Nick Scott "98 Percent" Healed From Injuries

Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott (bicep, shoulder) is nearly fully healthy. The 27-year-old inked a three-year, $12 million contract with the Bengals during the offseason after spending his entire career with the Rams. During his stint in LA, he totaled 158 tackles and four sacks. Unfortunately, he landed on injured reserve to end his final […]

Matt Moore Plays Catch On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Matt Moore (oblique) played catch ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Seattle Mariners. The 33-year-old has appeared in 22 games this season, amassing a 1.44 ERA with 21 strikeouts and 12 holds. Unfortunately, he suffered a right oblique strain at the end of May and landed on the 15-day injured […]

Ryan Weber May Need Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees relief pitcher Ryan Weber (elbow) may need Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old has appeared in 14 1/3 innings in eight games this season, amassing a 3.14 ERA with seven strikeouts. Unfortunately, he landed on the 15-day injured list on June 3 because of right forearm and elbow discomfort, which resulted in a […]

Ben Joyce Placed On 15-Day IL

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ben Joyce (arm) landed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. The 22-year-old was yanked from Friday's meeting with the Mariners after experiencing numbness in his hand and forearm caused by ulnar neuritis, so he'll miss at least a few weeks. Joyce has played sparingly for the big club in 2023, […]

Harrison Bader Making Progress

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is progressing after landing on the IL. He's been out with a low-grade hamstring string, but fortunately, he's been running, hitting, and throwing without discomfort, which is certainly a positive sign. The 29-year-old has played well enough this season to land on some fantasy rosters, hitting .267 with […]

Carlos Rodon May Be Nearing Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow, back) faced hitters on June 7, throwing 20 pitches. The left-hander is scheduled for more sessions on June 11 and June 15. Assuming everything goes according to plan, he might begin a rehab assignment shortly after. Fantasy managers continue to wait patiently for Rodon's debut with the […]

Lamar Jackson Will Have More Freedom This Season

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will have more authority under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken to change plays on the fly. Head coach John Harbaugh also expects the team to go more no-huddle than in the past. Jackson, who agreed to a lucrative five-year extension this offseason, began the 2022-23 campaign by tossing 10 touchdowns […]

Hunter Renfroe Expected To Come Off Paternity List Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe is expected to come off the paternity list on Saturday. Renfroe's stint on the list was short-lived, as expected, so he'll likely be back in the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. The 31-year-old has hit .252 with 32 runs, 57 hits, 30 RBI, and 11 home runs […]

Yu Chang Expected Back From Injured List Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang (wrist) is anticipated to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The 27-year-old has been out since the end of April with a left wrist injury and had suffered a setback during rehab. That said, Chang has hit only .136 with eight RBI and three homers in […]

Alec Bohm Won't Return On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm (hamstring) won't return on Saturday as initially expected. According to skipper Rob Thomson, the 26-year-old experienced soreness in his left hamstring, although the team doesn't consider this a setback. Bohm has played relatively well in 2023, amassing 23 runs, 52 hits, and six home runs in 196 at-bats. The latest […]

Max Fried Still Not Throwing Off The Mound

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) is progressing. According to manager Brian Snitker, the left-hander's flat-ground sessions have gone well, although he's still not ready to begin throwing off the mound. Fried amassed a 2-1 record with a 2.08 ERA and 25 strikeouts in five starts in 2023. However, he suffered a forearm strain […]

Eloy Jimenez To Miss Multiple Games

Chicago White Sox outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (leg) will miss multiple games. The 26-year-old exited the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees after experiencing discomfort "right below" his left calf. Skipper Pedro Grifol reported Jimenez underwent a "pretty good exam." However, a trip to the injured list could be on the […]

J.D. Davis Dealing With Hip Tightness

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (hip) is out of the lineup for Friday's meeting with the Cubs. The 30-year-old is battling right hip tightness. Considering he's hit .364 in 22 at-bats in June, the Giants are hoping he won't miss extended time moving ahead. Fantasy managers should consider Davis day-to-day. But in the […]

Jets Would Consider Adding Dalvin Cook

According to Jets head coach Robert Saleh, the team may consider adding running back Dalvin Cook. Saleh did mention that New York would "turn stones over" while acknowledging he wasn't sure how things would pan out from a financial standpoint. Of course, the Jets have Breece Hall (knee) on the roster, although he's still working […]

Courtland Sutton Studying "Ways To Get Open"

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is looking for ways to become a better wideout. More specifically, he's been studying film of Michael Thomas' historic 2019 campaign, where he finished with 1,725 receiving yards, nine touchdowns, and 149 catches, the most receptions in a single season in NFL history. After it was speculated that Sutton […]

