Mo Bamba Out On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. The big man was considered questionable coming into this game due to left ankle soreness. The Lakers will play it safe here and sit Bamba during this contest. He hasn't been a big part of […]

Kevon Looney To Come Off The Bench

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney will come off the bench for Thursday's Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors have decided to start JaMychal Green alongside Draymond Green, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins on Thursday. Looney has been fantastic on the boards recently, but the Warriors will play small-ball here. […]

Chris Paul Expected To Miss Game 3

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (groin) was unable to participate in Thursday's practice, according to head coach Monty Williams. The veteran guard suffered a groin injury on Monday, which could sideline him for part of the series. As of right now, the Suns don't expect Paul to be ready for Game 3 of this second-round […]

Jalen Brunson Remains Day-To-Day

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) was unable to do much during Thursday's practice, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. The team is currently considering Brunson day-to-day with right ankle soreness. Luckily, the Knicks don't play again until Saturday, so Brunson has plenty of time to rest and recover. Possibly, the Knicks were giving […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Game 3

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is considered questionable heading into Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The big man missed Game 1 due to a right knee sprain, so he'll likely remain on the injury report throughout the series. The Sixers were able to take Game 1 without Embiid. However, they dropped […]

Mike Budenholzer Fired By Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has been dismissed from his role as head coach of the organization. This shouldn't come as a huge shock after the Bucks' 4-1 playoff series loss to the Miami Heat in the first round. The Bucks finished with the best record in the NBA and were expected to have […]

Robbie Ray Has Successful Surgery

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. This is a disappointing end to the season for the left-hander, who was only able to make one start this season. He's expected to be sidelined until mid-season in 2024 after undergoing flexor tendon repair surgery and a full UCL reconstruction. […]

JJ Bleday Recalled On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday has been recalled from the minors ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The left-handed slugger was acquired from the Miami Marlins back in February in exchange for lefty reliever A.J. Puk. The 25-year-old has been on fire in the minor leagues early in the season. He's hitting .316/.429/.643 […]

Yan Gomes Placed On Concussion List

Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (concussion) has been placed on the 7-day concussion list on Wednesday. The veteran catcher hasn't played since exiting Monday's game after getting hit in the head by a backswing. The team isn't going to take any chances here with Gomes. It's worth noting that Gomes hasn't been officially diagnosed with […]

Jake Woodford Removed From Starting Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jake Woodford will be removed from the starting rotation. Manager Oliver Marmol said that Woodford will pitch in relief going forward with Adam Wainwright (groin) returning on Saturday. Woodford should be available out of the bullpen as early as Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Woodford holds a rough 5.72 […]

Jameson Taillon Could Be Activated Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (groin) could be activated from the injured list ahead of Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. Manager David Ross didn't rule out Taillon returning on Thursday when questioned by reporters ahead of Wednesday's contest. The right-hander recently threw a bullpen session as he works his way back from groin […]

Julio Rodriguez Returning To The Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) is in the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The 22-year-old was expected to return on Tuesday, but was a late scratch due to lingering back tightness. Rodriguez will now make his return to the field after a two-game absence. He'll bat leadoff and serve as the […]

Jacob deGrom Scheduled To Play Catch

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is scheduled to play catch at some point this week. The stud right-hander was recently placed on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation. The Rangers haven't given a clear timetable of when deGrom will be able to get back on the field. The fact he's going […]

Gary Sanchez Opts Out Of Contract

San Francisco Giants catcher Gary Sanchez has decided to opt-out of his contract with the team. The 30-year-old signed with the team following spring training, but had an opt-out clause if he wasn't promoted to the big league roster by May 1. Unsurprisingly, Sanchez has decided to move on from the Giants and attempt to […]

Aledmys Diaz Lands On Injured List

Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 30. The 32-year-old was forced to exit early during Saturday's game due to a left hamstring strain. The team was calling it a day-to-day issue, but they decided to place Diaz on the injured list. In a corresponding […]

Tyrone Taylor Activated, Starting On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. That is great news after it was reported Taylor was expected to get back on the field this week. He has been sidelined all of April due to a right elbow sprain. In a corresponding move, outfielder Blake Perkins […]

Tyler Stephenson Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Normally, Stephenson serves as the designated hitter or plays first base whenever he's not behind the plate. However, it appears the team is going to give Stephenson a rest day on Tuesday. The expectation is that […]

Corbin Carroll Remains Out On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Carroll will miss his second straight game after suffering a left knee contusion over the weekend. The 22-year-old was scheduled to undergo a precautionary MRI on Monday. The team hasn't given any updates on Carroll, so […]

Brandon Pfaadt To Debut On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt is officially being called up to make to his big league debut against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. The 24-year-old nearly made the MLB roster out of camp this season. So far, he's posted a 3.91 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a 30/6 K/BB ratio over five starts in Triple-A. […]

Shohei Ohtani Resting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is getting a rest day on Tuesday. The left-handed slugger will sit out of Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. It's the first rest day for Ohtani since April 12, so a much deserved day off for the superstar slugger. So far this season, Ohtani is slashing […]

De'Aaron Fox Won't Require Surgery

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) won't need surgery this offseason. The 25-year-old suffered a fractured left index finger during the postseason. Despite that, Fox continued to play and was excellent for the Kings in the playoffs. Sadly, it wasn't enough for them to get out of the first round. The good news is, Fox […]

Mo Bamba Questionable For Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. The big man is dealing with left ankle soreness, so the team will likely wait until closer to game time before making a final decision. Bamba has played a total of nine minutes during the […]

Harrison Barnes Wants To Remain With Kings

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes would like to remain with the organization going forward. The 30-year-old was asked about his future of the team following their playoff series loss to the Golden State Warriors. Barnes said that he understands it's a business, but he'd like to continue with this group going forward. Barnes saw his […]

Jimmy Butler Considered A Game-Time Decision

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (ankle) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 2 against the New York Knicks, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. This is tough as Butler has been red-hot in the playoffs. He suffered an ankle injury with around five minutes left in the fourth quarter on Game 1. Butler remained […]

Julius Randle Considered Questionable For Game 2

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (ankle) is listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. Randle has been dealing with a sprained left ankle, which forced him to miss Game 1 on Sunday. His absence would obviously hurt as the team is already down 1-0 in this series. Obi Toppin […]

Jalen Brunson Listed As Questionable For Game 2

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Miami Heat. The 26-year-old has been hot through the first six games of the playoffs. Brunson is currently the leading scorer for the Knicks in the postseason, so his absence would obviously be significant. His absence would mean […]

Joel Embiid Ruled Out For Game 1

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Game 1 against the Boston Celtics on Monday. As expected, the superstar big man is unable to play due to a sprained right LCL. His absence will mean that Paul Reed moves into the starting five for this game. It's worth noting that Reed […]

James Paxton To Make Another Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) will make at least one more rehab start with Triple-A Worcester. There was some hope that Paxton would jump back to the MLB with Garrett Whitlock (elbow) landing on the injured list. Despite that, Paxton is set to make another rehab start before hopefully join the team. […]

Miguel Rojas Activated From Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (hamstring) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday. This is great news considering Rojas has been sidelined since April 12 due to a left hamstring strain. It's worth noting that manager Dave Roberts mentioned Rojas won't be an everyday player upon his return. That means, fantasy […]

Enrique Hernandez Returning To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old has been battling an ankle issue that has sidelined him for a couple of days. Luckily, it appears he's over that and back at shortstop on Monday versus righty Jose Berrios. Hernandez […]