Matt Cassel Expected To Win Backup Job

Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Cassel is expected to win the backup job over Jake Rudock. Rudock will be entering his third year behind Matthew Stafford, but Cassel has 13 years of NFL experience, including four seasons with head coach Matt Patricia from their time in New England. Cassel played in just parts of six games […]

Lamar Jackson Impressing In Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson is impressing offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg at training camp. "He’s done an outstanding job up to date," Mornhinweg said. "He’s way ahead of the curve now." It's not good for incumbent starter Joe Flacco, who has been wildly mediocre in his career for fantasy owners. Flacco is set to […]

Eli Rogers To Work Out For Chiefs

Free-agent wide receiver Eli Rogers (knee) is scheduled to work out for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, according to a source. Rogers tore the ACL in his knee in January during the playoffs but has made a quick recovery. He caught only 18 passes for 149 yards with one touchdown in 14 games in […]

Sony Michel Agrees To Rookie Deal

The New England Patriots and rookie running back Sony Michel agreed to terms on a four-year deal on Sunday in advance of the rookies reporting to camp, according to a source. Michel was drafted in the first round and is expected to play a lot despite a crowded backfield that also includes Rex Burkhead and […]

Mark Canha Dealing With Hamstring Cramps

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hamstring) dealt with hamstring cramps on Saturday night and is not playing on Sunday. However, he could be available off the bench. Nick Martini is starting in left field and is hitting leadoff Sunday against Giants starter Johnny Cueto. Martini is a DFS sleeper on Sunday in the leadoff position. […]

German Marquez Put On Paternity List

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez was placed on the paternity list on Sunday. Marquez should only miss a few days and shouldn't have to miss his next scheduled start. He has a 5.00 ERA on the season but also has 112 K's in 108 innings. Predictably, he's been much better on the road than […]

Yankees Considering Dan Straily

The New York Yankees have spoken to the Miami Marlins about starting pitcher Dan Straily, but the sides don't appear to be close to a deal. Straily has pitched much better in July, allowing seven earned runs with 18 strikeouts and 12 walks in his last four starts over 26 innings. He'd have a much […]

Carlos Correa Resumes Baseball Activities

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) has resumed throwing and running, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Correa has no timetable to return and probably won't be back until August. He hasn't played since June 25. The electric shortstop was hitting .268 with 13 home runs and 49 RBI. He should remain stashed everywhere.

Devontae Booker Expected To Enter Season As Starter

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker is expected to start the team's Sept. 9 opener against the Seahawks, with rookie Royce Freeman pushing him for touches. De'Angelo Henderson is expected to be third on the depth chart entering training camp. Booker has been better as a receiver (61 catches in his two years) than as […]

Chris Carson Expected To Be At Top Of Depth Chart

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson figures to be at the top of the depth chart heading into training camp over impressive rookie Rashaad Penny, who was taken in the first round. Penny can be used in a third-down role and on special teams for kickoff returns. Carson was very effective before breaking his leg […]

Bears Won't Put Pressure On Kevin White

The Chicago Bears won't put much pressure on wide receiver Kevin White in training camp. “We’re not gonna harp on anything that happens — a dropped ball, a route run the wrong way, a wrong split, a missed assignment,” head coach Matt Nagy said Saturday after the team’s first open-to-the-public practice. “We don’t harp on […]

Matt Nagy Sees Jordan Howard As Every-Down Back

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy believes that running back Jordan Howard can be an every-down back in his offense. "There’s this notion that he is just a first-and second-down back, and I don’t believe that,” Nagy said Saturday. “Jordan can play all three downs. We’re going to do that. We’re going to use him, […]

Edubray Ramos Leaves With Injury

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Edubray Ramos (knee) left the game early during his appearance in the first game of a doubleheader against the Padres on Sunday with an apparent left knee injury. Coming into the outing, Ramos had been fantastic this year, sporting a 1.93 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 33 K's and one save in 32 […]

Teams Interested In Sonny Gray

There has been some interest in New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray, as some think he'd pitch better in a smaller market. However, the Yankees are looking to add starting pitching help, not subtract from it. Gray has been really inconsistent for the Yanks this year, going 7-7 with a bloated 5.34 ERA, 1.49 […]

Jaime Barria Expected To Start Monday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jaime Barria is in the clubhouse on Sunday and is expected to start against the White Sox on Monday. Barria has been decent for the Angels as a fill-in starter in his first year in the big leagues, going 5-6 with a 3.55 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 7.1 K/9 over […]

