Jed Lowrie Not Playing Thursday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. The switch-hitting infielder appears to be getting a normal day of rest in the matinee affair. Through four games, Lowrie has hit .250 (3-for-12) with one home run and four RBI in 14 plate appearances. Tony Kemp will start at the […]

Brewers To Rest Devin Williams

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams is set to receive a couple of days off. "I think he got a little tired tonight so we'll probably have to give him a couple of days off here, but we kind of knew that would be the case if we used him tonight. He was probably a […]

Bryan Reynolds Agrees To Two-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates and center fielder Bryan Reynolds agreed to a two-year contract extension to avoid salary arbitration on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. The 27-year-old is Super 2 eligible and won't reach free agency until after the 2025 season. Reynolds was the subject of some trade rumors this offseason, but […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Receives Stitches In Finger

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (finger) received two stitches in his finger after the game on Wednesday. He was in some pain when it was wrapped initially, but he isn't concerned about the injury going forward and said the finger wasn't bothering him during his at-bats, when he slugged three home runs. […]

Eloy Jimenez, Josh Harrison Won't Play Thursday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that neither outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) nor infielder Josh Harrison (back) will play on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but the skipper considers both players day-to-day. "Maybe they'll talk me out it by tomorrow morning," La Russa joked. "I can be intimidated." X-rays came back negative on […]

Baker Mayfield Has No Clue Where He'll Land

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said he feels disrespected by how the organization handled his situation this offseason and also said he has no idea where he'll play in 2022. The Browns gave a huge guaranteed deal to Deshaun Watson this offseason amidst his off-field legal issues, moving on from Mayfield after his injury plagued […]

Cam Robinson Signs Franchise Tender

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson signed his franchise tender on Wednesday, locking in his one-year, $16.662 fully guaranteed contract for the 2022 season. The Jaguars and Robinson can still work out a long-term contract extension before the deadline before training camp. The 26-year-old former second-round pick has played only one full season in his […]

Odell Beckham Jr.'s Surgery Went Well

When free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) tore his ACL while playing for the Cleveland Browns, the surgery didn't go as well as anyone had hoped. However, his past ACL surgery went really well and will likely extend his career, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show. The Los Angeles Rams […]

Texans Sign Steven Nelson

The Houston Texans signed free-agent cornerback Steven Nelson to a two-year, $10 million deal on Wednesday after visiting with him on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Nelson started 16 games for the Philadelphia Eagles last year and had 50 total tackles (34 solo), an interception and seven passes defensed. The 29-year-old spent the first four […]

Travis Etienne Jr. On Track In His Recovery

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (foot), who missed his entire rookie season because of a left foot injury, said he is 85-90% recovered from his Lisfranc injury and expects to be fully cleared for training camp. He's back on the field for the start of the team's voluntary offseason conditioning program and is […]

Cooper Kupp Extension A Priority For Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have expressed a priority for working through a new contract for wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who led the NFL in receiving yards, touchdowns and catches in 2021. Head coach Sean McVay said at the league meetings that the Rams and Kupp's agent have had "good dialogue" about reworking his deal, but […]

Rams Connected With Tyrann Mathieu, Stephon Gilmore

The Los Angeles Rams have been connected with free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu and cornerback Stephon Gilmore, according to a source. If the Rams were to sign Gilmore, he would occupy the outside cornerback role opposite Jalen Ramsey. The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue hasn't gotten the sense that the Rams front office has had developing conversations with […]

Melvin Ingram Visits With Dolphins

Former Kansas City Chiefs pass-rusher Melvin Ingram visited with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Ingram came on strong last year with the Chiefs and could land with the Dolphins. The three-time Pro Bowler started last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers and played six games for them before landing in KC, where he finished with 15 […]

Derek Carr Agrees To Three-Year Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback Derek Carr agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $121.5 million on Wednesday, according to a source. The deal ties Carr to the Raiders through the 2025 season. He is already the longest-tenured quarterback in the AFC. Carr's new extension also includes a no-trade clause. The 31-year-old has improved […]

