Austin Barnes Returns From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated catcher Austin Barnes (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned catching prospect Will Smith to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Barnes will return to the primary catching duties over Russell Martin and will be relevant again in two-catcher leagues in a deadly Dodgers lineup. Smith, […]

Sony Michel Remains Out Of Practice

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel hasn't been spotted at an offseason practice since May 20, and the reason is unclear. It is starting to get concerning, especially since Michel has a history of knee issues. The 24-year-old ran the ball 209 times for 931 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games in an […]

Mike Evans Sits Out With Hamstring Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) sat out all three days of minicamp this week with a tweaked hamstring, but he was jogging on the side with trainers. "No sense in aggravating it this time of year," head coach Bruce Arians said. Evans, 25, will be fine for training camp and will once […]

Shin-Soo Choo Out Against Orioles

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being hit by a pitch on the hand Wednesday night. X-rays were negative, though, so Choo could return as early as Friday. Danny Santana draws into the lineup in left field and is batting second against Orioles starting pitcher David […]

Oscar Mercado Not Playing Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Jordan Luplow is in left field and batting sixth, while Tyler Naquin is in right field and is hitting seventh against Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios. Both Luplow and Naquin are intriguing in deep mixed and AL-only leagues with semi-regular playing time […]

Gleyber Torres Out With Sore Shoulder

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (shoulder) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday with a sore left shoulder. Manager Aaron Boone said that Torres could sit out on Friday as well. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, but the Yankees are giving Torres a bit of a rest […]

Jermaine Kearse Signs With Lions

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Jermaine Kearse to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. The 29-year-old will provide depth behind Marvin Jones, Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola. Kearse had 37 receptions for 371 yards and a touchdown in 14 games in his final season with the Jets in 2018. Unless […]

Joe Staley Signs Two-Year Extension

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday through the 2021 season. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The first-round pick in 2007 has started all 174 regular season games he's played in in his 12-year career. He was an All-Pro in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and has […]

Jaron Brown Impressing Offensive Coordinator

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has been very impressed with wide receiver Jaron Brown. “Jaron Brown, he’s not a young guy, but wow, talking about just an unbelievable camp, I mean, really stepping up,” Schottenheimer volunteered. Brown had 14 catches for 166 yards and five touchdowns last season and should have a much bigger […]

Miguel Sano, Nelson Cruz Sitting Out Thursday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano and designated hitter Nelson Cruz are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Ehire Adrianza is at third base and is hitting seventh, while catcher Mitch Garver is the designated hitter and is batting third against Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer. Garver is the more attractive DFS play […]

Brett Gardner Out Against Blue Jays

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Cameron Maybin will get the nod in left field and will bat ninth against Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson. Maybin is batting .272/.372/.358 with a homer, eight RBI and five steals on the season in a backup role for the […]

Cole Beasley On Track For Training Camp

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (abdomen) is on track to return for training camp following core muscle surgery. It's the first time he's undergone surgery and Beasley has only missed one game in his career. He's losing valuable time to gain chemistry with quarterback Josh Allen, but Beasley is expected to start the year […]

Gleyber Torres Getting The Day Off

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Thairo Estrada is playing shortstop and will hit eighth on Thursday against Blue Jays starting pitcher Edwin Jackson. Estrada has hit well in just 46 at-bats in 2019, slashing .304/.347/.565 with three homers and 11 RBI. However, he will have a […]

Julio Jones Will Be At Minicamp, Grady Jarrett A Question Mark

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Julio Jones and linebacker Vic Beasley will be at mandatory minicamp next week, but it's unknown if defensive tackle Grady Jarrett will be in attendance. Jarrett also skipped voluntary spring workouts after signing his franchise tender in April. He's pushing for a long-term deal and […]

Andrew Luck Expected To Be Ready For Minicamp

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich is optimistic that quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) will return for veteran minicamp next week, but the team won't be concerned if he doesn't. Luck has been working out and throwing in the meantime. He is dealing with a minor calf strain, but there's no reason for the team to […]

