Chris Martin To Close In Texas

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin will close with Shawn Kelley (infection) on the injured list, in the opinion of MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Jose Leclerc, who started the year as the closer, was removed from the role and will continue to be used in the eighth inning until the Rangers feel he's ready to return […]

Shin-Soo Choo, Hunter Pence To Share Time In Left Field

With Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo shifting to center field with Delino DeShields in the minors, Shin-Soo Choo and Hunter Pence will share time in left field. Choo will get more playing time in left field, but Pence could see at-bats as the designated hitter. Both Choo and Pence have made a case to be […]

Todd Frazier's Roster Spot Not In Jeopardy

The New York Mets are not considering cutting third baseman Todd Frazier to make room for Jed Lowrie (knee), who could return from the injured list on Monday. A strained oblique cost Frazier the first month of the season, and he's hitting just .143 with a .425 OPS in 15 games since he returned from […]

Xavien Howard Becomes Highest Paid Cornerback In NFL

The Miami Dolphins signed cornerback Xavien Howard to a record five-year, $76.5 million contract extension on Thursday, according to sources. It makes him the highest paid corner in NFL history and also includes $46 million guaranteed. Howard has been to one Pro Bowl after being taken in the second round by Miami in 2016. He […]

Derek Anderson Announces Retirement

Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson announced his retirement from football on Thursday. Mostly a backup in his career, the 35-year-old was initially taken with a sixth-round pick in 2005 by the Ravens. He spent four years in Cleveland to begin his year, one in Arizona, seven with the Panthers and finished up 2018 with Buffalo. […]

Kyler Murray Signs Rookie Deal

The Arizona Cardinals signed rookie quarterback Kyler Murray, the first overall pick, to a four-year rookie deal worth $35,158,644 fully guaranteed on Thursday, according to a source. The deal includes the standard fifth-year team option. Murray will be the immediate starter under center in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense and has considerable upside […]

Bills Sign Ed Oliver To Rookie Deal

The Buffalo Bills signed defensive tackle Ed Oliver, their first-round pick, to a fully guaranteed $19.675 million rookie deal on Thursday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly. He also received a $12.329 million signing bonus. The former University of Houston star was taken ninth overall by the Bills and has similarities […]

Dwayne Haskins Signs Rookie Deal

The Washington Redskins signed rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins to a four-year rookie deal on Thursday. He becomes the first first-round quarterback to sign their rookie deal after being taken 15th overall by the 'Skins last month. The former Ohio State QB will also have a fifth-year team option. He figures to compete with Case Keenum […]

Jed Lowrie Won't Be Activated Friday

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) won't be activated from the injured list on Friday. Instead, he'll play for Triple-A Syracuse over the weekend and the Mets will re-evaluate him for next week. Those who have stashed the veteran infielder will have to wait a few more days. Lowrie isn't hitting the ball […]

Max Fried On Track To Start Sunday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hand) threw a successful side session on Thursday and will start on Sunday against the Diamondbacks, barring an unexpected setback. Fried was hit by a comebacker in his start on Tuesday, but he appears to be fine. The left-hander has been a pleasant story for Atlanta this year, going […]

Dee Gordon Injured Thursday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) left the game early on Thursday after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist. Gordon was hitless in two plate appearances with a walk and was also caught stealing before his injury. His fantasy value has increased now that he's hitting leadoff most days with Mallex […]

Andrew Stevenson Goes On Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Andrew Stevenson (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with back spasms. In corresponding moves, Gerardo Parra was added to the active roster and relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero was designated for assignment. Stevenson had three hits in his 12 at-bats as a bench option for Washington, and he's unlikely […]

Taylor Clarke Optioned, Jon Duplantier Recalled

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned starting pitcher Taylor Clarke to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and recalled pitcher Jon Duplantier from Reno in a corresponding move. The team's No. 10 prospect makes way for Arizona's No. 2 prospect, although Duplantier is expected to work in long relief. With a fifth starter needed Sunday against the Braves, it's […]

Jed Lowrie Not A Lock To Return Friday

It's not a lock that New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) will return from the injured list on Friday. Team officials are still discussing whether Lowrie is ready or if he'll benefit from more rehab games. At worst, Lowrie will probably return early next week. The 35-year-old switch-hitter has just two hits in […]

Aaron Judge Not Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) still isn't doing any baseball activities, but manager Aaron Boone said he feels that Judge is "making good improvements every day." The slugging outfielder is unlikely to return until sometime in June, so fantasy owners will just have to stay patient. The good news is that the Bombers […]

Steven Matz Goes On Injured List, Dominic Smith Recalled

The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with radial nerve discomfort in his arm and recalled first baseman Dominic Smith from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Matz received an injection this week and is hoping to only miss a start or two, so he […]

Telvin Smith Won't Play In 2019

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith announced on Instagram that he will not play in 2019 due to personal issues. The 28-year-old had a career-high 134 tackles, one sack, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and two interceptions last season. His absence this year will surely have a negative effect on the middle of Jacksonville's defense.

