Jeff Smith Ahead Of Denzel Mims

New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith was productive at the team's first day of mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday and got a lot of run with the first-team offense. Smith is currently ahead of Denzel Mims for the No. 5 receiver spot, strictly based on practice repetitions, and Smith is also a top special-teamer. […]

Jeremy Pena Out With Wrist Issue

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena (wrist) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers after he rolled his left wrist on a diving attempt on Monday night. Fantasy managers should consider Pena day-to-day for now. The 24-year-old has been excellent filling the shoes of Carlos Correa […]

Lions Sign Devin Funchess As Tight End

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Devin Funchess to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday and moved him to tight end. Funchess hasn't played in an NFL games since 2019 with the Indianapolis Colts, and he was released by the Green Bay Packers last August with an injury settlement before briefly joining the San Francisco […]

Pat Freiermuth Could Be Even Better In 2022

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth finished with 60 catches and seven touchdowns on only 79 targets in his rookie season while playing 62% of the offensive snaps in a sometimes limited offense. With Eric Ebron gone and the Steelers expected to attack the middle of the field more with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, Freiermuth's numbers […]

Benny Snell Jr. Looking Leaner

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. has transformed his body from that of a power back in college to more of a body style conducive to the NFL this year with a leaner frame. The Steelers want to lighten second-year back Najee Harris' workload this year, but it doesn't necessarily mean that Snell will […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Timeline Pushed Back

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.'s (wrist) CT scan on Monday didn't reveal the level of healing that the Padres had hoped for, so his timeline will be moved back. Fantasy managers can forget about Tatis making his season debut later this month, as that is now out of the question, and he might […]

Max Scherzer Throwing On Flat Ground

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is throwing his pitches on flat ground from around 60 feet on Tuesday. Scherzer wasn't going 100 percent, but it's a positive development as he looks to return to the starting rotation from a high-grade left oblique strain. The 37-year-old was also bitten by one of his […]

Yairo Munoz Called Up, Mickey Moniak Sent Down

The Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of infielder Yairo Munoz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday night and optioned outfielder Mickey Moniak to Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. The team also moved second baseman Jean Segura (finger) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Munoz earned the promotion by hitting three home […]

Gleyber Torres Returns From Illness

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (illness) is back at second base and is hitting fifth on Tuesday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Torres was scratched from the lineup on Sunday due to a stomach illness, but he's back in there after the day off on Monday. The 25-year-old is hitting fewer […]

Steven Matz Receives Another Injection

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (shoulder) needed a second injection in his injured left shoulder, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Matz has been out since May 22 with a left shoulder impingement, but an MRI exam showed no structural damage in his shoulder. He received his first injection on May […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Out Due To Marital Issue

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is on the restricted list and is away from the team without a timetable to return due to a marital issue, according to sources. Rodriguez is also currently on the injured list due to a rib injury, but he was nearing a return to the Tigers rotation before his personal […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Being Held Out Of Minicamp

The Atlanta Falcons are holding running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson out of the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to head coach Arthur Smith. "He's working on a vet offseason program to build him up," Smith said. "He's here. He wanted to work. Myself and our performance staff, we have a different plan for Cordarrelle. […]

Daron Payne Taking Part In Team Drills

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne is taking part in team drills at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after skipping voluntary organized team activities. Payne sat out of OTAs due to his contract situation, but he's back for minicamp this week to avoid being fined. The 25-year-old former first-rounder had a career-high 61 tackles (35 solo), […]

Robert Quinn Not Expected For Mandatory Minicamp

Chicago Bears star pass-rusher Robert Quinn is not expected to attend the team's mandatory minicamp that begins on Tuesday, according to sources. Quinn will stay away from the team while he trains on his own. He made his third Pro Bowl last year with 18.5 sacks, 49 tackles (38 solo), 17 tackles for loss, 22 […]

