Nestor Cortes Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) expects to be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season. He arrived to the team's spring training facilities early because he wasn't getting over the hump with regards to his rehab for a left-shoulder strain that ended his 2023 campaign early, but the team's training staff […]

Jeff McNeil Cleared For Full Activity

New York Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (elbow), who ended last year on the injured list due to a partial UCL tear in his left elbow, said that his follow-up MRI in December showed the continued presence of a tear, which is normal. Doctors cleared him for full activity, and he's a healthy player in […]

Xander Bogaerts To Play Second Base In 2024

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts will play second base this year, according to manager Mike Shildt. Ha-Seong Kim will flip with Bogaerts and will be the team's starting shortstop after his breakout 2023 campaign. Shildt hinted at a possible position change for Bogaerts earlier this month, and now it's official. The 31-year-old isn't as […]

Javier Baez Has Played Through Back, Core Issues

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back, core) said he has battled through lower-back and core issues the last two years. However, with a new training routine, he said he feels strong and more like himself heading into the 2024 season. Baez didn't have any offseason surgery but just focused on strengthening those areas. It would […]

Riley Greene Expects To Be Ready For Grapefruit League Games

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (elbow) said he expects to play in Grapefruit League games once the spring schedule begins. He also said the Tigers are planning a blend of designated hitter and outfield days for Greene. The 23-year-old credited his offseason rehab work with trainer Ben Delacruz for his improved flexibility and running form. […]

Huascar Brazoban Held Up Due To Visa Issues

Miami Marlins right-hander Huascar Brazoban has not yet reported to camp due to visa issues. Elvis Alvarado and Johnny Pereda are also in the same situation. The 34-year-old Brazoban should be able to earn a roster spot in Miami's bullpen to begin the 2024 regular season as long as he's healthy after he went 5-2 […]

Braxton Garrett Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) has general soreness in his left shoulder at camp, according to manager Skip Schumaker. Garrett still threw on the side the last two days at spring training and isn't completely shut down, but the Marlins are taking it easy with him to start camp. The 26-year-old could still be […]

Alexander Volkanovski Set For Sixth Title Defense At UFC 298

UFC 298 is set to take place on Saturday and the card will be headlined by arguably the most anticipated featherweight title since Jose Aldo faced off against Conor McGregor, which took place at UFC 194. Alexander Volkanovski is set to defend the featherweight title in the main event of UFC 298 against Ilia Topuria. […]

Marlins Make Offer To Tim Anderson

The Miami Marlins recently made an offer to free-agent shortstop Tim Anderson as they continue their search for an everyday shortstop, according to sources briefed on the discussions. The 30-year-old Anderson declined markedly in 2023. In his eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox, he was a former batting champion and two-time All-Star. The Marlins […]

Ilia Topuria Has A Chance To Become The New UFC Featherweight Champion

Undefeated UFC contender Ilia Topuria (14-0) is set to fight UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title in the main event of UFC 298 at Honda Center in Anaheim on Saturday. At 14-0 with dominant victories over the likes of Josh Emmett, Bryce Mitchell and Ryan Hall, Topuria is a lethal and precise […]

Bobby Dalbec Taking Outfield Reps

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is taking reps with the outfielders in spring training on Friday. Dalbec is trying to increase his versatility heading into the 2024 regular season. Perhaps it will help him see the field more often after he played in only 21 games for Boston in his fourth year in […]

Henry Cejudo Looking To Return To Win Column

Henry Cejudo (16-3) had his six-fight winning streak snapped last time out as he suffered a unanimous-decision loss to former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling when he returned to the Octagon after a three-year absence. Cejudo previously retired from MMA in 2020 after he defended his bantamweight title with a second-round TKO victory over Dominick […]

Jarren Duran Expected To Hit Leadoff For Boston

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that "if Jarren Duran is healthy, he's our leadoff guy." Duran impressed with a .295/.346/.482 slash line with an .828 OPS, eight home runs, 34 doubles, two triples, 40 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 46 runs scored in 362 trips to the plate and 102 games in his […]

Kenley Jansen Won't Throw Until Next Week

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (lat) is in good spirits in camp after reporting to spring training with lat soreness, but he won't be back to throwing for a week or so. The Red Sox aren't going to take any chances with Jansen, especially since he's been the subject of trade rumors this offseason. […]

Merab Dvalishvili A Favorite At UFC 298

Merab Dvalishvili (16-4) is set to face former two-division champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 298 on Saturday. Dvalishvili has not competed in 11 months, last defeating Petr Yan in March via unanimous decision. The winner of the bout will likely earn a title opportunity against the winner of UFC 299's bantamweight title bout between Sean […]

