Hassan Whiteside Remains Out On Thursday

Sacramento Kings center Hassan Whiteside has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets. He has not played in a game since the middle of February due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. It's uncertain when he'll get back on the court, but the Kings could use him right now. Richaun Holmes […]

Chris Bassitt Working On New Slider Grip

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt is working on a new slider to try and build on his career year in 2020. In the shortened campaign, Bassitt went 5-2 with 55 strikeouts, a 2.29 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP in 63 innings. According to Statcast, Bassitt only threw 25 sliders last year, but he has […]

Devin Booker Might Sit Out Thursday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was able to fully practice on Wednesday, so it sounds like Booker is heading in the right direction. Abdel Nader will lose some value with Booker likely returning, but he's worth holding while Cameron Johnson remains […]

Terrence Ross Questionable For Thursday

Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. The Magic are already shorthanded for this game, so losing Ross would be a significant blow to the rotation. Dwayne Bacon has played increased minutes lately, but isn't a reliable fantasy option. DFS players should be able to […]

Ian Anderson Has Contract Renewed For 2021

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ian Anderson saw his contract get renewed ahead of the 2021 season. The 22-year-old will make $575,000 while in the majors this year. Anderson is one of the brightest young pitchers in baseball and tossed two scoreless innings during his first Spring appearance. He has considerable value in standard leagues, as he […]

Joel Eriksson Ek Lights The Lamp Twice On Wednesday

Minnesota Wild centerman Joel Eriksson Ek netted two goals while helping Minnesota beat the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday. Eriksson Ek now has ten goals and five assists through 24 games. Eriksson Ek has been centering Minnesota's second line playing alongside Jordan Greenway and Marcus Foligno. The 24-year-old is also […]

Falcons Sign Jacob Tuioti-Mariner To One-Year Extension

The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive tackle Jacob Tuioti-Mariner to an undisclosed one-year contract extension on Thursday. The 24-year-old played in all 16 games last season and finished with 31 tackles (24 solo), five QB hits, three fumble recoveries and one sack for the Falcons. Among the team's other moves made this week, they released veteran […]

Eddie Rosario Goes 1-For-3 Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Rosario is now 3-for-16 with four RBI across his first six spring games. Rosario joins the Indians in 2021 after slashing .257/.316/.476 with 13 home runs and 42 RBI in 2020. He will settle into the middle of the […]

Trey Lance Won't Run At Pro Day

North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance, who is expected to be selected in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft, will not run or do agility drills at his school's Pro Day this Friday. Teams have told Lance's camp that they're more interested in seeing him throw. Lance won the starting job as a […]

Jordan Hicks Reaches Another Milestone

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) faced the Nationals in a B game on Wednesday for the first time since June of 2019. The hard-throwing right-hander had a 1-2-3 inning on just 11 pitches, striking out one and inducing two groundouts. Hicks recently flashed 102 mph on the radar gun in a live […]

Luis Severino Throws From Mound

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) threw 20 pitches from a mound on Tuesday and looked great, according to manager Aaron Boone. It's been a little over a year since Severino underwent Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL in his pitching elbow, and the 27-year-old has had a smooth recovery process […]

Sixto Sanchez Will Have An Innings Limit This Season

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez will be on a 150-160 innings limit this season, according to Miami Herald reporter Craig Mish on his podcast. It is reportedly "not a fixed limit" but with the Marlins pushing Sixto's 2021 debut until sometime in mid-April, it could allow him to remain in the starting rotation until […]

Jean Segura Off To A Slow Start In Spring Training

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura is batting just .083 through 13 plate appearances this spring. Segura is expected to man the keystone this season after the team brought back shortstop Didi Gregorius. Segura slashed just .266/.347/.422 last season with seven homers and two stolen bases. Steals once made Segura a viable fantasy option, as […]

Fantasy Baseball Middle Rounds with Ryan Bloomfield - Benched with Bubba (Episode 351)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Ryan Bloomfield (@RyanBHQ). They will discuss recent Fantasy Baseball news and then dive into the middle rounds and talk about undervalued players and fades in rounds 11-20 of a 12-team league. Lastly, they will go over some awesome listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched With Bubba Podcast, part […]

Chase Anderson Fires Two Scoreless Innings Versus Detroit

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Chase Anderson pitched two shutout innings with one strikeout in a Spring Training game against the Tigers. Anderson's line looks good, but he was a bit shaky allowing two walks and a hit, but managed to escape unscathed. Anderson is competing with Vince Velasquez, Spencer Howard, and Matt Moore for a […]

