Mike Trout Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is absent from Thursday's lineup in the series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Jorge Soler is starting in right field and is batting third, while catcher Logan O'Hoppe will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize. Travis d'Arnaud is catching and […]

Walker Buehler Getting Testing On His Shoulder, Won't Start Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler (shoulder) didn't bounce back well from his last start and is currently back in Boston getting testing done on his right shoulder. As of right now, the Red Sox are saying that Buehler is dealing with shoulder soreness, but he could be a candidate to land on the 15-day […]

Kristian Campbell Scratched With Rib Discomfort

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell (rib) has been scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays with right-rib discomfort, according to MassLive's Christopher Smith. David Hamilton will take over at the keystone and will hit eighth against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. For now, fantasy managers should consider Campbell […]

Juan Soto Busts Out With Two Homers In Thursday's Loss

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto came ready to hit in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in the team's 4-2 loss. Soto accounted for all of New York's offense in this one and is now up to five home runs on the […]

Isaiah Stewart Out On Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 against the New York Knicks. He will miss a fifth consecutive game after being labeled questionable on the initial injury report. The Pistons must win on Thursday for Stewart to have a chance to return to action this season. He has […]

A.J. Minter Hoping To Return In September

New York Mets left-handed reliever A.J. Minter (lat), who was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, is looking for a September return, at best, and could be out for the rest of the 2025 season, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Minter is dealing with a pretty serious left-lat strain […]

Max Pacioretty Moving To Second Line Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty will join the second line for Thursday's Game 6 showdown against the Ottawa Senators. The veteran forward missed the start of the postseason as a healthy scratch and has been limited to a third-line role since entering the lineup. He has gone scoreless in three games with five […]

Johnathan Kovacevic To Have Knee Surgery

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic is dealing with a knee injury that will likely require surgery. He missed the last two games of the team's 4-1 first-round loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. "I'll be out for a decent amount of time," Kovacevic said during his exit interview on Thursday. "I don't anticipate I'll be […]

Frankie Montas Moves To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Mets transferred right-hander Frankie Montas (lat) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. It's merely a procedural move and won't affect Montas' timetable for return. He is not eligible to come off the IL until June. The 32-year-old veteran has been out all […]

Frederik Andersen Expected To Return To Practice Friday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice on Friday. The Danish veteran was injured in Game 4 against the New Jersey Devils and was unavailable when Carolina closed out the first-round series with a 5-4 double-overtime win on Tuesday. However, with him set to practice again, there is a strong […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On AJ Smith-Shawver

X-rays came back negative on Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) after he was struck by a line drive during his start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Before leaving after 5 1/3 innings at Coors Field on Tuesday, Smith-Shawver allowed two earned runs on four hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out […]

Mark Scheifele Won't Play In Game 6

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (undisclosed) will not play in Game 6 against the St. Louis Blues on Friday. Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced on Thursday that Scheifele won't travel with the team after getting hurt in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Blues. Scheifele sits second on the team with six points (two goals, […]

Luis Mey Recalled By Reds, Makes MLB Debut On Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Thursday that they recalled right-hander Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville after optioning struggling right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz to Louisville after his rough outing on Wednesday. Mey, who is the team's No. 20 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made his major-league debut in Thursday's 9-1 win over the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals […]

Pavel Dorofeyev Out On Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild. He was injured in the third period of Game 5 and is considered day-to-day. Dorofeyev's absence leaves the Golden Knights without their top regular-season goal-scorer. The Russian forward had a big year with 35 goals, adding 17 […]

No Timetable For Jeimer Candelario's Return

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) said there's no current timetable for his return from a lumbar spine strain in his back. "We're waiting on it to get better," Candelario said. "Sometimes, you want to force things and do things. But this is a part of the game. You want to be able to help […]

