Tyler Stephenson Taking The Day Off

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. Stephenson will get a breather after starting in each of the team's last seven games. The 25-year-old has been a must-start at the weakest position in fantasy on a bad Reds team, as he's slashing a healthy .295/.358/.484 […]

Ramon Laureano Returns Against Mariners

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) is back in right field and is hitting cleanup on Wednesday against Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray. Laureano missed the previous three games due to a hand injury, but X-rays came back negative and he's back in there Wednesday. The 27-year-old got a late start to the 2022 season […]

Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Cody Bellinger (illness) and Mookie Betts are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Bellinger will be out for the second straight game after he was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a non-COVID-19 illness. Betts is getting a regular day of rest. Gavin Lux is in left […]

Frank Reich Has High Hopes For Nyheim Hines

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich thinks it will be a great idea for fantasy managers to take running back Nyheim Hines this year. "If I was a fantasy owner, I'd consider drafting Nyheim (Hines)," Reich said. Ideally, fantasy managers would have both lead back Jonathan Taylor and Hines as an upside handcuff. The Colts […]

Curtis Samuel Feeling Good

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) called it "refreshing" to be back at offseason workouts after an injury-plagued 2021 season. Samuel said, "I feel good. I feel fast." Head coach Ron Rivera said that the 25-year-old pass-catcher looked good during workouts last month as well. He was a complete bust in his first year […]

Jesse Winker Back In Leadoff Spot

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker is in left field and batting leadoff for the second straight game on Wednesday against Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn. Winker went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in the leadoff spot on Tuesday, and he's been better in May with a .258/.295/.382 slash line, two home runs, 10 RBI and […]

Manuel Margot Activated From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays activated outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) from the injured list on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Dusten Knight to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Margot has been out since May 15 with a right hamstring strain, but he should return to the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against Miami Marlins right-hander Cody […]

Henry Davis Has Fractured Wrist

Additional testing showed that Pittsburgh Pirates catching prospect Henry Davis (wrist) has a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist, according to head athletic trainer Todd Tomcyzk. The injury stemmed from when Davis was hit by a pitch at High-A Greensboro. The 22-year-old backstop is currently in a splint and will be out for an extended […]

Jorge Polanco Dealing With Ankle Soreness

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (ankle) is dealing with some slight soreness in his right ankle. Manager Rocco Baldelli said he's not concerned about the injury, but he's hoping a few days off the field for Polanco will help. The 28-year-old will miss his second straight game on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, but […]

Joe Ryan Placed On COVID Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed rookie right-hander Joe Ryan on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday and recalled left-hander Devin Smeltzer from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Ryan has gone 5-2 with a 2.28 ERA (11 earned runs in 43 1/3 innings pitched) while walking 14 and striking out 42. He also sports a […]

Jaycee Horn Is "Full-Go"

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (foot) said he is "full-go" and feels great. Horn's rookie season was ended after just three games when he broke his foot. The first-rounder was frustrated that he wasn't able to help the team, but he's back to full health and will be good to go for training camp and […]

NFL Almost Done Investigating Deshaun Watson

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the league is "nearing the end of the investigative period" in regards to the 22 allegations of sexual misconduct against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. It remains to be seen when the NFL will decide on Watson's punishment in the form of a suspension for the 2022 season, but […]

Jack Flaherty To Face Hitters Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will face live hitters on Thursday. Flaherty started throwing bullpen sessions early this month and is making nice progress after he was moved to the 60-day injured list last week. The 26-year-old right-hander won't be able to rejoin the team's starting rotation until early June, but he's […]

Cal Mitchell Hitting Second In Second MLB Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Cal Mitchell is starting in right field and is batting second in his second major league game on Wednesday against Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner. In his big-league debut on Tuesday, Mitchell went 1-for-4 with an RBI while starting in right field and hitting eighth in the batting order. The 23-year-old […]

White Sox Put Luis Robert On COVID List

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Luis Robert on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday and recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Hopefully for fantasy managers, Robert has a short stay on the COVID list. It's unknown if he actually tested positive for the virus. Adam Engel is starting in […]

