Brayan Rocchio To Handle "Bulk" Of Playing Time At Shortstop
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that infielder Brayan Rocchio will handle the "bulk" of the playing time at shortstop this year. Rocchio is the club's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and has won the starting shortstop job after going 20-for-81 (.247) with no home runs and eight RBI in his first 23 major-league... Read More
Rudy Gobert Upgraded To Available
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The big man is back in action after going through his pregame routine without any issues. Fellow big man Naz Reid (head) has also been cleared to play in this game. That being said, both players... Read More
Kyle Finnegan Feels Great After Thursday's Outing
Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan (back) returned to the mound on Thursday in a Grapefruit League game after a nine-day layoff due to lower-back tightness. He took a comebacker off his right foot in the top of the seventh inning, but it ended up being harmless. "Physically I felt great," Finnegan said. "I would've... Read More
John Konchar And Scotty Pippen Jr. Available Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guards John Konchar (heel) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (shin) will play in Friday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Luke Kennard (personal), Lamar Stevens (groin), Desmond Bane (back) and Vince Williams Jr. (knee) have been ruled out. With Konchar and Pippen upgraded to active ahead of tip-off, they will see plenty of extra... Read More
White Sox Agree With Robbie Grossman On Minor-League Deal
The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Robbie Grossman on a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Grossman doesn't have much time in camp to impress the White Sox in order to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster as outfield depth to begin the... Read More
Justin Steele Dealing With Knee Contusion
According to the Chicago Cubs, left-hander Justin Steele (knee) left his Cactus League start on Friday against the San Francisco Giants with a left-knee contusion after he was drilled by a comebacker in the second inning. It's not a serious injury, so Steele should still be able to make his Opening Day start next Thursday... Read More
Desmond Bane Out Versus Spurs
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (back) is out for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The guard continues to suffer from back soreness, which will force him to miss this contest. The Grizzlies are already far out of playoff contention, so they only have a little need to play anyone who is not 100... Read More
Patrick Wisdom Will Start On Injured List
Chicago Cubs corner infielder Patrick Wisdom (back) will begin the 2024 regular season on the injured list, according to manager Craig Counsell. The hope is that Wisdom will have a minimum stay on the IL to open up the season. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger offers 20-home run power as a corner infielder in deep mixed... Read More
Jameson Taillon Out Until At Least Mid-April
Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (back) will be out until at least mid-April. Taillon was scheduled to throw a bullpen session in camp on Friday, but he will need more time to build back up and will open the season on the 15-day injured list. The 32-year-old veteran was scratched from his Cactus League start... Read More
Kyle Bradish, John Means Not Expected To Be Out For Long
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) and left-hander John Means (elbow) are both expected to pitch early in the first half of the 2024 season, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Bradish is recovering from a right UCL sprain, while Means has a left-elbow injury. There's no specific timetable for either pitcher to make their debut... Read More
Sam Hauser Playing Friday
Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (ankle) is suiting up for Friday's game in Detroit. He recorded a career-high 30 points in Sunday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards. Unfortunately, he sprained his ankle during the game, ending his day after logging only 23 minutes. The Celtics will get him back on a night. Al Horford... Read More
Jaylen Brown Available On Friday
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Detroit. He has been dealing with a right ankle injury for the last few weeks. However, the 27-year-old hasn't missed much time because of it and recently scored 21 points in 37 minutes in the narrow win over Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Despite... Read More
Tanner Houck Locks Up Rotation Spot
Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck has locked up one of the final spots in the team's Opening Day starting rotation. He'll join Brayan Bello, Nick Pivetta, Kutter Crawford and Garrett Whitlock. Houck definitely earned the starting spot by posting a 2.40 ERA with only three walks and 16 strikeouts in 15 innings in Grapefruit... Read More
Kristaps Porzingis Available Against Detroit
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) will play in Friday's contest against the Pistons. He's been suffering from pain in his right hamstring. However, Friday's tilt will be the third consecutive game he's suited up in despite his injury. He didn't have a minute restriction Wednesday versus Milwaukee, but Boston could manage his workload more... Read More
Garrett Whitlock Earns Rotation Spot
Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock has officially been named to the team's Opening Day starting rotation. Cooper Criswell will be optioned to Triple-A Worcester and will stay stretched out as a starter. It's good news for Whitlock's fantasy value as a streamer and in AL-only leagues, but his fantasy upside will be capped with... Read More