David Nwaba Earns Questionable Tag For Friday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward David Nwaba (wrist) was expected to miss upwards of six weeks after undergoing wrist surgery, but in a turn of events, he has been deemed questionable to play in Friday's game against Utah. The move seems perfunctory at this stage, as the Rockets are extremely unlikely to thrust Nwaba into... Read More

Victor Oladipo, John Wall Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard Victor Oladipo (rest) and point guard John Wall (knee) have both been deemed unavailable to suit up for Friday's contest against the Jazz, leaving the team heavily short-handed. Kevin Porter Jr., Jae'sean Tate, Sterling Brown, and Ben McLemore all stand to see increased offensive roles without Oladipo, Wall, and Eric Gordon... Read More

Bradley Beal Picks Up Questionable Tag For Friday

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal (knee) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game Philadelphia due to a sore left knee. Should Beal ultimately be held out, Russell Westbrook would presumably stand to see an increased offensive role, while Raul Neto and Troy Brown could also see an uptick in usage. Beal scuffled from the... Read More

Taurean Prince Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Cleveland Cavaliers small/power forward Taurean Prince (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a left shoulder ailment. Prince has played just twice in the team's past nine contests, severely slipping in the pecking order with Larry Nance Jr. back in the mix and Kevin Love nearing a return. Shooting... Read More

Joel Embiid On Track To Return For Friday’s Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been deemed probable to get back into action for Friday's contest against the Wizards as he works his way through the league's health and safety protocols. After being deemed a COVID-19 close contact, Embiid missed both the All-Star Game this past weekend and Thursday's game versus Chicago, which allowed... Read More

Aaron Gordon, Terrence Ross Will Miss Friday’s Game

Orlando Magic point guard/power forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Terrence Ross (knee) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Spurs. Orlando will be down numerous key contributors again, paving the way for Nikola Vucevic and Michael Carter-Williams to see enormous offensive roles. The Magic's second unit figures to be wide... Read More

Caris Levert Cleared For Return Saturday

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Caris Levert (kidney) has been given the green light to get back into action for Saturday's contest against Phoenix. LeVert will be making his team debut when he takes the floor, having been out of action since he was dealt to the Pacers in January, when a cancerous mass was found... Read More

Trent Grisham Set To Miss One Week With Hamstring Strain

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) has been determined to have a Grade 1 left hamstring strain stemming from Thursday's Cactus League contest. The team hopes that Grisham will need to miss only a week of action due to the ailment, which gives him some leeway as it pertains to being ready for Opening... Read More

Antonio Senzatela Tosses Sim Game Friday

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela (hamstring) has been slated to work two innings during a simulated game Friday. Beforehand, manager Bud Black was optimistic that Senzatela would be able to open the year in the Rockies' starting rotation, forgoing a previously expected stint on the injured list. While Senzatela excelled across 12 starts last... Read More

Sean Murphy Closes In On Return To Game Action

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (lung) has resumed taking batting practice in anticipation of making his Cactus League debut in the near future. Murphy has been working his way back from a collapsed lung, but manager Bob Melvin stated Thursday that the backstop was "progressing" toward a return to the field. How quickly Murphy is... Read More

Max Kepler Exits Thursday With Thigh Bruise

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (thigh) departed Thursday's Grapefruit League contest versus Boston after he fouled a ball off of his left thigh. Manager Rocco Baldelli indicated that the outfielder figured to have a sizable bruise on the spot, but that there was little long-term concern. Kepler has gotten off to a slow start this... Read More

Yasmani Grandal Logs At-Bats During Sim Game

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) was able to get into the box during a simulated game Wednesday, but manager Tony La Russa has still not provided a timeline as to when the catcher could get into Cactus League action. Grandal sustained a knee injury at the end of February and the team has... Read More

Andrelton Simmons Set For Spring, Twins Debut Friday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons is on track to appear in his first game with his new team Friday against Atlanta. Simmons has been delayed in his arrival due to visa issues, as he'll have fewer than three weeks to ramp up for regular-season play. While he's expected to serve as Minnesota's everyday shortstop beginning... Read More

Cole Tucker Returns To Hitting Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfielder Cole Tucker (hand) is back to hitting after having appeared in just one Grapefruit League game this spring, in which he went 0-for-3. Competition remains relatively open for the rebuilding Pirates with Tucker in the mix to earn at-bats both at short or in center field, where Anthony Alford stands out as... Read More

Xander Bogaerts Set To Serve As DH For Friday’s Game

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) has been given the green light to make his Grapefruit League debut Friday against Tampa Bay, serving as the designated hitter. The Red Sox do not yet appear comfortable having Bogaerts make throws from short, but placing him among the starting nine is an indication that they expect... Read More

