Luis Garcia To Remain The Starting Shortstop

Washington Nationals shortstop Luis Garcia will continue to start at the 6, even though Alcides Escobar is back from the injured list. Escobar will move to a utility role and come off the bench moving forward, and he could sometimes even play the outfield. With Washington not in contention in 2022, the focus is on […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. "Mimicking" Swings

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has been "mimicking" swings for a few days and is to the point where there has been talk every day about his progress and what might come next. A CT scan on Tatis' wrist last Monday didn't show the desired level of healing that the Padres were […]

Browns Sign Dakota Allen

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent linebacker Dakota Allen to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Rams drafted Allen back in 2019 out of Texas Tech, and he has totaled 28 tackles (17 solo), three tackles for loss and a forced fumble in 32 games (three starts) in his three NFL seasons with the […]

Romeo Okwara To Mostly Play Defensive End

Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (Achilles), who continues to work his way back from a season-ending Achilles injury that he suffered four games into last season, will primarily play defensive end in 2022 as the team switches to a more attacking defense. At this time last year, Okwara was preparing to play more outside […]

Saints Sign Brandon Dillon

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent tight end Brandon Dillon to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Dillon spent most of the last three seasons on the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, and he joined the New York Jets last December. He played in just five games for Minnesota in his three seasons with them, catching his […]

Devin Duvernay Has Opportunity For A Bigger Role

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay has a chance to earn a bigger role this year after the team decided to trade Marquise Brown to the Arizona Cardinals. Rashod Bateman is now the team's presumed No. 1 pass-catcher, and Duvernay is on a mission to win a starting job once training camp begins next month. […]

Maxx Williams Expected To Start Camp On PUP List

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 5 last year, is expected to begin training camp next month on the Physically Unable to Perform list. "He's coming along," head coach Kliff Kingsbury said last week during mandatory minicamp. "He's doing everything he can. I think it will be (the) […]

Jaylon Ferguson Dies At 26

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at just 26 years old. "It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of Baltimore Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson. The family asks for your prayers and privacy during this trying time," Safarrah Lawson said in a statement. Ferguson was a third-round selection by the Ravens in 2019 […]

Jalen Ramsey Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) underwent surgery on his shoulder on Tuesday, according to a source. Ramsey played all last season with tears in both of his shoulder, but he should be ready before the start of the 2022 season. It's unclear which shoulder he had surgery on, and although he should […]

Max Scherzer Throws 65 Pitches In Rehab Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) tossed 65 pitches over 3 1/3 innings for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday in his minor league rehab start, giving up three hits (one homer) and two earned runs while walking one and striking out six. Scherzer is working his way back from a left oblique strain on […]

Jonathan Aranda Called Up By Rays

With Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Manuel Margot (knee) and Kevin Kiermaier (hip) going on the injured list on Tuesday, the Rays have recalled infielder Jonathan Aranda and outfielder Luke Raley from Triple-A Durham. Aranda, the team's No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has played second, third and first base this year in the minors and […]

Aaron Judge's Arbitration Hearing Moved To Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge's salary arbitration hearing has been moved from Wednesday to Friday. Some reports have Judge's arbitration hearing as always being scheduled for Friday, but either way, although unlikely at this point, it'll afford the two sides a little extra time to perhaps get a long-term contract extension worked out. Judge […]

Freddy Peralta Back To Playing Catch

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (lat) is technically dealing with a teres major strain, according to general manager David Stearns. Peralta has resumed playing catch, but the team won't have a better idea of a timetable for his return until after the All-Star break. The 26-year-old right-hander is on the 60-day injured list and […]

Zach Eflin Expected To Start This Weekend

The plan is for Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) to pitch as scheduled this weekend against the San Diego Padres. Eflin will test his knee during a bullpen session on Thursday and the Phillies will know more then, but as of right now, fantasy managers should expect him to pitch this weekend. The […]

No Structural Damage For Dany Jimenez

Oakland Athletics skipper Mark Kotsay said that an MRI exam showed no structural damage for rookie relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (shoulder), but the team will be cautious and make sure he's 100% before returning to action. The A's will now go with matchups to close out games, and relievers A.J. Puk and Zach Jackson were […]

Larry Ogunjobi Signs With Steelers

Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, according to a source. Ogunjobi will have now played for the Cleveland Browns, the Bengals and the Steelers in the AFC North. The 28-year-old pass-rusher had a career-high seven sacks while adding 49 tackles (29 solo), 12 […]

Desmond Ridder To Compete With Marcus Mariota?

Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota was the clear No. 1 QB during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, and he'll have that spot when training camp opens in late July, but rookie third-rounder Desmond Ridder is expected to make a competition of it. It won't be surprising if Ridder takes Mariota's job at some […]

P.J. Walker's Stock Falling In Carolina

Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker has fallen to No. 3 on the QB depth chart behind Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral. Head coach Matt Rhule could elect to keep three signal-callers on the roster like he did in 2020, but the team has bigger questions besides Walker, namely figuring out if they are going […]

Tommy Tremble, Stephen Sullivan Improving

Carolina Panthers tight ends Tommy Tremble and Stephen Sullivan kept showing up in the passing game during spring workouts when they were flexed out wide. Tremble showed his playmaking skills in his rookie season when he had both a receiving and rushing touchdown. Sullivan is slightly taller than Tremble and has excellent speed for his […]

Terrace Marshall Jr.'s Stock Rising

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. never found his footing as a rookie in 2021 while playing in 13 games and nearly half the offensive snaps, as he had just 17 catches for 138 yards. However, Marshall looks more confident this year with his route-running and is processing everything more quickly. Head coach Matt […]

Marcus Stroman To Throw Bullpen Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Stroman resumed playing catch late last week and is now ready for the next step after being out since mid-June with right shoulder inflammation. Fantasy managers should expect the 31-year-old right-hander to require at least one minor league rehab outing before […]

Oneil Cruz Hitting Sixth Again Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz is hitting sixth in the batting order for the second straight day on Tuesday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Swarmer. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound shortstop made his big-league season debut on Monday against the Cubs and went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs scored in the 12-1 […]

Yankees Claim Albert Abreu Off Waivers

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Albert Abreu off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, according to sources. Abreu recently had been designated for assignment by the Royals after he allowed two earned runs on six hits while walking four and striking out three in 4 1/3 relief innings for KC. The 26-year-old […]

Elehuris Montero Called Up By Rockies

The Colorado Rockies recalled third base prospect Elehuris Montero from the minors on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Chad Smith in a corresponding move. This will be Montero, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, second call-up of his rookie season. In four previous games for the Rockies this year, the 23-year-old went 2-for-13 with […]

Trey Mancini Back In Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday as the designated hitter, and he's hitting second against Washington Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde. Mancini has been out in four of the team's last six games due to right hand soreness, but he's back in there after Monday's off day. […]

Rob Gronkowski Decides To Retire

Free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he is retiring. The 33-year-old will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer after winning four Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and also earning a spot on the NFL's 100th Anniversary Team and the 2010s All-Decade Team. Gronkowski made five Pro Bowl and was named an All-Pro […]

Larry Ogunjobi Visiting With Steelers

Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi, who recorded seven sacks last year, is visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, according to a source. Ogunjobi recently visited with the New York Jets in early May. The 28-year-old signed a three-year, $40.5 million deal with the Chicago Bears this offseason, but it fell apart after […]

Trae Waynes Says He's Done

Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes said on the Geary & Stein Sports Show podcast that his playing days are over. "Honestly, in my head, I'm done. I'm not officially doing it just because I don't give a (expletive)," Waynes said. The 29-year-old former first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 spent the last […]

Treylon Burks Projects As No. 3 Receiver

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks realistically projects as the team's No. 3 receiver to start the season because Nick Westbrook-Ikhine continues to make strides as a playmaker. Robert Woods would have to have a setback in his recovery from a knee injury for him not to be the No. 1. Burks has been […]

Jalen Beeks Serving As Opener Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jalen Beeks will serve as the opener on Tuesday against the New York Yankees in what looks to be another bullpen game for the Rays. Beeks served as the opener against the Yankees last Thursday and threw two perfect innings, but it doesn't make him worth a start in fantasy. The […]