Phillip Lindsay Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that running back Phillip Lindsay (wrist) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in July. He's been limited to individual drills in spring practices as he recovers from a wrist injury he suffered on Christmas Eve. “I feel like I’m very close,” Lindsay said. […]

Brandon Nimmo Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is starting his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday and is hitting leadoff as the designated hitter. If he goes without any setbacks on his rehab assignment, the 26-year-old could rejoin the Mets next week. He's been bad this year with a .200/.344/.323 slash line, three […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Has Stepped Up

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling "has had a fantastic spring and really stepped up as a guy who can be an every-down player." Behind top wideout Davante Adams, the Packers need the second-year wideout to improve alongside tight end Jimmy Graham. Going into his second year, MVS should […]

Aaron Rodgers Will Continue To Lean On Davante Adams

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, who was second in the NFL in targets with 169 last year behind Julio Jones' 170, is expected to see a healthy number of targets from quarterback Aaron Rodgers again. “I’d like to throw to Davante more,” Rodgers said. “He’s that open. We’ve got to keep finding ways […]

Ryan Finley Struggling So Far

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Ryan Finley has looked bad so far in spring practices after the team took him in the fourth round this year. If he continues to underwhelm into training camp, he might be third on the quarterback depth chart behind Andy Dalton and Jeff Driskel.

Jordan Taylor Working As No. 3 Wideout

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Taylor has been working as the No. 3 wideout in spring practices. Taylor could be competing mainly with rookie Dillon Mitchell for the third spot behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs this year. The 27-year-old Taylor didn't play at all last year and has just 29 receptions for 351 yards […]

Jameis Winston Talks Up Scott Miller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston said that rookie wide receiver Scott Miller has been excellent in practice this week. He's very quick and fast and could be an option in three-wide sets in 2019. He'll mainly be battling Breshad Perriman behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but Miller has great speed that could help […]

Chester Rogers Looking Good In Practices

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver Chester Rogers has looked "really good" in practices this week. Rogers is one of six players fighting for two roster spots alongside Zach Pascal, Reece Fountain, Marcus Johnson, Steve Ishmael, Krishawn Hogan, Jordan Veasy and Penny Hart. Rogers snagged a dozen or more passes all […]

Trent Williams Wants Trade Or Release

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams said he doesn't have financial issues with the team at all, according to numerous sources with knowledge of the situation. He has demanded a trade or be released due to the team's handling of his recent medical situation. Williams is one of the best blind-side protectors in the NFL, […]

Adrian Peterson Aiming For 2,000 Yards

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson said he is aiming for 2,000 yards in 2019. It will be a tall task for the veteran running back heading into his 13th season, even after he ran for 1,042 yards in 2018. Peterson will be 34 years old this season and became the fifth player to rush […]

Gus Edwards Leaner And More Powerful

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is leaner and more powerful as he enters the 2019 season. He said he weighs the same as last year, but his body is trimmer and he is down to six percent body fat from nine percent in 2018. Edwards was the team's most productive runner in the second […]

Braves Emerging As Front-Runners For Dallas Keuchel

The Atlanta Braves have emerged as the front-runners for free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to a source. The Yankees also remain in the mix, but Atlanta is making a big push. The Cardinals and Twins are other teams in the mix, and Keuchel should land with a club before the week is out now […]

Michael Roberts Must Prove He Belongs

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts must prove he belongs on the roster this offseason after the team added veterans at the position in free agency and drafted rookies as well. Jesse James and Logan Thomas were added in free agency and T.J. Hockenson (first round) and Isaac Nauta were taken in the draft. Roberts, […]

Lions Could Use Three Tight Ends Often

The Detroit Lions could use three tight end sets often based on the way they're rolling personnel into practices this week. Jesse James, rookie T.J. Hockenson, Michael Roberts and Logan Thomas are all big bodies and can create mismatches based on personnel. The most intriguing of those names is Hockenson, who was a first-round pick […]

Wade Davis Could Return This Weekend

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis (back) feels ready to return after his throwing session on Wednesday and could be activated during the series against the Mets this weekend. The veteran should return to the closer's role immediately after posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, seven saves and 18 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings before his […]