Xander Bogaerts, Tommy Pham Return Against Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (back) and outfielder Tommy Pham (back) are both back in the starting lineup on Thursday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Bogaerts is back at short and hitting cleanup, while Pham is in left field and batting leadoff. Both players left the game early on Tuesday with lower […]

Eloy Jimenez Back In The Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth on Thursday against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles. Jimenez was hit by a pitch on Tuesday and sat out on Wednesday, but fantasy managers should get him back into their starting lineups on Thursday. The 25-year-old Dominican slugger only […]

Bryson Stott Hitting Third Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies rookie infielder Bryson Stott is starting at shortstop and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Justin Dunn. This is Stott's first time hitting third in his first MLB season. The 24-year-old is hitting .228/.288/.360 overall with eight home runs, 38 RBI, 41 runs scored […]

Bryce Harper To Be Activated On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb) will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Harper is taking the day off on Thursday but should be back in the team's starting lineup for the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. In his two games with […]

Nolan Arenado, Dylan Carlson Out Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and outfielder Dylan Carlson are out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Arenado's wife is preparing to have their first child, so he's likely to land on the paternity list and could miss several more games. Carlson will start on the bench for the […]

Miles Sanders Considered Eagles Lead Back

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has made it clear that running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) is the team's lead back, with Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott playing complementary roles. That's how it was in 2021 as well, but injuries cut into Sanders' production and allowed Gainwell to have a strong rookie season. If Sanders […]

Cam Akers Not A Lock For RB1 Duties To Open The Season

ESPN's Sarah Barshop doesn't think it's a lock that Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will start the regular season as the team's true RB1. Both head coach Sean McVay and offensive coordinator Liam Coen said the Rams plan to use both Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. regularly. Akers could end the season as […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Atop The RB Depth Chart

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is clearly atop the running back depth chart, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher. However, it seems as though rookie Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon could carve out significant roles based on their strong play in training camp and the preseason. But the Chiefs haven't committed to anything behind […]

James Robinson Will Be Eased In

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, but the team won't give him his normal workload when he first gets back. Travis Etienne Jr. will be the team's RB1 in terms of workload when the season starts, even if Robinson is cleared to […]

Tom Brady Will Start In Preseason Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will start the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Any player that is healthy will play in the game. Brady returned from a lengthy absence due to a personal reason on Monday this week and has looked good in training […]

J.K. Dobbins Won't Have Full Workload Early On

Even if Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) suits up for the Week 1 season opener against the New York Jets, which isn't a guarantee at this point, he won't have a full workload. He's been pushing team officials to get back on the field, but the Ravens want to be cautious with their […]

JC Tretter Announces His Retirement

Center JC Tretter announced his retirement from professional football on his Twitter account on Thursday. He was originally a fourth-round selection in the 2013 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers out of Cornell. Tretter spent the first three years of his NFL career in Green Bay before joining the Cleveland Browns, where he played […]

Giants Sign Tanner Hudson

The New York Giants signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers tight end Tanner Hudson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. The Giants placed veteran Ricky Seals-Jones on season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday and also cut Jordan Akins, so they were in need of some reinforcements at an extremely thin position. Hudson was […]

Wander Franco Won't Resume Rehab Assignment This Week

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said there is no set date for shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) to resume his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham, but it won't be until after the weekend at the earliest. Franco said his surgically repaired right wrist wasn't bothering him after he took swings earlier this […]

Willson Contreras Still Out Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be his fourth straight game starting on the bench due to left ankle stiffness. Fantasy managers should continue to view the All-Star backstop as day-to-day. P.J. Higgins is behind the dish again and is […]

Taylor Walls Resting Against Angels

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. It appears to be just a regular day of rest for Walls, who has been filling in as the team's regular shortstop with Wander Franco (hand, wrist) on the injured list. Usually an option off the […]

Cole Irvin Strikes Out 11 Against Miami

Oakland Athletics left-hander Cole Irvin racked up a career-high 11 strikeouts in a no-decision in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-innings win over the Miami Marlins. Irvin threw seven shutout innings, allowed only three hits and didn't walk a single batter. The 28-year-old southpaw was virtually untouchable in this one, and in the process he lowered his ERA […]

Jonathan India Dealing With More Leg Soreness

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (leg) left the game early on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with left leg soreness. "It takes a lot to get him out of the game. I'm glad he got the trainers involved and we were able to get him out of there," manager David Bell said. India missed […]

Shane Baz To Resume Throwing On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow) said his last checkup went well and he's feeling good, and he will start throwing on Monday. Baz is planning as if he will pitch again in games this season, but he knows there may not be enough time and the decision ultimately may not be his to […]

Jared Walsh Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with thoracic outlet syndrome on Thursday and selected the contract of infielder Mike Ford from the minors in a corresponding move. The Angels also recalled catcher Matt Thaiss from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated infielder Phil Gosselin for assignment. Thoracic […]

Mike Trout Resting Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout appears to be getting a day of rest on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout returned from the injured list last Friday and had played in six straight games, so the Angels are just giving the 31-year-old outfielder a breather. In six games since his return, Trout has […]

Jose Ramirez Goes Deep Twice Against Padres

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had a day on Wednesday in the 7-0 shutout win over the San Diego Padres, going 3-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Ramirez continues to do it all for his fantasy managers and remains a must-start on a daily basis in single-year […]

Dontrell Hilliard The Handcuff Choice For Derrick Henry

Tennessee Titans running back Dontrell Hilliard has looked tremendous in the third-down role in training camp and is a significant upgrade over Jeremy McNichols. Hilliard has clearly been the second-best back on the roster, and The Athletic's Joe Rexrode believes Hilliard would see the bulk of the work if Derrick Henry were to miss any […]

Rachaad White Could Have A Decent Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Rachaad White has impressed in preseason action and could receive decent carries and catches if he's the No. 2 RB in the offense behind Leonard Fournette in 2022. The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks White could be a valuable fantasy selection in deeper single-year leagues at a current ADP of […]

Travis Homer Has Been Explosive

With Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) sidelined, Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas have run the ball well in training camp. Homer has been particularly explosive, which may mean a running-back-by-committee situation for the Seahawks to begin the regular season. Homer has proven more effective as a runner and pass-blocker than Dallas, […]

Danny Gray Could Be A Dark-Horse Contributor

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Danny Gray has been too fast for anyone to cover one-on-one if the team gives quarterback Trey Lance enough time to throw this summer. Gray has the potential to be a dark-horse fantasy contributor in his rookie season, and fantasy managers can expect chunk yards and at least a […]

Tyler Conklin Has Been A Big Surprise On Offense

The New York Jets signed C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin and drafted Jeremy Ruckert this offseason, but it's been Conklin who has emerged as the favorite target for both quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Joe Flacco in training camp. He's been one of the biggest surprises on offense, according to The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt. Conklin is […]

Michael Thomas Looking Like His Old Self

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) hasn't been healthy in two years, but he's looking like his old self despite tweaking his hamstring late in training camp. The Saints have been cautious with how much Thomas has practiced this summer, but when he's been on the field he's been crisp and hasn't looked […]

Madison Bumgarner To Be Skipped This Weekend

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that left-hander Madison Bumgarner will be skipped his next time through the starting rotation this weekend during the series against the Chicago White Sox. Bumgarner will work with pitching coach Brent Strom to tweak some things and will return during the team's series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which starts […]

Yankees To Activate Giancarlo Stanton Thursday

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that the plan is to activate outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Stanton should be back in the starting lineup immediately against the Oakland Athletics, but the team could ease him back in the designated hitter spot. The 32-year-old power hitter went 0-for-7 […]