Doug Fister Will Start on Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Doug Fister (hip) will officially return to the rotation on Wednesday versus the Oakland Athletics. Fister threw a bullpen session on Friday and Sunday and it sounds like he'll be ready to roll later this week. He's posting a 3.95 ERA through three starts with Texas this season. His first outing […]

Colby Rasmus Could Resume Swinging Soon

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colby Rasmus (hip) could resume swinging a bat by the end of the week. This is good news for the Orioles who could be getting Mark Trumbo (ankle) back within the next week or two. Rasmus could be out of action for a little longer than Trumbo because he's been down for […]

Ryon Healy Could Return Next Week

Seattle Mariners corner infielder Ryon Healy (ankle) went 1 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored in his second rehab game with Double-A Arkansas on Monday. He says his ankle feels great, but also that he's going to need plenty of at-bats to get his timing down before rejoining the Mariners. The 26-year-old […]

Mark Trumbo Continues Rehab Stint on Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (quad) will play first base at Double-A Bowie on Monday. He played one rehab game earlier this month before re-aggravating his injury. Trumbo is feeling much better now, but he's going to need a good amount of rehab at-bats before he joins the Orioles. He missed most of spring training, […]

Ervin Santana Could Start Mound Work Soon

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (finger) is "getting close" to throwing a bullpen session, according to Twins manager Paul Molitor. Santana began a throwing program roughly two weeks ago and is almost ready to begin mound work. He had a procedure on his right middle finger in early February. Santana is going to need […]

Chris Rusin Headed to Disabled List

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Chris Rusin (ribs) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. It's unclear how Rusin suffered the injury, but it must have happened during his appearance against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Rusin was a fantastic piece to the Rockies bullpen last season, but is only worth a look in the […]

George Hill is Questionable for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Game 5 versus the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Jose Calderon drew the start at point guard with Hill sidelined for Game 4. The MRI on Hill came back clean, but he can't seem to shake the injury. Hill said he had four shots in his back, […]

Josh Richardson is Questionable for Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (shoulder) is considered questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat originally called the injury a contusion, but have now changed it to a sprain. Richardson said he was going to play, and he did fight through the issue during Game 4. Losing Richardson would be a […]

Manu Ginobili Fully Expected to Play in Game 5

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Manu Ginobili (knee) is fully expected to play in Game 5 versus the Golden State Warriors. He briefly went down during Game 4 after banging his knee. However, Ginobili continued to play through the fourth quarter and is fully expected to be fine for Game 5. Ginobili was a huge factor […]

Fred VanVleet is Doubtful for Game 5

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Game 5 versus the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. It's not a good sign that VanVleet is considered doubtful two days in advance of the contest. However, VanVleet was able to get up some shots during Monday's practice. The Raptors are going to continue […]

Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston Will Play in Game 4

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) and guard Shaun Livingston (ankle) are both expected to play in Sunday's Game 4 versus the San Antonio Spurs. Both players went through practice on Saturday and are fully expected to play their normal amount of minutes on Sunday. Durant has downplayed the severity of the issue and […]

Tristan Thompson Will Play in Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Tristan Thompson will come off the bench for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Ty Lue. Thompson has played a total of two minutes in this series, but coach Lue believes Thompson brings a toughness that the Cavs have been lacking. DFS owners should not take the […]

George Hill is Questionable on Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers. An MRI on Hill's back revealed nothing major, so that's a relief for Cleveland. Hill continues to be bothered by back spasms, but will receive treatment and be re-evaluated after warmups. It sounds like Hill is basically a game-time […]

Josh Richardson Expects to Play in Game 5

Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (shoulder) says he plans to play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Philadelphia 76ers despite shoulder issue. Richardson suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, according to Shams Charania. However, the Heat are calling the injury a contusion and Richardson is expected to play Tuesday after getting a […]

Fred VanVleet is Doubtful for Game 4

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (shoulder) is doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 matchup with the Washington Wizards. He was originally listed as questionable, but VanVleet has now been downgraded to doubtful. He was forced to miss Game 3, but VanVleet said he did not anticipate sitting out any games. The Raptors are taking the […]

