Dexter Fowler Still Out Sick

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday with the flu. Jose Martinez is in right field and is batting fifth, while Harrison Bader is back in center field and is hitting eighth against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. Fowler's fantasy owners won't complain that he's on the bench against […]

Brian Dozier Not Playing Wednesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. He'll be replaced at the keystone by Wilmer Difo, who is hitting eighth against Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas. Dozier is really struggling in his first year with Washington, hitting .184/.297/.333 with four home runs and six RBI in his first […]

No Timetable For Philip Rivers Extension

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said there is no timetable for the team to reach a long-term contract extension with quarterback Philip Rivers. The 37-year-old will earn a base salary of $11 million in 2019 under his current contract. He led the team to a 12-4 record last year and finished with 4,308 […]

Rams Could Use More Two-Running Back Sets

After drafting running back Darrell Henderson in the third round with the 70th overall pick, the Los Angeles Rams could use more two-running back sets to help protect Todd Gurley in 2019. General manager Les Snead has called Henderson the "change-of-pace" back that the team has been searching for. Gurley missed the final two games […]

Ender Inciarte Back In Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is hitting eighth against Padres starter Cal Quantrill in his MLB debut. Inciarte is hitting just .233 with two homers, six RBI and three steals in 90 at-bats, and he doesn't have a very high ceiling when hitting low in […]

Redskins Draft Bryce Love As Derrius Guice Insurance

The Washington Redskins drafted Stanford running back Bryce Love in the fourth round on Saturday. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist two years ago but suffered an ACL tear in 2018 and could begin his rookie season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Derrius Guice was drafted in the second round in 2018 and […]

Matt Ryan Will Be Better Protected

The Atlanta Falcons made it a priority to get quarterback Matt Ryan some more protection on the offensive line in last week's draft, selecting two offensive linemen in the first round last Thursday after Ryan was sacked 42 times in 2018, the second highest total of his career. Guard Chris Lindstrom was the 14th overall […]

Mark Trumbo Slowly Progressing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) is throwing and doing light running but isn't doing any other baseball activities as he works his way back from knee surgery. Trumbo is on the 60-day injured list and likely won't make his season debut for Baltimore until June. The right-handed slugger still has some power in his […]

Saints Decline Eli Apple's Option

The New Orleans Saints declined the fifth-year option on cornerback Eli Apple ahead of the deadline on Friday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The former 10th overall pick of the Giants in 2016 started 10 games for New Orleans after being traded over in October of last year. He was the team's No. 2 […]

Isaiah Crowell Suffers Torn Achilles

Oakland Raiders running back Isaiah Crowell suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a workout with the team on Tuesday and will likely miss the entire 2019 season, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Crowell is expected to have surgery next week. The 26-year-old had 685 yards on 143 carries with six touchdowns with the Jets […]

Logan Webb Suspended 80 Games

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a banned substance. The fourth-round pick in 2014 had been pitching very well for Double-A Richmond, and he's listed as the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old had posted a 2.00 ERA with 31 strikeouts and […]

Colts Sign Spencer Ware

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Spencer Ware to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. In other moves, the team waived safety Isaiah Johnson and defensive tackle DeShawn Williams and released wide receiver James Wright. The 27-year-old Ware had impressive stretches in his time with the Chiefs. He broke out in 2016 when he took […]

Austin Hays Making Progress

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (thumb) remains in Florida but has advanced to taking practice on the field, and he will begin playing in games later this week. A healthy Hays could be the Orioles starting center fielder eventually. Expect Hays, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, to play in the minors for […]

T.Y. Hilton Played Through Ankle Sprains

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) said on Tuesday that he played six weeks with both high and low ankle sprains to the same ankle. Hilton initially injured his ankle on Dec. 9 but made 23 catches for 429 yards and a touchdown in the final five games of the season despite missing most […]

Roenis Elias Was Unavailable Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Roenis Elias, who leads the team with four saves, was unavailable on Tuesday against the Cubs with some soreness. The left-hander has been the best bet for saves from a fantasy perspective with Hunter Strickland injured. He has a nice 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 14 K's in 16 2/3 innings and […]

