Kelly Oubre Jr. Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (hand) will undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his hand and is expected to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks. Oubre has been playing through the injury since the first week of the season and was in the midst of a career year. The Hornets will likely […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander A Late Scratch Due To Illness

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (illness) will not play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics. Gilgeous-Alexander went through the team's normal shootaround, but started feeling under the weather later in the day before being ruled out. The last time Gilgeous-Alexander sat, Isaiah Joe started and went for 23 points in 26 minutes. Joe, Kenrich Williams […]

Zion Williamson Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks

New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Zion Williamson (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury. Williamson left Monday's game with a hamstring strain and now faces an uphill battle to recovery within the next few weeks. This is obviously a huge blow to New Orleans and fantasy managers everywhere as Williamson was playing […]

Jrue Holiday And Giannis Antetokounmpo Available Tuesday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (illness) and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) are both good to go Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Holiday and Antetokounmpo were both listed as probable to play so there was no real doubt in their game status. Jevon Carter and Bobby Portis should return to their reserve roles off the bench […]

Robert Williams III Ruled Out Tuesday Against OKC

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (injury management) will not play Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams is likely being sat due to rest as the Celtics look to limit his reps. Blake Griffin and Luke Kornet should see an uptick in minutes on Tuesday but both are just low-end options. Williams will look […]

Khalil Herbert (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Khalil Herbert carried six times when Chicago hosted Buffalo in Week 16, as he re-emerged from a four-game absence (hip). David Montgomery easily led the Bears' backfield with 16 rushing attempts during that same matchup. However, the touches were distributed more evenly […]

Robby Fabbri Ready For Season Debut Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings winger Robby Fabbri (knee) will make his season debut in Wednesday's matchup against New Jersey. He has been recovering from off-season knee surgery and hasn't actually played for nearly 10 months, with Fabbri's last appearance coming on March 10, 2022. The 26-year-old has averaged 0.50 points for his career in 302 appearances, […]

Nikolaj Ehlers Set To Return On Friday

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (abdomen) remains out for Tuesday's clash with the Flames, but he is expected to rejoin the lineup Friday versus Tampa Bay. Ehlers has missed all but two games this season and has been recovering from hernia surgery since late November. He is set to provide the team a huge boost […]

Josh Morrissey Questionable For Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (lower body) is regarded as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Calgary. He sustained a lower-body injury last week and was able to play through it Saturday versus Edmonton, but it's possible that Morrissey will still need some time off to fully recover. He has been ever-present for the team so […]

Elijah Mitchell (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There is anticipation that Elijah Mitchell will be designated to return from injured reserve this week. That also presents the possibility that he could be activated prior to San Francisco’s matchup with Arizona. If that transpires, Kyle Shanahan has already displayed his […]

Cubs Close To Deal With Eric Hosmer

The Chicago Cubs are close to agreeing to a deal with free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer on Tuesday. Hosmer was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox and then released at the end of December, but it looks like he's going to find a new home in the National League Central. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

John Carlson Set To Miss Multiple Months

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (face) will miss a fourth consecutive game Tuesday against the Sabres and could be out for multiple months. He was involved in a scary incident right before the holiday break when Carlson took a shot to the face in a game against Winnipeg. The two-time All-Star has exited the lineup […]

Astros Acquire Bligh Madris From Tigers

The Houston Astros acquired outfielder Bligh Madris from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. Madris will be put on the team's 40-man roster, which now sits at 39 players. The 26-year-old made his major-league debut in 2022 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, playing in 39 games and hitting just .177/.244/.265 with a […]

T.J. Oshie In Contention To Return Tuesday

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (upper body) could be back in action Tuesday versus Buffalo, with the team regarding him as a game-time decision for the contest. He has sat out the past six games whilst recovering from an upper-body injury. Oshie is set to skate on the third line if he's cleared for action. […]

Twins Interested In Michael Wacha

Sources indicated in December that the Minnesota Twins have shown interest in free-agent right-hander Michael Wacha. If a spot opens up in the team's starting rotation, Wacha could be the perfect free-agent fit. Sonny Gray, Tyler Mahle and Kenta Maeda are all headed for free agency after 2023, so the Twins could explore trades for […]

