James Karinchak Optioned To Minors

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher James Karinchak has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. This is a bit of a surprise considering Karinchak has been pitching fairly well this season. He's posting a 3.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 38/19 K/BB ratio across 32 appearances. The expectation is that the 27-year-old will be back on roster […]

Brent Rooker Not Playing On Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine rest day for the right-handed slugger. Rooker has cooled off quite a bit since his red-hot month of April. Now, he's slashing .263/.363/.505 with 12 homers and 36 RBI in 50 […]

Joey Gallo Beginning Rehab Assignment On Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A St. Paul. The left-handed slugger landed on the injured list last week due to a left hamstring strain. It's great to see that Gallo is ready to begin getting into game action again. At this pace, […]

Ryan Mountcastle Sitting Out On Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) is absent from Friday' starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals. The 26-year-old is feeling under the weather, so the team will give him a day off to rest. This doesn't sound like anything serious, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Anthony Santander will cover first base […]

Julio Urias Won't Return This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (hamstring) was expected to make his return from the injured list and pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Despite recent reports, Urias won't be ready in time to pitch this weekend, according to manager Dave Roberts. It sounds like the 26-year-old felt lingering discomfort in his hamstring […]

Xander Bogaerts Returning To The Lineup On Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He has missed each of the last four games due to wrist soreness. Luckily, Bogaerts was able to avoid the injured list and is back in the lineup here. He'll bat fifth and play shortstop […]

Jo Adell Absent On Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old made his season debut versus the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. He blasted a 451-foot home run off Drew Smyly in what ended up being a victory for the Halos. A day later, Adell is […]

Pierce Johnson Removed From Closer Role

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Pierce Johnson has been officially removed from the closer role, according to manager Bud Black. The right-hander has been struggling lately, so it's not surprising that the Rockies have decided to make a change. This season, Johnson holds a 7.50 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, with 33/17 K/BB ratio across 24 innings of […]

Alex Kirilloff Gets Rest Day

Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This appears to be a routine rest day after Kirilloff played in the last three games. He has been hot, hitting .307/.440/.466 with three home runs and nine RBI in 24 games this season. The […]

Jorge Polanco Absent For Friday's Game

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. As expected, Polanco won't play here after being removed early during Thursday's game due to left hamstring tightness. The hope is that the 29-year-old will just need a few days of rest and can […]

Yordan Alvarez Officially Placed On Injured List

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. This was expected after manager Dusty Baker mentioned Alvarez was likely to end up missing time. The left-handed slugger is dealing with a right oblique issue that forced him to exit early on Thursday. The organization will have […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. To Miss Fifth Straight Game

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This marks the fifth game in a row that Gurriel has missed due to a lingering groin issue. At this point, it's fair to wonder whether Gurriel will require a trip to the injured list. […]

Jake Fraley Remains Out On Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This marks the third game in a row that Fraley has missed due to a wrist contusion. It sounds like a minor issue, so the organization is hopeful to avoid the injured list. In the […]

Anthony Bass Designated For Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass has been designated for assignment by the organization on Friday. Bass recently shared an anti-LGBTQ+ video on social media. The highly-publicized off-field controversy was enough for the Blue Jays to move on from the 35-year-old. He has been struggling this season, posting a 4.95 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and […]

Cole Irvin To Start On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cole Irvin will get the nod versus the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. This marks the first time that Irvin as made a start since April 13. He was solid in Triple-A, posting a 3.21 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 22/4 K/BB across seven starts in Norfolk. It's uncertain if the 29-year-old […]

Chase Claypool Getting Praise From Coaching Staff

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool is reportedly in a better place with the offense, according to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. In early February, Getsy said he sees a chance for Claypool to see "a lot of opportunities" this season. However, that was before the Bears traded for wide receiver D.J. Moore. Despite that, Claypool […]

Eddie Jackson Returns To OTAs

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (foot) recently returned to practice in OTAs. The two-time Pro Bowl safety suffered a Lisfranc injury near the end of November. Jackson appears to be in good shape and has been limited individual drills early in the week. It sounds like Jackson is heading in the right direction and he […]

Carson Wentz An Option For Raiders?

Free-agent quarterback Carson Wentz is still searching for a new home as training camp quickly approaches. The former first round pick only played in eight games last season, but is still capable of contributing on an NFL roster. Recent rumors have Wentz as a possible option for the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is […]

Puka Nacua Receives Praise From Coaches

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been impressive during practice, according to head coach Sean McVay. The rookie wideout has stood out in each of the three practices the team has held. The Rams selected Nacua in the fifth round during this year's NFL Draft. He was expected to be a depth option, […]

Hunter Renfrow Receiving Little Trade Interest

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is reportedly on the trade block, but has been receiving little interest. The 27-year-old is heading into his second-to-last year of his contract extension. The Renfrow trade rumors started after the Raiders signed wideout Jakobi Meyers during free agency. The acquisition of Meyers made Renfrow expendable, but it […]

Dwight Howard Wants To Play For Kings

Free-agent center Dwight Howard recently mentioned that he wants to play in the NBA again before he retires from basketball. The veteran big man has not played in the NBA since the 2021-2022 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard spent all of last season in Taiwan, but it appears he's ready to make his […]

MarJon Beauchamp To Play In Summer League

Milwaukee Bucks forward MarJon Beauchamp is set to play with the Bucks Summer League team in Las Vegas in July. The Bucks selected Beauchamp with the 24th overall pick in last summer's draft. He averaged 5.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists in 13.5 minutes in 56 games during his rookie campaign. The hope is that […]

Tyler Herro To Remain Out For Game 4

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. There was some optimism that Herro would suit up for this game, but that won't happen. The 23-year-old reportedly went through a full workout on Thursday, but it appears that wasn't enough to clear him for game […]

Jamal Murray Dealing With Minor Injury

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (hand) was a huge contributor during Wednesday's Game 3 victory over the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old made history during this game as he was the first player to post 10-plus assists in each of his first three Finals appearance. However, Murray did suffered a floor burn on his left hand […]

Khris Middleton Has Successful Surgery

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) underwent successful surgery on Thursday. The 31-year-old underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure to address a lingering knee issue. He's expected to be fully recovered and back on the court by early July. Middleton only appeared in 33 games for the Bucks this past season. He could be a free […]

Shaedon Sharpe Appears To Be Off-Limits

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe appears to be off-limits in recent trade talks. The organization is reportedly open to moving the third overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. However, Sharpe is off-limits in any trade discussions as the Blazers believe he has the potential to be an All-Star. Sharpe mainly played a limited […]

Josh Hart Expected To Opt Out

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart is expected to opt-out of the final year of his contract and head to free agency. Hart would be an unrestricted free agent if he decides to decline his player option that is worth roughly $12 million. Hart was a key part of the Knicks roster as he helped […]

Andre Drummond Likely To Exercise Player Option

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond is expected to exercise his $3.3 million player option for the 2023-2024 season. The big man had a minimal role in Chicago last season, but did play in 67 contests. He averaged 6.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 12.7 minutes per game. Drummond was effective off the bench, […]

Gary Trent Jr. Could Be Leaving Toronto

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is expected to opt out of his $18.5 million player option for the 2023-2024 season. The assumption is that the 24-year-old would be able to earn more per year in free agency. One team that has been listed as a possible suitor for Trent is the Orlando Magic. Trent […]

Tyler Herro To Go Through Workout On Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (wrist) has already been ruled out for Game 3 versus the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since he fractured his wrist at the beginning of the playoffs. The good news is, Herro is expected to go through another full workout on Thursday. This workout should be […]