Josh Giddey to Remain Out on Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Washington Wizards. This marks the third game in a row that Giddey will miss due to a hamstring strain. After Thursday, there are only two games left in the regular season, so we'll see if Giddey is available for […]

Matas Buzelis to Miss Third Straight Game

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (illness) will officially miss his third game in a row on Thursday. Buzelis will remain sidelined against the Washington Wizards due to a lingering illness. There are only a few games left in the regular season, so it's unclear if Buzelis will play again this season. The continued absence of […]

Isaiah Stewart is Available on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (calf) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Stewart is finally back after missing the last 13 games due to a calf injury. The expectation is that Stewart will be eased back into the rotation with only three games left in the regular season. The […]

Cade Cunningham is Officially Returning on Wednesday

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (lung) is officially back in action ahead of Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He was able to get through shootaround without any problems. Cunningham is good to go after missing the last 11 games due to a collapsed lung. The assumption is that Cunningham will operate under a minutes […]

Alejandro Kirk Facing Six-Week Absence

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) underwent successful surgery to have a screw inserted into his fractured left thumb. Kirk will now be sidelined for at least the next six weeks while he recovers from surgery. Kirk suffered the injury during Friday's game and is now likely going to be out until mid-May. The […]

Jacob deGrom to Undergo MRI on Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (knee) underwent an MRI on his right knee on Tuesday. Rangers' manager Skip Schumaker said the team should find out more following Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander was lifted from Monday's start after five innings due to knee soreness. It sounds like deGrom played down the […]

Addison Barger is Heading to the Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 6. This news comes after Barger suffered a left ankle sprain during Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The Jays are hopeful that it's a minimal stay on the IL for Barger. Jays' manager John Schneider […]

Mike Trout Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Trout was pulled out of Sunday's game after getting hit by a pitch. The X-rays came back negative, but Trout sat out of Monday's game as a precaution. He's ready to go on Tuesday […]

Brice Turang is Absent on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brice Turang (ankle, foot) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It sounds like Turang is dealing with some lingering ankle or foot issue right now. The team is going to play it safe and give Turang the night off and see how he […]

Hunter Brown Diagnosed with Grade 2 Shoulder Strain

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (shoulder) is looking at a lengthy absence after being placed on the injured list earlier this month. On Tuesday, it was announced that Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 shoulder strain. The team will shut him down from throwing for a few weeks. It could've been worse, […]

Mike Trout Exits Early After Getting Hit by Pitch

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Trout was taken out of the contest after getting hit by a pitch during the eighth inning. According to Rhett Bollinger, it sounded like it hit Trout's hand pad, but he was pulled from the contest anyway. Before […]

Kodai Senga Sees Velocity Drop During Sunday's Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga saw his velocity drop during Sunday's start against the San Francisco Giants. Senga was averaging 97.4 mph during his last start. He began Sunday's outing sitting at 96 mph on his fastball. The right-hander was averaging 93-94 mph during his final inning of work. Outside of the decreased […]

Sal Frelick Held Out for Precautionary Reasons

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (side) was held out of the starting lineup during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This isn't shocking considering Frelick exited early during Saturday's contest due to a side issue. Brewers' manager Pat Murphy said Frelick could've played on Sunday, but they decided to play it safe. The Brewers […]

Brandon Lockridge Suffers Hip Injury on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Brandon Lockridge (hip) appears to have suffered an injury during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Lockridge looks like he suffered a hip injury during this game, but didn't exit the contest. He was seen hobbling around late in the game, but stayed in through the entire contest. He finished this […]

Carlos Santana Departs with Groin Issue

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana (groin) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Santana singled in his lone plate appearance, but appears to have tweaked his groin in the process. Ildemaro Vargas replaced Santana at first base and could see more action at the cold corner. For now, Santana […]

