Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers Again Friday

Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league-tying 25th home run of the season on Friday in the team's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Guerrero is now tied with San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. for the major league lead in long balls after Tatis put on […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits First Career Leadoff Home Run

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit his first career leadoff home run (24th of the season) in the 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. It was also the hardest-hit (116.1 mph) leadoff homer by any player since Statcast was introduced in 2015. Ohtani's homer traveled an estimated 453 feet […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Passing On Home Run Derby

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. said on Friday that he won't be participating in this year's Home Run Derby, largely because he doesn't want to risk further injury to his tender left shoulder. After the announcement, he proceeded to hit three home runs in the team's 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, raising […]

Bengals Impressed With Auden Tate

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said he's been really impressed with wide receiver Auden Tate during offseason practices. "He sometimes gets forgotten, but he has a really unique skill set that makes him one of the best out there in terms of contested catches," Callahan said. "And he's huge. As a fourth receiver, he's […]

Joe Burrow Has Looked Good

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's every move during offseason practices was closely followed, and coaches and teammates have been raving about the increased velocity on his passes. Burrow adapted well last year without an offseason or preseason, and everyone has been buzzing about the offenses potential in his second year with the addition of first-round […]

Taijuan Walker With Another Solid Start On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker continued his excellent season in his first year with the Mets in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Walker picked up a no-decision, but he struck out five and walked only one while allowing just one earned run in his five innings […]

Brewers Could Be A Landing Spot For Trevor Story

The Milwaukee Brewers could be a potential landing spot for Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story. The two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner is expected to be traded, and the Rockies are listening to offers ahead of next month's trade deadline. The Brewers acquired Willy Adames from the Tampa Bay Rays last month, but they could […]

Danny Coulombe Starting Friday Against Indians

Minnesota Twins left-hander Danny Coulombe will make the start on Friday evening in his Twins debut against the Cleveland Indians. It will be a bullpen game, so fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting Coulombe to go deep into this ballgame. The 31-year-old southpaw had a fantastic 1.77 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB in 14 relief […]

Noah Syndergaard Does Some Light Jogging

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) did some light jogging in the outfield before the first game of the team's doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Syndergaard was shut down for six weeks in late-May after experiencing a setback with his surgically repaired right elbow during a rehab start in the minor […]

Spencer Howard To Start Monday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said he expects starting pitcher Spencer Howard to start on Monday at the Cincinnati Reds, which will push right-hander Vince Velasquez to Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. No reason has been given for the switch. Howard has been up and down in his second major league season, going 0-2 with […]

Eduardo Escobar Returns To D-Backs Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Escobar is back at the hot corner and is hitting third against Padres right-hander Chris Paddack. The veteran infielder missed the whole first half of the week after he strained his right quadriceps on Sunday, […]

Daniel Hudson Could Throw Bullpen Soon

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he's hoping that relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) will be able to throw a bullpen session either Monday or Tuesday. Hudson has been on the injured list since June 12 with elbow inflammation. The veteran right-hander has been throwing on flat ground and is nearing his return. The 34-year-old […]

Jeurys Familia Expected To Return Next Week

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia's (hip) inflammation has been subsiding, and the expectation is that he will return from the injured list when he's eligible next week. The Mets are slowing getting healthier as we approach the All-Star break. Familia has a 3.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB over 22 1/3 innings […]

Michael Kopech Making Excellent Progress

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he saw "excellent progress" from relief pitcher Michael Kopech's (hamstring) simulated game on Friday. The plan is for Kopech to throw another simulated game on Monday. After that, the White Sox will determine if the right-hander will need to go on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old has […]

Marcus Stroman Expected To Make Next Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hip) "expects to make his next start," according to manager Luis Rojas. Stroman, who left his last start early due to left hip soreness, could take the mound next on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander gave the Mets and fantasy managers a huge scare in his […]

Mark Canha Lands On The Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Mark Canha (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left hip strain. Infielder Vimael Machin was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Canha suffered the hip injury in Thursday's ball game. He's produced well for the A's and fantasy managers this year, batting .255/.375/.450 with 12 […]

