Bryce Young To Play On Friday

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round quarterback Bryce Young and the starting offense will see more action in the second preseason game on Friday against the New York Giants after they looked stale in the preseason opener last week. Young went 4-for-6 passing for 21 yards while being sacked once in his first NFL game. The 22-year-old […]

Texans Sign Larry Rountree III For RB Depth

The Houston Texans signed free-agent running back Larry Rountree III to an undisclosed deal on Friday and waived offensive guard Keaton Sutherland in a corresponding move. Rountree, a former sixth-round selection of the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021, will give the Texans more running back depth behind Dameon Pierce and Devin Singletary. The 24-year-old will […]

Daniel Jones To Start Friday Night

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will start the team's second preseason game on Friday night against the Carolina Panthers, according to sources. As expected, most of the Giants' starter will play some in the second preseason contest, but their snap counts are to be determined. The 26-year-old Jones and the rest of the starters […]

Jose Abreu Not Swinging, Won't Return Sunday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) hasn't resumed swinging a bat, and manager Dusty Baker said it's unrealistic to expect Abreu to come off the 10-day injured list when he's first eligible to return this Sunday. Abreu has been sidelined since Aug. 10 with lower-back inflammation, and it wouldn't be a big surprise if […]

Kyle Tucker Scratched Due To Illness

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners after he came in feeling under the weather, according to manager Dusty Baker. Jake Meyers will draw into the starting lineup in center field against Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller. Fantasy managers will need to remove Tucker from their […]

Ranger Suarez To Miss Next Start With Hamstring Injury

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hamstring) will miss his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Washington Nationals due to soreness in his hamstring, which came on in Toronto during the week. Right-hander Zack Wheeler will start on Sunday in Suarez's place. The good news is that the Phillies don't think Suarez's injury is a […]

Carlos Rodon To Start On Tuesday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (hamstring) is scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, according to manager Aaron Boone. Right-hander Luis Severino will go on Wednesday. Rodon will return from a minor left-hamstring strain after throwing a five-inning simulated game on Wednesday. The 30-year-old southpaw […]

White Sox Place Eloy Jimenez On Paternity List

The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (groin) on the paternity list on Friday and recalled infield prospect Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Jimenez didn't play on Wednesday due to a groin injury, but hopefully he'll be healthy enough to return to the starting lineup when he's back from […]

Javier Baez Expected To Return For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is set to rejoin the team and should be activated from the bereavement list for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Baez should be back at shortstop after going on the bereavement list last Saturday, and he'll be facing Guardians right-hander Xzavion Curry. Fantasy managers have gotten […]

Masyn Winn Hitting Ninth In Big-League Debut

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect Masyn Winn is making his major-league debut on Friday against the visiting New York Mets, playing shortstop and batting ninth in the order. The club's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was called up from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday night and is expected to take over primary duties at the 6 […]

Carlos Correa Back In Lineup For Twins

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (heel) is back at shortstop and is hitting in the cleanup spot for the Twins on Friday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Andre Jackson. Correa sat out of Wednesday's game due to heel soreness as he continues to play through plantar fasciitis, but he's feeling better after Thursday's […]

Leody Taveras Sits Amidst Slump

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. In his absence, rookie Julio Pablo Martinez is starting in center field and is batting seventh against Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. The Rangers are hoping a day off for Taveras will help him turn things around at […]

Maikel Garcia Leaves Game Early With Injury

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) left the game early on Friday against the Chicago Cubs with left upper-body discomfort. Garcia went 0-for-2 in the contest from the leadoff spot before being replaced at third base by Matt Duffy in the fourth inning. The 23-year-old dealt with a similar issue last weekend […]

Kevin Kiermaier Activated From Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (elbow) and right-hander Trevor Richards (neck) from the injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Nathan Lukes and right-hander Jay Jackson to Triple-A Buffalo in corresponding moves. Kiermaier will immediately return to the starting lineup on Friday against Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brett Kennedy, playing center field and […]

George Springer Getting A Breather Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is getting a day of rest as the team takes on the Cincinnati Reds on the road on Friday. With Springer starting on the bench, Cavan Biggio will make the start in right field and will hit cleanup against Reds right-hander Brett Kennedy. The Blue Jays are hoping a […]

