Bears Hoping To Have Roquan Smith In Week 1

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is progressing from his strained left hamstring, and the team remains hopeful that he will play in Week 1 against the Packers. Smith had a 29-day holdout in training camp and then hurt his hamstring in his sixth practice on Aug. 21. The rookie has yet to practice […]

Giants Like Kyle Lauletta As Backup

The New York Giants have been impressed with rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta enough that they waived Davis Webb over the weekend. The experience of 30-year-old Alex Tanney also won him a spot on the roster as the third QB. However, the team will visit with free-agent quarterback Matt McGloin this week. Head coach Pat Shurmur […]

Ryan Howard Announces Retirement

Free-agent first baseman Ryan Howard announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday. Howard wraps up his playing career having hit .258/.343/.515 with 382 home runs and 1,194 RBI in 1,572 career games with the Phillies in 13 years. He was the Rookie of the Year in 2005, the MVP in 2006 and played in three […]

Reds Recall Gabby Guerrero

The Cincinnati Reds recalled outfielder Gabby Guerrero from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. The team also brought up pitchers Tyler Mahle and Keury Mella and catcher Tim Federowicz. Guerrero is the most exciting of the group as the cousin of Blue Jays star prospect Vlad Guerrero Jr. Gabby Guerrero was hitting .293/.328/.474 with 19 home runs, […]

Hunter Harvey Still Shut Down

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey (elbow) will remain shut down for another week before he resumes a throwing program. He underwent an MRI exam on Aug. 22 that didn't show any structural damage. With the tendinitis in his elbow subsiding, he'll be allowed to throw on flat ground. Harvey just hasn't been able to […]

Roberto Osuna's Case Could Be Resolved This Month

Houston Astros closer Roberto Osuna's assault case in Toronto won't be resolved on Wednesday, but his attorney, Domenic Basile, is hoping the case can be resolved later this month. The Astros are scheduled to be in Toronto on Sept. 24-26, and Basile is hoping the matter can be resolved before then. Osuna's charges could be […]

Daniel Norris On Track To Start Friday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris (calf), who dealt with calf cramps in his last start, is on track to make another start on Friday against the Cardinals, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Norris came off the disabled list and surprisingly held the Yankees to just two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings, striking out a […]

Tigers Sticking With Shane Greene As Closer

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said he is sticking with relief pitcher Shane Greene as the closer after he allowed two home runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on Monday to blow the save against the White Sox. Greene has allowed six runs in his last five outings. "He threw one time in […]

Miles Mikolas Pushed To Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals have altered their rotation this week, moving starting pitcher John Gant to Tuesday and Miles Mikolas back to Wednesday against the Nationals. Mikolas has been the much better pitcher of the two, going 13-4 with a 2.96 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 117 strikeouts in 167 innings over 27 starts. Both pitchers […]

Josh Donaldson Hits Grand Slam In Minor League Game

Cleveland Indians third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) hit a grand slam on Monday with Triple-A Columbus. The Indians are planning to build Donaldson's workload so that he is ready to come off the disabled list on Sept. 11, according to manager Terry Francona. Donaldson played six innings at third base and will return to Cleveland […]

Jose Abreu To Begin Baseball Activities In Five Days

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (abdomen) is expected to resume baseball activities in around five days. Abreu has been out since Aug. 20 and doesn't have much time left to return and help your fantasy team. The Cuban is hitting a respectable .272 with 22 home runs and 78 RBI on a rebuilding […]

Ryne Stanek To Open Up Again Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will serve as the opener for the second straight game against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Stanek opened against Toronto in the win on Monday and struck out one in a clean inning of work. He's unlikely to go very deep again on Tuesday and can be ignored for […]

Devin Mesoraco Leaves Game Monday

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (back, neck) left the game early on Monday due to neck and back stiffness. Mesoraco had a single in his two plate appearances and appeared to hurt himself on his swing during his single. The backstop is batting just .213 with 10 home runs and 29 RBI on the […]

Marcus Stroman Dealt With Blister Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) dealt with a blister issue again during his start on Monday against the Rays. Manager John Gibbons said, "It's clearly affecting him." Gibbons has recommended a cautious approach, but Stroman wants to keep pitching. The right-hander allowed four earned runs on six hits while walking none and […]

Nobody Has Emerged As No. 1 Tight End

Not one Detroit Lions player has emerged to take over the No. 1 tight end role with Week 1 approaching. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter likes the versatility of the group, but nobody has stood out so far. Luke Willson is listed as No. 1 on the depth chart and will likely have the best […]