Addison Barger Exits with Ankle Injury

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Addison Barger (ankle) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Barger departed the game in the bottom of the sixth inning due to bilateral ankle discomfort. Before exiting the game, Barger went 0-for-3 at the plate. Jays' manager John Schneider said Barger could […]

Emerson Hancock is Becoming a Must-Have Pitcher

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock was excellent once again on the mound during Friday's outing against the Los Angeles Angels. Hancock tossed six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts in his season debut. He carried over that success into Friday's outing versus the Angels. Hancock tossed 6.2 innings, allowing one run while striking out six […]

Edwin Uceta Could be a Candidate for Saves

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Edwin Uceta (shoulder) was able to throw a live batting practice session on Friday. The right-hander is currently working his way back from right shoulder soreness. He's expected to throw again on Tuesday before hopefully starting a minor league rehab assignment. Once he's healthy, Uceta could immediately slide into the […]

Paul Sewald is Favorite for Saves in Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald notched his third save of the season versus the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Sewald needed 21 pitches to work a scoreless ninth, which included two strikeouts. The veteran right-hander is now 3-for-3 in save situations with four scoreless innings over five total appearances. It seems likely that the D-Backs […]

Zack Wheeler to Make Two More Rehab Starts

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is slated to make two more minor-league rehab starts, according to Phillies manager Rob Thompson. The plan is for Wheeler to start on Wednesday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and make another start after that. The veteran right-hander is currently working his way back from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. […]

Owen Caissie is Gaining Traction with Hot Start

Miami Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie is off to a hot start to begin his Marlins career. The 23-year-old was traded to Miami this offseason in a deal that sent Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs. Through eight games with his new team, Caissie is slashing .320/.357/.640 with two home runs and nine RBI. That includes […]

Luis Gil is Set to Return to Rotation on April 10

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil is set to make his season debut on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Gil will get the ball for the first time this season on April 10. He opened the season in the minors to get his arm stretched out. The 27-year-old has great strikeout potential, but […]

Logan Henderson is Starting Second Game of Doubleheader

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson will draw the start during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. Henderson was called up as the 27th player for this twin-billing. The 24-year-old posted promising numbers during his time with the Brewers last season. He registered a 1.78 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Traded to Blue Jays

San Francisco Giants infielder Tyler Fitzgerald has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Fitzgerald was recently designed for assignment by the Giants, but quickly found a new home in Toronto. The 28-year-old provides solid depth given his defensive versatility. Fitzgerald posted a breakout campaign in 2024 with a .280/.334/.497 […]

Brendan Donovan is Held Out on Saturday

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (leg) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Donovan is being held out of this game after exiting Friday's contest due to leg discomfort. The Mariners haven't given a clear timetable on Donovan's return, but hopefully it'll be a short absence. While […]

Byron Buxton Absent from Saturday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (forearm) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This doesn't come as a shock after Buxton exited early during Friday's game after getting hit by a pitch on the forearm. The X-rays came back negative, but the Twins are going to play […]

Juan Soto Removed with Calf Tightness

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Soto reached on base with a single in the first inning. However, the superstar slugger appeared to have tweaked his right calf while running the bases later that inning. The severity of the […]

Emilio Pagan Tosses Clean Inning, Bounces Back for Second Save

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan was tasked with shutting down the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning of Friday's game. It has been a rocky start for Pagan, but he was able to bounce back nicely on Friday. The right-hander tossed a perfect final frame and recorded one strikeout on his way to earning […]

Gregory Soto Earns Save, Claiming Full-Time Closer Role?

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto was called upon to close the door against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Soto was tasked with holding a two-run lead versus the tough Orioles offense. The southpaw gave up a home run to Gunnar Henderson, but was able to limit the damage. The solo homer was his only […]

Casey Schmitt Gets Scratched with Back Tightness

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt (back) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the New York Mets. Schmitt has been pulled from the lineup due to back tightness. This doesn't seem like something that will sideline him long, so fantasy managers should consider Schmitt as day-to-day. Jerar Encarnacion will […]