DJ Moore "Developing Rapport" With Justin Fields

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore is developing a sound working relationship with his new quarterback, Justin Fields. Safety Jaquan Brisker said the duo "looked like they had been teammates for years" during OTAs before adding, "they got that chemistry going very fast." Moore spent his entire career in Carolina, totaling 364 catches for 5,201 […]

Cowboys Part Ways With Takk McKinley

The Cowboys announced the release of defensive end Takk McKinley on Friday. The 27-year-old was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by Atlanta, where he played most of his career and totaled 19.5 sacks. He then spent time with the Brown and Rams before landing on Dallas' practice squad in November […]

J.C. Jackson Doing Individual Drills

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee) was spotted doing individual drills at practice on Friday. The 27-year-old signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract in March of 2022 after spending his first four seasons in New England. Unfortunately, his first year in LA abruptly ended after he tore his patellar tendon in Week 7. Although […]

Alex Cobb Experiences Hip Tightness Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) exited Thursday's meeting with the Rockies. The right-hander made it through five innings before leaving with left hip tightness, allowing eight hits and four runs while striking out seven batters. Fortunately, the injury may not be as severe as initially expected, with Cobb stating postgame he's not concerned […]

Cody Bellinger To Face Live Pitching In Arizona

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) will travel to Arizona to face live pitching before beginning a rehab assignment. The rehab update isn't anything new. However, considering Bellinger will face live pitching first could delay his return even more. The veteran has been out of the lineup since May 15 because of a left knee […]

Pete Alonso Heads Back To New York For More Tests

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) returned home for further testing on Thursday. After taking a pitch to the left wrist, the slugger exited Wednesday's game versus the Braves. He had a CT scan in Atlanta on Thursday morning. However, skipper Buck Showalter said Alonso returned to New York to "have our people […]

Yordan Alvarez Exits Thursday's Game Against Toronto

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) exited Thursday's game against Toronto. The slugger lasted one at-bat before his night ended abruptly because of right oblique discomfort. Considering Alvarez is hitting .274 with 55 RBI and 17 home runs this season, the Astros won't take any chances. Unfortunately, that means he'll surely miss time, with […]

Kevin Kiermaier Injured On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) was removed from Thursday's meeting with the Astros after getting hit by a pitch in the second inning. Fortunately, X-rays were negative, and he was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. The 33-year-old, who sat out a few games recently because of a back issue, will likely miss […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Will Have An MRI After Setback

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will have an MRI on Friday, according to general manager Dana Brown. Unfortunately, the results aren't expected back until next week, so fantasy managers will need to wait a few days before learning what the future holds for the right-hander. The 29-year-old, who played well last season […]

Dameon Pierce Focusing On Ball Security, Blocking

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is focused on improving some parts of his game, specifically blocking and ball security. "You've got to protect the ball and protect the quarterback," said Pierce. "We've been working a lot on both." The 2022 fourth-round pick finished his inaugural season with 939 yards off 220 carries while adding […]

Isiah Pacheco "Making Progress"

According to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, running back Isiah Pacheco (hand, shoulder) is "making progress." The 24-year-old finished his inaugural season with 830 yards and five touchdowns off 170 carries. He added 13 catches for 130 yards. However, Pacheco battled several injuries during the year, including a broken hand and torn labrum. He hasn't […]

Romeo Doubs Looking Good During OTAs

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has made a favorable impression at OTAs, so much so that the team believes he's ready to take his game to another level. "Rome has done a nice job of really making that next step," said head coach Matt LaFleur. "He's doing a great job getting his feet […]

Lakers Want To Keep D'Angelo Russell?

According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, many within the Lakers' organization want D'Angelo Russell to remain with the team. The 27-year-old averaged 17.4 points, 6.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 17 games with LA last season. He also shot 41.4% from behind the arc in those appearances and was instrumental in helping the Lakers make […]

Rockets Targeting Brook Lopez

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the Rockets are expected to target free-agent center Brook Lopez. The 35-year-old was still a reliable fantasy contributor last season, averaging 15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks. He also shot a career-high 37.4% from deep and appeared in 78 games, his most since 2018-19. That said, if Lopez […]

Khris Middleton Expected To Remain With Bucks

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, many around the league expect forward Khris Middleton to remain in Milwaukee. The veteran has a $40 million player option but is searching for a new deal. While there are still doubts Middleton will be back, he sat in during meetings with prospective coaching candidates after the dismissal of […]