Zion Williamson Is Showing Improvement

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (foot) is showing continued improvement, according to the organization on Thursday. He did not play at all this season due to a metatarsal fracture. Williamson suffered multiple setbacks and was unable to get healthy enough to play. On Thursday, the organization announced that Williamson cleared in his return to […]

Cavan Biggio Recalled From Minors

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled infielder Cavan Biggio from Triple-A on Thursday and optioned infielder Vinny Capra to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Biggio is starting at first base and is batting ninth in his return to Toronto's starting lineup on Thursday night against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Biggio missed a few weeks […]

Zack Britton To Throw A Bullpen Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is with the team in Tampa and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session next Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees believe that the left-hander will be an option out of their bullpen at some point this year. The 34-year-old veteran reliever has been throwing […]

Marcus Smart Could Miss Game 6

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 6 against the Miami Heat. Smart was unable to play in Game 4, but did suit up during Wednesday's contest. He played 24 minutes during the Game 5 win over the Heat. Derrick White would likely be asked to take over for […]

Jorge Polanco Could Return Friday

Minnesota Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli said that infielder Jorge Polanco (ankle) could be back in the lineup as early as Friday. Polanco has been receiving treatment on his injured right ankle, which has bothered him on and off. The 28-year-old will miss his third straight game on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Luis Arraez […]

Robert Williams III Tagged As Questionable For Game 6

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 5 against the Miami Heat. Luckily, Williams was able to play 27 minutes during Wednesday's Game 5 victory. Both Williams and Al Horford have been huge for the team during this series. Williams finished with six points and 10 rebounds with […]

Matt Manning Shut Down For Foreseeable Future

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that starting pitcher Matt Manning (biceps) reported biceps tendonitis and will not throw for the "foreseeable future" while seeking further evaluation. Manning is just now admitting to an arm-related injury after leaving his most recent minor league rehab start after 1 2/3 innings with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. The […]

Otto Porter Jr. Not Expected To Play In Game 5

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is not expected to play during Thursday's Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran forward is considered day-to-day due to left foot soreness. Head coach Steve Kerr hinted that the organization is going to be cautious with Porter. Jonathan Kuminga looked solid in Game 4, so […]

Yadier Molina Back From Bereavement List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was activated from the bereavement list and is catching and batting sixth on Thursday night against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer. Molina spent the three-day minimum on the bereavement list and will return to a .239/.239/.337 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI, nine runs scored and one […]

Jack Flaherty Uses All His Pitches Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) threw 25 pitches to live hitters on Thursday and used his whole mix of pitches. Manager Oliver Marmol said the session went well. The Cardinals will have Flaherty repeat this step a couple times before sending him out on a minor league rehab assignment. The 26-year-old right-hander […]

Tyler O'Neill Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is hopeful that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) will begin a minor league rehab assignment early next week. O'Neill landed on the injured list on May 19 with a right shoulder impingement, but he could be ready to return from the IL when he's eligible in early June if he […]

Franmil Reyes Placed On Injured List

Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Franmil Reyes (hamstring) was placed on the injured list on Thursday with right hamstring tightness. The move will be retroactive to Wednesday, May 25. Reyes was also out on Wednesday. The 26-year-old has had a tough year so far in 35 games for the Guardians, so perhaps a little break will […]

Aaron Hicks Scratched From Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays with right hamstring tightness, according to the team. Fantasy managers should consider Hicks as day-to-day for now. The 32-year-old is struggling at the plate this year with a .209/.338/.243 slash line, one home run, seven […]

DJ Lemahieu Out Again Thursday

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu (wrist) is out of the starting lineup again on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with left wrist pain and received a cortisone injection, so he'll miss his second straight game. Gleyber Torres is starting at second and batting third, […]

Teuvo Teravainen Chases New Franchise Record Thursday

Carolina Hurricanes winger Teuvo Teravainen will set a new franchise record if he manages to pick up at least one point in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rangers. He's opened the postseason with a six-game home point streak and not a single player in franchise history has previously had a point in seven straight home […]

