Andre Iguodala Out For Game 5

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (neck) is out for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran will now miss his 12th consecutive outing as he continues to deal with a cervical disc injury. Fortunately, Iguodala may be back for the NBA Finals, assuming the Dubs make it that far. However, with Otto Porter […]

Shane Greene Signs With Yankees

Free-agent right-hander Shane Greene signed with the New York Yankees on Thursday and was assigned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Greene became a free agent after he was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this month. The 33-year-old veteran reliever pitched two scoreless innings for the Dodgers, but he had allowed five earned runs […]

Josh Donaldson Feeling Better

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (illness) remains in New York, and manager Aaron Boone said that he told him that his body is feeling better after receiving IV treatment Wednesday night. Donaldson still has a cough, but he's negative for COVID-19. It remains to be seen when he'll be activated. The 36-year-old also […]

Charles Schwab Challenge - Showdown Round 2 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Joey Wendle Activated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins activated infielder Joey Wendle (hamstring) and reliever Richard Bleier (illness) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned Payton Henry and Joe Dunand to Triple-A Jacksonville in corresponding moves. Wendle has been on the shelf since May 13, but he will return to the team's starting lineup on Friday after going on […]

Ramon Laureano Back In Action Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) is back in right field and is hitting leadoff on Thursday evening against Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. Laureano missed his fourth straight game on Wednesday when he was scratched from the starting lineup after he had trouble gripping a bat. But a CT scan turned up negative and […]

Clayton Kershaw Resumes Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) said that he started throwing a few days ago and is out to 90 feet. The 34-year-old left-hander is probably at least a week away from throwing bullpen sessions, and the Dodgers aren't going to rush him back too soon. The eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young […]

Max Muncy Could Land On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said the team is considering placing infielder Max Muncy (elbow) on the injured list. Roberts said Muncy's elbow "just hasn't been right," and he aggravated it on a couple defensive plays recently. The 31-year-old suffered a partially torn UCL down the stretch last year and underwent offseason surgery. Muncy's […]

Cody Bellinger Returns From Illness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is back in center field and is hitting seventh on Thursday night against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Humberto Castellanos. Bellinger was scratched from the lineup due to a non-COVID-19 illness on Tuesday and he also missed Wednesday's contest. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger has continued to be an all-or-nothing hitter […]

Taylor Ward Sitting Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (neck, shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. It will be the fifth straight game that Ward has missed as he deals with neck and shoulder issues, although his MRI exam came back clean on Wednesday. If the 28-year-old misses any […]

Cubs Hope Seiya Suzuki Will Avoid Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) suffered a sprained left ring finger while sliding into second base in Thursday's blowout loss to the Cincinnati Reds, but the Cubs are hoping he will avoid the injured list. Manager David Ross said the team will have a better idea after Suzuki is re-evaluated on Saturday after the […]

Otto Porter Jr. Officially Ruled Out For Game 5

Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 5 against the Dallas Mavericks. He was not expected to play in this contest due to left foot soreness. His absence should open up playing time for Nemanja Bjelica or Jonathan Kuminga. Neither player is likely to see enough minutes […]

Marcell Ozuna Scratched As A Precaution

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (abdomen) was scratched from the lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies with lower abdominal tightness. He will be available off the bench. Fantasy managers should consider Ozuna day-to-day for now, with a good chance of him returning to the lineup on Friday. The 31-year-old slugger is hitting .231/.270/.399 on […]

Drew Steckenrider Optioned

The Seattle Mariners optioned right-hander Drew Steckenrider to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday, according to president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto. Steckenrider has been in the mix in Seattle's save committee this year. The 31-year-old reliever has two saves and four holds, but he's also blown two saves and has a 5.65 ERA in 14 1/3 […]

Josh Rojas Returns Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas (hand) is back in the lineup at third base and is hitting second on Thursday against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Mitch White. Rojas missed the team's last three games due to a bruised left hand, but he'll be back in there for the Snakes on Thursday evening. The 27-year-old infielder […]

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 […]