Kai Kara-France Suffers Controversial Split-Decision Loss

In a controversial decision to many, Kai Kara-France suffered a split-decision loss to Amir Albazi in Saturday's main event. Kara-France held the overall significant striking edge (99 to 43), but he also landed more strikes than Albazi in each round. Kara-France also held a higher landing percentage in each round. Regardless, Kara-France had a great […]

Aaron Judge Held Out On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is being held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-handed slugger suffered a minor toe injury during Saturday's contest. As a result, the Yankees are going to have Judge sit out this contest. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge is sore […]

Royce Lewis Removed From Sunday's Game

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis was removed early during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 23-year-old was taken out of the game after getting into a collision while covering first base. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Lewis did not sustain a concussion or any acute concerns. It sounds like Lewis is dealing with a day-to-day […]

Henry Davis Promoted To Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis has earned himself a promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis. Davis was drafted by Pittsburgh as the first overall pick during the 2019 Amateur Draft. He currently ranks as the No. 45 best prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. This season, Davis is slashing .284/.433/.547 with 10 homers and 27 RBI across 41 […]

Alex Caceres Pulls Off Action-Packed Co-Main-Event Win

In a co-main-event matchup that did not disappoint, Alex Caceres walked out of the Octagon on Saturday as the victor with a unanimous-decision win (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). In the high-paced 15 minutes of action, Caceres tallied 60 significant strikes compared to that of Daniel Pineda's 27. Both fighters held around four minutes of control time, […]

Knicks May Pursue Torrey Craig In Offseason

The New York Knicks are reportedly looking into forward Torrey Craig as a possible addition this offseason. Craig will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and the Knicks have a Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level exception worth roughly $12 million. Craig fits the mold as a 3-and-D veteran who would be a solid role player in defensive-minded […]

Kevin Love Expected To Start Sunday

Miami Heat forward/center Kevin Love is expected to start Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets. Love recently fell out of the rotation after sitting the final two games of the Eastern Conference Finals and the first game of the NBA Finals. Heat could use Love's shooting ability to space the floor against Denver's lengthy frontcourt. […]

Teams Expected To Pursue Grant Williams In Offseason

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams is expected to receive interest from multiple teams this offseason. Williams will be a restricted free agent and may be due for a change of scenery. Williams was a DNP-CD in five playoff games for the Celtics before having a prominent role in the Eastern Conference Finals. Rival teams are […]

Spurs Reportedly Interested In Evan Fournier

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to have some interest in New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier during this offseason. Fournier was pushed out of the rotation in New York and has expected to be traded. The Spurs have reportedly had some interest in making a deal for Fournier and would likely not have to […]

Caleb Martin Will Play Sunday Night

Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (illness) will be available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. Martin will suit up against the Denver Nuggets after missing Saturday's practice with an undisclosed illness. Martin shot poorly in Game 1 and may have been feeling some effects of the illness. If Martin is limited […]

Tyler Soderstrom Launches Pair Of Home Runs

Oakland Athletics' top prospect Tyler Soderstrom posted his second multi-home run game of the season. The 21-year-old is now slashing .255/.304/.532 with 12 home runs through 46 games with Triple-A Las Vegas. Soderstrom's hitting ability is advanced for his age, and he figures to be a candidate for promotion to the majors at some point […]

Jose Alvarado Could Be Back Next Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) could return for next weekend's home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-hander had five saves and four holds before going down with elbow inflammation on May 8. He's been spending time with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is expected to make one more appearance in the minors. If […]

Andruw Monasterio Injured On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Andruw Monasterio (head) hit his first career homer in Sunday's win over the Reds. Unfortunately, Monasterio's day went downhill from there, as he was forced to exit the game after accidentally getting hit in the head by Will Benson during a pickoff attempt. The 26-year-old complained of a "slight headache" and will […]

White Sox Release Hanser Alberto

The White Sox released infielder Hanser Alberto on Sunday. The 30-year-old spent time in the lineup while Elvis Andrus (oblique) was on the shelf. However, the team designated him for assignment a few days ago, a move made to prepare for his unconditional release. Alberto was hitting .220 in 82 at-bats this season, one of […]

Cody Bellinger Not Expected Back During Road Trip

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) has made "good strides" in the last few days. However, Bellinger isn't expected back anytime soon, with the veteran stating that a potential return during the team's road trip out west is "probably too aggressive." Bellinger has been running the bases and doing agility work of late. But nobody […]

