Nikola Jokic Will Play In Game 2

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) will suit up for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. As expected, Jokic will be available despite dealing with a sprained wrist on his shooting arm. It would take a lot for the 28-year-old to sit out of a playoff game. This sounds like a minor injury, […]

Jose Alvarado Notches Second Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado came in to close down Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander has been the Phillies best option out of the bullpen this season. He recorded his first save on Tuesday and earned his second during this game. The Phillies have Craig Kimbrel and Seranthony Dominguez as […]

Adam Ottavino Converts Third Save

New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino was called upon to shut the door during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Normally, David Robertson is the closer for the Mets, but he pitched during the eighth inning of this game. That being said, Ottavino was handed the ball to protect a three-run lead. The […]

Chris Taylor Gets Back Into Action

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (side) was removed from Monday's game against the New York Mets. Afterwards, the organization said they planned to shut down Taylor for a few days. He wasn't in the lineup on Wednesday, but did get into action during the contest. Taylor pinch-ran for J.D. Martinez during the eighth […]

Madison Bumgarner Could Miss Next Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner is off to a horrendous beginning to the season. The left-hander was torched for seven runs over three innings of work during Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He holds a 10.26 ERA, 2.40 WHIP and 10/15 K/BB ratio across four starts this season. Following Wednesday's game, manager […]

Starling Marte Exits Early On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte exited early during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte was replaced by Mark Canha in right field to open up the sixth inning. It's uncertain why Marte was taken out of the game because it didn't look like he suffered an injury. He was 0-for-3 before being […]

Christian Arroyo Available On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He remains out of the lineup for the second straight game, but is available off the bench, according to manager Alex Cora. The 27-year-old suffered an injury during Monday's contest and hasn't played since then. Emmanuel Valdez will cover […]

Carlos Carrasco Placed On Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 16. The right-hander is dealing with right elbow inflammation, which could possibly explain his struggles to begin the season Carrasco holds a 8.56 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP through 13 2/3 innings this season. In a […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Out On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Carroll was scratched from the lineup, but this is nothing more than a routine day off, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to worry about Carroll dealing with any kind of injury. […]

Jacob deGrom Expected To Make Next Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (wrist) was forced to exit early during his start versus the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Luckily, the right-hander is feeling better now and is expected to make his next scheduled start. It sounds like the 34-year-old is dealing with wrist soreness, so this could be a day-to-day type […]

Mookie Betts Placed On Paternity List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has been placed on the paternity leave list on Tuesday. He will be away from the team for at least two days due to the birth of his child. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers have recalled Luke Williams from Triple-A. The 26-year-old will provide some extra outfield depth […]

Hunter Greene Signs Six-Year Extension

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene has agreed to a long-term extension with the organization. The two sides have come to terms on a six-year, $53 million contract extension. This new deal will buyout the first two seasons of Greene's free agency years. It's worth noting that this deal also includes a $21 million club […]

Jeffrey Springs Expected To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (elbow) was originally expected to miss roughly two months due to a nerve issue. Sadly, the left-hander received some unfortunate news on Tuesday. Springs is expected to require Tommy John surgery, which would end his 2023 campaign. It's a real shame as Springs was a legitimate breakout candidate. […]

Josh Hart Considered Doubtful For Tuesday

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (ankle) is considered doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 28-year-old exited early during Game 1 due to a left ankle sprain. He was able to get through a limited practice session on Monday. Despite that, Hart is considered doubtful for Tuesday's contest. His absence would […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Has Clean MRI

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) had his MRI results come back clean on Monday. That is good news after the superstar forward was forced to exit early during Sunday's playoff contest against the Miami Heat. The organization is optimistic that Antetokounmpo will be able to suit up for Game 2 on Wednesday. The fact […]

Michael Conforto Continues To Sit Out

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Miami Marlins. The organization was hopeful that Conforto would return here. Sadly, he'll miss his third game in a row due to left calf tightness. The Giants haven't placed Conforto on the injured list yet, so hopefully […]

Michael Harris II Cleared For Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) is expected to be cleared for batting practice on Monday or Tuesday. That is the last step before Harris is able to get back in the starting lineup. The 22-year-old has only played in seven games this season as he continues to deal with a lingering back issue. […]

Paul Goldschmidt Gets Day Off

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The superstar slugger will get a well deserved rest day on Monday. Through 16 games, he's hitting .322 with one home run and eight RBI with two stolen bases. Brendan Donovan will serve as […]

Ketel Marte Returning To The Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old returns to the lineup after getting a routine rest day on Sunday. Hopefully, the day off will help Marte get back into the swing of things. Through 14 games, Marte is hitting .218 […]

Spencer Steer Considered Day-To-Day

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Spencer Steer (knee) was removed during the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager David Bell said the MRI came back negative for structural damage on Steer's knee. That being said, the 25-year-old is considered day-to-day with right knee soreness. It doesn't sound like Steer is going to […]

Chas McCormick Remains Out On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (eye) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was removed from Friday's contest due to vision issues in his right eye. McCormick sat out a pair of games over the weekend, but it doesn't appear that he's ready to return yet. It's […]

Alejandro Kirk Absent On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old catcher. In his absence, Danny Jansen will serve behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Cristian Javier. DFS players should look elsewhere for […]

Coby White Wants To Remain With Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White is set to become a restricted free agent this summer. However, the former ninth overall pick from 2019 would like to remain with the organization. White mentioned he loves playing in Chicago, but understands at the end of the day it's a business. Appearing in 74 games, White averaged 9.7 […]

Josh Hart Limited During Monday's Practice

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (ankle) was able to get through a limited practice session on Monday. The 28-year-old suffered a left ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of their Game 1 matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Luckily, Hart was able to play through the issue and help his team get the win. However, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Hopeful For Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) was only able to play 11 minutes during Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat. The superstar forward was forced to exit early due to a lower back contusion. Luckily, the organization is optimistic about Antetokounmpo suiting up for Game 2. The two teams don't meet again until […]

Brad Boxberger Converts First Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Boxberger was asked to shut the door in the ninth inning versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. This comes one day after fellow relief pitcher Michael Fulmer blew the game. Boxberger did excellent with three strikeouts and only allowing one hit while securing the one-run victory for Chicago. He […]

Avisail Garcia Avoids Serious Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-handed slugger was hit by a 93 mph fastball in the wrist which led to his exit from the ballgame. Luckily, Garcia has avoided serious injury and has been diagnosed with a right wrist contusion. The X-rays came […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Long Toss Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) was able to throw a successful long toss session on Sunday. The right-hander appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a low-grade forearm strain. It sounds like the next step is for McCullers to mix offspeed pitches in his bullpen sessions. The hope is […]

Spencer Steer Removed During Sunday's Game

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Spencer Steer was removed during the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-handed slugger felt something after fielding a ground ball. The Reds decided to take the cautious approach and remove Steer from the contest. The expectation is that Steer will undergo further testing, but it's uncertain […]

Noah Davis Sharp In MLB Debut

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Noah Davis was recalled to make the start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The right-hander was excellent during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Seattle. He threw five scoreless innings with three hits allowed, and five strikeouts. Davis worked up his way up to 95 pitches before exiting the game. Fellow starter […]