Yasiel Puig To Hit Third On Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig is set to hit third in between first baseman Joey Votto and third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Opening Day on Thursday. Puig and the Reds will face Pirates starter Jameson Taillon in the season opener. The former Dodgers right fielder actually fared better against righties than lefties last year and […]

Peter Alonso To Start On Opening Day

New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso will be in the starting lineup on Opening Day on Thursday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer, according to a source. Alonso gets a very tough task right off the bat, so those playing DFS will likely want to avoid him, but the 24-year-old slugger could be a […]

Ndamukong Suh Unlikely To Return To Rams

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said that re-signing veteran defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is "pretty much guaranteed to be off the table." The Rams have very little salary cap space left in 2019 after signing Dante Fowler, Eric Weddle, Blake Bortles and Clay Matthews. The five-time Pro Bowler didn't make a big impact […]

Seahawks Expected To Extend Bobby Wagner

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is optimistic that the team will get a long-term contract extension worked out with inside linebacker Bobby Wagner, who is entering the final year of his current deal. The All-Pro will turn 29 this June and has made five straight Pro Bowls while being named a first-team All-Pro four […]

Demaryius Thomas Pleads Guilty To Reckless Driving

Free-agent wide receiver Demaryius Thomas will avoid jail time after he pleaded guilty to a careless-driving charge in Colorado on Wednesday. He was sentenced to one year of probation, 50 hours of community service and fines in connection with the charge. Thomas' car crashed last month after he lost control while driving 70 mph in […]

Padres Claim Socrates Brito Off Waivers

The San Diego Padres claimed outfielder Socrates Brito off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Unfortunately for Brito, he was in a much better situation to see playing time in Arizona than he will be with his new team. The 26-year-old has hit .202/.229/.351 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 82 games with […]

Matt Olson Placed On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman Matt Olson (hand) and starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (leg) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. They also optioned relief pitcher Ryan Dull to Triple-A Las Vegas. Olson had surgery to fix a fractured hamate bone that he suffered in the two-game series in Japan last week and will […]

Greg Bird, Luke Voit To Start Thursday

New York Yankees first basemen Greg Bird and Luke Voit will both be in the starting lineup on Opening Day on Thursday, with Bird playing first base and Voit serving as the designated hitter. With outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) on the injured list, it'll allow the Yanks to delay their decision on Bird and Voit […]

Aaron Hicks Still Not Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) has yet to resume baseball activities, although the Yankees think he's moving in the right direction. Hicks will begin the season on the injured list, and there remains no timetable for his return. Given his penchant for slowly returning from injuries, fantasy owners should expect the worst. Hicks' […]

Hanley Ramirez Makes Indians Roster

Cleveland Indians first baseman Hanley Ramirez has been informed that he will make the team's Opening Day 25-man roster. Han-Ram resurfaces after hitting just .254 with six home runs and 29 RBI in 44 games in 2018 before being released by the Red Sox. He'll serve as depth at both first base and designated hitter […]

Francisco Lindor Suffers Acute Ankle Sprain

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle, calf) suffered an acute ankle sprain while running the bases in a minor league game on Tuesday and received an MRI exam. His timetable for a return is unknown. Lindor, one of the best shortstops in the game and one of the top overall fantasy players, was hoping to […]

Gregory Polanco Playing In Minor League Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) played five innings in a minor league game on Sunday and was slated to play five more innings in a Triple-A game on Tuesday. Polanco responded well in his first game and reported only normal body soreness. The 27-year-old had left shoulder surgery in the offseason and is expected […]

Jordy Nelson Retiring From Football

Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson announced his retirement from football on Wednesday, according to former teammate and NFL Network analyst James Jones. The third leading receiving in Packers history played 10 seasons in professional football, accumulating 613 receptions, 8,587 yards and 72 touchdowns in 151 games played. The former second-round pick in […]

Mac Williamson Could Start On Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson was hit on the wrist in his final spring at-bat, although X-rays came back negative. Williamson could start the year on the injured list and then be sent to Triple-A Sacramento to rehab while the team evaluates Rule 5 picks Connor Joe and Michael Reed in left field. One […]

Pablo Sandoval Makes Giants Roster

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has made the Opening Day roster, along with Rule 5 picks Conner Joe and Travis Bergen and recently added outfielder Michael Reed. Alen Hanson did not make the team, and Yangervis Solarte will be the backup shortstop instead. The 32-year-old Sandoval hit just .248 with nine home runs […]

