Gio Urshela Feels Good After Spring Debut

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (elbow) said that he's back to feeling 100% after going 0-for-2 in his spring training debut on Thursday. Thursday's outing was Urshela's first game action after he underwent offseason surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow, and it's encouraging to hear that he felt healthy after […]

Yu Darvish Set For Spring Debut On Sunday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish will make his first start of spring training on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. The Padres will get their first look at one of their big offseason pitching acquisitions against another team this weekend. Darvish was the runner-up to Trevor Bauer for the National League Cy Young […]

Brandon Woodruff Throwing To Live Hitters

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (back) is throwing to live hitters on Thursday in spring camp. Woodruff was scratched from a spring outing earlier this week because of minor back stiffness, but he appears to be getting back on track quickly. Barring any setbacks, the right-hander should be completely fine for the start of […]

Danny Santana Reaches Deal With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent super-utility man Danny Santana to a one-year deal with a base salary of $1.75 million on Thursday. He'll receive $1 million in incentives and a $100,000 bonus if he starts in Triple-A to allow him extra time to get ready for the season. The deal also includes an opt-out […]

Lucas Giolito Pleased With First Outing Of The Spring

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito felt like he's "right where he needs to be" after his first start of the spring on Tuesday. Giolito allowed one run in two innings while recording four punch-outs in a tie against the Rangers. Chicago's projected Opening Day starter noted that he made an effort to throw […]

Scott Kingery Homers In Spring Training Game Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery hit a solo home run to lead off Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. Kingery is trying to earn a starting job after batting just .159 in 36 games last season. Kingery had severe symptoms during a battle with COVID-19 last July and also missed time with a shoulder […]

Joe Musgrove Debuting For Friars Friday

San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is staged to start Friday against the San Francisco Giants in his spring debut. Acquired in the offseason from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 28-year-old posted a career best campaign in a shortened 2020 season. Across eight starts, Musgrove registered a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and fantastic 33 percent strikeout […]

Shogo Akiyama Back In Camp

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama (personal) will return to camp on Thursday after being away since last Friday to tend to personal matters. Akiyama will have to go through COVID-testing protocols and test negative for the virus before he can take the field. The 32-year-old hit .245 with seven steals for Cincy in 2020 and […]

Julio Urias The Front-Runner For Fifth Rotation Spot

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias is the front-runner to lock up the fifth rotation spot after a week of spring games. Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw, Trevor Bauer and David Price are all locks for the rotation. The 24-year-old went 3-0 with a 3.27 ERA in 11 outings (10 starts) in 2020 after fighting injuries […]

Nick Castellanos Still Sidelined Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (finger) is not in the lineup as the team gets ready to take on the Kansas City Royals in Cactus League action on Thursday. Castellanos was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with a sore right middle finger and remained sidelined on Wednesday. The team tentatively hopes to have him […]

Odubel Herrera Homers In Spring Training Game Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera homered in Thursday's spring training game versus the Yankees. Herrera hit a moonshot off Deivi Garcia to lead off the bottom of the second inning after gunning down a runner at the plate to end the top of the frame. Herrera's presence in Phillies camp has been controversial following his […]

Joe Maddon Would Like David Fletcher To Steal More Bases

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher is one of manager Joe Maddon's favorite players because he's a throwback and gritty player who makes elite contact, gets on base by any means necessary and is a top defender at the keystone. But Maddon would like if it Fletcher became "more of a base-stealing threat" in […]

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green Out On Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (rest) and forward Draymond Green (ankle) have been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Curry will sit this one out with the All-Star break this weekend. Kent Bazemore, Brad Wanamaker and Mychal Mulder will all see increased roles on Thursday. However, Andrew Wiggins is the best […]

Max Stassi Not Ready For Games

Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi (hip) isn't ready to appear in Cactus League games after having left hip surgery after the 2020 season, but he is taking part in full workouts and is getting close to making his spring training debut. Barring a setback, Stassi is expected to be ready for the start of […]

Jerami Grant Could Sit Out Thursday

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (quad) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. He was held out of Wednesday's game due to a quad contusion, but there is a chance he plays here. Saddiq Bey and Wayne Ellington would be the two best fantasy options, assuming Grant is unable to […]

