D'Angelo Russell Good To Go On Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) will play on Thursday versus Minnesota. The veteran continues to appear on the injury report because of a sore ankle. Yet, he was able to suit up for Monday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 18 points, 11 assists, two steals, and one block. With Cameron Johnson (back) […]

Noah Clowney Done For Rest Of The Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (ankle) will miss the remainder of the year. He averaged 9.1 points and 3.9 rebounds this season, an improvement from the 2023-24 campaign. Unfortunately, Clowney was limited to 46 games, mostly due to bilateral ankle issues. With the Nets looking to bolster the roster heading into next season, it's unknown […]

Jordan Poole Unavailable For Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (elbow) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. The 25-year-old will be sidelined for the first time since March 5 due to an elbow issue. Poole played on Wednesday against the Kings and posted 23 points, two rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes. His next chance to play is […]

Scottie Barnes Available On Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is available for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old has been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers of late. It's unknown how much action Barnes will continue to receive heading toward the end of the 2024-25 campaign. But […]

Cedric Mullins Goes Deep In Loss To Boston

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins was productive out of the leadoff spot on Thursday despite an 8-4 loss to the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards, as he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI, a walk, a stolen base and a strikeout. Mullins' third home run of the year came in […]

Martin Necas, Jonathan Drouin Unavailable Thursday

Colorado Avalanche forwards Martin Necas (undisclosed) and Jonathan Drouin (lower body) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Both players are banged up following Wednesday's victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Jimmy Vesey and Miles Wood will be inserted into the lineup. Ross Colton is projected to move into the […]

Tyrese Maxey Expected To Miss Rest Of Season

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will miss the rest of the  2024-25 season. Maxey has been out of action since March due to a sprained right finger. The Sixers are being cautious shutting down Maxey with only six games left on their schedule since he is still dealing with discomfort. The […]

Alexandar Georgiev Nursing An Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (upper body) will not be available for Thursday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. He has sustained an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky doesn't believe that Georgiev's injury is long-term, and he was on the ice after the morning skate in full gear, which […]

Henry Thrun Returns From Nine-Game Absence Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will be available for Thursday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. The 24-year-old has missed nine straight games and 13 of the last 14 contests due to an upper-body injury. San Jose will use Thrun as a replacement for Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body), who was injured on Tuesday […]

Taijuan Walker Blanks Rockies For Six Innings To Earn First Win

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker had a throwback outing in his first start of the year on Thursday against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park in the team's 3-1 victory. Walker kept the Rockies scoreless through six innings while giving up three hits, walking one and striking out four for his first win […]

Tanner Houck Picks Up No-Decision In Four-Inning Outing

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck was unable to go deep enough into Thursday's game on the road in Baltimore against the division-rival Orioles to pick up a win in an 8-4 victory at Camden Yards. Houck allowed three earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out six in four […]

Olli Maatta Returns To Utah Lineup Thursday

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. He has been cleared to play after sitting out a couple of games due to a lower-body injury. Nick DeSimone filled in for Maatta and will exit the lineup against the Kings. Maatta plays a solid […]

Alex Bregman Fills The Box Score In Win Over Orioles

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman had a big day on Thursday in the 8-4 win over the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, going 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, two doubles, three RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts. Bregman broke out in this one with his first three extra-base hits in […]

Dylan Guenther Ready To Go Thursday

Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (nose) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. After being struck by a puck, the 21-year-old finished Tuesday's tilt against the Calgary Flames with nine stitches and a broken nose. Guenther has said his breathing is only at "around 70 percent," but he […]

Jorge Polanco Reinstated From Paternity List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated infielder Jorge Polanco from the paternity list on Thursday and also optioned infielder Leo Rivas and left-hander Jhonathan Diaz to Triple-A Tacoma. Polanco will return to the team after missing the last few games and should be back in the starting lineup at second base for Friday's series opener versus the […]

Anthony Duclair Takes Leave Of Absence

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Duclair has decided to take some time away from the team. The decision follows harsh criticism of Duclair from Islanders head coach Patrick Roy after Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. "He was god-awful," Roy said. "He was god-awful. He had a bad game. That's why I […]

