Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker Competing For Final Rotation Spot

Texas Rangers right-handed pitching prospects Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, who were teammates at Vanderbilt, are both competing for the open spot in the starting rotation now that it's confirmed that left-hander Cody Bradford (elbow) will open the year on the injured list. If we had to bet, Leiter would be the favorite -- not […]

Tyler Mahle Pitches In Minor-League Game

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (forearm) pitched in a minor-league game in camp on Thursday against Double-A Northwest Arkansas and allowed three runs in four innings while allowing six hits, walking none and striking out five. He threw 42 of his 55 pitches for strikes and tossed an extra 10 pitches in the bullpen after […]

Donovan Mitchell Ruled Out For Friday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell will miss his second game in a row due to left groin soreness. The Cavs are in good enough position playoff-wise that they don't need to push Mitchell out there if he isn't 100 percent healthy. […]

Aaron Gordon Uncertain For Friday

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Gordon has missed the last two games and sat out five of the last seven contests. The absence of Gordon has given Peyton Watson, Russell Westbrook, and Zeke Nnaji more playing time in the rotation. Westbrook […]

Trey Lyles Available To Play On Thursday

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (leg) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Lyles was a late addition to the injury report due to a leg injury, but it doesn't appear to be something that is going to keep him on the sideline. Normally, Lyles plays minutes in […]

Jamal Murray Expected To Play Friday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Murray has been a regular on the injury report, but he has only missed one game over the last two months. He is currently dealing with left knee inflammation, but it doesn't appear to be something […]

Nikola Jokic Tagged As Probable For Friday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (elbow, ankle) is listed as probable ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The big man has been dealing with multiple nagging injuries, but Jokic has continued to play through the issues. It doesn't seem to be impacting him on the court considering he's averaging nearly 30 points […]

Jonathan Kuminga Upgraded To Available On Thursday

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Kuminga is available to play after missing the last 31 games due to a right ankle sprain. That being said, Kuminga is going to be eased back into action after a two-month absence. Head coach […]

Bailey Horn Traded To Detroit

The Detroit Tigers have acquired left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. He was later optioned to Triple-A Toledo. The 27-year-old made his MLB debut last season in Boston and logged 18 innings to the tune of a high 6.50 ERA with a 1.78 WHIP. He held a […]

Dallas Goedert Top Landing Spots: 2025 NFL Trade Outlook

The Philadelphia Eagles are apparently attempting to trade their top tight end, Dallas Goedert, for at least a fourth-round pick in compensation. Whether or not they get their wish remains to be seen, but Goedert was still a reasonably productive TE in his final year with the Eagles with injuries aside. Part of the reason […]

Ryan Loutos Optioned To Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos to Triple-A Memphis. Loutos was competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster but will begin his 2025 season with the Memphis Redbirds instead. Last season, Loutos made a brief MLB debut as he logged two 1/3 shutout frames. He spent the majority of his […]

Mike Macdonald, Seahawks Excited About Sam Darnold

During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold drew praise from head coach Mike Macdonald. Per Nick Shook of NFL.com, Macdonald was "ecstatic" and gushing with praise over his new QB. "First of all, he's just a tremendous human being, a great leader," said the head coach. "We had a lot […]

Matt Strahm Will Be Evaluated Again On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm (shoulder) will be re-evaluated on Saturday. Manager Rob Thompson noted that he is feeling better. Strahm has been dealing with an impingement in his left shoulder and could be in danger of missing Opening Day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely provide […]

Charlie Lindgren Gets The Nod Against Kings Thursday

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren will man the crease in Thursday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. He takes over from Logan Thompson, who beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-3 on Tuesday. The result against the Ducks gave Washington a fifth consecutive victory. Lindgren is personally on a 4-1-0 run. He has taken his record for […]

Domantas Sabonis Out Again On Thursday

According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) won't return to the floor for Thursday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Sabonis will be sidelined for the sixth straight game due to a left-hamstring strain. Despite carrying the unavailable tag for Thursday's contest, the big man went through a full […]

