Josh Bell Back In Lineup Tuesday Against Miami

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, starting at first base and hitting cleanup against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Bell left the game early on Saturday with a right hamstring strain and didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the San […]

Rafael Devers Taking Day Off Against Blue Jays

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. It's just a normal day off for the All-Star third baseman. Fantasy managers with access to daily lineup changes in season-long formats need to put Devers on their benches for Tuesday's action. It will be […]

Reds Reinstate Jonathan India From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and added infielder Matt Reynolds to the active roster. The Reds also optioned infielder Alejo Lopez to Triple-A and designated infielder/outfielder JT Riddle for assignment. India, last year's National League Rookie of the Year, landed on the injured list […]

Eagles Open To Listening On Jalen Reagor

The Philadelphia Eagles are open to listening to trade offers for wide receiver Jalen Reagor, according to league sources. Reagor was taken 21st overall in the 2020 draft, but he has largely fallen out of the receiver conversation in Philadelphia due to two underwhelming seasons. A change of scenery could be best for all parties, […]

Luis Robert Still Out Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Robert missed three straight games last weekend due to a minor groin strain, and the White Sox will play it safe with him and hold him out for a fourth straight contest. The good news […]

Evan Neal A Possibility For Giants In First Round

The New York Giants hold picks No. 5 and 7 in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft, and Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal is a real possibility for them. NFL's Mike Garafolo isn't sensing any real medical concerns about Neal from the Giants or the majority of teams in the league. Left tackle Andrew […]

Royals-White Sox Game Moved Up For Wednesday

The game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, originally scheduled for 6:10 pm CT, has been changed to 1:10 pm CT due to a forecast of cold temperatures. It's good news for all the players involved in Wednesday's contest, most importantly the scheduled starting pitchers -- right-hander Zack Greinke for […]

Bills Exercise Ed Oliver's Fifth-Year Option

The Buffalo Bills exercised the fifth-year option for defensive tackle Ed Oliver on Tuesday. Oliver was taken ninth overall in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Houston and has been a dependable interior defensive lineman in his first three seasons in Buffalo. He had 41 tackles (29 solo), 10 tackles for […]

Jets A Candidate To Land Deebo Samuel?

The New York Jets have been a rumored candidate to land San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel after he officially requested a trade last week. However, the Niners have no interest in trading the star pass-catcher, so there's a good chance he remains in San Francisco. A ransom for Samuel could persuade a trade, […]

Panthers Unlikely Take QB At Pick No. 6

The Carolina Panthers are unlikely to use the No. 6 overall pick on Thursday to take a quarterback. The Panthers hesitation is due to the belief that nobody in this year's QB class is good enough to take so early in Round 1, so Carolina might be looking to trade down in order to secure […]

NFL Teams Not Worried About Jameson Williams' Injury

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams' (knee) agent tweeted a video of his client working out on Sunday in his recovery from an ACL tear suffered in January in the National Championship Game. NFL teams don't appear to be too worried about Williams' journey back from his knee injury after not experiencing any complications or setbacks, […]

Derek Carr: "No Chance" Darren Waller Is Traded

A rumor surfaced on Monday that the Green Bay Packers were targeting a trade for Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro tight end Darren Waller. The Athletic's Jeff Howe reported in early April that the Packers and Raiders discussed an unnamed player as a possible addition to the Davante Adams trade, and it turns out that Waller […]

Jets Pick Up Quinnen Williams' Fifth-Year Option

The New York Jets will exercise defensive tackle Quinnen Williams' fifth-year option, as expected, according to general manager Joe Douglas. Douglas said he had a "productive conversation" with Williams' agent in Indianapolis during the NFL combine in February. Williams was the third overall pick in the 2019 draft and will be guaranteed $11.5 million in […]

Malik Willis Compared To Jalen Hurts

An anonymous NFL quarterbacks coach compared Liberty quarterback Malik Willis to Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. The same coach also said Willis' arm is "probably top eight in the NFL." "Jalen Hurts, I think, throws it better right now than Malik. More accurately. Has more throws in his arm where he has some touch and […]

Eddie Rosario Placed On Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) on the 10-day injured list with blurred vision and swelling in his right retina on Tuesday and recalled right-hander William Woods from the minors in a corresponding move. Rosario's injured list placement is retroactive to April 25. The 30-year-old will undergo a laser procedure on his eye […]

