Rangers-Guardians Postponed Monday

The game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader starting at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, June 7. Right-hander Jon Gray was scheduled to start on the mound for the Rangers, while right-hander Cal Quantrill was the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Resume Swinging Soon

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has another CT scan on his left wrist scheduled for later this week, and if all goes well, he could resume swinging a bat shortly after that. Tatis took some lightly rolled grounders and made some relay throws on Monday. The 23-year-old All-Star is slowly ramping up […]

Max Kepler, Emilio Pagan Activated From Restricted List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio Pagan, Caleb Thielbar and Trevor Megill have been activated from the restricted list on Monday. In corresponding moves, Jharel Cotton, Mark Contreras and Ian Hamilton were optioned to Triple-A St. Paul. Kepler, Pagan, Thielbar and Megill weren't able to play in the weekend series in Toronto […]

Dallas Keuchel Signs With Diamondbacks

Free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Keuchel was designated for assignment and ultimately released by the Chicago White Sox in late May after going 2-5 with a 7.88 ERA, 2.16 WHIP, 20 strikeouts and 20 walks in 32 innings over eight starts. He will initially report […]

Bailey Ober Goes On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Bailey Ober (groin) on the injured list on Monday. Ober was on the injured list earlier this year with a right groin strain and had made three starts since returning. The Twins also signed right-hander Aaron Sanchez to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A. Ober will […]

Jonathan India To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. The timeline for India to return to the big leagues could be June 17 against the Milwaukee Brewers. India has been going full speed in batting practice for a while and is ready to go after […]

Andrew Benintendi Not Playing Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (calf) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Benintendi fouled a ball off his calf in the loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday and will take a seat a day later. For now, fantasy managers should consider the 27-year-old day-to-day. Make sure […]

Julian Okwara Working At Linebacker

Detroit Lions edge rusher Julian Okwara is cross-training as both an on-the-ball defensive end and an off-the-ball linebacker this offseason. He played most of his snaps last year on the defensive line and recorded three sacks in the last three games while finishing with five sacks on the season, 27 tackles (six for loss), an […]

Panthers Re-Sign Keith Kirkwood

The Carolina Panthers re-signed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Kirkwood has been with the team each of the last two seasons and has mainly served as a kick returner on special teams. In four games for the Panthers, he had four catches for only 30 yards on offense. The 27-year-old […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Another Bullpen

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw 20 pitches in his latest bullpen session on June 3 and hit 87 mph on the radar gun while mixing in his two-seam fastball and changeup. McCullers initially injured his right arm in last year's playoffs and suffered a setback in his recovery in January. The […]

Jake Odorizzi Ramping Up

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (leg) threw a 57-pitch, three-inning bullpen session on June 4 and didn't have any complications. Manager Dusty Baker said there's no timetable for Odorizzi to start a minor league rehab assignment, however. The 32-year-old has now thrown two bullpen sessions, but the Astros are taking it slow with him. […]

Jake Meyers Begins Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (shoulder) started his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on June 3 and went 0-for-4 in his first game. Meyers had surgery on Nov. 10 to fix a torn labrum in his left shoulder that he suffered while making a catch in the American League Division Series against […]

Jack Flaherty Throws Three Perfect Innings In Rehab Game

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) retired all nine batters he faced on 30 pitches for Double-A Springfield on Sunday in his first minor league rehab start. The right-hander touched 96 mph with his fastball in the first inning and struck out three total in three innings of work. The Cardinals will want […]

Clayton Kershaw Goes Four Innings In Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) threw 59 pitches over four innings in his minor league rehab start on Sunday for Low-A Rancho Cucamonga, striking out seven and allowing one run on a solo home run. Kershaw has been out for three weeks with inflammation in his right SI joint, but manager Dave […]

Shane Baz Strikes Out 10 In Rehab Game

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow), the No. 12 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, had a career-high 10 strikeouts while allowing one run on four hits in 4 1/3 innings in his fourth minor league rehab start for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. The 22-year-old prospect was scheduled to go five innings, but […]

Luis Patino, Nick Anderson On The Mend

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) faced hitters for the first time on June 1 and felt good while using all four of his pitches. Manager Kevin Cash said Patino will face hitters at least one more time after initially getting injured in his season debut on April 11. Meanwhile, reliever Nick Anderson (elbow) […]

