Nelson Cruz Seeing Time Off In Interleague Series

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz wasn't in the starting lineup on Friday for the start of an interleague series in Philadelphia. The veteran slugger only appeared in right field in four games last season with the Mariners, so don't expect him to start much on Minnesota's current interleague road trip to the National League. […]

Andrelton Simmons Not In Lineup

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (back) is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Zack Cozart is moving over to shortstop and will hit seventh, while David Fletcher starts at third base and is batting ninth against Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn. Simmons left the game as a precaution on Thursday and an MRI […]

Cowboys Reach Extension With DeMarcus Lawrence

The Dallas Cowboys signed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence to a five-year contract extension worth more than $100 million on Friday, according to sources. The deal includes $65 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid 4-3 defensive end in the NFL. Lawrence has earned it, posting 25 sacks in the last two years, and he's become […]

Packers Re-Sign Jake Kumerow

The Green Bay Packers re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Jake Kumerow on Friday, which means he'll be good to go for the start of the team's offseason program on Monday. Kumerow finished the year on Injured Reserve in his first NFL season and had just eight catches for 103 yards and a touchdown in five […]

Ravens To Visit With Josh Jacobs

The Baltimore Ravens are set to visit with Alabama running back Josh Jacobs. The Ravens already have Gus Edwards, Mark Ingram and Kenneth Dixon, but they may not be done adding to their backfield and are fully committed to a run-first approach with Lamar Jackson under center as the franchise signal-caller. Jacobs would obviously have […]

X-Rays Negative On Joe Kelly

Updating a previous report, X-rays on Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly's right wrist came back negative after he was hit by a comebacker on Friday and had to leave the game. Kelly has been hit around often in the early going and already has a loss and two blown saves as a setup […]

Joe Kelly Hit By Comebacker, Leaves Game Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly was hit by a comebacker off the bat of Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon on Friday night and was removed from the game after trainers came out to check on him. It's unclear what the exact nature of Kelly's injury is or what the severity is, but we'll update […]

Edinson Volquez Placed On Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed starting pitcher Edinson Volquez on the injured list on Friday with a right elbow sprain. Reliever Kyle Bird has been called up from the minors to replace him on the roster. The plan for now is for the Rangers to move Lance Lynn and Drew Smyly up a day for their […]

Dee Gordon Expects To Play Saturday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (groin) said that he expects to play on Saturday against the White Sox. It's great news for his fantasy owners that he'll only miss one game after tweaking his groin during a pickoff game on Friday. The speedster is already up to five stolen bases on the season after […]

Orioles Sign Dan Straily

The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent starting pitcher Dan Straily to a major league deal on Friday. The 30-year-old made 56 starts with the Marlins over the last two years and posted a decent 4.20 ERA. It speaks to the state of Baltimore's rotation that Straily might actually become a consistent force for the O's and […]

Clay Buchholz To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (forearm) is scheduled to throw around 75 pitches in a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday if the weather cooperates. If he looks good in that outing, Buchholz could join the Blue Jays rotation after that. Buchholz surprised everyone in a great season with the Diamondbacks in […]

JaCoby Jones Starting Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (shoulder) and reliever Drew VerHagen (shoulder) are scheduled to begin rehab assignments with Single-A Lakeland on Friday. Jones will be making his season debut when he returns to the Tigers after hitting just .207/.266/.364 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 129 games for Detroit a […]

Dee Gordon Dealing With Groin Injury

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon was removed from the game early on Friday afternoon due to groin tightness. The Mariners don't think the injury is serious, so consider Gordon day-to-day for now. The worry is that the groin injury could resurface for a player whose game is largely based on […]

Jake Lamb To Miss Around Six Weeks

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that corner infielder Jake Lamb is dealing with a Grade 2 strain of his left quadriceps and could miss around six weeks. Lamb came into the year in a platoon with Christian Walker at first base because of his inability to hit left-handers, and now he'll miss around two […]

Dee Gordon Injured Friday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon was taken out of the game early on Friday due to a leg injury. He tweaked his leg diving back to first base on a pickoff attempt in the fourth inning. Gordon had two walks, a stolen base and a run scored before leaving the game, but a lower-body […]

