Torrey Smith Takes A Pay Cut

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith agreed to take a pay cut of $2 million this year, according to a source. Smith was due a non-guaranteed $5 million salary in 2019 but is now owed a base salary of $2 million with $1 million more in incentives. The move creates $2 million in salary cap […]

Cam Newton Resumes Throwing Regulation Football

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) has started throwing a regulation-sized football, according to a league source. Newton is coming off his second straight offseason shoulder surgery and hadn't thrown overhand during public workouts so far this spring. The Panthers won't rush the start quarterback along through the process, but he's expected to participate in […]

Jon Duplantier To Make First Start Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier will make his first major league start on Friday against the Mets. The 24-year-old right-hander is the team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's allowed three runs while walking five and striking out 12 in 12 relief innings over five appearances at the major league level this […]

Justin Turner Out With Hamstring Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) felt some tightness in his hamstring while scoring on Wednesday night, which is why he's out of the lineup on Thursday. Manager Dave Roberts said the team is trying to "get ahead of it," and Turner will be available to pinch hit on Thursday. It sounds as […]

Felix Hernandez To Throw Off Mound Early Next Week

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) is scheduled to throw off a mound on Monday or Tuesday. The veteran starter has been out since May 11 and sports an ugly 1-4 record, 6.52 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings in eight starts for the M's this season. He allowed nine […]

Hunter Strickland To Throw Off Mound Sunday

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) will throw off a bullpen mound on Sunday for the first time since suffering a right lat strain. Strickland, who should get the closer's gig back when he returns, could return in mid- to late-June. He's 0-1 on the year with a messy 11.57 ERA, but he had two […]

Wilson Ramos Gets The Day Off Thursday

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Tomas Nido will do the catching and will hit eighth against Dodgers left-handed starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu. Nido is just 7-for-35 (.200) with two homers and five RBI this season and Ryu has been one of the stingiest starting pitchers in […]

Domingo Santana Sitting Out Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Jay Bruce is getting the start in left field and will bat seventh against Angels opener Luis Garcia. Bruce, who is hitting just .206 on the season, is always a boom/bust DFS play for his home run acumen -- he has 13 […]

Travis Shaw To Rejoin Team Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw (wrist) will rejoin the team after the Triple-A series this weekend, according to manager Craig Counsell. Shaw's role will be uncertain, as he was hitting a brutal .163/.266/.281 with four home runs and eight RBI in his 135 at-bats before getting injured. With rookie Keston Hiura handling himself at second […]

Didi Gregorius Could Return Next Week

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) could return on the team's upcoming road trip to Toronto and Cleveland which starts next Tuesday. He will be able to return once he's able to play nine innings at shortstop in back-to-back rehab games, according to manager Aaron Boone. Gregorius has two hits in 10 at-bats with […]

Hayden Hurst Puts On Muscle

Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst said that he put on 20 pounds of muscle in the offseason and has something to prove in 2019. The 25-year-old first-round pick only had 13 receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown in 12 games in his rookie season. He lost time due to injury but still has […]

Mike Trout Back In Lineup, Shohei Ohtani Out Against Lefty

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (foot) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday and is hitting second against Mariners left-handed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. Trout sat out on Wednesday as a precaution with a sore foot. Get the superstar back into all lineups. With a lefty on the mound, designated hitter Shohei Ohtani […]

Red Sox-Yankees Postponed Thursday

The game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees on Thursday has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up on Aug. 3. It remains to be seen, but Red Sox lefty Chris Sale and Yankees southpaw J.A. Happ figure to be moved back to face each other on Friday […]

Dontrell Hilliard Making An Impression

Cleveland Browns running backs coach Stump Mitchell said that running back Dontrell Hilliard is making an impression in offseason workouts in the absence of Duke Johnson. Hilliard could be the bridge to suspended running back Kareem Hunt behind Nick Chubb if Johnson is traded. Hilliard was an undrafted rookie in 2018 and had zero carries […]

Darren Sproles Open To Playing In 2019

Free-agent running back Darren Sproles, who will turn 36 in June, remains open to playing in 2019, but he might want to play for one of the Eagles, Saints or Chargers, ESPN's Adam Schefter said on 97.5 the Fanatic. Sproles still has some quickness and elusiveness, but he's only been able to play in nine […]

