Mariners Acquire Tom Murphy

The Seattle Mariners acquired catcher Tom Murphy from the San Francisco Giants on Friday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Mariners gave up. With just David Freitas backing up Omar Narvaez in Seattle, Murphy could have the opportunity to stick and see playing time every so often with the M's. The soon-to-be 28-year-old has […]

Brandon Drury Expected To Remain In Leadoff Spot

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo called third baseman Brandon Drury his "leadoff guy." Drury went 1-for-4 with a single in the team's 2-0 Opening Day loss to the Tigers on Thursday. He's not a prototypical leadoff hitter and will likely move to a bench role whenever third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) is […]

Chiefs Want To Keep Chris Jones Around

The Kansas City Chiefs would like to sign defensive end Chris Jones to a contract extension before he is eligible to become a free agent after the 2020 season. The Chiefs are currently in conversations with Jones on an extension, but nothing is expected to happen anytime soon. For a Chiefs defense that moved on […]

Brandon Marshall Signs With Raiders

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent linebacker Brandon Marshall to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Marshall spent six seasons with the Broncos and had 412 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two interceptions, 21 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 63 regular season starts in Denver. He has three 100-plus tackle seasons but has […]

Cowboys Acquire Robert Quinn

The Dallas Cowboys acquired defensive end Robert Quinn from the Miami Dolphins on Thursday in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round pick, according to multiple sources. It was also reported that Quinn agreed to a new one-year, $9.2 million deal with the Cowboys. The 28-year-old edge rusher had a 19-sack season sandwiched between two 10.5-sack seasons […]

Eagles Trade For Jordan Howard

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired running back Jordan Howard from the Chicago Bears on Thursday in exchange for a sixth-round conditional pick in 2020. The pick can become a fifth-rounder, according to a league source. The 24-year-old started out hot in his rookie year in 2016 and has fallen since, rushing 250 times for 935 yards […]

Jake Lamb Must Earn Playing Time Against Lefties

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has said that first baseman/third baseman Jake Lamb must earn his at-bats against left-handed pitchers in 2019. Lovullo also said that Lamb isn't in a platoon at first base with Christian Walker. Lamb played in only 56 games for the D-Backs last season due to injury and hit .222 with […]

Mike Trout Says He's Fine

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout said he suffered a raspberry on his right shin in the fourth inning on Opening Day on Thursday. Trainers came out to check on him because the pad he used for his raspberry constricted his calf and led to cramping. Trout is fine, however, and should be in the […]

Raiders Agree With Isaiah Crowell

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent running back Isaiah Crowell to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million on Thursday, according to a source. Crowell had several big games with the Jets in 2018 but finished with a disappointing 143 carries for 685 yards and six touchdowns while playing in 13 games. His fantasy value […]

Eagles Re-Sign Richard Rodgers

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed tight end Richard Rodgers to an undisclosed two-year deal on Thursday. Rodgers will return after catching only one pass for seven yards in seven games for the Eagles in 2018. He'll be behind both Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert on the depth chart and shouldn't be owned in any fantasy leagues […]

Titans Plan To Ride Derrick Henry In 2019

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson reiterated that the team plans to ride running back Derrick Henry as their lead back in 2019. In five December games last year, Henry carried the offense, running for 625 yards and eight touchdowns. He finished with 215 attempts, 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns (4.9 yards per carry) in […]

Victor Victor Mesa Playing In Games

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Victor Mesa (hamstring) has resumed playing in minor league games after being shut down this spring. The team will make a decision in the next few days on whether he goes to High-A Jupiter or extended spring training. The 22-year-old Cuban was signed last fall and is already the team's […]

Jordan Lyles To Throw Simulated Game This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (side), who is starting the year on the 10-day injured list, is scheduled to throw a six-inning simulated game this week, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Lyles is expected to be the team's fifth starter when he's healthy, but he suffered from pain in his right […]

Mitch Haniger Batting Leadoff Against Red Sox

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is starting in right field and batting leadoff in Thursday's home opener against Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale. Haniger is one of Seattle's best hitters, but batting leadoff will take away precious RBI opportunities. He's 0-for-5 in his career against Sale, but he should be a lineup lock in […]

Rich Hill Feeling Better Every Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) said he threw on flat ground on Thursday and has been feeling better every day. He will attempt long toss on Friday. The veteran left-hander begins the regular season on the injured list with a left knee strain, but he might only miss a few weeks and […]

