Nationals, Anthony Rendon Talking Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals and third baseman Anthony Rendon have resumed contract-extension talks during the season. Rendon and general manager Mike Rizzo met on Tuesday before the team took batting practice, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting. The two sides remained "far apart" after the last meeting in spring training, but both sides are […]

Ken Giles Available Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (illness) threw a successful side session before the game on Tuesday and will be available to pitch. Giles was unavailable on Monday night because he was under the weather, and Joe Biagini filled in for the save. The hard-throwing right-hander has been good for Toronto so far this year, […]

Patriots Signing Demaryius Thomas

The New England Patriots are signing free-agent wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. It's an intriguing landing spot for the aging and injured receiver, but he'll have to prove his health to fantasy owners first after suffering an Achilles tear with Houston last season. Thomas had five […]

Cowboys Discussing Extension With Amari Cooper

The Dallas Cowboys are having active discussions on a contract extension for wide receiver Amari Cooper, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones. Cooper had two 1,000-yard seasons in his first two years with the Raiders and then disappeared and was traded to Dallas for a first-round pick last year. The 24-year-old was a godsend […]

Mike Foltynewicz To Make Another Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (elbow) will make another rehab start in the minor leagues this weekend. Folty was hit hard in his rehab start on Monday with Triple-A Gwinnett, so he'll get another turn this weekend before hopefully making his season debut after that. The 27-year-old had a breakout year in 2018 with […]

Zach Miller Announces Retirement

Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller announced his retirement from football on his Instagram account on Tuesday. Miller never played in a full season in his six seasons in the NFL, and he also missed three years from 2012 to 2014 due to injury. The killer was his 2017 leg injury that required nine surgeries. […]

Rhys Hoskins Expected To Return Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) could be used as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday, according to manager Gabe Kapler. The power-hitting first baseman tweaked his left ankle on a slide on Monday night, but he's expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 26-year-old is hitting .268 (15-for-56) with five home runs, 13 […]

Troy Tulowitzki Works Out Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) took batting practice in the cage and ran on the field on Tuesday, which was his first time running on flat ground since his injury. It's good progress, but you should expect the oft-injured 34-year-old to take his time coming back after missing all of last season and […]

Freddy Peralta Lands On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with an SC joint injury to his right shoulder. The team also re-instated reliever Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) from the injured list and recalled pitcher Aaron Wilkerson from Triple-A San Antonio. Jake Petricka was optioned to Single-A Wisconsin. Peralta has […]

Nicholas Castellanos, Josh Harrison Return To Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (toe) and second baseman Josh Harrison (shoulder) are both back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Pirates starter Joe Musgrove. Castellanos is hitting second as the designated hitter, while Harrison is batting leadoff. Neither Castellanos nor Harrison have done much with the bat to begin the season, but they […]

Rhys Hoskins, Odubel Herrera Out Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after tweaking his ankle on Monday night. Maikel Franco is at first base and is hitting eighth, while Scott Kingery is at the hot corner and is batting fifth against Mets left-hander Steven Matz. Odubel Herrera is also sitting against […]

Aaron Hicks Expected To Take BP This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) did tee and soft-toss work on Tuesday and also ran and threw on the field. He's expected to take batting practice either Wednesday or Thursday. Hicks, who has always been a slow healer, is making strides as he tries to make his season debut. He might not return […]

Adalberto Mondesi Not Playing Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Chris Owings will take his place at shortstop and will hit seventh against White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. It's a decent matchup, but Owings still isn't a great daily pick after he's started the season hitting a weak .200 (11-for-55) […]

Marlins Option J.T. Riddle, Recall Isaac Galloway

The Miami Marlins optioned shortstop J.T. Riddle to Triple-A New Orleans on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Isaac Galloway and pitcher Jarlin Garcia in corresponding moves. Riddle had only five hits in his first 32 at-bats (.156) with two homers and three RBI. Miguel Rojas figures to be the team's everyday starter at the 6 going […]

