Cubs Putting Matthew Boyd on 15-Day Injured List With Biceps Strain

The Chicago Cubs are placing left-hander Matthew Boyd (biceps) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-biceps strain, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. Right-hander Javier Assad will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa to make the start on Tuesday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. With Justin Steele (elbow), […]

Mickey Moniak Goes Yard Twice Against his Old Team

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak put on a show against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Sunday's 4-1 victory at Coors Field. Moniak finished the day 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a strikeout. Both of Moniak's long balls came against veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker, who allowed a total of three homers on […]

Brent Rooker Homers Twice, Drives in Six in Win Over Astros

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker had a day on Sunday in the 12-10 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Rooker was a beast at the plate in the series finale, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI, one walk, and one strikeout. It was nice to see from Rooker's fantasy managers, as he came into […]

Mike Trout Considered Day-to-Day With Hand Contusion

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is considered day-to-day with a left-hand contusion after X-rays came back negative, manager Kurt Suzuki told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Trout was forced from Sunday's game early against the Seattle Mariners after he took a fastball off his left hand in the eighth inning. The 11-time All-Star and […]

Dexter Lawrence Requests a Trade, Won't Take Part in Offseason Program

New York Giants All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and will not take part in the team's offseason workout program that opens on Tuesday, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lawrence said there hasn't been any progress in trying to work with the team over the last two offseasons on a contract […]

Michael Massey Activated From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they activated infielder/outfielder Michael Massey (calf) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Massey is ready to make his 2026 season debut for the Royals after going 3-for-12 with a home run in three minor-league rehab games […]

Titans "Love" Their Running Back Room

The Tennessee Titans have the fourth overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, and many experts are connecting them to Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. However, the Titans are content with their current RB room, which consists of Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Michael Carter, Kalel Mullings, and Julius Chestnut, according to Jim Wyatt of […]

Jauan Jennings Asking for Too Much Money?

NFL officials in Phoenix all believe that free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is asking for too much money on the open market this offseason, according to Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur of The Athletic. "He's outplayed his talent," one head coach said. Jennings and the San Francisco 49ers couldn't work out a long-term deal last […]

Nothing Imminent With Brandon Aiyuk

The San Francisco 49ers have made it clear that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) won't be back with the team in 2026, but they are in no rush to get rid of him, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur. If an NFL team is interested in Aiyuk's services and wants him in […]

Bears Want to Continue to Get the Ball to Luther Burden III

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson confirmed that wide receiver Luther Burden III will be a big part of the team's passing attack heading into his second year in the NFL, according to CHGO Bears. "[Luther] is exactly what we thought we were getting out of the draft last year...this guy loves football. If you […]

Jesus Luzardo Dominates Rockies on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo was dominant on Saturday in his first win of the 2026 season against the Colorado Rockies, allowing just one earned run on five hits while walking none and striking out 11 in 6 2/3 innings of work at Coors Field in Denver. It was a nice bounce-back outing early on […]

Byron Buxton Back in Sunday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (forearm) is back in Sunday's lineup against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Nick Martinez, according to MLB.com. Buxton will serve as the designated hitter and will bat second for the Twins. The 32-year-old oft-injured veteran was removed from Friday's game against Tampa after being hit in the forearm […]

Brendan Donovan Considered Day-to-Day With Groin Injury

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is dealing with some soreness in his groin area and underwent imaging on Saturday, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The Mariners hope to have a better idea on his situation when the medical staff examines the results of his tests. For now, he's being considered day-to-day […]

Mookie Betts Heading to the Injured List With Oblique Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Mookie Betts's (oblique) MRI exam showed a right-oblique strain after he was pulled from Saturday's game early against the Washington Nationals, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Roberts thinks the injury occurred on a check swing during his at-bat on Saturday. Betts will go […]

A.J. Brown to be Traded to Patriots on June 2?

