Andre Smith Suspended For Six Games

Buffalo Bills linebacker Andre Smith has been suspended for the first six games of the season by the NFL for a violation of the performance-enhancing drug policy. Smith played in 15 games in his second year in Buffalo in 2021, finishing with only 10 tackles (four solo) and a fumble recovery while only playing on […]

Cameron Batson Signs With Falcons

Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Cameron Batson (knee), who tore his ACL last fall and has been cleared just seven months after having surgery, signed an undisclosed deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday, according to a source. Batson played in just four games for the Titans last year, bringing in two of his five […]

AJ Pollock Returns From Illness

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (illness) is back in left field and is leading off on Wednesday against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu. Pollock sat out the last two games with a non-COVID-related illness, but he's back in there on Wednesday. The 34-year-old hasn't helped fantasy managers much in 2022, as he's […]

Adley Rutschman Out Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles rookie catcher Adley Rutschman is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Rutschman is off to a slow start in his first 10 major league games, going 7-for-39 with no home runs or RBI and 10 strikeouts, but he does have a double and a triple in the early […]

Stephon Tuitt Retires

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt, who is only 29 years old, announced on Wednesday that he is retiring. Tuitt missed all of last season due to personal reasons after his brother was killed by a car during organized team activities last year. He played in only six games in 2019 due to injury, but […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Wants To Be Deebo-Like Weapon

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, who missed all of his rookie season with a Lisfranc injury, pretty much only caught passes in the team's two-hour practice at organized team activities on Tuesday. "Football is all about matchups so I mean if I could be like Deebo Samuel, I would love that. Honestly, the game […]

Jean Segura Goes On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed second baseman Jean Segura (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a fracture of his right index finger and recalled left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and infielder Nick Maton from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in corresponding moves. Outfielder Roman Quinn was also designated for assignment. X-rays revealed that Segura fractured his finger […]

Javier Baez Sitting On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Baez continues to struggle at the plate and is now hitting .197/.236/.306 with three home runs, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored in 165 plate appearances over 40 games in his first year in Detroit. In the month […]

Franchy Cordero Leading Off Against Reds

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff for the first time this year on Wednesday against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene. Cordero has gone 11-for-38 (.290) with two home runs and nine RBI in the last 14 days, and he's earned a look a top Boston's batting […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Dealing With Soreness

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks because he came in a little sore. The Braves are maintaining a day-to-day approach. Acuna missed three games last week with a right quadriceps injury, but it's uncertain if his soreness is related […]

Mike Rizzo: "We Are Not Trading Juan Soto"

In an appearance on Sports Junkies Radio on Wednesday, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said: "We are not trading Juan Soto." The Nationals are not close to contention this year, leading many to speculate that the Nationals may try to trade Soto before this summer's trade deadline. The 23-year-old hasn't been signed to a […]

Alcides Escobar Goes On IL, Luis Garcia Recalled

The Washington Nationals placed shortstop Alcides Escobar (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right hamstring strain and recalled infielder Luis Garcia from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Escobar was hitting .220/.264/.288 with no home runs, eight RBI and one steal in 35 games and wasn't a fantasy option in mixed […]

Jack Flaherty On Cusp Of Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session on Thursday, and the likely next step after that will be a minor league rehab assignment. "Jack felt good after his live BP yesterday. He woke up this morning and recovery has been really good so we'll […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Getting A Day Off

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Acuna missed three straight games with a strained quadriceps muscle last week, but this appears to be just a regular day of rest. He's played in only 22 games this year due to injury, but Acuna remains […]

Kyle Tucker Returns To Lineup In Two-Hole

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) is back in right field and is hitting second on Wednesday against Oakland Athletics left-hander Cole Irvin. Tucker hadn't played since leaving Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners with a foot injury that didn't have any structural damage. Overall, Tucker has hit just .239 (37-for-155), but he does have […]

Edward Cabrera Called Up To Start Game 1 Of Doubleheader

The Miami Marlins recalled right-hander Edward Cabrera from the minors on Wednesday, and he will start in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. Cabrera will be making his eighth major league start and first this season after going 0-3 with a 5.81 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 28 strikeouts and 19 walks in 26 […]

