Javier Baez Hits Walk-Off Single In Tigers Debut

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez had a memorable ending to his debut in a Detroit Tigers uniform on Friday. With two outs in the ninth inning, the game tied at four and a runner on third, Baez came up to the plate. He hit a long fly ball to the wall in right field. Chicago […]

Tyler Naquin Hitting Second In Friday's Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin is batting second in Game 2 of the team's four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. He'll be going up against Braves right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton. Naquin was held out of the lineup for the team's season opener against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday as lefty Max Fried was […]

Brandon Nimmo Leading Off Against Nationals On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is set to lead off and play center field in the team's second game of the season against the Washington Nationals on Friday. Nimmo was held out of action on Thursday as he was dealing with a stiff neck. Mark Canha started in center field on Thursday and […]

Jorge Soler Leading Off In Marlins Debut

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler is batting leadoff in the team's season opener against Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants on Friday. This will be the Marlins debut for Soler, who signed a three-year deal with the team in March. Soler had an up-and-down season in 2021, but he capped it with a World […]

Colts Set To Add Rodney McLeod To Secondary

The Indianapolis Colts are finalizing an undisclosed deal for former Philadelphia Eagles veteran safety Rodney McLeod on Friday, according to a source. McLeod suffered his second torn ACL in the last three years in Week 14 of last season, and he finished with 58 tackles (32 solo), two interceptions and four passes defensed in 13 […]

Lane Thomas, Victor Robles Sitting On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielders Lane Thomas and Victor Robles are both out of the lineup for Friday's game against right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer and the New York Mets. Thomas and Robles are both right-handed hitters and manager Dave Martinez has chosen to go lefty-heavy with Friday's lineup. Left-hander Yadiel Hernandez is getting the start in left […]

Brad Miller Leading Off For Rangers On Opening Day

Texas Rangers outfielder Brad Miller is slotting in as the team's leadoff hitter for Opening Day against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The 32-year-old inked a contract with the Rangers last month. He spent the 2021 season with the Philadelphia Phillies and slashed .227/.321/.453 with 20 home runs, 49 RBI and 53 runs over […]

Gio Urshela Hitting Cleanup In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela is hitting cleanup in Friday's season opener against Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners. This will be the Twins debut for the 30-year-old, who was acquired alongside catcher Gary Sanchez in the trade that sent Josh Donaldson to the New York Yankees last month. Urshela slashed .267/.301/.419 with 14 […]

Tavon Young Signs One-Year Deal With Bears

Free-agent cornerback Tavon Young signed a one-year, $1.365 million deal with the Chicago Bears. The deal includes $650,000 guaranteed with a $150,000 signing bonus, a $965,000 base salary ($500,000 guaranteed), $11,765 per game if active and up to $400,000 in playoff incentives. Young was released by the Baltimore Ravens last month after spending the first […]

Jaguars Hosting Evan Neal Friday

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hosting Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal on a visit Friday, as well as Alabama linebacker Christian Harris, Colorado tight end Trey McBride and Penn State offensive lineman Rasheed Walker. The Jaguars have the first overall pick in the draft for the second straight year, and they are expected to hang onto […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Earns Questionable Tag For Friday

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard/small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) has popped back up on the injury report, earning a questionable designation for Friday's contest vs. Miami due to a sore right knee. Bogdanovic has been a frequenter of the tag as of late, but he has managed to play through the ailment and knock down 11 […]

Chargers Optimistic They'll Sign Derwin James Long Term

The Los Angeles Chargers and safety Derwin James are "cautiously optimistic" that they will agree on a long-term contract extension before the start of the regular season, according to a person familiar with the situation. Both sides want to get a deal done with James entering the final year of his current deal. The Chargers […]

Kristaps Porzingis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Out Friday

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) have been deemed unavailable for Friday's contest vs. the Knicks. Porzingis' absence comes on the heels of a dominant 26-point, 18-rebound outing Wednesday, paving the way for Daniel Gafford and Thomas Bryant to take on increased roles in the frontcourt. Caldwell-Pope's absence on […]

Ryan Nall Signs With Cowboys

Former Chicago Bears running back Ryan Nall signed an undisclosed deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, according to his agent, Sam Leaf. Nall will provide depth in Dallas' backfield behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, and he will have zero fantasy appeal to begin the 2022 season. The 26-year-old had a total of six […]

