Niko Goodrum Lands On Injured List

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (finger) landed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 29-year-old left Friday's game against the Angels after spraining his left index finger while diving for a ball. Isaac Paredes was recalled from Triple-A and should take over moving ahead until Goodrum can return. Paredes has bounced back and forth […]

Chris Sale Expected To Toss More Bullpen Sessions

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) is anticipated to throw in bullpen sessions on Tuesday and Friday. More good news for the southpaw, who recently faced batters in Worcester on Friday. The veteran continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery, and as long as he continues to move in the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Injures Shoulder On Saturday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) left Saturday's matchup against Cincinnati. The 22-year-old appeared to suffer a left shoulder injury diving for a ball, and Ha-Seong Kim subsequently replaced him as a result. More information on Tatis' status moving ahead should be coming soon. However, he may not be available for the series […]

John Means Not Yet Throwing Off A Mound

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder) has not begun throwing off a mound. Although he was recently spotted playing catch, he still has a way to go after suffering a left shoulder strain back on June 6. The 28-year-old has a 2.28 ERA and a 4-2 record throughout 12 starts this season. Hopefully, he […]

Billy Hamilton Suffers Setback

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique) has suffered a setback and will now scale back his rehab efforts. The 30-year-old has been out the last few weeks because of a right oblique strain, but it now appears as if the veteran could be out longer than expected with this latest obstacle. Hamilton has played […]

John King Could Be Getting A Larger Role

Texas Rangers pitcher John King may be getting promoted. With some of the team's staff struggling, the veteran could be tasked with taking on a more prominent role within the rotation. King pitched three innings on Saturday, and it appears as if skipper Chris Woodward could be building him up for more work moving ahead. […]

Harold Castro Batting Last Against Angels

Detroit Tigers shortstop Harold Castro will start on Saturday evening against the Angels, batting last. With Niko Goodrum (finger) recently landing on the injured list because of a sprained left index digit, Isaac Paredes was called up from Triple-A Toledo. However, Paredes' flight was delayed, making him unavailable to take on southpaw Patrick Sandoval. Instead, […]

Isaac Paredes Scratched Against L.A.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Isaac Paredes will not play on Saturday against the Angels. The 22-year-old was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, but his flight was delayed, which makes him unavailable to take over for Niko Goodrum (finger), who recently landed on the injured list with a sprained left index finger. Paredes should be ready […]

Joey Wendle Starting At Second On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle will start on Saturday night against the Mariners, batting sixth. With Brandon Lowe getting the night off against righty Logan Gilbert, Wendle will return to the order and see an automatic boost in fantasy interest. The 31-year-old is batting .331 against right-handers this season, so fantasy managers should keep […]

Brandon Lowe Gets Another Night Off

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe won't start on Saturday evening against the Mariners. However, manager Kevin Cash indicated that Lowe's absence is "just a day off," as the skipper will hold him out against Seattle righty Logan Gilbert. Instead, Joey Wendle will enter the picture and take over duties at second, with the […]

Joel Embiid Questionable Again

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 matchup against Atlanta. Embiid continues to deal with a small meniscus tear in his right knee but hasn't missed any time during the series, so it would be a huge surprise if he weren't out there, especially with a trip to the Eastern […]

Trae Young Likely To Play In Game 7

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (shoulder) is once against listed as probable ahead of the series finale against Philly. Young has been dealing with right shoulder soreness for a while but hasn't missed any time, recently finishing the Game 6 loss with 34 points while shooting 13-for-30 from the field (5-for-10 from deep) to go […]

Cam Reddish Remains Out On Sunday

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) won't play on Sunday for the critical Game 7 matchup against Philadelphia. It's not a question of if, but rather when the 21-year-old will be available if the team advances to the Eastern Conference Finals. Reddish has checked all the boxes from a medical standpoint but will need to […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Questionable For The Finale

Atlanta Hawks forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is questionable for the series finale against the 76ers. Bogdanovic left Friday's loss because of right knee soreness and is in jeopardy of missing the pivotal Game 7 matchup against Philly. In his stead, Danilo Gallinari may slide into the starting lineup, while Kevin Huerter, who will be coming […]

Kawhi Leonard Doesn’t Travel To Phoenix

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) didn't travel with the team to Phoenix ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Leonard currently remains in L.A. while attempting to make it back from an ACL injury in his right knee, which he picked up during Game 4 of the previous series against Utah. […]

