Harrison Bader Back To Full Strength

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) said his pain has subsided after resting during the All-Star break, and he was considered at full strength on Thursday. However, with manager Mike Matheny's firing, new manager Mike Shildt seems to be giving struggling outfielder Dexter Fowler another chance, which will hurt Bader's playing time. He's been […]

Bud Norris Was Available Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris was available out of the bullpen on Thursday despite dealing with soreness lately. Jordan Hicks recorded a save on Sunday awith Norris unavailable. Norris has been great for the Red Birds this year with a 3.05 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 17 saves and 11.7 K/9, but injuries have been a […]

Cardinals Could Look To Trade Jose Martinez

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez has found himself on the bench in each of the last two games after manager Mike Matheny was fired, as new manager Mike Shildt has preferred better defensive lineups. As a result, Martinez could be a candidate to be traded to an American League club where he could […]

Brandon Morrow Undergoes MRI

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) underwent an MRI exam on his forearm/biceps on Thursday. He said there was "stuff in there," but he doesn't think he'll need to be out too long. Morrow has been solid for the Cubs in the ninth this year with 22 saves, a 1.47 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and a […]

Deshaun Watson Good To Go For Training Camp

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is expected to be "full-go" when training camp starts next week. “I feel great,” Watson told the NFL Network on Thursday night, via Adam Wexler of KPRC. “I’m getting ready for next week when we report to The Greenbrier; I’m going to be full-go.” He wasn't wearing his knee […]

Yu Darvish Weeks From A Return

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon did not have an update on starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow, triceps) on Thursday, and pitching coach Jim Hickey said that Darvish is weeks away from returning. In his first season in Chicago, so far Darvish has been a bust, both in real life and in fantasy. He hasn't pitched […]

Jordan Leggett's Knee Issues Behind Him

New York Jets tight ends coach Jimmie Johnson said tight end Jordan Leggett's knee issues are behind him after he missed all of 2017. The Jets will give him a long look to compete for the main pass-catching role that Austin Seferian-Jenkins had last season. However, rookie Chris Herndon is also in the mix after […]

Robby Anderson Ready To Break Out?

New York Jets wide receivers coach Karl Dorrell thinks wide receiver Robby Anderson will be even better in 2018. He had 942 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in the absence of Quincy Enunwa last year as the team's top receiver and established himself as a deep threat in the league. Anderson is sixth in the […]

Mets Haven't Dropped Asking Price For Two Aces

The New York Mets are interested in elite prospects and/or major league players in return for either starting pitchers Jacob deGrom or Noah Syndergaard, according to sources. Both deGrom and Thor aren't close to free agency, so it'd take a lot in return to pry either of them away from the Mets. deGrom also leads […]

Rangers Won't Give Adrian Beltre Away For Free

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the team must be motivated to deal third baseman Adrian Beltre at the trade deadline. “I hope I’ve been clear with Adrian, and we’ve communicated with other teams. We’re going to have to be motivated to even have the conversation because, one, the player he’s been and is […]

Dodgers Not Done Dealing

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi said the team isn't necessarily done trading after acquiring shortstop Manny Machado from the Orioles this week. The front office knows the bullpen needs improvement, and Orioles closer Zach Britton, Mets closer Jeurys Familia, Reds closer Raisel Iglesias and Rangers closer Keone Kela are possibilities. Despite giving up […]

Cubs Could Be Main Player For Zach Britton

Baltimore Orioles general manager Dan Duquette said his next efforts will be to trade closer Zach Britton, and sources are pointing to the Chicago Cubs as a main player for his services. Brandon Morrow has done a fine job as Chicago's closer, but he's been injured of late and just landed back on the disabled […]

Bubba Starling To Miss Six Weeks With Dislocated Finger

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling (finger) will miss six weeks with a dislocated finger. The injury was not baseball related. Starling, a former fifth overall pick in 2011, has been a bust so far and has yet to make it up to the big leagues. He is hitting .261 with only three home runs, […]

Allen Robinson Not Expected To Start Camp On PUP List

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (knee) is not expected to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Matt Nagy. Robinson tore his ACL in Week 1 with the Jaguars last year and missed the rest of the season. He was brought in in free agency to be […]

Jimmy Smith Being Eased In

Baltimore Ravens veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) is suited up for practice on Thursday but will be eased in by the team. He's seven months removed from a significant Achilles injury but should be good to go for Week 1. Despite turning 30 next week, Smith remains one of the best corners in the league […]

