Texans, Jadeveon Clowney Not Close On New Deal

The Houston Texans and outside linebacker/defensive end Jadeveon Clowney are far apart in talks on a potential long-term extension, and the unsigned franchise player will not attend the offseason conditioning program or organized team activities as a result. There is no deal in sight or expected anytime soon. Clowney can be a difference-maker on defense […]

Lourdes Gurriel To Be Sent Down, Eric Sogard Coming Up

The Toronto Blue Jays will send infielder Lourdes Gurriel to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday and call up infielder Eric Sogard in a corresponding move. Gurriel hit just .175 with seven hits and no home runs while striking out 12 times and walking just thrice in 44 plate appearances to begin the season. The 25-year-old has […]

Jason Kipnis To Be Activated Monday

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (calf) will rejoin the team and come off the injured list on Monday for the start of the series with the Mariners. Infielder Brad Miller was designated for assignment on Sunday to make room for Kipnis. Miller had eight hits in 32 at-bats (.250) while sharing time at the […]

Chris Harris Jr. Won't Report To Minicamp This Week

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. will not report to the team's minicamp this week as he waits for a long-term contract extension. The Broncos aren't expected to give Harris a new deal until after the draft, but something should get done for one of the better shutdown corners in the NFL. The 29-year-old had […]

Austin Romine Will Be Ready For Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine said he is fine and will be ready to play on Tuesday after the off day on Monday. Romine was banged up after the game on Friday and sat out both Saturday and Sunday but was available off the bench. He's serving as the primary catcher right now with […]

Will Fuller Should Be Ready For Regular Season

HoustonTexans.com's Drew Dougherty said he'd be shocked if Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (knee) isn't ready to go for Week 1 of the 2019 season. Fuller's rehab from a torn ACL is going well, and head coach Bill O'Brien has said a few times that he should be ready for training camp this summer. […]

Mike Trout Continues To Improve

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) saw Dr. Steve Yoon in Los Angeles on Sunday, and ultrasound images showed further improvement to his groin. He will join the team in Texas on Monday and will continue to be evaluated. There's no guarantee that Trout will return to the lineup on Monday, but he looks […]

Nick Senzel Could Play In Games Next Week

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) has been hitting and running the bases and could get into an extended spring training game by the middle of next week. It was believed that Senzel was further off from game action, but it looks like he's been making good progress. The Reds will be cautious with […]

Dansby Swanson Not Playing Sunday Night

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday night. Johan Camargo will play the 6 and bat sixth against Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. Camargo has only four hits in his first 22 at-bats (.182) of the season and is facing one of the best pitchers in baseball this evening. […]

James Paxton Thinks He Was Tipping Pitches

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton thinks he was tipping his pitches in his start on April 10 against the Astros, with input from special advisor Carlos Beltran. The left-hander is now convinced that he was tipping his knuckle curveball with runners at second base, and he's making adjustments to correct the issue. He […]

Harrison Bader Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is dealing with right hamstring tightness, which is why he's not playing on Sunday in Mexico against the Reds. It's unclear how long this injury might sideline Bader, but his owners need to keep an eye on his status heading into next week. The 24-year-old gives the Cards excellent […]

Rich Hill To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) will make a rehab start and go four innings or 60 pitches on Wednesday at either Single-A Rancho Cucamonga or Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hill has yet to make his 2019 debut and will likely need at least two rehab outings before he […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu To Throw Aggressive Bullpen Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will throw an "aggressive" 40-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Ryu's groin injury isn't too serious, so he should be able to rejoin the Dodgers rotation shortly, barring any setbacks. Once he does, Julio Urias is likely to be moved to the bullpen […]

Jesus Luzardo Feeling Great

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) is feeling great but still isn't throwing yet. Luzardo, the team's top prospect and No. 12 overall, is recovering from a strained left shoulder. The left-hander has a ton of upside in Oakland's starting rotation and was excellent in spring training before his […]

Justin Turner, Kike Hernandez Resting Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and second baseman Kike Hernandez are both out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Max Muncy is taking over at third base and is hitting fifth, while Chris Taylor gets the start at the keystone and is batting seventh against Brewers starter Jhoulys Chacin. Alex Verdugo is also […]

