Xzavion Curry Designated For Assignment

According to the team, the Miami Marlins have designated right-handed pitcher Xzavion Curry for assignment. In a corresponding move, the Marlins claimed Ronny Henriquez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Last season, Curry spent time with the Cleveland Guardians and Marlins. Across 42 2/3 innings, Curry posted a 4.64 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP. He […]

Braves Invite Jake Diekman To Spring Training

According to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Braves are signing left-handed pitcher Jake Diekman to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. Last season, the 38-year-old logged 32 innings with the New York Mets. Across this stint, Diekman held a 5.63 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP. He was unable […]

Daniel Gafford To Be Re-evaluated In Two Weeks

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (knee) will be re-evaluated within the next two weeks after sustaining a right knee sprain in Monday's 129-128 overtime loss to Sacramento. Injuries continue to pile up for the Mavs frontcourt, with Gafford, Anthony Davis (thigh), Dereck Lively (ankle), and Dwight Powell (hip) all out for the time being. Olivier-Maxence Prosper and […]

OG Anunoby Will Miss Tuesday's Contest

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (toe) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. There was a chance Anunoby would be available to return to the lineup when the team upgraded him to questionable, but he has now been officially ruled out. Anunoby's next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday versus […]

Scottie Scheffler Aims For A Strong Rebound At Torrey Pines

Scottie Scheffler was making a late push at the WM Phoenix Open but had a rough back nine on Sunday, settling for a T25 finish. This was Scheffler's second tournament since injuring his hand over Christmas, and it seems any issues are more mental than physical. He now looks ahead to the Genesis Invitational at […]

Alex Len Joins Lakers

Veteran center Alex Len has signed a deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Len was available as a free agent after the Washington Wizards waived him. The Wizards acquired Len from the Sacramento Kings last week. He had a limited role on the Kings, averaging 7.2 minutes per game over 36 contests this season. […]

 Ayo Dosunmu Active On Tuesday

According to Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com, Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (illness) is available to suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has been battling an illness, but it won't keep him out of the lineup. Dosunmu's role has grown in the rotation recently, as he's averaged 14.0 points and 5.5 assists for the […]

Jonathan Mogbo Makes A Third Consecutive Start

Toronto Raptors forward/center Jonathan Mogbo (ankle) will play in Tuesday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, making a third consecutive start. Mogbo hurt his right ankle last time out against the Houston Rockets, but Toronto has upgraded him from probable to available. The rookie big man has done a good job filling in for Jakob Poeltl […]

Joel Embiid Good To Go Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP has successfully shaken off a questionable tag. However, since this will be the first game of a back-to-back, we might see the 76ers without Embiid in Wednesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. On Tuesday, […]

Gradey Dick Cleared To Play Tuesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (neck) is active on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After injuring his neck over the weekend, Dick was listed as probable on the initial injury report. He has been upgraded to available ahead of tip-off. Dick has taken an impressive second-year leap, averaging 15.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists […]

Myles Turner Sidelined Through The All-Star Break

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (neck) has been ruled out through the All-Star break. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the New York Knicks and will remain sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards. Thomas Bryant is expected to continue as the starting center […]

Vaughn Grissom Adds Muscle

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said on Tuesday that the team has been very happy with infielder Vaughn Grissom, who gained 20 pounds of muscle during the offseason. Grissom was expected to be Boston's primary second baseman at this time last year, but groin and hamstring injuries limited him to just 31 […]

Red Sox Open To Closer Committee

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said on Tuesday that the team is open to using a closer committee during the 2025 season. When asked if anyone besides lefty Aroldis Chapman and righty Liam Hendriks are closer candidates, manager Alex Cora mentioned right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow). The Red Sox had 20 different pitchers […]

Jackson Jobe Adds Two New Pitches

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect Jackson Jobe is already one of the favorites to win the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2025, but the former third overall pick isn't a lock to make the team's Opening Day starting rotation. After making his MLB debut in September of 2024 as a reliever, Jobe […]

Eric Gordon Out On Tuesday Versus Raptors

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Eric Gordon (wrist) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Due to a wrist sprain, Gordon will be forced to skip the first half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday. Gordon has only posted five points across three appearances in February. The Sixers will have no issues coping with his absence, while […]

