Giannis Antetokounmpo Hopeful For Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) was only able to play 11 minutes during Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Miami Heat. The superstar forward was forced to exit early due to a lower back contusion. Luckily, the organization is optimistic about Antetokounmpo suiting up for Game 2. The two teams don't meet again until […]

Brad Boxberger Converts First Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Boxberger was asked to shut the door in the ninth inning versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. This comes one day after fellow relief pitcher Michael Fulmer blew the game. Boxberger did excellent with three strikeouts and only allowing one hit while securing the one-run victory for Chicago. He […]

Avisail Garcia Avoids Serious Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-handed slugger was hit by a 93 mph fastball in the wrist which led to his exit from the ballgame. Luckily, Garcia has avoided serious injury and has been diagnosed with a right wrist contusion. The X-rays came […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Long Toss Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) was able to throw a successful long toss session on Sunday. The right-hander appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a low-grade forearm strain. It sounds like the next step is for McCullers to mix offspeed pitches in his bullpen sessions. The hope is […]

Spencer Steer Removed During Sunday's Game

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Spencer Steer was removed during the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-handed slugger felt something after fielding a ground ball. The Reds decided to take the cautious approach and remove Steer from the contest. The expectation is that Steer will undergo further testing, but it's uncertain […]

Noah Davis Sharp In MLB Debut

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Noah Davis was recalled to make the start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The right-hander was excellent during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Seattle. He threw five scoreless innings with three hits allowed, and five strikeouts. Davis worked up his way up to 95 pitches before exiting the game. Fellow starter […]

Julius Randle Will Suit Up For Game 1

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (ankle) will play during Saturday's Game 1 contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is the first time that Randle has suited up for a game since March 29. The team won't have Randle on a minutes limit, but they will monitor his conditioning. The expectation is that Randle is […]

Cameron Payne Could Miss Sunday's Game

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 28-year-old missed the final game of the regular season and two of the last five games. Despite that, it sounds like Payne is heading in the right direction ahead of their first-round matchup. Lately, Payne has […]

Gabe Vincent Listed As Questionable For Sunday

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. It's worth noting that Vincent was questionable for both play-in contests, but ended up playing in them. He struggled during the victory over the Chicago Bulls, so hopefully he can get back on track here. His absence […]

Kyle Lowry Questionable For Game 1 On Sunday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Lowry was limited to 20 minutes during their play-in victory over the Chicago Bulls. He posted a huge 33-point game on Tuesday, so maybe the team was being cautious with Lowry. The expectation is that Lowry is […]

Isaac Okoro Will Play In Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (hamstring) will suit up for Game 1 against the New York Knicks on Saturday. The 22-year-old missed the final six games of the regular season due to left knee soreness. However, it appears he's feeling better now and should resume his spot in the starting five. Dean Wade and Lamar […]

Joe Musgrove To Make Rehab Start On Sunday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe, shoulder) is scheduled to make his final rehab start on Sunday for Single-A Lake Elsinore. The right-hander has been working his way back from a fractured toe. However, Musgrove suffered a shoulder injury during his rehab assignment. That being said, he had his timetable to return pushed […]

Ramon Urias Removed From Saturday's Game

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (head) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Urias was taken out after getting hit in the head by a pitch. He was hit by a 96 mph fastball, which is obviously always a scary moment. Luckily, Urias was able to get up and walk off […]

Michael Harris II Won't Return On Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) won't make his return from the injured list on Monday. The organization was hopeful that Harris would be activated on Monday, which is the first day he's eligible to return from the injured list. Manager Brian Snitker confirmed on Saturday that it won't be happening. Harris hasn't even […]

Chas McCormick To Miss Saturday's Game

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (eye) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. He'll miss this game after exiting early during Friday's game due to vision issues. It's unknown if this is a serious issue, so fantasy managers should consider McCormick day-to-day right now. Mauricio Dubon will serve as […]

Michael Conforto Comes Off The Bench On Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) was pulled out early during Wednesday's game due to left calf tightness. He missed Friday's game because of it, but was able to at least take an at-bat on Saturday. Conforto came off the bench as a pinch-hitter during Saturday's loss to the Detroit Tigers. He struck out […]

James Outman Not Playing On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The left-handed slugger has been off to a hot start to the season. He's hitting .289 with three home runs and 10 RBI through the first 12 games of the season. However, it appears the […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting On Friday

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 29-year-old appears to be getting a routine day off on Friday. He has struggled with the bat, so he could certainly use a day off to try and get back in a groove. Through […]

Jeffrey Springs Expected To Miss Two Months

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (elbow) is expected to miss at least two months of action, according to Marc Topkin. It sounds like the team is still gathering information, but they believe it's more serious than just a nerve issue. Fantasy managers should prepare for Springs to miss significant time because of this […]

Michael Conforto Remains Out On Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The left-handed slugger was pulled out of Wednesday's contest due to left calf tightness. It appears Conforto is still being bothered by the issue, but he hasn't been placed on the injured list yet. At […]

Seiya Suzuki To Make 2023 Debut

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. As expected, Suzuki will make his highly-anticipated 2023 season debut on Friday night against Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since the beginning of spring training due to an oblique issue. He's ready to play now after […]

Dansby Swanson Returning On Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) is returning to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Swanson exited Tuesday's contest due to tightness in his side, He sat out of Wednesday's contest and the Cubs were off on Thursday. It appears Swanson is feeling good enough to get back in the […]

Jordan Walker Sitting Out On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jordan Walker (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is a good time for a rest day after Walker's 12-game hitting streak came to an end on Thursday. Despite that, Walker has been on fire to start the season, so expect him […]

Gio Urshela To Rest On Friday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Gio Urshela (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The right-handed slugger has been off to a hot start this season. He's hitting .341 with three RBI, so he's earned a day off. Luis Rengifo will cover shortstop duties while Brandon Drury […]

Masataka Yoshida To Miss Third Straight Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The team was hopeful that Yoshida would return here, but he'll miss his third straight contest. It's uncertain at the moment whether or not Yoshida will require a trip to the injured list. At the moment, it […]

Seiya Suzuki Likely To Be Activated On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday, according to general manager Carter Hawkins. The 28-year-old should be eased back into action after missing all of spring training due to injury. Suzuki looked good during his rehab games, so hopefully it won't take long for him […]

Javier Baez Returning To The Lineup

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The right-handed slugger was removed from Thursday's game. Manager A.J. Hinch pulled him out after Baez lost track of how many outs in the second inning. Hopefully, this was a wake-up call for the young slugger. […]

Cameron Payne Still Not Practicing

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (back) continues to sit out of practice. The 28-year-old is still dealing with a lower back issue that he suffered last week. At the moment, it's uncertain if Payne will be ready for the beginning of the first round. The Suns would likely ask Landry Shamet and Terrence Ross to […]

Harrison Barnes Misses Thursday's Practice

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (ankle) didn't suit up for practice on Thursday. The 30-year-old tweaked his ankle, so he didn't participate in practice. Despite that, Barnes is expected to suit up for their postseason matchup on Saturday. The absence of Barnes would likely mean additional playing time for Malik Monk and Terence Davis. Between […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable For Friday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The big man was questionable ahead of Tuesday's game as well, but ended up playing 41 minutes in that game. The expectation is that Towns will be able to play through his strained right calf. Towns might […]