Chris Rodriguez Jr. Will Need To Prove Himself On Special Teams

The Washington Commanders had a third-round grade on rookie running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (he went in the sixth round), according to two people familiar with their draft plans. However, to impress the coaching staff in training camp and to make the roster, Rodriguez will have to prove himself on special teams. "In Eric Bieniemy's […]

Jerry Jeudy Could Have Big Year In 2023

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, the 15th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft, had his best season as a professional in 2022, recording a career-high 67 catches for 972 yards and six touchdowns. Jeudy did most of his damage late in the year, recording at least five catches in each of his final […]

Courtland Sutton Learning From Former Saints Receiver

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has studied one of new head coach Sean Payton's most prolific receivers from his time with the New Orleans Saints in Michael Thomas, specifically from his standout season in 2019 when he caught a then-NFL-record 149 passes for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns. "[I'm] just diving into it [to] […]

Dustin May Not Yet Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he misspoke on Wednesday when he said that right-hander Dustin May (forearm) had started a throwing program. In fact, May hasn't started playing catch yet and is still rehabbing from a flexor-pronator-mass injury. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection six weeks ago. Hopefully, the 25-year-old hard-throwing hurler will […]

Mookie Betts Commits To Home Run Derby

Now that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has officially been named to the National League All-Star team this year, he has formally committed to take part in this year's Home Run Derby. This will be Betts' first time participating in the event during All-Star week, which will be held in Seattle in 2023. Although […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Commits To 2023 Home Run Derby

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has committed to participating in this year's Home Run Derby during All-Star week. Guerrero said he's looking forward to the event and thinks it might even help his swing for the second half of the season. The 24-year-old slugger hit 91 total home runs, including 40 in […]

Mike Yastrzemski Could Return Sunday Or Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) is doing well in his recovery from a left-hamstring injury and could come off the injured list on Sunday or Monday. It's more likely that he'll return on Monday, given that the Giants will be in New York facing the Mets this weekend. Yaz was put on the […]

Anthony Rizzo Leaves Game Early, X-Rays Come Back Negative

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (elbow) left the game early on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics after getting hit by a pitch on his back elbow, but thankfully X-rays came back negative, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees are calling Rizzo day-to-day, and there's a good chance he'll be out on Friday […]

Corbin Carroll Day-To-Day, D-Backs Have Minimal Concern

Updating a previous report, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the level of concern for outfielder Corbin Carroll (shoulder) is "minimal," and he's not currently set to undergo any testing after leaving Thursday's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays with right-shoulder soreness. It's the same shoulder that Carroll had surgery on in 2021, but […]

Taylor Stallworth Joins Panthers On One-Year Deal

Former Houston Texans defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth signed with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday on an undisclosed one-year deal, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. The sixth-year defensive tackle played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Texans last year and was with the Indianapolis Colts and new Panthers head coach prior to that. The 27-year-old […]

Ahkello Witherspoon Signs With Rams

Free-agent cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon signed an undisclosed deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, according to a source. Witherspoon is a big corner at 6-foot-2, 208 pounds, but he's been very productive in his career. In 13 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the last two years, he's recorded 31 solo tackles, four interceptions […]

Cam Robinson Suspended Four Games For PEDs

Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson has officially been suspended for four games in 2023 for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, according to a source. Word came out on a possible suspension for Robinson back in April, and now it's official. He'll miss the first four games this year against the Indianapolis Colts, […]

Seiya Suzuki Still Absent Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (neck) remains absent from the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Suzuki is dealing with tightness in his neck and will be missing his second straight game, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Mike Tauchman will get the start in right field on […]

Will Smith Resting Against Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will receive the day off on Thursday as the club takes on the Colorado Rockies. Instead, Austin Barnes will do the catching for the Blue on Thursday and hit in the nine-hole against Rockies right-hander Chase Anderson in a great matchup. Smith hasn't had his best month in June, […]

Corbin Carroll Leaves Early With Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (neck, shoulder) departed Thursday's game early against the Tampa Bay Rays in the top of the fifth inning after it looked like he was dealing with an issue in his right shoulder/neck area after his last at-bat in the third inning. The 22-year-old was replaced in right field by Jake […]