Blake Snell Put On Injured List Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Blake Snell on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured fourth right toe and called up pitcher Emilio Pagan from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The good news is that 2018's American League Cy Young winner is expected to miss just one start. The talented […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Out, Jackie Bradley Jr. Back In Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, while outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (illness) is back in center field and hitting ninth against Yankees left-handed starter James Paxton. Steve Pearce is the designated hitter and is batting cleanup in a good spot to take advantage for those in […]

Greg Bird To Be In Walking Boot For Two Weeks

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that first baseman Greg Bird (foot) will be in a walking boot for two weeks before the team re-evaluates him. Bird was hitting just .171 (6-for-35) with a solo home run on the season and continues to be a disappointment for fantasy owners due to injuries and […]

J.J. Watt Not Thinking About Retirement

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is hoping that his two missed seasons due to injury will prolong his career and he's not thinking about retirement at all. "I don’t want to leave the game anytime soon … I wouldn’t trade it for anything else in the world," Watt said. The 30-year-old played in a […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Against Righty Again

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday against Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Kris Bryant is in left field and is batting second, while David Bote is at the hot corner again and is hitting seventh. Daniel Descalso will be a DFS sleeper in the leadoff spot in a […]

Jon Jay Doing Baseball Activities

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (groin, hip) played catch on Monday and was hoping to hit off a tee. The veteran outfielder has not played at all this season. Jay could see considerable playing time for the White Sox when he makes his season debut, but the upside just isn't there for his fantasy […]

Rougned Odor, Ronald Guzman Taking Ground Balls

Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor (knee) and first baseman Ronald Guzman (hamstring) both took ground balls on Monday but haven't done any serious running. Both players are currently on the 10-day injured list and don't have a timetable for their return. Logan Forsythe and Patrick Wisdom have been seeing more playing time on the […]

Alex Wood To Throw Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood, who has been out with a sore back since spring training, is scheduled to throw off a mound on Saturday, which will be his first time doing so since he had a setback on March 24. The left-hander has had multiple setbacks in the process and there remains no […]

Danny Duffy Set To Throw Saturday

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) felt good after throwing 61 pitches in Arizona on Monday, and the left-hander is scheduled to throw 75 to 80 pitches on Saturday. After that, Duffy could go on a rehab assignment. He should return to KC's starting rotation when he's healthy, […]

Carlos Martinez Throws Bullpen Session

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday, just the second time he's done so since he was shut down in spring training with shoulder weakness. "Everything checked out great," manager Mike Shildt said. "He tried to mix in four-seam [fastballs] and two-seam. He tried to mix in […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Tyler O'Neill on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right elbow nerve subluxation. The team recalled infielder/outfielder Yairo Munoz and pitchers Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Reliever Mike Mayers (lat) was also placed on the injured list and outfielder Drew […]

Jeremy Jeffress To Be Eased Into High-Leverage Situations

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder), who will be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, will be eased into late-inning, high-leverage situations. He led the team with 73 outings in the regular season last year and posted a solid 1.29 ERA. He also had 15 saves and should eventually factor into the ninth-inning […]

Jimmy Nelson Throws Monday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) threw four innings in a simulated game in Arizona on Monday and it "went well," according to manager Craig Counsell. Nelson will do one more simulated game before the team decides where to send him on a minor league rehab assignment, most likely with Triple-A San Antonio. The […]

Ryan Braun Dealing With Balky Back

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was out of the lineup for a second straight day on Monday due to a balky back, but manager Craig Counsell said there wasn't a cause for concern. Braun was out on Monday due to a matchup decision, as Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson has been much tougher on right-handed hitters. […]

Brewers Remain Interested In Craig Kimbrel, Dallas Keuchel

The Milwaukee Brewers remain interested in free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel and starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel. However, their interest in Kimbrel is tied to the performance and durability of reliever Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder), who hasn't yet made his season debut. Kimbrel is moving "closer" to a decision on where he will sign, but the situation remains […]

Joey Bart Seeing Hand Specialist

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart left a minor league game on Monday night after being hit by a pitch and is visiting a hand specialist on Tuesday, according to a source. Bart is the club's top prospect and No. 22 overall, per MLB Pipeline, so they'd hate to lose him for an extended period […]