Carlos Rodriguez Joining Brewers On Thursday

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak reports that pitching prospect Carlos Rodriguez is in the team's clubhouse on Thursday before their game against the visiting division-rival Cincinnati Reds. It sounds as though he's being called up from Triple-A Nashville, and the 23-year-old will be a candidate to start just his third game in the big […]

Alex Pietrangelo On Track To Return Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (lower body) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has sat out four games due to a lower-body injury. The veteran blue-liner leads the Golden Knights in average ice time per game (22:29) and has notched 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in […]

Brady Tkachuk Out On Thursday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will not be in action on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Senators captain continues to nurse an upper-body injury, sitting out a second straight game. Ottawa considers Tkachuk day-to-day, so there is a possibility he will be ready to return for the weekend's back-to-back set against […]

DJ LeMahieu "About A Week Away" From Taking Live At-Bats

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Thursday that infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is "about a week away" from taking live at-bats as he recovers from a left-calf strain that he suffered in spring training. "It would be a pretty big build-up, I'd want him to have a spring training," Boone said when asked […]

Devin Williams To Return From Paternity List On Friday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that closer Devin Williams will come off the paternity list on Friday for the team's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Williams will miss his third and final game in the series finale in the Bronx on Thursday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, but he'll be available if […]

Gavin Lux, Jake Fraley Sitting Against A Lefty

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Gavin Lux and outfielder Jake Fraley are both sitting out on Thursday in Milwaukee against the division-rival Brewers with a left-hander on the mound. Matt McLain is starting at second base and batting second, and Blake Dunn gets the start in right field and is hitting sixth versus Brewers lefty Nestor […]

Cardinals Making Trey McBride The Highest-Paid Tight End In NFL History

The Arizona Cardinals are making Pro Bowl tight end Trey McBride the highest-paid tight end in NFL history with a four-year, $76 million contract extension on Thursday, according to his agents. The deal includes $43 million guaranteed and a $19 million average per year, which is the highest ever for any NFL tight end. The […]

Raiders, Geno Smith Agree To Two-Year Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback Geno Smith agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension on Thursday to better compensate him for his play after the blockbuster trade this offseason in which they acquired him from the Seattle Seahawks, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz is reporting that the deal […]

Jeferson Quero Set Back With Hamstring Injury

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (hamstring, shoulder), who is still building back from right-shoulder surgery last year to fix a torn labrum, has recently been set back by a hamstring injury in recent days, according to MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra. Quero is expected to return to minor-league action (likely with Triple-A Nashville) later this […]

Eguy Rosario Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A

San Diego Padres infielder Eguy Rosario cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and has been outrighted to Triple-A El Paso, the team announced on Thursday. The Padres also selected outfielder Oscar Gonzalez to the major-league roster and optioned him to El Paso. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Jhony Brito (forearm) was […]

Rays Hopeful Xavier Isaac Will Return In A Couple Of Weeks

The Tampa Bay Rays are hopeful that first base prospect Xavier Isaac (elbow) will be ready to rejoin Double-A Montgomery in a few weeks as he builds his throwing program, according to MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra. Isaac is currently on the seven-day injured list at Montgomery due to a left-elbow injury that cropped up early […]

Angel Genao Won't Return Until June

Cleveland Guardians shortstop prospect Angel Genao (shoulder) sprained his right shoulder during drills in spring training and won't return until June, according to MLB.com's Jim Callis. Genao, who is ranked as the team's No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is on the injured list at Double-A Akron to begin the 2025 season. The 22-year-old switch-hitting […]

Austin Wells Being Rested On Thursday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells will retreat to the bench for Thursday's series finale at Yankee Stadium against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Rookie J.C. Escarra is doing the catching for right-hander Carlos Carrasco and will hit ninth in the batting order against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Wells will get his first rest day after […]

Paul Goldschmidt Sitting In Finale Against Arizona

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is getting the day off on Thursday for the series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium. Ben Rice is getting the start at first base and is hitting leadoff against D-backs right-hander Merrill Kelly. Goldy will take his first day off of the year after […]