Gary Sanchez Will Rest on Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is not in the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Friday. Austin Romine will draw the start and catch Sonny Gray, but this appears to be a routine day off for Sanchez. Fantasy owners can go ahead and bench Sanchez on Friday.

Chris Tillman Placed on DL

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman (back) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He allowed six runs over 1 1/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. He's posting a 10.46 ERA and 2.21 WHIP this season and could be on the DL with that "back" injury for quite some time. Tillman […]

Tommy Kahnle Could Return Soon

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (shoulder, biceps) could be activated off the disabled list before the end of the Yankees road trip from May 15-23. He resumed throwing off the mound this week, but still is not quite ready to return yet. Kahnle will need a few rehab appearances before he's ready to […]

Anibal Sanchez Throws Sim Game on Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) threw a simulated game on Friday without any issues. He might throw another sim game next week or start a rehab assignment. Sanchez was pitching well before his injury, but there is no spot for him in the Braves rotation anymore. He agreed to come out of the […]

Kosta Koufos Exercises Player Option for Next Season

Sacramento Kings forward/center Kosta Koufos will return to the Kings for at least one more season. On Thursday, Koufos exercised his $8.7 million player option for next season. He's entering his fourth year with the Kings, averaging 6.7 points and 6.6 rebounds in 19.6 minutes last season. He is someone that is only worth looking […]

Danilo Gallinari Won't Have Surgery on His Hand

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (hand) told Davide Chinellato that his right hand has not healed yet, but he won't have surgery on it. "I ruled out surgery for the moment but I have to understand better how to recover." Gallinari came back towards the end of the season, but sat out the last […]

J.J. Redick Wants to Return to the 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick said he and the Sixers have mutual appreciation for each other and he would remain in Philly next season if the money was right. He finished second on the team in scoring and was a veteran leader for the Sixers during their breakout season. Redick is someone worth considering […]

Heat Decline Option on Jordan Mickey

Miami Heat forward/center Jordan Mickey will become a free agent this summer after the organization declined his $1.6 million team option for next season. The 23-year-old averaged 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 12.3 minutes this season. He appeared in only 23 games for the Heat and clearly was not part of their […]

Pelicans Want DeMarcus Cousins Back Next Season

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said everybody on the team wants DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) on the roster next season. This is not surprising news, but the Pelicans did play their best basketball after Cousins went down. Cousins averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists over 48 games this season. ESPN reported earlier […]

Shane Larkin Expected to Miss Entire Series

Boston Celtics guard Shane Larkin (shoulder) is not expected to play in the upcoming playoff series versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston GM Danny Ainge said the team is planning on not having Larkin available for the entire Cavs series. The Celtics are hoping that Larkin could return before the end of the series, but that […]

Tommy Pham Will Start on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. He missed two games earlier in the week due to a groin issue. He will draw the start in center field and be in his normal leadoff spot in the lineup. He should be […]

Anibal Sanchez Scheduled to Throw on Friday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) is scheduled to pitch a simulated game on Friday. The Braves are concerned that Sanchez could re-aggravate his hamstring covering first base, but will test it out on Friday. Sanchez is prepping to rejoin the starting rotation, but will pitch out of the bullpen if he's asked to do […]

Dee Gordon Will Sit on Thursday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (toe) will not play against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. He is sitting out due to a bruised right toe. He suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off his toe. The Mariners do not expect Gordon to miss more than one game. Gordon should be back […]

Rougned Odor Expected to Be Activated on Friday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (hamstring) is expected to be activated off the disabled list on Friday. He will play again for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. He has been on the disabled list since April 9 due to a left hamstring strain. There is a good chance that he is in the Rangers […]

Pat Neshek Hopes to Return in June

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (shoulder) is hopeful to be able to return to the Phillies bullpen by June. He was shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. He has not pitched this season, but has been a reliable reliever when healthy. Fantasy owners should not bother hanging onto […]

