DK Metcalf's Absence Is Unexcused

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf's absence at the team's mandatory minicamp this week is unexcused, opening the door for him to be fined by the Seahawks. If he misses all three days of minicamp, he could be fined in escalating amounts that would total just over $93,000. Even if Metcalf was present at the […]

Steelers To Lighten Najee Harris' Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris led all NFL RBs last year in offensive snaps played and touches in 2021. "We are doing that a lot this year (that) I will not be on the field, I guess, (as much)," Harris said. "I will be on the field a lot — but on certain downs, […]

Mike Trout Leaves With Groin Tightness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) left Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox early due to left groin tightness. It's not what you want to hear from a team looking to snap a 12-game skid after they fired manager Joe Maddon earlier in the day. Trout entered Tuesday's game in a 1-for-28 slump […]

Starling Marte Injured Tuesday Night

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (leg) was removed from the game early on Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres. Marte appeared to injure his leg in the first inning when he was caught trying to steal second base. He was replaced in the outfield by Mark Canha. For now, fantasy managers should consider […]

Orlando Brown Confident He'll Work Out Extension

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown, who had the franchise tag placed on him this offseason, is confident that he'll work out a long-term contract extension with the team by the deadline on July 15. Brown was an anchor on quarterback Patrick Mahomes' blind side in 2021 after he was acquired from the Baltimore […]

Trevor Rosenthal Suffers Cramp During Showcase

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (hamstring) hit 95-96 mph during his showcase on Tuesday but ended the session with a cramp in his hamstring area. Fourteen major league teams were in attendance during his session on Tuesday. The hard-throwing 32-year-old right-hander could land with a team soon as long as his hamstring isn't a long-term […]

Hector Neris Suspended Four Games

Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Neris was given a four-game suspension from Major League Baseball on Tuesday for throwing near the head of Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez after warnings had been issued on Monday night. Neris will appeal his four-game ban, so he'll be available out of the bullpen for Houston on Tuesday. […]

Ravens Agree With First-Rounder Kyle Hamilton

The Baltimore Ravens and first-round defensive back Kyle Hamilton agreed to terms on a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract worth $16.255 million on Tuesday with a signing bonus of $9.002 million, according to a source. Hamilton, the No. 14 overall pick, will receive a fifth-year club option as well. The Ravens acted quickly to give […]

C.J. Beathard To Avoid Surgery

Jacksonville Jaguars backup quarterback C.J. Beathard (groin), who was carted off the field during organized team activities on Monday with a groin injury, is not expected to require surgery. Beathard's MRI exam apparently didn't reveal an overly serious injury, but it remains to be seen when he'll be able to rejoin the team for offseason […]

Mitchell Trubisky The Steelers' Clear No. 1 QB

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is the clear No. 1 QB ahead of Mason Rudolph and rookie Kenny Pickett with mandatory minicamp opening this week. There will be added competition for the starting gig in training camp next month, but as of right now, Trubisky is No. 1, Rudolph is No. 2 and Pickett is […]

Danny Jansen Has Fracture In Left Hand

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (finger) has been diagnosed with a fractured bone on his left hand near his pinkie finger. General manager Ross Atkins called it a "stable" break, so his recovery is expected to be on the shorter side for a fracture recovery. The Blue Jays are calling up catcher Zack Collins […]

Willy Adames To Be Activated Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (ankle, quadriceps) will be activated from the injured list on Wednesday as long as things go well on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Adames came into Tuesday saying he was 100%, but the Brewers wanted him to show it. The 26-year-old went on the injured list on May 15 […]

Hunter Renfroe Back From The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed right-hander Trevor Gott (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a right groin strain in a corresponding move. Renfroe has been out for the last two weeks with a right hamstring strain, but he should be back in […]

Stephen Strasburg To Make Season Debut Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) will be activated from the injured list to make his season debut on Thursday against the Miami Marlins, according to skipper Dave Martinez. Strasburg will make his return to the majors after battling injuries the last two seasons and having thoracic outlet surgery in the offseason. The […]

Angels Fire Manager Joe Maddon

The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday while in the midst of a 12-game losing streak. Phil Nevin has been named as the interim manager. The Angels were 10 games over .500 two weeks ago but have fallen to 27-29 during the franchise-record-tying 12-game losing skid. They are now in danger of […]

