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 […]

Ben Gamel Leading Off, Yasmani Grandal Out

With Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) still out, outfielder Ben Gamel is starting in right field and batting leadoff against Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray. Catcher Yasmani Grandal is also getting the day off, with backstop Manny Pina starting and hitting seventh. First baseman Jesus Aguilar will start on the bench with Eric Thames […]

Daniel Murphy, Ian Desmond Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Daniel Murphy and outfielder Ian Desmond are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. It's likely just a day of rest for both players in the matinee game. Mark Reynolds is starting at first base and is hitting sixth against Brewers starter Freddy Peralta fresh off the injured list. David Dahl […]

Nick Gordon, Alex Kirilloff Coming Off Injured List

Minnesota Twins shortstop Nick Gordon (stomach) and outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) are coming off the injured list in the coming days. Gordon is the team's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is currently at Triple-A Rochester, while Kirilloff, the team's No. 2 prospect, is at Double-A Pensacola. Gordon has somewhat disappointed so far in […]

Peter Alonso Resting Against Reds

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Dominic Smith will get the start at first base and is hitting second against Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle. Alonso has been one of the most impressive rookies in the league so far in the early going, but make sure […]

Jordan Matthews On The Roster Bubble

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Matthews, along with Richie James, is believed to be on the roster bubble heading into training camp. The team invested second- and third-round picks on receivers Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd, respectively. If everything goes as planned, Samuel will join Dante Pettis in the starting lineup immediately, and Hurd […]

Ender Inciarte Out Thursday Against Lefty

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Inciarte returned to the lineup on Wednesday after missing some time with a hamstring injury, and he'll get another day off Thursday. Charlie Culberson draws a start in left field and is hitting eighth against Padres left-handed starting pitcher Matt Strahm. Culberson […]

A's To Call Up Skye Bolt

The Oakland Athletics will call up outfielder Skye Bolt, the team's No. 19 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The switch-hitting outfielder was hitting .325/.400/.675 with six home runs and 27 RBI for Triple-A Las Vegas. It's unclear how long he'll be up and how much playing time he'll receive, but the 25-year-old could see time in […]

Corbin Burnes Will Pitch In Relief

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes, who was called up from the minors on Wednesday, will pitch out of the bullpen for the time being. Manager Craig Counsell said the thinking with Burnes has changed after the team signed left-hander Gio Gonzalez to help out their rotation. Burnes gave up three hits and three earned runs […]

Hot Prospects To Watch - Mize, Urias, Franco

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s MLB debut came and went last Friday. So who is next? It figures to be Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel, the team's top prospect and No. 5 overall in baseball. It could happen as soon as this Friday, too, as the 22-year-old is now healthy after a sprained ankle in spring training. […]

David Freese Scratched Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder David Freese was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday after he fouled a ball off his ankle on Tuesday. It doesn't seem like a serious ailment, so Freese should be considered day-to-day. The 36-year-old is batting only .233 (10-for-43) with two home runs and eight RBI, but he can certainly be […]

A.J. Pollock To Have Surgery, Out Indefinitely

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock will have surgery on his right elbow on Thursday and will be out indefinitely. A procedure on Tuesday revealed that the bursa sac in his elbow was the site of a bacterial infection he'd been dealing with since last week. Doctors will also remove a metal plate in his […]

Chase Anderson Scratched From Start, Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Chase Anderson on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after he was scratched from his start against the Rockies with a callus on his right ring finger. Reliever Jacob Barnes was pressed into the start against Colorado and the team also called up Corbin Burnes from Triple-A San Antonio […]

Logan Gilbert Promoted To High-A

The Seattle Mariners promoted pitching prospect Logan Gilbert from Low-A West Virginia to High-A Modesto on Wednesday. Gilbert, the team's first-round pick last year, was 1-0 with a 1.83 ERA with 30 K's and five walks in 19 2/3 innings in his four starts. While the soon-to-be 22-year-old likely won't be an option for Seattle's […]

Tyler Beede To Start Friday Against Reds

The San Francisco Giants will call up starting pitcher Tyler Beede to start against the Reds on Friday night, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Beede developed a new approach this year and excelled this spring and in April in the minors. The 25-year-old had an ugly 8.22 ERA in two starts in the majors last […]

Troy Tulowitzki Suffers Setback In Rehab Game

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) left the game early in a rehab outing with High-A Tampa on Wednesday as a precaution after feeling more tightness in his left calf. He landed on the injured list with a strained left calf on April 4 and was playing in his second straight rehab game. Tulo […]

Justin Upton Not Doing Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe), who is on the 60-day injured list while recovering from a left big toe sprain, hasn't started doing baseball activities since having his walking boot removed last week. He continues to use a stationary bike and anti-gravity treadmill to rebuild strength in his legs. Upton has a long […]

Griffin Canning To Make Second Start Against Detroit

Los Angeles Angels rookie starting pitcher Griffin Canning is expected to make his second big league start against the Tigers next week. Manager Brad Ausmus said there are no plans to send the right-hander back to Triple-A Salt Lake after he impressed many in 4 1/3 innings in his debut on Tuesday against the Blue […]

Shohei Ohtani Feels Great

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has now taken 31 at-bats in simulated games and said his body "feels great" as he nears a return following Tommy John surgery last October. The Angels are being cautious with the Japanese star and are unlikely to let him make his season debut until sometime next […]

Garrett Cooper Could Return This Weekend

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said he's hopeful that outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper (hand) will be ready to return for the team's weekend series against the Braves. Cooper might start wearing protection after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. Consider Cooper day-to-day for now. The 28-year-old is hitless on just eight at-bats […]

Josh Harrison's MRI Exam Comes Back Clean

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, but an MRI exam on his left shoulder showed only inflammation and no structural damage. He's on anti-inflammatory medication and could receive a cortisone shot soon, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Harrison is batting an atrocious .156 with one home […]

Jeurys Familia Goes On Injured List

The New York Mets placed relief pitcher Jeurys Familia on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with right shoulder soreness after he blew the save against the Reds on Tuesday night. Familia's MRI exam showed no structural damage and just a bony growth that has bothered him off and on for years. He received a […]

Miguel Sano Starts Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (heel) was hit by a pitch, walked and popped out in three plate appearances for Single-A Fort Myers on Tuesday in his first rehab game. He's expected to play a few games at Single-A before moving to Double-A Pensacola. Sano was an utter disaster in 2018 but still has […]

Willians Astudillo Hoping For Quick Return

Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo (hamstring) ran some sprints in the outfield before the game on Wednesday and is looking like he'll return sooner than later. He is eligible to return from the injured list next Wednesday. La Tortuga has become fantasy relevant in most leagues by hitting .327/.340/.531 with two home runs and seven […]

Corey Kluber Has Non-Displaced Fracture

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber (elbow) suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right ulna bone after he was hit by a line drive in his right elbow in his start on Wednesday and forced to leave the game. Kluber may not need surgery, but he'll surely miss considerable time for the Indians and fantasy […]