Kelly Oubre Jr. Questionable For Friday's Matchup

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (shoulder) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Friday's encounter with the Hornets. He's a late addition to the injury report with a sore right shoulder. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse might have to switch up his starting lineup again after inserting Oubre Jr. back into the first […]

Nick Castellanos Goes Hitless Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos went hitless in a pair of at-bats in Friday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Miami Marlins. The veteran flew out to center field in his first trip to the plate in the second inning before lining out to third base in the fourth. The hitless effort lowered his spring-training average […]

Kevin Love May Not Play Against Jazz

Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (heel) has been given a questionable status for their matchup with the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. The veteran big man is dealing with a heel issue and wasn't able to play in their last game on Thursday. Love hasn't been seeing enough time to garner fantasy interest across most […]

Grant Williams Probable For Friday's Game

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (back) is probable for Friday's matchup against Philadelphia. The former Celtic is troubled by a lower back contusion, but it looks like he will be able to play through the ailment. Williams has been in the lineup for eight consecutive games for the Hornets, and he's found a new lease […]

Tyler Herro Could Miss Fourth Consecutive Game

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (foot) has officially been tagged as questionable for their Saturday game against the Utah Jazz. The star combo guard has missed the team's last three games in a row while he deals with medial tendinitis in his right foot. Herro has already missed 20 games so far this year, so […]

Noelvi Marte To Make Spring Debut Saturday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that rookie infielder Noelvi Marte (hamstring) will make his Cactus League debut on Saturday. Marte suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain while playing in the Dominican winter league and had more issues with his leg in the leadup to spring training, so the Reds have been slow-playing the impressive […]

Derrick Rose Sidelined On Friday Against Trail Blazers

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (back) has been ruled out of the Friday night matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers due to back soreness. The veteran point guard has only appeared in 24 games so far this year and hasn't seen consistent minutes when he is available. He was able to play in the last […]

Mats Zuccarello Fined $2K For Unsportsmanlike Conduct

Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello has been hit with a $2K fine for unsportsmanlike conduct for actions during Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. The veteran was involved in a scuffle with Predators forward Michael McCarron while still on the bench, earning him the fine. McCarron was also handed a $2K fine for unsportsmanlike […]

Scoot Henderson Ruled Out Again On Friday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (groin) will be sidelined again on Friday after being officially ruled out for the fourth consecutive game. The rookie point guard will now have missed 15 games so far this season, which means he can only miss two more games and still be eligible for regular-season awards. To make […]

Timothy Liljegren Questionable For Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against the visiting New York Rangers. The 24-year-old missed Tuesday's loss to the Vegas Golden Knights as well as Thursday's victory over the Arizona Coyotes due to an undisclosed ailment. Liljegren also missed significant time earlier in the season due to a high-ankle […]

J.C. Jackson Released By Patriots

The New England Patriots are releasing veteran cornerback J.C. Jackson ahead of free agency. The move clears $14 million in cap with no dead money. Jackson spent the first four seasons of his NFL career as a Patriot before signing a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers ahead of the 2022 campaign. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Being Checked By Doctor

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is getting his sore right knee looked at by a doctor "just to make sure," manager Brian Snitker said. It's not an MRI exam, and Snitker also said, "I don't think it'll be anything." It may be nothing, but it doesn't hurt for the Braves and Acuna to […]

Commanders Parting Ways With Logan Thomas

The Washington Commanders are releasing veteran tight end Logan Thomas, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. He was due $6.5 million this upcoming season, including a $500k roster bonus later this month. The converted college quarterback signed with the organization to play tight end in 2020, and he had a relatively successful run. Thomas caught […]

Calle Jarnkrok A Possibility Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (knuckle) is "a possibility" for Saturday's home game versus the New York Rangers, according to head coach Sheldon Keefe. The winger has been out since breaking his knuckle during practice on Jan. 26. The veteran took part in a full practice with the team on Friday, skating on the […]

Mike Muscala Plans To Sign With Thunder

Free agent center Mike Muscala agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons, and according to Adrian Wojnarowski, he plans to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the rest of this season. Previously, he spent three and a half seasons with the Thunder from 2019 to 2023 before moving to Boston. Then he played […]