John Henson Ruled Out for Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 4 versus the Boston Celtics. He was listed as doubtful after sitting out Game 3, so it's not a surprise to see him inactive again. Tyler Zeller drew the start for Henson, but Thon Maker and Jabari Parker were the players that […]

John Henson is Doubtful for Game 4

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Sunday's Game 4 versus the Boston Celtics. Henson was forced to miss Friday's contest and it sounds like his status has not changed much. Tyler Zeller drew the start on Friday, but finished with two points and three rebounds in 19 minutes. Jabari Parker scored 17 […]

Maurice Harkless is Questionable for Game 4

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Maurice Harkless (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 4 versus the New Orleans Pelicans. He did not play well in Thursday's loss and could be dealing with soreness from his knee procedure last month. Harkless was playing fantastic before his surgery, but he may have come back too […]

Evan Turner is Questionable for Game 4

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is questionable for Saturday's Game 4 versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Turner went through parts of practice on Friday, so he might play after sitting out Game 3. Maurice Harkless (knee) is also being listed as questionable for this contest. Shabazz Napier and Pat Connaughton would […]

Donovan Mitchell is Questionable for Game 3

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (foot) is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mitchell scored a game-high 28 points in 43 minutes during Game 2. He was a game-time call for that contest, so he should be good to go for Saturday's game as well. The Jazz are likely just being […]

Kevin Durant, Shaun Livingston Expected to Play Sunday

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) and guard Shaun Livingston (ankle) practiced on Saturday and are expected to play on Sunday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. Head coach Steve Kerr said Livingston should be OK and that Livingston's injury is worse than Durant's ankle. It does not sound like either player is going […]

George Hill is Questionable for Game 4

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (back) is questionable for Game 4 versus the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Head coach Ty Lue said Hill is having an MRI and he could potentially miss Sunday's contest. Hill's back has been an issue for him since Game 1, but he continues to fight through the pain. There likely […]

Tyler Johnson is Expected to Play on Saturday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (thumb) is expected to play in Game 4 versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. Johnson hurt his left hand in the first quarter, but played through it. The X-rays on Johnson's hand came back negative, so it sounds like he'll be good to go for Saturday's contest. Johnson's minutes took […]

Evan Turner Practices on Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner (toe) is going through practice on Friday, according to Casey Holdahl. Turner did not play in Game 3 versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Maurice Harkless drew the start in place of Turner, but he finished with just five points. Harkless played 26 minutes despite Thursday being his […]

Kevin Durant Will Play on Sunday

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ankle) said he's "good" from the injury he suffered Thursday night. Durant says he will play against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. "It’s nothing," KD said. "It was a quick roll. It didn’t completely turn. I’m fine." Durant did head to the locker room before the game ended, […]

Kevin Love Will Play in Game 3

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (hand) will play in Game 3, according to head coach Ty Lue. "[Love] is good. He’s fine," Lue said. The X-rays were negative on Love's hand, so it sounds like DFS owners will be safe to deploy him on Friday versus the Indiana Pacers. Coach Lue did not put Love […]

Joe Young is Questionable on Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Joe Young (illness) is listed as questionable for Game 3 versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Young did not play in the first two games of this series. Darren Collison and Cory Joseph are ahead of Young in the rotation, so he does not see much playing time usually. Young did have […]

Stephen Curry Still Isn't Close to Playing

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is "still not close to playing," according to Marcus Thompson II. There was footage released on Thursday of Curry doing full-court work. However, Thompson's sources say Curry "isn't in the final stages of his rehabilitation." It sounds like Curry will be re-evaluated on Friday, so there should be […]

Ryan Anderson is Probable for Saturday

Houston Rockets forward/center Ryan Anderson (ankle) is probable for Saturday's Game 3 contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni. Anderson missed the final four games of the regular season and the first two games this postseason. However, the Rockets have taken care of the Wolves easily without Anderson or Luc Mbah […]

John Henson is Doubtful on Friday

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center John Henson (back) is doubtful for Friday's Game 3 versus the Boston Celtics. Henson logged in 37 minutes or more during the first two games in this series. He's averaging 9.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks and is the Bucks best rim protector. This is the first time Henson has been […]