Packy Naughton To Serve As Opener Against Rays

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Packy Naughton will serve as the opener on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Naughton made his second start of the season for St. Louis on May 30 against the San Diego Padres and allowed an earned run on two hits while walking none and striking out four in 2 1/3 […]

Brandon Lowe Still Weeks Away

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) has been given permission to start doing some rotational exercises and he hopes to hit off a tee for the first time this Friday. However, skipper Kevin Cash said "it's going to take a couple weeks" for Lowe to move through stages of hitting, running and fielding […]

Giants Option Joey Bart

The San Francisco Giants optioned catcher Joey Bart to Triple-A Sacramento after their game on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Bart will head back to the farm to work on his swing after going 14-for-90 (.156) with four home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs scored and a stolen base in 36 games to begin his […]

Hyun Jin Ryu To Miss Significant Time

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) is expected to miss significant time with his forearm injury. The Blue Jays are currently gathering multiple opinion's on Ryu's injury while he's on the injured list. The 35-year-old left-hander will visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday, but fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting Ryu back […]

Tyler Stephenson Takes A Seat Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Stephenson is getting a normal day of rest in the midst of a hot streak, as he's 9-for-24 with a home run and seven RBI in six games over the last week of action. He's been one of […]

Saquon Barkley Feeling Much Better

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) said he's feeling much better this offseason. "I feel a lot better than I felt at this point last year. My body feels good. I'm trusting my knee again," Barkley said. Most players are often quoted as saying they feel like they're in the best shape of […]

Baker Mayfield Excused From Mandatory Minicamp

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) has been excused from mandatory minicamp. Mayfield also stayed away from voluntary organized team activities while the Browns attempt to trade him this offseason. Even if he weren't a trade candidate, Mayfield wouldn't be participating in offseason workouts while he rehabs from surgery to fix a torn labrum in […]

Sammy Watkins Set To Work With Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Sammy Watkins was present for two practices at organized team activities last week, but he'll be on the practice field with quarterback Aaron Rodgers for the first time at mandatory minicamp this week. The Packers are planning for Watkins to be a big part […]

Matt Corral Rejoins Team

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral is back with the team this week for voluntary organized team activities after missing some time last week due to a tragedy in the family. The 23-year-old third-round pick will get back to learning Carolina's offense while competing to win the starting job from incumbent Sam Darnold this summer. […]

Antonio Gibson, Curtis Samuel Sitting Out Wednesday

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (hamstring) has a slightly pulled hamstring and will sit out of practice on Wednesday, while wide receiver Curtis Samuel will also take a seat after coming in a little sore on Wednesday, according to head coach Ron Rivera. The Commanders are being smart with both players, and Rivera said […]

Terry McLaurin Expected At Minicamp Next Week

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera expects wide receiver Terry McLaurin to be at mandatory minicamp next week "because it's mandatory." McLaurin has missed all of the team's voluntary organized team activities while negotiating a long-term contract extension. The 26-year-old former third-rounder is expected to get something done with the team, but in the meantime, […]

Deebo Samuel Doesn't Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was on hand for mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday, but he wasn't in uniform and was running on a side field. Samuel requested a trade this offseason, but the 49ers remain adamant that they have no intentions of sending the star receiver packing. It's good to see the […]

Dawson Knox, Isaiah Hodgins Not Practicing

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox and wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins weren't practicing on Tuesday at mandatory minicamp due to undisclosed injuries. Knox was dealing with a minor injury during organized team activities, but the fact that he's still not practicing is a little concerning. The Bills are likely just taking some precautions early in […]

Jameson Williams Not Practicing At Minicamp

Detroit Lions rookie first-round wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) is at the team's mandatory minicamp this week but isn't practicing as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in January. Williams and the Lions are hoping that he can get to work at some point in training camp next month, but it's not a given. […]

Raiders Sign Jesper Horsted

The Las Vegas Raiders signed former Chicago Bears tight end Jesper Horsted to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Horsted was waived by the Bears in May with a failed-physical designation. The 25-year-old will be trying to win a roster spot with the Raiders in training camp after catching only 10 passes on 13 targets for […]

