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Corbin Burnes Working On His Changeup
Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes of the Milwaukee Brewers has been working on bolstering his arsenal this offseason. In an interview with MLB analyst Rob Friedman, Burnes stated that he has been working on his changeup "a lot this offseason." He wasn't willing to go into any additional details on the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJosh Reddick Signs With Mexican League Club
Veteran outfielder Josh Reddick has agreed to a contract with Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The 35-year-old spent the past 13 years playing in the majors. For the 2021 season, he was a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He slashed .258/.285/.371 with two home runs and 21 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJoe Kelly Hopes To Return To The Dodgers
Relief pitcher Joe Kelly became a free agent this offseason after the Los Angeles Dodgers declined to pick up his option. However, Kelly stated in a recent radio appearance on AM 570 LA Sports that he hopes to return in Dodger blue this year. He also stated that the Dodgers are interested in bringing him […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLance McCullers Jr. Behind On Recovery
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is behind on his recovery from the forearm strain he suffered last postseason. Houston Chronicle writer Chandler Rome broke the news on Wednesday. According to Rome, McCullers told reporter Maanav Gupta in an interview that the lockout has stalled his rehab progression. McCullers also stated that he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoPatrick Sandoval: 2022 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
After all the aces are off the board in your fantasy draft, it’s time to start looking for starting pitchers who have ace upside in the mid-rounds. Hitting on those mid-round starting pitchers is a tough art to master, but by maximizing your research and solidifying your strategy, you can give yourself the best odds […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKevin Durant Unlikely To Return Right After All-Star Break
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) remains without a timetable to return to the court due to an MCL sprain. On Thursday, Nets coach Steve Nash discussed the injury with the press, saying there's a "small chance" that Durant returns shortly after the All-Star break, but that it was more likely he'll need a bit […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDeMarcus Cousins Now Listed As Available Wednesday
Updating a previous report, Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (illness) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. About 45 minutes prior to tip-off, the Nuggets tweeted that Cousins would be out for the game due to a non-COVID illness, but that appears to no longer be the case as he is […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLeBron James Good To Go For Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James (knee) is active and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. James had been listed as questionable for the game due to left knee soreness, but the injury won't be keeping him out. He'll be joined by Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk, Stanley Johnson and […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDraymond Green Expected Back "At Some Point"
The Golden State Warriors released a statement on injured forward Draymond Green (back) on Wednesday. In the statement, the team claimed that Green is making "good progress" in his recovery from a lower back/disc injury that has kept him sidelined for over a month. The Warriors, according to the statement, anticipate that Green will return […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTyler Herro To Remain Out On Thursday
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (knee) will miss his second straight game on Thursday when the Heat take on the Charlotte Hornets. Herro has been hampered by a right knee contusion for about 10 days now. He was able to play through the injury this past Saturday, but that was the only action he's seen […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJimmy Butler Draws Questionable Tag For Thursday
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (shoulder) is currently listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Butler is dealing with a right shoulder strain. He was questionable for the team's previous game against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, but he went on to play 38 minutes in the game and he came […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDeMarcus Cousins Ruled Out For Wednesday's Game
Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He is dealing with a gastrointestinal illness. With Boogie sidelined, we could see both of the Nuggets' Greens - Jeff Green and JaMychal Green - take on some extra minutes. Cousins has been playing about 15 minutes […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoVictor Oladipo Sent To G League For Practice Reps
Miami Heat shooting guard Victor Oladipo (quadriceps) has been sent to the team's G-League affiliate in Sioux Falls. He will be participating in 5-on-5 practices with the team in order to get back into game shape. Oladipo is working his way back from quadriceps surgery, which he underwent this past offseason. He remains without a […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoFrank Jackson Out For Wednesday's Game
Detroit Pistons point guard Frank Jackson (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. The 23-year-old is dealing with back spasms. The injury first flared up during Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. With Jackson out and Saben Lee on assignment with the G League, the Pistons will have to lean […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJa Morant Ruled Out For Tuesday's Game
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Morant suffered an injury to his left ankle in Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins stated on Tuesday that Morant still has some soreness in his ankle. It sounds like the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJimmy Butler Set To Play On Tuesday
