Jake Lamb Must Earn Playing Time Against Lefties

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has said that first baseman/third baseman Jake Lamb must earn his at-bats against left-handed pitchers in 2019. Lovullo also said that Lamb isn't in a platoon at first base with Christian Walker. Lamb played in only 56 games for the D-Backs last season due to injury and hit .222 with […]

Mike Trout Says He's Fine

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout said he suffered a raspberry on his right shin in the fourth inning on Opening Day on Thursday. Trainers came out to check on him because the pad he used for his raspberry constricted his calf and led to cramping. Trout is fine, however, and should be in the […]

Raiders Agree With Isaiah Crowell

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent running back Isaiah Crowell to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million on Thursday, according to a source. Crowell had several big games with the Jets in 2018 but finished with a disappointing 143 carries for 685 yards and six touchdowns while playing in 13 games. His fantasy value […]

Eagles Re-Sign Richard Rodgers

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed tight end Richard Rodgers to an undisclosed two-year deal on Thursday. Rodgers will return after catching only one pass for seven yards in seven games for the Eagles in 2018. He'll be behind both Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert on the depth chart and shouldn't be owned in any fantasy leagues […]

Titans Plan To Ride Derrick Henry In 2019

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson reiterated that the team plans to ride running back Derrick Henry as their lead back in 2019. In five December games last year, Henry carried the offense, running for 625 yards and eight touchdowns. He finished with 215 attempts, 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns (4.9 yards per carry) in […]

Victor Victor Mesa Playing In Games

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Victor Mesa (hamstring) has resumed playing in minor league games after being shut down this spring. The team will make a decision in the next few days on whether he goes to High-A Jupiter or extended spring training. The 22-year-old Cuban was signed last fall and is already the team's […]

Jordan Lyles To Throw Simulated Game This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (side), who is starting the year on the 10-day injured list, is scheduled to throw a six-inning simulated game this week, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Lyles is expected to be the team's fifth starter when he's healthy, but he suffered from pain in his right […]

Mitch Haniger Batting Leadoff Against Red Sox

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is starting in right field and batting leadoff in Thursday's home opener against Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale. Haniger is one of Seattle's best hitters, but batting leadoff will take away precious RBI opportunities. He's 0-for-5 in his career against Sale, but he should be a lineup lock in […]

Rich Hill Feeling Better Every Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) said he threw on flat ground on Thursday and has been feeling better every day. He will attempt long toss on Friday. The veteran left-hander begins the regular season on the injured list with a left knee strain, but he might only miss a few weeks and […]

Shohei Ohtani Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is taking on-field batting practice on Thursday for the first time since Tommy John surgery last October, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Japanese two-way start won't pitch at all this year, but he will remain a mixed league asset for his bat and has a nice […]

Cowboys Expected To Acquire Robert Quinn

The Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins have a deal in place that would send defensive end Robert Quinn to the Cowboys, according to sources. Quinn is also believed to be working out a separate deal with Dallas when the trade goes through. The 28-year-old had two separate 10.5-sack seasons back with the St. Louis Rams […]

Falcons Want To Keep Grady Jarrett Around Long Term

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank thinks that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and wide receiver Julio Jones will be "Falcons for life." Atlanta put the $15.2 million franchise tag on Jarrett this offseason and have been negotiating a long-term deal with Jones. Jarrett was a fifth-round pick in 2011, and he and the Falcons can negotiate […]

Bills Add Senorise Perry

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent running back Senorise Perry to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Perry didn't see any action at all in 2018 with the Dolphins and has just eight carries for 30 yards in his three NFL seasons. He'll strictly serve as depth for Buffalo behind LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore. Perry […]

Panthers Re-Sign Cameron Artis-Payne

The Carolina Panthers re-signed running back Cameron Artis-Payne to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. The team's fifth-round pick in 2015 has averaged 4.2 yards per carry in his first four NFL seasons, but he's too far down on the depth chart to have any real fantasy value in 2019. CAP has 118 career carries […]

Yu Darvish Good To Go For Season Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (finger) said he's good to go for his season debut on Saturday against his old team, the Texas Rangers. Darvish threw in a minor league game last weekend and made it through a bullpen session on Thursday without using protection on his finger, so he's ready to go this […]

