Leonys Martin Expects to Return on Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) expects to return from the disabled list on Friday when he's first eligible. He landed on the disabled list a week ago due to a left hamstring strain. Martin is hitting well this season, posting a .294/.355/.508 line, and should be owned in all deeper leagues.

Tony Parker Wants to Play Three More Seasons

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker says he wants to play for three more seasons, but is open to playing outside from San Antonio. "I am open to all proposals. I would like to make my entire career in San Antonio. The sport remains a business, and we will have to make choices." He's […]

Abdel Nader Misses Practice on Friday

Boston Celtics power forward Abdel Nader (face) missed practice on Friday after getting swiped in the face and suffering blurry vision. He's appeared in just six games this postseason. He has only logged in more than two minutes in one game during the playoffs. He's not an option with Terry Rozier and Marcus Smart healthy.

George Hill Excused From Practice on Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (personal) was excused from practice on Saturday to attend his college graduation from IUPUI. He will re-join the Cavs for Game 1 against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Hill averaged 12.3 points, 3.0 assists in 33 minutes over the final three games of the series versus the Raptors. He is […]

The Wolves Are Interested in Derrick Rose

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly interested in bringing back point guard Derrick Rose, according to on Krawczynski of the Athletic. Rose averaged 14.2 points (on 50.9 percent shooting), 2.6 assists and 1.4 triples during his five games in the playoffs versus Houston. He would likely battle with Tyus Jones for playing time. Rose would not […]

Shane Larkin Ruled Out for Games 1 & 2

Boston Celtics guard Shane Larkin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Games 1 & 2 of the series versus the Cavaliers. He did not practice on Friday and will miss "at least part of the series", according to head coach Brad Stevens. He was logging in minutes in the teens before his injury. Marcus Smart […]

T.J. Rivera Out Until July

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) will be sidelined until at least July. Rivera said before spring training that he was hopeful to return by May. He had Tommy John surgery last September, so he still needs some more time to recover. He belongs on the waiver wire in all leagues.

Justin Grimm Could Start Rehab Assignment on Monday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Justin Grimm (back) could start a rehab assignment at Omaha on Monday, according to manager Ned Yost. Grimm threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, and it reportedly went well. He's given up 17 runs in seven innings this season. Fantasy owners should avoid Grimm right now.

Brett Cecil Activated Off The DL

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (shoulder) has been activated off the disabled list. The Cardinals likely wanted him to get in more than two rehab appearances. However, Tyler Lyons (back) went down, so the Cardinals decided to give Cecil an opportunity. Cecil has been out since late March due to left shoulder inflammation. […]

Tyler Lyons Heads to Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons (back) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. The team is calling the injury a mid-back strain. This could explain his 6.17 ERA through 18 appearances this season. It's unclear how long Lyons will be sidelined right now. He's not worth holding onto in any leagues at […]

Gary Sanchez Will Rest on Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (rest) is not in the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Friday. Austin Romine will draw the start and catch Sonny Gray, but this appears to be a routine day off for Sanchez. Fantasy owners can go ahead and bench Sanchez on Friday.

Chris Tillman Placed on DL

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman (back) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list. He allowed six runs over 1 1/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. He's posting a 10.46 ERA and 2.21 WHIP this season and could be on the DL with that "back" injury for quite some time. Tillman […]

Tommy Kahnle Could Return Soon

New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (shoulder, biceps) could be activated off the disabled list before the end of the Yankees road trip from May 15-23. He resumed throwing off the mound this week, but still is not quite ready to return yet. Kahnle will need a few rehab appearances before he's ready to […]

Anibal Sanchez Throws Sim Game on Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) threw a simulated game on Friday without any issues. He might throw another sim game next week or start a rehab assignment. Sanchez was pitching well before his injury, but there is no spot for him in the Braves rotation anymore. He agreed to come out of the […]

Kosta Koufos Exercises Player Option for Next Season

Sacramento Kings forward/center Kosta Koufos will return to the Kings for at least one more season. On Thursday, Koufos exercised his $8.7 million player option for next season. He's entering his fourth year with the Kings, averaging 6.7 points and 6.6 rebounds in 19.6 minutes last season. He is someone that is only worth looking […]

