Dellin Betances To Face Hitters Soon

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) will face hitters soon and is likely to return quickly after he reaches that step in his recovery from a right shoulder impingement. The hard-throwing righty's injury isn't too serious, so he should be able to make his season debut this month, barring setbacks. Even in the […]

Luis Severino Not Throwing Off A Mound

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) continues to play long toss but has yet to throw off a mound. The Yankees are being cautious with their ace after he developed rotator-cuff inflammation. He's unlikely to be ready to make his season debut until sometime in May, but he needs to be owned in […]

Ryan McMahon Out Against Southpaw

Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon is sitting against Rays left-handed pitcher Blake Snell on Tuesday. Garrett Hampson will man the keystone and bat second, while Mark Reynolds will start at first base and hit seventh. Infielder Pat Valaika is serving as the designated hitter in the American League park and will hit ninth. Both […]

Greg Bird Taking Reps At Third Base

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird was taking repetitions at third base before the game on Tuesday. Bird hasn't played third base since high school, but the injury to Miguel Andujar (shoulder) has caused the Yankees to think about other options. It's unlikely that Bird would even see enough starts at the hot corner […]

Blue Jays Call Up Anthony Alford

The Toronto Blue Jays called up outfielder Anthony Alford from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. Toronto has a need in center field after trading Kevin Pillar to the Giants on Tuesday, so Alford should see plenty of playing time to open the season. The 24-year-old is the team's No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but lower-body […]

Gary Sanchez, Troy Tulowitzki, Greg Bird Sitting Out

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and first baseman Greg Bird are all resting on Tuesday. Austin Romine is catching and hitting ninth, Gleyber Torres is at the 6 and batting cleanup and Luke Voit is starting at first and hitting third against Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann. Zimmermann flirted with a no-hitter […]

Miguel Andujar Hoping To Avoid Surgery

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar said the team put him through a strength test on his shoulder and it "came back with good results. The strength is there." He is optimistic that he can avoid surgery through physical therapy and rehab. Andujar will be out for at least two weeks and possibly longer, […]

Jaguars Sign Benny Cunningham

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent running back Benny Cunningham to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. The 28-year-old didn't have much of a role the last two seasons with the Bears, running the ball just 20 times while catching 21 passes. He'll join a mediocre list of depth behind Leonard Fournette that includes Alfred Blue (signed […]

Browns Won't Give Duke Johnson Away

The Cleveland Browns have been getting calls on running back Duke Johnson, but they won't just give him away. Johnson basically landed on the trade block this offseason when the team signed Kareem Hunt, even though he'll be suspended for eight games in 2019. Johnson comes cheap this year and is one of the more […]

Austin Meadows, Ji-Man Choi Sitting Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows and first baseman Ji-Man Choi are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Guillermo Heredia is starting in right field and batting sixth, while Yandy Diaz is at first base and hitting leadoff. Christian Arroyo is at the hot corner and is batting ninth. […]

Blue Jays Acquire Socrates Brito

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Socrates Brito from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Rodrigo Orozco. The 26-year-old Brito might actually have more of a chance at playing time in Toronto than he did in San Diego. He's a career .202/.229/.351 hitter in 82 games over three seasons […]

Matt Adams Starting Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams is starting at first base and is batting fifth on Tuesday against Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin. Ryan Zimmerman will start on the bench. Adams is a much better hitter against righties than against lefties, so he'll be an intriguing power bat on the cheap in DFS for Tuesday's […]

Francisco Lindor Could Be Out Three Weeks

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (ankle) could be out for at least three weeks. The Indians are expected to get a more clear timetable on Wednesday. It's a tough break for fantasy owners and the Indians, as Lindor is one of the best all-around players in baseball when he's healthy. The 25-year-old switch-hitter batted .277/.352/.519 […]

Anthony Swarzak Expected To Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after missing most of spring training with a lingering issue in his right shoulder. The 33-year-old was excellent for the White Sox and Brewers in 2017, but he was 0-2 with a 6.15 ERA in just 29 […]

Daniel Murphy Out At Least A Month

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black announced on Tuesday that first baseman Daniel Murphy will miss at least one month due to the avulsion fracture of his left index finger. He suffered the injury fielding a ground ball on Friday and remained in the game to go 1-for-5 with a single. Some combination of Mark Reynolds, […]