Adam Wainwright Throws Bullpen Session on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Wainwright could be cleared to return for the Cardinals road trip this weekend, but nothing is official yet. The veteran righty threw five scoreless innings during a rehab start on Monday. Deeper league owners should consider picking up […]

Thabo Sefolosha Beginning Basketball Activites

Utah Jazz guard/forward Thabo Sefolosha (knee) said he's done some jogging and shooting, but is likely a month away from returning to normal basketball activities. He had knee surgery and is expected to spend most of his time in Switzerland. Sefolosha should be ready to play by the start of next season. However, he will […]

Rajon Rondo May Test Free Agency

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo did not commit to returning with the Pelicans next season. "We'll see how it goes," Rondo said about his upcoming free agency this summer. There won't be too many teams needing a point guard, so Rondo may end up back in New Orleans. DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) is the […]

Jaylen Brown Will Have Minutes Limit for Game 5

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) will have a minutes limit for Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. He was expected to come off the bench, but reportedly is in the starting lineup. Regardless, Brown is expected to see minutes in the mid-20s on Wednesday. He may draw the start over Marcus Smart, […]

Shane Larkin Ruled Out for Game 5

Boston Celtics guard Shane Larkin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Game 5 versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Head coach Brad Stevens said Larkin will be out on Wednesday and out for the "foreseeable future." They do not plan to have surgery at the moment, but that option has not been ruled out yet. […]

Bryce Harper is Not Starting on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (rest) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. This will be his first day off this season, but don't expect him to see many of those. He's currently battling an 0 for 19 slump, so hopefully a night off will help him get his groove back. Moises Sierra will […]

Darren O'Day Placed on Disabled List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Darren O'Day (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He has not pitched for the Orioles since May 4, and now it's obvious why not. The Orioles recalled Tanner Scott to take O'Day's spot on the 25-man roster. Most fantasy owners should not hang onto O'Day unless you have […]

Nate Karns Has Been Shut Down From Throwing

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Nate Karns (elbow) has been shut down from throwing and won't be traveling with the Royals on their road trip. It appears that Karns has suffered a setback while recovering from elbow inflammation. Karns was expected to return in April, but might not be back until possibly June. He belongs […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Won't Play on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is reportedly out of the lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. Mookie Betts will play center field with J.D. Martinez in right. Bradley has struggled in his career against Masahiro Tanaka. Bradley is not worth owning in standard leagues. He's possibly an option in deeper leagues, […]

Tommy Kahnle Throws Bullpen Session on Wednesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. He used all his pitches and reportedly felt "great" after throwing the session. Kahnle is expected to return to the Yankees bullpen by the end of May. He is only worth owning in leagues that count holds.

Pat Neshek Suffers Forearm Strain

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (forearm) has been shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. Neshek has missed all of the 2018 season thus far due to a shoulder injury. He will now be shut down for at least a week after suffering this strain. Neshek has not been […]

Brandon Drury Will Stay in Minors

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury (migraines) will stay in the minors, according to manager Aaron Boone. General manager Brian Cashman said two days ago that Drury would be activated sooner rather than later. There is a chance that Drury suffered a setback or possibly the Yankees are just being cautious. Regardless, Drury is not […]

Wade Miley Expected to Miss 4-6 Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley (obilque) is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks due to a right oblique strain. That means Miley will likely rejoin the Brewers in June or early July. The veteran lefty was posting a 1.42 ERA before he went down due to injury. However, Miley is not a strong […]

Greg Bird Will Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (ankle) will begin his rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Thursday. Bird is expected to spend 10-20 days on a rehab assignment, according to manager Aaron Boone. There is a chance that Bird rejoins the Yankees roster by the end of May. Fantasy owners with a DL slot […]

Justin Grimm Nearing Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Justin Grimm (back) is close to going out for a rehab assignment, according to manager Ned Yost. Grimm threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, and Yost told reporters that the session went "great." Grimm has given up 17 runs in seven innings this season. He should be back in the […]