Diontae Johnson Motivated Ahead Of Contract Year

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is entering the final year of his contract and has every reason to make the most of his first season with second-year quarterback Bryce Young. If Johnson can strike up some chemistry with Young, the 27-year-old wideout could […]

Justin Herbert Impressed With Ladd McConkey

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was very impressed with rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey during offseason workouts, and the second-rounder displayed the most potential throughout the offseason program with his precise route-running and sudden quickness in tight spaces. "It's like he's been a four- or five-year vet," Herbert said. "He understands the game. He […]

Jose Caballero Scratched With Calf Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Jose Caballero (calf) was scratched from Sunday's starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves with left-calf tightness, but he's available off the bench. Caballero was removed from Friday's series opener in Atlanta with an illness and was also held out of action on Saturday. He was set to return on Father's […]

Josh Fleming Making The Start On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Josh Fleming will make the start for the team on Sunday at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies. Fleming got the call-up from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday but wasn't used at all out of the bullpen in the first two games of the series. The 28-year-old southpaw will face a Rockies […]

Zack Gelof, Seth Brown Resting In Game 1

Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof and outfielder Seth Brown will retreat to the bench on Sunday for Game 1 of a doubleheader in Minnesota against the Twins. Abraham Toro will make the start at the keystone and bat leadoff, with Daz Cameron in right field and batting seventh against Twins right-hander Bailey Ober. J.D. […]

Justin Turner, Danny Jansen Riding Pine Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Turner and catcher Danny Jansen will both take a seat on the bench on Sunday for the series finale against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. As a result, George Springer will handle DH duties while batting fifth, and Alejandro Kirk will do the catching and hit sixth against Guardians right-hander […]

Bo Bichette Out Again Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians for the second straight day due to right-calf soreness. It's not a serious injury for Bichette, but the Blue Jays want to rest the 26-year-old for at least a few days. Fantasy managers will need […]

Jesse Winker Avoids Structural Damage, Not Playing Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker (knee) said that the MRI exam on his right knee showed no structural damage. He is stiff but thinks he'll be good to go with a couple days of rest. Winker injured his knee while running the bases on Saturday and will sit out on Sunday against the visiting Miami […]

Jose Caballero Returns On Father's Day

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Jose Caballero (illness) is back at shortstop and is batting ninth for the Rays on Sunday on Father's Day against the hosting Atlanta Braves and rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep. Caballero was forced from Friday's game early in Atlanta and also sat out on Saturday, but he's feeling better and will […]

Trea Turner Will Return On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday for the start of a series at home against the visiting San Diego Padres, according to manager Rob Thomson. Turner has made excellent progress since landing on the IL on May 4 with a left-hamstring strain and will be […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba An Obvious Breakout Candidate

Seattle Seahawks second-year wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is an obvious breakout candidate in his sophomore season despite being in a receiving corps that still has DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett and in an offense that figures to lean more on the running game than new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb did at the University of Washington. […]

Dalton Kincaid Could Be Ready To Break Out

BuffaloBills.com's Chris Brown lists Buffalo Bills second-year tight end Dalton Kincaid as a breakout candidate in 2024 after finishing eighth among tight ends in his rookie season in receptions with 73. With receiver Stefon Diggs now gone -- Diggs was the only player in the passing game that had more targets than Kincaid in 2023 […]

Kaiir Elam In Line To Challenge For Starting Role

Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam just turned 23 years old and has gotten a ton of repetitions this spring with veteran Rasul Douglas missing the voluntary organized team activities. Elam will be in line to challenge for a starting outside cornerback role in training camp and the preseason. He was taken with the 23rd overall […]

Lions Sign Kicker Jake Bates

The Detroit Lions signed big-footed UFL kicker Jake Bates to an undisclosed two-year deal this week, according to his agent, Marty Magid. The 24-year-old ranked second in the UFL this year with 17 field goals for the Michigan Panthers, which included a 64-yard game-winning kick in the season opener against the St. Louis Battlehawks. The […]

Tee Higgins Signs His Franchise Tender

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signed his franchise tender on Saturday, according to a source. By signing his tender, Higgins is now expected to be at training camp next month. A long-term deal for Higgins is considered a long shot at this point, especially since with WR1 Ja'Marr Chase has only two years remaining […]

