Garrett Whitlock Signs Four-Year Extension

The Boston Red Sox announced on Sunday that they have signed right-hander Garrett Whitlock to an undisclosed four-year contract extension for the 2023-26 seasons. The extension includes team options for 2027 and 2028. Whitlock has the ability to throw multiple innings out of the bullpen or serve as a high-leverage arm for Boston, so he's […]

Andrew Chafin Throws Bullpen

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (groin) threw a light bullpen session on Saturday in Lakeland, Florida, according to manager A.J. Hinch. The bullpen session was the best that Chafin has had this spring, even before his groin injury landed him on the 10-day injured list. "Trending in the right direction," Hinch said. It's unclear […]

Mason Thompson Placed On Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Mason Thompson (biceps) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a right biceps strain and recalled reliever Hunter Harvey from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Thompson was injured during his outing on Saturday against the New York Mets. The 24-year-old has tossed one scoreless inning so far this […]

Lucius Fox Making His MLB Debut

Washington Nationals infielder Lucius Fox is making his major league debut on Sunday against New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Fox is starting at the 6 and is batting eighth in Washington's order. He'll serve as a reserve infielder for the Nationals to begin the season after Ehire Adrianza suffered an injury late in spring […]

Starling Marte Sitting Sunday Against Nationals

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is not in the starting lineup on Sunday as he gets a day to rest. In the first three games of the season, Marte has gotten off to a bit of a quiet start with his new team, going 3-for-14 with a double, four RBI and a strikeout. He […]

Edward Cabrera Heading To Injured List

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (biceps) will be placed on the injured list after he's been unable to continue to build up due to right biceps muscle fatigue, according to a source. Cabrera got a slightly late start to spring training due to visa issues as well, but the good news is it's expected to […]

J.T. Realmuto Taking A Day Off

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. It appears to be just a regular day of rest for the All-Star catcher after he went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in the first two games of the season. With Realmuto out in the series finale, Garrett Stubbs […]

Xander Bogaerts Goes Hitless In Return To Lineup

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (hamstring) was back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees and went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts. Bogaerts left Opening Day early with right hamstring tightness but returned the very next day. The 29-year-old had a rough game on Saturday, but he was […]

Logan Webb Expected To Make Next Start

The San Francisco Giants aren't concerned with starting pitcher Logan Webb's ankle injury, which he sprained covering first base on Friday. Webb may decrease his workload between starts, but he's expected to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old right-hander allowed only one run on five hits while […]

Anibal Sanchez Could Miss Monday's Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (neck) is dealing with a stiff neck and may not be able to make his start on Monday on the road against the Atlanta Braves after he felt it while throwing on Friday. The veteran right-hander's season debut may have to be pushed back a bit, and it remains […]

AJ Pollock Not In Lineup Sunday Against Tigers

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Sunday after he was forced to leave the game on Saturday in the third inning with right hamstring tightness. Pollock doesn't think the injury is serious, but it remains to be seen when he'll get back onto the field. Adam Engel […]

Tim Anderson Making Season Debut

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is making his season debut on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tarik Skubal after serving his two-game suspension. Anderson is in his typical leadoff spot ahead of outfielder Luis Robert in the two-hole. The 28-year-old should be in all starting lineups in single-year leagues that allow daily […]

Cooper Hummel Leading Off For Arizona Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Cooper Hummel is the designated hitter and is serving as the team's leadoff hitter for their second game against the San Diego Padres on Friday night against left-hander Sean Manaea. Outfielder Daulton Varsho, who hit leadoff on Opening Day, will move to the six spot with a lefty on the hill. Hummel […]

Ronnie Harrison Re-Signs With Browns

The Cleveland Browns are re-signing safety Ronnie Harrison to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Harrison wasn't very good in coverage last year for Cleveland, but he was decent against the run. He ultimately finished with 58 tackles (40 solo), four tackles for loss, one sack, […]

Colts Set To Add Rodney McLeod To Secondary

The Indianapolis Colts are finalizing an undisclosed deal for former Philadelphia Eagles veteran safety Rodney McLeod on Friday, according to a source. McLeod suffered his second torn ACL in the last three years in Week 14 of last season, and he finished with 58 tackles (32 solo), two interceptions and four passes defensed in 13 […]

