Tigers Skipping Daniel Norris

Because of the postponement on Friday against the Twins, the Detroit Tigers will skip pitcher Daniel Norris in the rotation, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Tyson Ross will get the nod on Saturday and Jordan Zimmermann will be the starter on Sunday. Norris is temporarily filling in for Matt Moore (knee) and can be avoided […]

Nicholas Castellanos Hopes To Return Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos said he sprained his right big toe a few days ago, and he was scratched on Thursday. Detroit's game against the Twins has already been postponed on Friday, and Castellanos is hoping to be ready for Saturday. The 27-year-old has just 12 hits in 47 at-bats (.255) to begin the […]

Billy Hamilton Carted Off Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton was carted off the field on Thursday after he slammed into the outfield wall trying to make a catch. The 28-year-old speedster hadn't even had a plate appearance before suffering the injury after entering the game as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning. Stay tuned for more updates […]

Corey Seager Has Hamstring Contusion

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager left the game early on Thursday with a left hamstring contusion after being hit by a pitch. It doesn't seem to be anything serious enough to keep Seager out of action for an extended period of time, and he could even be back in the […]

Ender Inciarte Out Against Lefty

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is sitting out on Thursday against Mets left-handed starter Steven Matz. Johan Camargo will draw into the lineup in left field and hit seventh, with Ronald Acuna Jr. moving to center field. Inciarte has just seven hits in his first 39 at-bats (.179) on the season, adding a homer, two […]

Tigers-Twins Postponed For Friday

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins scheduled for Friday has already been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on May 11. Michael Pineda was set to start for the Twins, going up against Daniel Norris, who is filling in for Matt Moore […]

Leonard Fournette Arrested Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was arrested on Thursday for speeding and knowingly driving with a suspended license. He paid $1,500 bail and was released. Fournette's fantasy stock was already down heading into the 2019 season after being an RB1 bust last year while playing in just eight games and rushing for 439 yards […]

Corey Seager Hit By Pitch Thursday, Leaves Game

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager left the game on Thursday after he was hit by a pitch in the game against the Cardinals. Seager had a double, single and run scored in three plate appearances before leaving the game. Make sure to check back to get a more clear diagnosis of Seager's injury and […]

Sonny Gray Has Calf Contusion

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray was removed from his start early on Thursday against the Marlins after suffering a left calf contusion on a comebacker that struck him in the leg. Gray managed to go four scoreless innings with six strikeouts, continuing to turn heads in fantasy leagues after many […]

Braves Reach Extension With Ozzie Albies

The Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a contract extension with second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday, according to sources. The details of the extension have yet to be released. The 22-year-old is off to a great start this year, hitting .364/.429/.500 with a homer, five runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in 44 at-bats. […]

Sonny Gray Only Makes It Four Innings Thursday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (leg) left the game on Thursday against the Marlins after throwing four scoreless innings. He took a comebacker off his leg in the outing, but it's unclear if that was the reason for his removal from the contest. Gray only allowed two hits and fanned six of the 13 […]

Marshal Yanda Agrees To One-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to an undisclosed one-year contract extension with seven-time Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda on Thursday, according to league sources. Yanda was entering the final season of his current deal, so he'll be locked in through the 2020 season now. Yanda remains one of the best offensive guards in football, and his […]

Adam Shaheen Could Be More Of Blocking Tight End

Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen, who has appeared in just 19 of a possible 32 regular season games during his career due to injury, could be in line for more blocking duties in 2019. He could see more time as the "Y" blocker now that Dion Sims is no longer with the team. Shaheen […]

David Johnson Doesn't Mind Running Out Of Shotgun

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson said he doesn't mind being utilized out of the shotgun formation at all. It's unknown how much new head coach Kliff Kingsbury will use Johnson as a receiver, but the coach has already told Johnson to be ready for a healthy workload. Kingsbury has made it clear that his […]

Nationals Deal With Bud Norris Falls Through

The Washington Nationals deal with free-agent relief pitcher Bud Norris (forearm) has fallen through. The Nats felt he was still four to five weeks away from being ready to pitch in the majors. Norris had a 3.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings while also recording 28 saves for the Cardinals […]

