Andrew Abbott Gets Opening Day Nod

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott has been named the Opening Day starter, according to manager Terry Francona. This will be the first Opening Day assignment for Abbott, who earned it as a consolation prize. Normally, ace Hunter Greene (elbow) would get the Opening Day nod. Unfortunately, Greene is dealing with an elbow injury and […]

Shane Smith is Named Opening Day Starter

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith will get the honor of taking the ball on Opening Day. According to Scott Merkin, Smith will get the nod to begin the regular season. The selection of Smith makes it five consecutive seasons that the White Sox have started a different pitcher on Opening Day. The 25-year-old […]

Merrill Kelly Throws Batting Practice Session on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (back) was able to throw a successful live batting practice session on Sunday. According to Steve Gilbert, Kelly felt good during the session and everything went well. The next step will likely be Kelly throwing a bullpen session before getting into game action. Barring any setbacks, Kelly should be […]

Gavin Lux to Make Spring Debut on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Gavin Lux (upper body) is expected to make his Spring Training debut on Tuesday. The team has been vague about Lux so far, but they've been holding him out due to body soreness. He'll take some live at-bats on Sunday and will get into game action on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks, […]

Cedric Mullins Resumes Baseball Activities

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins (back) has been kept out of the lineup lately due to a lingering back issue. Mullins is reportedly feeling better and was able to resume baseball activities. Rays' manager Kevin Cash said that Mullins is improving, but he isn't going to play for a little bit. The Rays aren't […]

Yandy Diaz Remains Out with Hand Soreness

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hand) has been unable to play most of this past week due to injury. According to Marc Topkin, Diaz has been out since Tuesday due to left-hand soreness. Rays' manager Kevin Cash said that Diaz is fine and he'll get a few more days off before returning to […]

Andrew Wiggins to Miss Second Straight Game

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (toe) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Wiggins is set to miss his second game in a row due to a lingering toe injury. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The absence of Wiggins should […]

Jarrett Allen is Ruled Out for Sunday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Allen won't suit up after suffering a right knee injury during Tuesday's win over the Detroit Pistons. He will sit out the front end of the back-to-back set, so fantasy managers will need to check back for […]

Dean Wade is Back in Action on Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) is back in action ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Wade is returning after missing the last three games due to a right ankle sprain. As expected, Wade will return after earning a probable tag ahead of this matchup. Wade will likely start due to the absence […]

Jaylon Tyson is Available on Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (neck) is available to play ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Tyson will shed the questionable tag and suit up for Sunday's game without missing any action. He has been in the starting five over the last four games with Donovan Mitchell (groin) sidelined. During that span, Tyson […]

Donovan Mitchell is Returning on Sunday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) is back in action ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics. Mitchell is cleared to return after missing the last four games due to a lingering groin injury. There is no word on a minutes limit, so fantasy managers should expect Mitchell to be a full-go for this […]

Tyler Huntley is Staying in Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley has signed a new deal with the team on Saturday. Huntley is signing a two-year deal worth up to $11 million to stay in Baltimore. The 28-year-old has spent five of his six professional seasons with the Ravens, so it's not shocking that he'd like to continue playing with the […]

Eddy Pineiro Agrees to Four-Year Extension

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro agreed to a long-term extension with the organization on Saturday. They've agreed on a four-year, $17 million deal, which includes $10 million in guaranteed money. Pineiro signed a one-year deal with the 49ers last offseason and turned it into a huge payday for himself. The 30-year-old was elite as […]

Quay Walker to Have Strong Free-Agent Market

Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker is set to become a free agent this Monday. The former first-round pick is expected to have strong value on the open market. The Packers reportedly made a strong push to sign Walker to an extension, but the two sides couldn't finalize a deal. Instead of chasing Walker in […]

