Charlie Lindgren In Washington Goal Against Columbus

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren will make his first start since Jan. 19 on Tuesday against Columbus. Darcy Kuemper is the main man in the crease in D.C., but Lindgren has seen plenty of action as well this season, going 11-6-2 with 18 starts. He has posted a 2.66 goals-against average and a .907 save […]

Joonas Korpisalo Gets The Nod Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo will be between the sticks in Tuesday's matchup against the Capitals. The Finnish netminder will look to improve an 8-9-2 record. Korpisalo has done pretty well, considering how bad Columbus has been the whole season. His goals-against average is at a lowly 3.32, but Korpisalo has registered a decent […]

Marcus Bjork Joins Blue Jackets Lineup Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Marcus Bjork will replace Jake Christiansen in the lineup Tuesday against Washington. Christiansen was assigned back to the minors on Monday and Bjork was brought up to get him his first NHL game since Jan. 10. The 25-year-old rookie has featured 26 times during his debut campaign, recording three goals and […]

Jaccob Slavin Misses Another Game Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (lower body) remains out for Tuesday's matchup versus the Kings. The 28-year-old has been skating in practice but isn't quite ready for any action and will sit out a fifth consecutive game. Jalen Chatfield is set to continue in a bigger role Tuesday. Chatfield has tallied two points in the […]

Dodgers Sign Matt Andriese To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Matt Andriese to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Andriese had a strong 2.86 ERA in 63 innings pitched for the Yomiuri Giants in Japan last year and will return to the States hoping to win an Opening Day roster spot with LA. The 33-year-old was more of a […]

Rays Finalize Three-Year Extension With Yandy Diaz

The Tampa Bay Rays finalized a three-year, $24 million contract extension with infielder Yandy Diaz on Tuesday. Diaz will earn $6 million in 2023, $8 million in 2024 and $10 million in 2025. The Rays will also have a $12 million option for 2026 that doesn't include a buyout. The 31-year-old Cuban corner infielder should […]

Nationals Sign Wily Peralta To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent right-hander Wily Peralta to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Peralta was strong for the Detroit Tigers in 28 relief appearances last year, posting a 2.58 ERA (4.08 FIP), 1.51 WHIP, 24 walks and 32 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings pitched. He was […]

Diamondbacks Sign Yairo Munoz To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent second baseman Yairo Munoz to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Munoz was with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022 and played in 29 major-league games, going 12-for-57 (.211) with three home runs, seven RBI, seven runs scored and one stolen base. The 28-year-old […]

Jandel Gustave Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Arizona

Free-agent relief pitcher Jandel Gustave agreed to a minor-league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Gustave had a 3.86 ERA in 27 appearances for the Milwaukee Brewers last season. The 30-year-old Dominican right-hander has five years of major-league experience with the Brewers, […]

Braves Sign Adeiny Hechavarria, Among Others

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent infielder Adeiny Hechavarria to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The Braves also signed right-handers Daniel Martinez, Nolan Martinez, Zach Mort and Jon Olczack, left-handers Brian Moran and Domingo Robles and outfielders Kevin Pillar, Magneuris Sierra and Forrest Wall. The 33-year-old Hechavarria spent […]

White Sox Claim A.J. Alexy Off Waivers From Twins

The Chicago White Sox claimed reliever A.J. Alexy off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Alexy had recently been designated assignment by the Twins in order to make room for recently acquired outfielder Michael Taylor. The 24-year-old right-hander allowed nine earned runs on 10 hits while walking nine and striking out six in just […]

Tigers Sign Jonathan Davis To Minor-League Deal

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent center fielder Jonathan Davis to a minor-league deal on Monday. The deal includes an invite to big-league spring camp. The 30-year-old has played in 171 games in parts of five major-league seasons for three teams. He hit .224 with a .344 on-base percentage in 37 games with the Milwaukee Brewers […]

Roberto Perez Signs With Giants

Free-agent catcher Roberto Perez signed an undisclosed deal with the San Francisco Giants over the weekend, according to a source. Perez only played in 21 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022 and hit .233/.333/.367 with a .700 OPS, two home runs, eight RBI and eight runs scored. The 34-year-old suffered a season-ending torn right […]

Jimmy Butler Is Available For Tuesday Versus Cleveland

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (quad) is now listed as available on the injury report despite the right quadriceps contusion that he's dealing with. He was able to play north of 32 minutes in each of the last two games, so this contusion doesn't seem too serious at the moment. With Butler still in the […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Is Questionable For Wednesday Against 76ers

