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Myles Turner Unavailable On Monday
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. It appears this is going to be a rest day for Turner while he continues to recover from a lower back issue. His absence should mean that Isaiah Jackson moves into the starting five. Jackson has been a... Read More
Calais Campbell To Meet With Lions
Free-agent defensive end Calais Campbell is scheduled to visit with the Detroit Lions on Thursday. The 36-year-old continues to meet with teams before he decides where he wants to play next season. The expectation is that Campbell wants to join a contender in what could be his last season in the NFL. He finished with... Read More
Bryan Edwards Joins Saints
Free-agent wide receiver Bryan Edwards has signed with the New Orleans Saints. The details of the contract haven't been announced, but it's assumed to be a one-year deal. The 24-year-old will reunite with his former teammate Derek Carr in New Orleans. The former third round pick has failed to solidify a role for himself in... Read More
Deandre Hopkins Granted Permission To Seek Trade
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been given permission to speak with other teams regarding a possible trade. The veteran wideout is seeking a new contract and the Cardinals don't appear to have any interest in giving it to him. Hopkins is entering his age-31 season, but still has plenty left in the tank.... Read More
49ers Planning To Exercise Brandon Aiyuk's Option
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is expected to remain with the team for at least one more season. The team is reportedly going to exercise Aiyuk's fifth-year option. Although, it's also worth noting that the 49ers have received trade interest in regards to Aiyuk. That doesn't come as a shock after Aiyuk posted... Read More
Brock Purdy Viewed As Starter
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) has earned the right to start, according to general manager John Lynch. He continued by saying that Purdy is the leader in the clubhouse. The 23-year-old is currently recovering from a torn UCL that he suffered during the NFL Championship Game. That being said, Purdy is not expected... Read More
Lamar Jackson Requests Trade
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson decided to take to social media right before head coach John Harbaugh was going to speak to the media on Monday. Jackson claims he asked to be traded on March 2nd due to the Ravens lack of interest in meeting his value. The team claims that the two sides are... Read More
JT Brubaker Could Miss Time
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker (elbow, forearm) is expected to undergo further testing to determine the severity of his injury. Manager Derek Shelton mentioned that Brubaker is likely to begin the season on the injured list. It's a shame after Brubaker posted a strong 26/3 K/BB ratio across 17 1/3 innings (five starts) this... Read More
Juan Soto Likely To Play On Opening Day
San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (oblique) looked good during Monday's minor league spring training contest. The 24-year-old mentioned afterwards that he's excited to be healthy enough to play on Opening Day. It sounds like Soto is going to be ready despite him dealing with a mild left oblique strain that he suffered earlier in... Read More
Owen Miller Makes Opening Day Roster
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Owen Miller has made the Opening Day roster. It's a bit surprising, but Miller did play well this spring. He'll serve in a versatile super-utility role for the Brewers. Miller slashed 243/.301/.351 with six home runs, 51 RBI last season with the Cleveland Guardians. He beat out outfielder Joey Wiemer for a... Read More
Anthony Volpe To Bat Ninth In Debut
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is likely to bat ninth on Opening Day, according to manager Aaron Boone. The 21-year-old came into camp as a longshot and officially won the starting shortstop spot over the weekend. Volpe is well deserving of the spot after hitting .314 with three homers, five RBI and five stolen... Read More
Joey Votto To Begin Season On Injured List
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) confirmed that he will begin the season on the injured list. The 39-year-old continues to work his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. Votto will head to Triple-A to finish his rehab until he feels ready to rejoin the big league roster. The left-handed slugger was able to... Read More
Tyler Wells Likely To Make Roster
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells is likely to make the Opening Day roster. The current reports are that the O's are planning to option top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A to begin the season. That means, Kyle Bradish and Wells are the two most likely candidates to make the roster. Wells appears to... Read More
Grayson Rodriguez Won't Make Opening Day Roster
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is expected to head to Triple-A to begin the 2023 season. The 23-year-old is one of the top pitching prospects in the league, but the team feels like he needs a little more time in the minors. That could be true considering Rodriguez allowed 15 runs (12 earned) on... Read More
Buddy Hield Listed As Out For Monday
Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield (illness) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. This is a shame considering Hield has played in every game this season until this point. Luckily, this shouldn't be a long absence considering he's dealing with a non-COVID related illness. His absence should mean Jordan Nwora and... Read More