Tavon Young Signs One-Year Deal With Bears

Free-agent cornerback Tavon Young signed a one-year, $1.365 million deal with the Chicago Bears. The deal includes $650,000 guaranteed with a $150,000 signing bonus, a $965,000 base salary ($500,000 guaranteed), $11,765 per game if active and up to $400,000 in playoff incentives. Young was released by the Baltimore Ravens last month after spending the first […]

Jaguars Hosting Evan Neal Friday

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hosting Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal on a visit Friday, as well as Alabama linebacker Christian Harris, Colorado tight end Trey McBride and Penn State offensive lineman Rasheed Walker. The Jaguars have the first overall pick in the draft for the second straight year, and they are expected to hang onto […]

Chargers Optimistic They'll Sign Derwin James Long Term

The Los Angeles Chargers and safety Derwin James are "cautiously optimistic" that they will agree on a long-term contract extension before the start of the regular season, according to a person familiar with the situation. Both sides want to get a deal done with James entering the final year of his current deal. The Chargers […]

Ryan Nall Signs With Cowboys

Former Chicago Bears running back Ryan Nall signed an undisclosed deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, according to his agent, Sam Leaf. Nall will provide depth in Dallas' backfield behind Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, and he will have zero fantasy appeal to begin the 2022 season. The 26-year-old had a total of six […]

Commanders Haven't Made Terry McLaurin An Offer

The Washington Commanders have yet to make wide receiver Terry McLaurin a contract-extension offer, according to a source. McLaurin is entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract. Washington met with his agent at the NFL combine in February and recently said they've been having ongoing dialogue, but there hasn't been an offer […]

No Timetable For Tommy La Stella

There is no timetable for San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles), but he says he's day-to-day. Scar tissue is likely contributing to his Achilles discomfort. There were thoughts of using him as the designated hitter to begin the season because he has been swinging the bat well, but it made more sense to […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hitting Ninth Against Giants

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is starting at the keystone and is batting ninth against San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb on Opening Day on Friday. Joey Wendle is also getting the start over Brian Anderson at third base while batting sixth in the order. Chisholm has exciting power/speed capabilities after he hit […]

Logan Webb To Be On Soft Pitch Count

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb will be on a soft pitch count on Opening Day against the Miami Marlins on Friday, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Webb might not go as deep into his first start of the season as his fantasy managers would hope for, but you should still be starting him […]

Clayton Kershaw To Debut On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins on the road. The Dodgers wanted to get him built up as much as possible, and Kershaw faced hitters on Thursday (five innings worth). Walker Buehler is getting the Opening Day nod […]

Gavin Lux Hitting Ninth For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is starting at the keystone and batting ninth on Opening Day on Friday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Utility man Chris Taylor is in left field and batting seventh, while Justin Turner is the designated hitter and is in at cleanup. Max Muncy's elbow appears to be […]

Julio Rodriguez Hitting Seventh In MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez is starting in center field and batting seventh in his major league debut on Opening Day on Friday against Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. Rodriguez is only 21 years old and hasn't played at Triple-A, but the Mariners are confident that he can hold his own in the big […]

Josh Lowe Hitting Seventh, Serving As DH

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh on Opening Day on Friday against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means. Randy Arozarena, Kevin Kiermaier and Manuel Margot are in the outfield for Tampa to kick off the regular season. Lowe being in the lineup right off the bat […]

Red Sox, Rafael Devers Won't Reach An Extension

The Boston Red Sox and third baseman Rafael Devers will not reach a contract extension before the start of the regular season. Devers is under contract through the next two seasons, but he said this offseason that he won't discussion a long-term extension during the year. With shortstop Xander Bogaerts in a similar situation and […]

Cubs-Brewers Postponed Friday

The game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as a split doubleheader on May 30. Cubs starter Justin Steele will now go on Saturday, with Marcus Stroman being pushed back to Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to remove any players […]

Negligence Claims Added To Deshaun Watson's Lawsuits

Two of the women suing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson amended their lawsuits this week to add claims of negligence and gross negligence, arguing that Watson knew of his own sexual proclivities in massage sessions but failed to take precautions to prevent a reoccurrence of them. The new causes of action potentially widen the net […]