David Savard Ready To Return

Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (upper body) will re-enter the lineup Tuesday against Nashville. He has finally recovered from an upper-body problem and will be back after missing 13 games. The veteran has tallied eight points in 24 outings this season, producing 24 shots on net, 19 hits and 74 blocks. He has been used […]

Leon Draisaitl Back In Action Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) will return from a two-game absence Tuesday against Seattle. He is set to skate with Warren Foegele and Kailer Yamamoto on the second line. Draisaitl has been a very durable player in his career, so there were plenty of reasons to worry when the German suddenly dropped out of […]

Malik Davis (RB, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Malik Davis had been restricted to 47 snaps, 23 carries, and 103 rushing yards from Weeks 1-16 as Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott combined for 390 attempts, 1.817 rushing yards, 56 receptions, and 463 receiving yards during that span. However, the undrafted […]

Damien Harris (RB, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Damien Harris was included among last week's recommendations on the premise that he could re-emerge from the protracted thigh injury that had sidelined him since Week 12. It appeared reasonable to believe that Harris could garner touches in a rotation with Rhamondre […]

Chuba Hubbard (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Panthers accumulated 43+ rushing attempts during three of their four matchups from Weeks 12-16, and Carolina’s recent propensity to run the ball had also restricted Sam Darnold to an average of 22 attempts per game. Chuba Hubbard and D’Onta Foreman also […]

Yankees Sign Rafael Ortega To Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees signed free-agent outfielder Rafael Ortega to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. The deal likely includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Ortega joins Willie Calhoun and Billy McKinney as outfield reclamation projects for the Yankees entering spring training in 2023. It's possible that one of Ortega, Calhoun and McKinney could open […]

Pedro Severino Joins The Padres

The San Diego Padres agreed to a split deal with free-agent catcher Pedro Severino on Tuesday that will pay him $1.95 million if he's in the majors and includes $550,000 in performance bonuses, according to a source familiar with the deal. The 29-year-old backstop only appeared in eight games for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2022, […]

Chase Edmonds (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chase Edmonds was traded to Denver on November 1, but only registered 15 snaps and three touches during his debut with the Broncos in Week 10. He sustained an ankle injury after just three snaps in Week 11 and was placed on injured […]

Orioles Acquire Ryan O'Hearn From Royals

The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. O'Hearn heads to the American League East division after four seasons with the Royals in which he hit .219/.293/.390 with a .683 OPS, 38 home runs, 131 RBI, 99 runs scored and 287 strikeouts in 1,071 […]

Talks Expected To Pick Up Between Mets, Carlos Correa

Contract talks are expected to pick up again between the New York Mets and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, and there is still a belief that there's a good chance he ends up with the Mets despite the team's concerns over his surgically repaired ankle. San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi told reporters […]

Tigers Sign Andrew Knapp To Minor-League Deal

The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed catcher Andrew Knapp to a minor-league deal, per a tweet from the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold on Tuesday. He received an invitation to MLB spring training, per a source. Knapp, 31, has hit .209 with 13 home runs, 103 walks (11.8% BB rate) and 274 strikeouts (31.4% strikeout […]

Zack Moss (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zack Moss has now been entrusted with lead back responsibilities for Indianapolis during three consecutive matchups since Jeff Saturday elevated him into that role. That transpired after Jonathan Taylor sustained his ankle injury in Week 15, and Moss has now accumulated 220 rushing […]

Dominic Smith Signing With Nationals

Free-agent first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals, per a tweet from USA Today's Bob Nightengale on Tuesday. The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports the deal is worth $2 million guaranteed and can reach up to $4 million with incentives. The 27-year-old previously appeared in 58 games […]

Brewers Sign Alex Claudio To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly signed relief pitcher Alex Claudio to a minor-league deal, per a tweet from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak on Tuesday. Claudio has pitched to a 3.60 ERA and a 3.79 FIP in 347 2/3 career innings at the major-league level. He appeared in three games for the New York […]

Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Rafael Devers

The Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration with third baseman Rafael Devers, the team announced in a tweet on Tuesday. The American League East club tweeted the following: "The #RedSox today have agreed to terms with Rafael Devers on a one-year contract for the 2023 season, thus avoiding salary arbitration." One of fantasy baseball's best […]