James Paxton To Return On Saturday

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton will return from the paternity list to start on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. It will be Paxton's final start of the first half of the season before next week's All-Star break, and he'll be a must-start against one of the worst hitting teams in baseball. The 34-year-old veteran […]

Josh Naylor Back In Action For Guardians

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (wrist) is back at first base and will hit cleanup on Thursday against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jordan Lyles. Naylor injured his right wrist earlier this week and missed two games, but it wasn't serious and he's back in the starting lineup on Thursday. Fantasy managers […]

Jorge Alfaro Returns To The Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent catcher Jorge Alfaro to an undisclosed major-league contract on Thursday, and he'll be active on Thursday night against the visiting Texas Rangers in Beantown. Alfaro joined the Colorado Rockies for 10 games after opting out of his minor-league deal with the Red Sox in June, but now he's back […]

Austin Hays Still Not Playing

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) remains out of action on Thursday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. It will be the fourth straight game that Hays has missed due to a bruised left hip, but manager Brandon Hyde said that Hays could be back in the lineup any day now. With only […]

Tommy Edman Sitting Out With Wrist Injury

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) will start on the bench on Thursday with the team taking on the Miami Marlins. Edman was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup after feeling intense pain in his right wrist while taking batting practice before the game. With the All-Star break coming up next week, there's a good […]

Paul Goldschmidt Resting Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. With Goldy taking a day off, Alec Burleson will fill in at first base and will bat seventh in the lineup against Marlins right-hander Eury Perez. Goldschmidt hasn't been the problem for the disappointing Cardinals […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting Out Against Rays

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will take the day off on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. In his place, Garrett Stubbs will do the catching and will bat in the nine-hole against Rays right-hander Shawn Armstrong. It's a normal day of rest for Realmuto, who has started each of the team's last seven games. […]

Browns Sign Thakarius Keyes To One-Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent cornerback Thakarius Keyes to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Kevin Conner. Keyes spent the 2022 season with the Baltimore Ravens, but he never appeared in an NFL game and was cut back in May. The 25-year-old was originally a seventh-round selection by the Kansas City […]

Buccaneers Motivated To Prove Doubters Wrong

Now that legendary quarterback Tom Brady has retired, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't expected to be contenders in 2023, but that's not how the current players see it. "We're about to do it to 'em," cornerback Carlton Davis said. "Anybody who feels we've lost Tom -- and lost something -- is going to be in […]

Pablo Lopez Tosses Complete-Game Shutout

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez was at his best on Wednesday night in the team's 5-0 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals. Lopez threw his first career complete-game shutout by holding the Royals scoreless over nine innings of work while giving up four hits, walking none and striking out a season-high and career-high 12 […]

Alex Faedo To Return And Start On Friday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo (finger) will return from the 15-day injured list to start on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Faedo will finally rejoin Detroit's starting rotation for the first time since late May after having surgery to remove his right middle fingernail. The 27-year-old gave up four […]

Framber Valdez To Make Next Start On Saturday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez (ankle) will make his next start on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. It was initially reported that Valdez was set to make his return to the rotation from a sprained ankle on Thursday in the series opener against Seattle, but the 29-year-old southpaw will now get a couple extra days […]

Akil Baddoo To Return On Friday

The Detroit Tigers plan to activate outfielder Akil Baddoo (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Friday in time for the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Baddoo will be available to fantasy managers in deeper leagues for the final series of the first half of the season against Toronto. The 24-year-old has been […]

Ryan Noda Out With Stomach Illness

Oakland Athletics rookie first baseman Ryan Noda (illness) is out of Thursday's starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers due to a stomach illness. Manager Mark Kotsay said Noda might be available to come off the bench to pinch hit. Fantasy managers should consider Noda to be day-to-day for now. The 27-year-old first-year MLB player is […]

William Contreras Resting Against Cubs Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on the visiting Chicago Cubs. Victor Caratini will do the catching and bat seventh in the lineup against Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman. After making the All-Star for the first time in his third MLB season in 2022, Contreras has […]

Riley Greene Could Return This Weekend

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (leg) will play in the outfield in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, and he could return from the 10-day injured list this weekend. Greene is attempting to return from a stress fracture in his left fibula, and he's gone 5-for-9 so far in his first two […]

