Aaron Gordon Sitting Out Versus The Grizzlies
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (foot) won't play on Monday against Memphis. The veteran had a 22-point, 12-rebound double-double with three blocks in Saturday's win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Unfortunately, he popped up on the injury report late on Monday because of a right Plantar Fascia strain. There hasn't been anything to suggest the... Read More
Jamal Murray Out Again Versus Memphis
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) remains out on Monday against Memphis. He hasn't played in over a week because of a sprained left ankle. Unquestionably, the Nuggets need him healthy for the postseason, so he may not be back for at least a few more contests. But until Murray returns to the lineup, Reggie... Read More
Nikola Jokic Will Play On Monday
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (hip, back) will suit up for Monday's game against Memphis. He didn't play on Saturday versus Portland because of back and hip issues. However, truth be told, the Nuggets did fine without him. As always, Jokic is a must-start for any fantasy format. But if Denver builds a big lead... Read More
Anthony Davis Expected To Face Milwaukee
Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (Achilles) is probable for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee. The Achilles issue isn't anything new, and Davis will likely continue to deal with it for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign, including the playoffs, assuming the Lakers advance. But he's only missed four games this season, with his most recent... Read More
D'Angelo Russell Off The Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell isn't listed on the injury report heading into Tuesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. He was ruled out shortly before Sunday's win over the Indiana Pacers because of a non-COVID-illness. As a result, Spencer Dinwiddie started and finished with 26 points, five assists, two blocks, and one steal. With... Read More
Shohei Ohtani "Shocked" His Interpreter Stole His Money
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani faced the media on Monday and said he's never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, who was fired by the Dodgers five days ago in the wake of media inquiries surrounding at least $4.5 million in wire transfers... Read More
LeBron James Not Expected To Play Tuesday
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee. The Lakers will begin their six-game road trip. However, the club is expected to be without the multi-time MVP. The ankle injury has bothered him all year, so he could be getting a night off ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the... Read More
Randal Grichuk A Good Bet To Open On Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stopped short of saying that outfielder Randal Grichuk (ankle) will open the year on the injured list, but the skipper left little doubt. Lovullo said that Grichuk would be ready to serve as the designated hitter but that "just having a DH and not giving somebody a chance to play... Read More
Michael Wacha Not Expected To Miss Any Time
Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (finger) is fine and isn't expected to miss any time to open the 2024 regular season. Manager Matt Quatraro said Wacha woke up Monday morning and even "forgot about it." Wacha is the club's No. 4 starter in his first year in KC, joining Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, Brady... Read More
Bryan Woo Lands On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (elbow) will begin the season on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. Woo is an option for rotation depth in deep-mixed fantasy leagues after he went 4-5 with a 4.21 ERA (4.36 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with 31 walks and 93 strikeouts in 87 2/3 innings in his first... Read More
White Sox Put Max Stassi On Injured List
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Max Stassi (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with left-hip inflammation and recalled catcher Korey Lee from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The 33-year-old Stassi will be eligible to be reinstated from the injured list on April 4, so he may not end up missing much... Read More
White Sox Not Naming A Closer
Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said he's not going to name a closer for the start of the 2024 season. "I wouldn't have one anyways unless you bring back Dennis Eckersley or somebody like that. We're attacking leverage. Somebody takes it on, somebody takes it on," Grifol said. We don't blame Grifol, as the... Read More
Tyler Alexander Makes Rays Rotation
The Athletic's Jayson Stark writes that left-hander Tyler Alexander will start either the fourth game of the regular season for the Tampa Bay Rays or serve as the bulk reliever versus the Toronto Blue Jays in a shy-away matchup. It's a sign that right-hander Jake Odorizzi (shoulder). It's his call whether he'll stay in extended... Read More
Cam Thomas Now Out On Monday
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (back) won't play on Monday against Toronto. He wasn't listed on the injury report, so the back issue likely flared up during pregame activities. The Nets were already down Cameron Johnson (toe), and now the team will be without another one of their top performers. Of course, Mikal Bridges should... Read More
Kevin Ginkel Likely To Open As D-Backs Closer
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo doesn't want to name a closer right away to open the season with right-hander Paul Sewald (oblique) starting the year on the injured list due to a Grade 2 left-oblique strain, but Kevin Ginkel is the most likely option to get the first crack at the job. Nothing is set... Read More