Jarrett Allen Still Out On Thursday
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (rib) isn't ready to return to the lineup Thursday for Game 2 against Boston, with the team downgrading him from questionable to out. Allen hasn't featured since Game 4 of the team's first-round battle with Orlando, missing time with a rib contusion. Isaac Okoro is poised for another start on... Read More
Suns Fire Frank Vogel
The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Frank Vogel. The decision comes 11 days after the Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Suns in the first round of the playoffs. Vogel worked in Phoenix for just one year. He led the team to a 49-33 record in the regular season. Sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that... Read More
Jackson Chourio Sitting Out On Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to be a routine rest day for the rookie outfielder. Chourio has looked better lately, going 6-for-19 over the last week. In his absence, Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, and Jake Bauers... Read More
Cal Quantrill Records Quality Start Thursday
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Cal Quantrill put together a fairly strong outing during Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The right-hander allowed only one run over six innings of work during Thursday's victory. Quantrill also gave up five hits and walked three batters, but he was able to work around the traffic. This is... Read More
Pablo Lopez Strikes Out 10 Batters
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez looked sharp on the mound during Thursday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander went 6 1/3 innings, allowing four hits, and striking out 10 batters in the win. Lopez didn't walk anyone and threw over 60 of his pitches for strikes in this game. He'll take his 3.89... Read More
Logan Gilbert Destroyed On Thursday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert came into Thursday's game with a stellar 1.69 ERA over 48 innings of work. That was quickly raised as the Minnesota Twins jumped on Gilbert for five runs in the first frame. It was an awful outing for Gilbert as nothing seemed to go his way. He finished his... Read More
Nick Burdi To Return On Friday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said relief pitcher Nick Burdi (hip) is expected to come off the injured list and rejoin the bullpen on Friday for the start of a series in Tampa against the Rays. Burdi was put on the injured list on April 19 with right-hip inflammation but is now ready to... Read More
Kyle Freeland Plays Catch Thursday
Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland (elbow) felt good after playing catch on Thursday, according to manager Bud Black, and he will continue to build up his left arm with a throwing program. Freeland went on the 15-day injured list on April 19 (retroactive to April 16) for a left-elbow strain and is trying to work... Read More
Willson Contreras Hoping To Return By All-Star Break
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (forearm) underwent successful surgery on Wednesday on his fractured left forearm and he's hoping to return by the All-Star break. Manager Oliver Marmol said that Contreras will likely be out for 10 weeks. The 31-year-old All-Star backstop was hit by a swing from New York Mets designated hitter J.D.... Read More
Rams Looking To Keep Kyren Williams Fresh in 2024
The Los Angeles Rams surprisingly selected Michigan running back Blake Corum in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft despite breakout star Kyren Williams racking up 1,350 total yards and 15 touchdowns in 2023. In a media availability, general manager Les Snead said that the decision to draft Corum was related to keeping Williams... Read More
Robert Gasser To Make First Big-League Start On Friday
Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser is expected to be called up from Triple-A Nashville in order to make his first major-league start on Friday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in his MLB debut. The club's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be available for the spot start with right-hander Freddy Peralta serving... Read More
Cole Irvin - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cole Irvin has been dominant lately and is worth adding in 12-team or deeper leagues. Irvin got off to a slow start, allowing nine earned runs across his first two outings. Then, he bounced back in a big way... Read More
Bryan Woo To Make Season Debut On Friday
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo (elbow) will come off the injured list to make his 2024 debut on Friday against the Oakland Athletics at home. While the A's offense has certainly heated up recently, it's still a plus matchup for Woo's first big-league start of the year. The 24-year-old has been on the injured list... Read More
Wenceel Perez - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Five-Outfielder Leagues/AL-Only ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Wenceel Perez has recently taken over center field duties and has not looked back. Over his first 21 major league games, the 24-year-old Perez has demonstrated his potential with a .286/.366/.508 line, including three home runs and... Read More
Josh Rojas - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Rojas has been on fire recently for the Seattle Mariners, stepping up to the plate in the leadoff spot with J.P. Crawford (oblique) on the injured list. With his recent performance, Rojas has proven himself a valuable addition to any fantasy... Read More