Chris Taylor Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (foot) took batting practice on Saturday, which was his most significant baseball activity since breaking his foot. Skipper Dave Roberts said that it's possible Taylor could start a minor league rehab assignment next week. Taylor has been fielding grounders and throwing, but he hasn't resumed running, which will be […]

Andrew Heaney To Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) will rejoin the team's starting rotation this coming week, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers are in a stretch of 18 games in a row, so they could use a six-man rotation for a while. Heaney went five innings in a minor league rehab start in the […]

Harrison Bader Unlikely To Return Against Toronto

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) came through his first minor league rehab game on Friday night just OK and had some soreness, which caused him to be scratched from his rehab game on Saturday. Bader is now doubtful to return from the injured list for the two-game series […]

Steven Matz Suffers Left Knee Strain

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (knee) left his start early on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds due to a left knee strain. It was previously reported that Matz left due to a right ankle injury, but he actually injured his left knee trying to field a ball in the sixth […]

C.J. Abrams Dealing With Biceps Soreness

San Diego Padres rookie shortstop C.J. Abrams (biceps) was scratched from the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets due to biceps soreness, according to skipper Bob Melvin. Abrams threw a lot on Friday after four days off during the All-Star break and just had a bit of a sore arm. Ha-Seong Kim […]

Buccaneers Agree With Second-Rounder Logan Hall

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed with rookie second-round defensive end Logan Hall on his four-year rookie deal on Saturday, and he'll receive more than $9.3 million. Tampa's rookies were scheduled to report to training camp on Saturday, so Hall should be in attendance now. The Bucs didn't have a pick in this year's first round, […]

Cardinals Sign Victor Bolden

The Arizona Cardinals signed USFL standout wide receiver and championship-game MVP Victor Bolden to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Bolden is a former undrafted free agent from Oregon State who began his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, mostly returning kicks on special teams. In his two years in the league with […]

Chris Harris Jr. Attracting Interest From Teams

Free-agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said on Sirius XM NFL Radio on Friday that five teams have asked about him right now and that he wants to play for a contender in 2022. "I can play all over the field. Pretty much whatever a team needs," Harris said. The 33-year-old veteran made the Pro Bowl […]

Titans Agree With Third-Rounder Malik Willis

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with rookie third-round quarterback Malik Willis on his four-year rookie deal on Saturday. Willis will now be able to report for training camp this summer. Tennessee is hoping that he'll be the next franchise signal-caller, but he's likely to enter his rookie season as the No. 3 QB for […]

Byron Jones Placed On PUP List

The Miami Dolphins placed cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday ahead of training camp after the 29-year-old missed organized team activities this spring after undergoing offseason surgery on his Achilles. Jones can come off the PUP list at any time, but he can't practice with the team until […]

Josh Jacobs To Be Stuck In Committee Backfield?

Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson suggests that the Las Vegas Raiders will be going with a situational committee approach in their backfield this year, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the position get entirely revamped next offseason with Josh Jacobs in a contract year in 2022. New head coach Josh McDaniels comes over from […]

Leonard Fournette Working Hard To Get In Shape

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette's weight has been a big topic of discussion this offseason. Fournette weighed around 240 pounds during organized team activities, but said getting down to 230 or 228 pounds is within his range. For what it's worth, head coach Todd Bowles said Fournette "looked fine" and was "no worse […]

No Timeline On Decision For Alvin Kamara

The NFL continues to review New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara's offseason arrest, according to a source, and there's no firm timeline on a decision on discipline for Kamara under the personal-conduct policy. It opens the door for Kamara to be available in Week 1, unless he's placed on paid leave via the commissioner's […]

Brayan Bello Likely To Start Sunday

Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Brayan Bello, who was recalled from the minors on Friday, is the leading candidate to start on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bello struggled in his first two major league starts, allowing nine earned runs on 13 hits while walking six and striking out seven in eight innings […]

Rafael Devers Not In The Starting Lineup

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Devers will take a seat after going 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout in the embarrassing blowout loss to the Blue Jays to kick off the second half of the season on Friday. The […]

