Amari Cooper's Contract Demands Are High

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper's contract demands on an extension have been deemed shockingly high by the Cowboys, with the team viewing the floor of his contract at $16 million annually. The team's contract talks aren't moving as fast with Cooper as they are with quarterback Dak Prescott. Dallas would like to get a […]

Martavis Bryant To Apply For Reinstatement In Coming Weeks

Free-agent suspended wide receiver Martavis Bryant said that he plans to apply for reinstatement in the coming weeks. The disappointing and oft-suspended wideout caught 19 passes for 266 yards (14.0 average) and no touchdowns in just eight games for the Raiders in 2018 before he was suspended late in the year. There's a chance he […]

Mecole Hardman Impresses Andy Reid

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Mecole Hardman, a second-round pick, impressed head coach Andy Reid during rookie minicamp this weekend. Reid said that Hardman's route running was brutal at first, but the speedster continued to improve each time he ran routes. There's a good possibility that Tyreek Hill is suspended indefinitely by the league […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Might Not Play Much

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside might not play much in his rookie season if the other receivers and tight ends on the roster stay healthy. Philly's fourth receiver in 2018 didn't play more than 29 offensive snaps in a single game. With the Eagles trying to use more two-tight end sets this season, the […]

Eagles Open To Extension For Carson Wentz

Philadelphia Eagles executive Howie Roseman and owner Jeffrey Lurie have been open about their desire to sign quarterback Carson Wentz to a long-term contract extension. Lurie said the team "absolutely" would be willing to ink Wentz sooner than later. “This guy is going to be a great player for the Philadelphia Eagles for a long […]

Avisail Garcia Resting Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Brandon Lowe will get the nod in right field and will bat leadoff against Diamondbacks starter Taylor Clarke, who will be making his first big league start. Lowe has a hit in all six games so far in May (9-for-24, .375) […]

Dez Bryant Resumes Running

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant (Achilles) posted a video of himself on Instagram on Monday coming out of a stance, running a route, catching a pass and falling to the ground. "First time running in a long time," Bryant wrote in the post. "Building confidence." Bryant signed with the Saints in 2018 but tore his […]

Philip Rivers Not Worried About Contract

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said he has no problem playing out the final year of his current deal in 2019. "I really have no goal, or see it playing a certain way. I really don’t. I’m very at peace with where it is right now. I’m under contract this season and I’m excited […]

Jason Pierre-Paul To Get Second Opinion On Neck

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) will receive a second opinion on his neck injury that he suffered last week after being involved in a single-car crash, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Despite his advanced age, JPP led the team in sacks in 2018 with 12.5 after being traded over by the […]

Dallas Keuchel Not Settling On Open Market

Free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel continues to be available on the open market, but he continues to hold firm for what he thinks is fair value. The 31-year-old is healthy after posting a 3.74 ERA in 200-plus innings for the Astros last season, but teams are hesitant to give up a draft pick for less […]

Cam Newton Feeling Great

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) said his rehab from offseason shoulder surgery is going "unbelievable" and he hopes to throw before training camp. "I'm feeling great now," Newton told ESPN. "I feel like I do have full strength right now. But me telling the doctor, that is different than, you know, whatever the clearance […]

Raisel Iglesias Not Happy With Usage

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias, who has a career-worst 4.86 ERA and has already lost five games, disagrees with the way the team has been using him in some games this year. Iglesias is trying to adapt to the lack of control on his slider, and he entered a tie game in the ninth inning […]

Travis Homer Could Be Third-Down Back

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Travis Homer, the team's sixth-round draft pick, has been lauded for his receiving abilities and could be in play to see work on third downs in 2019. He will be given every chance to make the team's roster and is a very intriguing option. Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny figure […]

James Shields Getting Looks From Three Teams

Free-agent starting pitcher James Shields remains focused on continuing his major league career, and officials from the Tigers, Indians and Rangers have observed his throwing sessions in recent weeks, according to sources. The 37-year-old wasn't close to signing with a team as of Monday night, but his market is expected to take shape in the […]

Giants Call Up Mac Williamson

The San Francisco Giants recalled outfielder Mac Williamson from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday after he hit .378 with a 1.215 OPS in the minors, including three home runs on Monday night. He had nine home runs on the season on the farm. He has showed more plate discipline this year with 11 walks in his […]

