RADIO
Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Alex Cobb To Start Home Opener
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde confirmed that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (groin) will come off the injured list to start next week's home opener on Thursday. He reported no issues after throwing in a minor league game on Friday. A minor groin injury kept Cobb from starting on Opening Day against the Yankees, which was... Read More
Hunter Strickland Placed On Injured List
Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain. Strickland appeared to injure himself versus the Red Sox Friday night but stayed in the game only to give up the game-winning, three-run home run. It's unclear how long he'll be out of action but is expected... Read More
LeBron James is Done for the Season
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (groin) has reportedly been shut down for the rest of the regular season. James continues to deal with a groin issue that has sidelined him for a good amount of the season. James played in just 55 games this season which is a career-low for him. The Lakers will... Read More
Otto Porter Remains Sidelined on Saturday
Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter (shoulder) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The Bulls don't have much incentive to play Porter, so he's likely going to be shut down for the season. Shaquille Harrison is going to continue to benefit without Porter and is worth owning in most fantasy leagues. Wayne... Read More
Kris Dunn Ruled Out for Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The Bulls don't have much incentive to win, so they will likely continue to sit their banged up players. Looks like Dunn, Zach LaVine (thigh) and Otto Porter (shoulder) are done for the season. Ryan Arcidiacono is likely... Read More
Justise Winslow Won't Play on Saturday
Miami Heat guard/forward Justise Winslow (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the New York Knicks and likely won't play on Monday. He continues to deal with a lingering thigh issue, so it's unclear when he'll return to the court. Goran Dragic will benefit the most while Dwyane Wade and Dion Waiters will... Read More
Josh Richardson is Out Next Two Games
Miami Heat guard/forward Josh Richardson (heel) has been ruled out for the next two games. He will not play in Saturday's contest or Monday versus the Celtics. Surprisingly, Duncan Robinson saw the biggest increase in playing time without Richardson in the lineup. Dion Waiters and James Johnson should see more minutes as well.
Joel Embiid Ruled Out for Next Three Games
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) has been ruled out for the current road trip and that means he'll miss the next three games. That is a big blow to fantasy owners that were leaning on Embiid's fantasy production. Boban Marjanovic and Jonah Bolden will see increased minutes without Embiid, but neither player will produce... Read More
Jayson Tatum is Questionable for Saturday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics are already going to be shorthanded with Kyrie Irving (rest, back) and Al Horford (knee) sidelined on Saturday. The Celtics will have to lean on Gordon Hayward if Tatum is unable to play. Jaylen Brown, Marcus... Read More
Kyrie Irving Ruled Out Saturday
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This is more of a rest move than "back soreness" since Irving played 35 minutes on Friday. Terry Rozier will draw the start at point guard and be a popular DFS option for Saturday.
Al Horford Ruled Out for Saturday
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Horford continues to deal with a lingering knee issue, so the Celtics are going to play it safe and let him rest. Aron Baynes and Daniel Theis will split up a majority of the minutes at center. Baynes... Read More
Zach LaVine Won't Play on Saturday
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (thigh) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This is not a surprising announcement since LaVine was listed as doubtful on Friday. This marks his fifth straight game sidelined and there's a good chance he's done for the season with the Bulls tanking. The Bulls will... Read More
Anthony Davis Could Sit on Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis (back) is likely going to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Jim Eichenhofer. He's currently listed as questionable and has missed the last two games due to back spasms. Jahlil Okafor and Cheick Diallo would see additional minutes once again if... Read More
Luka Doncic Ruled Out for Sunday
Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Doncic is dealing with a right thigh contusion that he suffered during Thursday's game. It appears the Mavs are going to take the cautious approach and let Doncic rest. The Mavs... Read More
Trevor Ariza Won't Play on Sunday
Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. This marks the third game in a row that Ariza has been sidelined. The lingering groin issue could cause Ariza to miss the rest of the regular season. Troy Brown and Jordan McRae will see increased playing time without... Read More
Josh Jackson Will Play Saturday
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Josh Jackson (ankle) will return to action against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Head coach Igor Kokoskov said Jackson practice on Friday and is expected to play on Saturday. Dragan Bender has been starting in place of Jackson, so he'll likely lose minutes and head to the bench.