Albert Almora Jr. Sitting Out Again

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. remains out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Friday. Jason Heyward is in center field and is hitting eighth, while Zobrist is in left field and is batting leadoff against Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff. Almora was expected to see more consistent playing time this […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Sitting In NL Park

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Friday in an interleague series in a National League park without the designated hitter. Mookie Betts is in center field and batting second, while J.D. Martinez is in right field and is hitting fourth against Arizona starter Zack Godley. Bradley, known […]

Jose Ramirez Not Playing Friday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (foot) is not in the starting lineup on Friday after fouling a ball off his left foot in Thursday's game. Max Moroff is at the hot corner and is hitting eighth against Blue Jays starting pitcher Trent Thornton. Ramirez's injury doesn't appear to be too serious, so consider him […]

Justin Smoak Back In Lineup Friday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak, who was scratched from the lineup on Thursday with a stiff neck, is back in the starting lineup on Friday. He is at first base and is batting third against Indians starter Shane Bieber. Smoak is just 5-for-25 (.200) with a homer and four RBI in the early […]

Luis Robert Off To Strong Start In Minors

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, who didn't hit a single home run over 186 at-bats in 2018, hit two home runs and drove in four runs in his 2019 season debut with High-A Winston-Salem on Thursday. The No. 39 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be up in the big leagues sooner than later […]

White Sox Have Contract Talks With Dylan Cease

The Chicago White Sox have had preliminary contract talks with pitcher Dylan Cease about an extension during spring training, according to a source. However, nothing is close to happening. Cease is the No. 21 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and figures to be called up at some point in 2019. The 23-year-old had 124 strikeouts […]

Jake Lamb Placed On Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed corner infielder Jake Lamb on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left quadriceps strain, retroactive to April 4. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Lamb was already losing playing time to Christian Walker at first base to begin the season and was only an NL-only […]

Ravens Sign Seth Roberts

The Baltimore Ravens signed free-agent wide receiver Seth Roberts to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. Baltimore is in serious need of beefing up their receiver corps, and Roberts barely moves the needle alongside Willie Snead, Jordan Lasley, Chris Moore, Quincy Adeboyejo and Jaleel Scott. Roberts had 45 catches for 494 […]

Jeremy Jeffress (RP, MIL) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jeffress was an All-Star in 2018 and had the best season of his career, going 8-1 with a 1.29 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 89 strikeouts in 76 2/3 innings and 15 saves. It helped that Corey Knebel's struggles allowed Jeffress to tally some saves late […]

Cowboys Optimistic About Deal For DeMarcus Lawrence

The Dallas Cowboys and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence's agent are talking again about a long-term extension, and the team is optimistic that a new deal will be reached. The Cowboys were far apart in talks with Lawrence, but they may have closed the gap of late. Both sides have until July 15 to get something […]

Wilmer Flores Not Playing Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wilmer Flores is not in the starting lineup on Friday. Ketel Marte is starting at second base and is batting sixth, while Jarrod Dyson is in center field and is hitting leadoff against Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello. Flores hasn't gotten as much playing time at second base as everyone expected, […]

Zach Eflin (SP, PHI) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 33% of leagues ANALYSIS: Eflin was fantastic in his season debut on Tuesday against the Nationals, allowing three hits in five scoreless innings while walking only one and striking out a career high-tying nine for his first win of the 2019 campaign. The right-hander, who will turn 25 on […]

Chris Davis' Fall Continues

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis struck out in all three of his at-bats and was booed by the fans during the team's home opener on Thursday. He was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning. Davis has twice led the majors in home runs with Baltimore, but he's struggled ever since a seven-year, […]

Byron Buxton Absent On Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (back, ribs) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. Max Kepler remains in center field and in the leadoff spot, while Jake Cave is getting another start in right field and is batting sixth against Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta. Buxton needs another day off after colliding with the […]

Colin Moran Draws Start Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran is starting in left field and is batting sixth on Friday against Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray. J.B. Shuck is in right field and is hitting seventh. Corey Dickerson and Gregory Polanco are both on the injured list, so the Pirates are having to get creative in the outfield. […]