Reid Detmers To Start In The Bullpen

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers will open the 2025 regular season in the bullpen, according to manager Ron Washington. Detmers will be set for a long-relief/swing role to start after losing out on the final starting rotation spot to sinker-baller right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. The 25-year-old southpaw will almost certainly make some starts for the […]

Anthony Davis On Minute Restriction In Return Monday

Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports that Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (adductor) will play against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. However, according to Bontemps, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said Davis will be on a 28-minute limit for tonight's game in Brooklyn. Davis has been out of action since February 8, his first game as a […]

Jack Kochanowicz Named Angels No. 5 Starter

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz will be the team's No. 5 starting pitcher to open the 2025 regular season, according to manager Ron Washington. Left-hander Reid Detmers will begin the year in the bullpen. Kochanowicz, a former third-rounder in 2019, impressed enough during spring training by posting a 2.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with […]

Hayden Birdsong Dealing With Fingernail Issue

San Francisco Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong (finger) said he's been dealing with an issue with his right middle fingernail. However, he had a fake nail put on his finger and said he should be OK to pitch to open the year as the team's No. 5 starter. The 23-year-old was able to beat out Landon […]

Ondrej Palat Good To Go Monday

New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (lower body) has been cleared to return to action on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward has sat out a pair of games due to a lower-body injury. New Jersey will partner Palat with Dawson Mercer and Tomas Tata on the third line, and he will […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Has Grade 1-Plus Hamstring Strain, Plans To Play Thursday

MLB.com's Anne Rogers reports that Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1-plus hamstring strain and is doing everything he can to be ready to go for Opening Day on Thursday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians. Pasquantino won't play in either exhibition game against the Texas Rangers on […]

Sean Monahan Rejoins Blue Jackets Lineup Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (wrist) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against the New York Islanders. Due to a wrist injury, Monahan has missed 28 games, but he is finally healthy again and should give the slumping Blue Jackets a nice boost. Adam […]

Domantas Sabonis Returning Versus Boston

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (ankle) will return from a three-game absence for Monday's clash with the Celtics. It hasn't been a quality month for the veteran, missing time because of hamstring and ankle issues. He'll also return against one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association. Still, Sabonis is a must-start for […]

Tigers Move Parker Meadows To 60-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers moved outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) to the 60-day injured list on Monday to make space on the 40-man roster for recently-signed outfielder Manuel Margot. Meadows is dealing with a nerve issue in his right arm and will be shut down for at least four weeks before he can attempt to throw again. […]

Elias Pettersson To Sit Out At Least One Week

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) has left the team's road trip and will miss the entire week of action. The Canucks have four more stops to go on the trip, beginning with Monday's clash against the New Jersey Devils. Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) has also returned to Vancouver, meaning Jake DeBrusk and Pius Suter are […]

Yves Missi Questionable For Monday's Matchup With Sixers

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Missi could miss his second straight game due to soreness in his right hip. The 20-year-old rookie could join seven teammates already sidelined for tonight's contest. Karlo Matkovic will likely get the nod to start at center for the […]

Rui Hachimura Will Face The Magic

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (knee) is available for Monday's game in Orlando. The 26-year-old missed 12 games before returning for Saturday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. Unfortunately, he didn't do much, finishing with only five points in 17 minutes. With LeBron James (groin), Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves available, Hachimura could struggle to […]

Thatcher Demko Returns To Action Versus Devils

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (lower body) has been confirmed as the starter for Monday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He will make his long-awaited comeback after missing 15 games due to a lower-body injury. Inconsistency has been an issue for Demko in 2024-25, as he has posted a 6-6-3 record. The 29-year-old boasts […]

LeBron James Good To Go On Monday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) is available for Monday's clash with the Magic. The 40-year-old suffered a strained groin during the March 8 loss to the Boston Celtics. As a result, he was sidelined for seven games. James returned for Saturday's loss to the Bulls, finishing with 17 points, six boards, four assists, […]

Gabriel Vilardi Considered Week-To-Week

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) has been labeled week-to-week. He is facing a spell on the sidelines due to an upper-body injury. Vilardi's absence will be a big blow for Winnipeg's power play, as he leads the team with 12 power-play goals and has totaled 25 points with the man advantage. He has […]

Bruce Brown Won't Play Monday Versus Philadelphia

New Orleans Pelicans forward Bruce Brown (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Brown will be sidelined for the second half of back-to-back games to rest after posting 12 points, two assists and one rebound across 35 minutes on Sunday against the Pistons. With Brown out, Jordan Hawkins and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl […]

