Taylor Ward Remains Out Of The Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This marks the third game in a row that Ward has been held out of the lineup. He's slashing .227/.303/.320 with four homers and 17 RBI, so it's understandable why the Halos would hold him […]

Brandon Marsh Scratched On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (shoulder) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old didn't play on Monday due to a shoulder issue. It's unclear if his absence on Tuesday is for the same reason, but it's assumed that's why he has been pulled from the lineup. Regardless, Dalton Guthrie […]

James Harden Could Get $200-Plus Million Deal

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden had a disappointing end to his 2022-2023 season, but it's unlikely to hinder his value this summer. The veteran guard could reportedly land a four-year, $200-plus million deal. The Sixers are only able to offer Harden $210 million and other teams can offer slightly less than that. The 33-year-old is […]

Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson Finalists For Bucks Coaching Job

The Milwaukee Bucks have begun to limit down their search for a new head coach. It appears they've narrowed their group to Nick Nurse, Kenny Atkinson, and Adrian Griffin for their vacant head coaching job. All three of these coaches are legitimate candidates, but Nurse is probably the best option between the three of them. […]

Tyler Herro Continues Making Progress

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) is reportedly making progress, but remains without a timetable to return. The 23-year-old broke multiple fingers on his right hand during Game 1 of the first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. He underwent surgery and was ruled out for six weeks. That being said, he'll likely still be out […]

Lakers Want To Re-Sign Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to re-sign guard Austin Reaves and forward Rui Hachimura this offseason. Both players are set to be free agents this summer, but the Lakers would reportedly like for them to return. Honestly, both players have been pleasant surprises for Los Angeles. The Lakers are currently still alive in the […]

Rui Hachimura To Start In Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura will move into the starting five for Monday's Game 4 matchup versus the Denver Nuggets. The Lakers are down 3-0 in the series, so head coach Darvin Ham has decided to mix it up. Hachimura will move into the starting unit with Jarred Vanderbilt heading to the bench. He'll […]

Steve Nash Meeting With Raptors

Head coach Steve Nash is meeting with the Toronto Raptors regarding the team's head coaching vacancy. Nash is an NBA legend and recently began dipping his toes into the coaching. He spent parts of three seasons as the Brooklyn Nets head coach before being let go after seven games this past season. On paper, the […]

Paul George Plans To Resume Workouts Next Week

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (knee) recently mentioned that he plans to resume workouts as early as next week. The 33-year-old injured his knee in late March and missed the entire postseason because of it. George was hopeful to return in the second round, but the Clippers were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in […]

Kevin Love Considered Probable For Game 4

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (leg) is considered probable for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics, according to Erik Spoelstra. The veteran forward got off to a hot start in Game 3, but his night ended shortly after that. Love was forced to exit after five minutes due to a left leg issue and […]

Carmelo Anthony Retires From Basketball

Free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony has decided to retire from basketball on Monday. After 19 seasons, Melo has decided to call it a career. He'll go down as one of the greatest scorers of all time. He currently ranks ninth on the all-time NBA scoring list. He began his career in Denver after being drafted third […]

Lars Nootbaar Absent On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The left-handed slugger will get a rest day after playing in 29 straight contests. The 25-year-old outfielder is batting .258/.384/.371 with three homers, 15 RBI and five stolen bases in 34 games. Oscar Mercado will cover […]

Ezequiel Duran Gets Rare Rest Day

Texas Rangers second baseman Ezequiel Duran is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a rare rest day for the right-hander slugger. He has played in 22 straight games, so Duran could use a day off. He's slashing .308/.348/.526 with seven homers, 23 RBI in 33 […]

Eric Lauer Gets Placed On Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. The left-hander made his return to the rotation on Saturday. Sadly, it didn't go as planned, Lauer allowed six runs over three-plus innings of work. He'll now head to the injured list with a left shoulder impingement. The […]

Chas McCormick Absent On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this issue isn't injury related. The Astros only have so many spots available, so they've been forced to mix-and-match in the outfield. McCormick will take a seat here, while […]

