Justin Verlander Away From Team Due To Family Issue

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander isn't with the team in Anaheim this week due to a "family issue," according to skipper Dusty Baker. Verlander isn't scheduled to pitch again until the Astros return home this weekend to face the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series. Baker said "we hope so" when asked if Verlander […]

MJ Melendez Leading Off For KC Wednesday

Kansas City Royals rookie catcher MJ Melendez is behind the plate and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Melendez has been the team's leadoff guy for each of the last three contests, and he's gone 3-for-8 with a double, triple, one RBI and three runs scored in the last two […]

Browns Expecting Big Things From David Njoku

The Cleveland Browns are waiting for tight end David Njoku to break out. The Browns think the sixth-year tight end can take a major step forward in playing time and production in 2022 with an eventual quarterback change to Deshaun Watson and a total remake of the passing game this offseason. Njoku has been a […]

Matt LaCosse Retires

Former New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and New York Giants tight end Matt LaCosse announced his retirement from football on Tuesday. LaCosse began his career in 2015 with the Giants after being an undrafted free agent out of Illinois. He spent last season with the Patriots, mostly on their practice squad, where he didn't see […]

Le'Veon Bell Won't Play In NFL This Year

Free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell said on Tuesday that he won't play in the NFL in 2022 as he shifts his focus to boxing. Bell will be fighting against fellow star running back Adrian Peterson in Los Angeles on July 30. The fight against Peterson won't be a "one-off" deal for Bell. "This is, I […]

Jalen Tolbert Expected To Start In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is expected to start in Week 1 with Michael Gallup (knee) unlikely to be ready for the beginning of the 2022 regular season. Tolbert is expected to contribute early with Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson gone as well, and he looked good working with the first-team offense at […]

Sean McKeon Should See More Opportunities

Dallas Cowboys tight end Sean McKeon has made his biggest impact on special teams the last two years, but his offensive opportunities should increase in Year 3. He was on the field for 119 offensive snaps in 2021, catching four passes for 27 yards and one touchdown. McKeon was part of quarterback Dak Prescott's small […]

Jonathan Garibay The Front-Runner To Win Kicking Job

Dallas Cowboys kicker Jonathan Garibay, who was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent, is the front-runner to be the team's kicker in 2022. The Cowboys recently added Lirim Hajrullahu back to their roster for some training camp competition. But if Garibay can show that he's consistent enough in training camp and the preseason, he'll […]

Jake Ferguson Has A Chance To Get Early Playing Time

Dallas Cowboys rookie fourth-round tight end Jake Ferguson has a chance to get early playing time in 2022 if he can show that he's able to consistently block at the NFL level. Ferguson was a solid pass-catcher in college, and the Cowboys need a second tight end to step up alongside Dalton Schultz now that […]

X-Rays Negative On Garrett Cooper

X-rays came back negative on Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (knee) on Tuesday after he was forced to leave Tuesday's game early against the Pittsburgh Pirates. His injury is being called a contusion on the inside of his left knee, and he's day-to-day. Before departing, Cooper was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts to drop his […]

Trevor Story Has Right Hand Contusion

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday and leaving the game early against the Tampa Bay Rays. It seems fortunate for Story, but he'll undergo X-rays as well. For now, fantasy managers should consider the […]

Chiefs, Orlando Brown Not Close To Long-Term Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown are not close to a long-term deal with under three days left to get one done before the deadline to extend franchise-tagged players. If a deal isn't reached before Friday, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo doesn't expect Brown to attend the start of training camp, and Week […]

Mariners-Nationals Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Seattle was scheduled to throw right-hander Chris Flexen, while right-hander Josiah Gray was on the bump for Washington before Tuesday's game was washed out. […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Sim Game Tuesday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw around 37 pitches during a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday and is scheduled to repeat it on Saturday, after which the team will discuss his next steps. McCullers used all of his pitches during a live batting practice session last week as he continues to build up […]

Matt Manning To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (biceps, shoulder) is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start for Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday, and he's scheduled to go a couple of innings before moving to Triple-A Toledo this weekend, barring a setback. Manning has only made two starts for the Tigers this year, with the last one […]

