Shohei Ohtani Fans Nine But Takes The Loss

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a strong pitching outing in the team's season opener against the Houston Astros on Thursday. He pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out nine. Unfortunately, he was tagged with the loss in the game as the Angels […]

Framber Valdez Throws 6 2/3 Scoreless Innings In Opener

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez helped get the team off to a strong start to the 2022 season on Thursday. Facing the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day, Valdez pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, one walk and no runs while striking out six. He earned the win as the team captured […]

Robbie Grossman, Austin Meadows At Top Of Order

Detroit Tigers outfielders Robbie Grossman and Austin Meadows will hit first and second, respectively, in the order in the team's season-opener against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Meadows, who was traded to the Tigers on Monday, will be making his debut for the team in the game. Manager A.J. Hinch revealed a few of […]

Pete Alonso Tests Negative For Concussion

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (head) was forced to leave Thursday's Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals after being hit by a pitch in the head. He went through concussion protocols and tested negative. According to Mets beat reporter Deesha Thosar, all Alonso ended up with was a swollen and bloody lip. […]

Aaron Judge And Yankees Remain Apart On Contract

The New York Yankees and outfielder Aaron Judge remain in talks for a contract extension. However, according to a report from Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman, the teams remain apart on the terms of the extension. The belief is that the Yankees have offered Judge a franchise record contract in terms of yearly salary for […]

Riley Greene Likely To Miss Over Six To Eight Weeks

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (foot) fractured his right foot during Spring Training. He was originally given a timeline of six to eight weeks, but according to a report from Lynn Henning of The Detroit News, Greene's recovery will likely take longer than originally estimated. The reasoning for the extended timeline has to do with […]

Daulton Varsho Leading Off On Opening Day

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/catcher Daulton Varsho is serving as the team's leadoff hitter on Opening Day against right-hander Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres. Varsho is starting in center field for the game. This is an ideal scenario for Varsho from a fantasy perspective. The 25-year-old is catcher-eligible in fantasy leagues, but should be seeing […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Leaves Opener With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (hand) was removed in the first inning of the team's Opening Day game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hayes appeared to have injured either his hand or wrist while attempting to make a diving catch in the field. Diego Castillo entered the game to take over for Hayes. Hopefully […]

Marcell Ozuna Hitting Cleanup On Opening Day

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna is slotting in as the team's cleanup hitter in his return to the diamond for Opening Day. The Braves are set to host right-hander Tyler Mahle and the Cincinnati Reds for the game. Ozuna has gone 3-for-9 with a home run and six RBI over his career against Mahle. This […]

Aristides Aquino Batting Second In Season Opener

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino is starting in right field and batting second in the team's season opener against left-hander Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Nick Senzel and Tommy Pham are rounding out the starting outfield for the team with Tyler Naquin starting the season on the bench. The right-handed Aquino had […]

Brandon Nimmo To Test His Neck Prior To Thursday's Game

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is preparing to test his stiff neck through some on-field work ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Washington Nationals. Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo states that Nimmo is feeling better today and that there appears to be a chance that Nimmo will be in the starting lineup, […]

Twins Likely To Use Six Starters To Begin The Year

The Minnesota Twins will likely use six starting pitchers in the team's first time through the rotation, according to the team's president, Derek Falvey. The team then plans to figure out a more permanent starting pitching strategy after that. The Twins acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack on Thursday and he will fill out the six-man […]

Max Scherzer Gets The Green Light To Start Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) is officially set to start the team's second game of the year against the Washington Nationals on Friday. The three-time Cy Young winner has been dealing with right hamstring tightness lately. However, according to Scherzer himself, he was able to pass all of the team's tests ahead […]

Mickey Moniak To Miss Six Weeks With Hairline Fracture

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Mickey Moniak (wrist) has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his wrist. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Moniak is expected to miss the first six weeks of the season. This is an extremely tough break for Moniak on many accounts. The former first overall pick suffered the injury in his […]

Josh Donaldson To Lead Off In Yankees Debut

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will be the team's leadoff hitter in his debut in Yankees pinstripes on Friday as the team takes on Nathan Eovaldi and the Boston Red Sox. Manager Aaron Boone had been discussing Donaldson as a potential leadoff hitter this spring, so it's not much of a surprise that […]