Joey Wendle, Brian Anderson Go On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed infielders Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) on the injured list on Wednesday. Wendle will go back to the injured list due to a right hamstring strain, while Anderson is dealing with back spasms. Wendle left the game early on Monday against the Colorado Rockies with right hamstring pain just […]

Kyler Murray Back At Team's Facility

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is back at the team's training facility and is expected to be on the practice field for the first time during their offseason program when organized team activities resume on Wednesday, according to a league source. Murray has stayed away from the team during the offseason as he seeks a […]

Nolan Gorman Still Out Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Gorman will miss his second straight game due to lower-back tightness. The 22-year-old prospect has been excellent in his first 31 major league at-bats, and he should be rostered in all fantasy formats. He's […]

Tytus Howard Will Play Tackle

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith said that offensive tackle Tytus Howard will play tackle again for the team in 2022. Rookie Kenyon Green, the No. 15 overall pick in the draft, will start at left guard. It was likely that Howard was set for a tackle spot when the team picked up his fifth-year […]

Lions Claim John Cominsky Off Waivers

The Detroit Lions claimed defensive lineman John Cominsky off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, according to a league source. Cominsky was expected to have an expanded role in his fourth NFL season in 2022, but the Falcons decided to cut him last week instead. The 26-year-old could find playing time tougher to come […]

Will Fuller Not On Browns Radar

Former Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller is not currently on the Cleveland Browns radar, even though a source said he'd love to come play with quarterback Deshaun Watson again. Second-year wideout Anthony Schwartz still has plenty to prove, but he has similar speed and skills, and the Browns are hoping he can fulfill some […]

Khalil Shakir Injured At OTAs

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir didn't take part in Tuesday's organized team activities due to an undisclosed injury. He had the back of one of his legs taped as he worked on the side with the strength and conditioning staff. If it's a soft-tissue injury, there's the risk that Shakir will lose out […]

Isaiah McKenzie's Speed Stands Out

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie showed excellent speed in and out of his breaks during organized team activities on Tuesday. He was precise with his route-running, and his quickness stood out from the rest of the receivers. That type of speed and deceptiveness will make him a nuisance against one-on-one defending. Meanwhile, second-year pass-catcher […]

James Cook Looks Impressive As Pass-Catcher

Buffalo Bills rookie running back James Cook looked smooth while catching the ball during organized team activities on Tuesday. Cook's hands looked steady while some players struggled to catch passes throughout the day due to the wind. His pass-catching ability is what drew the Bills to select him in the second round to begin with, […]

Seahawks Agree With First-Rounder Charles Cross

The Seattle Seahawks and first-round offensive tackle Charles Cross agreed on a four-year, fully guaranteed $21.384 million deal on Wednesday. Cross becomes the highest-ever player drafted without an agent. His deal includes a signing bonus of $12.73 million and a fifth-year option. Because he played in an Air Raid system at Mississippi State in college, […]

Wander Franco Hopes To Return In Two Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps), who was put on the injured list on Tuesday with a strained right quadriceps muscle, said he feels good and hopes to return in around two weeks. Fantasy managers must now be patient with the 21-year-old star and stash him in an IL spot. Franco went 8-for-38 (.211) […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return Soon

The New York Yankees are encouraged that third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) will come off the 10-day injured list soon. He was initially on the COVID-19 injured list, even though he tested negative for the virus. The Yankees then transferred Donaldson to the injured list with a shoulder injury. The 36-year-old received a cortisone injection […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) took batting practice on the field before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Yankees are encouraged that he could come off the injured list later this week. The 32-year-old slugger also took part in a light running workout on Tuesday, so he's on the cusp […]

Tyler Naquin Suffers Left Quad Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (quadriceps) was forced to leave the game on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning after suffering a left quadriceps strain. Aristides Aquino took over for Naquin in right field. Naquin went 0-for-2 in the contest before departing and is now slashing .255/.315/.460 in 150 plate appearances […]