Danilo Gallinari Won't Have Surgery on His Hand

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari (hand) told Davide Chinellato that his right hand has not healed yet, but he won't have surgery on it. "I ruled out surgery for the moment but I have to understand better how to recover." Gallinari came back towards the end of the season, but sat out the last […]

J.J. Redick Wants to Return to the 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard J.J. Redick said he and the Sixers have mutual appreciation for each other and he would remain in Philly next season if the money was right. He finished second on the team in scoring and was a veteran leader for the Sixers during their breakout season. Redick is someone worth considering […]

Heat Decline Option on Jordan Mickey

Miami Heat forward/center Jordan Mickey will become a free agent this summer after the organization declined his $1.6 million team option for next season. The 23-year-old averaged 4.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 12.3 minutes this season. He appeared in only 23 games for the Heat and clearly was not part of their […]

Pelicans Want DeMarcus Cousins Back Next Season

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry said everybody on the team wants DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) on the roster next season. This is not surprising news, but the Pelicans did play their best basketball after Cousins went down. Cousins averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists over 48 games this season. ESPN reported earlier […]

Shane Larkin Expected to Miss Entire Series

Boston Celtics guard Shane Larkin (shoulder) is not expected to play in the upcoming playoff series versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston GM Danny Ainge said the team is planning on not having Larkin available for the entire Cavs series. The Celtics are hoping that Larkin could return before the end of the series, but that […]

Tommy Pham Will Start on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. He missed two games earlier in the week due to a groin issue. He will draw the start in center field and be in his normal leadoff spot in the lineup. He should be […]

Anibal Sanchez Scheduled to Throw on Friday

Atlanta Braves pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hamstring) is scheduled to pitch a simulated game on Friday. The Braves are concerned that Sanchez could re-aggravate his hamstring covering first base, but will test it out on Friday. Sanchez is prepping to rejoin the starting rotation, but will pitch out of the bullpen if he's asked to do […]

Dee Gordon Will Sit on Thursday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (toe) will not play against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. He is sitting out due to a bruised right toe. He suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off his toe. The Mariners do not expect Gordon to miss more than one game. Gordon should be back […]

Rougned Odor Expected to Be Activated on Friday

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (hamstring) is expected to be activated off the disabled list on Friday. He will play again for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. He has been on the disabled list since April 9 due to a left hamstring strain. There is a good chance that he is in the Rangers […]

Pat Neshek Hopes to Return in June

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Pat Neshek (shoulder) is hopeful to be able to return to the Phillies bullpen by June. He was shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. He has not pitched this season, but has been a reliable reliever when healthy. Fantasy owners should not bother hanging onto […]

Adam Wainwright Throws Bullpen Session on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday. Wainwright could be cleared to return for the Cardinals road trip this weekend, but nothing is official yet. The veteran righty threw five scoreless innings during a rehab start on Monday. Deeper league owners should consider picking up […]

Thabo Sefolosha Beginning Basketball Activites

Utah Jazz guard/forward Thabo Sefolosha (knee) said he's done some jogging and shooting, but is likely a month away from returning to normal basketball activities. He had knee surgery and is expected to spend most of his time in Switzerland. Sefolosha should be ready to play by the start of next season. However, he will […]

Rajon Rondo May Test Free Agency

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Rajon Rondo did not commit to returning with the Pelicans next season. "We'll see how it goes," Rondo said about his upcoming free agency this summer. There won't be too many teams needing a point guard, so Rondo may end up back in New Orleans. DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) is the […]

Jaylen Brown Will Have Minutes Limit for Game 5

Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) will have a minutes limit for Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. He was expected to come off the bench, but reportedly is in the starting lineup. Regardless, Brown is expected to see minutes in the mid-20s on Wednesday. He may draw the start over Marcus Smart, […]

Shane Larkin Ruled Out for Game 5

Boston Celtics guard Shane Larkin (shoulder) has been ruled out for Game 5 versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Head coach Brad Stevens said Larkin will be out on Wednesday and out for the "foreseeable future." They do not plan to have surgery at the moment, but that option has not been ruled out yet. […]