Frankie Montas Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) threw around 25 pitches during a bullpen session on Tuesday and felt good coming out of it. There's hope that he can make his next start on the road against the Houston Astros this weekend. Montas has avoided a trip to the injured list due to right shoulder […]

Michael Stefanic Hitting Leadoff For Angels

Los Angeles Angels rookie infielder Michael Stefanic is starting at second base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia. Tuesday will be Stefanic's eighth major league game, and he hasn't hit higher than sixth in the batting order in his previous seven contests. But the 26-year-old has gone 7-for-18 (.389) […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Another Wrist Scan

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) had another scan and met with his wrist surgeon again on Monday in Arizona. Manager Bob Melvin said the team won't have an update until team doctors have taken a look and all parties have conferred, but they expect to have an update on Tatis' next step […]

Deshaun Watson Could Be Facing Suspension Of 4-6 Games

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could be facing a suspension of four to six games, according to reliable sources of Tony Rizzo. Watson's hearing before the league and the Players Association's jointly approved disciplinary officer concluded at the end of June, but we still don't have an official announcement of how many games he'll be […]

Panthers Haven't Discussed Extension With Baker Mayfield

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Tuesday that the team hasn't had any talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield and his representation about a contract extension. "Our whole focus was bringing Baker in to compete with Sam Darnold," Fitterer said. "We'll take it up to training camp. That's as far as we're going to […]

Rob Gronkowski Won't Unretire For Tom Brady

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he will remain retired from professional football, even if Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady calls him to try and persuade him to come back in 2022. "I would answer, obviously, the greatest quarterback of all time," Gronkowski said. "Ask him how he's doing. Tell him I'm going […]

Bears Acquire N'Keal Harry From Patriots

The Chicago Bears acquired wide receiver N'Keal Harry from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to sources. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Patriots will receive a seventh-round pick in 2024 in return. The former first-round pick turned out to be a flop for the Pats, as he recorded 57 catches on 103 […]

Christian Yelich Scratched With Back Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins with mid-back tightness. This won't be the first time that Yelich has dealt with back issues, so fantasy managers should be somewhat concerned that this could land him on the injured list to close out the first […]

J.D. Martinez Named To AL All-Star Squad

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez was named to the American League All-Star team on Tuesday as a replacement for Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez. It will be Martinez's second straight All-Star selection and fifth overall. He will take the day off on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, but overall he's hitting a […]

Garrett Cooper, Carlos Rodon Named To All-Star Team

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and San Francisco Giants left-hander Carlos Rodon have been named to the National League All-Star team, replacing Bryce Harper and Josh Hader on the roster, respectively. While Cooper isn't a big time power threat, he's hitting an exceptional .299/.367/.460 with an .826 OPS, seven home runs, 40 RBI and […]

Starling Marte Still Out Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. Marte injured his groin on Saturday and hasn't played since, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. When healthy, the 33-year-old is a must-start in fantasy because of his modest power and speed profile. […]

Joey Votto Back In Lineup Against Yankees

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Votto is back in the lineup for the first time since suffering a back injury on the Fourth of July. The 38-year-old just hasn't been able to find his footing […]

Jesse Winker Back From Suspension Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker has finished his six-game suspension and is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in left field and batting fifth against Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Winker will return to a .226/.341/.337 slash line with six home runs, 33 RBI and 26 runs scored in 331 plate appearances over […]

Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold To Be In "Open Competition"

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said it will be "an open competition" in training camp between quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. Rookie third-rounder Matt Corral is expected to be the third QB in his first NFL season, and he's unlikely to see any time on the field in 2022 if Mayfield and Darnold […]

Benny Snell Jr. Entrenched As No. 2 RB

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is currently entrenched as the team's No. 2 RB behind bell-cow back Najee Harris. Harris touched the ball 381 times in his rookie season, which means that the only way Snell will contribute significantly in 2022 is if Harris gets injured. There is a perception that he's been […]