Giants Place Tyler Fitzgerald On 10-Day Injured List With Rib Fracture

The San Francisco Giants announced on Thursday that they placed middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (rib) on the 10-day injured list with a left-rib fracture and recalled infielder Brett Wisely from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Fitzgerald missed some time last weekend due to a chest injury but was able to return to action for […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Zebby Matthews, Jordan Lawlar

If your fantasy baseball team is in need of reinforcements as we head into May, there are some exciting young players on the verge of making an impact as soon as they get the call to the majors. Whether you're looking to replace a struggling starting pitcher or an under-performing infielder, there are three prospects […]

Jason Robertson Upgraded To Day-To-Day

Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson (knee) has been upgraded from week-to-week to day-to-day, head coach Pete DeBoer said on Thursday. Robertson suffered a knee injury in the regular season finale but appears to be nearing his comeback. He will remain out for Thursday's Game 6 against the Colorado Avalanche. If the team can't finish off […]

Dodgers Transfer Blake Treinen, Michael Kopech To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred right-handed reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Righty reliever Michael Kopech (shoulder) to the 60-day IL. In other moves, the Dodgers claimed J.P. Feyereisen off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks and acquired right-hander Ryan Loutos […]

Miro Heiskanen Ruled Out For Game 6

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will remain out for Game 6 against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. The star blue-liner is skating with the team but will be kept on the shelf for Thursday's potential series-clincher. Heiskanen hasn't played since Jan. 28, missing three months due to knee surgery. With Dallas' No. 1 […]

Clayton Kershaw Goes Five Innings In Third Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (knee, toe) made his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday against Triple-A El Paso and went five innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out four for a no-decision. The 37-year-old future Hall of Famer worked […]

A's Calling Up Pitching Prospect Gunnar Hoglund

The Athletics are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund from Triple-A Las Vegas, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Hoglund was twice a first-round pick and is ranked as the team's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 25-year-old gets his first big-league call-up after going 1-2 with a 2.43 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with […]

When Is Zebby Matthews Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)

Starting pitcher Zebby Matthews made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins last season. However, Mathews really struggled in his first go-around in the majors, allowing 31 runs (28 earned runs) with 43 strikeouts across 37 2/3 innings pitched. That resulted in the right-hander finishing with a 6.69 ERA in his nine outings.  Still, Matthews is someone fantasy managers should […]

Raiders Add Collin Johnson To Wide Receiver Room

The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent wideout Collin Johnson on Thursday, according to NFL.com. The former Texas Longhorn was originally a fifth-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020. However, he spent just one year with the team before a two-year stint with the New York Giants and two seasons with the Chicago Bears. Overall, […]

Yankees Claim Bryan De La Cruz Off Waivers From Braves

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To make room for De La Cruz on the 40-man roster, the Yankees moved outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) to the 60-day injured list. De La Cruz began the 2025 season […]

Colston Loveland A "Natural Fit" In Ben Johnson's Offense

The Chicago Bears selected former Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Ted Nguyen of The Athletic believes he is a good match for Ben Johnson's offense. "Loveland is a natural fit in the role Sam LaPorta has played in the Lions' offense for now-Bears […]

Yankees Transfer Giancarlo Stanton To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees transferred outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday to make room for outfielder Bryan De La Cruz on the 40-man roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. It's merely a procedural move and won't really change Stanton's timetable […]

J.T. Realmuto Retreats To The Bench On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will start Thursday's contest against the division-rival Washington Nationals on the bench. Rafael Marchan will do the catching for right-hander Taijuan Walker and will hit ninth against Nationals right-hander Brad Lord. Realmuto will get a day to rest after going 6-for-20 with a homer, double and RBI in 21 plate […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball, and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important for […]

Salvador Perez Leaves Early On Thursday With Hip Soreness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hip) was forced to leave Thursday's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays due to left-hip soreness, according to the team. Before leaving, Perez went 1-for-3 at the plate with a double and an RBI. He was replaced at designated hitter by Cavan Biggio. Perez will most certainly go […]