Mike Fiers Battles Back Ailment Early In Camp

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Mike Fiers (back) has not yet appeared in a Cactus League game, which manager Bob Melvin confirmed Wednesday has been due to a lingering back ailment. Fiers has been pitching in sim games, but Melvin did state that Fiers would be behind the rest of the team's projected starting staff as... Read More

Kansas City Scratches Michael Taylor From Thursday’s Lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael Taylor (back) was removed from Thursday's starting nine against Milwaukee due to back tightness, manager Mike Matheny confirmed. Taylor has gotten off to a scorching hot start in Cactus League play, having gone 6-for-14 with two home runs and two doubles, driving in four runs. Taylor has the inside track... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/10/21): NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA All-Star break encapsulated six days, but managed to feel infinitely longer. Now the league returns just a day shy of its one-year anniversary of the first cancellation due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. It’s a brief two-game pocket, but with the past year in the rearview mirror, those two games feel precious. In... Read More

Brendan McKay Progresses In Return To Game Action

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay (shoulder) is scheduled to begin throwing off the mound by the conclusion of March, with the hope that he can hit in Grapefruit League games as soon as next week. McKay underwent shoulder surgery on his throwing arm in August 2020, having the start of his year... Read More

Yordan Alvarez On Track For Spring Debut Next Week

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is nearing a return to game action and could be in the lineup for Grapefruit League games as soon as next week. Alvarez's 2020 campaign was torpedoed by a positive COVID-19 test, followed by surgeries on both of his knees. Playing in just two games, Alvarez was unable... Read More

Franchy Cordero Remains Unavailable Under COVID-19 Protocol

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero has still not been cleared to participate in Grapefruit League contests as he works through COVID-19 protocol. Acquired by the Red Sox in a three-team swap during February, Cordero figures to be a regular in the Boston outfield, provided that he is able to ramp up adequately by Opening... Read More

Mickey Moniak Makes Bid For CF Job With Hot Spring

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Mickey Moniak has been presented with a feast or famine option surrounding his Grapefruit League outcome, and so far, he's mostly feasted. Moniak has begun play 5-for-9 with a pair of home runs, a triple, and a double all to his name. Manager Joe Girardi made it clear Tuesday that if Moniak... Read More

Jonathan India Eyes Big League Arrival In 2021

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India has been heralded as one of the organization's top prospects ever since he was chosen with the fifth overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. Even with the oddity of the 2020 season behind him, India is inching closer to making his Major League debut, something that could happen later... Read More

Cincinnati Scratches Sonny Gray Tuesday, Injury Not A Factor

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray had initially been slated to start Tuesday's Cactus League outing versus the Dodgers, but the team opted to have him throw a side session instead. From Gray himself, there was no injury-related reason for the decision, it appears that he merely just wanted to do further side work to... Read More

Pedro Baez Lands On COVID-19 Injured List

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Pedro Baez has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list following a positive test for the virus Tuesday. Baez was a major addition to the Houston bullpen this off-season, likely setting him up to be the setup man ahead of Ryan Pressly. Baez was remarkably consistent during a seven-year tenure with... Read More

Fernando Tatis Jr. Battles Flu-Like Symptoms, Faces Absences

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) was held out of Tuesday's lineup and figures to miss at least one more day as he battles flu-like symptoms. It sounds as if San Diego is just being cautious with their star, as manager Jayce Tingler said, "If we were in-season, 100 percent he would be... Read More

Danny Santana Builds Up Arm Strength In Camp

Boston Red Sox utilityman Danny Santana (arm) has not yet appeared in Grapefruit League action as he continues to build up his arm strength. Santana was able to work out with the club Tuesday, but there has been little update provided as to when he could appear in game action. With the flexibility of his... Read More

Baltimore Eyes DJ Stewart Return Next Week

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart (hamstring) is reportedly improving in his quest to return to action due to a hamstring ailment. Manager Brandon Hyde anticipates having Stewart ready for Opening Day, with the expectation being that Stewart could rejoin the Grapefruit League lineup at some point next week. Stewart is likely to fill the role... Read More

Rich Hill, Michael Wacha Set To Open Year In Rotation

The Tampa Bay Rays are operating as if veteran left-hander Rich Hill and right-hander Michael Wacha will begin the 2021 season as members of their five-man starting rotation. The role of each was previously unclear, particularly with the team's bevy of exciting young arms. Hill is coming off an eight-start stretch in '20 that saw... Read More

Dan Bailey Released By Vikings

Kicker Dan Bailey is set to hit the open market after having been released by the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday. Bailey uncharacteristically struggled last season, converting a career-low 68.2 percent of his field-goal attempts (15-for-22). While just one of those misses came from inside 40 yards, Bailey was just 2-for-5 from 50 yards and beyond,... Read More