Matt Chapman Returns From Finger Injury

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) is back at third base and is batting fifth in the order on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Brett Kennedy. Chapman missed several games this week due to inflammation in his right middle finger, but he's feeling better and will be back in the lineup […]

Rashod Bateman Returns To Practice At Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) has returned to practice at training camp on Friday after sitting out the last two days. Bateman didn't suffer a setback with his surgically repaired foot, and he remains on track to be ready for the start of the 2023 regular season. The 23-year-old should remain a big […]

Trevor Gott Picks Up First Save Of The Season

New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor Gott picked up his first save of the season on Thursday when he pitched a scoreless inning in a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Gott tossed a scoreless ninth inning while giving up two hits, walking none and striking out one to record just his sixth save […]

Joe Ryan To Make Rehab Start Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (groin) will make a minor-league rehab start on Friday for Triple-A St. Paul. Ryan will probably only need one or two rehab starts on the farm before the Twins feel comfortable putting him back in their starting rotation. After all, he's been on the injured list for just over two […]

Bo Bichette Expected To Return Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) played shortstop and hit a home run in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday and said he checked all of the boxes, so he's expected to return from the injured list and play for the Jays on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. "I'll be flying […]

Nick Lodolo Fans Six In Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) looked good in his second minor-league rehab start earlier this week on Tuesday with Double-A Chattanooga, tossing three scoreless and hitless innings while walking two and striking out six. He threw 49 pitches in the outing and has struck out 10 batters in five innings in his first two […]

C.J. Cron's Back Still Bothering Him

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron's injured back was enough of an issue that he was not available at all on Wednesday, and the team was planning to have him re-evaluated at home on Thursday. The Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher suggests that Cron's injury is likely related to the call-up of Nolan Schanuel, […]

Zach Davies Ready To Return From Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-hander Zach Davies (back) is ready to return from the 15-day injured list, but whether he returns to start on Sunday against the San Diego Padres on the road could depend on what the weather looks like that day. There is expected to be heavy rain in San […]

Mike Tauchman Sitting Against Left-Hander

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman will take a seat on Friday with the team facing left-hander Cole Ragans and the visiting Kansas City Royals. Tauchman continues to sit against most left-handed pitchers this year and is hitting .263 (10-for-38) with only one of his seven home runs against them in 2023. Overall, though, the 32-year-old […]

Angels Calling Up Nolan Schanuel

The Los Angeles Angels are calling up first baseman Nolan Schanuel on Friday, according to sources. The Angels took him with the 11th overall pick in the MLB draft less than six weeks ago, but the team is desperate to save their season after they chose to be buyers at the trade deadline earlier this […]

Jacoby Brissett To Start Season As Backup

The Washington Commanders on Friday officially named quarterback Sam Howell as their starter under center heading into the 2023 regular season, meaning veteran Jacoby Brissett will open the year as the backup. Howell and Brissett had been in a competition for the job since organized team activities in the spring, but the foregone conclusion was […]

Sam Darnold To Play In First Half Saturday

It's still unclear if San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) will play a couple series with the starting offense in the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Denver Broncos, but Sam Darnold will play the rest of the first half. Trey Lance will play in the second half. Darnold played in the […]

KaVontae Turpin's Return Job Is Safe

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin is the team's full-time return man on special teams heading into the 2023 regular season, and special teams coordinator John Fassel expects Turpin to have an even bigger season this year in the return game as he continues to pick up a role on offense. "I see him as […]

Zech McPhearson Suffers Torn Achilles

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in Thursday night's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, according to an NFL source. The Eagles cornerback depth takes a hit with the injury, and McPhearson was also one of the team's better special-team performers in 2022. The 25-year-old was carted off the field in […]

Genard Avery Needs Season-Ending Surgery

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Genard Avery (knee) is being placed on Injured Reserve on Friday due to an LCL/meniscus knee injury that will require season-ending surgery. Avery, a former fifth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2018 out of Memphis, spent last season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, totaling just five tackles, one sack and […]