Giants Not That Interested In Extending Saquon Barkley

The New York Giants don't have much interest in signing franchise-tagged running back Saquon Barkley to a long-term deal at this point, according to sources. The two sides tried to work something out, but nothing got done because the two sides weren't close. The $10.1 million franchise tag is a good deal for the G-Men […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes A Day Off

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It looks like Alvarez is getting a normal day of rest in the series finale against the Pirates in a matinee affair. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger dealt with some left hand soreness in spring training, but it […]

Edouard Julien Making MLB Debut Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Edouard Julien is making his major-league debut on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lucas Giolito, starting at second base and batting eighth in the lineup. Julien was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to take the roster spot of Joey Gallo (side), and the Twins could use him […]

Gleyber Torres Available To Play Wednesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (hip) said he's available to play on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and is feeling much better after leaving Tuesday's game with hip flexor tightness. Torres is a little bit sore, and he'll start Wednesday's game on the bench. In his place, Oswaldo Cabrera will start at the […]

Carlos Correa Remains Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Correa is dealing with some back spasms and will miss his third straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day, and hopefully he'll be able to return for the weekend. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican […]

Joey Gallo Set To Start Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (side) is feeling good and is heading to Triple-A St. Paul to get at-bats before rejoining the Twins when he's eligible to come off the 10-day injured list. The Twins initially thought Gallo would avoid the injured list, but he was put on the IL on Tuesday with a […]

DJ LeMahieu Day-To-Day With Quad Tightness

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (quadriceps) is dealing with quadriceps tightness and is day-to-day right now, according to manager Aaron Boone. As a result, LeMahieu is out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, so the 34-year-old could be back soon for the Yanks and […]

Edwin Diaz Thinks He Could Pitch This Year

Is there a chance that New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) could return to pitch this year? "If everything goes well, I think I can be back quicker than eight months…. I might throw this year," Diaz said. The hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed reliever had surgery to fix a torn patellar tendon that he suffered […]

Dansby Swanson Not Playing Wednesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Swanson was pulled early from Tuesday's game after experiencing cramping in his left side. The good news is it doesn't sound serious, and the 29-year-old had four singles in the first five innings before departing prematurely on […]

Colts Restructure DeForest Buckner's Contract

The Indianapolis Colts converted $5 million of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's salary this year into a signing bonus to clear $2.5 million in salary cap space. He will still make $19.75 million in 2023, which is now fully guaranteed. The 29-year-old pass-rusher is heading into his fourth year with the Colts, and he had a […]

Steelers Release Jamir Jones

The Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker Jamir Jones on Wednesday. The Steelers signed Jones to a one-year deal back in February, but he'll return to the open market to look for a new team for the 2023 campaign. The former undrafted free agent began his NFL career in 2021 and played for the Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars […]

Emmanuel Forbes Visits With Patriots

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes visited with the New England Patriots and will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday as he takes his pre-draft visits. Forbes was a three-year starter at Mississippi State. He had 46 tackles, 10 passes defensed and six interceptions (three returned for touchdowns) in his final collegiate season in 2022. […]

Joey Porter Jr. To Visit With Panthers

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will visit with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. The Panthers have the first overall pick in this year's draft and are expected to take either Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud or Alabama QB Bryce Young, though, so Porter will likely be gone by their second pick in Round 2 […]

Will Levis Visiting With Buccaneers

University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis is visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday and will visit the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. Levis is making the pre-draft rounds with interested teams and has already visited with the Carolina Panthers, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. Tampa already has Baker […]

Jalen Carter Visiting With Raiders Wednesday

University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday. A report surfaced in March that the Raiders weren't interested in drafting Carter this year, but head coach Josh McDaniels has refuted the report. Carter is one of the top-ranked defensive players in this year's draft, along with Alabama […]

Saquon Barkley Won't Sign Franchise Tag

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will not be signing his franchise tag and therefore won't be eligible to participate in the team's offseason program that begins next Monday. The team still has until the middle of July to get a long-term deal worked out with their star running back, but for now, it […]

Aaron Rodgers Trade Won't Happen Until After Draft?

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on his podcast that it sounds as though Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers won't be traded to the New York Jets until after this year's draft at the end of April. The Jets still fully expect to get something done to acquire the future Hall of Famer, but Rodgers' massive […]

C.J. Stroud Meeting With Raiders

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is currently visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, according to a source. Stroud is one of the top QBs in this year's draft, and the Raiders have the seventh overall pick in the first round. He also has visits scheduled with the Indianapolis Colts (No. 4 overall) and […]

Dansby Swanson Leaves Game Early Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) left the game on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners with left side tightness. Swanson departed the contest in the sixth inning, but he also had four singles before leaving, becoming the second Cubs player to have four hits in the first five innings of a game in the last […]

Twins Place Joey Gallo On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (side) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right side soreness. Gallo and the Twins were hoping he could avoid the injured list, but the 29-year-old left-handed slugger hasn't played since the end of last week. The team is taking a cautious approach with the big […]

Cardinals Unsure If DeAndre Hopkins Will Show Up For Workouts

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said, "we'll see," when asked if he expects wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to show up for voluntary workouts this offseason. Gannon said he's been in communication with Hopkins, who was live on Instagram on Tuesday morning working out from another gym. The 30-year-old was granted permission to seek a […]

Sean Murphy Hitting Cleanup Again Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is hitting cleanup again for the team on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luis Cessa. Murphy has earned another day in the cleanup spot after going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a walk-off home run out of the spot against the Reds on Monday. The 28-year-old will be […]

Starling Marte Returns On Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres. Marte is starting in right field and is hitting second in the batting order. The 34-year-old veteran suffered a minor neck strain while stealing on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, […]

Carlos Correa Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) remains out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Correa hasn't played since last Saturday due to back spasms, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Hopefully, he'll be able to return soon and get going at the plate, as he's gone just 6-for-33 […]

Zach Eflin Goes On 15-Day IL, Taj Bradley Coming Up

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin (back) is going on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with lower back tightness. Pitching prospect Taj Bradley is being recalled from the minors in a corresponding move, and he'll make his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Eflin is off to a good start in […]

Cedric Mullins Moves To Nine-Hole Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is starting in center field and hitting ninth on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander Kyle Muller. Mullins has hit leadoff for Baltimore in all but one game that he's played in early in the 2023 season, but he'll move down to the bottom of the batting order on […]

Tim Anderson To Miss 2-4 Weeks

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a sprained left knee, will miss two to four weeks, according to the team. In a corresponding move, infielder Lenyn Sosa was called up from the minors, and he could see regular playing time at second base, […]

Yoan Moncada Likely To Miss Twins Series

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back), who didn't play on Monday due to a sore back, is unlikely to return for the series against the Minnesota Twins this week. The White Sox conclude their series against Minnesota on Wednesday and then have an off day on Friday, so hopefully Moncada will be good […]

Carlos Rodon Dealing With Back Tightness

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) has back tightness that has delayed his plan to return by at least a few days. Already on the injured list with a left forearm injury, Rodon is now dealing with a back ailment that will cause him to temporarily pause his […]

Falcons Acquire Jeff Okudah From Lions

The Atlanta Falcons acquired cornerback Jeff Okudah from the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to his agent Kevin Conner. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Falcons sent the Lions a fifth-round pick in this year's draft in exchange for Okudah, according to a source. The 24-year-old will get a fresh start in Atlanta after the Lions […]