NFL executives expect the New England Patriots to acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in June, once the salary cap implications "become more tenable for the Eagles," according to Mike Sando of The Athletic. The Patriots have not closed the door on adding Brown this offseason despite signing Romeo Doubs to a […]

Cubs Place Cade Horton on 15-Day Injured List With Forearm Strain

The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Cade Horton (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 4) with a right-forearm strain on Sunday, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. In a corresponding move, the team recalled left-hander Riley Martin from Triple-A Iowa. Horton suffered a forearm strain in his outing on Friday against […]

Mike Washington Jr. Visits With Falcons

Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. had a top-30 visit with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Washington also has visits in the next two weeks lined up with the Tampa Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, and Seattle Seahawks. The 6-foot-1, 223-pounder ran an eye-opening 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the […]

Cardinals "Pushing Hard" for Jeremiyah Love

The Ringer's Todd McShay reports that someone in the Arizona Cardinals building is "pushing really hard" to draft Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at the end of April. The Cardinals have the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft, but they also have pressing needs on their offensive line and at defensive end. […]

Shedeur Sanders the Favorite to Win Browns QB Job?

The Cleveland Browns have publicly praised quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) this offseason, but The Athletic's Zac Jackson said he feels "stronger than ever" that Shedeur Sanders, not Watson, is the "favorite to win the starting job." Sanders wasn't Cleveland's first choice in 2025 and might not be their first choice for the future, either, but […]

Kirk Cousins Could Make Starts for Raiders in 2026

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that the money that the Las Vegas Raiders gave veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins indicates that he "could or maybe should end up being the starting QB" to begin the 2026 regular season. Somehow, Cousins will be guaranteed $20 million in 2026, with almost half of the money being paid by […]

Jaguars Sign Travon Walker to Four-Year Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive end Travon Walker to a four-year, $100 million contract extension on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal includes $77 million guaranteed and $50 million fully guaranteed at signing. The 25-year-old is heading into his fifth NFL season in 2026 after racking up 200 tackles (101 solo), 27.5 […]

Garrett Mitchell Drives in Five in Win Over Royals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell was the team's offense in a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two strikeouts. Mitchell had a two-run double in the first inning and a three-run homer in the third inning to drive in all of the team's […]

Cubs-Guardians Game Postponed on Saturday

The game on Saturday between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to Taylr McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. Fantasy managers need to remove any players from these two teams if they were in your daily starting lineups. The contest will be made up on […]

Mookie Betts Leaves Early With Back Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (back) left Saturday's game early against the Washington Nationals in the first inning with right lower-back pain, according to the team. Betts walked and scored in the first inning before being replaced on defense in the bottom of the first inning in D.C. It's unclear how serious of an […]

Konnor Griffin Hitting Sixth in Second MLB Game

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin is starting at the 6 and will hit sixth in his second major-league game on Saturday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Shane Baz, according to MLB.com. In his MLB debut in Pittsburgh's 5-4 win over Baltimore on Friday, Griffin was batting out of the seventh spot in […]

Nick Kurtz Back in Leadoff Spot on Saturday

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is back in the leadoff spot on Saturday against the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander Tatsuya Imai, according to MLB.com. It's the fifth time in the team's first seven games that Kurtz has hit leadoff. It's a curious lineup positioning for the left-handed slugger, who is an elite source of […]

Zack Wheeler Hit Hard in Triple-A Rehab Start

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) was hit hard in his minor-league rehab start on Friday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, allowing five earned runs on four hits (one home run) while walking two and striking out only one in three innings pitched. Wheeler looked much better in his first rehab start last Saturday, in which […]

Colt Keith Back in Lineup, Hitting Leadoff Again on Saturday

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith is back in the starting lineup on Saturday, starting at third base and batting leadoff against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Dustin May, according to MLB.com. Keith was given a rest day on Friday against St. Louis, but he'll be back in the leadoff spot for Detroit for the […]

Masyn Winn Out of Saturday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game on the road in Detroit against the Tigers, according to MLB.com. Winn was forced from Friday's game against the Tigers early due to left-hip tightness that he said originated from when he was taking batting practice earlier this week. […]

Merrill Kelly Tosses Five Scoreless Innings at Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (back) is getting much closer to being activated from the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut in the majors. Kelly looked great in his minor-league rehab start on Friday with Triple-A Reno, tossing five scoreless innings while giving up two hits, walking two, and striking out two […]