Adrian Houser Leaves With Elbow Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (elbow) left his start early on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right elbow tightness, according to the team. Houser only made it through 2 1/3 innings, and he'll be in danger of missing his next start. The Brewers have dealt with a lot of injuries to their starters […]

Nicolas Batum Re-Signs With Clippers

Free-agent forward Nicolas Batum is heading back to the Clippers, agreeing to a two-year deal. The veteran, who recently declined his $3.3 million player option with L.A., averaged 8.3 points, 4.3 boards, and 1.0 steals throughout 54 starts last season. He may not make as many appearances in the starting lineup in 2022-23. However, Batum […]

Chris Sale Has Strong Rehab Start Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) had a strong minor league rehab start for Double-A Portland on Thursday, allowing four hits and one run while walking none and striking out seven in four innings pitched. Sale threw 36 of his 52 pitches for strikes, and the only question now is whether the left-hander […]

Mookie Betts Could Return Early Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said "early next week is certainly a possibility" for outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) to return from the injured list. There's also a chance that Betts will play some second base when he returns in order to minimize his throwing, according to Roberts. The 29-year-old took batting practice on Thursday, […]

Patty Mills Heading Back To Brooklyn

Free-agent guard Patty Mills agreed to a two-year, $14.5 million deal to return to Brooklyn on Thursday night. The 33-year-old was a pivotal piece of the Nets' rotation last season, primarily with Kyrie Irving out for most of it, averaging 11.4 points and 2.3 assists while shooting 40.0% from deep. With Irving potentially on his […]

James Harden To Meet With 76ers Over The Weekend

Free-agent guard James Harden will meet with Sixers team officials over the weekend to discuss a potential new deal. Harden declined his $47.4 million player option on Wednesday, allowing the franchise some flexibility to make moves in free agency this offseason. Nonetheless, while anything can happen, the former MVP, who's coming off one of the […]

Nicolas Claxton Returning To Brooklyn

Restricted free-agent forward/center Nicolas Claxton is returning to Brooklyn, agreeing to a two-year, $20 million contract. After Houston had expressed interest, the Nets will retain a player with a tremendous upside moving ahead. He finished the 2021-22 season by averaging 8.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks throughout 47 games, although he played a bit […]

Jared Cannonier Has An Opportunity To Shock The World

Jared Cannonier (15-5) has a chance of a lifetime at UFC 276 in the main event of International Fight Week on Saturday when he battles reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya for the title. Cannonier will bring size and power into this matchup, having competed as high as heavyweight in the UFC. That power has translated […]

Nikola Jokic Gets Super-Max Deal

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has unsurprisingly signed the super-max with the organization. The two-time MVP has agreed to five-year $254 million deal with the Nuggets. He has been an elite fantasy option over the last few seasons. There is no reason to believe Jokic will slow down anytime soon. He appears to be the […]

Aaron Ashby Lined Up To Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (forearm) is lined up to be activated from the injured list and start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ashby had a successful bullpen session on Wednesday and apparently won't need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning to Milwaukee's rotation. It will be a nice matchup […]

Manny Machado Returns As DH Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) has returned to the starting lineup on Thursday for the series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Mitch White. Machado will serve as the designated hitter and will bat second in his first game since Father's Day on June 19. The 29-year-old superstar has […]

Tyus Jones Staying With Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a new deal with the organization. Jones was mainly a backup, but was fantastic when Ja Morant went down due to injury. That being said, the Grizzlies have decided to lock up their backup guard for the next two seasons. He'll get a reasonable $20 million over […]

Cristian Pache Optioned, Jed Lowrie To Injured List

The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder Cristian Pache to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and also placed infielder Jed Lowrie (shoulder) on the injured list. In corresponding moves, Adam Oller was optioned to Las Vegas, infielder Vimael Machin was called up, right-hander Adrian Martinez was called up to start against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday and […]

Luguentz Dort To Remain With Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort won't be going anywhere this offseason. As expected, the young guard has agreed to a new deal with the organization. Dort agreed to a five-year $87.5 million extension. The 23-year-old has tremendous upside on defense and can be a legitimate asset to this young core. He has been improving […]

J.P. Crawford Has Suspension Reduced To Four Games

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford said his suspension has been reduced from five games to four games, and he's beginning to serve it on Thursday night against the Oakland Athletics. Crawford was suspended for his role in a benches-clearing brawl with the division-rival Los Angeles Angels last Sunday. The 27-year-old will miss the entire weekend […]