Kerryon Johnson's Role Will Continue To Develop

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said he likes rookie running back Kerryon Johnson and will let the rookie's role develop and define itself based on his play early in the year. The Lions are expected to go with a committee approach in the backfield with LeGarrette Blount and Johnson, with Theo Riddick helping […]

Kenley Jansen Could Miss Weekend Series In Colorado

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen could miss this weekend's series against the Rockies in Colorado for precautionary reasons. Jansen showed symptoms of an irregular heartbeat less than a month ago during a trip to Colorado and the high altitude. The closer spent 10 days on the disabled list after experiencing atrial fibrillation in Denver […]

Colts Sign Jeremy McNichols To Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Jeremy McNichols to their practice squad on Monday. McNichols was cut by the 49ers over the weekend after he failed to record a rushing attempt in his first season in 2017. McNichols was a fifth-round draft pick by the Buccaneers in 2017. With Indy's running back room largely […]

Liam Hendriks To Start Tuesday

Oakland Athletics pitcher Liam Hendriks will make the start against the Yankees on Tuesday in a bullpen game. Starting pitcher Frankie Montas will come in after Hendriks. Hendriks gave up two runs in just 1 2/3 innings in his first start of the year over the weekend against the Mariners. He has a 7.82 ERA […]

Chris Davis Scratched With Illness

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to an illness. Catcher Chance Sisco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh, while outfielder Trey Mancini is at first base and batting third against Mariners starter Erasmo Ramirez. Sisco is a reach as a DFS sleeper, […]

Matt Shoemaker Activated From DL, Starting Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker (forearm) has been activated from the 60-day disabled list on Monday and is making his second start of the season against the Rangers. Shoemaker has been out since making his first start of the year and underwent right forearm surgery. As a result, he's not a recommended streamer […]

David Wright To Play In Simulated Games

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (shoulder) will begin playing in simulated games when the team returns home this weekend, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Wright didn't hit very well on his rehab assignment, but the biggest takeaway is that he didn't have any injury setbacks. Wright hasn't played in the major leagues since […]

Shohei Ohtani's Elbow Is Fine

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani's elbow is fine, and he didn't need X-rays on his finger or an MRI exam on his back or elbow after his start on Sunday. He is currently being evaluated to see when he can hit again, but his next scheduled start on […]

Cardinals Non-Committal On Bud Norris

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt was non-committal on Monday when asked if closer Bud Norris would get the next save chance. Norris was hit with the loss while allowing two home runs on Sunday and blew the save when he allowed a game-tying home run in the ninth on Monday. Norris has been pretty […]

Boston Scott Expected To Return Kicks

New Orleans Saints running back Boston Scott said he expects to "be doing kickoff returns" and also thinks he'll be "in the mix" for punt returns. Scott will likely be third on the depth chart behind Alvin Kamara and Mike Gillislee with Mark Ingram suspended to begin the season. Unless your league counts return yardage, […]

Bills To Work Out Paxton Lynch

The Buffalo Bills will work out free-agent quarterback Paxton Lynch on Monday, according to sources. Lynch was a first-round bust for the Broncos in 2016 and has looked overwhelmed whenever he has stepped on an NFL field. He could become the team's No. 3 behind Nathan Peterman and rookie Josh Allen, though. Lynch is no […]

Willie Calhoun Coming Up Tuesday

The Texas Rangers will call up outfield prospect Willie Calhoun from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. Calhoun is the team's No. 2 prospect and hit .275 with one homer and nine RBI in 69 at-bats earlier this year with the Rangers. Calhoun's lack of power was a disappointment in the big leagues, but the left-handed […]

Marco Gonzales Throws Bullpen Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (neck) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday and mixed in all of his pitches. If he feels fine on Tuesday, he could throw another bullpen on Thursday and return from the disabled list over the weekend. If Gonzales is able to return from the disabled list this weekend, […]

Trevor May To Serve As Opener Tuesday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Trevor May will serve as the opener against the Astros on Tuesday. May has a tidy 1.88 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 22 K's in 14 1/3 innings of work in the big leagues this year, but he hasn't made any starts. That means he won't stay in the game long enough to […]

Eddie Rosario Works Out Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (quadriceps) did some light running and took some swings in the cages on Monday and hopes to hit on the field as soon as Tuesday. Rosario has been out since late last week, but the Twins won't rush him back while out of contention. He should remain stashed in all […]