Munetaka Murakami Exits with Hamstring Tightness

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) was removed early during Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Murakami appeared to have suffered a hamstring injury while running to first base in the third inning. He was pulled from the contest due to hamstring tightness and is expected to undergo further testing. Before leaving, Murakami […]

Jacob Gonzalez Lifted From Triple-A Contest, Set for Promotion?

Chicago White Sox infielder Jacob Gonzalez was lifted early during Friday's game with Triple-A Charlotte. Gonzalez is likely headed to the big leagues with Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) being pulled from Friday's contest versus the Detroit Tigers. The assumption is that Murakami will require a stint on the Injured List, which could give Gonzalez his first […]

Jung Hoo Lee is Returning on Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) was activated off the 10-day Injured List on Friday. Lee will start in right field and bat sixth against right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Friday. Lee has been out since May 22 due to a back strain. Before the injury, Lee was slashing .268/.311/.385 with three home runs, […]

Roman Anthony is Shut Down from Swinging

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony appears to have suffered a setback during his rehab process. Anthony reportedly felt discomfort while hitting off a tee on Thursday. As a result, Anthony has been shut down from swinging the bat for now. This is the second time that Anthony has suffered a setback while rehabbing his […]

Jimmy Crooks Ticketed for Major Role on MLB Roster?

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday. He'll join the big league roster after slashing .262/.412/.567 with 13 home runs across 39 games in the minors this season. Manager Oliver Marmol has made it clear that Crooks was not brought up to sit on the bench. He should get […]

Eury Perez is Placed on 15-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Friday. This comes after Perez was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent additional testing, which revealed a right hamstring strain. The team hasn't revealed how long they expect Perez to […]

Aaron Nola Goes on Paternity Leave List

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was placed on the paternity leave list on Friday. The right-hander will be away from the team for a few days while he welcomes a new member to his family. Nola is currently scheduled to take the ball against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Nola should be back […]

Abner Uribe Gets One-Game Suspension

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe has been suspended one game by the MLB for his inappropriate celebration during Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Uribe did a crotch-chopping celebration toward the Cardinals' dugout following an inning-ending strikeout. He is appealing the suspension and is available to pitch until the appeal is heard and […]

Ben Brown is Worth Adding During Breakout Campaign

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown is in the midst of a breakout campaign and is quickly becoming a top waiver wire option. The right-hander is coming off his best start of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Brown tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while striking out seven batters. Overall, Brown owns […]

Jacob Latz is Top Option for Saves in Arlington

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz appears to be running away with the closer job in Arlington. Latz earned his sixth save of the season when he recorded four outs to slam the door against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He did allow a home run in that game, but he remains arguably the best […]

Connelly Early is Becoming a Must-Add Pitcher

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Connelly Early is quickly becoming a must-add fantasy option. The southpaw has been solid on the mound over his last handful of starts. Most recently, Early tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits, and striking out seven batters in the win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has […]

Graham Ashcraft is Placed on 60-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Graham Ashcraft (elbow) was placed on the 60-day Injured List on Friday. Ouch, this is a tough break for the Reds with Ashcraft being one of the team's best relievers this season. The expectation is that he'll be sidelined until around August due to a UCL sprain in his right forearm. […]

Coleman Crow to Start on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Coleman Crow is scheduled to take the mound against the Houston Astros on Friday. Crow joined the team on Tuesday, with Logan Henderson (back) landing on the 15-day Injured List. The expectation is that Crow is going to take the vacant spot in the rotation until Henderson is ready to return. […]

Carson Williams Optioned to Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Carson Williams was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday. Williams will head back to the minors after struggling during his short stint with the big league club. Across 33 plate appearances, Williams slashed .100/.156/.133 with three RBI and two walks. Brandon Williamson (back) was activated off the Injured List, so Williams […]

Andrew McCutchen is Designated for Assignment by Rangers

Texas Rangers outfielder Andrew McCutchen has been designated for assignment by the organization. It seems his time in Arlington has come to an end after an ugly beginning to the season. This season, McCutchen is 14-for-73 at the plate with one home run and five RBI across 37 games. The 39-year-old will look to play […]