Wander Franco Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) went on the injured list for the second time in his career after he strained his right quadriceps muscle running the bases on May 30. The young shortstop was still limited to rest and treatment as of June 5. The Rays were initially hopeful that the 21-year-old would […]

Ravens Optimistic That J.K. Dobbins Will Be A Factor

The Baltimore Ravens are optimistic that running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) will be a factor this season, whether it's in Week 1 or later. However, the Ravens will be prepared if Dobbins and Gus Edwards, who is also coming off a torn ACL, can't find their pre-injury form early in 2022. Fantasy managers should be […]

Patriots Working Out Tristan Vizcaino

The New England Patriots are working out free-agent kicker Tristan Vizcaino on Monday, according to a source. Vizcaino most recently kicked for the Los Angeles Chargers, and he's also scheduled for a second workout on Wednesday with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots still have veteran Nick Folk, who was one of the best overall […]

Matt Patricia To Be Patriots Offensive Play-Caller?

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hasn't decided who will call the offensive plays this season, but it's trending in Matt Patricia's direction, according to a source. Patricia and Joe Judge are both preparing for the possibility that they'll call plays, but Patricia's workload this spring has suggested he's the early favorite for the […]

Isaiah Wynn Present For Mandatory Minicamp

New England Patriots left tackle Isaiah Wynn, who didn't take part in the team's voluntary organized team activities, is at the team's facilities on Monday and will be present for mandatory minicamp this week. Wynn will be playing the 2022 season on his fifth-year option that will pay him $10.4 million. The former first-round pick […]

Kenny Moore Arrives Ahead Of Minicamp

Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore, who hasn't been attending organized team activities and wants a new contract in line with his play, is in the team's building on Monday for his physical prior to mandatory minicamp this week, according to sources. NFL teams can begin fining players that don't show up to mandatory […]

Dalton Schultz Frustrated With Contract Talks

Dallas Cowboys franchise-tagged tight end Dalton Schultz is frustrated by the state of contract talks with the team and informed the Cowboys that he won't attend the rest of voluntary organized team activities as a result, according to sources. There's a chance he could skip the team's mandatory minicamp as well. Schultz already signed his […]

Aaron Rodgers In Attendance For Minicamp

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who didn't attend the team's voluntary organized team activities, is at Lambeau Field on Monday for the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to a source. The reigning NFL MVP signed a four-year contract extension with the Packers in March and is in a much better place in regards […]

Johnny Mundt Expected To Be No. 2 Tight End

After mostly serving as a blocker and catching just 10 passes in five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (knee) expects to be used as more of a pass-catcher as the primary backup to Irv Smith Jr. in 2022. Mundt has been working on the side during offseason practices […]

N'Keal Harry A Long Shot To Make The Roster

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is now a long shot to make the roster this summer at his traditional position, barring injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. The former first-rounder's best shot might be to ask about a position switch to tight end to compete with Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene […]

Mac Jones Showing More Leadership

New England Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones' increased leadership has caught his teammates' attention during offseason workouts. "It's just at another level now," receiver Kendrick Bourne said. "He's more comfortable, more confident. He knows what's going on, and the muscle memory is there [from having gone through it] -- OTAs, then camp, and the season. […]

Buccaneers Optimistic Rob Gronkowski Will Return

Free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski remains unsigned and isn't expected to sign before mandatory minicamps from June 7-9, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are optimistic that he will re-sign before training camp begins in late July. The 33-year-old remains undecided about his NFL future, and the Bucs are giving Gronk all the space he needs […]

Deshaun Watson Likely To Face Discipline From NFL

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's agent, Rusty Hardin, thinks there's a "good possibility" that his client will be disciplined by the NFL despite sitting out all of last year while awaiting a final decision on 24 civil lawsuits claiming sexual misconduct. The league is expected to conclude their investigation and make a final decision on […]

J.D. Martinez Resting Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Martinez will get a regular day of rest in the series finale after starting seven straight games since May 29. The four-time All-Star slugger has been phenomenal for fantasy managers in 2022, slashing .353/.415/.543 with a […]