Nick Castellanos Dealing With Illness

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (illness) was unable to play on Wednesday due to an illness. The 33-year-old has not been in the lineup since Sunday. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as the Phillies may continue to keep him sidelined for the time being. When healthy, he is expected to be their everyday right […]

Filip Gustavsson Starts Against Rangers Thursday

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson has been named the starter for Thursday's matchup against the New York Rangers. He will look to continue an excellent month. In March, the Swedish netminder has posted a 3-1-0 record while allowing six total goals. Gustavsson kicked off the month with his fourth shutout of the season in a […]

Joe Flacco Visits With Giants

ESPN's Field Yates reports that the New York Giants hosted free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco at their facilities on Thursday. Flacco started six games for the Indianapolis Colts in 2024, compiling 1,761 yards and a 12:7 TD:INT ratio in eight total appearances. The news comes as New York also plans to host QB Russell Wilson on […]

Jonathan Ornelas To Begin Season At Triple-A

Texas Rangers infielder Jonathan Ornelas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday. Ornelas was competing for a depth role in the Texas infield but will begin the campaign at the top level of the minor leagues. Across the past two seasons, Ornelas has appeared in just 26 contests in the major leagues. Last summer, […]

Connor Zary Suspended For Two Games

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary will sit out the next two games due to a suspension. He was suspended for two games for elbowing Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson during Wednesday's matchup. Zary's suspension will start on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche, and he will also miss Monday's clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The […]

Rui Hachimura Listed As Day-To-Day

Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports that Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (knee) was sent back to Los Angeles and will be considered day-to-day by head coach JJ Redick moving forward. Hachimura, along with LeBron James (groin) and Jaxson Hayes (knee), are returning to Los Angeles early from a Lakers road trip that still includes stops in Milwaukee and […]

Gerson Garabito Optioned To Triple-A

The Texas Rangers have optioned right-handed pitcher Gerson Garabito to Triple-A Round Rock. Garabito made his MLB debut last summer but will begin the 2025 season in the minor leagues. Across his first 26 1/3 innings in the major leagues, Garabito held a 4.78 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP. He tallied 22 punchouts while serving […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Inks Deal With Chicago

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that free-agent wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. The amount has not yet been disclosed. The 27-year-old bounced around the NFC East over the prior two seasons, spending time with the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles. He will link up with his fourth […]

Dougie Hamilton To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. He will be out for a fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Hamilton could be an option for the Devils in the playoffs if the team makes it past the first round. Jonas […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Unavailable Thursday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. According to Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Ristolainen is "banged up", suggesting he isn't dealing with a serious injury. However, the Finnish blue-liner needs to take some time off to heal. Egor Zamula will re-enter the lineup […]

LeBron James Considered Day-To-Day After Road Trip

According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that forward LeBron James (groin) has already been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Bucks and Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, and is considered day-to-day moving forward. James' streak of missed games will extend to three after Friday's contest due […]

De'Aaron Fox To Miss The Rest Of The Season

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (finger) will miss the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. Fox, who was traded from Sacramento ahead of the deadline, has been playing through tendon damage in his left pinkie. However, with the Spurs having virtually no hope of making the Play-In, the move was […]

Gardner Minshew II Signs With Kansas City

Free-agent quarterback Gardner Minshew II reached a two-year agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. The amount of the deal has yet to be disclosed. Just one season after the Las Vegas Raiders inked Minshew to a two-year, $25 million contract, he'll join his fifth squad after being […]

Nikita Kucherov Out Against Flyers

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (illness) will not play on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. He will come out of the lineup after the team initially regarded Kucherov as a game-time decision for the contest. Defenseman Darren Raddysh will also exit the lineup, with Mitchell Chaffee and Cam Atkinson rejoining the action on […]

Lonzo Ball Sidelined Against Brooklyn

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) won't play on Thursday versus Brooklyn. He missed the last six games because of a sprained right wrist and was listed as doubtful heading into this one. But the 27-year-old is officially ruled out, although it appears there's a chance he could return during the Bulls' upcoming six-game road […]