Zaire Franklin Gets Traded to the Packers

The Indianapolis Colts traded linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. In exchange, the Colts will receive defensive lineman Colby Wooden in what is a rare player-for-player trade. Franklin has spent the entirety of his career with Indy after being drafted in the seventh round by the organization in 2018. He became […]

Jordan Davis Signs Three-Year Extension with Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis signed a three-year extension with the organization on Saturday. The Eagles have decided to lock up their star defensive tackle after a breakout campaign in 2025. Davis recorded career highs in tackles (72), sacks (4.5), and tackles for loss (nine) in 17 games with the Eagles last season. The […]

Romy Gonzalez Could Require Surgery

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) will be evaluated on Tuesday to determine if he'll need to undergo surgery. Gonzalez hasn't participated in any baseball activities this spring due to left shoulder inflammation. This is something that continues to hinder Gonzalez, which could require surgery as the only solution. Gonzalez was already a long […]

Kyle Tucker is Expected to Return on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (personal) is expected to rejoin the organization on Sunday. Tucker has been away from the team for a little under a week while his wife gave birth to their first child. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tucker is expected to serve as the designated hitter on Sunday. He figures […]

Brandon Woodruff Wants to be Ready for Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (lat) made his spring debut against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. The right-hander had a delayed start to camp while nursing a lat strain. Woodruff looked solid on the mound as he tossed two scoreless innings on Saturday. When talking with reporters, Woodruff said that the goal remains […]

Orion Kerkering Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering (hamstring) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. As expected, Kerkering took the mound for his third throwing session since suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Barring any setbacks, Kerkering is likely to begin facing hitters after this session. The expectation is that he'll be ready […]

Rays Being Overly Cautious with Chandler Simpson

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (hamstring) hasn't played since Wednesday, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried right now. On Saturday, manager Kevin Cash said that the team is being overly cautious with Simpson. It sounds like the speedy outfielder is dealing with left hamstring tightness. The Rays don't want to push Simpson too […]

Deni Avdija to Miss Seventh Straight Game

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (back) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. As expected, Avdija will miss this game after being listed as doubtful on the injury report. He'll miss his seventh game in a row due to a lingering back issue. His next chance to play will […]

Brandon Williams is Returning on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (quad) is available to play ahead of Friday's contest versus the Boston Celtics. Williams is back in action after sitting out Thursday's loss due to a quad issue. Luckily, it seems like a minor issue, so Williams will return to the court for the second leg of this back-to-back set. […]

Klay Thompson is Upgraded to Available on Friday

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (groin) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As expected, Thompson will suit up after being listed as probable on the injury report. Since the All-Star break, Thompson is averaging 12.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.5 three-pointers in 21.2 minutes per game in six contests. […]

Amen Thompson is Available on Friday

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Thompson has been upgraded to available after coming into this game with a questionable tag. He tweaked his ankle during Thursday's game, but it won't be enough to keep him off the court. He played 44 […]

Daniel Gafford Won't Play on Friday

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As expected, Gafford will head to the sideline after being listed as doubtful for this game due to an ankle injury. This is likely the Mavs being cautious with Gafford after he played 25 minutes during Thursday's […]

Andrew Wiggins is Downgraded to Out

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Wiggins has been playing through knee tendinitis, so it's not shocking to see him sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back set. His next chance to play will come on Sunday versus the Detroit Pistons. The […]

Deandre Ayton is Ruled Out for Friday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (knee) is ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Ayton won't play after exiting during the first half of Thursday's contest due to a left knee injury. The severity is unknown, but the Lakers are likely just being cautious in the second leg of this back-to-back […]

LeBron James Won't Suit Up on Friday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. James was forced to sit out during the fourth quarter of Thursday's game due to a left elbow injury. It appears to be significant enough to keep him out of the second leg of this back-to-back […]

Harrison Barnes is Ruled Out for Friday

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The usually reliable Barnes is set to miss his third straight game due to a lingering ankle issue. His next chance to play will come on Sunday, so fantasy managers should check back later this […]