River Ryan Lands On 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander River Ryan (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Clayton Kershaw (knee, toe), who is also expected to open the 2025 regular season on the 60-day IL. The move with Ryan was fully expected this spring after he underwent […]

Clayton Kershaw Expects To Open Season On 60-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (knee, toe) said he expects to open the 2025 regular season on the 60-day injured list, but his timetable will likely line up for him to be ready to roll once the 60 days are up. Kershaw recently re-signed with the Blue on a one-year, $7.5 million deal that […]

Andre Pallante Wins Arbitration Case Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante won his salary arbitration hearing against the team on Thursday, according to a source, and will earn $2.1 million this year. The Cardinals filed at $1.925 million when figures where exchanged. The 26-year-old struck out a career-high 94 hitters in just 121 1/3 innings over 29 appearances (20 starts) […]

Terry Rozier Will Not Play Thursday Against The Mavericks

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (illness) will miss a second straight game while battling a stomach bug that has been circulating in the Heat's locker room. Rozier also missed Wednesday night's loss in Oklahoma City, allowing Davion Mitchell to start alongside Tyler Herro in the backcourt. Mitchell had 14 points, three assists, a steal, and […]

Nolan Arenado Likely To Stay With Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said on Thursday that third baseman Nolan Arenado is likely to remain with the team after the organization tried to trade him all offseason. "(Nolan Arenado) is likely going to be a part of our club at this point," Mozeliak said. The Cards had a deal […]

Duncan Robinson Probable For Thursday In Dallas

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson missed Wednesday night's loss to Oklahoma City with a stomach bug that is going around the Miami locker room, but he is listed as probable to play on Thursday night when Miami finishes its back-to-back set against the Mavs. With Andrew Wiggins (illness) out and Bam Adebayo (knee) questionable, Robinson […]

Andrew Wiggins Will Not Play Thursday

Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (illness) has been ruled out of Thursday's game in Dallas against the Mavericks. Wiggins has played two games for Miami since joining the team in the Jimmy Butler trade. He had 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists in Wednesday's loss to Oklahoma City, but he won't be able to […]

Bam Adebayo Uncertain For Thursday's Matchup

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (knee) could be forced to miss Miami's final game before the All-Star break since he was listed as questionable for Thursday's game in Dallas. Adebayo has been putting up big numbers with at least 18 points in eight straight games and six double-doubles in his last nine. He had 27 […]

Mike Conley Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (finger) is part of a lengthy injury report for the Timberwolves as they head into Thursday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony Edwards (hip) and Rudy Gobert (back) join Conley as questionable, and Minnesota may just let the young guys carry the load as they head into the All-Star […]

Rudy Gobert Is Questionable Against Oklahoma City

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) appeared on the team's injury report for Thursday night's Western Conference showdown against the Thunder. The Timberwolves played a tough game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night, and Gobert had 20 points and 14 rebounds in 38 minutes. The 32-year-old Frenchman has played all 55 of the Timberwolves' games this season, […]

Anthony Edwards Uncertain Thursday Against The Thunder

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's showdown with the Thunder. Edwards missed a game last Saturday due to the injury but played through a questionable tag on Wednesday against the Bucks. He had 28 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals in the narrow, two-point defeat and […]

Holds Leagues: Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers To Target For 2025 Drafts

When holds are an additional category in your fantasy league, you must adjust your draft board. When identifying pitchers with the potential to tally holds, you must find teams that are projected to win and have a clearly defined ninth-inning option. This will allow the setup man to consistently be put in high-leverage situations with […]

Kelly Olynyk Still Not Ready For Pelicans Debut

New Orleans Pelicans center Kelly Olynyk will not make his debut with the Pelicans on Thursday when the team takes on the Sacramento Kings for the second day in a row. Olynyk averaged 15.6 minutes per game off the bench in Toronto before being traded to New Orleans as part of the deal that sent […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Targeting End Of May

New York Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) said he is targeting an end of May/beginning of June return this year, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Loaisiga hasn't been able to escape elbow issues the last two years and tore his right UCL early last year. However, the 30-year-old veteran didn't need […]

Brandon Boston Jr. Will Not Play Thursday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Brandon Boston Jr. (ankle) will miss a third straight game on Thursday when the Pelicans finish a back-to-back set of games at home against the Kings. Boston averaged 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.3 steals in 23.4 minutes per game in his 42 games, but he won't have a […]

