Cole Anthony Slated To Suit Up On Thursday

According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Anthony left Tuesday's contest versus the Cleveland Cavaliers early due to a hyperextended left knee. However, he won't need to miss any further time. With Jalen Suggs (quadriceps) unavailable, Anthony has been Orlando's […]

49ers Think Christian McCaffrey Will Participate In "Parts" Of Offseason Program

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine that running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) is "doing great" and that he thinks the star RB will be able to participate in "at least parts" of the offseason program. McCaffrey was a bust at the top of fantasy drafts last fall, […]

Bradley Beal Downgraded To Questionable Versus Pelicans

According to Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix, Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Beal has played four games in a row, but he could be out of action against the Pelicans due to left calf tightness. In his last outing, he posted 24 points, 11 […]

Freddie Freeman To Have His Ankle Taped Through All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) played in his Cactus League debut on Thursday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies as the designated hitter with tape on his right ankle and expects to use the tape through the All-Star break, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The tape on his ankle on Thursday wasn't […]

Mets Sign Jose Urena To Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets signed free-agent veteran right-hander Jose Urena to a minor-league deal on Thursday, and he is already in camp with the team. Urena essentially gives the Mets some starting-rotation insurance with both Frankie Montas (lat) and Sean Manaea (oblique) set to open the 2025 regular season on the injured list. the 33-year-old […]

Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Thursday Against Dallas

Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks due to an illness. Nurkic could miss his second game in a row after not playing against the Warriors on Tuesday. If the 30-year-old big man is out of action this evening, Moussa Diabate will likely see an […]

Max Pacioretty Likely To Return On Friday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Max Pacioretty (undisclosed) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the New York Rangers. After sitting out three games, Pacioretty returned to practice on Wednesday, with Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube noting that Pacioretty "looked good" and "will probably play" in Friday's contest. The veteran forward […]

Noah Juulsen Likely Out For The Rest Of The Season

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Noah Juulsen (lower body) is set to have hernia surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. There are six weeks left of the regular season, and Juulsen will likely need more time to recover from the procedure. He will complete the season without any points, though Juulsen […]

Javier Baez To Serve As DH On Friday

The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen reports that Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hip) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays and will serve as the designated hitter. The Tigers hope to have Baez playing in the field by next week. Despite undergoing a labral repair on his right hip in […]

Trent Frederic Considered Week-To-Week

Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic (lower body) is considered week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs and will exit the lineup on Thursday as the Bruins host the New York Islanders. The week-to-week designation means this likely will not be the only contest Frederic misses. Following a 40-point effort […]

Matt Vierling Dealing With Shoulder Injury

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) is getting his right shoulder evaluated in camp and hasn't played in a Grapefruit League game since last Saturday. The severity of Vierling's shoulder injury is unclear at the moment, but we should get an update on the 28-year-old's condition soon and whether he'll have to miss more time […]

LaMelo Ball Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's contest with the Dallas Mavericks. Ball is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest due to right ankle soreness. If Ball cannot suit up, KJ Simpson might get the nod to start for the second straight game. The 22-year-old Simpson finished with 16 points, six rebounds, […]

Eetu Luostarinen Returns For Stanley Cup Finals Rematch

Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (personal) will rejoin the action on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 26-year-old missed Tuesday's trip to Nashville due to the birth of his child. Luostarinen scored in his previous outing against the Seattle Kraken, but offense has been hard to come by for him for most of the 2024-25 […]

Andrew Benintendi To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Hand

Updating a previous report, the Chicago White Sox announced on Thursday that outfielder Andrew Benintendi (hand) will miss four to six weeks after suffering a non-displaced fracture of his right hand when he was hit by a pitch in Thursday's Cactus League game against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians. It means that the 30-year-old will most […]

Jason Zucker A Game-Time Decision Thursday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (lower body) is a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. The veteran forward was also a game-time call on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He was able to suit up for Tuesday's matchup, logging 12:57 of ice time. Tuesday marked Zucker's first game of the month […]

