Chris Rusin Could Return on Friday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin (ribs) had no issues facing live hitters Tuesday at Wrigley Field. He is eligible to return from the disabled list on Friday. It's unclear whether or not the Rockies plan to activate him then or if they'll have Rusin make a rehab stint. Regardless, he's only worth a look […]

George Hill Will Play in Game 1 on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is "good to go" for Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors, according to head coach Ty Lue. Hill was sidelined for three games during the first round, but did play in Game 7 versus the Pacers. Hill finished with 11 points, six rebounds, three assists, and a block in […]

Donovan Mitchell Says His Ankle is Fine

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) says his ankle is at "100 percent." Mitchell suffered a tweak to his ankle during Game 1 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. "There's no problem at all," Mitchell said. However, the Jazz will be without Ricky Rubio (hamstring), so Mitchell has become the focal point of the offense.

Stephen Curry Will Play on Tuesday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) will be available to play against the New Orleans Pelicans for Game 2 on Tuesday. Curry missed Game 1, but was expected to return for Tuesday's contest. However, he is expected to be limited in his first game back, so DFS owners should keep that in mind.

Corey Knebel Throws Batting Practice on Monday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (hamstring) threw a 25-pitch batting practice session on Monday. He completed his bullpen session on Friday without any issues. Brewers manager Craig Counsell will lay out the next steps on Tuesday or Wednesday, and Knebel could return as early as the next road trip if everything goes well. Knebel is […]

Stephen Vogt Will Begin Rehab Stint on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Biloxi on Wednesday. Vogt will begin catching games on Wednesday and that is a big step forward in his rehab process. He'll likely need 20-25 at-bats to get his timing down, but he could be back with the Brewers very soon. Vogt […]

Zach Eflin Will Start on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday. Reliever Victor Arano (shoulder) will head to the 10-day disabled list. Eflin is expected to take Arano's spot on the roster and start against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Eflin was pitching fairly mediocre at Triple-A this season, but could […]

Danny Espinosa Released by Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Danny Espinosa has been released after failing to make the MLB roster out of spring training. Espinosa was hitting .232/.271/.286 at Triple-A this season, but it was not enough for the Jays to keep him around. Espinosa will look to find a fit elsewhere, but he belongs on the waiver wire […]

Anibal Sanchez Expected to Start on Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) is expected to make his next start versus the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Sanchez threw a bullpen session on Sunday and did some running drills as well. He suffered a strained right hamstring during pregame workouts earlier this month. Sanchez is only worth a look in deeper […]

Miguel Cabrera is Out of Monday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cabrera left Sunday's contest versus the Orioles due to a left biceps spasm. He said that he felt better postgame, but the Tigers are considering Cabrera day-to-day for the moment.

Carlos Gonzalez Activated on Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (hamstring) has been activated from the disabled list on Monday. He's been sidelined for a week with hamstring tightness, but ran sprints on Sunday without any issues. Gonzalez will be on the bench for Monday's contest against the Chicago Cubs. David Dahl has played well since being promoted. It could […]

DJ LeMahieu Heads to Disabled List

Colorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He has not played since leaving Friday's contest due to right hamstring tightness. The Rockies have not given a timetable for LeMahieu's return, but he could be back as early as next week. Pat Valaika is expected to start at […]

Nick Kingham Will Remain in Starting Rotation

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham will remain in the starting rotation for at least one more start, according to manager Clint Hurdle. Kingham will draw the start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Steven Brault moves to the bullpen and Joe Musgrove (shoulder) continues to rehab. Kingham was fantastic in his MLB debut, but […]

Leonys Martin is Not Starting on Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Martin is suffering from some slight tightness in his hamstring. However, he is available to pinch hit and play defense, so it appears this is a minor injury. JaCoby Jones moves to center field and Victor […]

Scooter Gennett Won't Start on Monday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett (shoulder) won't be in the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. Gennett is scheduled to have an MRI on his sore right shoulder. He is available to pinch hit, but he will be shut down from throwing for a few days. This injury likely won't result […]