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) popped up on the injury report as questionable with the same injury that forced him to be sidelined for a month earlier in the season. Right now, he's only questionable with a right foot plantar fascia strain, and that will be worth monitoring as tipoff gets closer. Since […]

Mariners Release Jason Vosler

The Seattle Mariners released third baseman Jason Vosler over the weekend. The 29-year-old infielder only spent 10 days with the organization, but he may have other opportunities. Vosler played in 36 games for the Giants in 2022 and hit .265/.342/.469 with an .812 OPS, four home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen […]

Anthony Davis Listed As Probable Against Knicks

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) has been listed as probable for the team's contest on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. He received the night off on Monday while he encountered stress in his right foot which kept him out for close to two months. Moving forward, he'll probably receive some more rest […]

Giants Sign Joe Ross To Minor-League Deal

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent right-hander and Oakland native Joe Ross (elbow) to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Ross underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time last May and is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 season. He opted out […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa in Concussion Protocol? Will Tua Be Cleared by Training Camp?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed four games in the regular season and the team's Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills in concussion protocol. The way the team handled his head injury has been controversial and a big topic of discussion this season, and his future in the NFL is seemingly uncertain. Tagovailoa had […]

Joel Embiid Tagged As Questionable Against Orlando

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) has been tagged as questionable again with his lingering left foot soreness for Wednesday's contest against the Orlando Magic. After the team ripped off seven straight wins, they turned in a disappointing loss on Monday after blowing a 20-point lead. Embiid seemed to lack the energy he had during […]

Francisco Alvarez Not A Candidate For DH Role

While the New York Mets' designated hitter role is undefined heading into spring training, general manager Billy Eppler said that catching prospect Francisco Alvarez is not a candidate. As things stand now, the Mets will head into spring training with a DH platoon of Daniel Vogelbach and Darin Ruf. But Eppler won't commit to that […]

Jalen Green Misses Another Practice, Remains Questionable

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (calf) has now missed both practices leading up to the team's next game on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The second-year combo guard has missed just one game so due to a calf contusion but is in danger of missing his second. The fact that he was unable to […]

Tyrese Haliburton Hopes To Play As Early As Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (elbow/knee) has yet to be officially cleared by the team's trainers but said if it was up to him that he would play in Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. The up-and-coming star hasn't played since January 11 and seems to be eager to play again, but the team […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Still Without Return Date

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) has missed the last nine consecutive games and still remains without an estimated return date or timetable. He said that he hasn't started any basketball activities outside of just some dribbling work and is primarily rehabbing. Since the Rockets know they aren't competing for much this season, they're […]

Marcus Smart Unsure If He'll Be Back Before All-Star Break

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) was talking to reporters when he said that he's making "small improvements" but is still unsure when he's going to return to the court. As of right now, the ninth-year guard is considered day-to-day and the Celtics have more incentive to take it slow as the team remains at […]

LeBron James Expected To Play On Tuesday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle/foot) is expected to play in the team's second part of their back-to-back against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The 38-year-old missed Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets as he tended to left ankle/foot soreness which seemed to be more of a rest day than anything. Now that […]

Blue Jays Sign Chad Green

The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed free-agent relief pitcher Chad Green to a multi-year deal, per a tweet from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Rosenthal tweeted the following: "Source confirms: Free-agent reliever Chad Green to Blue Jays on 2-year, $8.5M deal. Second year is conditional player option that Green can exercise if Jays […]

Ben Griffin Set To Make AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Debut

PGA Tour rookie Ben Griffin is set to make his first career start in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. After earning his card thanks to a tremendous 2022 season on the Korn Ferry Tour, Griffin has already impressed during his short time against golf's best players. The Chapel Hill native has recorded a pair of […]

Is JuJu Smith-Schuster Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was banged-up in the AFC Championship win over the Cincinnati Bengals and although there's plenty of time before the Super Bowl kicks off, it's never too early to take a look at his latest injury update. Smith-Schuster finished only behind Travis Kelce in targets (101), receptions (78), and […]

Beau Hossler Looks To Repeat Success At Pebble Beach

Beau Hossler has yet to find much traction in 2023, missing the cut last week at the Farmers Insurance Open and logging just a T50 at the American Express earlier this month. Hossler is a player that relies on his strong short game and often struggles on the PGA Tour schedule's longer golf courses. However, […]