Jordan Martinook Returns From Injury In Game 5

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook (lower body) will be back in the lineup Thursday against the Rangers. He's been sidelined for eight games. The physical forward had zero points with three shots, nine hits and four penalty minutes in three games before getting hurt in the first-round series against Boston. Steven Lorentz is going to […]

Colin Kaepernick's Workout With Raiders Goes Well

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick's workout with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday went well. He showed good arm strength and good overall conditioning, and the workout was largely considered a positive. The 34-year-old hasn't played in the NFL since he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice in 2016, but he's hoping […]

Jameis Winston Does Almost Everything Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) did almost everything at organized team activities on Thursday, which is a great sign. Winston also practiced on Wednesday and remains on track to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season after tearing his ACL last year. Fantasy managers will want to keep eye on the […]

Evander Kane Will Suit Up For Game 5

Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane has joined the team in Calgary and will play in Thursday's Game 5 against the Flames. He initially stayed behind to welcome his son Iverson Frank Kane into the world. The controversial winger has been spectacular in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring a league-high 12 goals and piling up […]

Jordan Hicks Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday. The move is retroactive to May 25. Hicks is dealing with a right forearm flexor injury. The 25-year-old has been struggling in his role as a starter this year. He's pitched to a 5.02 ERA and a 1.40 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Remains Out For Thursday's Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (quad) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 24-year-old has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right quad. This will be his second straight missed game as he was a late scratch with the injury on Wednesday. Ozzie Albies […]

Josh Hader Reinstated From Medical Emergency List

The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated closer Josh Hader from the family medical emergency list. He will be available out of the bullpen for Thursday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Hader missed the team's last three games while he was on the family medical emergency list. Fellow reliever Devin Williams wound up converting two […]

Cooper Hummel Reinstated From Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reinstated rookie outfielder Cooper Hummel from the COVID-19 injured list. The team optioned infielder Drew Ellis to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for him. Hummel spent about a week on the COVID-19 injured list. The 27-year-old has appeared in 32 games so far this year and he's slashing .190/.313/.345 with […]

Kevin Kiermaier Getting A Breather On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against left-hander Nestor Cortes and the New York Yankees. Yandy Diaz will be leading off while Manuel Margot will be patrolling center field. Kiermaier has been red hot at the plate lately. Over his last six games, he's tallied three […]

Royals Place Amir Garrett, Kyle Isbel On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Amir Garrett and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list on Thursday. No injury designation was given, suggesting they have landed on the COVID-19 injured list. Right-handed pitcher Dylan Coleman and outfielder Brewer Hicklen were recalled from Triple-A in corresponding moves. Garrett has had a rocky first season […]

Joe Kelly Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed relief pitcher Joe Kelly (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday due to a left hamstring strain. The 33-year-old veteran suffered the injury during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He threw seven pitches and recorded two strikeouts before exiting the game. Despite having an ugly 9.53 ERA […]

Matt Carpenter Signs With Yankees

The New York Yankees have signed infielder Matt Carpenter to a one-year deal. He will be part of the team's active roster for Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Carpenter was released by the Texas Rangers a week ago, despite putting together some nice stats at the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate in Round Rock […]

Mecole Hardman Injures Hamstring At OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring in Wednesday's organized team activities and isn't taking part on Thursday, according to head coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs don't sound very concerned with Hardman's injury, so it shouldn't have any impact on his participation for training camp this summer. The 24-year-old is heading […]

Michael Thomas Not Ready Yet

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) isn't ready for offseason workouts yet, but he's improving. "I think he's doing well in his rehab. He's not ready yet, but he's here, he's rehabbing, getting himself better and we're certainly anxious to get him out here," head coach Dennis Allen said. Allen also said the […]

Seiya Suzuki Leaves Early Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (hand) was replaced by outfielder Rafael Ortega in right field in the bottom of the fourth inning on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds after he was checked by manager David Ross and a trainer after stealing second base in the third inning. It looked as though Suzuki was getting his […]