Luka Doncic Available On Monday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will be available for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 24-year-old received his 16th technical foul on Sunday, which results in a one-game suspension. However, it appears that foul was rescinded by the league. That means, Doncic is available and should play his normal role in Monday's contest. This... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo To Sit Out On Monday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. It appears the 28-year-old superstar is dealing with a minor knee issue, so the team is going take the cautious approach here. The Bucks should be fine without Antetokounmpo against the tanking Pistons. His absence should open up... Read More
De'Aaron Fox Available On Monday
Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is good news after Fox missed Saturday's contest due to right hamstring soreness. The expectation is that Fox won't be limited after a one-game absence and slide right back into the starting five. That also means, Davion Mitchell will... Read More
Joel Embiid Won't Suit Up Versus Nuggets
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The big man was questionable heading into this game, but has been officially ruled out after workouts on Monday morning. The Sixers will likely use a committee approach to try and fill the void. That means, P.J. Tucker,... Read More
James Harden On Track To Play Monday
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (Achilles) is on track to suit up for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. It appears the veteran guard is ready to get back on the court after missing the last three games due to Achilles soreness. The Sixers can certainly use Harden's help with Joel Embiid (calf) on the... Read More
Matt Strahm To Begin Season As Starter
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm will begin the season as the fifth starter, according to manager Rob Thompson. It was reported earlier in the spring that Strahm was going to be a multi-inning reliever this season. However, the injury to Ranger Suarez (forearm) has changed the Phillies plans for Strahm. He's expected to throw around... Read More
Yoan Moncada Removed Early On Sunday
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) has been removed early during Sunday's Cactus League matchup against the Colorado Rockies. It sounds like the switch-hitting infielder was removed was a precaution due to lower back stiffness. This doesn't sound like an issue that is going to force Moncada to be placed on the injured... Read More
Leury Garcia Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster
Chicago White Sox infielder Leury Garcia is not expected to make the Opening Day roster. The 31-year-old has struggled, hitting .222 with a homer, two RBI, and two stolen bases this spring. It sounds like Hanser Alberto has beaten out Garcia for a reserve infielder spot on the roster. It's uncertain what is going to... Read More
Bryan Shaw Released By White Sox
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bryan Shaw has been released by the organization on Sunday. The 35-year-old joined the team on a minor-league deal this spring. Despite a strong showing, Shaw has been released from his contract. The right-hander posted a 1.08 ERA 1.32 WHIP and a 4/5 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings this... Read More
Wander Franco Optimistic For Opening Day
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quad) underwent an MRI exam on Sunday to find out the severity of his injury. The team announced that the results were favorable and Franco could be healthy enough to play on Opening Day. That is good news after Franco was forced to exit early on Saturday due to... Read More
Triston McKenzie Pulled During Sunday's Start
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (arm) was pulled early during Sunday's Cactus League contest. The team is saying that McKenzie's removal from the contest was a precautionary measure. McKenzie was only able to pitch one inning before exiting the game due to arm tightness. It sounds like the team believes this is a minor... Read More
Amed Rosario Discussing Extension
Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario is reportedly talking extension with the organization. It sounds like the organization has reached out to Rosario's agent about a possible extension. Despite that, there isn't strong inclination that a deal is going to get done between the two sides. Rosario has mentioned he enjoys playing in Cleveland and doesn't... Read More
Caleb Martin Available For Saturday's Game
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Martin appears to be fine for this game despite dealing with left knee soreness. He should resume his normal role as the backup forward to Kevin Love. Martin has been playing well lately. providing 11th-round value over the last two... Read More
Trae Young Ejected On Saturday
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been ejected from Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Young was not happy with an offensive foul on him. He responded by throwing the ball at an official. That resulted in Young getting tossed out of Saturday's contest. Dejounte Murray will move into the starting five for at least... Read More
Chris Duarte Won't Return On Saturday
Indiana Pacers forward Chris Duarte (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He only managed to play five minutes before exiting the game due to left ankle soreness. This could very well be an issue that sidelines Duarte longer than just this game. That being said, Jordan... Read More