Byron Buxton Returns Against Rays

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) is back in center field and is hitting leadoff on Sunday against Tampa Ray Rays left-hander Josh Fleming. Buxton was a late scratch from the starting lineup on Saturday due to a right hand contusion, but it obviously wasn't a very serious injury, and he came off the bench […]

J.D. Martinez Back In Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Sunday, and he's batting cleanup against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles. Martinez was out of the lineup for the previous three games due to a recurrence of adductor discomfort that kept him out for a stretch […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Resting Against Rangers

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is getting the day off on Friday against the Texas Rangers after returning from the injured list to make his season debut on Thursday. Acuna returned from tearing his ACL last July and went 1-for-5 with two stolen bases against the Chicago Cubs. Travis Demeritte is taking Acuna's place […]

Luis Robert Back In The Lineup Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) is back in the starting lineup on Friday, starting in center field and batting fifth against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Fantasy managers can rejoice, as Robert has been held out of the team's last six games with a groin injury. The 24-year-old will be facing a […]

Trevor Bauer Receives 324-Game Suspension

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has been hit with a 324-game suspension from Major League Baseball, beginning on Friday, April 29, for violating the league's domestic-violence and sexual-assault policy. The right-hander's suspension will go into 2024, and he'll receive no credit for the 99 games he's missed while on administrative leave so far. […]

Panthers Pick Up Brian Burns' Fifth-Year Option

The Carolina Panthers exercised defensive end Brian Burns' fifth-year option on Friday, according to a source. The Panthers are choosing to build around the pass-rusher and will lock him up for at least the next two seasons. The No. 16 overall pick in 2019 out of Florida State made the Pro Bowl last year when […]

Jonah Williams Has Fifth-Year Option Exercised

The Cincinnati Bengals picked up offensive tackle Jonah Williams' fifth-year option on Friday, according to a source. Williams was the 11th overall pick of the 2019 draft out of Alabama, but he was looking like a potential bust when he played in just 10 total games in his first two seasons due to injuries. However, […]

Packers Pick Up Darnell Savage's Fifth-Year Option

The Green Bay Packers picked up safety Darnell Savage's fifth-year option on Friday. The Packers also exercised linebacker Rashan Gary's fifth-year option. Savage started every regular season game last year and has started all 46 games he's played in in his first three NFL seasons in Green Bay. He wasn't quite as good last year, […]

Mike Zunino Returns To Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (biceps) is back behind the plate and is batting seventh on Friday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Dylan Bundy. Zunino missed two games due to a mild left biceps strain suffered earlier this week, but he's back in the starting lineup for the Rays to begin the series with the […]

Pete Fairbanks To Have Follow-Up Appointment May 11

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat), who was diagnosed with a 50% tear in his right lat, is scheduled for a follow-up appointment on May 11. Fairbanks was injured on the fifth pitch on March 27 and was shut down from throwing for six weeks. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection in Dallas. […]

Tyler Glasnow Playing Catch

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (ankle, elbow) has been playing catch with right-hander Yonny Chirinos at 90 feet, who is also rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, according to manager Kevin Cash. Glasnow had Tommy John surgery in August of last year and also had arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his right […]

Ryan Yarbrough Close To Returning To Rotation

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (groin) was scheduled for a minor league rehab appearances with Triple-A Durham on April 28, and manager Kevin Cash would like to see him get to the 50-pitch mark before he rejoins the starting rotation. Yarbrough landed on the injured list on April 11 with left groin tightness. In […]

James Paxton Throwing Simulated Innings

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow) threw two simulated innings in the bullpen in Fort Myers, Fla., on Thursday and was stretched out to 35 pitches. "He's in a good spot," said manager Alex Cora. The Red Sox continue to be encouraged with the progress that Paxton is making in his comeback from Tommy […]

Mariners Reinstate Mitch Haniger Friday

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Mitch Haniger from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday and designated right-hander Matt Koch for assignment in a corresponding move. Haniger tested positive for COVID-19 on April 16 and hasn't played since, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too surprised if is slow to get back into a groove at the […]

Joe Musgrove, Padres Apart In Contract Talks

The San Diego Padres recently made multiple attempts to sign starting pitcher Joe Musgrove to a contract extension, but talks did not lead to an agreement. Musgrove, who can become a free agent after this year, is making $8.625 million this year in his final year of salary arbitration. The Padres last offer was an […]

