Story | Player Stats: Pujols | Price | Lincecum
Description: Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who was placed on the 15-day disbled list with a left hamstring strain two weeks ago, ran in the outfield before Tuesday\'s game, according to Dodgers.mlb.com.
Insight: Ramirez was placed on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring on May 4. He suffered the injury just four games after returning from the torn thumb ligament that cost him most of April. He was given a 4-6 week timetable on May 4.
Description: Astros starter Bud Norris aggravated his back injury Tuesday against the Royals and had to leave his start after six scoreless innings, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Insight: Norris left his previous start due to back spasms and had his next start pushed back from Sunday to Tuesday. The team is calling it "back tightness."
It's still very, very early, but it's time to take a first look at what might happen at your 2013 NFL fantasy draft day. Using the latest... Full Story Player Stats: Martin | Gronkowski
Description: Green Bay wideout Randall Cobb (954 yards receiving, 132 rushing) will be a main cog in the Packers\' air attack, even larger than last season with the departure of Greg Jennings, so the team is looking at other option for punt and kickoff returns.
Insight: Cobb amassed 964 yards in kickoff returns and 292 yards returning punts which made him an even better fantasy option in league which include return yardage. The team was working out running back Johnathan Franklin at the latest OTA.
Description: Bills No. 1 wideout Stevie Johnson has been cleared to participate in the team\'s OTAs. He has been struggling with a lingering back issue for a month.
Insight: Johnson has posted three consecutove seasons with 1,000 yards or more and averaged seven touchdowns per season. With new quarterbacks on the roster (Kevin Kolb, E.J. Manuel) it\'s important for Johnson and the receiving corp to get in as much work as possible.
A few years ago in the fictional town of South Park, Colorado, Al Gore delivered a warning.The former Vice President told us all to beware... Full Story | Player Stats: Conley | Duncan | James
Description: Pacers\' backup power forward Jeff Pendergraph is with his pregnant wife at the hospital and missed a second consecutive practice.
Insight: The Pacers hope he\'ll be available for Game 1 of the series with Miami, but he\'s only playing nine minutes in the playoffs and averaging 2.0 ppg and 2.6 rpg, so his fantasy value is minimal.
Description: It\'s doubtful that Celtics center Kevin Garnett will need offseason surgery on his injured foot/ankle. SOURCE: Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald
Insight: KG was hampered by foot issues over the final month of the 2012-13 campaign but it didn\'t seem to affect his performance in the playoffs as he averaged a team-leading 13.7 rpg in six contests. There\'s still an outside chance that Garnett could retire this summer. He\'ll probably wait to see what happens to Paul Pierce before making his decision.
Washington Capitals first-year coach Adam Oates talked about moving Alex Ovechkin to right wing as early as his interview for the job. Ovechkin... Full Story | Player Stats: Ovechkin | Kane | Kessel
Description: Detroit goaltender Jimmy Howard had 39 saves Monday in a Game 3 win over Chicago.
Insight: He\'s stopped 96 out of the 101 shots he\'s faced in the series (.950 save percentage). The Red Wings hold a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 coming up Thursday in Detroit.
Description: Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist acknowledged that he\'s been dealing with a shoulder injury but says that he has it "under control." SOURCE: The Bergen Record
Insight: Lundqvist was dominant versus the Capitals in round one but so far he\'s struggled against the Bruins (eight goals allowed in two games). He\'ll look to turn things around Tuesday in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden. Lundqvist is undefeated at home this postseason (3-0).
