Texans Sign Maliek Collins To Two-Year Extension

The Houston Texans signed defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a two-year, $23 million contract extension on Wednesday that includes $20 million guaranteed, according to a source. Collins lands the extension after posting a career-high 37 tackles (27 solo), 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, 10 QB hits and two passes defensed in 15 starts in […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Trying Out With Chiefs

Free-agent running back Darrell Henderson Jr. is one of a few players trying out for the Kansas City Chiefs during mandatory minicamp this week. Henderson also worked out for the Arizona Cardinals last December after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars. The 25-year-old played in 10 games (seven starts) for […]

Kirk Cousins Doesn't Expect More Contract Talks Until Next March

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he hasn't had further contract-extension talks with the team since the sides agreed this spring not to work out an extension, and he doesn't expect any talks until next March when his deal expires. "Until then, just focus on this season and the job to do right now," Cousins […]

Justin Herbert Could "Hold In" During Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said there's a possibility he could "hold in" during training camp next month as he seeks a long-term contract extension from the team. "The role of the quarterback is to be out there for his team and to do everything he can to put that team in a position […]

Zay Flowers Agrees With Ravens On Rookie Deal

Baltimore Ravens first-round wide receiver Zay Flowers agreed to a four-year, $14 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the team on Wednesday, according to his agents Eric Dounn and Matt Leist. The deal includes a $7.2 million signing bonus to be paid in 2023. Flowers, who missed some organized team activities with an undisclosed injury, […]

Lamar Jackson Impressing Offensive Coordinator

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been impressing new offensive coordinator Todd Monken this offseason. "I'm impressed. There's not a throw he can't make. There's not a play he can't make," Monken said. We already know that Jackson can run the ball with the best of them, but the Ravens hired Monken this offseason to […]

Stefon Diggs, Sean McDermott On The Same Page

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and wide receiver Stefon Diggs have apparently talked and made up after some confusion as to whether he was in attendance at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. McDermott said Diggs was absent on Tuesday and that he was very concerned about the wideout. Diggs was present […]

Mike Trout Back In Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday and is starting in center field and batting third against Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. With Trout slumping at the plate of late, the Halos decided to give him a day of rest on Tuesday. The 31-year-old perennial All-Star has a […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Could Pitch In Relief In Game 2

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that the team needs left-hander Dylan Dodd to cover a good chunk of Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday after their bullpen usage in the series opener on Tuesday. As a result, the Braves could use rookie AJ Smith-Shawver, who is scheduled to start […]

Nolan Jones Batting Leadoff For Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff for the team on Wednesday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock. Jones has earned a move up Colorado's batting order by hitting .375 (15-for-40) with three doubles, three home runs, nine RBI, four stolen bases and six runs scored in […]

Marcell Ozuna Back In Lineup For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (wrist) is returning to the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Ozuna is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth against Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen in the nightcap of the twin bill. The 32-year-old Ozuna miss the team's last two […]

Ian Happ Back In Action Against Pirates

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (calf) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Osvaldo Bido, who will be making his major-league debut. Happ is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup for the Cubbies. The 28-year-old left early on Tuesday with an injury to his […]

Mitch Haniger To Have Surgery Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger (forearm) will have surgery on Thursday in Los Angeles to fix his fractured right forearm, with Dr. Steve Shin performing the procedure. The Giants will have more updates on Haniger and a potential timetable for his return on Friday after his surgery is complete. Haniger suffered the injury when […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Done For The Season

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the labrum in his right shoulder. He will need surgery to address the injury. It's a tough development for the Royals, Pasquantino and his fantasy managers after the 25-year-old left-handed slugger landed on the 10-day injured list late […]

Alek Manoah Making Progress In Minors

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that starting pitcher Alek Manoah has made encouraging progress in the Florida Complex League just a week after being sent down to the minors. After going 1-7 with a rough 6.36 ERA (6.52 FIP), 1.89 WHIP, a league-leading 42 walks and 48 strikeouts in 58 innings over his […]

Orioles Call Up Joey Ortiz

The Baltimore Orioles recalled infield prospect Joey Ortiz from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday and optioned catcher Mark Kolozsvary to Norfolk after Tuesday's game in a corresponding move. Ortiz, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was recently sent to the minors on May 26 after going 7-for-27 (.259) with a double, four RBI and […]

Jeremy Pena Still Out Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. It's the third straight missed game for Pena due to the illness, but fantasy managers should continue to treat him as day-to-day until we know more about his condition. Hopefully, he'll be able to return for the series […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Has Season-Ending Surgery

The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday night on his right forearm to fix the flexor tendon and to remove a bone spur, according to general manager Dana Brown. McCullers originally injured the flexor tendon in his forearm while pitching in Game 4 of […]

Lars Nootbaar Cleared For Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that outfielder Lars Nootbaar (back) will join Triple-A Memphis and is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment soon. The Cardinals are hopeful that Nootbaar will be ready to rejoin the big-league roster before the trip to London to face the Chicago Cubs next weekend. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting […]

Mitch Haniger Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Mitch Haniger (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right-forearm fracture. In corresponding moves, the team recalled outfield prospect Luis Matos and infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento. It's not a surprise that Haniger is going on the injured list after fracturing his right forearm on […]

Manny Machado Picking Up The Pace

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has gone 12-for-30 over the last seven games after a stretch that saw him go 1-for-11 in his first three games off the injured list. He has raised his batting average 27 points to .249 (49-for-197) and his OPS 54 points to .682 over the last seven games. […]

Ryan Weathers To Be Bumped From Rotation Soon

San Diego Padres left-hander Ryan Weathers' next start is scheduled for Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, who have scored the sixth-most runs and have the third-highest OPS in the majors in 2023. It will likely be his last start before moving to the bullpen or being optioned to the minors with Seth Lugo (calf) […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Heating Up In June

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit .386 with a 1.255 OPS in 11 games so far in the month of June. In the five games he's been back in the leadoff spot, he has chased just 20.5 percent of pitches he's seen outside the strike zone. Before that, he had been chasing […]

Gary Sanchez Continues To Hit In San Diego

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez hit his sixth home run with the team on Tuesday in the win over the Guardians since he was claimed off waivers on May 29. The homer gave him the most home runs by a player in his first 13 games with the Padres. Sanchez is now hitting .255/.300/.681 […]

Joe Musgrove Dealing With Elbow Bursitis

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (elbow) has turned in four straight quality starts, but he's been wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm for much of the season and is dealing with bursitis in his right elbow. It might stem from aggressive treatment he underwent this spring to accelerate healing in his […]

Yordan Alvarez Not Close To Returning

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown made it sound like outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) is at least three weeks away from doing any sort of baseball activities. Alvarez is dealing with a right oblique injury that has kept him out since June 8. Oblique injuries can be tricky to return from, so fantasy managers […]

Chuck Clark Believed To Have Serious Knee Injury

The New York Jets believe safety Chuck Clark (knee) has suffered a serious knee injury, according to team and league sources. The Jets are waiting on an official ruling while Clark seeks a second opinion. With the possibility of Clark missing all of the 2023 season, the Jets signed former Green Bay Packers safety Adrian […]

Jeremy Ruckert Ready For Bigger Role

New York Jets tight ends Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah weren't on the field for all of mandatory minicamp, which allowed Jeremy Ruckert to get some valuable repetitions with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The 2022 third-round pick looks ready for a bigger role in his second NFL season, The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes. The 22-year-old spent […]

Breece Hall May Not Have Seamless Return

The New York Jets have been resolute in their belief that second-year running back Breece Hall (knee) will return to form in 2023 coming off an ACL tear, but The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt is more skeptical that Hall will have a seamless return. The Jets are expecting Hall to be ready for Week 1 of […]

Optimism Patriots Can Land DeAndre Hopkins

Free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is planning to visit the New England Patriots on Thursday, and there's optimism the two sides can find a way to reach an agreement, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. It's unclear how much it will take to sign Hopkins, but the Patriots do have around $14.2 […]