Spencer Howard Strikes Out Four Tigers

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Spencer Howard allowed two runs in two innings with four strikeouts in a Spring Training start against the Tigers. Howard is the Phillies' top-ranked pitching prospect and is competing for a rotation slot with Vince Velasquez, Matt Moore, and Chase Anderson. Howard struggled in his first taste of the Majors last […]

Rob Gronkowski Plans To Keep Playing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he plans to play for another season. "I'm back, man!" Gronkowski said. "I will be back playing football, man. I love the game of football. I loved playing last year. I had a great time." The future Hall of Famer had 45 catches for […]

Panthers Won't Be Big Spenders In Free Agency

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and general manager Scott Fitterer both don't plan on being big spenders when free agency kicks off next week. "We're not just one player away," Rhule said. "We're in a situation where we have to keep building our team. Like I said earlier with the cap situation, we have […]

Eagles Restructure Javon Hargrave's Contract

The Philadelphia Eagles restructured defensive tackle Javon Hargrave's deal on Thursday to free up $9.408 million in salary cap space. With the move, the Eagles are down to around $18 million in salary cap debt ahead of the new league year. Hargrave signed a three-year, $39 million deal last year in free agency, and the […]

Brandin Cooks Restructures Deal

The Houston Texans restructured wide receiver Brandin Cooks' deal to create $6.53 million in salary cap space on Thursday. Cooks was previously scheduled for a $12 million salary cap hit, but the restructure likely converts most of his 2021 base salary into a signing bonus. The 27-year-old pass-catcher rebounded from a disappointing season in his […]

Chiefs Cutting Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz

The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing left tackle Eric Fisher and right tackle Mitchell Schwartz on Thursday. Fisher was the No. 1 overall pick in 2013 and spent his entire career with the Chiefs, starting 113 games and earning two Pro Bowl nods, including last season. But he suffered an Achilles injury in the AFC […]

Rhys Hoskins Feels Healthy After Playing First Base

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins said his surgically repaired elbow is, "All systems go," after playing the field for the first time this spring. Hoskins was one of the hottest hitters in baseball last season before a September elbow injury cost him the last two weeks of the season. Before the injury, Hoskins blasted […]

Saints Release Janoris Jenkins

The New Orleans Saints released cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Thursday, according to a source informed of the situation. Jenkins was due a $1.2 million fully guaranteed roster bonus, but before releasing him, the Saints turned it into a signing bonus and spread it out over two years, saving them an extra $600,000 against the salary […]

Kevin Newman Remains Out Of Lineup Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's spring game against the Orioles. Newman exited Sunday's game early with hamstring tightness and has yet to appear since then. Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported on Wednesday that Newman is no longer feeling the tightness and that Pirates director of sports […]

The Fantasy Basketball Drop List: Week 11

Hey, y'all! Feels like it's been forever since we talked about fantasy basketball, doesn't it? The All-Star break is over though, so it's time to get ready for the second half. As always, the best way to win in fantasy basketball is to actually do things with your roster. But to add someone, you've also […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. To Throw Live Batting Practice Soon

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) has looked good in bullpen sessions and will move up to throwing live batting practice soon, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin adds that it remains unclear at this point if Honeywell will pitch in live games this spring. Honeywell has not pitched […]

Triston McKenzie Allows One Run in Three Innings

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie allowed a solo home run but otherwise pitched well over three innings on Wednesday. The rookie right-hander walked just one batter after previously allowing two free passes in each of his last two appearances. McKenzie has been rusty so far this spring with seven hits and five walks allowed […]

March Madness Bubble Report for Thursday, March 11

March Madness is approaching fast, and bracketologists around the nation are scrambling to perfect their predictions and project what field of teams the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee will choose on Sunday, March 14, 2021. One of the most prominent metrics that the Selection Committee uses in determining the bracket is the NCAA's NET ranking. The […]

Scott Oberg Set To Make Spring Debut Friday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg will make his spring training debut on Friday against the Giants, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Oberg has not pitched in a game since 2019 when he was shut down with blood clotting in his arm. He underwent thoracic outlet surgery back in September in order to correct […]

Cesar Hernandez Doubles Wednesday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. It has been a good start to the spring for Hernandez as he is now 4-for-13 with two RBI and a run scored through his first six spring games. Hernandez had a solid year […]