Nico Hoerner Named Leadoff Hitter

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has been named the leadoff hitter for the team, according to manager David Ross on Thursday. Ross believes Hoerner is exactly what the team needs to set the right tone. The 25-year-old is better known for his defensive abilities, but did a quality job with the bat last season. […]

Connor Wong Could Miss Extended Period Of Time

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong (hamstring) could be looking at missing an extended period of time after suffering an injury on Thursday. The team will have Wong undergo further testing, but manager Alex Cora mentioned the injury didn't look good. There should be more information on Wong later this weekend. He was competing for […]

Gilberto Celestino To Miss Significant Time

Minnesota Twins outfielder Gilberto Celestino (thumb) has suffered a ruptured UCL, which will sideline him for multiple weeks. The 24-year-old is set to undergo surgery that is going to sideline him for roughly 6-8 weeks. The expectation was that Celestino would begin the season in Triple-A anyway. However, he's now going to be sidelined until […]

James Kaprielian Throws On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) threw a two-inning simulated game on Thursday. This is the second time that Kaprielian has faced live hitters this spring. He threw 30 pitches in this one and mentioned he is hopeful to be ready in time for Opening Day. The 29-year-old is coming off surgery to repair […]

Malaki Branham Available On Thursday

San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (back) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. This is good news after Branham was listed as questionable earlier in the day. The 19-year-old has been starting, but is expected to have a decreased role with Tre Jones and Devin Vassell both healthy. It's […]

LeBron James Won't Undergo Surgery

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is set to miss at least three weeks of action. The star forward will be re-evaluated in three weeks after he suffered a tendon injury in his right foot. Luckily, James won't need surgery, but is going to miss at least 10 games because of this issue. That […]

Jordan Poole Upgraded To Available

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (knee) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, Poole will play after being tagged as probable on Wednesday. Poole will continue to start with Stephen Curry (leg) still sidelined. That being said, Poole is a must-start fantasy option while Curry is […]

Ivica Zubac Uncertain For Thursday

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (calf) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He missed two games last week before making his return to the court on Tuesday. Another absence would mean that Mason Plumlee would move into the starting five. He was a strong fantasy option throughout most […]

Marcus Morris Sr. Could Miss Thursday's Game

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (elbow) has been added to the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Morris has been a consistent starter for the Clippers this season. However, he hasn't offered much upside in terms of fantasy value. His absence would likely mean increased roles for both […]

De'Aaron Fox Practices On Thursday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (wrist) was a full participant during Thursday's practice. The expectation is that he'll be good to go on Friday after sitting out Tuesday's contest due to left wrist soreness. His return would send Davion Mitchell back to the bench after he started during their last game. Fox isn't expected to […]

Keldon Johnson Listed As Questionable On Thursday

San Antonio Spurs guard Keldon Johnson (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 23-year-old logged in 35 minutes of action during Tuesday's victory that helped snag a 16-game losing streak. Johnson has been playing well lately, so his absence would be a significant hit to the Spurs rotation. They'd […]

Devin Vassell Expected To Return On Thursday

San Antonio Spurs forward Devin Vassell (knee) is expected to make his return to the court on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. Vassell hasn't appeared in a game since January 2nd. He underwent knee surgery a few days later, but has been targeting March 2nd as his return date. The expectation is that the Spurs […]

Anfernee Simons Officially Available On Wednesday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 23-year-old was questionable coming into this game, but didn't experience any issues during his pre-game routine. That being said, Simons is good to go and shouldn't be limited during this contest. Cam Reddish is expected to have […]

Jordan Poole Tagged As Probable For Thursday

Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The 23-year-old is dealing with a left knee contusion, but should be fine going forward. The Warriors need Poole on the court with Stephen Curry (leg) still sidelined. Right now, Poole is averaging nearly 21 points […]

Willy Hernangomez To Start On Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez will get the starting nod for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man will get the start with Jonas Valanciunas (calf) on the sideline. Also, Larry Nance Jr. (ankle) is out, so Hernangomez and Jaxson Hayes should get plenty of minutes on Wednesday. Between the two, […]