Nestor Cortes Won't Start On Wednesday

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes won't make his next scheduled start on Wednesday versus Chicago. No reason was provided, and the team hasn't announced who will replace him in the rotation. The 28-year-old has struggled this season, to a degree, amassing a 5.16 ERA, a significant decline from 2022. […]

Casey Schmitt (SS/3B, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Two weeks ago, Casey Schmitt's roster rate was near 50%, and it seemed he was well on his way to getting the respect he deserved among fantasy baseball enthusiasts. In those two weeks, Schmitt has nine RBI, five runs scored, two steals, […]

Sean Murphy Taking A Seat On Sunday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It'll be veteran Travis d'Arnaud starting behind the dish and batting cleanup against Zac Gallen and the D-Backs. Murphy has a shot to appear as a pinch-hitter so he's worth leaving in your lineup, as most fantasy managers […]

Anthony Duclair Scores Fourth Playoff Goal

Florida Panthers right wing Anthony Duclair scored the team's second goal in a 5-2 loss in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against Vegas. Eric Staal opened the scoring in a short-handed situation and Duclair tied the game at two late in the second period, but the Panthers failed to match Vegas' offense in […]

Alex Wood Lands On The 15-day Injured List

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Alex Wood (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a lower back strain. Wood didn't look very sharp in his last outing when he coughed up six earned runs over 4 1/3 innings against the Pirates and has looked mediocre overall this season with a 4.80 ERA […]

Orlando Arcia (2B/SS/OF, ATL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although Arcia operates primarily as a middle infielder for the Braves, he does now carry outfielder eligibility. That positional flexibility makes him an even more intriguing fantasy asset. Arcia also has the production to justify rostering him. He's slashing .312/.368/.464 with four home […]

Gunnar Henderson Not In The Lineup On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants. Henderson was dealing with some lower back discomfort, which forced him to leave Saturday's contest early. His absence on Sunday is related to that same issue so hopefully, the day of rest helps him […]

Jack Eichel Opens Stanley Cup Finals With Two Assists

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel dished out two assists as the team kicked off the Stanley Cup Finals with a 5-2 victory over Florida. The assists came in the third period when Zach Whitecloud registered the game-winning goal and Reilly Smith wrapped things up in the contest with an empty-netter. Eichel led all forwards […]

Leody Taveras Taking A Seat On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is absent from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. This is just a routine day off for the 24-year-old outfielder, who's been terrific this season for the Rangers. Taveras is slashing .306/.360/.452 with three home runs, 23 RBI, and five stolen bases over 157 at-bats. Travis […]

Jonathan Marchessault Extends Point Streak With Another Goal

Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault scored a power-play goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals to extend his point streak to six games. The 32-year-old tied the contest at one in the first period before the Golden Knights ran away with a 5-2 victory. Marchessault has been very productive throughout Vegas' playoff […]

Amed Rosario Absent From The Guardians Lineup

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (knee) is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Rosario left Saturday's contest early with left knee soreness so Sunday's absence is likely related to that. Hopefully, this extra maintenance day will help the 27-year-old avoid the injured list. Tyler Freeman is taking over at shortstop and […]

Randall Cobb Expected To Be Included In Rotation

New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb inked a one-year deal with the team this offseason. With New York adding Aaron Rodgers in April, many felt the club signed Cobb solely to appease the future Hall of Fame signal-caller. However, while that may be partially accurate, Rich Cimini of ESPN reported that Cobb "is very […]

Matt Bush Set To Begin A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Matt Bush (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. The 37-year-old reliever has been out since late April with right rotator cuff tendinitis. He scuffled to start the season, putting up an 8.22 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 8:6 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings of […]

Eric Lauer Will Start A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. Lauer has been dealing with a left shoulder impingement, which had sidelined him on May 20 but it's nice to see him trending in the right direction. The southpaw put up an ugly 5.48 ERA, 1.52 […]

Willy Adames Expected To Rejoin The Brewers On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (concussion), who is currently on the 7-day injured list, is slated to be activated on Thursday, according to beat writer Adam McCalvy. The 27-year-old shortstop will play in three minor league games before then and will then rejoin the Brewers on Thursday for their series against the Baltimore Orioles. Barring […]