Tigers Activate Andrew Chafin From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers reinstated relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Chafin suffered a groin injury in spring training and opened the regular season on the injured list, so he'll be making both his season and Tigers debut when he gets into a game. The 31-year-old veteran left-hander had an […]

14-Pitcher Maximum To Remain Until End Of May

Major League Baseball and the players union have agreed that a 14-pitcher maximum will be in place from May 2-29, as the two sides continue to prioritize player health. It will replace the previous plan to go down to a 13-pitcher maximum on May 2. Active MLB rosters will be reduced from 28 players down […]

Aaron Hicks Put On Paternity List

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Aaron Hicks on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Hicks could miss as much as three days while on the list, so fantasy managers need to adjust their lineups this week accordingly. With Hicks away from the team, […]

Victor Robles Alters Batting Stance

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles has altered his batting stance after his hands ended up in a different spot over time and with bad habits. Hitting coach Darnell Coles has repositioned Robles' hands and made some additional adjustments to his stance. Robles hit .255 with 17 home runs and 65 RBI in his first full […]

Taijuan Walker Expected To Start Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder), who is on the injured list with right shoulder bursitis, said he felt good after throwing four innings and 64 pitches in a simulated game on Monday. The Mets expect Tylor Megill to take the ball on Friday for the opening of a three-game series against the […]

Carlos Correa Open To Long-Term Deal With Twins

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa's $35.1 million salary in 2022 is the highest for an infielder in major league history and he can opt out of his three-year deal with the Twins after this season. However, Correa has already spoken with president of baseball operations Derek Falvey and general manager Thad Levine to express his […]

Eddie Rosario To Have Eye Surgery

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (eye) saw a retinal specialist on Monday and will undergo a laser procedure in the coming days to correct blurred vision and swelling in his right eye. The blurred vision and swelling in his eye certainly explains his rough start to the season -- 3-for-44 (.068 batting average) with no […]

Rasheem Green Visits With Texans

Seattle Seahawks free-agent pass-rusher Rasheem Green visited with the Houston Texans on Monday. Green previously visited with the Carolina Panthers and has had talks about returning to the Seahawks. He has also met with the Baltimore Ravens since he became a free agent in March. At this point in the offseason, Green might have to […]

Patriots, Texans Exchange Draft Picks In Trade

The New England Patriots traded their fifth-round draft pick this year to the Houston Texans on Monday in exchange for sixth- and seventh-round picks, according to sources. The Patriots are familiar with the Texans front office, as general manager Nick Caserio worked for the Patriots for 20 years before moving to Houston. New England had […]

Mike McGlinchey Expects To Be Ready For Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey (quadriceps), who tore his quadriceps last November, said he expects to be able to participate in training camp this summer. McGlinchey suffered the injury in Week 9 and missed the rest of the season. The 27-year-old is sitting out of the voluntary offseason program right now, but he […]

49ers "Can't Imagine" Trading Deebo Samuel

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said he "can't ever imagine wanting to move on from Deebo Samuel." "He's just too good of a player ... We've got nothing but love for him and nothing but appreciation for what he's brought, but you just don't let guys like that walk. So, I can't envision […]

Elijah Mitchell Underwent Cleanup Surgery On Knee

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was playing hurt toward the end of his rookie season last year and said that he required a cleanup procedure on his knee. Mitchell expects to be fully healthy ahead of training camp, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned heading into draft day. The 23-year-old was […]

Cardinals Bring Up Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled infielder Brendan Donovan from Triple-A Memphis on Monday and optioned outfielder Lars Nootbaar to Memphis in a corresponding move. Donovan, the team's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was a seventh-round pick back in 2018. The 25-year-old has hit well in his minor league career, posting a .285/.386/.429 slash line […]

Tanner Houck Placed On Restricted List

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford were placed on the restricted list on Monday because they are unvaccinated from COVID-19. In a corresponding move, Tyler Danish and John Schreiber were called up from the minor leagues. The Red Sox are traveling to Canada this week to face the Toronto Blue Jays, but […]

Taijuan Walker Could Return This Weekend

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) is throwing a simulated game on Monday at Busch Stadium, and assuming he comes out of it fine, he will return to the Mets starting rotation this weekend against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old right-hander will likely return to the bump on either Friday or Saturday, […]