Tristan da Silva Starting Versus Minnesota

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva will start in Friday's meeting with Minnesota. Jalen Suggs (knee) has been on the shelf for a while. But with Cole Anthony (toe) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) unavailable, da Silva will handle things at the shooting guard spot, with Cory Joseph taking over again at the one. The 23-year-old […]

Will Klein Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma

The Seattle Mariners have optioned right-handed pitcher Will Klein to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Friday. The Mariners acquired Klein from the Athletics earlier in the winter. During spring training, Klein has logged five innings and tallied eight strikeouts with three walks. He has allowed five hits with two earned runs. Last summer, the 25-year-old made […]

Kai Jones Out Against Rockets

Dallas Mavericks center Kai Jones (quadriceps) will not be in the lineup on Friday against the Houston Rockets. The athletic big man has been downgraded from questionable to out, marking his sixth consecutive missed contest. With Jones still out on Friday, Dwight Powell looks set to remain in the rotation. However, the Canadian center has […]

Simi Fehoko Signing With Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals have reached an agreement with free-agent wide receiver Simi Fehoko on Friday. The two sides agreed on a one-year deal for an undisclosed amount of money. Fehoko is a former fifth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys who spent each of the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. Last season, Fehoko […]

Dante Exum Playing Friday Against Houston

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum (hamstring) will suit up against the Houston Rockets on Friday. Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports that Exum has been dealing with right hamstring tightness and will be restricted to 20-to-25 minutes for Friday's matchup. The 29-year-old is averaging 9.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 19.8 minutes across […]

Cory Joseph Starting Again On Friday Night

Orlando Magic guard Cory Joseph will start in Friday's game against Minnesota. Jalen Suggs (knee) has already been out. However, with Cole Anthony (toe) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) unavailable, Joseph will taking over at the one, with Tristan da Silva handling things at the shooting guard position. Joseph was with the first five in Thursday's […]

Kylen Granson Headed To Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free-agent tight end Kylen Granson on Friday. The two sides have agreed on a one-year deal for an undisclosed amount of money. Granson is a former fourth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts. He has spent each of the last four seasons in Indy, but was never able to become a […]

P.J. Washington Remains On The Shelf Friday

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (ankle) will miss Friday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He has been ruled out for a seventh consecutive game as Washington continues to nurse an ankle sprain. His next chance to return will come on Sunday in a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Due to Washington's absence on Friday, Kessler […]

Jared Shuster Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox have optioned left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster to Triple-A Charlotte. Shuster was competing for a spot on the major-league roster but will instead begin his campaign in the minor leagues. Through seven innings at spring training, Shuster has allowed 15 hits and nine earned runs. He tallied eight punchouts and served up […]

Sterling Shepard Remaining With Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard has reached a new contract with the organization. The veteran wideout will stick around in Tampa Bay for at least one more season, but his salary is undisclosed. Shepard hauled in 32 receptions for 334 yards and one touchdown in 14 games (five starts) with the Bucs. The […]

Jose Butto Dealing With Groin Injury

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jose Butto (groin) is dealing with a minor groin injury. Butto has been unable to pitch in Grapefruit League games over the past week. However, he did throw a bullpen session earlier on Friday, which is a positive sign. DiComo noted that the team […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Resting Against Timberwolves

Orlando Magic guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (rest) will take off Friday night and won't be in the lineup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The veteran is being rested for the second leg of a back-to-back. Tristan da Silva is set to start Friday's game in Caldwell-Pope's place. The starting role will boost da Silva's fantasy value, although […]

Bengals Not Ruling Out Trey Hendrickson Extension

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson might not be headed out of town quite yet. The four-time All-Pro requested a trade after the two sides failed to come to terms on an extension. Hendrickson seemed ready to leave Cincinnati, but there has been communication between the two sides in recent days. The Bengals also need […]

Cole Anthony Unavailable Friday

Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was a late scratch on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a toe injury and will miss a second straight game after being initially listed as questionable. Cory Joseph and Anthony Black will share […]

Wenceel Perez Receives Injection, Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) received a cortisone injection in his back. However, the team expressed optimism and expect the 25-year-old to be ready for Opening Day. Perez has been dealing with lower-back tightness over the past two weeks. Fantasy managers should monitor his status but it appears the injury is not overly serious, […]