Kirk Cousins Looks To Finish His Career With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, who signed a one-year, $36.1 million contract extension in March that includes a no-trade clause, said that he wants to remain with the Vikings for the rest of his career. "I would like to retire as a Viking, and so I would like to play my way into that if […]

Lucas Giolito, AJ Pollock Land On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) and outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) on the injured list on Tuesday. Giolito was expected to land on the injured list after suffering an abdominal strain in his season debut against the Detroit Tigers last Friday, but he at least struck out six in four scoreless […]

Matthew Boyd Throwing Off A Mound

San Francisco Giants left-hander Matthew Boyd (elbow) continues to throw off a mound twice a week and is making good progress. Boyd had elbow surgery last September, and the Giants knew when they signed him to a one-year deal that he wouldn't be ready this year until sometime in June. The 31-year-old southpaw looks to […]

Tommy La Stella Resumes Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles) has resumed baseball activities and is taking ground balls, hitting and running. La Stella begin the season on the injured list as he recovers from surgery on his Achilles last October. He was extremely limited in spring training and will surely require a rehab assignment in the […]

Evan Longoria Doing Limited Baseball Work

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) is progressing well and has been doing limited baseball work. Longoria had surgery to fix a ligament in his right index finger in late March and is now doing baseball activities after having his stitches removed. However, the 36-year-old was originally expected to miss four to six […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. To Start Running This Week

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) has been throwing and hitting off a tee and will start a running progression this week. Wade landed on the injured list to begin the regular season due to knee inflammation, but he's making progress and could return before the end of the month. However, the 28-year-old […]

Taylor Ward Expected To Be Activated This Weekend

The Los Angeles Angels are expecting outfielder Taylor Ward (groin) to be activated from the injured list when he's eligible this weekend, according to head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. Starting pitcher Griffin Canning (back) is also expected to throw off a mound during the team's upcoming trip. Ward began the regular season on the injured […]

Jack Flaherty Cleared To Throw From 90 Feet

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) has been cleared to throw up to 90 feet and has been working out at Busch Stadium three weeks after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right shoulder. "It's getting better day by day," Flaherty said Monday morning. "It's really just progressing at this point. We're […]

David Fletcher Dealing With Hip Tightness Again

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) left the game early on Monday night against the Miami Marlins with left hip tightness. Fletcher had also missed time at the end of spring training with the same injury, so this could be something to watch. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. If the 27-year-old […]

Trevor Story Remains Out Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday for his third straight game with food poisoning. He has traveled with the team to Detroit, though, and there's a chance he'll return to action on Wednesday. Jonathan Arauz will continue to fill in at the keystone and is […]

Luis Castillo Throws Bullpen Session

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is scheduled to play catch during Monday's off day. The right-hander is expected to work off a mound again on Wednesday. Castillo is on the injured list to begin the season with right shoulder soreness, but barring any setbacks, he could […]

Cubs Using Caution With Alec Mills

Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills (back) was slated to throw a simulated game in Arizona on Sunday. He was originally scheduled to start in a Cactus League game on April 5, but Mills dealt with some back tightness earlier in the day, which led the Cubs to place him on the injured list to begin […]

Wade Miley Throws Sunday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) played light catch on April 10, which was the second day that he had done so. He'll take Monday off before resuming his throwing program. Manager David Ross said that Miley had been dealing with a left elbow issue in spring training, and an MRI exam revealed inflammation. There […]

Ian Happ Should Return This Week

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (knee) should be able to play in the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates from April 12-13, according to manager David Ross. Happ was hit on the left kneecap by a pitch on April 9, but X-rays came back negative for any structural damage. The Cubs held him out as […]

Zack Wheeler Scheduled To Debut Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is listed as the team's probable starter on Tuesday against the New York Mets, which would be his season debut after dealing with right shoulder soreness in the offseason and in spring training. The 31-year-old right-hander may be on a strict pitch count around 70-75 pitches, though, so […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Expects To Swing in Three Weeks

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) expects to swing a bat in around three weeks, and we will know more then about when he might return. Tatis said he already feels ahead of schedule. "I know my body," Tatis said. The 23-year-old superstar won't make his season debut until sometime in June after […]