P.J. Tucker To Miss Final Two Regular Season Games

Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (calf) was diagnosed with a calf strain after undergoing an MRI. He is set to be re-evaluated in a week. This rules him out for the remainder of the regular season. The 36-year-old played in 71 games this season and started in 70 of them. He was a big factor […]

Maxi Kleber Questionable Versus Blazers On Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (ankle) has been tagged with a questionable designation ahead of Friday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 6'10" forward has missed each of the team's last two games with a sore right ankle. His absence has resulted in starting forward Dorian Finney-Smith taking on a heavier workload. DFS […]

James Johnson Waived By Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have waived veteran forward James Johnson. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the move was made in order for the team to convert the contract of forward Kessler Edwards to a standard contract ahead of the playoffs. Johnson had been sidelined for the team's last two games due to a non-COVID illness. He […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis Out Thursday Versus Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James (ankle) and center Anthony Davis (foot) have both been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. Point guard Russell Westbrook (shoulder) has been ruled out as well. The Lakers have been eliminated from postseason contention, so there's a good chance we've seen the last […]

Brandon Ingram Doubtful For Thursday Against Portland

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (hamstring) is listed as doubtful ahead of Thursday night's tilt against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 24-year-old is dealing with right hamstring tightness. He's played in each of his team's three games so far this month, but his shooting has been off over his last two games. He went […]

Jonas Valanciunas Set To Play On Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (ankle) is set to suit up for Thursday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Valanciunas sat out Tuesday's game due to a sore right ankle. Willy Hernangomez filled his spot in the starting five for the contest and wound up racking up 12 points and 12 boards over […]

Russell Westbrook Likely Sitting On Thursday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Golden State Warriors. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the expectation is that Westbrook will not suit up for the game. He's dealing with right shoulder soreness on top of the likely more important fact that the franchise has […]

Jayson Tatum, Al Horford Resting Thursday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) and center Al Horford (back) are both getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on the Milwaukee Bucks. Tatum's absence could open the door to more minutes for second-year small forward Aaron Nesmith. Unfortunately, Nesmith hasn't been able to produce much of anything when the minutes […]

Lonnie Walker IV Questionable For Thursday Against T-Wolves

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 23-year-old is dealing with lower back tightness. Walker has played in each of the team's three games so far this month, but he's been struggling with his shooting. Over the three-game stretch, […]

OG Anunoby Questionable For Thursday Versus 76ers

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (quad) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old has missed two straight games due to a right quadriceps contusion. Khem Birch has filled in for him in the starting five, but hasn't done much statistically apart from his eight boards and two blocks […]

Grayson Allen Doubtful For Thursday's Contest

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Grayson Allen (hip) is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Boston Celtics. The 26-year-old is dealing with left hip soreness. It's unclear whether or not the injury is related to the spill he took in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He was fouled by Bulls center Nikola […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Versus Celtics On Thursday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday night's game against the Boston Celtics. The Greek Freak has been a mainstay on the injury report as he's been dealing with right knee soreness, but he's mostly been playing through the injury. He's only missed one of the team's last six games. […]

Wendell Carter Jr. To Miss Thursday's Game Against Hornets

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (wrist) will be sidelined once again on Thursday as the team faces the Charlotte Hornets. The fourth-year pro hasn't been on the court since March 28 as he's been hampered by a left wrist sprain. He hasn't been ruled out for the season yet, but the team only has […]

Franz Wagner To Be Held Out On Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will not be suiting up for Thursday night's contest against the Charlotte Hornets. The rookie suffered a right ankle sprain in Tuesday's game. He left the game in the first quarter and did not return. With Wagner sidelined, we should see fellow University of Michigan alum Ignas Brazdeikis earn […]

Cole Anthony To Remain Out On Thursday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) will remain sidelined on Thursday when the team faces the Charlotte Hornets. The second-year pro suffered a left toe sprain in last Sunday's contest. This will be his second consecutive game on the sidelines. Markelle Fultz took Anthony's spot in the starting five for Tuesday's game and he's […]