No Serious Damage For Mark Canha

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha doesn't have any serious damage in his right wrist. He received a cortisone injection and shouldn't have to miss much time. Canha was placed on the injured list and is hitting only .200 (8-for-40) with two home runs and four RBI on the season. […]

Zack Cozart Progressing

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart (neck) still doesn't have full range of motion to turn his head to the left, but he said he is progressing after taking batting practice on Tuesday. He thinks he will be ready to play when he's eligible to come off the injured list this Saturday. We doubt […]

Andrew Heaney Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (elbow) said he felt good after a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, and he threw all his pitches at full velocity. Heaney has missed the first month of the season with left elbow inflammation. The southpaw is hopeful he can move to face hitters for his next step. […]

Garrett Cooper Thinks He'll Be Fine

Miami Marlins outfielder/first baseman Garrett Cooper had just returned from the injured list on Tuesday but had to leave the game early after being hit by a pitch on the outside of his left hand. X-rays came back negative, so Cooper is currently listed as day-to-day. He's having trouble making a fist with his left […]

Brandon Morrow Should Return This Year

Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein is optimistic that relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) will pitch again this year after he recently received an injection for his right elbow. The right-hander hasn't pitched since July 15 of last year and underwent surgery in November. At this point, Morrow might not be back in the first half […]

Kyle Seager Takes BP Tuesday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (wrist) took batting practice on the field on Tuesday as he progresses from wrist surgery. Seager is slowly progressing from surgery in March to fix a partially torn tendon in his left wrist. There's a chance he could be back in late May or early June if he doesn't […]

A.J. Pollock To Have Exploratory Procedure

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) has returned to Los Angeles to undergo an exploratory procedure to determine the severity of the infection in his right elbow and whether a growth plate in the joint needs to be surgically repaired. Pollock had surgeries on his growth plate in the same elbow in 2010 and […]

Addison Russell Will Stay In Minors

The Chicago Cubs plan to option shortstop Addison Russell back to Triple-A Iowa when his minor league assignment is up on Friday, according to executive Theo Epstein. Russell's 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic-abuse police will be up, but the Cubs will elect to keep the infielder down on the farm for the time […]

Johnny Cueto Throws Bullpen

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday since undergoing Tommy John surgery. It's a big step for the veteran right-handed pitcher, but he's not expected to be back at all for the 2019 season as he recovers from elbow reconstruction. You won't need to worry about Cueto […]

Josh Harrison Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Josh Harrison on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 27, with a left shoulder contusion on Tuesday and recalled infielder Harold Castro from the minors in a corresponding move. The 31-year-old Harrison was hitting a weak .156/.212/.233 in 99 plate appearances this year and isn't worth stashing in […]

Aaron Hicks Begins Game Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) played in a simulated game in Florida on Tuesday and has started game activities after hitting in the cages and taking batting practice. Hicks has been out all year, but he'll be the regular center fielder in the Bronx whenever he makes his season debut. The 29-year-old had […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Travel With Team To Mexico

The Los Angeles Angels "do not plan" on having designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) travel with them for their two-game series against the Astros in Mexico this weekend, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Ohtani is getting close to making his 2019 debut, but it probably won't come until sometime next week. He'll be the primary […]

Christian Yelich Could Be Ready For Weekend Series

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Christian Yelich (back) still isn't doing baseball activities, but he is "trending" towards being ready for the weekend series against the Mets that begins on Friday. Yelich should be able to avoid the injured list, but don't plan on having him for your lineups until at least […]

Mallex Smith Optioned, Braden Bishop Called Up

The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Mallex Smith to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday and called up outfielder Braden Bishop in a corresponding move. Smith has eight steals on the season but was hitting .165/.255/.247 in 97 at-bats to begin the year and was recently moved to the bottom of the batting order. If you're in need […]

Freddy Peralta To Start Thursday Against Rockies

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) will be activated from the injured list to start against the Rockies on Thursday. The right-hander has a scary 7.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings (four starts) before he was injured. Peralta has strikeout upside but walks too many hitters to be anything […]