Royals To Be Without Whit Merrifield, Andrew Benintendi, Others

The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 players for their four-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays, which begins on Thursday. Canada requires a COVID-19 vaccination to enter the country. The list of players the Royals will be without includes second baseman Whit Merrifield, first baseman Hunter Dozier, outfielders Michael Taylor, Andrew Benintendi […]

Falcons Sign Second-Rounder Arnold Ebiketie

The Atlanta Falcons signed second-round defensive end Arnold Ebiketie to a rookie deal on Wednesday that is estimated to have a total value of $9.69 million while carrying a salary cap hit of $1.76 million in 2022. The Falcons traded their 43rd and 114th overall picks to the New York Giants to move up to […]

Gabriel Davis Bulks Up

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis, who is listed at 210 pounds, is up to 227 pounds this offseason, according to his trainer. It remains to be seen if the added muscle will help or hurt Davis as he heads into a much bigger role in Buffalo's passing attack alongside Stefon Diggs now that both […]

Joc Pederson Declines HR Derby Invite

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (back, neck) declined an invite to the Home Run Derby during All-Star week because he's dealing with some minor neck and back issues. Pederson said the first time he participated in the Home Run Derby that he was sore for two days. The 30-year-old is sitting against a left-hander […]

Blue Jays Fire Manager Charlie Montoyo

The Toronto Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo on Wednesday, according to sources. Bench coach John Schneider will take over as the club's interim manager for the rest of the season. Toronto entered Wednesday's action with a 46-42 record and in fourth place in the American League East despite lofty expectations entering 2022. They've also […]

X-Rays Negative On Trevor Story

X-rays came back negative on Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) and left-handed reliever Matt Strahm (wrist) on Wednesday after they were both injured on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Story was diagnosed with a right hand contusion after he was hit by a pitch. The 29-year-old slugger should be considered day-to-day, […]

Keston Hiura Optioned To Minors Wednesday

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned infielder Keston Hiura to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday and selected right-hander Connor Sadzeck's contract from Nashville in a corresponding move. Hiura's demotion is a bit curious, as he had started in five of the team's last seven games while going 8-for-21 (.381) with two home runs and three RBI in seven […]

Luis Arraez Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It will be a normal day of rest for Arraez in the series finale. The 25-year-old has done nothing but hit this year. He's batting .390 (16-for-41) in 10 games in the month of July and has […]

Luis Robert Hits 11th Homer In Game 2

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert filled the stat sheet in the 7-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday in Game 2 of a doubleheader. Robert went 3-for-4 with his 11th home run of the year, three RBI, a run scored and a strikeout. The 24-year-old Cuban slugger is currently red-hot at the plate, […]

Miguel Cabrera Resting Against Royals

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Cabrera is hitting only .214 (9-for-42) with nine RBI and nine strikeouts in 12 games in the month of July, and he hasn't homered since May 15. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer just doesn't […]

Christian Yelich Remains Out Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is improved on Wednesday, but he won't be in the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins. There's a chance that he'll play against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, but it's more likely that he'll return on Friday. Yelich was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with mid-back tightness, an issue […]

Marcell Ozuna Takes A Seat Against Mets

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's day game against the division-rival New York Mets. Ozuna has gone just 5-for-25 (.200) with seven strikeouts in seven games over the last week, so he's just receiving a normal day off in the series finale. Overall, the 31-year-old slugger is hitting […]

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 […]