Packers Claim Sam Ficken Off Waivers

The Green Bay Packers claimed kicker Sam Ficken off waivers from the Seahawks on Monday, according to a source. The 26-year-old has gone three of six on field-goal tries and has made 14 of his 15 extra points in four games for the Rams over the last two years. He'll be depth behind Mason Crosby, […]

Robbie Gould Absent For 49ers Workouts

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould was absent for the start of the team's offseason workouts on Monday. Gould isn't happy about receiving the franchise tag and was hoping to hit the open market so that he could return to Chicago and kick for the Bears. It doesn't sound like Gould is open to a […]

Jordan Taylor Could Return Punts

The Minnesota Vikings are intrigued with the idea of wide receiver Jordan Taylor returning punts in 2019 to replace cornerback Marcus Sherels in the role. Taylor returned 11 punts for 103 yards (9.4 average) in 2017. There's a good chance that the 27-year-old makes more noise on special teams than he does in the offense […]

Russell Wilson May Be Done Negotiating With Seattle

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson apparently won't negotiate another long-term deal with the team if a contract extension isn't reached by Monday night. This gives the rumor that Wilson would like to play elsewhere some legs. He gave the Seahawks an April 15 deadline for a contract extension, and so far the two sides haven't […]

Jaime Barria To Start Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria will start against the Rangers on Tuesday, pushing Matt Harvey back to Wednesday. The right-hander will take the rotation spot of Tyler Skaggs (ankle) for the time being, but he could secure a rotation spot if he pitches well. The 22-year-old was decent in his 26 starts a […]

Noel Cuevas Injured Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Noel Cuevas left the game in the fourth inning on Monday with a leg injury. Cuevas was making his season debut after being called up from the minors before the day. He was hitless in his two plate appearances before departing. Cuevas and Raimel Tapia were set to share playing time in […]

Ken Giles Under The Weather Monday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles (illness) was unavailable on Monday night because he was sick, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. It explains why Joe Biagini came in for the save against the Twins. Giles has been solid so far this year, posting a 2.57 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, four saves and 11 strikeouts in his […]

Cody Bellinger Hit By Pitch, Leaves Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger was hit by a pitch on the right knee on Monday and had to leave the game early. He entered the game leading the National League with nine home runs and 22 runs scored, and he had an RBI double in the first inning before his injury. Bellinger tried […]

Rich Hill Hoping For Only One Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) is hoping to join the major league rotation after his rehab start with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday. It won't be up to Hill ultimately, but it's good to see that he's being optimistic. If the veteran left-hander does only make one rehab start, he'd be unlikely […]

No Timetable For Alex Wood

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood (back), who had a setback on the last day of spring training, has no timetable for when he'll begin a rehab assignment and is taking things one day at a time. The left-hander won't be back until at least sometime in May. Moving from the Dodgers to the Reds […]

Chad Bettis Removed From Rotation

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis has been removed from the starting rotation now that Antonio Senzatela (heel) is back from the injured list. Starter Tyler Anderson (knee) is also working his way back to health and should rejoin the rotation soon. Bettis has been a disaster this year, sporting an 8.78 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and […]

David Dahl Inching Closer To Return

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (core) is moving closer to a return and is scheduled to play in an extended spring training game on Tuesday. Dahl's injured list stint expires on April 18, when he'll be eligible to return. The left-handed hitter should remain stashed in all formats. He was off to a hot start […]

Tyler Anderson Throws Without Issues

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (knee) threw in extended spring training on Monday and didn't have any issues with his knee, according to manager Bud Black. The left-hander allowed a whopping 18 hits and 11 earned runs in nine innings in his two starts this year before going on the injured list. Anderson can […]

Chris Iannetta Lands On Injured List, Antonio Senzatela Back

The Colorado Rockies placed catcher Chris Iannetta on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right lat strain and activated starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela (heel) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Senzatela was set to start on Monday night against the Padres. He went 6-6 with a 4.38 ERA in 23 outings […]

Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr. Questionable For Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielders Andrew Benintendi (foot) and Jackie Bradley Jr. (illness) are both questionable to play on Tuesday. "We’ll see. Jackie feels better. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow. Beni, a lot better. We’ll see when we get there what lineup we have," manager Alex Cora said. Benintendi fouled a ball off his foot […]