Brandon Lowe Could Return Next Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) went 1-for-3 with a strikeout as the designated hitter for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays in a minor-league rehab game on Monday. He's already moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts while playing second base on Wednesday. Lowe is scheduled […]

Taylor Walls Still Hurting

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (back) remained out of the team's lineup on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with mid-back tightness. However, he was hoping to be available off the bench on Thursday and then back in the lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Seattle […]

Garrett Cooper Scratched With Illness

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (illness) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Boston Red Sox with an illness. Yuli Gurriel is starting at first base and will hit fifth, while Jesus Sanchez starts in right field and bats eighth in the lineup against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Consider Cooper day-to-day for now, […]

Shane McClanahan Ready For Friday's Start

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) left his start early against the Kansas City Royals on June 22 after 3 2/3 frames due to tightness in his back that was affecting his delivery. McClanahan has thrown off the mound twice since his last outing and said he's good to go for Friday night's series […]

Michael Conforto Not Playing Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after leaving Wednesday's game early due to left-hamstring tightness after attempting to make a catch near the outfield wall. This is certainly an injury that could send Conforto to the injured list, so fantasy managers […]

Jeimer Candelario Available On Trade Market

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario, who could potentially be an All-Star this year, is available on the trade market, according to sources. According to Wins Above Replacement, Candelario has been the most valuable third baseman in the National League this year. The 29-year-old has a good chance of being dealt before the Aug. 1 […]

Tarik Skubal Looks Set To Rejoin Rotation

Nothing is official yet, but Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) should be returning to the major leagues after his minor-league rehab start on Wednesday night for Triple-A Toledo. In four innings of work, Skubal allowed two unearned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out four. He has great in five rehab […]

Michael Kopech Could Be Given Extended Rest

It's possible that Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech will skip his upcoming start against the Oakland Athletics, make one more start before the All-Star break and then get an extended rest before his first start after the All-Star break. "We want to make sure he's rested and ready to go," manager Pedro Grifol said. […]

Chris Sale Resumes Throwing Thursday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) received good MRI results and is back to building up pain-free. He resumed a throwing program from 60 feet on Thursday, and while he probably still has a long ways to go in his recovery from a stress reaction in his left scapula, it's good news that he's […]

Reese Olson Exits After Being Hit By Comebacker

The Detroit Tigers are saying that rookie right-hander Reese Olson (knee) left his start early on Thursday against the Texas Rangers with a left-knee contusion after taking a comebacker off his leg with two outs in the second inning. Olson had a long chat with manager A.J. Hinch and athletic trainer Ryne Eubanks before departing. […]

Zach Remillard Hitting Leadoff Against Angels

Chicago White Sox rookie infielder Zach Remillard is starting at second base and is hitting in the leadoff spot for Thursday's tilt against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Remillard will get another start at second base and will hit in the top spot in the order for the first time in his […]

Randy Arozarena Out On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup on Thursday as the team takes on the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's a good time for Arozarena to rest after playing in each of the team's last 21 games, and he had gone hitless in his last three with three strikeouts in 12 plate […]

Patriots Sign Ja'Whaun Bentley To Two-Year Extension

The New England Patriots agreed to a two-year, $18.75 maximum extension on Thursday with linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, according to sources. The deal includes $9 million fully guaranteed. Bentley earned the extension by recording a team-high 125 tackles (62 solo), career-high three sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in 17 games for the Patriots in […]

Mike Jackson Making Strong Case To Remain A Regular

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Mike Jackson seemed destined for a backup role despite a solid showing as a first-year starter in 2022 when the team selected Devon Witherspoon with the fifth overall pick in this year's NFL draft. However, Jackson is making a strong case to remain a regular on defense this year, perhaps as the […]

Puka Nacua Has Picked Up The Offense Quickly

Los Angeles Rams rookie fifth-round wide receiver Puka Nacua earned steady praise from head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and fellow receiver Cooper Kupp during offseason workouts. The BYU product seems to have picked up the offense quickly and has a knack for getting open, which bodes well for him carving out a role […]