Shohei Ohtani Hits Off Pitching Machine

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) hit off a pitching machine on Friday. The team is still targeting a May return, and Ohtani must first hit live batting practice before he's cleared to make his season debut. The two-way Japanese star believes he's ready to return now, but the Angels have other ideas. […]

Marlins Call Up Austin Dean

The Miami Marlins recalled outfielder Austin Dean from Triple-A New Orleans on Friday and optioned outfielder Peter O'Brien to New Orleans in a corresponding move. Dean will immediately slot into right field and hit seventh on Friday against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. Miami's No. 26 prospect hit .221/.279/.363 with four homers, 14 RBI and 22 […]

Adam Frazier (2B/OF, PIT) - Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: The 27-year-old is often overlooked, and it's easy to see why. He only hit three home runs in the minors and plays on a Pirates team that isn't nearly as strong as it has been in recent years. But Frazier's elite contact skills (86.5 […]

Brandon Morrow Nearing Live BP

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) is nearing live batting practice. Morrow missed all of the second half last year and landed on the injured list to begin the 2019 season, but he's making progress and appears on track to return sometime next month. It's assumed that he will retake the closer's job from […]

Yoan Moncada Ready To Break Out?

Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada, who was baseball's No. 1 prospect in 2016, hit .234/.321/.403 in 2017 and 2018 at the major league level with an average 99 OPS+. He also led baseball with 217 strikeouts last year. But he won't turn 24 until late May and hit .301/.369/.398 last September. He hit .358/.489/.642 […]

Victor Caratini To Miss 4-6 Weeks

A CT scan confirmed that Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini fractured the hamate bone in his left hand on Thursday night. He's expected to be out four to six weeks, and the surgery is scheduled for Monday. Caratini has been placed on the injured list and the Cubs have promoted catcher Taylor Davis from Triple-A […]

Chris Hogan Signs With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent wide receiver Chris Hogan to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. The two-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots can play outside or in the slot, and he tied DeSean Jackson in 2016 with 17.9 yards per catch. Hogan has 194 catches for 2,610 yards and 18 touchdowns in his […]

Mike Trout Remains Out Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. Peter Bourjos is starting in center field and is hitting eighth against Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels. Bourjos has only one hit in 21 at-bats this year with two runs scored, so he's one to avoid for DFS lineups on […]

Victor Caratini May Be Out A While

Chicago Cubs backup catcher Victor Caratini was forced to leave the game early on Thursday night when he hurt his hand in his last at-bat. The team fears that he may have fractured the hamate bone in his hand, and he'll go for additional tests on Friday. He had two doubles, an RBI and a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Homer At Buffalo

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) hit a three-run home run while rehabbing with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. He was hitting third in the lineup and serving as the designated hitter. He walked his first time up, had an RBI double and a stolen base in the third inning before his three-run […]

Kyler Murray Visits With Giants

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner projected to be selected at No. 1 overall by the Cardinals, visited with the New York Giants on Thursday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Washington Redskins are next on the list for Murray to visit, and they'll host him next week. The Giants are […]

Jets Signing Ty Montgomery

The New York Jets are signing free-agent running back Ty Montgomery to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. He's expected to be Le'Veon Bell's primary backup, although Gang Green has options with Trenton Cannon and Elijah McGuire, who can also both catch the football. Montgomery had 41 carries for 188 yards […]

Todd Frazier's Return Is Imminent

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) is expected to return from the injured list "any day now," according to manager Mickey Callaway. Frazier played in nine innings in a rehab game on Thursday for Single-A St. Lucie and has appeared in back-to-back minor league games without issues. He's had 26 plate appearances and […]

Billy Hamilton Has Mild Knee Sprain

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton was diagnosed with a mild left knee sprain after he underwent an MRI exam on Thursday after crashing into the outfield wall and having to be carted off the field. He appears to have dodged a bullet, as his injury looked a lot worse in real time. The 28-year-old […]

Tigers Skipping Daniel Norris

Because of the postponement on Friday against the Twins, the Detroit Tigers will skip pitcher Daniel Norris in the rotation, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Tyson Ross will get the nod on Saturday and Jordan Zimmermann will be the starter on Sunday. Norris is temporarily filling in for Matt Moore (knee) and can be avoided […]