Lucas Giolito Leaves Friday's Start With Abdominal Tightness

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) was removed from his start on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers after four innings. According to the club, he was dealing with abdominal tightness on his left side. He is currently being evaluated by the training staff. The 27-year-old was cruising through his outing before the […]

Gordon Hayward Will Miss Friday’s Game

Charlotte Hornets small/power forward Gordon Hayward (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. Chicago as he continues to battle a sore left foot. Hayward has played all of 17 minutes since Feb. 7, with his absence paving the way for P.J. Washington to remain a staple of the starting five. The Hornets' offense […]

Commanders Haven't Made Terry McLaurin An Offer

The Washington Commanders have yet to make wide receiver Terry McLaurin a contract-extension offer, according to a source. McLaurin is entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract. Washington met with his agent at the NFL combine in February and recently said they've been having ongoing dialogue, but there hasn't been an offer […]

Carmelo Anthony Remains Sidelined For Friday’s Contest

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Carmelo Anthony (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game vs. Oklahoma City, his second straight outing on the sidelines. The Lakers are holding out their primary offensive contributors alongside Anthony, with LeBron James (ankle), Anthony Davis (foot) and Russell Westbrook (shoulder) all missing at least Friday's outing. Anthony's absence […]

Bubba & the Bloom EP3 - Benched with Bubba (Episode 461)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Ryan Bloomfield (@RyanBHQ). In tonight's episode, the guys will go over some recent fantasy baseball news, take a look at the Opening Day slate of games, talk about what they are looking for this weekend, listener questions, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part […]

Kris Dunn Will Miss Friday’s Contest

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Kris Dunn (ankle) has been deemed unavailable for Friday's game against Dallas due to a sprained right ankle. Dunn has been an integral member of the Blazers' rotation since joining the team March 14, with his absence paving the way for Brandon Williams to see all of the minutes at […]

No Timetable For Tommy La Stella

There is no timetable for San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles), but he says he's day-to-day. Scar tissue is likely contributing to his Achilles discomfort. There were thoughts of using him as the designated hitter to begin the season because he has been swinging the bat well, but it made more sense to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Earns Questionable Tag For Friday

Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Friday's contest vs. Detroit due to a sore right calf. Antetokounmpo has been sidelined three times in the past three weeks, and Milwaukee could choose to give their MVP candidate the night off on the second leg of a back-to-back. […]

LeBron James Will Miss Remainder Of 2021-22 Season

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center LeBron James (ankle) has been ruled out for the final two contests of the year due to a left high ankle sprain. James pushed through the injury to suit up prior to the Lakers' elimination from playoff contention, but the organization sees little reason to have him suit up Friday […]

Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook Will Miss Friday’s Game

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis (foot) and point guard Russell Westbrook (shoulder) have been ruled out for Friday's contest against Oklahoma City. Davis and Westbrook are missing their second consecutive outing after the Lakers have been eliminated from playoff contention, paving the way for Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk, Dwight Howard and others to all […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hitting Ninth Against Giants

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is starting at the keystone and is batting ninth against San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb on Opening Day on Friday. Joey Wendle is also getting the start over Brian Anderson at third base while batting sixth in the order. Chisholm has exciting power/speed capabilities after he hit […]

Logan Webb To Be On Soft Pitch Count

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb will be on a soft pitch count on Opening Day against the Miami Marlins on Friday, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Webb might not go as deep into his first start of the season as his fantasy managers would hope for, but you should still be starting him […]

Clayton Kershaw To Debut On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins on the road. The Dodgers wanted to get him built up as much as possible, and Kershaw faced hitters on Thursday (five innings worth). Walker Buehler is getting the Opening Day nod […]

Gavin Lux Hitting Ninth For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is starting at the keystone and batting ninth on Opening Day on Friday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Utility man Chris Taylor is in left field and batting seventh, while Justin Turner is the designated hitter and is in at cleanup. Max Muncy's elbow appears to be […]

Julio Rodriguez Hitting Seventh In MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez is starting in center field and batting seventh in his major league debut on Opening Day on Friday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. Rodriguez is only 21 years old and hasn't played at Triple-A, but the Mariners are confident that he can hold his own in the big […]

Josh Lowe Hitting Seventh, Serving As DH

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh on Opening Day on Friday against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means. Randy Arozarena, Kevin Kiermaier and Manuel Margot are in the outfield for Tampa to kick off the regular season. Lowe being in the lineup right off the bat […]