Willson Contreras On The Bench Again

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Contreras will miss his third straight game after suffering a right hamstring strain on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The good news is that manager David Ross doesn't think Contreras will go on the injured list. […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Still Out Tuesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Chisholm left Sunday's game early with left hamstring tightness, and it remains to be seen if the injury will require him to go on the injured list. He's been electric this year, hitting .290/.341/.581 […]

Roansy Contreras Called Up To Start Tuesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-hander Roansy Contreras from the minors in order for him to start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. In three relief outings for Pittsburgh this year, he's allowed three earned runs while walking three and striking out 10 in 7 2/3 innings. Contreras has fanned 14 hitters in 10 2/3 […]

Wander Franco Returns Against Marlins

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) is back at shortstop and is hitting second on Tuesday against Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Franco injured his right quadriceps muscle last Friday and didn't start on Saturday or Sunday, but he came off the bench on Sunday. The 21-year-old appears to be good to go after […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out Tuesday

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It will be the second straight that Bryant is out while dealing with back pain. Sam Hilliard will start in left field and hit eighth on Tuesday against Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras. Bryant recently returned from […]

Sam Darnold Remains Confident In Himself

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold said he's "confident I can be one of the best quarterbacks in the league." He also said that improving his footwork is something that he needs to do to bounce back. "There were times last year when my feet got very … just loose is a good term . . […]

Deion Jones Not Expected To Remain In Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones is expected to be a post-June 1 cut. He is paid too much money for too little production and clearly isn't a part of the team's long-term rebuilding plan. Jones has a team-high salary cap hit of $20.5 million this year. Cutting him before June 1 would create $24.32 million […]

Ravens Agree With Kyle Fuller

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Kyle Fuller on an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. Fuller was originally a first-round pick (14th overall) by the Chicago Bears in 2014 out of Virginia Tech. He spent the first six seasons of his career with the Bears and was a Pro Bowler in 2018 […]

Darrel Williams Signing With Cardinals

Free-agent running back Darrel Williams is signing an undisclosed deal with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, according to a source. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes vouched for Williams, telling the Cardinals he was a back that he liked and trusted. With Clyde Edwards-Helaire missing time with an injury last year, Williams stepped up and […]

Christian McCaffrey To Be Held Out Of Preseason Games

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that running back Christian McCaffrey will be held out of all preseason games again this year, and the team is looking into taking a different approach with him during practices. It's not surprising after CMC has become the most injury prone running back in the league the last […]

Antonio Gibson's Usage Could Be Unpredictable

The Washington Commanders envision running backs Antonio Gibson and rookie Brian Robinson Jr. leading their backfield this year. Robinson will provide a little more power and short-yardage success while also helping to keep Gibson fresher over the full season. There's also J.D. McKissic, who has 123 catches over the last two seasons. Gibson rushed for […]

Aaron Rodgers Won't Attend OTAs This Week

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not at voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday, and he doesn't expect him to be in attendance at all this week. It's unknown if Rodgers will show up next week, but the team isn't worried. The reigning MVP is in a much […]

Bill Belichick To Call Offensive Plays?

There is a possibility that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will call the offensive plays this year. NBC Sports Boston's Albert Breer isn't saying it's likely, but he's not ruling it out at this point. Recent reports have some Patriots players worried about the direction of the offense during offseason workouts because of […]

Colts Sign Ty'Son Williams

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Ty'Son Williams to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday and waived center Alex Mollette in a corresponding move. Williams spent the last two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, racking up 185 rushing yards and one touchdown on 35 carries while also catching nine of 12 targets for 84 yards […]

Allen Robinson II Could Be Difference-Maker In Red Zone

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II, who is known as an elite jump-ball, contested-catch receiver, is expected to provide head coach Sean McVay's offense and quarterback Matthew Stafford with a weapon across the field, especially inside the 20-yard line. "It has a chance to take our offense to the next level," tight end […]