Touki Toussaint Returns To Majors, Earns Win In Relief

Atlanta Braves pitcher Touki Toussaint was called back up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday and reliever Shane Carle was optioned in a corresponding move. The 22-year-old might not be up for long, but he earned his second win of the season by allowing one run in four innings while striking out six and lowering his […]

Kerryon Johnson Is Healthy

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (knee), who missed the last six games of his rookie season with a knee injury, said he's back to his old self this offseason and is "ready to go." Johnson had 118 carries for 641 yards and three touchdowns in 2018 and also caught 32 passes for 213 yards […]

Eagles Sign Zach Brown

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent linebacker Zach Brown to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Brown was a Pro Bowler and second-team All-Pro in 2016 with the Bills, and he spent the last two seasons with the Redskins. The 29-year-old is an effective linebacker with 631 tackles, 17.5 sacks, seven interceptions and 20 pass breakups […]

Maxx Williams Signs With Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent tight end Maxx Williams to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. A second-round pick in 2015 by the Ravens, he was targeted only 17 times in 2018 and caught 16 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown. Williams played in only four games his sophomore season due to a serious […]

Yannick Ngakoue Absent From Workouts

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue has been absent from the team's offseason workouts after showing up for the first few days, according to a league source. The third-rounder in 2016 is entering 2019 with 29.5 sacks in three years and has emerged as one of the best young pass rushers in the NFL. He's […]

Roc Thomas Pleads Guilty To Marijuana Charge

Minnesota Vikings running back Roc Thomas was sentenced to three years of probation after he pleaded guilty to a felony marijuana possession charge from a January arrest. He will be required to undergo random testing and a chemical-dependency evaluation as part of his probation. Thomas could also face additional discipline from the NFL in the […]

Eugenio Suarez, Jose Peraza Out Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez and second baseman Jose Peraza are not in the starting lineup on Friday. Kyle Farmer is starting at the hot corner and is hitting seventh, while Derek Dietrich fills in at the keystone and is batting fifth against Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede. Dietrich is the one to own […]

Dexter Fowler Remains Out Of Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler remains out of the lineup on Friday due to the flu. He's been out since Sunday. It's a shame, too, as Fowler was finally starting to pick it up with the bat after a slow start to the season. Jose Martinez will continue to start in right field and […]

Jed Lowrie Could Move Rehab Soon

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) could move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Syracuse soon. He's getting closer to making his debut with the Mets after spraining the capsule in his knee. Lowrie was an All-Star with the A's in 2018, but he might be in a platoon situation with Todd Frazier at […]

Nick Senzel Called Up, Hitting Second In Debut

The Cincinnati Reds made it official on Friday by calling up top prospect Nick Senzel to the big leagues. He will bat second and play center field against Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede. Reliever Matt Bowman was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move and second baseman Scooter Gennett (groin) was moved to the 60-day […]

Juan Soto's MRI Comes Back Clean

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto's (back) MRI exam came back clean on Thursday. He was scratched from the lineup on Thursday due to back spasms and is listed as day-to-day for now. Soto also sat out on Wednesday, but he could be back in the lineup as early as Friday. The 20-year-old phenom is hitting […]

Nick Senzel Expected To Be Promoted Friday

All indications are that the Cincinnati Reds will call up third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel, their top prospect and No. 5 overall per MLB Pipeline, ahead of the Friday series opener against the Giants. The 23-year-old sprained his ankle late in spring training, otherwise he probably would've already been up in the majors. He's expected to […]

Shohei Ohtani To Be Activated Before Team's Next Homestand

The Los Angeles Angels are expected to activate designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) before the team returns home for their next homestand, which begins May 17, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Ohtani had Tommy John surgery last October and hasn't made his season debut. He won't pitch at all this year but needs to be […]

Corey Kluber Update Coming Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber fractured his elbow after he was hit by a line drive during his start on Wednesday, and he had a cast on his right arm when he boarded a flight to Cleveland. The Indians won't make an announcement on his potential return until Friday. An optimistic outlook has him […]

Freddy Peralta Could Lose Rotation Spot

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta could lose his rotation spot after getting bombed by the Rockies on Thursday in his return from the injured list. "We’re going to have to have a conversation about that," manager Craig Counsell said. Corbin Burnes is currently in the bullpen and Chase Anderson is injured, but either of […]