Timothy Liljegren Available Against Canadiens

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. He sat out Monday's meeting with the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury and was initially regarded as a game-time decision for Thursday. Liljegren has made 44 appearances with the Sharks this season, scoring […]

Eric Gordon Undergoes Successful Surgery On Right Wrist Wednesday

Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Eric Gordon (wrist) underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist on Wednesday. Gordon likely won't see the court again this season following surgery, as he won't be re-evaluated for another three months. The 36-year-old played in 39 contests for the 76ers in the 2024-2025 campaign. Quentin […]

Robby Fabbri Placed On Injured Reserve

Anaheim Ducks forward Robby Fabbri (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Thursday. He was hurt in Tuesday's tilt against the Buffalo Sabres, logging only 6:20 of ice time. Fabbri has tallied eight goals and 16 points in 44 appearances this season. Ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, the Ducks recalled Sam Colangelo […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - 2025 COTA - EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix DFS, Betting Picks

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Throw Live Batting Practice On Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Saturday in camp for the first time since recovering from surgery that he had in June of 2023 to fix his right flexor tendon and remove a bone spur. It's been a long time coming for the 31-year-old hurler, but […]

Bryce Harper To Return On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (triceps) will return to the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Friday against the Boston Red Sox after he was hit by a pitch on Wednesday. Harper was removed from Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays as a precaution after suffering a right-triceps contusion. The Phillies gave the 32-year-old […]

Cardinals Haven't Had Contract Talks With Ryan Helsley

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley set a franchise record and led the majors with 49 saves in 2024 before getting a raise in salary arbitration from $3.5 million last year to $8.2 million in 2025. Helsley was a prime trade candidate in the offseason heading into the final year of his deal in 2025 […]

Carlos Estevez Battling Back Tightness

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez (back) is dealing with mild lower-back tightness in camp, according to manager Matt Quatraro. It's the reason why Estevez hasn't made his Cactus League debut yet in Arizona. However, he threw off the mound on Wednesday and said he felt good. Quatraro said the Royals think there's plenty […]

Nationals Designate Stone Garrett For Assignment

The Washington Nationals designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment on Thursday to make room for right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan on the 40-man roster. Garrett will now be subjected to waivers, but if he goes unclaimed, he could return to the Nationals organization and be assigned to Triple-A Rochester to start the year. The 29-year-old former […]

James Wood Will Serve As DH On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (quadriceps) will serve as the designated hitter in his Grapefruit League debut on Friday versus the division-rival New York Mets, according to manager Dave Martinez. Depending on how Friday's game goes, the Nationals will decide if Wood is ready to play left field after that. Washington is easing the 22-year-old […]

Andrew Benintendi Exits After Being Hit On His Hand

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (hand) was pulled from Thursday's Cactus League game against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians with right-hand soreness after he was hit by a pitch from pitcher Logan Allen. Benintendi will undergo tests to make sure he didn't break any bones in his right hand. For now, the 30-year-old veteran should […]

Gunnar Henderson Dealing With Side Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) was pulled from Thursday's Grapefruit League game early against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays due to lower right-side discomfort. In his only at-bat of the game, Henderson tried to beat out a ground ball and then also made a diving catch in the field. It's […]

Chiefs Will Place Franchise Tag On Trey Smith

The Kansas City Chiefs will place the franchise tag on Pro Bowl offensive guard Trey Smith, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The goal remains for the Chiefs to work out a long-term deal with Smith, and negotiations will continue. There's no way Kansas City was going to let the 25-year-old reach the open market […]

Travis Kelce "Coming Back For Sure"

Sources told Pat McAfee that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is "coming back for sure" in 2025 after briefly contemplating retirement following the 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. "I'm gonna get in the best shape of my life this offseason. I've got a real bad taste in my […]

Daulton Varsho To Make Grapefruit League Debut On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the division-rival New York Yankees while serving as the designated hitter. Varsho said he's progressing well from right rotator-cuff surgery last September and has been throwing at 120 feet. He also continues to shag fly balls and hit in […]