Ezekiel Ansah Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah is expected to play the 2018 season under the franchise tag, barring a significant turn of events, according to sources. The deadline to sign players to franchise tags is on Monday. Ansah recorded 12 sacks and 44 tackles during the 2017 season, his second season with double-digit sacks in […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is expected to play under the franchise tag in 2018 barring a significant turn of events, according to sources. The 26-year-old had a career year in 2017, posting 58 tackles, 14.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. However, he could be moving elsewhere after this season if he doesn't produce […]

Steelers, Le'Veon Bell Make Progress In Contract Talks

The Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell have made some progress in contract talks, but a decision make come down to the wire on Monday. If Bell isn't given a contract extension by Monday, he'll play the 2018 season under the franchise tag once again and he'll hold out all of training camp. Bell […]

Felix Hernandez To Play Catch Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (back) will resume playing catch Saturday, according to manager Scott Servais. King Felix is scheduled to return next Saturday against the White Sox after the All-Star break. It's been a tough year for Hernandez so far, as he's sporting a career-high 5.13 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and mediocre […]

Mike Zunino Resumes Hitting

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino (ankle) hit off a tee and did some work in the batting cages on Friday, but he hasn't resume running as he recovers from a bruised left ankle. Manager Scott Servais thinks Zunino will be ready to return after the All-Star break. Zunino is hitting a putrid .189 on the […]

Francisco Cervelli Back On Concussion DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Francisco Cervelli (head) on the seven-day concussion disabled list on Saturday with post-concussive symptoms. In a corresponding move, catcher Jacob Stallings has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Cervelli has been beat up behind the dish this year, which is why the team has considered moving him to first base eventually. […]

Burch Smith To Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Burch Smith will start on Sunday against the White Sox in what will be a bullpen day for the Royals, according to manager Ned Yost. Smith is expected to go around three innings. The right-hander has appeared in 25 games this year, including one start, and has a 5.83 ERA, 1.61 […]

Ameer Abdullah, Dwayne Washington On The Roster Bubble

Detroit Lions running backs Ameer Abdullah and Dwayne Washington are firmly on the roster bubble heading into training camp after the team signed LeGarrette Blount in free agency and added Kerryon Johnson in the draft. Blount, Johnson and Theo Riddick are locks, and if Detroit keeps a fullback, Abdullah, Washington and Zach Zenner could be […]

Quincy Enunwa Expected To Be Slot Man

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who missed all of last year after neck surgery to fix a bulging disc, said he is fully healthy and ready to go. He was on his way to becoming the team's No. 1 receiver last year after breaking out in 2016 with 58 catches for 857 yards […]

Indians Discussing Mychal Givens

The Cleveland Indians have discussed relief pitcher Mychal Givens with the Baltimore Orioles, according to a source. The Indians are prioritizing controllable relief pitchers that can pitch multiple innings. Givens isn't the most attractive relief arm, but the Indians need all the help they can get in their beleaguered bullpen with Andrew Miller still injured. […]

Austin Meadows Could Be Sent Down

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie outfielder Austin Meadows is out of the lineup for the sixth time in the last seven games for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday, and the Pirates are considering whether to send him down to the minors. Meadows still has a nice overall slash line of .298/.329/.477, but he's slumped of […]

Jed Lowrie Has Leg Contusion

Oakland Athletics All-Star second baseman Jed Lowrie (leg) suffered a left leg contusion after colliding with outfielder Stephen Piscotty in the game Friday night. He was removed from the game and could sit out on Saturday, but it appears to be just a day-to-day type of injury. Lowrie has been excellent for his fantasy owners […]

Brewers Put Eric Thames, Junior Guerra On DL

The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) and starting pitcher Junior Guerra (forearm) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday ahead of their doubleheader. Infielder Nate Orf has been recalled from Triple-A and starting pitcher Brent Suter (forearm) has been activated from the DL in corresponding moves. Thames and Guerra were both injured […]

Bills Interested In Branden Oliver

The Buffalo Bills are showing interest in free-agent running back Branden Oliver, according to a source. The Bills were interested in Oliver before allegations regarding domestic and animal abuse against LeSean McCoy came out. Either way, the Bills might need to cover their bases as far as running back depth in case McCoy is suspended […]