Aaron Hicks Looks Rusty In First Rehab Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) was 0-for-4 in his first game in the Florida State League on Monday with two fly outs, a strikeout and a ground out in eight innings played. He's expected to play around 10 games in the minors before coming off the injured list to make his 2019 season […]

Cody Bellinger To Be Outfielder Moving Forward

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (shoulder) returned to the lineup on Monday after missing two games with a slight dislocation of his right shoulder while diving for a ball at first base on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts said that Bellinger will be an outfielder going forward. Center fielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) is out indefinitely […]

Jason Castro Day-To-Day

Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro left the game early on Monday night with a right elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch. He's listed as day-to-day. Castro has actually exceeded expectations with the bat so far, hitting .244/.380/.585 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 41 at-bats as he splits time with Mitch […]

Yan Gomes Has Forearm Contusion

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes was forced to leave the game on Monday night and was diagnosed with a left forearm contusion after being hit by a pitch. Tests came back negative and Gomes is day-to-day for now. The backstop has two home runs and 10 RBI on the season as he shares time with […]

A.J. Pollock Out At Least Six Weeks

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) will be out at least six weeks after undergoing surgery to clear up an infection in his right elbow. Doctors inserted a catheter into his left biceps to deliver antibiotics to the affected area in his right arm. The infection is near where he had surgery in 2016 […]

A.J. Puk Throwing To Hitters

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (elbow) has been throwing to hitters in extended spring training. Once he's deemed ready, Puk will join a minor league affiliate to begin his 2019 season. He's recovering from Tommy John surgery and might be an option for Oakland's rotation in the second half of the season. The southpaw […]

Blake Treinen Unlikely To Land On Injured List

Oakland Athletics closer Blake Treinen (elbow) has been showing improvement over the last few days and is expected to avoid the injured list. The righty has been unavailable the last two days with what the team thinks is right elbow tendinitis, but he should be fine in the long run. An exam on Monday didn't […]

Jason Vargas Lands On Injured List

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Jason Vargas on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, Corey Oswalt was called up from Triple-A Syracuse. He's an option to make some starts in Vargas' place in the rotation, but he'd only be a streamer in the deepest of […]

Dustin Pedroia To Play In Three Straight Rehab Games This Week

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is scheduled to start three straight rehab games from Tuesday through Thursday this week. If he gets through that, one would expect that he'd be activated from the injured list. However, with Michael Chavis seemingly taking over the starting second base duties with his hot bat, there […]

Tommy John Surgery Recommended For Carlos Rodon

The first opinion Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow) received suggested Tommy John surgery. The team is awaiting the results of a second doctor's opinion, but it's not looking good so far for the left-hander. If Rodon does indeed have elbow reconstruction, he'd be out the rest of this year part of the […]

Austin Meadows Hoping To Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (thumb) went through a full workout on Monday and will go through another one on Tuesday. He thinks he'll be able to get into some rehab games this week and is "shooting for" a return this weekend against the Yankees. The 24-year-old was a revelation for the Rays and […]

Wade LeBlanc To Throw Live BP This Week

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc (oblique) threw off a bullpen mound on Monday and will throw live batting practice later this week. The left-hander could move to a rehab assignment after that. Barring setbacks, LeBlanc could return to Seattle's starting rotation later this month. He's not much to look at in mixed fantasy leagues, […]

Kyle Seager Close To Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (hand) is progressing in his rehab program, and manager Scott Servais said he'll start a rehab assignment "shortly." Seager can't come off the 60-day injured list until May 25, but fantasy owners in need of a third baseman might want to consider adding him and stashing him now. Once […]

Edwin Encarnacion Dealing With Sore Shoulder

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) has been dealing with a sore shoulder, but he has continued to serve as the DH for the M's. It's not serious enough to keep the veteran slugger out of the lineup completely, so it's not much to worry about. The 36-year-old homered on both Saturday and Sunday […]

Kevin Gausman Appealing Suspension

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is appealing the five-game suspension he was handed down for throwing at Miami Marlins starter Jose Urena. Gausman made his start against the Cubs on Monday and allowed seven hits and three earned runs while walking four and striking out six in 4 1/3 innings to take the loss. […]