Javier Baez Looks To Prove Himself

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez struggled this past season and is looking to prove himself in 2021. The talented shortstop mentioned how last season was tough without fans in the stands and his inability to watch his at-bats with in-game video. Baez also felt rushed during the season and had issues with making adjustments throughout […]

Bam Adebayo Will Start Friday

Miami Heat forward/center Bam Adebayo (knee) is active and starting Friday against the Utah Jazz. Adebayo is dealing with knee soreness and was questionable to play, but will start and have a tall task against Rudy Gobert and the top-seeded Jazz. If Adebayo is limited, Precious Achiuwa and Kelly Olynyk would likely see more minutes. […]

Jonas Valanciunas Starting Friday

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (thigh) will play and start Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Valanciunas was a game-time decision while dealing with a sore thigh, but he will play in the back-to-back set against the Clippers. It's possible Valanciunas may be limited considering they just played Thursday, but he should still be safe […]

Otto Porter Out Beyond All-Star Break

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (back) will not play until after the All-Star break, according to head coach Billy Donovan. The veteran has progressed in the right direction since missing time due to back spasms. The 27-year-old is averaging 11.6 points and 6.3 boards across 23.2 minutes during the 2021 campaign. Fantasy managers in deeper […]

Cal Raleigh Could Contribute This Year

The Seattle Mariners catching position is expected to be a 55/45 split between Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens in 2021, but should either hit the injured list at any point this year, Cal Raleigh will be the player called up to fill in. The switch-hitting Raleigh has flashed impressive power potential, and expectations are that […]

Dario Saric Out With Ankle Sprain

Phoenix Suns forward/center Dario Saric (ankle) will not play Friday against the Chicago Bulls. Saric has now had injuries to both ankles over the past couple weeks, but was questionable to play Friday so this should be a short-term injury. With Saric out, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder and Frank Kaminsky should all see more run. […]

Texans Release Nick Martin Friday

The Houston Texans released center Nick Martin on Friday. Martin carried an $8.75 million salary cap hit for the 2021 season. With the release of Martin and running back Duke Johnson, the Texans are around the $20 million mark after the moves, with the salary cap projected near the stated floor of $180 million, per […]

Tyrese Haliburton Could Miss Multiple Games

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) has been ruled out Friday against the Detroit Pistons and will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Sacramento. It was reported Haliburton started feeling soreness in his left calf during their loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday. Given the nature of calf injuries and how easy […]

Cam Reddish Downgraded To Out Against Thunder

Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Cam Reddish (Achilles) will not play Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will make the third straight absence for Reddish with Achilles soreness, an ailment which caused him to miss games earlier in the season as well. Achilles injuries can be serious so the Hawks will likely exercise cautious without rushing […]

Hamidou Diallo Out Friday Against Hawks

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Hamidou Diallo (groin) will miss Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Diallo suffered a groin injury on Wednesday and did not return so he may be in for a multi-game absence. This is unfortunate given how well Diallo was playing, but with his injury the Thunder have called up Ty Jerome […]

Miguel Cabrera In Range Of 3,000 Hits, 500 Home Runs

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera has a few monumental milestones within reach this year. He will the 2021 MLB season with 487 career home runs and 2,866 career hits. If he stays healthy, it's very likely he'll reach both 500 home runs and 3,000 hits this season. Cabrera, who turns 38 in mid-April has […]

DeMar DeRozan Might Play Against Pelicans

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward DeMar DeRozan (personal) is questionable to play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. DeRozan has been away from the team due to a family emergency, but he could play on Saturday after a one-game absence due to game postponements. If DeRozan is able to play, Luka Samanic or Lonnie Walker IV […]

LeBron James Once Again Probable

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) is probable on Friday night against Portland. This isn't a surprise, as the veteran has been listed on the injury report for several weeks with a left ankle sprain. With Anthony Davis (Achilles) out of the equation, the former MVP should be on the radar more than ever […]

Hunter Miska Guards Cage Friday Night

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Hunter Miska will make his third start of the season in Friday's matchup versus Arizona. He will look to improve a 0-1-1 record that he put together in a pair of starts last month. The 25-year-old has a 3.55 goals-against average and a .881 save percentage for the season. He hasn't impressed […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Dealing With Wrist Soreness

