Will Smith Out Again On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (illness) will remain out of the lineup on Sunday against the Cubs. The 28-year-old will get a chance to return on Monday to begin a three-game series with the Mets. However, it doesn't sound promising, with skipper Dave Roberts indicating Smith will undergo further testing to "pinpoint" what's causing […]

Brandon Nimmo Nails Go-Ahead Double Versus Oakland

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo led his team to a 3-2 win over Oakland on Saturday. The 30-year-old went 2-for-4. However, his most significant accomplishment on the day was a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh, which eventually sealed the deal. The Mets have now won three-straight games, with Nimmo one of the players […]

Pete Alonso Adds Another Home Run On Saturday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso had another productive outing in Saturday's 3-2 win over the A's. The slugger went 1-for-4 with an RBI, which was made up of a 421-foot shot to left in the fourth inning. He now has eight dingers in 2023, tying him with Rafael Devers for the most in […]

Francisco Lindor Cools Off On Saturday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor cooled off in Saturday's win over the Athletics. The 29-year-old had seven RBI and a homer in the 17-6 rout over Oakland on Friday. However, he wasn't as productive in this one, going 1-for-4. Lindor is putting up All-Star numbers this season, and he's currently tied for fourth in […]

Damiere Byrd Signs With Carolina

Free-agent wide receiver Damiere Byrd agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Panthers on Friday. The 30-year-old played in Carolina during his first three seasons before stopping in Arizona, New England, Chicago, and Atlanta. In 75 career games, he amassed 130 receptions for 1,689 yards and seven touchdowns. That said, Adam Thielen, DJ Chark, and […]

Kerry Hyder Jr. Re-Signs With The 49ers

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the 49ers re-signed defensive end Kerry Hyder Jr. on Friday. The 31-year-old appeared in 16 games for San Francisco during the 2022-23 campaign, totaling 19 tackles and one sack. He's not expected to be an every-down defensive option this season, so his IDP upside remains severely restricted. However, Hyder […]

Easop Winston Jr. Waived By The Seahawks

According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero, the Seahawks released wide receiver Easop Winston Jr. on Saturday. The 26-year-old has bounced around the league since going undrafted in 2020. However, he's appeared in only three games during his career, amassing just one catch for five yards. He was also utilized as a punt returner. There's a […]

Chosen Anderson Agrees To A Deal With Miami

According to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, free-agent wide receiver Chosen Anderson has agreed to a contract with Miami. The 29-year-old had 13 receptions for 206 yards and a touchdown in six games with Carolina last season. However, he was traded to Arizona halfway through the year after an in-game argument with interim head coach Steve Wilks […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Off The Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (back) isn't on the injury report ahead of the series opener against Phoenix. Head coach Ty Lue reported on Friday that Morris is healthy. However, his omission from the injury report confirms he'll be available for Game 1. With that said, the 33-year-old hasn't played since the end […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Not On The Injury Report

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) isn't listed on the league's official injury report ahead of the Game 1 matchup with Denver. KAT had missed a significant portion of the 2022-23 campaign due to a calf strain and was frequently mentioned on the injury report since returning. However, he appears 100%, which is good news […]

Rudy Gobert Questionable For Playoff Opener

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable ahead of the postseason meeting with the Nuggets. The 30-year-old has battled back spasms of late. However, he was still out there for the play-in game versus OKC on Friday, finishing with a double-double in 33 minutes of work. It will be surprising if Gobert isn't available […]

Chet Holmgren Progressing Toward Five-On-Five

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (foot) is making promising progress toward returning to the court. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had multiple surgeries to repair a Lisfranc injury suffered in a Pro-Am game last summer. While conducting an exit interview with the media on Saturday, Holmgren reported he's beyond rehab and plans on […]

Dennis Schroder Expected To Suit Up On Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (Achilles) is probable for Sunday's postseason meeting against Memphis. The 29-year-old has been bothered by right Achilles soreness. However, he'll likely be out there for the series opener. Schroder had 21 points in the play-in win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday and continues to have a relatively stable […]

Anthony Davis Probable Versus Memphis

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) is probable ahead of Game 1 against Memphis. AD's presence on the injury report is nothing new, so barring something unexpected, he'll be good to go. In his two meetings versus the Grizzlies this season, he's averaged 29.0 points, 20.5 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks. As a result, Davis […]

LeBron James Probable For Game 1

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is expected to suit up for the Game 1 meeting with Memphis. James is back on the injury report with nagging right foot soreness. However, this is nothing new, meaning DFS managers should plan on him being out there for the series opener on Sunday. The 38-year-old had […]