Derrick Rose, Elfrid Payton Questionable For Thursday

New York Knicks guards Derrick Rose and Elfrid Payton (hamstring) are listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Rose was forced to sit out of Tuesday's game after his COVID-19 test came back inconclusive. It's uncertain if he'll be allowed to suit up for this game. Payton has been sidelined for over […]

Angels Being Flexible With Jaime Barria

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jaime Barria threw a simulated game on Wednesday instead of seeing action in a Cactus League game. The Angels are waiting to see if Barria will be given an extra year of minor league options because of the shortened season in 2020. If he is out of options, he'll make the […]

Andrew Knapp To See Expanded Role In 2021

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp will see an expanded role this season, even when J.T. Realmuto is healthy, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Knapp has been working as the team's top catcher as Realmuto deals with an injury, though reports indicate Realmuto is still on track for Opening Day. Knapp is a light-hitting backup catcher […]

Jeremy Lamb Could Rest On Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He played 19 minutes on Wednesday, but could sit out in this one since it's the last game before the All-Star break. His absence would likely mean more playing time for Edmond Sumner. Sadly, Sumner hasn't shown enough […]

Brandon Marsh Being Held Out With Arm Injury

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (arm), ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's top prospect, has been held out of playing defense for precautionary reasons with a minor arm injury. Marsh has still been able to serve as a designated hitter and is expected to be in the lineup on Friday. The 23-year-old left-handed […]

Trevor Bauer Flashes Elite Upside To Begin Spring

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Trevor Bauer posted two scoreless frames with two strikeouts in his first appearance with L.A. While there was considerable pomp around his free agency, fantasy managers shouldn't lose sight of the production that the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner has compiled. Many have pointed to Bauer's 3.90 career […]

Domantas Sabonis Questionable On Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. He played 38 minutes on Wednesday despite being tagged as questionable before the game. However, the team might take the cautious approach here with the All-Star break this weekend. Jakarr Sampson and Goga Bitadze would likely split up […]

Dylan Bundy With Nice Spring Debut

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy picked up right where he left off from last year's breakout season, as he tossed two scoreless innings against the Rangers in his spring debut on Wednesday. Bundy had a 3.29 ERA in 11 starts in his first season with the Angels in the shortened 2020 season, and […]

J.J. Redick Questionable Against Heat

New Orleans Pelicans guard J.J. Redick (illness) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. He scored 22 points on Wednesday, but the team might take the cautious approach with one game left before the All-Star break. Josh Hart and Nickeil Alexander-Walker would benefit from the loss of Redick. Hart is the […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Won't Suit Up Thursday

San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He sat out of Tuesday's game due to an illness and he'll sit out the last game before the All-Star break too. Drew Eubanks and Luka Samanic have seen increased playing time lately. Samanic played well […]

Lions Will Release Desmond Trufant

The Detroit Lions informed starting cornerback Desmond Trufant that he will be released at the start of the new league year on March 17, according to a source. Detroit signed the former first-round pick last year to try and replace Darius Slay, who was traded to the Eagles. But Trufant wound up playing in just […]

Salvador Perez 2-For-5 With A Homer In First Three Spring Games

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is off to a solid start to spring training. He's started three of the team's first four games, hitting clean-up twice and third in the order once. Over those three games, he's 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a walk. The Royals did a good job bolstering their […]

Whit Merrifield To Be Royals Everyday Right Fielder In 2021

Kansas City Royals outfielder Whit Merrifield has shown off his versatility throughout his MLB career. He's made 184 career starts in the outfield and 379 career starts at second base. About half of his career outfield starts have been in right field. This year, that percentage appears likely to go up immensely. The Royals plan […]

Steelers Sign Ben Roethlisberger To New Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers officially signed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a new contract for the 2021 season on Thursday. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Roethlisberger willingly reduced his pay to $14 million from $19 million in the final year of his deal, spreading his cash payment through 2022, according to a source. The move lowered Pittsburgh's […]

Mookie Betts Set To Be Catalyst For Dodgers Order In 2021

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts continued his elite fantasy output during the 2020 year, his first as a Dodger. Now he enters '21 with a baseline of expectation, having finished second in National League MVP voting last year. Having kicked off Cactus League play 1-for-4 with a double, Betts is expected to be a […]