Chris Paul Unlikely To Play On Sunday

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Clippers for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Despite being vaccinated, the veteran tested positive for COVID-19 a day after the team completed its sweep of the Nuggets in the previous round. While Paul isn't expected to miss much time beyond […]

Kyrie Irving Remains Out For Pivotal Game 7

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (ankle) will not play on Saturday in the series-clinching matchup against Milwaukee. Irving sprained his right ankle during Game 4 nearly a week ago, but he still has a way to go before considering stepping back on the court. As a result, his status for the Eastern Conference Finals (if […]

Kemba Walker May Not Stay In OKC Long

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kemba Walker may find himself with a new club before the start of the 2021-22 NBA campaign. The veteran, who was dealt to OKC on Friday in exchange for Al Horford, will undoubtedly be looking to join a contender as he enters the twilight of his career. Walker averaged 19.3 points […]

Chad Pinder Remains Day-To-Day

Oakland A's infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder (head) remains day-to-day. However, he was observed taking ground balls before Wednesday's outing against the Los Angeles Angels, which is a good sign after he was nailed by a pitch on Monday. The 29-year-old avoided concussion protocol, and it appears that he could be working his way back into the […]

Michael Pineda To Throw Bullpen Session Soon

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (forearm) could throw a bullpen session sometime within the next few days, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The 32-year-old right-hander is currently sitting on the 10-day injured list after experiencing multiple bouts of forearm tightness since the beginning of June. Pineda is sporting an acceptable 3.70 ERA and a […]

Mitch Garver Doing Light Movements

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (groin) has been doing some light movements recently. However, he has yet to begin baseball activities. The veteran is still working his way back from a "groin" injury suffered at the beginning of June, which resulted in surgery for the 30-year-old. Once his stitches are removed, which could be soon, […]

Jeff McNeil Expected Back By Monday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is expected to rejoin the team by Monday night's meeting against Atlanta. There is also a chance the slugger could make it back for the series finale against the Nationals on Sunday, which is good news considering the Metropolitans will play two games on Saturday. McNeil has […]

Tucker Davidson Shut Down For A Bit

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Tucker Davidson (forearm) was placed on the injured list on Thursday. The southpaw left Tuesday's start because of forearm tightness and will now be shut down for the next 10 days before being reevaluated. It's feasible that the team won't take any chances with the 25-year-old, who is currently sitting on […]

Joel Embiid On The Injury Report Ahead Of Game 6

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is once against listed on the league's official injury report. Embiid is dealing with a small meniscus tear in his right knee, which he sustained during the previous series against the Wizards. However, the big man continues to see a regular allotment of playing time and will be entering […]

Mike Conley Questionable Again

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (hamstring) is questionable for Game 6 on Friday night. This isn't a surprise, primarily since the veteran has yet to play during the series as he attempts to make it back from a right hamstring strain. Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is also questionable, but even if either of these two can […]

Donovan Mitchell Questionable For Game 6

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Friday's pivotal matchup against the Clippers. Mitchell is back on the injury report because of soreness in his right ankle, an ailment that forced him to miss the team's final 16 regular-season contests. The 24-year-old went 6-for-19 from the field and 4-for-14 from deep during the […]

Kawhi Leonard Won’t Play On Friday Evening

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) won't play on Friday night against Utah. The veteran didn't suit up on Wednesday because of a right knee injury. However, with the ailment possibly involving his ACL, there is a chance that he may miss not only the rest of the postseason but also some time during […]

Trae Young Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's matchup against Philadelphia. Although Young's official designation indicates a possibility that he could miss the contest, there is certainly almost no chance of that happening, especially with the team being just one win away from taking a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. The 22-year-old […]

Cody Bellinger May Return When Eligible

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) is currently sitting on the 10-day injured list. However, skipper Dave Roberts is hopeful that he will be ready to go when he is eligible to come off on June 22. The 25-year-old has been dealing with a left hamstring strain, but fantasy managers may not have to […]

Jon Gray To Throw Bullpen Session On Thursday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray (forearm) will throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Gray has been sitting on the 10-day injured list since suffering a right forearm flexor strain back on June 4 against Oakland. The 29-year-old has been mediocre from a fantasy perspective this season, currently holding a 4.29 ERA and a record […]