Anibal Sanchez Will Make His Next Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (hip) has a "pretty good-sized" bruise on his hip after taking a comebacker in his start on Wednesday against the Nationals, but he came in walking fine on Thursday and told manager Dave Martinez he's good to make his next start. That next start will come on Monday against […]

Roman Quinn Beginning Rehab Assignment Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn (oblique) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater on Thursday. Quinn hit .267/.324/.420 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 10 stolen bases in just 50 games for the Phillies last year. He's likely to serve as a utility outfielder with the Phillies once he's ready to […]

Anthony Alford Back In Minors

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned outfielder Anthony Alford back to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. Alford, formerly a top prospect for Toronto, was called up earlier this week when the team traded Kevin Pillar to the Giants. He went just 0-for-3 in one game, but his mix of power and speed will be intriguing in deeper […]

A.J. Minter Activated, Bryse Wilson Sent Down

The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher A.J. Minter (shoulder) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned starting pitcher Bryse Wilson to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Minter filled in nicely for Arodys Vizcaino in the ninth-inning role in the second half last season and recorded 15 saves. There's a good chance he'll be […]

Matt Adams Remains Out Of Lineup

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams (hip) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday. Ryan Zimmerman is at first base and is batting fifth against Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard. Adams injured himself trying to make a catch in foul territory on Tuesday, but he remains day-to-day for now. Zimmerman is hitting .188 with […]

Troy Tulowitzki Placed On Injured List

The New York Yankees officially placed shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a low-grade calf strain. Minor league shortstop Thairo Estrada has been recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. Tulo just can't say healthy, although this injury shouldn't keep him out for too long. He's probably only worth […]

Top Prospect News For Week 1

Baseball is back! Opening Day of the 2019 MLB slate came and went last week, but now we have the start of the minor league season to look forward to this week. Fantasy owners, especially those in dynasty/keeper leagues, are always looking for the next young stud prospect that might be a difference-maker at the […]

Marcell Ozuna To Have MRI Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (side) will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday in St. Louis. According to manager Mike Shildt, the team is concerned that Ozuna is dealing with an intercostal injury, which would almost surely put him on the injured list. Ozuna has five hits in his 21 at-bats (.238) this year […]

Lions Willing To Trade No. 8 Pick

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn admitted that he's open to trading the No. 8 pick of the draft in order to move down within the first round. "It's the best way to build your roster the right way," Quinn said on the RapSheet and Friends podcast. "No. 8, I think there's a number of […]

Von Miller Adds Weight This Offseason

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller said he has added close to 10 pounds to his frame since the end of the 2018 season. "(At) 235, you can go a certain direction with that when you're locked in with an offensive lineman," Miller said, via Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic . "(At) 245, you can […]

Yankees Calling Up Thairo Estrada

The New York Yankees are calling up shortstop Thairo Estrada, their No. 19 prospect per MLB Pipeline, from the minors to replace injured shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf). The 23-year-old Estrada can also play second base and third base, so he'll essentially become a utility infielder for the beat up Yankees in the early going. He […]

Troy Tulowitzki Has Low-Grade Calf Strain

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki suffered a low-grade left calf strain on Wednesday. "So that will almost certainly be an injured list," manager Aaron Boone said. The oft-injured 34-year-old is hurt already this season. That didn't take long. He had just two hits (one homer) in his 13 plate appearances, […]

Aledmys Diaz Will Play First Base This Weekend

Houston Astros shortstop Aledmys Diaz has been getting some work at first base recently and will make a start at the position this weekend, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Diaz is hitless in nine at-bats to begin the season and will serve in a utility infield role for the Astros in 2019. If he makes […]

Matt Adams Bothered By Hip Flexor

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams twisted his hip during his fall in the game on Tuesday night. It was initially reported that Adams was pulled from the game due to back spasms, but it appears he instead twisted his hip when his foot got stuck in the ground. However, the left-handed slugger is hoping […]

Anibal Sanchez Has Hip Bruise

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez was hit with a ball on his hip flexor and is dealing with a significant bruise. The veteran right-hander allowed four hits and four earned runs while walking four and striking out three in four innings in his first start against the Phillies on […]

