Jake Cousins Throws Live Batting Practice

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Jake Cousins (forearm) threw roughly 15 pitches in a live batting practice session at Yankee Stadium before the team's blowout win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Cousins said that he is eyeing a big-league return in early to mid June. He was transferred from the 15-day injured list […]

Al Horford Starts Game 2 Against Knicks

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford will join the starting unit for Wednesday's Game 2 showdown against the New York Knicks. He is taking the starting spot from Kristaps Porzingis. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla will try to shake things up after his team missed a historic 45 three-point shots in Monday's Game 1 loss. Horford […]

When Will Jordan Westburg, Spencer Arrighetti, Tommy Edman Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

As we head toward the end of Week 6, it is becoming tougher to hold injured players. A bunch of superstar players are currently on the injured list, and that list should only grow in the coming weeks. Players like Blake Snell, Grayson Rodriguez, George Kirby, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Logan Gilbert are just some […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return In Late May

The New York Yankees are not ruling out designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) being ready to return when he's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list in late May, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper also said Stanton's rehab will look different than most players since the team doesn't need to get him […]

Sam Hauser Out For Game 2 Against Knicks

Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks. This outcome was always likely after the team labeled him as doubtful on the initial injury report. Hauser is nursing a right ankle sprain sustained during Monday's Game 1 against the Knicks. While Boston will miss Hauser's […]

Orioles Hope Tyler O'Neill Joins The Team This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that he is hopeful that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (neck) will rejoin the team this weekend in Anaheim for a series against the Los Angeles Angels and make his return from the 10-day injured list. In his first minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, O'Neill went 1-for-3 at […]

Kristaps Porzingis Available Wednesday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) has been upgraded from probable to available for Wednesday's Game 2 against the New York Knicks. Porzingis' night was cut short in the series opener due to illness, but he is ready to suit up for Wednesday's clash. On Monday night, Porzingis finished scoreless with four rebounds on 0-for-4 […]

Zach Eflin To Return From Injured List To Face Angels This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin (lat) passed his final test with a successful bullpen session on Wednesday and will come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Los Angeles Angels this weekend, according to manager Brandon Hyde. It's unclear which game Eflin will start in Anaheim in a three-game series that starts in […]

Nestor Cortes Resumes Throwing Program

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) resumed playing catch on Sunday. Cortes, who was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 21, received a platelet-rich plasma injection for a left-elbow flexor strain after his April 3 start. It's good to hear that Cortes has resumed throwing after his early-season injury, but he still has […]

Stephen Curry Ruled Out For At Least One Week

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (hamstring) will miss at least one week of action. He was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain on Wednesday, and the team announced that Curry will be re-evaluated in one week. This means he is set to miss at least three games in the Western Conference […]

Mark Jankowski To Be A Game-Time Call Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes center Mark Jankowski (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's showdown against the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes hope to have him available for Game 2 after losing him early to an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's series opener. Jankowski has made three postseason appearances this year, averaging 11:21 of ice time as a […]

Aaron Civale To Start Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Aaron Civale (hamstring) threw live batting practice last Saturday and will start his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Nashville, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Civale made only one start for the Brewers before straining his left hamstring and landing on the 15-day injured list. The 29-year-old had a setback with […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Moving Rehab To Triple-A

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (elbow) is set to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A. Loaisiga has been on the 15-day injured list after undergoing an internal brace procedure in 2024. Loaisiga began his rehab assignment with Low-A and has logged three innings of work. Across this stint, the right-hander has allowed two […]

Brewers Expect Sal Frelick Back On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that he fully expects outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) to return to the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Frelick ended up being held out of the entire series this week against the Houston Astros while dealing with inflammation in his […]

Richard Fitts Scheduled To Throw Bullpen On Thursday

Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts (pectoral) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Fitts has been on the 15-day injured list since mid-April with a pectoral strain. This will be Fitts' second bullpen session since hitting the injured list. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status after the session, […]

Connor Hellebuyck Puts Home Win Streak To Test Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck begins the second-round series against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday with a perfect home record in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In Winnipeg's series versus the St. Louis Blues, the home side won each game, although Hellebuyck had trouble keeping the puck out of the net. He gave up at […]

William Contreras Expected To Return On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that he fully expects catcher William Contreras (finger) to return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zack Littell. A recent X-ray revealed that Contreras has been playing through an old fracture in the middle finger of his left hand. The […]

Kevin Pillar Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Kevin Pillar (back) on the 10-day injured list due to lower back inflammation. The 36-year-old has not appeared in a game since May 3. Through the early part of the campaign, the 36-year-old has appeared in 18 contests and posted a .237/.237/.289 slash line. Pillar has hit two extra-base […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Could Start Ramping Up Next Week

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) could start ramping up his baseball activities next week. Encarnacion-Strand is "continuing to take steps" and has been moving around and working out. The 25-year-old took swings off a tee in late April and is now on the verge of ramping up his […]

Miro Heiskanen Continues To Sit Wednesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) will not play in Game 1 against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. Following Saturday's epic Game 7 win over the Colorado Avalanche, Stars head coach Pete DeBoer said that he expects Heiskanen to return to action during the second round, but his absence will stretch at least one […]

Evan Phillips Hits 15-Day Injured List With Forearm Discomfort

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed relief pitcher Evan Phillips (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort. Phillips opened the campaign on the injured list due to a shoulder strain but will be sidelined for another period. Phillips has logged just five 2/3 innings of work this season. He did not allow […]

Jeimer Candelario Hasn't Turned A Corner In His Recovery

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) received an epidural injection in his ailing back but has yet to turn the corner in his recovery. Candelario last played on April 27 and is currently on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar spine strain. There is no timetable for the […]

Anthony Stolarz Won't Play In Game 2

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Florida Panthers. He was injured in the series opener on Monday, and while Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube initially did not rule Stolarz out for Wednesday's game, Joseph Woll has now been confirmed as the starter. […]

Noelvi Marte To Be Out A While With Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that infielder Noelvi Marte (oblique) has a Grade 2 left-oblique strain and will be out for a while. Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup, and he will not be ready to rejoin the Reds when he's eligible to return […]

Jake Fraley Dealing With Calf Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) is being held out of the starting nine on Wednesday due to calf tenderness. Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that outfielder is set to undergo an MRI later today. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as he could be placed on the injured list if this injury […]

Mackie Samoskevich Rejoins Panthers Lineup Wednesday

Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich is expected to return to the lineup for Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. The rookie forward has been a healthy scratch for the past three games. Samoskevich had a solid debut campaign, notching 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists) in 72 contests, but he has […]

Andrew Benintendi Hits 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi (calf) on the 10-day injured list prior to their contest on Wednesday evening against the Kansas City Royals. Benintendi suffered this injury during their contest against the Astros on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the White Sox promoted infielder Nick Maton from Triple-A Charlotte. Fantasy managers […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Rays Lineup On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hip) is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff for the Rays on Wednesday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Diaz will return to action after leaving Tuesday's win over the Phillies early with tightness in his right hip. Curtis Mead is starting at […]

Aaron Ekblad Set To Return Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (suspension) will rejoin the lineup for Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. He has served his two-game suspension for a high hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel during the first-round series. The Panthers will reunite Ekblad with Gustav Forsling on the top defensive pairing, […]

Tyler Glasnow To Play Catch On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) will start playing catch on Friday. Glasnow is not with the club on their current road trip, so he will play catch back in L.A. on Friday as he begins a throwing program. The hard-throwing 31-year-old left his start prematurely on April 27 […]