Phillies Place Sam Coonrod On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Sam Coonrod (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right forearm tendinitis. The move is retroactive to June 24. In corresponding moves, infielder Nick Maton and right-hander Neftali Feliz were called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Right-hander David Hale was designated for assignment. On the year, Coonrod […]

Mets Expect Brandon Nimmo Back Next Week

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team expects outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) back at some point next week. Nimmo has been out since May 2, but his return will be excellent news for both the Mets and fantasy managers. The 28-year-old was slashing .318/.430/.439 with a home run, seven runs scored, eight RBI […]

Morgan Moses Signs One-Year Deal With Jets

Former Washington Football Team offensive tackle Morgan Moses is signing a one-year deal worth $3.6 million in base salary with the New York Jets on Friday, according to a source. Moses has never made a Pro Bowl, but he's coming off arguably the best season of his career and should be an upgrade over the […]

Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase Haven't Missed A Beat

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said his connection with rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is "right back to where it was" after the two were a record-setting duo at LSU. Their pre-established chemistry factored into the Bengals decision to draft Chase at No. 5 overall in this year's NFL draft. The two studied film together […]

Giants Waive Ryquell Armstead

The New York Giants waived former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead on Thursday. Armstead didn't play at all in 2020 while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list with the Jaguars, but he did manage to catch 14 of his 24 targets for 144 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season in 2019. The 24-year-old former […]

Ke'Shawn Vaughn's Chances Could Hinge On Special Teams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians would like to see more of second-year running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn in the offense, but Arians said Vaughn's chances of playing could hinge on special teams. "Ke'Shawn's made a nice move but he has to be a better special teams players right now because of what's in front […]

Antonio Gibson Has Shown Improvement

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson has shown plenty of improvement during offseason practices this year. "It's like night and day," running backs coach Randy Jordan said. Transitioning from playing mostly receiver in college, Gibson rushed for 795 yards and 11 touchdowns in his rookie season in 2020. He averaged 4.34 yards per carry […]

Miles Boykin, James Proche II On The Bubble?

Baltimore Ravens wide receivers Miles Boykin and James Proche II could be on the roster bubble during training camp. Marquise Brown, Sammy Watkins and rookie Rashod Bateman are easily the team's three best receivers, and Devin Duvernay's and rookie Tylan Wallace's spots are also secure. Boykin and Proche have performed reasonably well in offseason practices, […]

Jaylon Moore, Josh Oliver Standing Out

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jaylon Moore, who spent last season on the practice squad, was involved in every offseason practice and made highlight-reel-type catches in several of them. With a ton of receivers ahead of him on the practice squad, it's unlikely that Moore will make the roster. However, his improvement this year has been […]

J.K. Dobbins To Be More Involved In Passing Game

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins had an impressive rookie season, but the coaches have been vocal about their desire to get him more involved in the passing game in 2021. Dobbins has shown this offseason that's he's more than capable of contributing in the passing game out of the backfield. He was regularly involved […]

Rashod Bateman Hasn't Looked Like A Rookie

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman, the first of the team's first-round picks this year, has not looked like a rookie during offseason workouts, and the players and coaches have praised him. There were questions following the draft about where Bateman would fit in the team's wide receiver hierarchy and how quickly he could […]

Alex Collins Looks Trimmer And Faster

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins received the most repetitions of any Seattle running back during offseason practices with Chris Carson (personal), Rashaad Penny (knee) and Travis Homer (calf) not practicing, and he looks trimmer and faster than he did in his first stint with the team in his rookie season in 2016 when he […]

Trey Sermon Has Made A Strong First Impression

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon was drafted this year to provide depth behind veterans Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. with an eye on a bigger role in the future. But Sermon's future might come sooner than later with Wilson out four to six months after meniscus surgery and with Mostert dealing […]

Trai Turner Agrees With Steelers Thursday

Former Pro Bowl offensive guard Trai Turner agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. It comes on the same day that the team released long-time guard David DeCastro (ankle), who is considering retirement. Turner was released by the Los Angeles Chargers after […]