Nicholas Castellanos Hopes To Return Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos said he sprained his right big toe a few days ago, and he was scratched on Thursday. Detroit's game against the Twins has already been postponed on Friday, and Castellanos is hoping to be ready for Saturday. The 27-year-old has just 12 hits in 47 at-bats (.255) to begin the […]

Billy Hamilton Carted Off Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton was carted off the field on Thursday after he slammed into the outfield wall trying to make a catch. The 28-year-old speedster hadn't even had a plate appearance before suffering the injury after entering the game as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning. Stay tuned for more updates […]

Corey Seager Has Hamstring Contusion

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager left the game early on Thursday with a left hamstring contusion after being hit by a pitch. It doesn't seem to be anything serious enough to keep Seager out of action for an extended period of time, and he could even be back in the […]

Ender Inciarte Out Against Lefty

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is sitting out on Thursday against Mets left-handed starter Steven Matz. Johan Camargo will draw into the lineup in left field and hit seventh, with Ronald Acuna Jr. moving to center field. Inciarte has just seven hits in his first 39 at-bats (.179) on the season, adding a homer, two […]

Tigers-Twins Postponed For Friday

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins scheduled for Friday has already been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on May 11. Michael Pineda was set to start for the Twins, going up against Daniel Norris, who is filling in for Matt Moore […]

Leonard Fournette Arrested Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was arrested on Thursday for speeding and knowingly driving with a suspended license. He paid $1,500 bail and was released. Fournette's fantasy stock was already down heading into the 2019 season after being an RB1 bust last year while playing in just eight games and rushing for 439 yards […]

Corey Seager Hit By Pitch Thursday, Leaves Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager left the game on Thursday after he was hit by a pitch in the game against the Cardinals. Seager had a double, single and run scored in three plate appearances before leaving the game. Make sure to check back to get a more clear diagnosis of Seager's injury and […]

Sonny Gray Has Calf Contusion

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray was removed from his start early on Thursday against the Marlins after suffering a left calf contusion on a comebacker that struck him in the leg. Gray managed to go four scoreless innings with six strikeouts, continuing to turn heads in fantasy leagues after many […]

Braves Reach Extension With Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a contract extension with second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday, according to sources. The details of the extension have yet to be released. The 22-year-old is off to a great start this year, hitting .364/.429/.500 with a homer, five runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in 44 at-bats. […]

Sonny Gray Only Makes It Four Innings Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (leg) left the game on Thursday against the Marlins after throwing four scoreless innings. He took a comebacker off his leg in the outing, but it's unclear if that was the reason for his removal from the contest. Gray only allowed two hits and fanned six of the 13 […]

Marshal Yanda Agrees To One-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to an undisclosed one-year contract extension with seven-time Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda on Thursday, according to league sources. Yanda was entering the final season of his current deal, so he'll be locked in through the 2020 season now. Yanda remains one of the best offensive guards in football, and his […]

Adam Shaheen Could Be More Of Blocking Tight End

Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen, who has appeared in just 19 of a possible 32 regular season games during his career due to injury, could be in line for more blocking duties in 2019. He could see more time as the "Y" blocker now that Dion Sims is no longer with the team. Shaheen […]

David Johnson Doesn't Mind Running Out Of Shotgun

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson said he doesn't mind being utilized out of the shotgun formation at all. It's unknown how much new head coach Kliff Kingsbury will use Johnson as a receiver, but the coach has already told Johnson to be ready for a healthy workload. Kingsbury has made it clear that his […]

Nationals Deal With Bud Norris Falls Through

The Washington Nationals deal with free-agent relief pitcher Bud Norris (forearm) has fallen through. The Nats felt he was still four to five weeks away from being ready to pitch in the majors. Norris had a 3.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings while also recording 28 saves for the Cardinals […]

Blake Martinez In Better Shape

Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez said he got in better shape over the offseason. “I basically gained seven pounds and lost 3½ percent body fat,” Martinez said. “I think, they said, like (I) lost eight pounds of fat, gained 15 pounds of muscle. Not messing around this year. Last year, I wasn’t happy – […]