Quinnen Williams Looking For Big Payday

According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams may seek an annual salary of around $25 million per season. Williams, drafted with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, amassed 191 total tackles (118 solo) in his four seasons in New York. His resume also has 27.5 sacks, […]

Adam Duvall Faces "Long Road Ahead"

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) will not require surgery on his left distal fracture. However, he indicated he faces a "long rehab road ahead." "Maybe six weeks before I can swing again," Said Duvall. "I'm going to keep running and keep throwing to stay in shape." The 34-year-old got off to a hot […]

Justin Verlander Progressing Toward Return

According to New York Mets manager Buck Showalter, starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a few more bullpen sessions before facing live batters. If everything goes smoothly, the 40-year-old will be ready to return. Verlander has been on the shelf with a right teres major strain since the beginning of the season. […]

Ji Man Choi Lands On 10-Day IL

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi (Achilles) landed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to April 14. The 31-year-old has struggled this season, batting a miserable .125 with four hits, two RBI, and two home runs while striking out 15 times. Hopefully, his stint on the IL will allow his nagging […]

Joc Pederson Placed On The Injured List

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Joc Pederson (wrist) was put on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to April 12. The veteran is batting .242 this season with nine RBI, eight hits, and two home runs while striking out 13 times (33 at-bats). However, he's battling right wrist inflammation, resulting in a cortisone injection […]

Travis d'Arnaud On Schedule For Return

According to Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker, catcher Travis d'Arnaud (head) is "making progress" and "on schedule" to return. The 34-year-old has been on seven-day concussion injured list for a week after his involvement in home plate collision during a meeting with the San Diego Padres. He's posted a .333/.333/.424 slash line with 11 hits […]

Joc Pederson Hoping To Dodge Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson (wrist) hopes to dodge the injured list. The veteran is dealing with a right wrist injury, with Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle revealing he received a cortisone shot on Wednesday. Coming off an All-Star 2022 campaign, Pederson is batting .242 with nine RBI and two home […]

Ozzie Albies Struggles Versus The Royals

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies couldn't get anything going in Friday's win over the Royals. Albies went 0-for-4 while striking out twice. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old is currently sporting a career-low .214 average. That said, it's still early in the year, so fantasy managers are hoping Albies turns things around.

Matt Olson Leads Atlanta To A Win On Friday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-5 with two strikeouts in Friday's massive 10-3 win over the Royals. The 29-year-old was productive in this one, finishing with two RBI courtesy of a 390-foot shot to left in the first inning. Olson is now batting .304 on the year with 14 RBI and five homers. […]

Bo Bichette Has Big Game On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette had a big game on Friday to help his team hand the Rays their first loss of the season. The 25-year-old had five hits, adding an RBI courtesy of a ground rule double in the second inning. Bichette has played fantastic during the 2023 campaign, and after Friday's win, […]

Justin Watson Staying In Kansas City

Wide receiver Justin Watson is re-signing with the Chiefs. The contract is worth $3.5 million, with $1.4 million guaranteed, and will keep the wideout in Kansas City for the next two seasons. Watson appeared in all 17 games for the team last season, finishing with 15 catches for 315 yards and two touchdowns. However, despite […]

Bud Dupree Signs With Falcons

Free-agent linebacker Bud Dupree agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Falcons. The 30-year-old signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Titans in 2021 after spending six years in Pittsburgh. However, after appearing in only 22 games in the last two seasons, Tennessee opted to move on, releasing him in March. Dupree […]

Michael Mayer To The Bengals?

According to Notre Dame radio voice Paul Burmeister, tight end Michael Mayer would be a "great addition" to the Bengals. The 21-year-old had a solid career with the Fighting Irish, amassing 180 catches for 2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns in 36 career games. Mayer is projected to be taken late in the first round of […]

Zach Charbonnet May Be On Dolphins' Radar

According to ESPN's Matt Miller, the Dolphins could be targeting a running back in the 2023 NFL Draft. Although Miami has no first-round selection, the organization may address the position in the second or third rounds. One of the names mentioned by Miller was UCLA's Zach Charbonnet. The 22-year-old looked good at the NFL Combine […]

Madison Bumgarner Takes The Loss Versus Miami

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner had another ugly performance on Friday in the loss to the Miami Marlins. The lefty was on the hill for the third time this season. However, things weren't any different, with Bumgarner allowing nine hits and five earned runs through five innings. He now sits on a rough 0-2 […]