James Mitchell Seems Like Roster Lock

MLive's Kyle Meinke thinks that Detroit Lions tight ends Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright and James Mitchell are roster locks heading into Week 1 of the regular season. And if Brandon Zylstra has a solid training camp, the team could take four tight ends into the regular season. Mitchell is big and physical at the position […]

Sam LaPorta Should Have Big Role Right Away

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta has shown instincts and feel for the game early on and had an impressive spring during organized team activities and minicamp. He's expected to play a big role right away and will be an important weapon in Detroit's aerial attack in 2023. LaPorta has the ability to line […]

Craig Reynolds Considered The Leader For No. 3 Role

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds has won over the coaching staff with his reliability and consistency and has to be considered the leader for the No. 3 running back role behind rookie Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, according to MLive's Kyle Meinke. Jermar Jefferson made some progress in 2022, but he'll continue to struggle […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Should Have Immediate Impact

The Detroit Lions parted ways with running backs Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift this offseason and drafted Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick. The Lions view Gibbs as an Alvin Kamara-type back who will contribute equally in the passing and running games. Gibbs should take Swift's place in the offense immediately in 2023, and […]

Isiah Pacheco Works Out Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (hand, shoulder) was present for a workout on Wednesday with the team's quarterbacks and rookies. It's a notable development after head coach Andy Reid said on Tuesday that Pacheco could begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Still, the 24-year-old didn't do much on Wednesday […]

Saquon Barkley Considering Regular-Season Holdout?

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley sounds prepared to play on the one-year franchise tag in 2023, but he's also seriously considering a regular-season holdout. "Anybody [who] knows me knows that's not something I want to do," Barkley said. "But is that something that's crossed my mind? I never thought I would ever do […]

Alex Speas Called Up By Rangers

The Texas Rangers selected the contract of right-hander Alex Speas from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday and optioned left-hander John King to Round Rock in a corresponding move. The Rangers also designated left-hander Taylor Hearn for assignment. Speas has had to wait a while, but he'll be making his first appearance in the major leagues […]

Ryan Yarbrough Leaves Early With Hamstring Cramp

Kansas City Royals left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (hamstring) left his start early on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers with a left-hamstring cramp, according to the team. Yarbrough was able to make it through 5 2/3 innings before being removed, and he allowed three earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out […]

J.D. Davis Out Sick Wednesday

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (illness) was unavailable on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds due to a stomach bug. Davis should be considered day-to-day for now. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Thursday to see if he'll be available for the series finale against the Reds. If he's not, there's a […]

Lions Acquire Denzel Mims From Jets

The Detroit Lions acquired wide receiver Denzel Mims and a seventh-round pick in 2025 from the New York Jets on Wednesday in exchange for a conditional sixth-rounder, according to sources. Several teams were interested in trading for Mims, including the Patriots, Steelers and Cowboys, but it will be the Lions who land him. The 25-year-old […]

Harrison Bader Dealing With Rib Injury

Updating a previous report, New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (rib) left the game early on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels with a left posterior rib contusion. Bader was hit in the ribs by a pitch in the sixth inning and had to leave. The good news is that the 29-year-old should be able […]

Pirates To Designate Wil Crowe For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates will designate relief pitcher Wil Crowe (shoulder) for assignment once he comes off the 60-day injured list. Crowe initially came to Pittsburgh as one half of the Josh Bell trade. He had been rehabbing at Triple-A Indianapolis and was close to rejoining the team. The 28-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched for the Pirates […]

Logan O'Hoppe Trending Toward Return This Year

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) is trending toward a return this season, according to manager Phil Nevin. O'Hoppe suffered a labrum tear in his shoulder, but the speed of his progress has made the Angels optimistic that he can play again in 2023. However, there remains no timetable for his return. The 23-year-old […]

Dustin May Undergoes Surgery, Projected To Return In 12 Months

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) underwent elbow surgery on Tuesday, as scheduled, to fix his flexor muscle. May also had UCL reconstruction to revise the Tommy John procedure he had back in May of 2021. He's projected to return in around 12 months. It's a more invasive procedure than previously expected, so fantasy […]

Harrison Bader Exits After Being Hit By Pitch

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (back) left the game early on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels after being hit by a pitch in the back in the top of the sixth inning. Isiah Kiner-Falefa took over for Bader in center field. Until we get an update on Bader's status, fantasy managers should consider […]

Reese McGuire Eyeing Rehab Assignment Next Week

The target date for Boston Red Sox catcher Reese McGuire (oblique) to begin a minor-league rehab assignment is around next Tuesday, July 25. McGuire has been slowly recovering from a right-oblique strain that he suffered on June 21 against the Minnesota Twins, but he was able to resume baseball activities on July 6. In any […]

Chris Sale To Throw Another Bullpen This Weekend

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session this weekend, according to manager Alex Cora. Sale is expected to progress to likely two live batting practice sessions and will then go on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old southpaw threw his first bullpen on Tuesday since going on the injured list […]

Trevor Story To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Friday. The initial plan is for Story to play five innings at shortstop on Friday before getting at-bats as the designated hitter on Saturday, and logging another five innings at the 6 on Sunday. His rehab assignment can […]

Nestor Cortes Making First Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) will make his first minor-league rehab start on Sunday, not Saturday, and Boone expects Cortes to need three starts before rejoining the team's starting rotation. Barring a setback in the minors, Cortes should be able to come off the injured list when he's […]

Cubs Hope Dansby Swanson Will Return This Weekend

The hope is that Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) will return from the injured list during the team's weekend series against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, according to manager David Ross. Swanson has been out since July 8 due to a bruised left heel, but it looks as though he won't need to go […]

Orioles Acquiring Shintaro Fujinami From The A's

The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring rookie right-hander Shintaro Fujinami from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. It's unknown what the Orioles sent to the A's in return. In his first year in the big leagues, the 29-year-old Japanese right-hander didn't last long as a starter for the A's and was quickly moved to the bullpen. He's […]

Max Fried Could Return Next Week

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that left-hander Max Fried (forearm) is scheduled to throw five innings in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Gwinnett. It increases the possibility that Friday could be activated from the injured list to start one of next week's games against the Boston Red Sox. The 29-year-old southpaw […]

Framber Valdez To Start Friday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that left-hander Framber Valdez (calf) will make the start on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. Valdez was cleared to start this weekend after throwing a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. The 29-year-old southpaw won't have to miss a turn through the starting rotation after he was pulled from his […]

Mariners Bringing Up Prelander Berroa

The Seattle Mariners are recalling pitching prospect Prelander Berroa and right-hander Devin Sweet from Double-A Arkansas on Wednesday and optioning pitchers Ty Adcock and Isaiah Campbell to the minors in corresponding moves. Berroa is the team's No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he'll come to the big leagues after posting a 2.93 ERA, 1.30 […]

Daniel Lynch IV Back On The Shelf With Shoulder Strain

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Daniel Lynch IV (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left-shoulder strain and recalled left-hander Austin Cox from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The move comes after Lynch allowed five earned runs on six hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out three in […]

Ryan Noda Going On Injured List With Fractured Jaw

Oakland Athletics rookie first baseman Ryan Noda (jaw) is going on the injured list with a fractured jaw. Noda played through the injury on Tuesday and hit a home run and a double after taking a ground ball to his face in pre-game batting practice. He was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Boston Red […]

Brandon Crawford Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 17) on Wednesday with left-knee inflammation and recalled infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. The team also returned outfielder Bryce Johnson to Sacramento. Crawford is nearing the end of the line in his 13th […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Kris Bryant

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that outfielder Kris Bryant (forearm), who left Wednesday's game against the visiting Houston Astros early after being hit by a pitch in his forearm, is going to be OK. X-rays came back negative on Bryant, and with a day off coming on Thursday, there's a chance he won't have […]

Jon Gray Expects To Make His Next Start

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (shin) said he expects to make his next start after X-rays came back negative on his left shin. Gray was forced to leave his start on Wednesday early against the Tampa Bay Rays after 4 1/3 frames after being hit in the left shin by a comebacker. The 31-year-old is […]

X-Rays Negative On Adolis Garcia

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (forearm) on Wednesday after he was forced to leave the game early in the eighth after being hit by a pitch on his arm. The team is considering him day-to-day. Garcia went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the contest before leaving […]