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (shoulder) is active and in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Heat star had previously been listed as questionable for the game due to a right shoulder strain, but he's been cleared to give it a go. The Heat will be without Tyler Herro […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoFred VanVleet Questionable Ahead Of Wednesday's Game
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. VanVleet was removed late in Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to right knee soreness. He led the Raptors in scoring for the game with 20 points on 6-of-15 shooting. If VanVleet is unable to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRJ Barrett, Nerlens Noel To Remain Out Wednesday
New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) and center Nerlens Noel (foot) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This will be the fourth straight game missed for Barrett and the firth straight for Noel. Quentin Grimes should remain in the starting lineup due to Barrett's absence. Grimes has been […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGrant Williams To Start Against 76ers
Boston Celtics power forward Grant Williams will be part of the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are without Robert Williams III (calf) on Tuesday. Williams and Al Horford will be the team's primary big men for the night and they'll have their hands' full with leading MVP candidate Joel […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMalcolm Brogdon To Remain Out On Tuesday
Indiana Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) will remain on the sidelines due to a sore right Achilles on Tuesday as the team faces the Milwaukee Bucks. Brogdon has been out with the injury since January 19. After Tuesday, the Pacers have just one game before the All-Star break, so it seems likely the team […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBogdan Bogdanovic Available For Tuesday's Game
Atlanta Hawks guard/forward Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The fifth-year pro is dealing with left ankle soreness and he had been listed as questionable earlier on Tuesday before he was cleared by the team. Bogdanovic has scored over 20 points in two straight games. Over that […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoReggie Bullock Ruled Out On Tuesday
Dallas Mavericks small forward Reggie Bullock (hip) will be sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Miami Heat. Bullock is dealing with a left hip contusion. He will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Maxi Kleber, who could make for an interesting DFS play on Tuesday. Bullock's minutes could also be filled by the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSpencer Dinwiddie, Davis Bertans To Debut With Mavs Tuesday
Newly-acquired Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie and forward Davis Bertans will make their debuts with the team on Tuesday as the Mavericks face the Miami Heat. Both players will come off the bench in the game, according to Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. The Mavericks will be without Reggie Bullock (hip) and Trey Burke (shoulder) […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo To Return To Action Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) is set to return to action after a one-game absence on Tuesday as the team faces the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo was sidelined for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left ankle soreness. Serge Ibaka joined the starting lineup for the game and put up six […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMarcus Smart Available On Tuesday
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Smart is dealing with a non-COVID illness. He was listed as questionable this afternoon, but the team has announced that he will play. Smart has had some strong games lately. He's notched exactly seven assists in two straight […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRobert Williams III Will Not Play On Tuesday
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (calf) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Tim Bontemps. Williams is dealing with right calf tightness. Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back for the Celtics. They are set to play the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The Time Lord should […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKristaps Porzingis To Remain Out On Wednesday
Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The seven-footer has yet to make his debut with his new team. The team has stated that Porzingis has a chance to return to the court before the All-Star break. After Wednesday's game, the Wizards just have one […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoFred VanVleet Exits Monday's Game With Right Knee Soreness
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) has exited Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to right knee soreness. His departure from the game was announced early in the fourth quarter while the team was trailing by over 20 points, so it seems likely that he won't return to the game. Going into […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSeth Curry Scores 23 Points In Nets Debut
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Seth Curry had a fantastic debut game with his new team, helping the Nets capture a 109-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Curry scored a team-high 23 points while hitting 10-of-18 shots from the field, including 3-of-8 attempts from three-point range. He also had seven rebounds and five assists. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSaddiq Bey Drops 24 Points Against Wizards
Detroit Pistons small forward Saddiq Bey led all scorers with 24 points in the team's 103-94 loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday. He shot 7-for-17 from the field, including 4-for-10 from three-point range. He was nearly perfect from the free throw strike, going 6-for-7, and he also added five rebounds and five assists without […]
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