Garrett Cooper Working Out

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (calf) has started running and taking batting practice as he works his way back from a calf strain. Cooper went 0-for-7 with a strikeout before landing on the injured list. He's an option for some outfield playing time when he's healthy, and he can also play some first base if […]

J.D. Davis Set To Play Some Outfield

The New York Mets have been prepping third baseman J.D. Davis to play some left field. It's presumably because Todd Frazier (oblique) is coming close to returning from the injured list, and he's expected to share playing time at the hot corner with Davis and Jeff McNeil. Davis has hit .257 (9-for-35) with three homers […]

Jeremy Jeffress Expected To Be Activated Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (shoulder) was not activated from the injured list on Monday, but manager Craig Counsell said that it could come on Tuesday. Jeffress struggled in his short rehab assignment, but the main thing is that he is healthy will provide Milwaukee with another late-inning arm to help take the pressure […]

Brock Holt Starting Rehab Assignment Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (eye) said he's starting his rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday and hopes to be activated later this week in the series against the Rays. The 30-year-old has only one hit in 16 at-bats so far with Boston and is more useful for his glove and ability to […]

Phillies Place David Robertson On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer David Robertson on the 10-day injured list on Monday with right elbow soreness and recalled pitcher Drew Anderson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Robertson has struggled to begin the year with his new team, posting a 5.40 ERA, 2.10 WHIP, no saves and six K's in 6 […]

Jesse Winker To Start On Bench

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against Dodgers left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw. Matt Kemp will draw the start in left field against his old team and bat third. Catcher Curt Casali is also hitting leadoff in this one. Winker has picked things up of late with the […]

Max Kepler Out, Mitch Garver Hitting Leadoff

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Jake Cave is receiving the start in right field and is batting seventh against Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker. Mitch Garver is behind the plate and hitting leadoff, while Willians Astudillo is back at third base and hitting sixth. Marwin Gonzalez […]

Jorge Alfaro Remains Out Monday

Miami Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro (knee) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday. He also missed the game on Sunday but should be considered day-to-day. Chad Wallach is behind the dish again and is batting seventh against Cubs starter Yu Darvish. Despite playing for a bad team, Alfaro has been relevant in single-catcher leagues […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of Lineup Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Kris Bryant is in left field and is hitting second against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards, while David Bote is at third and is hitting seventh. Ben Zobrist is batting leadoff. Schwarber has three home runs and six RBI on the season, […]

Jason Kelce Played Through Multiple Serious Injuries

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce said he played through a Grade 2 MCL sprain, a broken foot and a "torn elbow" and other nagging injuries in 2018. He's now "as healed as I'm going to get." Talk about toughing it out for your team. The 31-year-old should be fine for the start of the 2019 […]

Joey Votto Out Against Lefty

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup on Monday night against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Kyle Farmer is starting at first base and is batting eighth against Kershaw on Monday. The 28-year-old Farmer has just two hits in his 13 at-bats this year, but both of those hits have gone […]

No Timetable For Delanie Walker

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) doesn't have a timetable for his return to full health. Walker had been a very reliable TE1 with the Titans before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 1 of last season. He had just four catches for 52 yards before his season came to an end. The 34-year-old […]

Marcus Mariota Adds Some Weight This Offseason

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota said he added five to 10 pounds of "good weight" this offseason. The 25-year-old signal-caller has never played a full season in his four years in the NFL, so hopefully the added weight can keep him on the field for the long haul. He had a career-low 2,528 yards passing, […]

Carson Wentz Still Healing

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said his recovery from his back injury is going well, but he's not fully healed from the stress fracture. "It’s still getting there," Wentz said. His goal is to be ready for organized team activities. Wentz still has a lot of upside but is an injury risk as a QB1 […]

Travis Kelce Has No Timetable To Return To Activities

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who had offseason ankle surgery, is out of his walking boot and is working out, but he doesn't know what his timetable will be for a return to the field. He's mostly rehabbing and getting treatment right now. Kelce has plenty of time to get ready for the […]