Marco Gonzales To Get Opening Day Nod

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that starting pitcher Marco Gonzales will be on the mound for Opening Day, whenever that may be. Major League Baseball has pushed back the start of the regular season at least two weeks due to concerns over the coronavirus, but Gonzales will be on the mound for the first […]

Trey Mancini Has Tumor Removed From Colon

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini underwent successful surgery on Thursday to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy. Mancini's recovery will not be known until next week, but the good news for him is that the start of the regular season has been pushed back at […]

Jake Arrieta Leaves Start With Shoulder Stiffness

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta experienced shoulder stiffness in his Spring Training start vs the Rays Thursday. Arrieta said it is not an injury, and that he isn't concerned. Arrieta will have plenty of time to rest up with MLB suspending Spring Training amid coronavirus fears, but he won't be a very attractive fantasy […]

Drew Brees Might Not Demand Top-Dollar Contract

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Drew Brees has announced that he will return to the team for another season in 2020, and he's not expected to demand a top-dollar deal in what should be his final deal before retirement. Brees is likely to be signed for around $25 million, which would allow the Saints […]

Tobias Harris Scores Inefficiently In Win Over Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris has been a reliable scoring option for the team all season long, but he struggled against the Pistons on Wednesday. In 29 minutes of action, he scored 15 points on just 5-for-14 shooting from the field and connected on just one of his seven long-range tries. On the bright side, […]

Elijhaa Penny Agrees To Two-Year Deal

The New York Giants and restricted free-agent running back Elijhaa Penny agreed to a new two-year deal on Thursday, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Penny has played in 46 career games and only has four career starts, but he is a strong run blocker and has good hands out of […]

Jordan Reed Visiting With Seahawks

Former Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source. The Seahawks already signed veteran tight end Greg Olsen this offseason and have Will Dissly and Jacob Hollister on roster, so moving to Seattle would be a bad fit for Reed. There was a question as […]

Furkan Korkmaz Enjoys Productive Offensive Performance

Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz has developed into a dependable reserve for head coach Brett Brown this season, and he was impressive against the Pistons on Wednesday. In a team-high 21 minutes off the bench, he scored 17 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field, 3-for-4 from deep and he buried four of his five […]

Opening Day Delayed Two Weeks

With Major League Baseball officially canceling the rest of spring training due to concerns about the coronavirus, the start of the regular season will be delayed at least two weeks. Thursday will be the final day of spring training action. Players trying to rehab injuries will be forced to work out in bullpen sessions, simulated […]

Christian Wood Continues Trend Of Excellent Play Versus 76ers

Detroit Pistons forward Christian Wood has been on a tear since being inserted in the starting lineup, and he was fantastic once again against the 76ers on Wednesday. In a team-high 39 minutes of play, he scored 32 points on remarkable efficiency, as he shot 14-for-18 from the field and buried three of his four […]

Jose Urena Pitches Five Scoreless Innings

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Urena fired five scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. He allowed just one hit and a walk while striking out three and also hitting a batter. Urena wasn't very good last year as a starter which led the team to try him in […]

Al Horford Contributes Across The Board In Win

Philadelphia 76ers forward Al Horford's first season with the team has been underwhelming thus far, but he was highly productive versus the Pistons on Wednesday. In 29 minutes of action, he scored 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field and knocked down four of his six long-range attempts. Horford also grabbed 10 rebounds, dished […]

Joel Embiid Stars In Return From Injury

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was dominant against the Pistons on Wednesday, which was his first game since injuring his shoulder on Feb. 26. In just 27 minutes, he scored 30 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the field, 10-for-12 from the free-throw line and he knocked down two of his three long-range tries. Embiid also […]

Aaron Nola Throws Bullpen

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola threw a 35-40-pitch bullpen session Thursday morning and feels fine after battling an illness the past few days. Nola said he expected to start another Grapefruit League game before camp ends, but that is now up in the air with spring training suspended. Nola has thrown 200-plus innings each […]

Peter Lambert Expected To Miss Considerable Time

Colorado Rockies pitcher Peter Lambert (forearm) is now expected to miss "considerable time" due to his forearm injury. As of now, tests that were performed yesterday have not come back, but manager Bud Black seems to have already accepted that this is not a minor ailment. Lambert was one of the team's top prospects last […]