Lions Sign T.J. Hockenson

The Detroit Lions signed their first-round pick, tight end T.J. Hockenson, to a four-year rookie contract on Thursday. Hockenson was the eighth overall pick of the draft and figures to have a substantial role as the main pass-catching tight end in his rookie season as the safety blanket for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Be careful not […]

Giovanny Urshela Available Thursday

New York Yankees infielder Giovanny Urshela (knee) said he will be available on Thursday if needed. He's dealing with some inflammation in his left knee after fouling a ball off of it on Wednesday, but the pain isn't as intense as it was Wednesday night. There's a good chance he'll be able to return to […]

Aaron Hicks Expected To Return Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) will play three games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this weekend and is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday. He will be making his season debut after slashing .248/.366/.467 with a career-high 27 home runs, 79 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 137 games for the […]

Jesse Winker Out With Quad Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (quadriceps) is out of the lineup on Thursday with left quadriceps tightness, but he is available to pinch hit. Manager David Bell and Winker think that he'll be back in the lineup on Friday. It explains why Winker has been out the last few games. The 25-year-old left-handed swinger is […]

Eloy Jimenez Traveling With Team

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) will travel with the team to Toronto, and a decision on a rehab assignment will come after that series this weekend. He could return to the team late next week if everything goes according to plan. The 22-year-old phenom was hitting .241 (19-for-79) with three home runs and […]

Buster Posey Expects To Return In A Week

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (concussion) expects to be back catching when his seven days on the concussion injured list are up. He took a foul tip off his mask on Sunday and wasn't feeling better after a couple of days. Posey's fantasy owners hope his stay on the injured list will be short. […]

Benjamin Watson Plans To Sign With Patriots

Free-agent tight end Benjamin Watson plans to sign with the New England Patriots. The former first-round pick of New England back in 2004, Watson will compete for playing time with Austin Seferian-Jenkins now that Rob Gronkowski has retired. Watson spent the first six years of his career with the Patriots. He caught just 35 passes […]

Jay Bruce Benched Against Left-Hander

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Yankees left-handed starting pitcher J.A. Happ. Mitch Haniger is in right field and is batting second, while Braden Bishop is in center field and hitting ninth. Haniger is usually a fine daily pick, and he's hitting .320/.485/.560 with a homer […]

Luke Voit, Giovanny Urshela Out Thursday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit and infielder Giovanny Urshela (knee) are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Urshela is day-to-day after fouling a ball off his knee on Wednesday. DJ LeMahieu is at first base and is hitting leadoff, while Miguel Andujar will play the hot corner and hit sixth against Mariners […]

Gregory Soto To Start On Saturday

The Detroit Tigers will recall starting pitcher Gregory Soto from Double-A Erie in order to start one of the games of a doubleheader against the Twins on Saturday, according to the Erie Times-News. The 24-year-old left-hander, the team's No. 26 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 8.8 K/9 in four […]

Mark Canha To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Oakland Athletics first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha (wrist) thinks that he will begin his minor league rehab assignment on Friday. The 30-year-old has only eight hits in 40 at-bats (.200) with two home runs and four RBI so far this year before his injury. With Matt Olson back from a fractured hamate bone in his hand, […]

Marco Estrada Feeling Better

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Marco Estrada (back) said he is feeling better after an ablation procedure for his back pain. He doesn't anticipate needing much time on a rehab assignment once he's able to pitch again. The veteran right-hander hasn't done well in Oakland in his five starts before the injury, posting an ugly 6.85 […]

Drew Pomeranz Could Miss One Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (lat) might only miss one start after landing on the injured list on Thursday with what sounds like a minor lat strain. The 30-year-old left-hander hasn't fared very well in 2019, going 1-4 with a 5.93 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 33 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings over his […]