Shohei Ohtani Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is taking on-field batting practice on Thursday for the first time since Tommy John surgery last October, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Japanese two-way start won't pitch at all this year, but he will remain a mixed league asset for his bat and has a nice […]

Cowboys Expected To Acquire Robert Quinn

The Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins have a deal in place that would send defensive end Robert Quinn to the Cowboys, according to sources. Quinn is also believed to be working out a separate deal with Dallas when the trade goes through. The 28-year-old had two separate 10.5-sack seasons back with the St. Louis Rams […]

Falcons Want To Keep Grady Jarrett Around Long Term

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank thinks that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and wide receiver Julio Jones will be "Falcons for life." Atlanta put the $15.2 million franchise tag on Jarrett this offseason and have been negotiating a long-term deal with Jones. Jarrett was a fifth-round pick in 2011, and he and the Falcons can negotiate […]

Bills Add Senorise Perry

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent running back Senorise Perry to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Perry didn't see any action at all in 2018 with the Dolphins and has just eight carries for 30 yards in his three NFL seasons. He'll strictly serve as depth for Buffalo behind LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore. Perry […]

Panthers Re-Sign Cameron Artis-Payne

The Carolina Panthers re-signed running back Cameron Artis-Payne to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. The team's fifth-round pick in 2015 has averaged 4.2 yards per carry in his first four NFL seasons, but he's too far down on the depth chart to have any real fantasy value in 2019. CAP has 118 career carries […]

Yu Darvish Good To Go For Season Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (finger) said he's good to go for his season debut on Saturday against his old team, the Texas Rangers. Darvish threw in a minor league game last weekend and made it through a bullpen session on Thursday without using protection on his finger, so he's ready to go this […]

Justin Bour Hitting Third Thursday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Justin Bour is starting at first base and batting third on Opening Day on Thursday against A's starter Mike Fiers. Bour should see regular playing time at first base at least for the first month of the season until Shohei Ohtani (elbow) returns to the designated hitter role. The left-handed […]

Cardinals Hoping To Get Something From Kevin White

Arizona Cardinals new head coach Kliff Kingsbury is hoping that the team can get something out of wide receiver Kevin White in his first year in Arizona. Kingsbury did background research on White before the team signed him to a one-year, $1.5 million deal, and they raved about White's toughness, personality and competitive spirit. Injuries, […]

Geronimo Allison Ready For Big Season

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison is ready for an important fourth season in the NFL after signing a one-year, $2.8 million contract as a restricted free agent this offseason. He'll receive a $750,000 signing bonus. Allison had 19 catches for 289 yards and two touchdowns four games into last year, but he suffered […]

Lions Won't Overwork Kerryon Johnson

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia and the coaching staff have no plans to baby running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) in his return to the field this year, but the second-year running back's workload could be limited. Johnson missed six games with a season-ending knee injury in his rookie season in 2018. He averaged 15 […]

Andy Dalton In Make-Or-Break Year?

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown said the team won't consider extending quarterback Andy Dalton before the 2019 season. Dalton's final year of his contract is in 2020, so the upcoming season with new head coach Zac Taylor will be very important for his future in Cincinnati. The 31-year-old signal-caller played in just 11 games due […]

Carlos Correa Not Playing On Opening Day

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (neck) is not in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday. Correa's neck injury isn't believed to be serious, but it's worth watching. Consider him day-to-day for now. Aledmys Diaz will fill in at the 6 on Thursday against Rays ace Blake Snell and will hit eighth in the order. Diaz […]

Connor Joe Gets The Nod In Left Field

San Francisco Giants outfielder Connor Joe is starting in left field and batting sixth on Opening Day on Thursday against Padres starter Eric Lauer in his major league debut. Michael Reed is starting in right field and hitting seventh. Both Joe and Reed should see decent playing time in the Giants rebuilding outfield to start […]

Corey Seager Batting Second On Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is batting second on Opening Day on Thursday against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke. Seager is making his return after elbow and hip surgeries ended his 2018 very early. In 14 career at-bats against Greinke, Seager is hitting .429 with two home runs and four RBI. Not only is […]

Jorge Polanco Starting Thursday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (arm) is in the lineup for Opening Day on Thursday and is hitting second against Indians starter Corey Kluber. Polanco had been dealing with some arm fatigue as spring training closed, but he never appeared to be in much danger of missing the season opener. His fantasy value in season-long […]