Gavin Stone Officially Recalled On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone has been recalled to take the mound on Monday versus the Atlanta Braves. As expected, Stone will join the Dodgers rotation in place of Dustin May who is currently injured. The 24-year-old posted a 4.04 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 41/19 K/BB ratio across eight starts in Triple-A this […]

Nicky Lopez Activated, Playing On Monday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (abdomen) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since late April after undergoing an appendectomy procedure. Before that, Lopez was slashing .200/.323//.291 with seven RBI and two stolen bases in 18 games. The expectation is that he's going to heat […]

Hunter Dozier Gets Designated For Assignment

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier has been designated for assignment on Monday. This comes as a bit of a surprise considering Dozier had one year remaining on his four-year, $25 million deal that he signed in 2021. The 31-year-old has been struggling the last few seasons with a lackluster .679 OPS in his […]

Yasmani Grandal Hitless In Return

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (hamstring) made his return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The switch-hitter returned after a three-game absence due to a hamstring issue. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in what ended up being a 5-2 win for the White Sox. Grandal managed to […]

Shohei Ohtani Delivers Another Stellar Performance

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani looked strong on the mound during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander allowed one run off a Carlos Correa RBI double in the third inning. After that, Ohtani settled down and allowed two total hits over six innings of work. The 28-year-old also struck out nine batters […]

Michael Wacha Throws Six Scoreless Innings

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha was sharp on the mound during Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander threw six scoreless innings, only allowing five hits, while striking out four in the 7-0 win. Wacha did have times where he got into trouble, but was able to work out of it […]

Jaime Barria Named Monday's Starter

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jaime Barria has been named the starter for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Phil Nevin has decided to go with Barria over Chase Silseth who was originally scheduled to start. Now, Silseth will return to his high-leverage role out of the bullpen. Barria has been terrific out of […]

Justin Verlander Looks Fantastic On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander made easy work of the Cleveland Guardians during Sunday's contest. The 40-year-old gave up a solo home run to Jose Ramirez in the first inning. After that, Verlander settled in and shut down the Guardians for the rest of the game. He went eight innings, three hits allowed, […]

Corey Kluber Expected To Remain In Rotation

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber will remain in the starting rotation, according to manager Alex Cora. The right-hander dropped to 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA and 1.54 WHIP following Sunday's loss to the San Diego Padres. He continues to struggle through his first nine starts of 2023. The Red Sox are expected to […]

Kendre Miller Misses Rookie OTAs

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (knee) was unable to participate in rookie OTAs. This is unsurprising news considering Miller tore his meniscus in January. The TCU product hasn't been cleared for rookie workouts. Despite the injury, New Orleans decided to select Miller in the third round of this year's draft. The 20-year-old rushed […]

Sean Clifford Will Get Chance At No. 2 Job

Green Bay Packers quarterback Sean Clifford will have a chance to earn the No. 2 job behind Jordan Love to begin the season. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said Danny Etling and Clifford will both get a chance to earn the spot in camp. The organization wants to see what they have in these young players […]

Josh Downs Impressing The Colts

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has been receiving high praise from Colts wide receiver coach Reggie Wayne. "He's the player I think we were missing, A guy who's agile, who's versatile who can win on the option routes. I think he's the right fit for us," says Wayne. The expectation is that Downs is […]

Tank Bigsby Could Be No. 2 Back

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby should have the inside track to the No. 2 job in the backfield, according to John Shipley. The rookie back was reportedly impressing the team during OTAs last week. The Jags selected Bigsby in the third round of this year's NFL Draft. The Auburn product could very well earn […]

Ty Montgomery Could Be Third-Down Back

New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery has a great chance at being the third-down back, according to former Patriots RB coach Ivan Fears. If healthy, Montgomery can be a reliable option in the backfield. Sadly, Montgomery has experienced problems staying healthy as he's only played in 21 games over the last three seasons. He […]

Hunter Harvey Earns Second Save

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Harvey was asked to protect a two-run lead versus the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. The right-hander did excellent as he struck out two batters while throwing a perfect inning to earn his second save of the season. Kyle Finnegan collected the save on Saturday, so possibly the team is trying […]