Aaron Brooks Makes Team As Fifth Starter

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Aaron Brooks made the Opening Day roster as the fifth starter. Chris Bassitt (shin) will go on the injured list to start. It could be a very short stay for the 28-year-old right-hander in the A's rotation, so he's not very attractive in any fantasy leagues. Brooks has an 8.01 ERA, […]

Richie James Has Opportunity In Slot Role

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Richie James "has a chance to excel in that slot role" in 2019. James was mostly a special teams contributor in his rookie year and caught nine passes for 130 yards and one touchdown in 2018. James is an athletic wild card, but he's […]

Trent Taylor Back To Full Health

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) continued his rehab from back surgery and appears to be at full strength this offseason. Taylor underwent surgery after the 2017 season and disappointed after catching 43 passes for 430 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season. He never got back to full healthy in 2018 […]

Francisco Lindor Plays In Minor League Game

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) played eight innings in a minor league game on Monday and went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Lindor could return from the injured list as early as April 4, which means he might only miss the first five games of the year. Lindor's fantasy value has […]

Rams Want To Sign Marcus Peters To Extension

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team "absolutely" would like to sign cornerback Marcus Peters to a long-term contract extension. Peters is entering the final year of his deal in 2019. After intercepting 19 passes in his three seasons with the Chiefs, the 26-year-old only had three picks and eight passes […]

Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence At Contract Impasse

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on Tuesday that the team is at a contract impasse with defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence right now. This never figured to be a quick solution, and the two sides have until July 15 to get a long-term contract figured out. The 26-year-old is looking to get paid […]

Raiders Hoping To Add Isaiah Crowell

Free-agent running back Isaiah Crowell will visit the Oakland Raiders on Thursday, according to a source. Head coach Jon Gruden is hoping to add Crowell to the mix. Crowell had 143 carries for 685 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in his only season with the Jets in 2018. Three hundred and twenty […]

Jeremy Jeffress To Throw Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) will throw live batting practice on Wednesday and then go with the team to Milwaukee for Opening Day. Jeffress will then return to Arizona to pitch in games at minor league camp. The team is hoping that he'll only miss around two to […]

Jon Jay Placed On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Jon Jay (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran outfielder had missed seven days with a right hip strain before he returned to action last Sunday. Outfielder Ryan Cordell will make the Opening Day roster as a result and serve as outfield depth. Jay provides very […]

Eloy Jimenez Makes Opening Day Roster

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez made the Opening Day roster on Tuesday. This would've been more surprising had Jimenez not recently inked a $43 million deal with the club. Chicago's top prospect and No. 3 overall, per MLB Pipeline, is one of the most promising young players in baseball and will have high-end fantasy […]

Mariners Sign Eric Young Jr.

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent outfielder Eric Young Jr. to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Young hit .323 (10-for-31) with a homer, three RBI and two steals in 13 spring games for the Orioles before they released him. Young gives the M's extra depth with Mallex Smith trying to make it back from a […]

Luis Urias To Start In Minors

San Diego Padres middle infielder Luis Urias will start the year at Triple-A after the team announced that shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. had made the Opening Day roster, according to a source. The Friars just didn't have enough room for Urias with Tatis set to start at short and veteran Ian Kinsler at second […]

Chris Stratton Makes Angels Rotation

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Chris Stratton, who was acquired from the Giants on Monday night, has made the Opening Day rotation, according to manager Brad Ausmus. As a result, the team optioned starter Jaime Barria to Triple-A Salt Lake. It speaks more to the lack of starting depth for the Halos than it does […]

Justin Upton Will Open Season On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is dealing with turf toe and will open the season on the injured list. The Angels have given no timetable for Upton's potential return, but turf toe is a nagging injury that has a tendency to linger. It's fair to wonder if Upton's power will resurface immediately when he […]

Zack Granite Optioned, Ben Revere Released

The Texas Rangers optioned outfielder Zack Granite to Triple-A Nashville and released outfielder Ben Revere on Tuesday. Granite hit just .214 (6-for-28) with no homers and no RBI, but he did steal four bases. He'll serve as organizational depth and can give the Rangers speed off the bench at some point this year. The 30-year-old […]