Jose Ramirez Goes On Paternity List

Cleveland Guardians All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez will miss the rest of the series in Toronto against the Blue Jays this weekend after being placed on the paternity list ahead of the birth of his second child. Outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez has been called up from Triple-A Columbus to take Ramirez's spot on the roster. Fantasy […]

Davis Schneider Getting A Breather Against Guardians

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider is out of the starting lineup on Saturday versus the visiting Cleveland Guardians. With Schneider getting a breather, rookie Spencer Horwitz is playing second base and batting leadoff, while rookie Addison Barger will man third base and bat seventh against Guardians right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Daulton Varsho is also in […]

Bo Bichette Out With Calf Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) is dealing with a bit of right-calf soreness, according to manager John Schneider, and is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. The Blue Jays will keep an eye on how Bichette feels on Saturday and into Sunday. In addition to now being […]

Michael Busch Getting A Breather Saturday

Chicago Cubs infielder Michael Busch is not in the team's starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Busch will take a seat in favor of Cody Bellinger, who is playing first base and hitting third in the order. Rookie Pete Crow-Armstrong gets the start in center field and is batting eighth […]

Pedro Pages Making Another Start

St. Louis Cardinals rookie catcher Pedro Pages is making another start behind the plate on Saturday and will bat in the nine-hole against the division-rival Chicago Cubs and left-hander Shota Imanaga at Wrigley Field. Pages hit his first home run in the big leagues on Friday and will get a third straight start as a […]

Shea Langeliers, Zack Gelof Sitting Against Twins

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers, second baseman Zack Gelof and outfielder Seth Brown are all getting the day off on Saturday against the hosting Minnesota Twins. Kyle McCann is behind the plate and hitting eighth, Abraham Toro is at second base and batting leadoff, and Daz Cameron is in right field and hitting seventh against […]

Justin Verlander Scratched On Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday versus the visiting Detroit Tigers due to "neck discomfort." Rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti will now make the start in his place. Fantasy managers will want to check back soon for updates on why Verlander isn't making his scheduled start. The […]

Byron Buxton, Max Kepler Out Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielders Byron Buxton and Max Kepler are both out of the lineup on Saturday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Both Buxton and Kepler are swinging hot bats at the moment, but the Twins will give them a day off in the third game of the series. In his last four starts, Buxton has […]

Saints Sign Jesper Horsted

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent tight end Jesper Horsted to an undisclosed deal on Friday and waived wide receiver Kyle Sheets in a corresponding move, according to executive vice president/general manager Horsted didn't play at all in 2024 while with the Las Vegas Raiders due to a hamstring issue, but he's presumably healed from […]

Chargers Sign Tony Jefferson

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Friday that they signed free-agent defensive back Tony Jefferson to an undisclosed deal. Jefferson is coming out of retirement after spending the last year working as a scout for the Baltimore Ravens. In his last season of NFL action in 2022 with the New York Giants, he played in […]

Michael Harris II Headed To Injured List

The Atlanta Braves will place outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and have him undergo an MRI exam on Saturday. Harris tweaked his left hamstring running from first to third in the first inning after singling in his first at-bat in Friday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays and left […]

Chris Martin To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Chris Martin (anxiety) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and will go on a minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Worcester. Martin is eligible to return on Monday and has been out since last month while dealing with anxiety. The 38-year-old veteran should return to the big-league bullpen next […]

Joey Gallo Will Be Out For A While

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo's (hamstring) MRI exam showed a significant hamstring strain, and he'll be on the injured list for a while. Gallo landed on the injured list on Wednesday and is now unlikely to return to the team until some point in the second half of the […]

Brandon Williamson Won't Have Surgery

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson (shoulder) is going with the non-surgical route for his left shoulder, according to manager David Bell and will get injections instead and not throw for at least three weeks. While it's good news for Williamson now, it doesn't guarantee that he won't eventually need surgery on his shoulder if he […]

Gerrit Cole Dominant Again In Latest Rehab Start

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) looked dominant yet again in his latest minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, punching out 10 and walking none while allowing just one unearned run on two hits in 4 1/3 innings of work. Cole threw 46 of his 70 pitches for strikes and is likely […]