Titans Release Dion Lewis

The Tennessee Titans released running back Dion Lewis on Thursday, according to a source. Lewis' playing time fell off dramatically last season as the backup to Derrick Henry, who the Titans plan to bring back at a big number. After running the ball 155 times in 2018 in his first year with the team, Lewis […]

MLB Suspending Spring Training

Major League Baseball will suspend spring training games, beginning on Friday, due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The NBA and NHL have also put their seasons on pause due to concerns about the spread of the virus. It remains to be seen how long the spring season will be delayed, which is also likely to […]

John Collins Posts Double-Double In Loss To Knicks

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is one of the league's brightest young stars, and his talents were on full display versus the Knicks on Wednesday. In a team-high 41 minutes of play, he scored 22 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field and pulled down 15 rebounds, with four of them coming from crashing the […]

Trae Young Tallies Double-Double With Assists In Loss

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young has been one of the NBA's most productive fantasy players this season, and he finished with another sensational performance against the Knicks on Wednesday. In 38 minutes, he dropped 42 points on 12-for-25 shooting overall, 6-for-12 from deep and he connected on 12 of his 15 free-throw tries. Young also […]

Julius Randle Dominates In Win Over Hawks

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has had an up-and-down season in the Big Apple, though he was clicking on all cylinders against the Hawks on Wednesday. In 38 minutes, he scored 33 points on 13-for-22 shooting from the field, 3-for-6 from deep and he knocked down all four of his attempts from the charity […]

Adalberto Mondesi Back In The Lineup

Kansas City Royals star shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) is in the lineup for the first time this spring, but it's unlikely he'll actually get to play. Mondesi is returning from shoulder surgery related to his dislocation last season, but his first crack at live pitching is likely to be rained out. There's also a feeling […]

Mitchell Robinson Posts Flawless Shooting Numbers In Win

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson was his usual efficient self against the Hawks on Wednesday. In a team-high 26 minutes off the pine, he scored 16 points on a perfect 7-for-7 accuracy from the field. Also, Robinson pulled down six rebounds and ended up with a steal and two blocks. The one disappointing statistic […]

RJ Barrett Lights Up Scoreboard In Win

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett was able to put together a terrific all-around performance versus the Hawks on Wednesday. In 39 minutes of action, he scored 26 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field, 6-for-6 from the charity stripe, and he converted on two of his five three-point attempts. Barrett also chipped in five […]

Zach Britton Unlikely To Be Shut Down

New York Yankees reliever Zach Britton (wrist) took a comebacker off of his right wrist on Wednesday but is unlikely to miss much time. A CT scan and X-rays came back negative on Britton’s wrist, and Britton said on Thursday that the ball didn’t hit bone. As a result, Britton reported that the injury shouldn’t […]

Aaron Judge Doing Treatment, Will Get CT Scan

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) told reporters on Thursday that he has been doing some light training and getting treatment for his ribs. Judge also reported that he will get a CT scan before beginning his hitting program. It’s encouraging that Judge is feeling good so far, but his timeline remains unclear as […]

Dawel Lugo Held Out With Tight Back

Detroit Tigers third baseman Dawel Lugo is being held out of Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a tight back. His absence is only precautionary, so the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Lugo is currently behind Jeimer Candelario on the depth chart. As it currently stands, Lugo is off the fantasy radar in […]

Patriots Pick Up Jason McCourty's Option

The New England Patriots picked up the 2020 option for cornerback Jason McCourty on Thursday, according to a source. McCourty started 10 of 12 games in 2019 and had another very successful season in New England's secondary. He'll carry a salary cap hit of $5.5 million this year. The 32-year-old was in his second year […]

Luis Urias To Make Spring Debut Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that shortstop Luis Urias (wrist) will make his Cactus League debut against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Urias had surgery in January to fix a fractured hamate bone in his hand/wrist, and it's still unclear if he'll be ready for Opening Day. How he fares in spring action will give […]

Joc Pederson Could Play In A Game Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (side) is progressing and could return to Cactus League action next week. Manager Dave Roberts still thinks that Pederson will be ready for Opening Day. He still has a chance, but he can't afford any setbacks from here on out with the regular season quickly approaching. The 27-year-old (28 […]

Dinelson Lamet Extends Scoreless Spring

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet fired four innings of one-hit ball Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Lamet fanned three in his third start, extending his scoreless spring through nine frames. Nearly 24 months removed from Tommy John surgery, Lamet is locked as the Friars third or fourth starter and should be in-line for a […]