Tyler Samaniego to Operate as Opener on Friday

Boston Red Sox reliever Tyler Samaniego will serve as the opener during Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Samaniego was recalled on Thursday, with Garrett Whitlock (knee) heading to the Injured List. Samaniego has been impressive with a 1.04 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, with 13 strikeouts across 18 appearances with the Red Sox this season. He […]

Nick Gonzales Exits Early with Knee Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Gonzalez was seen limping out of the box during his at-bat in the second inning. He was removed shortly after that, with Tyler Callihan replacing him at third base. Gonzales was hitless in his lone […]

Konnor Griffin is Dealing with Forearm Soreness

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (forearm) wasn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Griffin sat out of Thursday's contest due to right forearm soreness. This sounds like a day-to-day type of issue, so it remains to be seen if Griffin will suit up for Friday's game versus the Minnesota Twins. […]

Esmerlyn Valdez Optioned to Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. He'll head back to the minor leagues after playing only five games in the big leagues. During that span, Valdez went 2-for-16 with two home runs, five RBI, and struck out nine times. The Pirates likely want to see his strikeout rate improve, […]

Jalen Williams is Active for Game 6

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is active ahead of Thursday's Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs. Williams is back in action for the first time since Game 2 of this series. This is great news for the Thunder, who can certainly benefit from his two-way ability. Despite being active, the Thunder will […]

Thomas Sorber is Optimistic About Playing in Summer League

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thomas Sorber (knee) missed all of the 2025-2026 season while recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee. He was the 15th overall pick in last year's draft, but only made it through a few workouts before suffering a season-ending injury. Sorber is reportedly progressing well and believes he'll be […]

Terry Rozier Gets Hit with New Charges

NBA veteran Terry Rozier hasn't played since the 2024-2025 season due to charges of alleged sports gambling. Federal prosecutors filed new charges against Rozier this week. Rozier allegedly took a bribe to exit early during a game with the Charlotte Hornets in March of 2023. During that game, Rozier had five points and two assists […]

NBA Approves New Anti-Tanking Rules

The NBA Board of Governors has approved a new anti-tanking policy on Thursday. The new rules were passed with a 29-1 vote, with the Memphis Grizzlies being the lone vote against it. These new rules are a direct response to the obvious tanking that happened during the 2025-2026 season. Teams such as the Utah Jazz, […]

Mitchell Robinson Suffers Broken Pinky, Remains Without a Timetable

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) could be in danger of missing some time after suffering an injury earlier this week. Robinson has been diagnosed with a broken right pinky finger and remains without a timetable to return. The 28-year-old has been a key contributor as a reserve player for the Knicks. He averaged […]

Jared McCain Moves into Starting Five

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain will move into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. McCain will make his first start of the series with Ajay Mitchell (calf) and Jalen Williams (hamstring) both ruled out. The Thunder are looking to bounce back after losing Game 4. They'll shake […]

Joe Mazzulla Wins Coach of the Year

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla won the 2025-2026 Coach of the Year award on Tuesday. This is a well-deserved honor after what Mazzulla accomplished this season. The Celtics came into the season with low expectations, knowing they were going to be without Jayson Tatum for the majority of the year. Despite being without arguably […]

Jalen Williams is Ruled Out for Game 5 on Tuesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) has been officially ruled out ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs. Williams hasn't played since he re-aggravated his hamstring during Game 2 of this series. The hope is that Williams can get back on the court before this series is over. The Thunder will […]

Zion Williamson to See More Versatile Role

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is expected to be used in a variety of different ways next season. New head coach Jamahl Mosley recently said he wants to help tap into Williamson's full potential. He continued by saying Williamson is a high-IQ player who can handle more playmaking responsibilities. Last season, Williamson averaged 21.0 […]

Kenny Atkinson to Remain Cavaliers Head Coach Next Season

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is expected to remain with the organization for the 2026-2027 season. There was speculation that the Cavs would let go of Atkinson following the team's poor performance against the New York Knicks in the Conference Finals. The Cavs blew a 22-point lead in Game 1 of that series and […]

Dennis Schroder is Ruled Out for Game 4 on Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (illness) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's Game 4 against the New York Knicks. Schroder was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It will ultimately force him to miss this game and possibly the rest of this series with the Cavs down 3-0 […]