Clayton Keller Sidelined Into Next Week

Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller will be sidelined until next week due to an upper-body injury. The American forward was injured during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, missed Thursday's game versus the Maple Leafs, and will also sit out Friday's contest at the Ottawa Senators. His absence looms large for […]

LaMelo Ball's Timeline To Return Is Still Unclear

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) hasn't appeared in a game since January 26 due to what the team is calling tendinopathy in his right ankle. Head coach Steve Clifford was asked about Ball's progress over the last couple of weeks and he said, "It's hard to tell." He also added that Ball has been […]

Artem Zub To Return To Action Friday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (lower body) will return to the lineup for Friday's home game versus the Arizona Coyotes. The right-shot blue-liner has missed the past three games with a lower-body injury. He skated with Jake Sanderson on a pair during Friday's morning skate. "That's a good addition," Senators interim head coach Jacques Martin […]

Jamal Murray Could Miss Contest Against Lakers

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle on Thursday during the second quarter of their game against the Miami Heat. He was able to walk off the floor under his own power but showed a noticeable limp. The team has been using a cautious approach with Murray due to the various leg […]

Spencer Torkelson Looking For Encore In 2024

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson played in more games (159) than any player on the team in 2023 and hit .233/.313/.446 with 31 home runs, 34 doubles, one triple, 94 RBI and 88 runs scored in his second major-league season. In early May, he was hitting .198 with only two home runs. He was […]

Nick Jensen, Sonny Milano To Return For Capitals Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (lower body) and forward Sonny Milano (illness) will both return to the lineup for Friday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. Jensen has missed the past two contests due to a lower-body injury suffered in a loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He is without a goal with eight assists […]

Mark Giordano Out With Concussion

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano has suffered a concussion and will be "out some time," according to Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving. "He was in rough shape last night, doing better after the game... doing well today," the executive added. The 40-year-old was injured when he crashed hard into the end boards while […]

David Bednar Still The Closer For Pirates

Despite the offseason addition of left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman and his seven All-Star selections, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander David Bednar remains the team's primary closer heading into the 2024 season. Bednar, who has been an All-Star each of the last two years himself, received a call from manager Derek Shelton after Chapman's signing, reassuring him of […]

Raisel Iglesias Makes Spring Debut Friday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias made his Grapefruit League debut on Friday in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. He entered in the fourth frame and had a scoreless inning of work, with his only blemish being a two-out double to infield prospect Jackson Holliday. In his first full season with the Braves in 2023, […]

Connor Norby Expected To Play In Games Soon

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that infield prospect Connor Norby (side) won't play in Grapefruit League action on Saturday, but he's expected to get back into the spring training lineup in the next three to four days. There's still time for Norby to get ready for the start of the 2024 season, but even […]

Lars Nootbaar Has Revamped Swing

In his first season with a projected starting role in 2024, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar retooled his swing in the offseason with the help of Nolan Arenado after a disappointing 2023 campaign that saw him miss round 40 games due to injuries. Nootbaar revamped his swing mechanics in hopes of adding more power. […]

Ricky Tiedemann To Face Live Hitters Soon

Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann (hamstring) is feeling good after throwing a bullpen on Thursday, and it sounds like the next step is for him to face live hitters in camp soon. It should leave him plenty of time for a full ramp-up through March and into Opening Day late in March. The […]

Michael Penix Says He's Healthy

Washington quarterback Michael Penix said on Friday at the NFL scouting combine that he thinks he's put questions about his health behind him and he's ready to be somebody's franchise signal-caller. Penix believes his medical exams for all 32 NFL teams went smoothly and he's ready to throw for those in attendance in Indianapolis. ESPN's […]

Carlos Rodon Yields Four Homers In Batting Practice Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon surrendered four home runs during a live batting practice session against minor-league hitters on Friday. The 31-year-old allowed just one earned run with five strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings in his spring debut against the Blue Jays, so there's no reason for panic at this time. However, it's worth […]

Justin Fields Could Fetch Second- Or Third-Rounder

According to NFL executives, if the Chicago Bears indeed decide to trade quarterback Justin Fields this offseason, the majority opinion is that Chicago would receive a second- or third-round pick in the upcoming draft. It's looking more likely that Fields will be dealt and the Bears will take USC QB Caleb Williams with the first […]