Giants Acquire Kevin Pillar

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Kevin Pillar from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Alen Hanson, reliever Derek Law and pitching prospect Juan DePaula. The 30-year-old Pillar is an elite defender, but his fantasy value in NL-only leagues will fall moving from a hitter's paradise to the pitching-friendly environment in […]

Cowboys Extend Randy Gregory Into 2020

The Dallas Cowboys gave suspended defensive end Randy Gregory a one-year extension through the 2020 season. $310,000 of his existing 2019 salary has been converted to a signing bonus. Even though Gregory is suspended indefinitely by the NFL, the Cowboys are holding out hope that he will play in 2019. If he does end up […]

Reshad Jones Working Out With Team

Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones, who is scheduled to be the team's highest-paid player in 2019, is attending the team's voluntary offseason program this week, according to a source. Jones is a possible trade target after June 1. The 31-year-old had 72 total tackles, three interceptions (one touchdown) and nine passes defensed in 14 games […]

Patriots Agree To New Deal With Michael Bennett

The New England Patriots and defensive end Michael Bennett agreed to a reworked two-year deal on Tuesday with a base value of $16.75 million, including a $4 million signing bonus, according to sources. The move saves the Pats $700,000 in salary cap space this season. New England acquired Bennett from the Eagles this offseason in […]

Chris Harris Jr. Won't Attend Offseason Workouts

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who is in the final year of his deal and is open to an extension, will not show up to the first day of the team's offseason activities, according to a source. The Broncos are also interested in locking Harris up long term, but they'd like to wait until […]

Not Much Happening Between Patriots, Stephen Gostkowski

There isn't much happening between the New England Patriots and free-agent kicker Stephen Gostkowski, according to a source. Gostkowski has made 87.4 percent of his kicks in his New England career in 128 games and remains one of the most consistent kickers in football, so it'd be a surprise if the Patriots let him walk […]

Bears Excited About Cordarrelle Patterson

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is excited about the possibilities that wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson brings to the offense. The speedy former first-round pick will also help the team's return game on special teams. "He's going to play with the offense and he's going to have a role," Nagy said. Like he was used […]

Redskins May Be Interested In Josh Rosen

The Washington Redskins are doing their due diligence on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen this offseason despite acquiring Case Keenum from the Broncos. The Cardinals may opt to trade Rosen if they select Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray with the first overall pick of the draft. Rosen, the No. 10 selection in the first round last […]

Braves, Ronald Acuna Finalizing Extension

The Atlanta Braves and outfielder Ronald Acuna are finalizing an eight-year, $100 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to league sources. The deal also includes two options for $17 million apiece with a $10 million buyout on each option. The trend of young superstars signing extensions with their clubs continues. Acuna, just 21 years old, […]

Peter Alonso To Sit Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso, who hit his first major league home run on Monday, will rest in favor of Dominic Smith on Tuesday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Alonso, 24, has seven hits in 17 at-bats (.412) in his first big league season and also has two runs and six RBI, so […]

Blue Jays Acquire Pitching Prospect Juan DePaula

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired pitching prospect Juan DePaula, infielder Alen Hanson and relief pitcher Derek Law from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Kevin Pillar. With Pillar now out of the picture, it could clear the way for Anthony Alford, the team's No. 11 prospect. He hit just .238/.314/.339 with […]

Jacob Nix Won't Have Tommy John Surgery

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jacob Nix (elbow) has elected to rehab instead of undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery after an MRI exam showed a small ulnar collateral ligament tear in his elbow. The good news is that Nix's velocity had been up even as he was feeling tightness in his elbow that led to […]

X-Rays Negative On Juan Lagares

New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares' X-rays on his finger came back negative on Monday night after he was hit by a pitch while attempting to bunt. He went 1-for-3 with a homer, two runs and an RBI before leaving, so it was a good game for the defensive-minded center fielder. The 30-year-old has never […]

Clint Frazier To See Frequent Playing Time

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier is expected to see regular playing time in left field while Giancarlo Stanton is on the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. Mike Tauchman started in left on Monday, but Frazier could start the next two games. The 24-year-old had seven hits in 49 spring at-bats (.143) with […]

Chiefs Acquire Emmanuel Ogbah Monday

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah from the Cleveland Browns on Monday in exchange for safety Eric Murray, according to a source. Ogbah was expendable once the Browns acquired pass rusher Olivier Vernon from the Giants. The 25-year-old has 12.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in his three seasons with the Chiefs […]