Christian Yelich Playing Catch From 120 Feet
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) played catch from around 120 feet in the outfield on Monday. Given Yelich's history with back issues, dating back to last year, it's no surprise that the Brewers are taking things slow in his recovery from a lower-back strain that landed him on the injured list. It's good news... Read More
Khris Middleton Probable For Game 5
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is listed as probable for Tuesday's Game 5 against Indiana. He injured his right ankle early in the series but has remained in the lineup and is expected to lead the charge again on Tuesday. Middleton is Milwaukee's top scoring option, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles)... Read More
Starling Marte Expected To Return Tuesday
The New York Mets expect outfielder Starling Marte to return from the bereavement list on Tuesday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Marte is missing his third straight game on Monday against the Chicago Cubs after being placed on the bereavement list on Saturday. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Tuesday, but the 35-year-old... Read More
Damian Lillard Unlikely To Play Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (Achilles) is considered doubtful for Tuesday's elimination game against the Pacers. He's set to miss a second consecutive contest after aggravating an Achilles injury in Game 3 of the first-round series. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is also doubtful, meaning the Bucks are in huge trouble. Malik Beasley came into the... Read More
Orioles To Activate John Means This Week
The Baltimore Orioles plan to activate left-hander John Means (forearm) from the 15-day injured list this week to make his 2024 season debut, according to manager Brandon Hyde. It's unclear exactly what day Means will make his his return to Baltimore's starting rotation, but the best bet is on Friday in Cincinnati against the Reds.... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Day-To-Day With Back Tightness
Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel (back) is considered day-to-day with upper-back tightness, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper doesn't think Kimbrel's soreness is workload related. The 35-year-old right-handed reliever has blown his last two save chances and didn't even record an out while giving up two earned runs in the team's 7-6 loss to... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Doubtful For Game 5
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is doubtful for Tuesday's Game 5 against Indiana. The Greek superstar has yet to feature this postseason due to a calf injury, and the doubtful tag makes it unlikely that he will be able to play on Tuesday, even with the team desperately needing him. Sitting in a 3-1... Read More
Gerrit Cole Still Throwing On Flat Ground
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) threw on flat ground again on Saturday, and manager Aaron Boone said it went "really well." Cole is now up to 120 feet while throwing on flat ground for the last three weeks as he tries to recover from an elbow injury he suffered in spring training. The... Read More
Tyrese Haliburton Considered Questionable For Game 5
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Game 5 against Milwaukee on Tuesday. Indiana's breakout star is dealing with lower back spasms and also picked up a late questionable tag ahead of Game 4. Haliburton ended up having his highest-scoring game of the series with 24... Read More
Jo Adell Hitting Second On Monday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is starting in right field and is batting second on Monday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. This will be the first time this year that Adell has batted higher than sixth in the Angels' order. The 25-year-old has earned the bump up the lineup, as... Read More
Is Ezekiel Elliott or Rico Dowdle the RB1 for the Cowboys?
It has been a wild offseason for the Dallas Cowboys, especially at the running back position. After losing Tony Pollard in free agency, the Cowboys didn't really do much to replace him. They didn't draft a back in the 2024 NFL Draft and only signed Royce Freeman to a cheap deal. However, Dallas eventually did something to upgrade its... Read More
Deebo Samuel Trade Scenarios - 2024 NFL Outlook
The NFL Draft was a whirlwind, swirling with a bevy of trades and some peculiar picks -- particularly early on -- and with 35 rookie wide receivers selected, murky team depth charts are gaining clarity. One situation, however, still bears monitoring. Curiously, the San Francisco 49ers used their first-round pick (31st overall) to select Ricky... Read More
Is Kyren Williams or Blake Corum the RB1 for the Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams drafted Michigan running back Blake Corum in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Rams fans were excited about Corum's addition, as they now will see him alongside Kyren Williams, whom the franchise drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Corum played a huge role in Michigan's... Read More
Kyle Hendricks To Make Rehab Start Soon
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (back) is expected to have a rehab start later this week, according to manager Craig Counsell. The right-hander has been throwing off the mound and appears to be doing well. Hendricks was placed on the 15-day injured list last Tuesday due to a lower back injury. The assumption is... Read More
Justin Steele Might Only Need One Rehab Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (hamstring) might only need one rehab start, according to manager Craig Counsell. The left-hander has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury on Opening Day. Steele is set to make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. It sounds like the left-hander could be back in the Cubs... Read More