Esteury Ruiz Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Detroit Tigers. In his absence, JJ Bleday is starting in center field and batting second against Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Ruiz injured his right shoulder on a dive back to first base on a pickoff attempt on Wednesday […]

Alexander Mattison Ready For Elevated Role

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is fully preparing himself this offseason to take over for Dalvin Cook as the team's lead back in 2023. Mattison signed a two-year, $7 million extension this offseason and figures to have two or three times more carries than the 101 rushing attempts he averaged in his first four […]

Bears Rookie Impressed With DJ Moore

Chicago Bears fourth-round rookie wide receiver Tyler Scott has been thoroughly impressed by watching DJ Moore this offseason. "D.J. Moore, obviously, being a teammate, he -- man -- he's everything advertised and more," Scott said when asked which route runners he studies to help his own game. "Like he plays with such a calmness to […]

Darius Slayton Sees Himself As WR1

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, who re-signed with the Giants this offseason, thinks he can be the team's go-to target in the passing game in 2023. Slayton has led the G-Men in receiving in three of the last four seasons, but he hasn't gone over the 800-yard mark. The Giants haven't had a […]

Dolphins Sign Cam Smith To Rookie Deal

The Miami Dolphins signed second-round cornerback Cam Smith to his rookie deal on Wednesday. Smith was selected with the 51st overall pick in this year's NFL draft out of South Carolina. The Dolphins didn't have a pick in the first round this year, so Smith was their first selection in this year's draft. Jalen Ramsey […]

Jonathan Davis To Have Knee Surgery Thursday

An MRI exam on Miami Marlins outfielder Jonathan Davis (knee) showed a right meniscus injury, and he'll have surgery on Thursday at the University of Miami. It's highly unlikely that Davis will play again in 2023 after injuring his right knee on a dive in the outfield during Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. […]

Dansby Swanson Leaves Game Early Wednesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) left Wednesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning with a left-heel contusion. He was replaced at shortstop by Nico Hoerner. Before leaving, Swanson went 0-for-3 at the plate to drop his season average to .258. It doesn't appear to be a very serious injury, but […]

Esteury Ruiz Injured Wednesday, Going For Tests

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) will undergo X-rays and possibly an MRI exam on Thursday after injuring his right shoulder diving back into first base in Wednesday's 12-3 blowout win over the Detroit Tigers. Manager Mark Kotsay said Ruiz felt "something," but wasn't sure if it was a pop. The good news is that […]

Blue Jays-White Sox Postponed Wednesday

The contest between the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in Chicago was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Thursday. Right-hander Jose Berrios was scheduled to face off against White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn on Wednesday, but the two hurlers will […]

Luis L. Ortiz Sent To The Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Luis L. Ortiz to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Yohan Ramirez from Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Ortiz will head to the farm to work on his craft over the All-Star break after surrendering 10 runs on 15 hits (five homers allowed) while walking four and striking out […]

Justin Turner Could Play Second Base In The Coming Days

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner could be seen at second base in the coming days so that the team can maximize their offense. Christian Arroyo has been seeing most of the starts at the keystone for the BoSox, but he's hitting just .242 (36-for-149) with three homers, 18 […]

Cristian Javier Being Skipped Heading Into All-Star Break

The Houston Astros will skip right-hander Cristian Javier's turn in the starting rotation this weekend against the Seattle Mariners in order to give him some extra rest with the All-Star break coming next week. Javier isn't dealing with any kind of injury that we know of, but he has allowed 18 runs on 21 hits […]

Brandon Woodruff Hopes To Throw Bullpen This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) has thrown off flat ground the last two days at a high effort rate and is hoping to throw a bullpen session this weekend. Woodruff has been out since April 11 with a Grade 2 subscapular strain and encountered a brief setback last week, but he appears to be […]

Yu Darvish Scheduled To Start On Friday

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (illness) is scheduled to make his return to the rotation and start on Friday at home against the visiting New York Mets. Darvish has missed his last two turns through the rotation due to a viral illness that caused him to lose nearly 10 pounds, but he's feeling back […]