Josh Richardson Active For Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Josh Richardson (quad) is active for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The veteran forward was considered questionable coming into this game due to a quad contusion. The 29-year-old hasn't done much on the offensive side lately, but has made up for it on defense. He'll be in the starting […]

D'Andre Swift Could Have Limited Workload

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift battled injuries throughout this past season. The 24-year-old finished with a career-low 99 carries for 542 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games. Often times, Swift took a backseat to Jamaal Williams who finished with a league-high 17 rushing touchdowns on 1,066 rushing yards. It sounds like the organization […]

Colts Unsure On The Future Of Matt Ryan

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan might not be on the team for much longer. The expectation is that the team will cut Ryan ahead of his $35.2 million salary becoming guaranteed on March 17th. The Colts would save $17.2 million by cutting Ryan, so that is likely what they will do as they head towards […]

Carlos Correa To Make Spring Debut On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is set to make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The 28-year-old hasn't been dealing with any injuries, but the team has been cautious with him after his offseason saga. Correa agreed to long term deals with both the San Francisco Giants and New York […]

Madison Bumgarner Faces Live Hitters

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner was able to face live hitters for the third time on Monday. The veteran southpaw is getting closer to making his Cactus League debut. The Diamondbacks are bringing Bumgarner along slowly to save on some wear-and-tear on his body. The 33-year-old posted a 4.88 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 112/49 […]

Derek Carr To Meet With Multiple Teams At Combine

Free-agent quarterback Derek Carr is reportedly going to meet with multiple teams at the upcoming NFL combine. This is the latest update in the Carr saga that is unlikely to end anytime soon. The veteran quarterback is reportedly seeking $35 million per season, but it remains to be seen if that is accurate. Carr and […]

Buccaneers To Run More In 2023?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles hired Dave Canales as the team's offensive coordinator this offseason. Canales as an assistant coach with the Seattle Seahawks last season. He is hoping to bring his effectiveness in the running game to the Bucs locker room. Last season, the Bucs had the worst rushing attack in the […]

Spencer Turnbull Throws Versus Live Hitters

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (elbow) took the mound to face live hitters on Monday. This marks the second time that the right-hander has thrown batting practice this spring. The 30-year-old appears to be getting closer to making his Spring Training debut. It sounds like Turnbull has fully recovered his Tommy John surgery that […]

Patrick Wisdom Misses Monday's Game

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom (groin) was a late scratch from Monday's Cactus League matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-hander slugger is dealing with left groin soreness, so the organization decided to take the cautious approach here. It wouldn't be surprising to see Wisdom miss a few games because of this issue. The 31-year-old […]

White Sox Won't Use Traditional Closer

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said on Monday that the organization doesn't plan to use a set closer to begin the season. The team is still without right-hander Liam Hendriks who continues to undergo treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The organization doesn't have a timetable for his return, but hopefully he'll be able to pitch […]

Julio Rodriguez Avoids Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez ran into the outfield wall while attempting to make a leaping catch during Monday's game. The 22-year-old said he jammed his arm into his ribs and knocked the wind out of him. Despite that, Rodriguez stayed in the game and told reporters he is fine going forward. Fantasy managers can […]

Juan Soto Expected To Play On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is expected to get back into the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Bob Melvin. The left-handed slugger was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to a calf issue. It appears the organization is being extremely cautious with it being this early into Spring Training. This […]

Tyler Glasnow Suffers Injury On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) is likely to miss time after suffering an injury while throwing on Monday. The organization isn't going to mess around with the oft-injured right-hander. The plan is for Glasnow to undergo an MRI on Tuesday. The team will likely give a timetable on Glasnow after that, but […]

De'Aaron Fox Considered Questionable For Tuesday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (wrist) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is a shame considering Fox is coming off a 30-point performance on Sunday. The good new is, Fox has only missed five games this season, so he plays if he's capable of it. Otherwise, Davion Mitchell […]

P.J. Washington Downgraded To Out

Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (foot) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This doesn't come as a surprise after Washington was listed as doubtful heading into this game. JT Thor is set to make his second straight start, but he didn't do much on Saturday. He finished with one […]