Gerrit Cole To Return And Start Saturday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole will return from the bereavement list on Saturday and will start against the Tigers. To make room for him on the roster, outfielder Jake Marisnick was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Friday. Marisnick made just one start and went 1-for-3 on Tuesday. He can obviously be ignored in fantasy […]

Chance Sisco Optioned, Austin Wynns Called Up

The Baltimore Orioles optioned catcher Chance Sisco to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. According to MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko, catcher Austin Wynns is coming up to replace Sisco on the roster. Sisco is the future for Baltimore, but he was hitting just .195/.306/.289 with two home runs and 16 RBI in 149 at-bats. He needs more […]

Austin Jackson To Be Put On Release Waivers

Texas Rangers outfielder Austin Jackson will be put on release waivers on Saturday. A-Jax was recently traded over from the Giants, but he won't even play for the Rangers. He was hitting just .242 with no home runs, 13 RBI and two steals for the Giants in 59 games this season and is well off […]

Shelby Miller Seeking Second Opinion On Elbow

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) is seeking a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed Tommy John surgery on Miller last year. All indications so far are that Miller hasn't suffered another tear of his ulnar collateral ligament. That's good news for Miller, but he's not out of […]

Phillies Could Trade For Manny Machado And Zach Britton

The Philadelphia Phillies increased their offer to the Baltimore Orioles for shortstop Manny Machado on Friday, but it's unclear what exactly they are offering. If they do a deal including both Machado and closer Zach Britton, they'll have to pay a higher price in talent. Philadelphia is reluctant to part with their top prospect, Sixto […]

Albert Pujols Shouldn't Be On DL For Long

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols (knee) received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his knee on Friday, according to manager Mike Scioscia. The manager isn't expecting Pujols to be out for long. With the All-Star break next week and the team playing in a National League park this weekend, now was the perfect […]

Eric Thames Leaves With Injury Friday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) left the game early on Friday with right hamstring tightness. It doesn't sound like the injury is very serious, but with just two games before the All-Star break after Friday, the Brewers have no reason to rush him back. Don't be surprised if he sits out on Saturday […]

Chase Utley To Retire At End Of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley announced on Friday that he will retire at the end of the 2018 season, capping a 16-year career that included a World Series championship with the Phillies in 2008. He was named to six All-Star teams in his career, and he won five Silver Slugger awards. In his […]

Rich Hill Won't Start This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said starting pitcher Rich Hill will not start against the Angels on Saturday. Instead, Alex Wood will take his spot this weekend, with Hill available to pitch out of the bullpen. Clayton Kershaw will be moved to Sunday. In his last four starts, Hill has allowed 11 earned runs […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Throws Off Mound Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) threw 25 pitches off a mound on Friday. Ryu hasn't pitched since May 2, but when he has started this year he's been lights out, compiling a 2.12 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and career-high 10.9 K/9 in six starts (29 2/3 innings). The left-hander will return to the […]

Justin Turner Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (adductor) is being listed as day-to-day after straining his adductor muscle Thursday night. He was out of the lineup Friday. With only two more games until the All-Star break next week, the Dodgers could play it safe and hold Turner out. After a breakout year in 2017, Turner […]

Khris Davis Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder soreness, which is part of the reason why he wasn't in the lineup Friday night against the Giants in a National League park without the designated hitter. He is available to hit Friday and could return to the lineup on Saturday. Davis should be owned […]

Phillies Won't Trade Sixto Sanchez

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't willing to trade pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez in order to acquire Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado. The Orioles are ramping up their background work on Philly's prospects, according to sources. Of interest to the O's is pitcher Adonis Medina. Sanchez is the Phillies No. 1 prospect, per MLB.com, and he has […]

Michael Wacha Not Cleared To Throw

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) still hasn't been cleared to throw, and he'll need three weeks to build up plus multiple rehab starts. It's looking like Wacha won't be able to return for at least another month and probably longer. It's unfortunate, since he was really helping fantasy owners with his 8-2 […]

Sean Doolittle Playing Catch Friday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) is wearing cleats and playing catch on Friday. Doolittle is on the disabled list with a pinched nerve in his foot but should be ready to rejoin the team for the start of the second half of the season. The southpaw has been one of the best closers in […]

Ian Kennedy Expected To Miss 5-7 Days

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (oblique) got good news on his MRI exam and is expected to miss just five to seven days with the injury being isolated to one area. Heath Fillmyer is likely to start on Sunday against the White Sox, but even in a good matchup Fillmyer is a poor […]