Wil Lutz Cleared To Play

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (abdomen) announced on his Instagram page on Monday that he's officially been cleared to play after 11 months and multiple surgeries and setbacks. Lutz missed all of last season after having core-muscle surgery last August, but he's back in action and should be ready for the start of the […]

Jerry Jeudy Misses Practice

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (groin) was off to the side at practice on Monday, as was tight end Greg Dulcich. Jeudy was removed from practice last week with a groin injury, and the Broncos are taking a cautious approach during offseason workouts. Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said the 23-year-old removal from practice last […]

Logan Thomas Up In The Air For Week 1

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (knee) said he feels good with his recovery and is hoping to be back for Week 1, but he's taking things slowly and is going to "play it by ear." Thomas tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus last December and finished with just 18 catches for 196 yards and […]

More Rushing Opportunities For Dak Prescott?

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he hopes quarterback Dak Prescott will have more designed runs/scrambles/movement throws this year now that he's a full season removed from a devastating ankle injury. McCarthy said the Cowboys "tried to be smart when we used him" last year. Prescott had a career-high 75 rushing attempts in 2018, […]

Jack Flaherty To Make Season Debut Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was believed that Flaherty would make one more minor league start this week before rejoining St. Louis' rotation, but that won't happen. Instead, the 26-year-old will get a good matchup against the lowly Pirates, but […]

Drew Hutchison Starting On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Drew Hutchison had his contract purchased from the minor leagues, and he will start on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. The Tigers have optioned Derek Hill and designated Jacob Barnes for assignment in corresponding moves. Hutchison will be making his first start for the Tigers this year after allowing eight earned […]

Bryse Wilson To Start Game 2 Against Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Bryse Wilson is being recalled from the minors in order to start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Outfield prospect Travis Swaggerty and Aaron Fletcher are being optioned to the minors in corresponding moves. Wilson will likely be sent back to Triple-A Indianapolis after the outing, […]

Sonny Gray To Start Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (pectoral) will come off the injured list and start on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Gray went on the injured list on June 2 with a right pectoral strain and didn't go on a minor league rehab assignment, so he could be a bit limited in his first start […]

Juan Yepez Takes A Seat For Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals rookie first baseman/outfielder Juan Yepez isn't in the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Yepez will now be on the bench for the third time in the last five games, as he's starting to see his playing time decrease after both Tyler O'Neill and […]

Dylan Carlson Won't Play In Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson will sit out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Carlson just returned from the injured list last Friday, and the Cardinals are easing him back into action. The 23-year-old is off to a good start since returning from the […]

Tommy Edman Resting In Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals middle infielder Tommy Edman will sit out of Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Edman has been great for fantasy managers this year with a .278/.355/.418 slash line with six home runs, 25 RBI, 49 runs scored and a league-high 15 stolen bases in 266 plate appearances […]

Matthew Liberatore Recalled To Start Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday in order to start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. There's a good chance that Liberatore will be sent right back to the minors after this start, so fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited, although the matchup against […]

Mike Pennel Returns To Bears

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent nose tackle Mike Pennel to an undisclosed deal on Monday and released veteran linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu in a corresponding move. Pennel signed with the Bears in June of last year but was released with an injury settlement when he landed on Injured Reserve. He then joined the Atlanta Falcons and […]

Rams Remain Optimistic About Re-Signing Odell Beckham Jr.

Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff remains optimistic that the team will be able to re-sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this year. "The one variable that hasn't changed is how much we love him and want him to be here. I think he's expressed, over social, his desire to be here. Am I optimistic […]

Tyrie Cleveland Sprains His Ankle

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (ankle) went down in scary fashion at practice on Monday, but he just suffered a sprained ankle, according to a source. His Achilles is intact and he didn't break anything, so he avoided a serious injury. Cleveland was carted off the field after getting injured on the final play […]

Melvin Gordon III Ready To Compete With Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III is ready to compete with second-year back Javonte Williams for the team's 1A role in 2022. Gordon had two 900-yard rushing seasons in his first two years with the team despite splitting carries with Phillip Lindsay in 2020 and Williams last year. But Williams is expected to earn […]