Kyle Lewis, Mitch Haniger Work Out Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (concussion) did some baserunning drills before taking early batting practice on Thursday, and he could be getting closer to a minor league rehab assignment. Outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) played catch and also took batting practice, but he's still not running at full speed yet. Lewis appears to be on track […]

Anfernee Simons Gets $100 Million Extension

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a brand new deal with the organization. The young guard has agreed to a four-year $100 million deal. Simons averaged 17.3 points per game last season, but that was mainly because Damian Lillard was sidelined a majority of the year due to injury. It's unlikely that […]

Mookie Betts Taking Batting Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (ribs), who is on the injured list with a right-rib fracture, is taking batting practice on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. The team is hopeful that he will return by the All-Star break, although he could initially be limited to designated hitter duties. The 29-year-old superstar landed on the […]

Devin Booker Agrees To Massive Extension

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has agreed to a four-year, $214 million extension with the organization. Last season, Booker averaged career-highs of 26.8 points, 5.0 boards, 4.8 dimes and 1.1 steals. He is a proven superstar and is certainly worth snagging in the first or second round of fantasy drafts. This extension will keep Booker […]

Jason Heyward Lands On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right knee inflammation. In corresponding moves, the team selected Narciso Crook's contract from Triple-A Iowa and moved Michael Hermosillo to the 60-day injured list. Heyward's IL placement is retroactive to June 27. The 32-year-old veteran hasn't done much offensively […]

Tyler Stephenson Could Return In 7-10 Days

Cincinnati Reds skipper David Bell said that catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) could be back from the injured list within seven to 10 days. He will hit live batting practice on Friday, and the next step after that will be a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. The 25-year-old backstop needs to be stashed in […]

Nationals Haven't Offered Juan Soto $425 Million

Contrary to a previous report, the Washington Nationals reported offer of 13 years and $425 million to outfielder Juan Soto is inaccurate, according to sources. There is no evidence that the two sides are in active contract negotiations, especially considering the Lerner family is currently exploring a sale of the team. It appears that a […]

J.P. Crawford Not Playing Thursday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. If he doesn't get into the game on Thursday, Crawford will finish the month of June with a disappointing .202/.263/.289 slash line with one home run, nine RBI, 12 runs scored and two stolen bases in 26 games […]

Alexander Volkanovski Set For Fourth Title Defense

Set for his fourth title defense as the UFC's featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski (24-1) will face Max Holloway for the third time on Saturday in the co-main event of UFC's International Fight Week card in UFC 276. A dangerous striker who can also go the distance, 12 of his 24 career wins have come by […]

Max Holloway Hoping Third Time Will Be The Charm

In possibly his last chance to redeem his UFC featherweight championship, Max Holloway (23-6) takes to the co-main event of UFC 276 on Saturday for International Fight Week and will face off for the third time against Alexander Volkanovski. With the most significant strikes landed in the UFC by over 1,000, Holloway is always likely […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Bullpen Session Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since early June due to right shoulder inflammation. He threw 36 pitches in a live batting practice session this past Tuesday. There isn't a clear timeline for Stroman at this point but he appears […]

Alex Pereira Looks To Mimic Kickboxing Success

Only 5-1 in his MMA career, Alex Pereira has already ascended to the top of the UFC's middleweight division. A victory over division foe and long-time veteran Sean Strickland on Saturday would earn Pereira a title fight against the winner of Saturday night's main event. With an extensive kickboxing background, including a GLORY knockout of […]

Sean Strickland Looking For A Huge Win To Earn A Title Fight

Since returning to action in 2020 from a horrific motorcycle injury that could have ended his life, Sean Strickland (25-3) has been perfect in the Octagon with a record of 5-0. On the main card of International Fight Week on Saturday, Strickland will battle Alex Pereira for the right to challenge the winner of the […]

Bryan Barberena Facing A Legend On The Main Stage

Looking for his third straight victory in the Octagon, Bryan Barberena (17-8) will step onto the main card of UFC 276 for International Fight Week to battle the legendary Robbie Lawler on Saturday. A dangerous finisher in the welterweight division, 10 of his 17 career wins have come by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees Bam Bam as […]

Matt Batten Being Called Up By Padres

The San Diego Padres will be calling up infielder Matt Batten from Triple-A, according to Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The move hasn't officially been made yet and the team will need to clear a player from the 40-man roster to open up a spot for Batten. The 27-year-old is ranked as the […]