Miguel Sano Won't Play on Monday

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Miguel Sano (hamstring) won't play against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. This marks the third straight game that Sano has missed due to hamstring tightness. However, Sano was available off the bench on Sunday, so it appears he's close to returning. Eduardo Escobar will draw the start at third base […]

Ricky Rubio Likely Out 10 Days

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio (hamstring) will not play in Game 1 versus the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Rubio could miss 10 days or even the entire round, according to ESPN and other sources. He strained his hamstring in Game 6, but this is an injury that Rubio has dealt with before. Royce O'Neale […]

Luc Mbah a Moute Could Return on Sunday

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) believes he'll be ready to play in Sunday's Game 1 contest with the Utah Jazz. "I’ve done some stuff, workouts, a little bit of practice. I’m ready in my mind," said Mbah a Moute. He'll still need to be cleared by the training staff, but remains questionable […]

George Hill Will Play in Game 7

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) will play in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Head coach Ty Lue has not announced the starters, but it is assumed that Hill is going to draw the start at point guard. Hill has missed the last three games, so it's unclear if there are any […]

Stephen Curry is Questionable on Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is questionable for Game 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Head coach Steven Kerr said Curry went through 5-on-5 scrimmage on Friday and is questionable for Game 1. It sounds there won't be a clear indication on his availability until closer to game time. There is […]

Luc Mbah a Moute is Questionable for Game 1

Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute (shoulder) is questionable for Game 1 against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said on Friday Mbah a Moute was doubtful, but clearly something has changed. DFS owners likely won't get a final answer until D'Antoni addresses the media pregame on Sunday. Mbah a Moute […]

John Henson is Doubtful for Game 7

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Game 7 versus the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Henson has been sidelined since Game 2, but is traveling with the team to Boston. Thon Maker started at center in Game 6 and finished with four points and seven rebounds in 25 minutes. Tyler Zeller who was […]

Otto Porter Jr. is Questionable for Game 6

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (leg) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors. Porter has played in each of the first five contests of this series. However, it's clear that he is not playing at 100 percent and could miss this important contest. Porter is averaging 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and […]

George Hill is Questionable on Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 versus the Indiana Pacers. Hill has been sidelined the last two games after he tweaked his back earlier in the series. Jose Calderon has started at point guard for Games 4 and 5. He finished with six points, two rebounds and zero assists […]

Fred VanVleet Questionable for Game 6

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's Game 6 versus the Washington Wizards. VanVleet has missed each of the last three games, but does plan to go through shootaround. He's played a total of three minutes during this series. Delon Wright will serve as the primary backup behind Kyle Lowry if […]

A's Add Wilmer Font To Active Roster

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Wilmer Font has been added to the 25-man roster. The A's acquired Font from the Dodgers in exchange for lefty pitcher Logan Salow. Font was designated for assignment by the Dodgers after allowing 13 runs in 10 1/3 innings. He's expected to join the A's bullpen and pitch in low-leverage situations. […]

Jung Ho Kang Granted Work Visa

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has been granted a work visa to re-enter the United States and "will rejoin the Pirates in the coming days," according to Rob Biertempfel. Kang has not played in the MLB since 2016 and it's unclear what kind of shape he is in currently. This is surprising news, but […]

Ryon Healy Activated on Thursday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list. Healy missed a little over two weeks due to a Grade 2 sprain in his right ankle. He was off to an awful start before the injury, stashing a line of .091/.130/.136. He's worth an add in some deeper leagues […]

Matt Duffy Could Return on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (hamstring) could return from a rehab assignment as early as Friday, according to Marc Topkin. He is progressing well from a right hamstring strain and should be back with the Rays at some point during the weekend. Duffy is worth owning in deeper leagues but does not offer much […]

Mark Trumbo Could Be Activated on Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (quadriceps) will play rehab games at Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and Saturday. Trumbo could be activated from the disabled list and be back with the Orioles as early as Tuesday if everything goes well. He missed most of spring training and has not played for the big league club this […]