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 […]

Josh Donaldson Expected To Return Thursday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) has missed the last two games, but the team is optimistic that he'll return Thursday for the series finale against the Padres. The 33-year-old has been experiencing tightness in his left calf, an injury that cost him most of the 2018 season. Donaldson was available to pinch hit […]

Phillies Not Worried About Slumping Bryce Harper

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said the team has no concerns about slumping outfielder Bryce Harper, and they didn't consider giving him the day off Wednesday. "There’s a very real chance that Bryce will play 162 games this year," Kapler said. "And if we discover he needs a blow some time, it’s something he and […]

David Robertson Still Sore

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) is still feeling soreness in his right elbow. He's been on the injured list since April 15. Robertson got off on the wrong foot in his first season in Philly and there remains no timetable for his return. He should return to a high-leverage role when he's healthy, […]

Odubel Herrera, Scott Kingery Nearing Return

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (hamstring) and infielder Scott Kingery (hamstring) are getting closer to returns from the injured list. Herrera has been out since April 18 but could be activated and play on Sunday against the Nationals. Kingery ran on Wednesday for the first time since he landed on the injured list on April […]

Jay Bruce Sitting Against Lefty

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is not in the lineup against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester on Wednesday. Edwin Encarnacion is at first base and is hitting third, while Daniel Vogelbach will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth. Encarnacion is hitting .273 with a homer and two RBI in 11 career at-bats […]

Edwin Jackson Getting Closer

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Edwin Jackson is heading to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and could be an option for the starting rotation soon. The veteran 35-year-old right-hander was 6-3 with a 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 6.7 K/9 in 17 starts (92 innings) for the A's last year. He's unlikely to be that good […]

Josh Rosen Has To Earn Starting Job

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that quarterback Josh Rosen, who was acquired from the Cardinals last Friday, will have to earn the job as the starting signal-caller in 2019. The 10th pick in the 2018 draft will be battling with journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick, but we expect Rosen to win the competition and serve […]

David Montgomery Garnering Kareem Hunt Comparisons

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery, the team's third-round pick, has drawn comparisons to former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, who rushed for 1,327 yards and caught 53 passes as a rookie when Matt Nagy was the offensive coordinator for Kansas City in 2017. Montgomery should have a sizeable role in his rookie season and […]

Robinson Cano Returns Against Reds

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (hand) is back at second base and is hitting third on Wednesday against Reds starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani. Cano missed a few games after being hit by a pitch, but he's good to go on Wednesday and could be a DFS sleeper. The 36-year-old veteran is hitting .270/.324/.430 […]

Dexter Fowler Still Out Sick

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday with the flu. Jose Martinez is in right field and is batting fifth, while Harrison Bader is back in center field and is hitting eighth against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. Fowler's fantasy owners won't complain that he's on the bench against […]

Brian Dozier Not Playing Wednesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. He'll be replaced at the keystone by Wilmer Difo, who is hitting eighth against Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas. Dozier is really struggling in his first year with Washington, hitting .184/.297/.333 with four home runs and six RBI in his first […]

No Timetable For Philip Rivers Extension

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said there is no timetable for the team to reach a long-term contract extension with quarterback Philip Rivers. The 37-year-old will earn a base salary of $11 million in 2019 under his current contract. He led the team to a 12-4 record last year and finished with 4,308 […]

Rams Could Use More Two-Running Back Sets

After drafting running back Darrell Henderson in the third round with the 70th overall pick, the Los Angeles Rams could use more two-running back sets to help protect Todd Gurley in 2019. General manager Les Snead has called Henderson the "change-of-pace" back that the team has been searching for. Gurley missed the final two games […]

Ender Inciarte Back In Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is hitting eighth against Padres starter Cal Quantrill in his MLB debut. Inciarte is hitting just .233 with two homers, six RBI and three steals in 90 at-bats, and he doesn't have a very high ceiling when hitting low in […]

Redskins Draft Bryce Love As Derrius Guice Insurance

The Washington Redskins drafted Stanford running back Bryce Love in the fourth round on Saturday. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist two years ago but suffered an ACL tear in 2018 and could begin his rookie season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Derrius Guice was drafted in the second round in 2018 and […]

Matt Ryan Will Be Better Protected

The Atlanta Falcons made it a priority to get quarterback Matt Ryan some more protection on the offensive line in last week's draft, selecting two offensive linemen in the first round last Thursday after Ryan was sacked 42 times in 2018, the second highest total of his career. Guard Chris Lindstrom was the 14th overall […]

Mark Trumbo Slowly Progressing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is throwing and doing light running but isn't doing any other baseball activities as he works his way back from knee surgery. Trumbo is on the 60-day injured list and likely won't make his season debut for Baltimore until June. The right-handed slugger still has some power in his […]

Saints Decline Eli Apple's Option

The New Orleans Saints declined the fifth-year option on cornerback Eli Apple ahead of the deadline on Friday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The former 10th overall pick of the Giants in 2016 started 10 games for New Orleans after being traded over in October of last year. He was the team's No. 2 […]

Isaiah Crowell Suffers Torn Achilles

Oakland Raiders running back Isaiah Crowell suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a workout with the team on Tuesday and will likely miss the entire 2019 season, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Crowell is expected to have surgery next week. The 26-year-old had 685 yards on 143 carries with six touchdowns with the Jets […]

Logan Webb Suspended 80 Games

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance. The fourth-round pick in 2014 had been pitching very well for Double-A Richmond, and he's listed as the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old had posted a 2.00 ERA with 31 strikeouts and […]

Colts Sign Spencer Ware

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Spencer Ware to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. In other moves, the team waived safety Isaiah Johnson and defensive tackle DeShawn Williams and released wide receiver James Wright. The 27-year-old Ware had impressive stretches in his time with the Chiefs. He broke out in 2016 when he took […]