Cubs Sign David Bote To Extension

The Chicago Cubs signed infielder David Bote to a five-year, $15.003 million extension on Wednesday. The deal includes two option years. The super-utility player doesn't have a ton of fantasy value because of his uncertain playing time, but he's been productive for the Cubs when he's on the field. He already has four hits in […]

Brandon Morrow To Face Live Hitters Soon

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) is progressing and will throw one more bullpen session before he faces live hitters. He'll also need to eventually go on a minor league rehab assignment before rejoining the Cubs. Morrow missed all of the second half of the season in 2018 due to right arm issues, but […]

Gregory Polanco Playing Seven Innings In Extended Spring Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is playing seven innings in the field in extended spring games and continues to make progress from offseason left shoulder surgery. Polanco probably still won't be back until sometime in May, but his progress is good news for all those fantasy owners that have him stashed in an injured […]

Ender Inciarte Getting Night Off, Johan Camargo Starts

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Johan Camargo will draw the start in left field in his place and is hitting sixth against Cubs left-handed starter Jon Lester. Camargo is hitless in his four 2019 at-bats so far, but this will be his first start of the season. […]

Ben Zobrist Leading Off

Chicago Cubs utility man Ben Zobrist is starting in right field and hitting leadoff on Wednesday against Braves starter Julio Teheran. Albert Almora Jr. is receiving the day off. Jason Heyward is in center field and batting ninth, while Daniel Descalso draws the start at second base and is hitting seventh in the order. Zobrist […]

Corey Dickerson Out With Sore Shoulder

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday with a sore right shoulder. J.B. Shuck will enter the lineup in left field and will hit seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas. Dickerson is listed as day-to-day for now and could return to the lineup in short order. The 29-year-old […]

No Timetable For Trea Turner

The Washington Nationals don't have a timetable for shortstop Trea Turner's return after he broke his right index finger on a hit by pitch on Tuesday night, according to general manager Mike Rizzo. The Nats will wait for Turner's bone to heal, and in the meantime Wilmer Difo is expected to hold down the shortstop […]

Jeff McNeil Banged Up, Out Wednesday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil has a "banged up" knee and is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday, but he's available to pinch hit. J.D. Davis will earn the start at the hot corner and will hit fifth in the lineup against Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards. The 25-year-old Davis has hit .196 […]

Xander Bogaerts Resting Wednesday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is giving shortstop Xander Bogaerts the day off on Wednesday after he took a foul ball off his left ankle/shin on Tuesday night. Infielder Brock Holt will start at shortstop, with Eduardo Nunez at second base against A's starting pitcher Marco Estrada. While Holt provides better defense with the […]

Steve Pearce Could Return Thursday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that first baseman Steve Pearce (calf) could return from the injured list on Thursday. He played seven innings on Tuesday in extended spring training and will join the team Wednesday night in Oakland. The 2018 World Series MVP will add some more thump to an already potent Boston […]

Brandon Nimmo Back In Leadoff Spot Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who left the game early on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch in the hand in the seventh inning, is back in the leadoff spot and is starting in left field on Wednesday against Marlins starter Trevor Richards. Nimmo is off to a slow start this year with […]

Zach Eflin Relies Heavily On Slider

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin, who tied a career high with nine strikeouts in five scoreless innings in the win over the Nationals on Tuesday, threw 32 sliders (37.6 percent). He has thrown his slider more in just two previous starts and had five swings and misses on the pitch. Eflin is a rising […]

Maikel Franco Hot To Start The Season

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco homered and was intentionally walked three times in the 8-2 win on Tuesday over the Nationals, joining Albert Pujols (twice), Miguel Cabrera and Paul Goldschmidt as the only players to homer once and intentionally walk three times since 2009. He has home runs in three of the first four […]

Raiders Sign Ryan Grant

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent wide receiver Ryan Grant to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Grant, a former fifth-round pick, spent last year with the Colts and caught 35 passes for 334 yards and one touchdown in a career-high 10 starts. He played his first four seasons with the Redskins and has 119 catches for […]

Jordy Nelson Would Consider Return To Green Bay

Retired wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who spent 10 years with the Green Bay Packers, said he would consider coming out of retirement if the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers asked him to come back. Nelson had 550 catches for 7,848 yards and 69 touchdowns with Rodgers from 2008 to 2017. He also hd four 1,000-yard […]