Yordan Alvarez Exits Thursday's Game Against Toronto

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) exited Thursday's game against Toronto. The slugger lasted one at-bat before his night ended abruptly because of right oblique discomfort. Considering Alvarez is hitting .274 with 55 RBI and 17 home runs this season, the Astros won't take any chances. Unfortunately, that means he'll surely miss time, with […]

Kevin Kiermaier Injured On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) was removed from Thursday's meeting with the Astros after getting hit by a pitch in the second inning. Fortunately, X-rays were negative, and he was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. The 33-year-old, who sat out a few games recently because of a back issue, will likely miss […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Will Have An MRI After Setback

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will have an MRI on Friday, according to general manager Dana Brown. Unfortunately, the results aren't expected back until next week, so fantasy managers will need to wait a few days before learning what the future holds for the right-hander. The 29-year-old, who played well last season […]

Dameon Pierce Focusing On Ball Security, Blocking

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is focused on improving some parts of his game, specifically blocking and ball security. "You've got to protect the ball and protect the quarterback," said Pierce. "We've been working a lot on both." The 2022 fourth-round pick finished his inaugural season with 939 yards off 220 carries while adding […]

Isiah Pacheco "Making Progress"

According to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, running back Isiah Pacheco (hand, shoulder) is "making progress." The 24-year-old finished his inaugural season with 830 yards and five touchdowns off 170 carries. He added 13 catches for 130 yards. However, Pacheco battled several injuries during the year, including a broken hand and torn labrum. He hasn't […]

Romeo Doubs Looking Good During OTAs

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has made a favorable impression at OTAs, so much so that the team believes he's ready to take his game to another level. "Rome has done a nice job of really making that next step," said head coach Matt LaFleur. "He's doing a great job getting his feet […]

Lakers Want To Keep D'Angelo Russell?

According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, many within the Lakers' organization want D'Angelo Russell to remain with the team. The 27-year-old averaged 17.4 points, 6.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 17 games with LA last season. He also shot 41.4% from behind the arc in those appearances and was instrumental in helping the Lakers make […]

Rockets Targeting Brook Lopez

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the Rockets are expected to target free-agent center Brook Lopez. The 35-year-old was still a reliable fantasy contributor last season, averaging 15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks. He also shot a career-high 37.4% from deep and appeared in 78 games, his most since 2018-19. That said, if Lopez […]

Khris Middleton Expected To Remain With Bucks

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, many around the league expect forward Khris Middleton to remain in Milwaukee. The veteran has a $40 million player option but is searching for a new deal. While there are still doubts Middleton will be back, he sat in during meetings with prospective coaching candidates after the dismissal of […]

Ben Simmons Back On The Court

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) posted several pictures to social media of a recent on-court session. The 26-year-old had the worst season of his career in 2022-23, averaging 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.3 steals. He also battled a knee injury before his year ended in February because of nerve impingement in […]

James Harden Expected To Sign With Rockets Or Sixers

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, guard James Harden is expected to either re-sign with Philadelphia or return to Houston. While the update provides some clarity on Harden's future, nobody will know for sure until at least July. The 33-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign by averaging 21.0 points, 10.7 assists, and 1.2 steals. He […]

2023 WWE Men's Money In The Bank Favorites And Potential Participants - Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, Edge, Dominik Mysterio

WWE Money in the Bank will take place on Saturday, July 1. With Backlash and Night of Champions occurring outside the continental United States, the company will hold another Premium Live Event overseas. But this time, it will be from The O2 Arena in London, England. The event has significant ramifications, especially since SummerSlam will […]

Jose Alvarado Could Be Back Next Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) could return for next weekend's home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-hander had five saves and four holds before going down with elbow inflammation on May 8. He's been spending time with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is expected to make one more appearance in the minors. If […]

Andruw Monasterio Injured On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Andruw Monasterio (head) hit his first career homer in Sunday's win over the Reds. Unfortunately, Monasterio's day went downhill from there, as he was forced to exit the game after accidentally getting hit in the head by Will Benson during a pickoff attempt. The 26-year-old complained of a "slight headache" and will […]

White Sox Release Hanser Alberto

The White Sox released infielder Hanser Alberto on Sunday. The 30-year-old spent time in the lineup while Elvis Andrus (oblique) was on the shelf. However, the team designated him for assignment a few days ago, a move made to prepare for his unconditional release. Alberto was hitting .220 in 82 at-bats this season, one of […]

