Nico Collins Considered Among Top Receivers

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins was recently in the running for the league's top wide receivers. This is a well deserved mention after Collins put together a breakout campaign last season. He hauled in 80 receptions for nearly 1,300 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games. This performance earned him a three-year, $72 […]

Tyler Matakevich Signs With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Tyler Matakevich to a one-year deal. The veteran linebacker is a former seventh-round pick of the Steelers. He spent his first four seasons of his career with Pittsburgh. After that, Matakevich headed to the Buffalo Bills for the next four seasons. He recorded 23 tackles during his first season […]

Kiran Amegadjie Lands On Non-Football Injury List

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Kiran Amegadjie (quadriceps) has been placed on the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday. The third-round pick from this year's draft, Amegadjie is still recovering from a quad injury he suffered last season at Yale. He is still rehabbing from surgery he underwent in October. It sounds like it could be a […]

Tucker Kraft Placed On PUP List

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (pectoral) has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. Both Kraft and center Zach Tom were placed on the PUP list after suffering torn pectoral muscles. Luckily, head coach Matt LaFleur said he doesn't expect either player to miss much of camp. […]

Corey Seager Named All-Star Replacement

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has been named to the American League All-Star team on Sunday. The AL needed another player with Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) being unable to play. Seager will join the All-Star team for the fifth time in his career. The 30-year-old is well deserving considering how well he's playing […]

Blake Snell Excellent On Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell was nearly unhittable during Sunday's start against the Minnesota Twins. The southpaw allowed one hit over seven scoreless innings while striking out eight batters. This is now back-to-back strong outings from Snell after a horrible start to the season. Hopefully that short stint on the injured list got […]

Logan Gilbert Throws Seven Shutout Innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert continued his strong campaign versus the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Gilbert threw seven shutout innings while striking out nine batters in the no-decision. The right-hander only allowed two hits and left the game with a two run lead. Sadly, the Mariners bullpen was unable to hold the lead […]

Roansy Contreras Earns Rare Save

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Roansy Contreras was a possible option to start Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Instead, the Halos went with Carson Fulmer and that ended up being a great decision. Contreras has been a shaky option throughout most of the season but he looked solid on Sunday. The right-hander worked a scoreless […]

Carson Fulmer Looks Impressive On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Carson Fulmer was surprisingly solid on the mound during Sunday's outing against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings while striking out seven batters during Sunday's win. This was Fulmer's second big league start since the 2019 season. He has allowed two runs over 13 2/3 innings with […]

Ryne Stanek Removed On Sunday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ryne Stanek was removed during Sunday's outing against the Los Angeles Angels. The 32-year-old took over for Logan Gilbert in the eighth inning. He issued a four-pitch walk on which none of the pitches were close to the zone. It prompted a visit from the training staff and his removal from […]

Travis d'Arnaud Blasts Two Homers

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud showed off his impressive power during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 35-year-old smacked a 431-foot three-run blast off Stephen Kolek to give his team a 5-1 lead. He later increased the lead with a solo shot off Jeremiah Estrada in the eighth inning. He finished 2-for-3 at […]

Luis Arraez Won't Participate In All-Star Game

San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Arraez (thumb) will not participate in the upcoming All-Star Game next week. The 27-year-old was held out on Sunday and appears to be dealing with a minor thumb issue. He's not going to take any chances and has decided to pull himself out of the contest. Fantasy managers shouldn't […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Go-Ahead Homer

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up clutch for his team during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The two sides traded seven-run rallies in what ended up being a high-scoring affair on Sunday. Guerrero gave his team the lead for good with a go-ahead 438-foot home run off right-hander Kevin Ginkel […]

Ketel Marte Blasts Grand Slam

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte put together a strong day at the plate during Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The switch-hitter blasted a grand slam as part of a seven-run inning against Yusei Kikuchi on Sunday. Sadly, it wasn't enough to power his team to the win, but Marte did everything he […]

