Manuel Margot Back In Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) is back in the lineup as the designated hitter and is batting third on Friday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Margot missed two games this week with right hamstring discomfort, but he's back on Friday as the DH. Harold Ramirez is in right for the Rays […]

Hyun Jin Ryu To Return And Start Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) will come off the injured list on Saturday and start against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kevin Gausman will go on Friday, while Alek Manoah will be the starter on Sunday. Ryu has been out since dealing with left forearm inflammation after his second start of the […]

Kumar Rocker To Pitch In Independent Ball

Free-agent right-hander Kumar Rocker (elbow) will pitch for the Tri-City Valleycats of the Frontier League before the major league draft this year. Rocker was selected in the first round of last year's draft by the New York Mets out of Vanderbilt, but he went unsigned after the team had questions about his MRI exam. The […]

Rockies Sign Jose Urena To Minors Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed former Miami Marlins, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jose Urena to a minor league deal on Friday. He will first work out at the team's complex in Arizona before joining one of their minor league affiliates. Urena was designated for assignment by the Brewers in early May, and he chose […]

Walker Buehler To Start Friday Against Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will make the start on Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Buehler is starting in place of left-hander Clayton Kershaw (back), who was placed on the injured list on Friday. The 27-year-old right-hander was previously scheduled to start on five days of rest on Saturday, but instead he'll […]

Cowboys Sign First-Rounder Tyler Smith

The Dallas Cowboys signed first-round offensive tackle Tyler Smith to a four-year, fully guaranteed $13.38 million deal that includes a fifth-year team option on Friday, according to sources. Smith was a two-year starter at Tulsa that was taken with the 24th overall selection in the first round this year. The 21-year-old is considered a bit […]

Texans Agree With First-Rounder Derek Stingley Jr.

The Houston Texans agreed to terms with first-round cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. on a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal with a fifth-year option on Friday, according to a source. The former LSU cornerback was taken with the third overall pick, and he'll receive a $34.65 million deal that includes a $22.38 million signing bonus. The […]

Nick Boyle Agrees To Reworked Contract

Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle agreed to a reworked contract on Friday, according to a source. Boyle's salary of $5 million was lowered to $1.12 million with a $2.63 signing bonus plus an additional $1.25 million available through incentives. $1 million of his 2023 salary was converted to a roster bonus next year. The […]

Jerry Jeudy Released On Bond

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy will be released on bond on Friday after the female victim involved with Jeudy addressed the court and said she never felt threatened and doesn't feel threatened now. There is a mandatory protection order, but the "no-contact" provision has been dropped. The 23-year-old was arrested on Thursday on suspicion […]

Saints Sign First-Rounder Chris Olave

The New Orleans Saints and first-round wide receiver Chris Olave agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $19.271 million deal on Friday, according to his agents. The Saints traded up within the first round to take Olave 11th overall out of Ohio State. The 21-year-old track star will immediately give quarterback Jameis Winston another legitimate receiving […]

Jameis Winston Plans To Be Ready For Week 1

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) said he plans to be ready for the Week 1 regular season opener on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. "Coach, if you needed me to strap it on right now, I'd be ready to go," Winston told former Lions and 49ers coach Steve Mariucci on Thursday. The […]

Panthers Remain In Communication With Cam Newton

The Carolina Panthers continue to talk about the potential of re-signing quarterback Cam Newton. "I think we're still having thoughts," general manager Scott Fitterer said. "We have to see how this works out here throughout the spring. I just happened to be up at the [Kentucky] Derby last weekend and Cam was up there. We're […]

Casey Mize Goes Just Two-Thirds Of An Inning In Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) lasted just two-thirds of an inning in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday. The right-hander allowed three singles, a three-run home run and hit a batter while throwing 16 of his 29 pitches for strikes. It's not exactly what the Tigers or Mize's fantasy […]

Jeremy Pena Unlikely To Play Friday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that shortstop Jeremy Pena (knee) probably will not play on Friday in the series opener against the Washington Nationals. Pena left the game against the Minnesota Twins early due to discomfort in his right knee, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. With Aledmys Diaz also dealing […]

Bryce Harper Has A UCL Tear

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said that the team had another test done on outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) last week that showed a small tear in his UCL. Dr. ElAttrache confirmed the small tear on Thursday morning. Harper will be shut down from throwing for four weeks, with the hope that he'll resume a throwing […]