Zion Williamson Will Not Play Thursday

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (conditioning) will not play Thursday night to finish off a back-to-back set of games against the Kings. Williamson played 28 minutes and racked up 33 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in one of his best games of the year on Wednesday, but the Pelicans still lost their 10th straight game. […]

Marcus Stroman Hasn't Reported To Camp

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman has yet to report to spring training. Stroman technically doesn't have to report to camp until Feb. 22, but his absence is noteworthy with the rest of the team's pitchers and catchers having reported. The 33-year-old could be making a statement after the Yankees moved him to the bullpen […]

Rangers Could Use Cody Bradford In Relief Role

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said it's hard to envision a scenario where a healthy left-hander Cody Bradford doesn't have a role on the team in 2025. Bradford is preparing as a starter in spring training, but Bochy said the Rangers could also give him a role out of the bullpen, where he's pitched well. […]

Jon Gray Throws First Bullpen Session On Thursday

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (foot) threw his first bullpen session of spring training on Thursday. A neuroma in Gray's foot caused him to finish last year on the injured list, but by all accounts, he had a normal offseason and should be a full-go for spring training. The 33-year-old veteran appeared in 23 games […]

Robbie Ray Throws Bullpen On Thursday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (hamstring) was seen throwing a bullpen session at camp on Thursday. Ray recovered from Tommy John surgery last year and returned to make seven starts in his first year with the Giants, going 3-2 with a 4.70 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 43 strikeouts and 15 walks in 30 2/3 frames. […]

Jordan Montgomery Drops 20-25 Pounds

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery said he dropped 20 to 25 pounds this offseason after his disappointing 2024 campaign with the team. "I know my season wasn't great, and I expect a lot of myself," Montgomery said. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw helped the Texas Rangers win the World Series in the fall of 2023 before […]

Luis Arraez To Play First Base

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller said he sees infielder Luis Arraez as the team's starting first baseman this year. "They're everyday guys that'll be on the field," manager Mike Shildt said of Arraez and Jake Cronenworth being on the right side of the infield in 2025. Arraez will surely also see […]

Astros Haven't Approached Framber Valdez About Contract Extension

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez said the team has not approached him or his agent yet about a contract extension, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Rome adds that it would probably be unwise for Valdez to consider signing any extension the Astros might offer him during spring training. The 31-year-old southpaw is in his […]

Erik Swanson "Going To Be A Little Bit Behind"

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson (forearm) experienced right-forearm fatigue last month and is "going to be a little bit behind" in spring training, according to manager John Schneider. Swanson is currently throwing at 120 feet, though, and still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 31-year-old struggled early […]

Will Wagner To See Time At First And Third Base

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Will Wagner (knee) is doing everything at camp and will see time at first and third base in spring training, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi. Wagner made his major-league debut with Toronto last year and went 25-for-82 (.305) with two home runs and 11 RBI in 24 games played. However, the […]

Blue Jays Expecting Daulton Varsho To Miss Time

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is hitting and throwing up to 90 feet, but manager John Schneider said the team is operating as if Varsho will miss time. However, the Jays aren't "putting anything past him." The 28-year-old will more than likely open the 2025 regular season on the injured list after undergoing […]

Bo Bichette A Full-Go For Spring Training

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (finger) is a full-go for spring training. Bichette said he had the pin in his broken finger removed long ago and feels normal. "Bo looks like Bo, which is really, really refreshing," said manager John Schneider. "We kind of operated without one of best bats last year in Bo. […]

Sandy Alcantara To Start On Opening Day

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (elbow) has been named the team's Opening Day starter on March 27 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Alcantara missed all of the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery that he had in October of 2023, but he's avoided any setbacks and is a full-go […]

No Target Date For Tyler Wells

MLB.com's Jake Rill reports that Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) is throwing but isn't putting any spin on the ball or going off a mound yet. Wells, who is recovering from UCL reconstruction via internal-brace surgery last June, doesn't have a target date for his return and is primarily focused on daily improvement while […]

Tomoyuki Sugano Absent Due To Visa Issues

BaltimoreBaseball.com's Rich Dubroff reports that Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano has been delayed to camp due to visa issues, but he should join the team sometime this weekend. Sugano will make his MLB debut in 2025 after the Orioles signed the Japanese hurler to a one-year, $13 million contract in December. The 35-year-old veteran doesn't […]