Luis Medina Has No Timetable To Return

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Luis Medina (elbow) was recently placed on the 15-day injured list. This move came two days after Medina allowed six runs in an ugly outing against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Mark Kotsay said he expects Medina to miss significant time. This season, Medina holds a 5.18 ERA over eight starts, […]

Starling Marte Making Slow Progress

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) is reportedly making slow progress in his recovery efforts, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Marte has been sidelined since late June due to a bone bruise in his right knee. He has been getting daily treatment, but it looks like he'll need more time than expected. Fantasy […]

Justin Verlander Throws Bullpen Session

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (neck) threw a successful 25-pitch bullpen session on Sunday. The 41-year-old continues to work his way back from a neck issue that has sidelined him for about a month. It sounds like Verlander is making progress, but the Astros are going to continue being cautious with him. He'll still […]

Corbin Carroll Resting On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. It's a bit odd to see Carroll out of the lineup following a two-homer game. However, the D-Backs are planning to play matchups here against a left-handed starting pitcher. Ketel Marte will serve as the […]

River Ryan To Join Rotation After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan is expected to be called up following the All-Star break. The 25-year-old has become one of the Dodgers' best pitching prospects. He holds a 2.21 ERA and a 27/7 K/BB across seven appearances (five starts) in Triple-A this season. The Dodgers haven't said whether Ryan is going to […]

Luis Arraez Sitting Out Versus Southpaw

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Fantasy managers don't need to worry about an injury as this appears to be a matchups decision. In his place, Donovan Solano will serve as the designated hitter and bat second versus left-hander Chris Sale. […]

Jason Heyward Should Return After All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) is likely to be activated from the injured list following the All-Star break. The veteran outfielder landed on the injured list earlier this month due to a left knee contusion. It sounds like Heyward is making progress and won't require a rehab assignment before heading back to Los […]

Clayton Kershaw Could Return Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) was sharp on the mound during his latest rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. The southpaw struck out five batters over three scoreless innings. Kershaw walked one batter and didn't allow a hit during this rehab start. The organization seemed thrilled about the progress Kershaw […]

Brice Sensabaugh Doesn't Return On Saturday

Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (finger) was unable to return during Saturday's exhibition game against the Dallas Mavericks. He suffered an apparent finger injury during the first half of the game. Possibly a dislocation, but the Jazz don't believe it'll be a long term issue. He finished the game with three points, two rebounds, and […]

Cody Williams Notches 21 Points

Utah Jazz guard Cody Williams put together a solid game from the floor during Saturday's win over the Dallas Mavericks. Williams struggled in three games during the summer league, but he picked it up during his exhibition contest. He went 9-for-15 from the field, while scoring 21 points, three rebounds, and four assists in the […]

Taj Gibson Joining Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have reportedly signed center Taj Gibson on Saturday. The veteran big man heads to Charlotte on a one-year deal for $3.3 million for the 2024 season. The 39-year-old averaged 1.7 points and 1.9 rebounds across 10.3 minutes in 20 games last season. He's a valuable veteran presence for this young roster. However, […]

Patrick Williams Should Be Ready For Camp

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (foot) said on Saturday that the bone in his foot is finally fully healed. The 22-year-old is running and jumping without any pain after undergoing season-ending surgery in February. Williams averaged 10.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists in 43 games last season. He recently signed a five-year, $90 million extension […]

Sean Murphy Taking A Seat On Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine rest day for Murphy. The veteran slugger hasn't been much of an asset with the bat this season. To be fair, Murphy […]

Jackson Rutledge To Start On Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jackson Rutledge has been recalled to start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. The 25-year-old will make at least one start in the rotation, but it's uncertain if he'll remain there following the All-Star break. Rutledge has a 6.66 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 70/40 K/BB ratio across 16 starts in Triple-A […]

Garrett Crochet To Have Workload Monitored

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet is expected to have his workload managed over the second half of the season. White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Crochet is set to start the fifth game coming out of the All-Star break. He's also expected to see limited action during his start on Friday. Crochet has […]

Ketel Marte Absent On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This appears to be a routine rest day for Marte who has started the last four games in a row. In his place, Kevin Newman will bat ninth and cover second base versus right-hander […]