Cody Bellinger Not Expected Back During Road Trip

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) has made "good strides" in the last few days. However, Bellinger isn't expected back anytime soon, with the veteran stating that a potential return during the team's road trip out west is "probably too aggressive." Bellinger has been running the bases and doing agility work of late. But nobody […]

Nestor Cortes Won't Start On Wednesday

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes won't make his next scheduled start on Wednesday versus Chicago. No reason was provided, and the team hasn't announced who will replace him in the rotation. The 28-year-old has struggled this season, to a degree, amassing a 5.16 ERA, a significant decline from 2022. […]

Randall Cobb Expected To Be Included In Rotation

New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb inked a one-year deal with the team this offseason. With New York adding Aaron Rodgers in April, many felt the club signed Cobb solely to appease the future Hall of Fame signal-caller. However, while that may be partially accurate, Rich Cimini of ESPN reported that Cobb "is very […]

CeeDee Lamb Not Distracted By Extension Concerns

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb won't let extension discussions impact his performance. "I'm not even distracted," the wideout said. "The money, definitely worried about it, but it's not something that's on my mind every day or when I come to the building. It's really all about coming in, showing my worth, and letting everything […]

Gabe Vincent Good To Go For Game 2

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is good to go on Sunday against Denver. Vincent sprained his left ankle in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Boston Celtics and didn't suit up for Game 5. However, he's been good to go since then, although he has been a hit-or-miss fantasy producer during […]

Caleb Martin Questionable For Sunday Night

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (illness) is questionable ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Denver. He missed practice on Saturday, which isn't a good sign. However, with Martin being so valuable during the postseason, he'll likely do whatever it takes to get on the floor. At the same time, if he doesn't […]

Bam Adebayo Available For Game 2

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The 25-year-old has battled shoulder discomfort for quite some time. However, he has been playing through it while wearing a compression shirt for support. It certainly didn't appear to impact his performance in Game 1, as he finished with 26 […]

Tyler Herro Remains Out On Sunday Night

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hand) is out for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Denver. It seemed there was a chance he could be back after missing nearly all of the postseason with a hand injury. However, Herro won't return for this one, although he's worth monitoring ahead of Game 3 on Wednesday. […]

Tom Brady "Certain" He'll Remain Retired

Free-agent quarterback Tom Brady told Sports Illustrated that he won't un-retire. "I'm certain I'm not playing again, so I've tried to make that clear and I hate to continue to profess that," said Brady. "I've already told people that lots of times." He later commented that being involved as an owner is a "dream come […]

Ed Oliver Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Buffalo

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, defensive tackle Ed Oliver agreed to a four-year, $68 million ($45 million guaranteed) extension with the Bills. The 2019 No. 9 overall pick totaled 151 tackles (96 solo), 14.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed, and four forced fumbles in his first four seasons as a professional (62 games). He would […]

Greg Allen Lands On 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Greg Allen (hip) landed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. He's dealing with a right hip flexor strain, an injury he suffered during Friday's meeting with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, Allen's absence isn't a significant loss for most fantasy managers, considering he's hitting .214 with five runs, three hits, […]

Rougned Odor Could Avoid Trip To IL

According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the Padres feel infielder Rougned Odor (groin) could avoid a trip to the injured list. The 29-year-old suffered a groin strain during Friday's game versus the Cubs and was expected to land on the IL. While there's still a chance it could happen, the team will wait at least […]

Wander Franco Labeled Day-To-Day

According to Tampa Bay skipper Kevin Cash, shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) is day-to-day. The 22-year-old was in the lineup on Saturday for the first game of a doubleheader versus the Red Sox, going  3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs. However, he was held out of the second game because of left hamstring soreness and […]

Luke Raley Day-To-Day

According to Rays manager Kevin Cash, outfielder/designated hitter Luke Raley (ribs) is day-to-day. The 28-year-old has been dealing with pain in the right side of his abdomen, recently costing him both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. As a result, he underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a mild intercostal muscle strain. […]

Luke Raley Out Again For Second Game Of Doubleheader

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/designated hitter Luke Raley (abdomen) remains out for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with Boston. Raley was scratched for Game 1, with manager Kevin Cash reporting that the 28-year-old felt something on the right side of his stomach. Hopefully, this isn't a precursor for something more severe, considering how well he's […]