Michael Taylor, White Sox Agree To Deal

Free-agent outfielder Michael Taylor and the Chicago White Sox agreed to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Taylor became a free agent last September when he was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and now he'll be heading to the American League Central to compete for an Opening Day roster […]

Brandon Ingram Agrees To Three-Year, $120 Million Extension With Raptors

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Toronto Raptors and forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) agreed to a three-year, $120 million extension on Tuesday. Ingram was recently traded from the Pelicans to the Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, including a first-rounder. The 27-year-old hasn't played since Dec. 7 after suffering an […]

Javier Assad Has Mild Oblique Strain

The Chicago Cubs announced on Tuesday that right-hander Javier Assad (oblique) has a mild oblique strain after he underwent testing on Monday. Manager Craig Counsell said there shouldn't be too many days without throwing for Assad. The 27-year-old could be slightly behind the other pitchers that report to spring training this week, but his injury […]

Angels Claim Michael Petersen Off Waivers From Jays

The Los Angeles Angels claimed right-hander Michael Petersen off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday and designated right-hander Kelvin Caceres for assignment in a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster. Petersen will be on his fourth team of the offseason after being passed around from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami […]

Yoan Moncada Has A Chance To Start At Third For Angels

MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger projects Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada as the team's starting third baseman on Opening Day. The Angels signed him to a one-year deal just before spring training, and he will be part of a battle for playing time at third base with Anthony Rendon, Cole Fontenelle, Carter Kieboom and J.D. Davis. […]

Tim Anderson Could Open The Year At Shortstop

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Tim Anderson could have a shot to be the team's Opening Day shortstop in 2025 with Zach Neto (shoulder) expected to open the season on the injured list after having right-shoulder surgery last November. Anderson is on a minor-league deal, though, and will have to earn his spot on the roster […]

Herbert Jones Expected To Miss Remainder Of Season

According to Will Guillory of The Athletic, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin said on Tuesday that he expects forward  Herbert Jones (shoulder) to miss the remainder of the season. Jones has been sidelined and recovering from a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder that he suffered on January 8th. Griffin […]

Mike Trout Currently Healthy

MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger writes that Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is currently healthy heading into spring training after having the meniscus in his left knee repaired twice last year. The 33-year-old had a normal offseason, but the Angels have talked about moving him to a corner outfield spot more often to try and […]

Zach Neto Expected To Miss Start Of The Season

MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger writes that Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) is expected to miss the start of the 2025 regular season after undergoing right-shoulder surgery in early November of last year. As for who will replace Neto at the 6 early on, the Angels have options in Tim Anderson, Kevin Newman, Scott Kingery, […]

Rhett Lowder Limited Due To Elbow Soreness

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports that Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (elbow) is dealing with some elbow soreness and is being limited with his throwing program right before the official start of spring training. The good news is that an MRI exam showed no structural damage to his arm. The 22-year-old's injury doesn't sound […]

Spencer Steer Still Recovering From Shoulder Soreness

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer reports that Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) is still recovering from the shoulder soreness he dealt with late last year and will likely serve as the designated hitter when Cactus League games kick off in spring training. Steer will eventually work up to returning to the field. It's certainly […]

Nick Madrigal To Get A Look At Shortstop

The New York Mets will take a look at infielder Nick Madrigal at shortstop, among other positions, in spring training, according to the New York Post's Mike Puma. Madrigal has never played shortstop in the big leagues, but the Mets don't have a real backup option to Francisco Lindor at the position to start the […]

Mets Planning To Use Six-Man Rotation To Open The Year

The New York Daily News' Abbey Mastracco reports that the New York Mets plan to use a six-man starting rotation to open the 2025 regular season, but that will also depend on the health of right-hander Kodai Senga (calf, shoulder), who made only one regular-season start in 2024 due to multiple injuries. The good news […]

Jose Butto To Work As Reliever, Tylor Megill Stretching Out As Starter

New York Mets right-hander Jose Butto will be a reliever this year, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Meanwhile, Mendoza said that right-hander Tylor Megill will be stretched out as a starter during spring training. Butto went 7-3 with a nice .255 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, his first three career saves and a 79:38 K:BB in 74 […]

Ronny Mauricio Won't Play In Games Until Mid-March

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) isn't expected to appear in spring training games until at least mid-March as he continues to rehab from knee injuries. Mauricio torn his right ACL and had surgery on his knee in December of 2023 before needing a cleanup procedure in August of last year. The 23-year-old […]