John Means Admits It's "Probably Unlikely" He'll Be Ready By Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (elbow) said it's "probably unlikely" he'll be built up in time to be a part of the team's Opening Day starting rotation. Means is disappointed, but he's confident in his teammates to have early success in 2024. The O's will also be without Kyle Bradish (elbow) to start the year, […]

Roman Kopylov Steps Up To Face Anthony Hernandez

With Ikram Aliskerov out, Roman Kopylov (12-2) steps up on short notice to face off against Anthony Hernandez this Saturday on the main card of UFC 298 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Due to this, Kopylov has the chance to break into the top 15 of the middleweight division if he can defeat Hernandez. […]

Kyle Bradish "Very Confident" He'll Pitch This Year

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) is "very confident" he'll get past his right UCL sprain and pitch for the team in 2024. Bradish is scheduled to throw on Friday for the first time since receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow. The 27-year-old is going to open the 2024 regular season on […]

Gunnar Henderson Not Concerned About His Injury

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (oblique) said the oblique soreness he's dealing with is on his left side and he felt it during long toss. However, he's not concerned about it and said he should be fine in a few more weeks. The Orioles are going to slow-play him, so the 22-year-old probably won't be […]

Justin Verlander Feeling Good After Throwing Thursday

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that right-hander Justin Verlander (shoulder) "walked in today feeling good about how the arm feels" after throwing off a mound on Thursday in spring training. Verlander wasn't going full speed on Thursday, but it's a positive sign regardless as he looks to bounce back after having a setback with […]

Shohei Ohtani To Face Live Pitching Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is on the scheduled to face live pitching against left-hander Alex Vesia at spring training on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts said on Thursday that Ohtani would start facing live pitching at camp "soon," and he wasn't lying. It's another encouraging sign that Ohtani will be ready for […]

Is Kirk Cousins A Free Agent In 2024? Which Team Will Sign Cousins In The Offseason?

Despite being 35, Kirk Cousins was still producing at an elite level to start the 2023 season and was beginning to turn the Vikings' season around after a 1-3 start. Cousins led his team to three straight wins and was on pace to finish as the NFL's passing leader, but he tore his Achilles against […]

Is Mike Evans A Free Agent In 2024? Which Team Will Sign Evans In The Offseason?

Many Buccaneers fans were scared that Mike Evans' 1000-yard season streak would come to an end in 2023. The team had moved on from the greatest quarterback in NFL history, Tom Brady, to Baker Mayfield, who had gone through two disappointing seasons before this. However, Mayfield and Evans proved everyone wrong and had a season […]

NASCAR Truck Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Daytona Fresh From Florida 250 (2/16/24)

NASCAR is back! The 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series kicks off on Friday night at Daytona International Speedway. This year's Truck Series field looks a lot different than last year, with drivers like Carson Hocevar and Zane Smith in the Cup Series now. We also don't have one of the top teams in the sport […]

Keyonte George Scores Career-High 33 Points On Thursday

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George was named the starting point guard until further notice and he delivered a new career-high in scoring before fouling out against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. In the three-point loss, George finished with 33 points on 11-for-22 shooting and 9-for-16 from beyond the arc. He also threw in […]

Collin Sexton Scores 35 Points Against Warriors

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton put up a season-high in a three-point loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Before everyone headed into the NBA All-Star break, Sexton decided to drop 35 points, nine assists, three rebounds, one steal, one rebound, and three turnovers on 10-for-18 shooting overall, 3-for-8 from deep, and 12-for-13 […]

Klay Thompson Knocks Down Seven Threes Against Jazz

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson came off of the bench in the three-point victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday and he led the team in scoring while only playing 28 minutes. The veteran sharpshooter finished with 35 points on 13-for-22 shooting and 7-for-13 from beyond the arc. He also chipped in six rebounds […]

Sherrone Moore vs. Kalen DeBoer - Will Michigan Or Alabama Win More Games In 2024 College Football?

Two heavyweight coaches left the college football world this offseason, leaving a significant hole in two of the premier programs in the nation. Nick Saban decided to hang it up and retire, while Jim Harbaugh took the Los Angeles Chargers' head-coaching job to return to the NFL. Needless to say, Michigan and Alabama are in […]

Anthony Edwards Drops 34 Points In Win

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards led all scorers in the 128-91 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night and gave the team their 39th win heading into the All-Star break. Edwards registered 34 points, seven assists, six rebounds, two steals, one block, and one turnover while boasting a huge +36 which was the […]

Vince Williams Jr. Flirts With Triple-Double

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. came close to his first triple-double in the NBA after leading the team to a surprising win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams finished the victory with 18 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 7-for-11 overall. Williams has provided a surprising boost to the […]