Ryan Yarbrough Gets Sent To Minors

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Luke Bard from Durham in a corresponding move. Young right-hander Shane Baz, who should be added in all formats if he's still available, will take Yarbrough's rotation spot and make his season debut against the Minnesota Twins sometime this […]

Shane Baz To Join Rays Rotation This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow) will join the team's starting rotation this weekend against the Minnesota Twins, but it's still undecided on what day he will pitch, according to manager Kevin Cash. The 22-year-old will make his season debut this weekend after making his fourth minor league rehab start for Triple-A Durham on […]

Craig Kimbrel Placed On Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed closer Craig Kimbrel on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled relief pitcher Phil Bickford from the minors in a corresponding move. Kimbrel is required to miss one to three days while on paternity leave, so fantasy managers will be without him for a short time this week. The 34-year-old […]

Zack Wheeler Goes On Paternity Leave

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander Zack Wheeler on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Matt Vierling from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. The Phillies also put infielder Johan Camargo (knee) on the 10-day injured list with a right knee strain and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery from Lehigh Valley. […]

Carlos Correa Likely To Return Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is working out at shortstop on Tuesday and is likely to return from the COVID-19 injured list and play on Wednesday. The fact that he's working out with the team suggests that he's cleared the league's COVID protocols after testing positive for the virus on May 31. If the 27-year-old […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (calf) is back in left field and is hitting in his usual No. 2 spot in the batting order on Tuesday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. Benintendi didn't play on Monday while dealing with a tight calf, but he's back in there on Tuesday and should be […]

49ers Haven't Started Contract Talks With Nick Bosa

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team hasn't begun contract talks with defensive end Nick Bosa yet. However, Shanahan said that he expects Bosa to remain with the Niners for a long time. Bosa was at the team's facilities on Monday, which is a sign that he'll be present for the […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Works On Route-Running

New England Patriots second-year running back Rhamondre Stevenson said that he focused mostly on route-running and "being a third-down back" this offseason. Stevenson caught 14 passes for 123 yards in 12 games (two starts) in his rookie season. The 24-year-old added 606 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 133 carries. He wasn't much of a […]

Kyren Williams Has Surgery On Broken Foot

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that fifth-round rookie running back Kyren Williams (foot) had surgery on the foot that he broke during practice last week. Williams is expected to return during training camp next month, but he'll be missing valuable repetitions at mandatory minicamp this week. The 21-year-old from Notre Dame is […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Dealing With Soft-Tissue Injury

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. hasn't been on the field at practices with what head coach Sean McVay called a soft-tissue injury. Rookie running back Kyren Williams is also missing mandatory minicamp due to a broken foot. With both Henderson and Williams dealing with injuries, Jake Funk should get more repetitions at […]

Darius Leonard Undergoes Back Surgery

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard (back) underwent back surgery and will miss part of training camp next month, according to head coach Frank Reich. However, Leonard is expected to be back for the regular season, but injuries have become a concern for the 26-year-old, as he also had ankle surgery in the offseason, causing […]

DK Metcalf Not Present For Mandatory Minicamp

Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf is not present for mandatory minicamp this week as contract talks have not yet resulted in a new deal, according to sources. Metcalf continues to rehab his surgically repaired left foot injury in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old pass-catcher is heading into the final year of his rookie deal, […]

Travis Swaggerty Making Debut Against Tigers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Travis Swaggerty is making his major league debut on Tuesday, starting in center field and batting ninth against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Swaggerty was brought up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday after hitting .280/.362/.439 with four home runs, 22 RBI and five stolen bases in 35 games for Indianapolis. The former […]

Tyler O'Neill Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Jake Walsh to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. O'Neill will return to St. Louis after going 5-for-13 with a home run on his three-game minor league rehab assignment. The 26-year-old outfielder is hitting just .195/.256/.297 […]

James Karinchak Begins Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher James Karinchak (shoulder) threw 21 pitches in a third of an inning last Wednesday in his first minor league rehab outing at Triple-A Columbus. Karinchak felt good after making his first appearance since Oct. 1 of last year. He threw a side session on Friday but struggled again in game action […]