Justin Bour Hitting Third Thursday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Justin Bour is starting at first base and batting third on Opening Day on Thursday against A's starter Mike Fiers. Bour should see regular playing time at first base at least for the first month of the season until Shohei Ohtani (elbow) returns to the designated hitter role. The left-handed […]

Cardinals Hoping To Get Something From Kevin White

Arizona Cardinals new head coach Kliff Kingsbury is hoping that the team can get something out of wide receiver Kevin White in his first year in Arizona. Kingsbury did background research on White before the team signed him to a one-year, $1.5 million deal, and they raved about White's toughness, personality and competitive spirit. Injuries, […]

Geronimo Allison Ready For Big Season

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison is ready for an important fourth season in the NFL after signing a one-year, $2.8 million contract as a restricted free agent this offseason. He'll receive a $750,000 signing bonus. Allison had 19 catches for 289 yards and two touchdowns four games into last year, but he suffered […]

Lions Won't Overwork Kerryon Johnson

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia and the coaching staff have no plans to baby running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) in his return to the field this year, but the second-year running back's workload could be limited. Johnson missed six games with a season-ending knee injury in his rookie season in 2018. He averaged 15 […]

Andy Dalton In Make-Or-Break Year?

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown said the team won't consider extending quarterback Andy Dalton before the 2019 season. Dalton's final year of his contract is in 2020, so the upcoming season with new head coach Zac Taylor will be very important for his future in Cincinnati. The 31-year-old signal-caller played in just 11 games due […]

Carlos Correa Not Playing On Opening Day

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (neck) is not in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday. Correa's neck injury isn't believed to be serious, but it's worth watching. Consider him day-to-day for now. Aledmys Diaz will fill in at the 6 on Thursday against Rays ace Blake Snell and will hit eighth in the order. Diaz […]

Connor Joe Gets The Nod In Left Field

San Francisco Giants outfielder Connor Joe is starting in left field and batting sixth on Opening Day on Thursday against Padres starter Eric Lauer in his major league debut. Michael Reed is starting in right field and hitting seventh. Both Joe and Reed should see decent playing time in the Giants rebuilding outfield to start […]

Corey Seager Batting Second On Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is batting second on Opening Day on Thursday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Seager is making his return after elbow and hip surgeries ended his 2018 very early. In 14 career at-bats against Greinke, Seager is hitting .429 with two home runs and four RBI. Not only is […]

Jorge Polanco Starting Thursday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (arm) is in the lineup for Opening Day on Thursday and is hitting second against Indians starter Corey Kluber. Polanco had been dealing with some arm fatigue as spring training closed, but he never appeared to be in much danger of missing the season opener. His fantasy value in season-long […]

Jose Ramirez In Opening Day Lineup

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (knee) is in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday and will hit third against Twins starter Jose Berrios. It was uncertain whether Ramirez would start after he fouled a ball off his knee last weekend in the Cactus League. He's one of the best overall fantasy options and should […]

Nick Margevicius To Make Debut Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Margevicius will make his major league debut on Saturday when he gets the start against the Giants at home. The 22-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched above Single-A and is likely just making a spot start early in the season for the Friars. It speaks to how weak San Diego's starting […]

David Bote Starting At Second Base

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote is starting at second base and hitting sixth on Opening Day on Thursday against Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor. With Addison Russell suspended and the Cubs facing a lefty, Bote gets the call instead of lefty outfielder Kyle Schwarber. The 25-year-old hit .275/.381/.490 with two homers and seven RBI in […]

Ryan McMahon Hitting Seventh For Rockies

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon is starting at second base and batting seventh on Opening Day on Thursday against Marlins starter Jose Urena. McMahon swung the bat really well in spring training and won the starting job at the keystone over Garrett Hampson, but he'll have to perform to continue seeing regular playing time. […]

Jose Osuna Placed On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Jose Osuna (neck) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Osuna had a chance to be on the Opening Day roster as a bench bat, and he likely would've seen some playing time in right field with Gregory Polanco (shoulder) not expected to return until May. Instead, Melky Cabrera will […]

Danny Duffy Officially Put On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. It's an issue that dates back to the close of last season, and the left-hander might not return to the starting rotation until May. Duffy wasn't very good last year even when healthy, going 8-12 with a 4.88 […]