Wil Myers Out With Thumb Ailment

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers hurt his thumb sliding into second base on Saturday and is not playing on Sunday. Hunter Renfroe is starting in left field and is hitting cleanup on Sunday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Myers is off to a good start this year, hitting .304 (17-for-56) with three long […]

Andrew Benintendi Injured Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi suffered a right foot contusion on Sunday when he fouled a ball off of himself. X-rays came back negative and he's listed as day-to-day. Benintendi doubled and struck out in his two plate appearances against the Orioles before departing. He could miss a game or two but appears to […]

Patriots Bring In Daniel Jones, Will Grier, Others

The New England Patriots visited with Duke quarterback Daniel Jones and West Virginia quarterback Will Grier last Wednesday. They also brought in Texas A&M tight end Jace Sternberger, Iowa tight end Noah Fant, Ole Miss wide receiver A.J. Brown, Baylor receiver Jalen Hurd and South Carolina wideout Deebo Samuel. They'll also host Arizona State wide […]

David Johnson Expects To See More Touches In 2019

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson expects to see the ball more often in new head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense in 2019. The 27-year-old should be featured prominently as both a running back and receiver. “My role this upcoming season, from talking to the coaches, is that I’m going to hopefully get the […]

Frank Clark Trade Talks Have Died Down

Trade talks surrounding Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark have died down, although he has yet to sign his $17.128 million franchise tender. Clark is likely to remain with the team in 2019, but he could hold out into training camp if the two sides don't come to an agreement on a long-term extension. The […]

Russell Wilson Wants Out Of Seattle?

The Seattle Seahawks think that quarterback Russell Wilson wants to play elsewhere, according to a league source. They also think that it'll cause Wilson to drive a harder bargain when it comes to a potential long-term extension. Wilson has set a deadline of Monday, April 15, to come to an agreement on an extension. Seattle […]

Manny Machado Out For First Time This Year

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is out of the starting lineup on Sunday for the first time in 2019. Luis Urias will take over at third base and is hitting eighth against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Urias has upside with the bat, but he's yet to show it in the big leagues […]

Dallas Keuchel Open To One-Year Deal

Free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel is open to a good one-year deal, and the San Diego Padres could be the best fit for him, according to sources. San Diego is off to a great start, and the National League West has several pitcher-friendly parks that would benefit Keuchel, including Petco Park. The left-handed former Cy […]

Ryan Braun Taking A Day Off Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Ben Gamel gets the nod in left field and is batting seventh against Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling. Gamel is batting .280 (7-for-25) with no home runs and just one RBI on the season for Milwaukee. While he could certainly do some […]

Mallex Smith, Ryon Healy Sitting Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith and third baseman Ryon Healy are not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Mitch Haniger slides over to center field and will hit leadoff, while Dylan Moore is at the hot corner and is hitting ninth against Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. Haniger will always be a fine DFS option, […]

M's Place Wade LeBlanc On Injured List, Erik Swanson Recalled

The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a strained oblique and recalled Erik Swanson from the minors in a corresponding move. Oblique strains often require an extended absence for pitchers, so those in shallow mixed leagues should cut bait on LeBlanc. Swanson, the team's No. 9 […]

Arodys Vizcaino Lands On Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 11. Relievers Jacob Webb and Dan Winkler were recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. This means that Minter should be the primary closer for Atlanta for however long Vizcaino is on […]

Sean Newcomb Sent To Minors, Touki Toussaint's Stock Rises

The Atlanta Braves optioned starting pitcher Sean Newcomb to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. Newcomb had a nightmare outing against the Mets on Saturday, allowing five hits and four earned runs in just 1 1/3 frames. He has a 4.38 ERA with eight walks and five strikeouts in his three outings this year. Newcomb must find […]

Harrison Bader Taking A Day To Rest

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is not in the starting lineup on Sunday. Tyler O'Neill will take his place in center field and is hitting sixth against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. O'Neill has yet to go yard in 2019 but is hitting .261 (6-for-23) with three RBI in 12 games. You could do […]

David Peralta Out Against Left-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Eric Lauer. Peralta continues to hit so far in 2019, going 24-for-66 (.364) with a home run and seven RBI. He should be a contributor in all leagues all season long. Tim Locastro will earn the start […]