Steelers Likely To Target Cornerback, Offensive Tackle In Draft

ESPN's Matt Miller writes that cornerback and offensive tackle are the two positions that come up the most when talking to sources about the Pittsburgh Steelers' draft plans this year. Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr.'s length, aggressive style of play and ability to attack the ball make him a great value and scheme fit […]

Don't Count Out Receiver For Browns In The Draft

Defensive tackle is a clear area of need for the Cleveland Browns heading into next week's NFL draft, but ESPN's Jordan Reid says not to count them out on adding another wide receiver. They'd like more speed at the position, and more vertical ability down the field is seen as a key missing element for […]

Bengals Could Address Offensive Line Early In Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals added left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. in free agency, but there is still talk that they could address their offensive line in the first two days of this year's draft. Right tackle could be an early area of focus, depending on what happens with Jonah Williams' trade request. Tennessee's Darnell Wright, who […]

Bengals Could Take Running Back In The Draft

ESPN's Ben Baby says not to be surprised if the Cincinnati Bengals take a running back in this year's draft. Starter Joe Mixon is at risk of being a salary cap casualty with off-the-field issues ongoing, and they can't continue to afford paying premium dollars at the RB position. The Bengals are best-suited to add […]

Ravens Expected To Be Aggressive At Wideout In Draft

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to use this year's draft to be aggressive in adding wide receiver help for quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens are still operating under the assumption that Jackson will be their quarterback in 2023. Baltimore feels comfortable that one of this year's top wideouts will be available when they pick at […]

Jets Likely To Focus On The Trenches Early In Draft

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is all about building in the trenches, so the team is likely to go with either an offensive or defensive linemen with their No. 13 overall pick in the first round next week in the NFL draft. The Jets have a need at defensive tackle after losing Sheldon […]

Patriots Host Will Levis On A Visit Wednesday

The New England Patriots hosted University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis on a top-30 visit on the final day that teams were allowed on Wednesday, according to a source. It's part of the Patriots' due diligence to prepare for any scenario in next week's NFL draft. They have the 14th overall pick in the first […]

Jorge Mateo Day-To-Day With Hip Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that shortstop Jorge Mateo (hip) is day-to-day with right hip discomfort after he was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Washington Nationals. The Orioles have a well-time day off on Thursday, so there's a chance that Mateo could be back in the lineup for the team's next contest […]

Carlos Carrasco Has Bone Chip, Could Require Surgery

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) has a small bone chip in his right elbow, which is causing the swelling/discomfort that landed him on the injured list on Tuesday. The hope is that an injection he received on Wednesday will allow him to resume pitching in two weeks. Otherwise, he could require surgery, […]

Starling Marte Dealing With Stiff Neck

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) left Wednesday's game early against the Los Angeles Dodgers with neck soreness. Marte dealt with a neck injury earlier this month as well, so although it doesn't seem like a serious injury, it could still land him on the injured list. Fantasy managers need to prepare for that […]

Zach Charbonnet Visits With Buccaneers Wednesday

University of California-Los Angeles running back Zach Charbonnet wrapped up his pre-draft visits with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday, according to a source. Charbonnet also had top-30 visits with the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders and worked out privately for the San Francisco 49ers. He is […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Signs With Eagles

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus signed an undisclosed deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday. Zaccheaus totaled 94 receptions on 151 targets for 1,328 yards and eight touchdowns in his four seasons with the Falcons. He had career-highs in catches (40), targets (61) and receiving yards (533) in 17 games (13 starts) for […]

Titans Agree To Terms With Chris Moore

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent wide receiver Chris Moore on Wednesday. In his second season with the Houston Texans last year, Moore posted career-highs in receptions (48), targets (74) and receiving yards (548) while finding the end zone two times in 16 games (seven starts). The 29-year-old pass-catcher […]

Steelers Officially Acquire Allen Robinson II In Trade

Wide receiver Allen Robinson II has passed his physical with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, and the trade with the Los Angeles Rams is now official. In addition to Robinson, the Steelers acquired a seventh-round pick (No. 251) in this year's draft for a seventh-rounder (No. 234). The Rams will pay $10.25 million of the […]

Corbin Burnes Penciled In To Start Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (pectoral) is tentatively penciled in as the team's probable starter for Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Burnes suffered a minor left pectoral strain in his last start against the Seattle Mariners on Monday and was forced to leave his outing early, but it's looking like he won't […]

Jose Siri Likely To Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (hamstring) is likely headed to Triple-A Durham this weekend for a minor-league rehab assignment, and he could come off the injured list to rejoin the team sometime during the series against the Houston Astros, which begins on Monday, April 24. Siri has been out since landing on the 10-day […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In Lineup Against Blue Jays

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, serving as the designated hitter while batting third in the order against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Jose Berrios. Alvarez twisted his ankle on Tuesday late in the game but is back in there as the DH a day […]

Joey Gallo Reinstated And Starting Wednesday

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joey Gallo (intercostal) was reinstated from the injured list on Wednesday and outfielder Kyle Garlick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Gallo is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against right-hander Corey Kluber and the Boston Red Sox, starting at first base and hitting seventh in […]

Max Scherzer Ejected On Wednesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected from his start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a heated conversation with the umpires. In his last inning of work, he was forced to get a new glove. Before hitting the showers early, Scherzer had allowed just one hit and no runs while […]

Cal Quantrill Injures Leg Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (leg) injured his leg on Wednesday in his outing against the Detroit Tigers after he was hit by a comebacker and was removed from the game after six innings. In his six innings of work, Quantrill allowed no runs on four hits while walking one and striking out four. […]

Trevor Rogers Leaves Early With Forearm Tightness

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (forearm) left his start early on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants due to left forearm tightness, according to the team. Before departing, Rogers allowed a run on three hits while walking one and striking out three in three innings pitched. It's unclear how long the 25-year-old southpaw will be […]

Trevor May Lands On 15-Day IL, Dany Jimenez Moved To 60-Day IL

The Oakland Athletics placed relief pitcher Trevor May on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with issues related to anxiety and also transferred reliever Dany Jimenez (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Jimenez landed on the IL on Tuesday night and May follows him there a day later after posting a bloated 12.00 ERA with […]

Zay Flowers Working Out With Patrick Mahomes

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper's No. 10 overall draft prospect, is in Texas to work out with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Wednesday at the request of the team, according to a source. Flowers thought his pre-draft process was over after visiting with the Tennessee Titans on […]

Wander Franco Gets Wednesday Off

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco got the day off on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Franco should return to the lineup for the team's next game, and he's a must-start in all fantasy formats when he's on the field. The 22-year-old Dominican is off to a fine start in 2023, going .301 (22-for-73) with […]

Justin Verlander Moving To Five-Day Schedule

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) is moving to a five-day schedule and is likely to throw a live batting practice session on Sunday. The plan also includes him making a minor-league rehab start next Friday. It's good news, especially after Carlos Carrasco (elbow) landed on the injured list on Tuesday. The American […]

Rockies Reinstate Daniel Bard From The Injured List

The Colorado Rockies reinstated right-hander Daniel Bard (personal) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Peter Lambert to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Bard has been sidelined while he deals with anxiety, and he'll be making his 2023 debut when he gets into a game for the Rockies. The 37-year-old was […]

Yoan Moncada Not Expected Back This Weekend

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is not expected to return this weekend from the injured list. Before he comes back, he'll likely need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment, according to manager Pedro Grifol. The White Sox want to make sure the oft-injured 27-year-old is fully healthy before they activate him […]

Guardians Recall Brayan Rocchio Wednesday

The Cleveland Guardians recalled infield prospect Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Hunter Gaddis to Columbus in a corresponding move. Per MLB Pipeline, Rocchio is Cleveland's No. 6 prospect, and he gets the call to the big leagues after going 21-for-61 (.344) with seven doubles, 10 RBI, four stolen bases and […]

Kyle Bradish To Be Activated And Start Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles will activate right-hander Kyle Bradish (foot) from the 15-day injured list to have him start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Bradish landed on the injured list when he suffered a right foot contusion in his first start of the year back on April 3, but he's ready to return now and […]

Alex Wood Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed left-hander Alex Wood (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Tristan Beck from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Wood suffered a hamstring strain on Tuesday and was pulled in the third inning against the Miami Marlins. The 32-year-old southpaw had […]