Lucas Sims Has Bulging Disc In Back

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that closer Lucas Sims (back) has a "bulging disc" in his back. "He started some light exercises today, core strengthening. I can't tell you how long. From all of my experience, I still don't have a prediction on that. I haven't heard anyone talk about it being long term," […]

Jerry Jeudy Arrested Thursday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested on Thursday and is "being held at the Arapahoe Co. jail on charges of second-degree criminal tampering with a domestic-violence enhancer, a misdemeanor. He's on a no-bond hold. He's innocent until proven guilty.” There is a possibility that the 23-year-old will face a suspension from the NFL […]

Marcus Semien Getting A Breather Thursday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. After a record-setting year last year in Toronto, Semien has had a rough start to his first season in Texas. He has gone hitless in his last 16 at-bats with five strikeouts in the last four […]

Browns Agree With Third-Rounder David Bell

The Cleveland Browns agreed to a four-year, $4.894 million deal with third-round wide receiver David Bell on Thursday, according to his agent. Bell put up impressive numbers at Purdue, but he's not very fast and could struggle at the next level. The 21-year-old could be an option out of the slot in his rookie season […]

Lions Reach Deal With First-Rounder Jameson Williams

The Detroit Lions and first-round wide receiver Jameson Williams agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal on Thursday, according to a source. The deal includes a fifth-year team option. The Lions have now locked up both of their first-round selections in Williams and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who was the second overall pick. Detroit […]

Whit Merrifield Back In Leadoff Spot Thursday

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff on Thursday against Texas Rangers left-hander Taylor Hearn. Merrifield went 3-for-4 with his first home run of the season on Wednesday, so he has earned a trip back to the leadoff spot for the first time since April 26. […]

Pirates Claim Tyler Beede Off Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Tyler Beede off waivers on Thursday, according to sources. Beede was designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants on May 5, and he was a former first-round pick out of Vanderbilt back in 2014. The 28-year-old made 22 starts for the Giants in 2019, but he's made only seven […]

Brian Anderson To Play In Rehab Game Thursday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson will play in a minor league rehab game on Thursday night with Single-A Jupiter. Anderson is getting close to returning to the major league roster after landing on the COVID-19 injured list. The 28-year-old should return to Miami's lineup for the weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson is […]

Jose Devers Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Devers (shoulder) is starting his minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Thursday. Once Devers is fully cleared, he's expected to be assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville. The 22-year-old is working his way back from season-ending right shoulder surgery last August. He could eventually be called up to the big-league roster […]

Andrew Vaughn Not Expected To Be Activated Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is not expected to be activated from the injured list on Thursday in time for the game against the New York Yankees on the first day that he's eligible to return. Vaughn has been sidelined since May 2 due to a bruised hand, but he will get a […]

Reds Place Lucas Sims On The Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed closer Lucas Sims (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with lower back spasms. The move is retroactive to May 11. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of right-hander Robert Dugger from Triple-A Louisville, recalled right-hander Jared Solomon from Louisville and optioned right-hander Dauri Moreta to Louisville. This […]

Padres Close To Signing Robinson Cano

The San Diego Padres are close to signing free-agent second baseman Robinson Cano, according to sources. The New York Mets released Cano on Sunday after he hit only .195 with one home run, three RBI and three runs scored in his first 12 games of the season. However, the 39-year-old had an .896 OPS in […]

Adam Wainwright Could Return To Rotation Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright has cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and threw a bullpen session on Thursday, potentially lining him up to return from the injured list to start on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. Wainwright tested positive for the virus almost a week ago, but he has no symptoms and […]

Luis Gil Called Up To Start Against White Sox

The New York Yankees recalled right-hander Luis Gil from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in order for him to start on Thursday night against the Chicago White Sox. The 23-year-old Dominican made his first six major league starts in pinstripes last year, posting a solid 3.07 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 19 walks and 38 strikeouts in 29 […]

Ryan Mountcastle Not Playing Thursday Against Cards

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Mountcastle is considered day-to-day and will miss his second straight game due to a sore left wrist. Hopefully the 25-year-old slugger will be available over the weekend for his fantasy managers. Through his first 28 […]