Browns Won't Give Duke Johnson Away

The Cleveland Browns have been getting calls on running back Duke Johnson, but they won't just give him away. Johnson basically landed on the trade block this offseason when the team signed Kareem Hunt, even though he'll be suspended for eight games in 2019. Johnson comes cheap this year and is one of the more […]

Austin Meadows, Ji-Man Choi Sitting Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows and first baseman Ji-Man Choi are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Guillermo Heredia is starting in right field and batting sixth, while Yandy Diaz is at first base and hitting leadoff. Christian Arroyo is at the hot corner and is batting ninth. […]

Blue Jays Acquire Socrates Brito

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Socrates Brito from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Rodrigo Orozco. The 26-year-old Brito might actually have more of a chance at playing time in Toronto than he did in San Diego. He's a career .202/.229/.351 hitter in 82 games over three seasons […]

Matt Adams Starting Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams is starting at first base and is batting fifth on Tuesday against Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin. Ryan Zimmerman will start on the bench. Adams is a much better hitter against righties than against lefties, so he'll be an intriguing power bat on the cheap in DFS for Tuesday's […]

Francisco Lindor Could Be Out Three Weeks

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle) could be out for at least three weeks. The Indians are expected to get a more clear timetable on Wednesday. It's a tough break for fantasy owners and the Indians, as Lindor is one of the best all-around players in baseball when he's healthy. The 25-year-old switch-hitter batted .277/.352/.519 […]

Anthony Swarzak Expected To Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after missing most of spring training with a lingering issue in his right shoulder. The 33-year-old was excellent for the White Sox and Brewers in 2017, but he was 0-2 with a 6.15 ERA in just 29 […]

Daniel Murphy Out At Least A Month

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black announced on Tuesday that first baseman Daniel Murphy will miss at least one month due to the avulsion fracture of his left index finger. He suffered the injury fielding a ground ball on Friday and remained in the game to go 1-for-5 with a single. Some combination of Mark Reynolds, […]

Giants Acquire Kevin Pillar

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Kevin Pillar from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Alen Hanson, reliever Derek Law and pitching prospect Juan DePaula. The 30-year-old Pillar is an elite defender, but his fantasy value in NL-only leagues will fall moving from a hitter's paradise to the pitching-friendly environment in […]

Cowboys Extend Randy Gregory Into 2020

The Dallas Cowboys gave suspended defensive end Randy Gregory a one-year extension through the 2020 season. $310,000 of his existing 2019 salary has been converted to a signing bonus. Even though Gregory is suspended indefinitely by the NFL, the Cowboys are holding out hope that he will play in 2019. If he does end up […]

Reshad Jones Working Out With Team

Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones, who is scheduled to be the team's highest-paid player in 2019, is attending the team's voluntary offseason program this week, according to a source. Jones is a possible trade target after June 1. The 31-year-old had 72 total tackles, three interceptions (one touchdown) and nine passes defensed in 14 games […]

Patriots Agree To New Deal With Michael Bennett

The New England Patriots and defensive end Michael Bennett agreed to a reworked two-year deal on Tuesday with a base value of $16.75 million, including a $4 million signing bonus, according to sources. The move saves the Pats $700,000 in salary cap space this season. New England acquired Bennett from the Eagles this offseason in […]

Chris Harris Jr. Won't Attend Offseason Workouts

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who is in the final year of his deal and is open to an extension, will not show up to the first day of the team's offseason activities, according to a source. The Broncos are also interested in locking Harris up long term, but they'd like to wait until […]

Not Much Happening Between Patriots, Stephen Gostkowski

There isn't much happening between the New England Patriots and free-agent kicker Stephen Gostkowski, according to a source. Gostkowski has made 87.4 percent of his kicks in his New England career in 128 games and remains one of the most consistent kickers in football, so it'd be a surprise if the Patriots let him walk […]

Bears Excited About Cordarrelle Patterson

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is excited about the possibilities that wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson brings to the offense. The speedy former first-round pick will also help the team's return game on special teams. "He's going to play with the offense and he's going to have a role," Nagy said. Like he was used […]

Redskins May Be Interested In Josh Rosen

The Washington Redskins are doing their due diligence on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen this offseason despite acquiring Case Keenum from the Broncos. The Cardinals may opt to trade Rosen if they select Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray with the first overall pick of the draft. Rosen, the No. 10 selection in the first round last […]