Eduardo Nunez Could Be Back Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez (back) went 2-for-3 with a home run in his third rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday as the designated hitter. He's been on the injured list since April 19 with a mid-back strain and was 0-for-8 in his first two games on the farm. Manager Alex Cora estimated […]

Josh Donaldson Expected To Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) should be good to go for this weekend, according to manager Brian Snitker. Donaldson is dealing with a minor calf injury but has missed the last three games after the same calf led to him missing most of the 2018 season. The team expects him back this weekend […]

Tyreek Hill Denies Child Abuse

The attorneys of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill issued a detailed denial of child-abuse allegations made against him on Thursday. They are also accusing Hill's fiancee of abusing the three-year-old son. Hill has denied playing any role in breaking his son's arm, and the attorneys noted that the injury was considered an accident […]

Kyler Murray Will Be Week 1 Starter

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said that rookie quarterback Kyler Murray will be the team's Week 1 starter on the Rich Eisen Show on Thursday. Murray was the No. 1 overall pick and should run head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense right from the start. The offensive line must protect him better than […]

Derrick Johnson To Retire With Chiefs

Free-agent linebacker Derrick Johnson will sign a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in order to retire. The 36-year-old was a first-round pick by KC in 2005 and played 13 seasons with the team. He was one of the top overall linebackers in his prime and was selected to four Pro Bowls and was […]

Chris Jones Not At Workouts

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones isn't present for the team's offseason workout program that started on April 15, according to multiple sources. The 24-year-old is coming off a breakout season in 2018 in which he had 15.5 sacks (third in the NFL), 29 quarterback hurries (fifth in the league) and 40 total tackles. […]

Redskins Decline Option On Josh Doctson

The Washington Redskins declined to pick up wide receiver Josh Doctson's fifth-year team option. Doctson has been a disappointment since being a first-round pick in 2016, and he has yet to see the breakout season that many have projected. The 26-year-old can become a free agent after the 2019 season. Doctson had 44 catches for […]

Packers Expected To Reach Extension With Kenny Clark

The Green Bay Packers are likely to sign defensive tackle Kenny Clark to a long-term contract extension before the start of the 2020 season. It was no surprise that the team exercised his fifth-year option on Wednesday. General manager Brian Gutenkunst called Clark "a dominant player on the defensive front" just last week. The 23-year-old […]

Raiders Re-Sign Doug Martin

The Oakland Raiders re-signed running back Doug Martin to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Steve Wyche. This comes a day after Isaiah Crowell tore his Achilles during a workout on Tuesday. He will likely miss the entire 2019 season. Martin had a fumbling issue in 2018 but otherwise […]

Kyle Rudolph On The Trade Block?

The Minnesota Vikings tried to trade tight end Kyle Rudolph before and during the NFL draft and then selected tight end Irv Smith in the second round, according to sources. “We believe Irv is a perfect fit for our new scheme offensively, what they want to do in terms of a mismatch guy,” Minnesota director […]

Vikings Decline Laquon Treadwell's Option

The Minnesota Vikings declined wide receiver Laquon Treadwell's fifth-year team option for 2020 on Wednesday. Treadwell has been a disappointment since being taken with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2016 draft. He'll make $1.804 million this year and can become a free agent next March. Treadwell has caught 56 passes for 517 yards […]

Jamaal Charles Retires With Chiefs

Running back Jamaal Charles officially retired on Wednesday after 11 professional seasons and signed a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 32-year-old was a third-round pick in 2008 and spent nine years in KC, becoming the team's all-time leading rusher with 7,260 yards, including five 1,000-yard seasons on the ground. Charles was a […]

Tony Pollard Could See Decent Playing Time

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard, a fourth-round pick, should see decent playing time in his first season. The Cowboys likely think he can make an immediate impact as depth behind Ezekiel Elliott. While Pollard could be used in a variety of ways to spell Elliott, he's unlikely to have standalone value for fantasy […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Paul DeJong, Yadier Molina Resting

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, shortstop Paul DeJong and catcher Yadier Molina are all getting breathers on Thursday. Matt Carpenter is at first base and is hitting third, Yairo Munoz is at the 6 and is batting eighth and Matt Wieters is doing the catching and batting seventh against Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg. […]

Ji-Man Choi, Kevin Kiermaier Out Against Southpaw

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier are both out of the lineup against Royals left-handed starter Danny Duffy on Thursday. Nathaniel Lowe is at first base and is batting eighth, while Guillermo Heredia is in center field and hitting ninth. Neither player is very attractive for DFS hitting that low […]