Blake Martinez In Better Shape

Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez said he got in better shape over the offseason. “I basically gained seven pounds and lost 3½ percent body fat,” Martinez said. “I think, they said, like (I) lost eight pounds of fat, gained 15 pounds of muscle. Not messing around this year. Last year, I wasn’t happy – […]

Davante Adams Looking Forward To Playing In Slot

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams is looking forward to being utilized out of the slot under new head coach Matt LaFleur. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, Adams is bigger than the average slot receiver in the NFL. “I think that’s something that Matt is definitely looking forward to having me do, and I’m definitely […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Worried About Reduced Workload

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey said he's not worried about the team reducing his workload in 2019 after he played 91.3 percent of the offensive snaps last year. He played 75 more snaps than any other running back in the league and led all running backs with an NFL single-season record of 107 catches […]

Jefry Rodriguez To Start Saturday

Cleveland Indians pitcher Jefry Rodriguez will be recalled to start on Saturday against the Royals in place of Mike Clevinger (back). After that, the Tribe will reassess its options with an off day coming next week. The 25-year-old right-hander appeared in 14 games (eight starts) for Washington last year and posted an ugly 5.71 ERA, […]

Matt Olson Taking One-Handed Swings

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) is taking one-handed swings and has also been taking grounders and doing cardio work, according to manager Bob Melvin. Olson was injured in the opening series in Japan and needed surgery on his hamate bone. Even though he won't return until sometime next month, the left-handed slugger is […]

Alex Wood Has Been Throwing

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is throwing but hasn't pitched in a game yet. "He sounded upbeat. He’s getting there," Bell said. Wood is still a ways away from making his Cincinnati debut and will still need to go on a rehab assignment before he returns. The left-hander […]

Nick Senzel Weeks Away From Playing Games

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel's (ankle) progression has been encouraging, but the team's top prospect is still a couple of weeks away from playing in games at any level. Senzel made a case to be the team's starting center fielder to open the season, but his injury set him […]

Clayton Kershaw To Make Season Debut Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his season debut on Monday against the Reds. The 31-year-old left-hander and future Hall of Famer's fantasy stock dropped like a rock this spring as he dealt with another injury in spring training. His velocity has suffered the last couple seasons and we're beginning to […]

Cody Bellinger Not In Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. He'll be replaced at first base by David Freese, who will hit sixth against Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Freese is normally a better bet in DFS when he faces a lefty, but he does have a career .389 average […]

Marcell Ozuna, Matt Carpenter Sitting Out

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna and third baseman Matt Carpenter are both taking the day off on Thursday. Carpenter gets the day off a day after signing a two-year contract extension with the Red Birds. Tyler O'Neill draws into left field and will bat fifth, while Jedd Gyorko is starting at the hot corner […]

Jay Bruce Won't Play Against Royals

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (Achilles) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being removed from the game early on Wednesday night with Achilles tightness. Consider him day-to-day for now. Bruce expectedly isn't hitting for average, but he does have seven home runs on the season and will remain useful in mixed […]

Terrance Gore Draws Another Start, Billy Hamilton Sitting

Kansas City Royals outfielder Terrance Gore is starting in center field and is batting ninth on Thursday against Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake. Gore also started on Wednesday night and rewarded the team with three hits (two surprisingly for extra bases) and two stolen bases. Gore has world-class speed, but he is a zero with […]

Matt Chapman Resting Thursday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder will start at the hot corner and is hitting sixth against Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy. Chapman is hitting .305 (18-for-59) with four home runs, nine runs and nine RBI in the early going and is quickly becoming […]

Chris Davis Back In Lineup Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is back in the starting lineup on Thursday. He's at first base and is batting seventh against A's starting pitcher Aaron Brooks. The matchup is a nice one, but Davis is now 0-for-50 dating back to last season after a pinch-hit flyout on Wednesday night. Nobody should have Davis […]

Raiders Re-Sign Jalen Richard

The Oakland Raiders re-signed running back Jalen Richard to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Richard set career highs in catches (68) and receiving yards (607) last season, and his 68 catches tied for the team lead and Marcus Allen for the fourth-most receptions by a running back in team history. He also had 55 carries […]