J.D. Martinez Still Out Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after he was scratched from Friday's lineup due to back spasms. It's not a good sign that the 34-year-old slugger is already injured coming out of the All-Star break, but fantasy managers should consider […]

Mets Acquiring Michael Perez From Pirates

The New York Mets are acquiring catcher Michael Perez from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations. It's the second trade in the last two days between these two teams, with the Pirates sending first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach to Queens on Friday in exchange for reliever Colin Holderman. Perez will give […]

Yankees Seen As Serious Contenders For Andrew Benintendi

The New York Yankees have emerged as "serious contenders" to acquire Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi before the Aug. 2 trade deadline, according to a source. Benintendi's fantasy stock would definitely go way up with a move to the first-place Yankees with the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium. The 28-year-old isn't […]

Tim Anderson Sitting In Game 1 Against Cleveland

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will start on the bench for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. Anderson is getting a normal day of rest, and fantasy managers should get him back for Game 2 of the double dip later in the day. He went 2-for-4 with a run […]

Tyler Stephenson Officially Placed On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds officially placed catcher Tyler Stephenson (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday and recalled catcher Mark Kolozsvary from Triple-A Louisville. Stephenson doesn't have a timetable for a return, but he will be out well beyond the 10 days after breaking his right clavicle on Friday when he was hit in the […]

Eloy Jimenez Resting In First Game Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday for the first game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Jimenez returned from a leg injury in the first game of the second half of the season on Friday and went 1-for-3. Fantasy managers will probably see him back in […]

Josh Naylor Not Starting In Game 1

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Naylor is getting a normal day of rest and should return to the starting lineup for the second game of the doubleheader. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is having a very […]

Jorge Soler Dealing With Back Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (back) was removed from Friday's game early against the Pittsburgh Pirates when his back stiffened up, according to manager Don Mattingly. "We'll get some testing done and see where we're at," Mattingly said. Soler went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a strikeout before leaving the game. For now, fantasy […]

Danny Jansen Hits Two Homers Friday Night

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen clubbed two home runs in the team's 28-5 embarrassment of the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Jansen finished the evening 3-for-6 with six RBI, four runs scored, a walk and a strikeout. The home runs were his first since June 1, and he is now hitting .260/.329/.644 with […]

Dustin May Throws 49 Pitches In Rehab Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) allowed an earned run on three hits while striking out three and walking three in two innings during his minor league rehab outing for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. He averaged 97.1 mph on his sinker and topped out at 99 mph with his fastball in the outing. […]

Raimel Tapia Drives In Six In Blowout Of Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Raimel Tapia had a career night out of the leadoff spot in Friday's 28-5 obliteration of the Boston Red Sox. Tapia went 3-for-7 with a home run (an inside-the-park grand slam), a double, six RBI and two runs scored. The 28-year-old is now in the midst of a modest five-game hitting […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Allows One Run In Rehab Outing

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) allowed an earned run on three hits while striking out three, walking none and hitting one batter in two innings of work in his first minor league rehab outing with Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday. He was able to throw 28 of his 40 pitches for strikes. It […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Hitting Progression Going Well

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has been hitting in the cages and said he is going 95-100 percent and has been a little surprised with how good he's felt afterward. Tatis has yet to play this year after fracturing his wrist in a motorcycle accident in the offseason, but he's getting closer […]

Kyren Williams, Jalen Ramsey Headed To PUP List

The Los Angeles Rams will place rookie running back Kyren Williams (foot), defensive back Jalen Ramsey (shoulders), linebacker Travin Howard (groin) and rookie safety Quentin Lake (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp. Williams broke his foot in early June, while Ramsey underwent an offseason shoulder surgery. Once Williams, a […]

Christian Watson, Robert Tonyan, Others Land On PUP List

The Green Bay Packers placed rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (undisclosed), tight end Robert Tonyan (knee), rookie running back Kylin Hill (knee), running back Patrick Taylor (undisclosed), offensive guard Elgton Jenkins (knee), kicker Mason Crosby (undisclosed), defensive end Dean Lowry (undisclosed), defensive tackle Hauati Pututau (undisclosed) and linebacker Randy Ramsey (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable […]