Mason Graham Has Visits Scheduled With Browns, Raiders

University of Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham will have a top-30 visits with the Cleveland Browns on Monday and the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Graham is considered one of the best defensive tackle prospects in this year's draft class. However, the 21-year-old is unlikely to go to the Browns […]

Raiders Trying To Trade Jack Jones

The Las Vegas Raiders are attempting to work out a trade for cornerback Jack Jones, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal's Vincent Bonsignore. If the team cannot work out a trade, they plan to release Jones on Monday. Off-field issues and questions about his effort have made the 27-year-old defensive back expendable for the Raiders […]

Sandy Alcantara Heading For Paternity List

Sunday's contest at Truist Park between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves was postponed due to inclement weather, pushing right-hander Sandy Alcantara back. Alcantara also will not start in Monday's series opener against the division-rival New York Mets at Citi Field, as he and his wife expecting a baby girl. He will fly back to […]

George Springer Not In Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (back) is absent from Sunday's starting lineup at Citi Field against the hosting New York Mets. It's not a surprise that Springer isn't in there after crashing into the wall in the ninth inning in Saturday's loss and being removed due to lower-back spasms. The good news is that […]

J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm Resting On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and third baseman Alec Bohm are both getting a day of rest for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. Rafael Marchan is behind the plate and is batting ninth, while Edmundo Sosa is starting at third and batting seventh against Dodgers right-hander Tyler […]

Jacob Young Out Again On Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young is out of the lineup again on Sunday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Dylan Crews will slide over to center field again and hit ninth, while Alex Call is making another start in right field and will bat seventh against Arizona right-hander Corbin Burnes. The Nationals have […]

Braves-Marlins Postponed On Sunday

The Atlanta Braves announced that their game against the division-rival Miami Marlins at Truist Park on Sunday has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1:15 PM ET as part of a split doubleheader. Fantasy managers will obviously want to remove any players from this game […]

Josh Jung To Travel With Rangers To Chicago

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (neck) went 1-for-3 as the designated hitter with a two-RBI single in a minor-league rehab game with Double-A Frisco on Saturday, and the plan is for him to play third base on Sunday and then travel with the team to Chicago for their series that starts on Monday at […]

Hunter Dobbins To Debut On Sunday, Richard Fitts Pushed To Monday

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey reports that Boston Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins will start Game 2 of the team's doubleheader on Sunday evening at Fenway Park against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, which will be his major-league debut. Manager Alex Cora said everyone else in the starting rotation will remain on turn, with Richard Fitts […]

Nick Allen Heads To Bench, Orlando Arcia Back At Shortstop

Atlanta Braves infielder Nick Allen will retreat to the bench for Sunday's series finale at Truist Park against the division-rival Miami Marlins, with Orlando Arcia starting at shortstop and batting eighth against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Allen made four straight starts at the 6 for Atlanta, going 4-for-14 with a double, RBI, two stolen bases […]

Terry Francona Returns After Dealing With Stomach Issue

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (illness) was back with the team on Saturday at American Family Field for their 11-7 victory over the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers after missing the previous game with what he jokingly described as "intestinal turmoil." "I don't think I've been 100% since 1988," Francona said. "I feel good enough to be […]

Shohei Ohtani Has "Positive" Bullpen On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) incorporated sliders during a bullpen session in Philadelphia on Saturday that manager Dave Roberts called "positive." Ohtani threw 26 pitches before the team's 3-2 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park as he gets closer to fully recovering from right-elbow surgery he had back on Sept. […]

Spencer Strider To Make Another Rehab Start On Thursday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) will make a third minor-league start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday at Triple-A Norfolk, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Even though Strider looked like his old dominant self during his latest rehab start, he will make one more minor-league appearance before the Braves reinstate him from the injured list […]

Luis Torrens Dealing With Bruised Forearm

New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (forearm) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field, and the team is saying he's dealing with a bruised right forearm. Hayden Senger got the start behind the dish with Torrens injured and went 0-for-2 at the plate with a strikeout. However, the […]

George Springer Dealing With Back Spasms

Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that outfielder George Springer (back) suffered lower-back spasms after crashing into the wall in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the New York Mets. The Blue Jays don't have plans for an MRI exam or further tests on Springer, but he'll be re-evaluated on Sunday. After […]