San Antonio Spurs forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge (wrist) is questionable to play Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Aldridge had just returned to play from a right hip flexor and right wrist soreness has been added to the list of injuries he has accumulated this year. The Spurs are already without Rudy Gay (health and safety […]

Adin Hill Set For First Start Of The Year

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill will make his first start of the season on Friday against Colorado. He enters the contest with an 11-12-0 career record. It's his second appearance of the season after he came in for the final 21:29 against Anaheim in a 4-3 shootout victory on Wednesday. It's a rare night off […]

Tyler Herro To Miss Third Straight Game

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (hip) is out again Friday against the Utah Jazz, marking his third straight game on the sidelines. Herro was questionable so there was some optimism he would play, but this leaves Miami without one of their top scorers against the best team in the league. Without Herro, Goran Dragic, Kendrick […]

Tyrese Haliburton Unlikely To Play On Friday Night

Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's meeting with the Pistons. The rookie has been dealing with soreness in his left calf, and with the team looking to play it safe with the first-round pick, he likely won't be in the rotation against Detroit. In his place, look for […]

Davis Bertans Questionable Again Saturday

Washington Wizards forward/center Davis Bertans (knee) is questionable to play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bertans was questionable Thursday, but ended up missing the game against the Denver Nuggets with knee soreness. The Wizards are entering a back-to-back set on Saturday and Sunday so it is possible Bertans misses at least one of them. Deni […]

Cam Talbot Makes First Appearance In Nearly A Month

Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot will be back between the pipes for Friday's clash with the Kings after missing close to a month due to COVID-19. He last played on Feb. 2 and had a solid start to the year before being sidelined, putting together a 3-2-0 record with a 2.40 goals-against average and a […]

Al Horford To Rest On Friday Evening

Oklahoma City Thunder center Al Horford will not play on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks. With OKC playing its first of back-to-back outings, the veteran will get the night off to rest, a trend that has occurred throughout the year. In his place, Isaiah Roby should get the start once again, with the 23-year-old averaging […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Play Saturday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (back) is expected to play Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets. Porzingis is officially listed as questionable, but both he and head coach Rick Carlisle expect Porzingis to return barring any setbacks. The Mavericks are going to need Porzingis back if they want to compete in the loaded West and have […]

Alexandar Georgiev Faces Boston On Friday

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev will guard the cage in Friday's matchup with Boston. He's going for a second consecutive win, after beating Philadelphia with a 20-save effort in a 3-2 shootout victory on Feb. 19. Georgiev is 2-2-2 for the year with a 2.95 goals-against average, a .893, and one shutout. He's in […]

Kevin Durant Out Until After All-Star Break

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (hamstring) will be out until after the All-Star break. The veteran has been dealing with a strain as of late, with the ailment causing him to miss the team's previous six contests. Look for Bruce Brown to continue to be the primary beneficiary, especially if Jeff Green (shoulder) continues to […]

Pascal Siakam Out Against Houston

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam will not play on Friday night against Houston due to the league's health and safety protocols. At this point, he should be considered day-to-day, as it is unknown whether or not he tested positive for COVID-19. With Siakam out of the equation, look for Chris Boucher to be the primary beneficiary. […]

Chris Davis Will Need To Earn Playing Time In 2021

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis said Friday that he has spoken with manager Brandon Hyde, who indicated that he would need to prove that he deserves to play in 2021. Davis, who is entering the sixth year of a seven-year, $161 million contract, was once a major power threat at the plate. However, he […]

Sean Manaea Focusing On Health, Confidence In 2021

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea is entering his sixth MLB season and believes he took the steps necessary this offseason to stay healthy and lead the starting rotation. Manaea is two years removed from surgery that caused him to miss most of 2019 and said he changed his offseason routine to focus on his […]

Justin Dunn Looks Good Early In Camp

Seattle Mariners right-hander Justin Dunn looks to have a spot in the starting rotation lined up for 2021, and so far he has impressed in camp. His fastball has been clocked as high as 96 mph, well above his average velocity of 91 mph in 2020. Any improvements in velocity could be huge for the […]

White Sox Sign Norge Vera, Others

The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with Cuban right-hander Norge Vera on a deal that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus on Friday. The 20-year-old is No. 15 on MLB Pipeline's list of the top-30 international prospects. The White Sox also agreed with outfielder/first baseman Dario Borrero, right-handers Adrian Gil and Carlos Hinestroza, catcher […]