Peter Lambert Had Flareup In Forearm

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that right-hander Peter Lambert (forearm), who is currently at the team's spring training facility in Arizona, had "a little bit of a flareup" in his forearm several weeks ago. Lambert is throwing and will progress to mound work shortly, however. The 25-year-old had Tommy John surgery in 2020 and […]

Garrett Hampson Could Be Nearing Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson (hand) took soft toss in the batting cages on April 26 and took batting practice on the field on April 27. It could take a couple batting practice sessions before he goes on a minor league rehab assignment. Hampson is currently on the injured list with a bruised right hand, […]

Packers Pick Up Rashan Gary's Fifth-Year Option

The Green Bay Packers picked up the fifth-year option on linebacker Rashan Gary on Friday, according to a source. It will lock him into a salary between $10.9 million and $11.7 million for 2023, depending on playing time. The 24-year-old showed improvement in his third season last year, recording 47 tackles (27 solo), eight tackles […]

Raiders Decline Options On Josh Jacobs, Johnathan Abram

The Las Vegas Raiders declined the fifth-year options on running back Josh Jacobs, safety Johnathan Abram and defensive end Clelin Ferrell on Friday. Jacobs had over 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first two seasons after he was taken with the 24th overall selection in 2019 and was a Pro Bowler in 2020, but […]

Jets, Lions Made Offers For Deebo Samuel

The New York Jets and Detroit Lions both made offers for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel during the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, but the 49ers wouldn't do it, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on Friday on the Pat McAfee Show. The Jets offered pick No. 10 overall and […]

Buccaneers Likely To Keep First Pick In Second Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the first pick in the second round of this year's NFL draft on Friday, and they are likely to hold onto the selection, barring a big offer. Tampa still needs help along the defensive line since they have yet to re-sign defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. The Buccaneers made a last-minute […]

Giants Could Target Sam Howell In Third Round

SNY's Ralph Vacchiano thinks the New York Giants could take North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell if he falls to them in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. Howell seemingly got the Giants attention the most in the last few months. He can run and has a strong arm, but he needs time to […]

Titans Offered A.J. Brown $16 Million Per Year

New Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said it "wasn't my fault" that the Tennessee Titans traded him during the first round of Thursday's NFL draft. "I wanted to stay, but the deal they offered was a low offer. The deal they offered wasn't even $20 million a year," Brown said. He said the Titans […]

Lewis Cine Goes To Minnesota To Close Out First Round

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Georgia safety Lewis Cine with the No. 32 overall pick and final selection of the first round in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. He becomes the fifth defender out of Georgia to be selected in the first round of this year's draft. Like the pick before him at No. […]

Bengals Select Daxton Hill With Pick No. 31

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Michigan safety Daxton Hill with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday. While he primarily played safety in college, he has the athleticism and frame to transition to cornerback, if needed, at the next level. Hill could have an even bigger role in his rookie season […]

George Karlaftis Goes To Chiefs Late In First Round

The Kansas City Chiefs took Purdue edge rusher George Karlaftis with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Karlaftis doesn't have the upside of the edge rushers taken earlier in the evening, but the 21-year-old pass-rusher was extremely productive in college and is very explosive out of his stance […]

Patriots Take Offensive Guard Cole Strange In The First Round

The New England Patriots selected Tennessee-Chattanooga offensive guard Cole Strange with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. It might be a bit of a reach for Strange at the tail end of the first round, but that shouldn't come as too big of a surprise from head coach […]

Packers Select Devonte Wyatt At No. 28 Overall

The Green Bay Packers drafted Georgia defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday evening. The Packers had two picks near the end of the first round, but they didn't take a wide receiver. Both of their selections, linebacker Quay Walker and Wyatt, are from Georgia […]

Devin Lloyd Goes To Jaguars At No. 27 Overall

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. The Jaguars traded with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to get back into the first round to take Lloyd. He didn't test all that well at the combine, which caused him to slide in […]

Jets Take Jermaine Johnson II With Third First-Round Pick

The New York Jets selected Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday. The Jets traded picks No. 35, 69 and 163 to the Tennessee Titans in order to bring in Johnson. The Titans gave them picks No. 26 and 101 in exchange. […]