Braves, Ronald Acuna Finalizing Extension

The Atlanta Braves and outfielder Ronald Acuna are finalizing an eight-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to league sources. The deal also includes two options for $17 million apiece with a $10 million buyout on each option. The trend of young superstars signing extensions with their clubs continues. Acuna, just 21 years old, […]

Peter Alonso To Sit Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso, who hit his first major league home run on Monday, will rest in favor of Dominic Smith on Tuesday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Alonso, 24, has seven hits in 17 at-bats (.412) in his first big league season and also has two runs and six RBI, so […]

Blue Jays Acquire Pitching Prospect Juan DePaula

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitching prospect Juan DePaula, infielder Alen Hanson and relief pitcher Derek Law from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Kevin Pillar. With Pillar now out of the picture, it could clear the way for Anthony Alford, the team's No. 11 prospect. He hit just .238/.314/.339 with […]

Jacob Nix Won't Have Tommy John Surgery

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jacob Nix (elbow) has elected to rehab instead of undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after an MRI exam showed a small ulnar collateral ligament tear in his elbow. The good news is that Nix's velocity had been up even as he was feeling tightness in his elbow that led to […]

X-Rays Negative On Juan Lagares

New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares' X-rays on his finger came back negative on Monday night after he was hit by a pitch while attempting to bunt. He went 1-for-3 with a homer, two runs and an RBI before leaving, so it was a good game for the defensive-minded center fielder. The 30-year-old has never […]

Clint Frazier To See Frequent Playing Time

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is expected to see regular playing time in left field while Giancarlo Stanton is on the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. Mike Tauchman started in left on Monday, but Frazier could start the next two games. The 24-year-old had seven hits in 49 spring at-bats (.143) with […]

Chiefs Acquire Emmanuel Ogbah Monday

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah from the Cleveland Browns on Monday in exchange for safety Eric Murray, according to a source. Ogbah was expendable once the Browns acquired pass rusher Olivier Vernon from the Giants. The 25-year-old has 12.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in his three seasons with the Chiefs […]

Andrew Heaney To Receive Cortisone Shot

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney's CT scan showed "chronic changes to his elbow." He will receive a cortisone shot and will be cleared to start throwing again in seven to 10 days. The left-hander has the stuff to be the team's fantasy ace and to be valuable in all fantasy leagues, but he […]

Duke Johnson Asks To Be Traded

The representatives for Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson have asked the team to trade him, according to a league source. The Jets, Texans and Eagles have all been interested in Johnson since the Browns signed Kareem Hunt in February, and other teams have inquired as well. Johnson also didn't show up to voluntary offseason […]

Jaguars Sign Alfred Blue

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent running back Alfred Blue to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. In five seasons with the Texans, Blue had 2,407 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground while catching 69 passes for 470 yards. He rushed for only 499 yards and two touchdowns over a full season last year with […]

C.J. Anderson Reaches Agreement With Lions

The Detroit Lions reached an agreement on an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent running back C.J. Anderson on Monday, according to a source. Anderson only had 24 carries in nine games with the Panthers in 2018 before being released. He was picked up late in the year by the Rams to help fill in for […]

Chris Bassitt To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (shin) will make a rehab start for Single-A Stockton on Thursday. Bassitt had a fine 3.02 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 41 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings over 11 outings (seven starts) for the A's in 2018 and should be a rotation option sometime later this month when he's ready […]

Red Sox Not Discussing Extension With J.D. Martinez

The Boston Red Sox have not yet engaged in contract-extension talks with outfielder J.D. Martinez, according to a source. Martinez, who is one of the best sluggers in the game, has opt outs in his contract each of the next three seasons. The 31-year-old was in the MVP conversation all year in 2018 after hitting […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Rehab Start Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (knee) is throwing a bullpen session on Monday in preparation for a minor league rehab start on Thursday. If everything goes well with his rehab start, the Dodgers may determine that Kershaw is ready to make his season debut after that. It'd be welcome news for his fantasy […]

Zack Cozart Taking Day Off

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is not in the starting lineup on Monday night. Infielder David Fletcher will start at third base and will hit ninth against Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez. Cozart is coming off an injury-plagued first season with the Halos in which he played in just 58 games. He's off […]