Carson Wentz Likes Targeting Jahan Dotson

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz has made it clear in offseason practices that he loves targeting rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson. Dotson is consistently getting open for his quarterback during organized team activities and is developing some nice chemistry with Wentz early on. Fantasy managers should take this with a grain of salt, as teams […]

Seahawks Restructure Shelby Harris' Contract

The Seattle Seahawks restructured former Denver Broncos defensive tackle Shelby Harris' contract on Wednesday to create $3.260 million in salary cap space for this season, according to a source. Harris came over to Seattle in the trade that sent quarterback Russell Wilson to the Broncos this offseason. The 30-year-old pass-rusher tied his career-high of six […]

DK Metcalf's Absence Is Unexcused

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf's absence at the team's mandatory minicamp this week is unexcused, opening the door for him to be fined by the Seahawks. If he misses all three days of minicamp, he could be fined in escalating amounts that would total just over $93,000. Even if Metcalf was present at the […]

Steelers To Lighten Najee Harris' Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris led all NFL RBs last year in offensive snaps played and touches in 2021. "We are doing that a lot this year (that) I will not be on the field, I guess, (as much)," Harris said. "I will be on the field a lot — but on certain downs, […]

Mike Trout Leaves With Groin Tightness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) left Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox early due to left groin tightness. It's not what you want to hear from a team looking to snap a 12-game skid after they fired manager Joe Maddon earlier in the day. Trout entered Tuesday's game in a 1-for-28 slump […]

Starling Marte Injured Tuesday Night

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (leg) was removed from the game early on Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres. Marte appeared to injure his leg in the first inning when he was caught trying to steal second base. He was replaced in the outfield by Mark Canha. For now, fantasy managers should consider […]

Orlando Brown Confident He'll Work Out Extension

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown, who had the franchise tag placed on him this offseason, is confident that he'll work out a long-term contract extension with the team by the deadline on July 15. Brown was an anchor on quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side in 2021 after he was acquired from the Baltimore […]

Trevor Rosenthal Suffers Cramp During Showcase

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring) hit 95-96 mph during his showcase on Tuesday but ended the session with a cramp in his hamstring area. Fourteen major league teams were in attendance during his session on Tuesday. The hard-throwing 32-year-old right-hander could land with a team soon as long as his hamstring isn't a long-term […]

Hector Neris Suspended Four Games

Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris was given a four-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Tuesday for throwing near the head of Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez after warnings had been issued on Monday night. Neris will appeal his four-game ban, so he'll be available out of the bullpen for Houston on Tuesday. […]

Ravens Agree With First-Rounder Kyle Hamilton

The Baltimore Ravens and first-round defensive back Kyle Hamilton agreed to terms on a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth $16.255 million on Tuesday with a signing bonus of $9.002 million, according to a source. Hamilton, the No. 14 overall pick, will receive a fifth-year club option as well. The Ravens acted quickly to give […]

C.J. Beathard To Avoid Surgery

Jacksonville Jaguars backup quarterback C.J. Beathard (groin), who was carted off the field during organized team activities on Monday with a groin injury, is not expected to require surgery. Beathard's MRI exam apparently didn't reveal an overly serious injury, but it remains to be seen when he'll be able to rejoin the team for offseason […]

Mitchell Trubisky The Steelers' Clear No. 1 QB

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is the clear No. 1 QB ahead of Mason Rudolph and rookie Kenny Pickett with mandatory minicamp opening this week. There will be added competition for the starting gig in training camp next month, but as of right now, Trubisky is No. 1, Rudolph is No. 2 and Pickett is […]

Danny Jansen Has Fracture In Left Hand

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (finger) has been diagnosed with a fractured bone on his left hand near his pinkie finger. General manager Ross Atkins called it a "stable" break, so his recovery is expected to be on the shorter side for a fracture recovery. The Blue Jays are calling up catcher Zack Collins […]

Willy Adames To Be Activated Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle, quadriceps) will be activated from the injured list on Wednesday as long as things go well on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Adames came into Tuesday saying he was 100%, but the Brewers wanted him to show it. The 26-year-old went on the injured list on May 15 […]

Hunter Renfroe Back From The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed right-hander Trevor Gott (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain in a corresponding move. Renfroe has been out for the last two weeks with a right hamstring strain, but he should be back in […]