Nick Kingham To Start Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Nick Kingham will make the start on Saturday against the Brewers, according to manager Clint Hurdle. If Jordan Lyles (hamstring) gets through his bullpen session on Thursday without issue, he'll make the start on Sunday. Kingham has an atrocious 8.28 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in 12 outings (three starts) for the Bucs […]

Giancarlo Stanton To See Live At-Bats Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) ran on the field and hit in the cages on Thursday, and manager Aaron Boone said the slugger is expected to ramp up with live at-bats soon. Stanton has been out since early April and was recently pulled off his minor league rehab assignment after injuring his calf. […]

Joey Gallo Back In Lineup Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo (wrist) is back in the lineup on Thursday and is hitting fifth against Royals starting pitcher Jake Junis. Gallo sat out with a minor wrist injury on Wednesday, but you need to get him back into your lineups in all formats. The 25-year-old is having a breakout year with a […]

Alex Gordon Sitting Against Southpaw

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Rangers left-handed starting pitcher Mike Minor. Chris Owings is getting the start in left field and will bat seventh. Owings has only 18 hits in 131 at-bats (.137) for the Royals this year with two home runs, nine RBI and […]

Jorge Polanco, Miguel Sano Taking The Day Off

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco and third baseman Miguel Sano are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Ehire Adrianza is hitting seventh and is at shortstop, while Marwin Gonzalez is at the hot corner and is batting second against Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton. Luis Arraez is playing second base and batting sixth. Gonzalez […]

Mark Walton Could Be No. 3 Back

Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton has impressed as a receiver during organized team activities and has a real chance to beat out seventh-round pick Myles Gaskin for the No. 3 running back spot behind Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage. A fourth-round pick of the Bengals last year, Walton had 14 carries for 34 yards […]

Kevin Kiermaier, Ji-Man Choi Out Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and first baseman Ji-Man Choi are not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Twins left-handed starter Martin Perez. Guillermo Heredia is in center field and is hitting eighth, while Brandon Lowe is hitting seventh and moving to first base. Christian Arroyo draws in at the hot corner and […]

Ryan Braun Sitting Against Bucs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Ben Gamel gets the start in left field in his place and will hit leadoff against Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove. Gamel isn't a terrible low-priced DFS play on Thursday out of the leadoff spot against a pitcher that has struggled this […]

Neil Walker Has Quad Strain

Updating a previous report, Miami Marlins first baseman Neil Walker (quadriceps) is dealing with a right quadriceps strain and is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early on Thursday. The 33-year-old will surely miss some time with this injury and might need to go on the injured list. He's hitting a nice .295/.375/.443 on […]

Clint Frazier Not In Lineup Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Cameron Maybin will replace him in right field and will hit eighth against Red Sox left-handed starting pitcher Chris Sale in the series opener against the division-rival Red Sox. Maybin is hitting a nice .282 in his 71 at-bats for the […]

Michael Chavis Sitting Out Against Yankees

Boston Red Sox second baseman Michael Chavis is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Eduardo Nunez will get the start at the keystone and will hit seventh against Yankees left-handed starting pitcher J.A. Happ. In 24 career at-bats against Happ, Nunez is hitting .250 with two RBI. Steve Pearce, who is starting at first […]

Neil Walker Injured Thursday

Miami Marlins first baseman Neil Walker (leg) injured his leg running to first on Thursday and was removed from the game early. Walker was hitless with a walk in three plate appearances before departing. The veteran infielder has been one of Miami's best hitters, which isn't saying much, hitting .295/.375/.443 with four homers and 14 […]

Willie Snead Loses Weight

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead said he dropped 10 pounds this offseason as he was focused on getting more separation and adding speed. In a weak receiver room, Snead is expected to be Baltimore's No. 1 wide receiver this year after catching 62 passes for 651 yards and one touchdown in his first season […]

Adam Frazier Dropped To Eighth, Kevin Newman Leading Off

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier is being dropped from the leadoff spot to the No. 8 spot in the batting order on Thursday against Brewers starting pitcher Chase Anderson. Shortstop Kevin Newman will become a DFS sleeper in the leadoff spot on Thursday. Newman isn't known for his bat really, but he's hit .347/.410/.493 […]

Damien Williams Is The Starter

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said that running back "Damien Williams is our starter, and we expect him to excel in that role." Williams has never been a go-to back in his five seasons in the NFL and had a career-high 50 carries for 256 yards (5.1 average) and four touchdowns in his […]