Mookie Betts Out Of Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (illness) remains out of the team's lineup for Monday's exhibition contest against the crosstown-rival Los Angeles Angels. Veteran Miguel Rojas is at the 6 and will bat eighth for the Blue. Betts came down with an illness shortly before the Dodgers left for Tokyo, Japan, for a two-game series […]

Leon Draisaitl Not Ready To Return This Week

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) is expected to remain out for this week's action. The Oilers begin a three-game slate on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars. Edmonton has already been without Draisaitl for two games as the German superstar battles an undisclosed injury. Connor McDavid (lower body) joined Draisaitl on the shelf at the […]

Cole Anthony Remains Out On Monday

Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (toe) won't play on Monday versus the Lakers. He's battling a sprained toe, so he'll miss his third-straight game on Monday night. Cory Joseph, who had 11 points in the win over the Wizards on Friday, will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Anthony Black, who had 13 points, six […]

Connor McDavid To Remain Out This Week

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (lower body) is not expected to return to the lineup this week. After missing Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Kraken, McDavid will likely sit out at least three more games. With Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) also unavailable, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shined as the top-line center in Saturday's game, netting his fourth career […]

Lars Nootbaar Set To Hit Leadoff, Masyn Winn Ninth On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is starting in left field and batting leadoff for Monday's exhibition game against Triple-A Memphis, with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold noting that it's the same lineup that manager Oliver Marmol plans to use on Opening Day this Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. Meanwhile, shortstop Masyn Winn is […]

Anthony Davis Will Play On Monday Night

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (adductor) will play on Monday night versus the Brooklyn Nets. AD was listed as doubtful on Sunday night, so most had assumed he wouldn't be out there. However, he'll return to the floor after being sidelined since February 8, his first game as a Maverick. With Dallas down Daniel Gafford […]

CJ McCollum Out Monday Against 76ers

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (rest) won't play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. McCollum will get the night off to rest after dropping 40 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes in Sunday's 136-130 loss to the Pistons. The 33-year-old is one of seven Pelicans listed as unavailable for tonight's contest. Yves […]

Nikola Jokic Sidelined Again Monday

As expected, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (ankle) will be out of action on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Jokic has been dealing with an ankle issue and will miss his fifth consecutive contest. The Nuggets start a five-game homestand tonight, and the big man will likely return soon. Fantasy managers can expect veteran center DeAndre Jordan […]

Keith Mitchell May Get Off To Good Start In Houston

Keith Mitchell has had some nice first rounds of late. The American golfer started off well with a 67 at the Valspar Championship. After that, some erratic shots and missed putts led to Mitchell winding up +2 after four rounds and outside the Top 50. Mitchell has not finished inside the Top 20 once in […]

Sonny Gray Dealing With Flu-Like Illness

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports that St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray (illness) has been dealing with a flu-like illness that has sapped him of his strength and left him not feeling great. However, Gray said he felt better on Monday. A report surfaced recently that the 35-year-old veteran's velocity has been down […]

Maverick McNealy Trying To Stop Bad Stretch In Texas

Maverick McNealy had a very nice 2025 to start. However, the American golfer has missed the cut in his previous two events. Worse, the Florida type of weather most are used to seeing is expected in Texas for Thursday and Friday perhaps. It is strange that McNealy took a few weeks off after the Genesis […]

Cam Smith Starting In Right Field On Monday

Houston Astros prospect Cam Smith is making the start in right field and is hitting sixth for Monday's exhibition contest against Triple-A Sugar Land. The Astros haven't made any official decisions on their final roster for Opening Day this Thursday, but the fact that the 22-year-old Smith is in the lineup at all on Monday […]

Matt Brash Scheduled To Make Spring Debut On Monday

The Seattle Times' Adam Jude reports that Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Matt Brash (elbow) was expected to make his Cactus League debut on Monday against the San Diego Padres in the spring training finale. Better late than never, right? Brash had an internal-brace procedure on his right arm in May of last year and missed […]

Zion Williamson Ruled Out Again On Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (back) won't play on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williamson will be out of action for the third consecutive contest due to a back contusion. The 24-year-old is one of seven Pelicans listed as unavailable for tonight's contest. Yves Missi (hip) could also be sidelined, as he is listed as questionable […]