Broncos Trending Toward Running Back By Committee

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said he'd like to have two or three main running backs share the load in 2018. The team has five tailbacks -- Devontae Booker, De'Angelo Henderson, Royce Freeman, David Williams and Phillip Lindsay -- with Andy Janovich the only fullback on the roster. Joseph said "somebody's got to be […]

Andrew Miller Could Be Back In "Next Few Weeks"

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) could be back in the "next few weeks," according to president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti. "His outing the other night was really encouraging. His fastball velocity and shape to his pitches is starting to creep back to where he is when he's at his best," Antonetti said. […]

Kirby Yates Drawing Trade Interest

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kirby Yates, who is set to take over as closer after Brad Hand was traded to the Indians, is drawing significant trade interest, according to a source. The Padres are clearly sellers yet again, and they could deal Yates, who has a nice 1.43 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 11.5 K/9 […]

Breshad Perriman Not A Lock To Make Roster

The Baltimore Ravens will pick up wide receiver Breshad Perriman's $649,485 roster bonus due on Saturday, but he's still not a lock for the final roster. The former first-rounder has been a bust so far and will not be among the top three receivers when training camp starts. The 24-year-old caught just 10 passes in […]

Jake Junis To Start Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jake Junis (back) will come off the disabled list to start against the Twins on Saturday. Danny Duffy is starting Friday and Brad Keller will close out the series on Sunday. The team plans to keep Burch Smith and Heath Fillmyer in the rotation until Ian Kennedy (oblique) is back […]

Jesus Aguilar - Legit Stud Or Destined to Fade?

Every year there are players that show up out of nowhere that have us scratching our heads in amazement. In fantasy baseball, if you're savvy enough to pick up on these newcomers to the scene before anyone else does, you're sitting pretty. In 2018, that guy has been Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar. At […]

Manny Machado To Play Shortstop And Third Base In LA

Los Angeles Dodgers manager has informed management that he plans to use newly-acquired shortstop Manny Machado at both shortstop and third base. Machado is already fantasy eligible at both positions, so it won't make any difference in fantasy leagues. What it does is give the Dodgers more options. If Justin Turner needs a day off […]

Drew Pomeranz Could Return To Rotation Next Week

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (biceps) allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out five in six innings at Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday after struggling in three prior rehab starts. The velocity on his fastball was around 90 mph, but he was locating better and threw 45 of his 69 pitches […]

Julio Jones Will Not Receive New Deal

The Atlanta Falcons have told wide receiver Julio Jones that he will not receive a new deal before the regular season begins, but they hope he still reports for training camp at the end of this month. The Falcons told Jones they hadn't budgeted a renegotiation this offseason and could not rework his deal at […]

Malcolm Mitchell, Kenny Britt On The Bubble

New England Patriots wide receivers Malcolm Mitchell and Kenny Britt are on the roster bubble heading into training camp, with Phillip Dorsett, Riley McCarron and Braxton Berrios also in danger of being cut. That's even with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games. Mitchell, a former fourth-round pick, missed all of last year with […]

Randall Cobb Expects To Take Part In Training Camp

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle), who was seen in a walking boot last month, said he will be at training camp when it begins on July 26. Cobb said the boot was for protection, but it's unclear if he'll have restrictions at the start of camp. "I don't know, I haven't talked […]

Nick Tropeano To Start Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list and start Saturday against the Astros. Tropeano last made a start June 10 against the Twins. He'll be a welcome addition to the rotation with Garrett Richards (elbow) done for the year, but fantasy owners should remain hesitant, as he […]

Brewers Expected To Target Brian Dozier

The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to target Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier now that they've lost out on shortstop Manny Machado. The Brewers will also look to upgrade their pitching. Dozier started off slow but has hit .298 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 15 games this month and is hitting .230 […]

Charlie Tilson Optioned To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Charlie Tilson was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday with infielder Nick Delmonico and outfielder Avisail Garcia close to returning from injuries for the second half of the season. Tilson hit .264 (28-for-106) with 11 RBI and seven runs scored in 41 games for the White Sox and was only an […]

Medical Holdup Not Related To Yusniel Diaz

The medical holdup in the trade that would send Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado to the Dodgers is not over LA's top outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz, who is the key piece in the deal from the Dodgers side. The chances that the two sides move past this snag are better since the medical issues are […]