Terron Armstead Retires

Miami Dolphins five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead is officially retiring, ending a star-studded 12-year career in the NFL, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Armstead was one of the best left tackles of his generation after starting his career with the New Orleans Saints after they selected him in the third round (75th […]

Deion Sanders Thinks Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter Should Go 1-2 In Draft

University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders thinks that his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner are the top two players available in this year's NFL draft. "They should be going 1-2 [in the draft], that's the way I feel about it. They are the two best players in this draft. ... […]

Ivan Herrera Out Of Lineup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera is retreating to the bench for Saturday's game at Fenway Park against the hosting Boston Red Sox. Pedro Pages will be behind the plate to catch right-hander Andre Pallante and will hit seventh against Red Sox right-hander Richard Fitts. Herrera has already proven that he's the team's primary backstop […]

Will Smith Getting The Day Off Against Phillies

After the Los Angeles Dodgers lost their first game of the season on Friday night, catcher Will Smith will get the day off on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. Austin Barnes will do the catching for rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki and will hit ninth versus Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Smith, one of the best hitting […]

Gleyber Torres Feels Great After Taking Swings

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) took swings off a tee in the batting cage on Saturday morning and said he felt great, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. There's no timeline for Torres to return from the injured list, but he said, "I'm getting close. I really feel way better." When he initially injured […]

Clarke Schmidt Making First Rehab Start On Saturday

New York Yankees right-hander Clark Schmidt (shoulder) is making his first minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Double-A Somerset, according to the team. Schmidt dealt with a minor right-shoulder injury near the end of spring training, and rather than having him push through it to start the year in the rotation, the Yankees played it […]

Spencer Strider Looks Great In Second Rehab Start

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) looked great on Friday in his second minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett, holding Triple-A Charlotte hitless on 74 pitches over 5 1/3 innings while striking out eight. Strider averaged 96 mph with his four-seam fastball and topped out at 97.7 mph. He struck out 10 of the 16 […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Getting The Day Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is on the bench to start Saturday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Second baseman Kristian Campbell is starting in center field and batting seventh, and David Hamilton will start at second base and bat eighth against Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. Rafaela has been hitting […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Sitting Against Left-Hander

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. is taking a seat for Saturday's contest at Nationals Park with Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound. Amed Rosario will start at the keystone and hit second against E-Rod. Rosario is hitting just .125 in eight career at-bats against Rodriguez, but the Nats want to get […]

Keibert Ruiz, Jacob Young Resting On Saturday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz and outfielder Jacob Young are both resting on Saturday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Riley Adams will do the catching for left-hander Mitchell Parker and will bat ninth, while Alex Call will start in right field and bat sixth against D-backs left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Dylan Crews is […]

Jose Ramirez Leads Guards To Win With Three Homers

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez reminded everyone on Friday night in the Los Angeles Angels' home opener why he finished just one homer and one steal short of just the second-ever 40-40-40 season in 2024. In Cleveland's 8-6 win at Angel Stadium, Ramirez went 3-for-4 with three home runs, four RBI, three runs scored, […]

Luis Rengifo Injures His Hamstring On Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (hamstring) left Friday's contest early against the visiting Cleveland Guardians with left-hamstring tightness, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Before leaving, Rengifo went 1-for-2 with a double. He was replaced at second base by Kyren Paris. While fantasy managers should consider the 28-year-old day-to-day until further notice, it should be […]

Dondrea Tillman Signs Exclusive-Rights Tender

Denver Broncos exclusive-rights free-agent linebacker Dondre Tillman will officially return to the team in 2025 after signing his exclusive-rights tender worth $960,000 on Friday, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Tillman will return for his second season with the Broncos after picking up 23 tackles (13 solo), five sacks, five tackles for loss and seven QB […]

Janarius Robinson Agrees To Join The Chiefs

Former Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Janarius Robinson agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Robinson will add depth and pass-rushing ability to the team's defensive line under coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. The 25-year-old former fourth-rounder (134th overall) by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021 out of Florida State made his NFL […]

Tony Adams Signs Tender

New York Jets restricted free-agent safety Tony Adams signed his restricted free-agent tender on Friday and will return to the organization for a fourth straight season in 2025. Adams had his second straight 80-plus-tackle season in 2024 with 84 total tackles (42 solo), his first career sack, an interception and six pass breakups in 15 […]