Brewers Moving To Six-Man Rotation

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that starting pitcher Junior Guerra (forearm) will come off the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Nationals, while Freddy Peralta will be recalled to start Wednesday. Counsell is unsure how long the Brewers will use six starters, but they will eventually go back to a standard five-man rotation. […]

Jedd Gyorko Could Return Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko (illness), who was unavailable Saturday due to illness, could be available off the bench on Sunday. "Feeling much better today. We’ll continue to take his temperature, maybe literally, as the day goes," manager Mike Shildt said. Gyorko has been a part-time player for St. Louis this year and […]

Mariners Activate Mike Zunino From DL

The Seattle Mariners activated catcher Mike Zunino (ankle) from the disabled list on Sunday and optioned catcher David Freitas to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Zunino went 1-for-5 in two rehab games with Tacoma and should return to his regular role as the starting catcher in Seattle. He's hitting an ugly .189/.251/.403 on the […]

Yu Darvish Plays Catch Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) played catch Sunday, and the next step for him will be to throw off a mound. Darvish has been a massive disappointment for fantasy owners this year with his 4.95 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in just eight starts. He hasn't made a start since May 20 and will […]

Reds Going With Six-Man Rotation

The Cincinnati Reds will temporarily go with a six-man rotation, and starting pitcher Sal Romano will go Wednesday against the Cardinals. Manager Jim Riggleman doesn't expect it to last long term, even if Matt Harvey isn't traded at the deadline. Homer Bailey is returning to the rotation this week, but Romano will remain in the […]

Daniel Poncedeleon, Austin Gomber To Start This Week

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitchers Daniel Poncedeleon and Austin Gomber will start against the Reds on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Both pitchers will be making their first starts in the majors. Poncedeleon is a bit more attractive, as he's gone 9-3 with a 2.15 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 in 17 starts at Triple-A […]

Jorge Soler Could Ditch Crutches Soon

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (toe) is still using crutches but could ditch them Friday when he is re-evaluated. He has been able to move his cast and use the water treadmill without issues, but he's still weeks away from rejoining the team. Soler was hitting well before his injury, batting .265 with nine […]

Willy Adames Recalled Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled shortstop prospect Willy Adames from Triple-A Durham on Sunday and optioned outfielder Justin Williams in a corresponding move. Williams made his major league debut on Saturday and grounded into a double play as a pinch hitter. Adames hit just .216 with three homers and nine RBI in 26 games with […]

Cory Spangenberg Called Up

San Diego Padres infielder Cory Spangenberg was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday, and the team optioned catcher Raffy Lopez in a corresponding move. Spangenberg will mostly serve as a utility infielder and won't seen enough consistent playing time to be fantasy relevant. He's hitting just .232 with six homers, 17 RBI and five […]

Manuel Margot To Test Wrist Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot (wrist) will test his wrist in the batting cage on Sunday, and he could be available for the second game of the doubleheader against the Phillies. Margot was injured on Friday, but obviously it's not too serious of an injury. He's hitting .245 with three home runs, 24 RBI […]

Marco Estrada To Make Rehab Start Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada (gluteus) will not return for the Blue Jays on Monday but will instead make a rehab start at Double-A. Toronto may go with a bullpen day on Monday. The Blue Jays want to see Estrada make one more rehab start before they deem him ready to rejoin the […]

Walker Buehler Expected To Start Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler is expected to be recalled to face the Phillies on Wednesday. Buehler has been solid in his first extended action in the rotation for the Dodgers this year, going 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 9.3 K/9 in 11 games (10 starts). He last made a […]

Sean Doolittle Has Stress Reaction In Foot

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) had an MRI exam reveal a "stress reaction" in the bridge of his foot, which is comparable to a bone bruise. There is no timetable for his return, but he was told he'd be out for "weeks, not months." Doolittle has been one of the best fantasy closers this […]

Jesus Aguilar Scratched Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar (hamstrings) was scratched from the lineup on Sunday after he had cramping in his hamstrings on Saturday night. The Brewers are playing it cautious with their first-half MVP, and he shouldn't be out for long. He's slugged an incredible .293/.369/.618 with 25 home runs and 71 RBI in 280 […]

Justin Williams Called Up

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up outfield prospect Justin Williams with outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) out for the rest of the weekend. Williams, the team's No. 8 prospect per MLB.com, is a left-handed hitter that was batting .267 with eight home runs, 45 RBI and three steals in 87 games with Triple-A Durham. He'll […]