Patrick McCaw Out Three Games
Toronto Raptors guard Patrick McCaw (thumb) will miss the next three weeks of action after suffering a sprained right thumb. There is a chance that McCaw could miss even more time than that. Fantasy owners can go ahead and drop McCaw, but he didn't offer much in terms of fantasy production. Norman Powell will see... Read More
Kevin Gausman Targeted To Start Friday
Atlanta Braves starter Kevin Gausman threw 90 pitches in a rehab game Saturday, and the team hopes to have the right-hander throw in Friday's tilt versus the Marlins. Gausman had been dealing with inflammation in his shoulder earlier this spring but has now thrown a couple of minor league games without any setbacks. It's a... Read More
Mike Foltynewicz Back Earlier Than Expected?
Atlanta Braves starter Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) "felt good" after throwing 63 pitches Friday in a rehab start and will throw 80 pitches this Thursday. The Braves may not require him to throw another rehab game if all goes well after Thursday's contest, which would bring him back sooner to the rotation than expected. Foltynewicz was placed... Read More
Luis Severino To Throw Bullpen Next Week
New York Yankees ace Luis Severino (shoulder) is long tossing and will throw a bullpen session early next week. The 25-year-old was placed on the injured list at the beginning of the season with a right shoulder injury and isn't expected to return until May. As long as the right-hander doesn't have any setbacks, this timetable... Read More
Bradley Zimmer Experiencing Soreness In Side
Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer has been out of action since last July after surgery on his right shoulder, but he's been slowed down with soreness in his side as well this preseason. Zimmer will remain at extended spring training before going on a rehab assignment when the minor league season begins next week. The... Read More
Todd Frazier To Play In Games Soon
New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) will start playing in minor league games in Florida in the next few days, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Frazier began the season on the injured list but should be able to join the team at some point in April, barring setbacks. The 33-year-old hit just .213/.303/.390... Read More
Alex Cobb Throws In Minor League Game
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (groin) threw five innings in a minor league game on Friday. Cobb was positive about the outing and said he felt "great." If all goes as planned, he should be available to start Baltimore's home opener on Thursday. Cobb went 5-15 in his first season with the Orioles, housing... Read More
Hunter Strickland Was Dealing With Tight Shoulder
Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland said he "had some tightness in the back of the shoulder" during his blown save against the Red Sox on Friday night. "I was all over the place. Everybody saw it. It wasn’t good at all. I just wasn’t comfortable. But that’s no excuse, I still have to make pitches... Read More
Jonathan Bernier Leaves Early, Jimmy Howard Finishes
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (upper body) left Friday's 4-0 win against the New Jersey Devils due to an upper-body injury. He all 21 shots he faced through two periods before departing. Jimmy Howard stopped the seven shots he faced in the third period to preserve the shutout. If Bernier is unable to play... Read More
Michael A. Taylor, Howie Kendrick Rehabbing In Florida
Washington Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor (hip, knee) and second baseman Howie Kendrick (hamstring) continue to rehab at the team's spring training complex in Florida. Kendrick has taken at-bats in a minor league game without running, while Taylor is taking part in light baseball activities such as hitting off a tee, soft toss, light throwing... Read More
Francisco Lindor Seeking Second Opinion
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle) is seeking a second opinion on his acute left ankle sprain from Dr. Robert Anderson in Wisconsin before the team releases an official timetable for his return. Lindor suffered the ankle sprain on Tuesday in a minor league game and will miss more time now. The All-Star shortstop was... Read More
Carlos Martinez Throwing More Aggressively
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) has been playing "more aggressive, longer catch" on flat ground this week, according to manager Mike Shildt. The right-hander's next step will to resume throwing off a mound. The Cardinals are expected to decide whether Martinez will return as a starter or reliever by mid-April. Martinez has... Read More
Jedd Gyorko Expected To Be Ready Next Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko (calf) has declared himself healthy and ready to return, but he isn't eligible to come off the injured list until next Thursday ahead of the home opener. Gyorko was out for the final three weeks of spring training but has been getting at-bats in minor league games in Florida.... Read More
Astros Targeting Sunday Return For Carlos Correa
The Houston Astros are targeting a Sunday return for shortstop Carlos Correa (neck) in the series finale against the Rays. The All-Star was out for the second straight regular season game on Friday due to a neck strain suffered a week ago. Correa did pre-game drills on Friday but didn't swing a bat. He will... Read More
