Jimmy Butler Won't Make Excuses

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler was recently asked about the health of his ankle heading into the NBA Finals. He responded by saying, "Nobody cares. You don't, either. I'm still expected to do my job at a high level if I take the floor, which I will. We're going to be okay. We're going to […]

Oscar Tshiebwe Heads To NBA Draft

Kentucky center Oscar Tshiebwe announced on Wednesday that he will forego his remaining college eligibility. He was the national player of the year during the 2021-2022 season, but decided to return to Kentucky for another season. In 32 games, Tshiebwe averaged 16.5 points, 13.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks with Kentucky this […]

Tyler Herro Officially Out For Game 1

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 1 versus the Denver Nuggets, according to head coach Erik Spoelstra. He continued by saying that Herro isn't quite there yet as far as returning to the court. There have been recent reports that Herro is targeting a Game 3 return. It's […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out On Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (neck) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The veteran slugger will miss his third straight game due to lingering neck stiffness. The good news is, Rizzo was able to take batting practice and field grounders ahead of Wednesday's game. The assumption […]

Royce Lewis To Sit Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. The 23-year-old will get a rest day after going 3-for-9 with a home run and 4 RBI in his first two MLB games. It appears the Twins still plan to manage his workload considering he's coming off […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts Two Homers

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani came ready to play during Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The two-way superstar blasted a pair of home runs off righty Lance Lynn in what ended up being a 12-5 victory. He might've hit a third home run, but the Angels decided to pinch-hit for Ohtani in […]

Aaron Hicks Removed Early During Team Debut

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Aaron Hicks was making his team debut on Wednesday, but sadly it didn't last long. The switch-hitting outfielder was forced to leave the game early due to muscle cramps. The organization didn't give many more details about the issue, so it's assume to be a minor problem. He was off to a […]

Jalen Beeks Records First Save Of The Season

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jalen Beeks was asked to try and shut the door versus the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. The Rays decided to use Jason Adam in the eighth inning, so he wasn't available for the final frame. The team decided to put Kevin Kelly out there to begin the ninth, but he […]

Raisel Iglesias Fires Perfect Ninth Inning

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias was asked to take the mound with a two-run lead versus the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The right-hander struggled with his command on Tuesday, but was able to bounce back nicely here. Iglesias fired a perfect ninth inning to help the Braves get a 4-2 victory. He needed only […]

Owen Miller Returning On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Owen Miller (forearm) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Miller was pulled from Sunday's contest after getting hit by a pitch in the forearm. It appears the extra rest day on Monday was all Miller needed to get back to full health. He'll cover […]

A.J. Puk To Begin Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher A.J. Puk (elbow) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment in Double-A Pensacola on Thursday. The left-hander has been sidelined since May 14 due to left elbow nerve irritation. The good news is, Puk has been progressing nicely over the last few weeks. The expectation is that Puk will […]

Kevin Kiermaier Remains Out On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran outfielder exited early during Saturday's game due to back discomfort. As a result, Kiermaier will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. It sounds like this is a minor issue, so fantasy managers […]

Aaron Civale To Return On Friday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (oblique) will make his return to the mound for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander has been sidelined since early April due to a left oblique strain. He posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with eight strikeouts during his two starts before landing on the injured […]

Alec Bohm Returning On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. He sat out of Sunday's contest versus the Atlanta Braves due to hamstring tightness. Luckily, it appears that was only a minor issue as Bohm will be back in the lineup on Tuesday. He'll […]

Brent Rooker Remains Out Of The Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This marks the second day in a row that Rooker has sat out for rest purposes. He did pinch-hit during Monday's game, but was replaced on the bath paths after drawing a walk. That being said, possibly […]

Tyronn Lue Expected To Remain With Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue is reportedly gaining interest from other organizations around the league. There have been reports that the Phoenix Suns have interest in Lue being their next head coach. However, Lue is currently under contract with the Clippers and isn't a viable option for Phoenix. It seems highly unlikely that […]

Nick Nurse To Become 76ers Head Coach

The Philadelphia 76ers have finished their search for their next head coach. Nick Nurse has agreed to become the next head coach of the Sixers. He was rumored to be considered for both the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks head coaching gigs. Instead, he lands with the Sixers, which could be the best solution for […]

Yasmani Grandal To Sit Out On Monday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This appears to be a routine day off for the switch-hitting catcher. The 34-year-old has been banged up recently, but appears to finally be back to full health. Seby Zavala will draw the start behind […]

Marcus Stroman Fires Complete-Game Shutout

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman put together a masterpiece on the mound during Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning before giving up a leadoff single to Wander Franco. He allowed only a pair of baserunners in what ended up being his fourth career […]

Paul Blackburn Activated, Starting On Monday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (finger) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday. The right-hander missed the first two months of the regular season due to a right thumbnail injury he suffered in spring training. He posted a 4.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, with 89 strikeouts over 111.1 innings last season. Blackburn […]

Brent Rooker Absent On Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This appears to be a routine day off for Rooker who has struggled at the plate lately. He's slashing .196/.284/.320 with two homers and 10 RBI in 24 games in May. Hopefully, a rest day will help […]

Cedric Mullins To Undergo Further Testing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) was pulled early during Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The left-handed slugger suffered a right groin strain while trying to beat out an infield single in the eighth inning. Manager Brandon Hyde mentioned that Mullins will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers […]

Lars Nootbaar Exits Early On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (back) was forced to exit early during Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. It sounds like the 25-year-old was removed due to back spasms. He suffered the injury while tracking down a flyball in the third inning. This doesn't sound like a serious injury, so fantasy managers should […]

Zach LaVine Could Leave Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine might be headed elsewhere sooner than expected. Insider K.C. Johnson is skeptical that the Bulls are committed to LaVine for the full length of his contract. The two sides agreed to a massive extension that keeps LaVine in Chicago through the 2025-2026 season. However, the Bulls could be headed in […]

Bucks Hire Adrian Griffin As Head Coach

The Milwaukee Bucks have finalized a deal with Adrian Griffin to become the next head coach of the organization. Griffin has been an assistant coach in the league since 2008, but most recently was with the Toronto Raptors. He spent the last five seasons as the assistant in Toronto before taking the Bucks job. It'll […]

Mavericks Not Interested In Kyrie Irving Sign-And-Trade

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is set to become a free agent this summer. The superstar guard recently mentioned that he's in no rush to sign a new deal. It sounds like the 31-year-old is going to take his time before deciding where his next home is going to be. There have been rumors that […]

Malcolm Brogdon Expected To Play In Game 7

Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (forearm) is expected to suit up for Monday's Game 7 against the Miami Heat. Brogdon only played eight minutes during Game 5 due to a right forearm strain. The 30-year-old was held out of Saturday's Game 6 victory due to the issue. His absence allowed more minutes for Derrick White […]

Julio Urias To Throw Bullpen Session On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday. The left-hander skipped his bullpen session over the weekend after experiencing discomfort while playing catch. It doesn't sound like a serious setback, but the Dodgers are going to monitor Urias closely over the next few days. The 26-year-old […]

Cody Bellinger Resumes Baseball Activites

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) has resumed baseball activities, including work in the batting cage. The left-handed slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday after he hyperextended his left knee. He hasn't progressed to running yet, but that will probably be the final hurdle before he's cleared to return to the […]

Merrill Kelly Strikes Out 10 Batters

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has been on a hot streak lately. That continued versus the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The right-hander threw six innings, allowing four hits, and struck out 10 batters in the 4-2 victory. Kelly has won five of his last six starts, giving up a total of 10 runs […]