Brandon Williams Good To Go On Friday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Brandon Williams (hamstring) will play against the Houston Rockets on Friday. Williams missed Monday's game in San Antonio due to left hamstring tightness. However, Friday's contest will be the second consecutive game he's played in. An injury-riddled roster has made Williams a key piece to the Mavs rotation. He's posted averages of 19.3 […]

Jose Trevino Exits Early On Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino (hand) exited Friday's spring training contest early after a foul tip hit him on his hand. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team has yet to provide information on the severity of the injury. This is also not a good sign as top catcher Tyler Stephenson […]

Cooper Kupp Signing With Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a deal with free-agent wide receiver Cooper Kupp on Friday. The two sides have reportedly agreed on a three-year, $45 million deal. The veteran wideout will receive $15 million per year, which seems reasonable, assuming Kupp can actually stay healthy. The 32-year-old hasn't played a full season since 2021, […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Upside Hitters and Pitchers On The Rise

"Breakout" is a popular term in the fantasy sports world when identifying younger players who are set to reach a new level in the upcoming season. Fantasy baseball breakout candidates are usually relatively young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. While some have flashed elite upside at the major […]

Trae Young Good To Go Against Clippers

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young (Achilles) is good to go for Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has received his customary status upgrade from probable to available. The Hawks superstar has been on the injury report throughout the season, but he has missed only five games. Heading into Friday's contest, Young has […]

9 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Michael Florio's 2025 Picks

A good bold prediction should seem farfetched enough to question but realistic enough that it actually could happen. I am not someone who makes wild claims to get attention, knowing they will never come true. However, if anyone said last year that Ohtani would go 50-50, you would have looked at them like they had […]

Ben Simmons Available For Friday's Matchup With Atlanta

Lauren Rosen of FanDuelTV reports that Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He's been out the last seven games due to what the team is calling injury management on his left knee. Since being traded away from Brooklyn, Simmons has appeared in five contests, averaging 6.8 points, 5.2 […]

Kristaps Porzingis Remains Out On Friday

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will continue to sit on Friday against the Miami Heat. Boston has now listed him as questionable on the injury report a couple of times, but Porzingis is still working his way back from an illness and isn't yet ready for game action. His next chance to return will […]

Jake Cronenworth Not Expected To Play First Base

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said he doesn't foresee second baseman Jake Cronenworth playing first base this year. "I don't see it on the radar at the moment," Shildt said. Cronenworth enters the 2025 season with eligibility at both second and first base after splitting time at the two positions in 2024. Losing Ha-Seong […]

Justin Edwards Out Against The Pacers

Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (ankle) won't play on Friday night against the Pacers. He logged 22 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Toronto. However, Edwards won't suit up because of a sprained ankle. The 76ers' injury report is packed with names, with Andre Drummond (toe), Paul George (groin), Quentin Grimes (illness), Tyrese Maxey (back, finger), […]

Al Horford Available Against Heat

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford (toe) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Miami Heat. Boston has upgraded his status from probable to available. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out of commission, Horford has recently taken on a heavy workload. He is averaging 15.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.8 steals […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Make Grapefruit League Debut On Tuesday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, according to manager Joe Espada. McCullers has been cleared to pitch in his first game of the spring after looking good recently in a live batting practice session in which he touched 94 mph on the […]

Derrick White Cleared For Action Friday

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (knee) will be active on Friday against the Miami Heat. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to a left knee contusion. White has provided steady fantasy value throughout the season, and he has been particularly impressive during the last couple of weeks. Over his past six […]

Giancarlo Stanton Dealing With Minor Calf Injury

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) is dealing with a "fairly minor" calf injury on top of the tennis elbow he's dealing with in both of his arms. Stanton is back in camp after a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his arms, but the Yankees still […]

Jayson Tatum Ready To Rock Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (knee) will play in Friday's contest against the Miami Heat. Tatum is dealing with right knee tendinopathy, but his status has been upgraded from questionable to available. With Jaylen Brown (knee) absent from the lineup on Friday, we could see something special from Tatum, who has increased his scoring output […]