Willson Contreras Serving As DH Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (head) is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth for the Cards on Friday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski. Andrew Knizner is doing the catching and will hit eighth in the batting order. Contreras left Thursday's game early against the Cubs after Ian Happ's backswing caught him […]

Jonah Heim Lands On Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed catcher Jonah Heim (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 27) on Friday with a left wrist tendon strain. In corresponding moves, the team activated right-hander Josh Sborz (biceps) from the 15-day injured list, recalled outfielder Bubba Thompson from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned right-hander Owen White to Round […]

Jahan Dotson Extremely Confident Entering Second Season

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson told reporters on Thursday that he has "all the confidence in the world" heading into his second season in the NFL. The 23-year-old pass-catcher caught 35 of his 61 targets for 523 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games (10 starts) last year in his first season after being […]

Texans Not Ready To Name C.J. Stroud The Starter

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans remains in no rush to name rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud as the starting QB over Davis Mills this early in training camp, even though Stroud had a better day in practice on Thursday. "We'll see," Ryans said. "When the time comes for us to declare someone as a starter […]

Anthony Richardson Takes First-Team Reps Friday

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson took all 15 of the first-team repetitions on Friday during the team's second day of training camp practice. It was the opposite of Thursday, when Gardner Minshew took all of the first-team reps. Richardson went 3-for-5 passing and threw more down the field in 7-on-7 drills. Meanwhile, Minshew had […]

Sean Tucker Has A Good Shot To Make Final Roster

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said the team has thrown undrafted rookie running back Sean Tucker right into the mix in training camp, and he has as good of a shot as anyone to make the final roster heading into the regular season. Tucker didn't take part in the scouting combine earlier this […]

Dalvin Cook Likes His Chances Of Signing With Jets

Free-agent running back Dalvin Cook said on Good Morning Football on Friday that he thinks the odds are good that he'll end up signing with the New York Jets after he visits with them this weekend. "I think we're in a position with a team that's building something special, and I want to be a […]

Joey Gallo, Alex Kirilloff In Action Against Royals

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (illness) and first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) are both back in the lineup on Friday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Gallo is in left field and is batting ninth, while Kirilloff is at first base and hitting third in the order. Gallo left the game early on Wednesday, […]

Byron Buxton Not Playing Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Buxton was removed from the paternity list on Thursday, but they'll hold the slumping outfielder out of the lineup for the first game of a weekend series. Matt Wallner is serving […]

Cedric Mullins, Aaron Hicks Expected Back In August

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias is confident that both outfielders Cedric Mullins (groin) and Aaron Hicks (hamstring) will return to play a "large part of August." The team is currently happy with their center field options in the meantime -- Colton Cowser, Ryan McKenna and Austin Hays -- and won't let the situation impact […]

Jorge Polanco Activated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins activated infielder Jorge Polanco (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Cole Sands to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Polanco is right back in the starting lineup on Friday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer, playing third base and batting fifth for the Twins. The […]

Kyle Wright Throws First Bullpen Session

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) felt good after throwing his first bullpen session on Friday, and he's still hoping he can return in early September. Wright threw off a mound on Friday for the first time since he suffered a right-shoulder strain at the beginning of May, but he still has a ways to […]

Max Fried To Make His Next Rehab Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm, illness) will make his next minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. If all goes well, it will be his final rehab start before making his long-awaited return to Atlanta's starting rotation. Fried was initially supposed to make his final rehab start on Wednesday, but he had to […]

Hyun Jin Ryu To Make Season Debut Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) will make his 2023 season debut on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. It makes sense to temper expectations for Ryu, who is returning from Tommy John surgery, but he's still worth snagging off the waiver wire if he's available in your league. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw allowed […]

Brandon Pfaadt To Make Another Start Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt will stick in the starting rotation and make his next start on Saturday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Pfaadt earned himself another turn in Arizona's rotation by putting up a quality start last weekend against the Cincinnati Reds, when he allowed three earned runs in six innings in a […]

Mets Not Anointing A Closer After Trading David Robertson

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said he won't "anoint" a closer after the team traded reliever David Robertson to the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. "All options are on the table. You might be surprised who might emerge," Showalter said. With that said, right-hander Adam Ottavino (39 career saves) has the most closing experience […]

C.J. Cron Returns For Rockies

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) is returning to the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Cron is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth in the lineup against A's left-hander JP Sears. The 33-year-old right-handed power hitter is back in action for the first time in a week […]

Shohei Ohtani In Action Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman on Friday after leaving the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers due to cramps. Ohtani threw a complete-game shutout on the mound in Game 1 and popped two […]

Aaron Judge Serving As DH In First Game Back

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is serving as the designated hitter and batting second in the Yankees lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-handed rookie Grayson Rodriguez in his first game back from the injured list. Judge hasn't played since tearing a ligament in his right big toe in early June, […]

Jesus Sanchez Back In Friday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (neck) is back in action on Friday, starting in center field and batting cleanup against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Reese Olson. Sanchez left the game early on Wednesday with neck tightness, but it wasn't a serious injury and he'll be available for a series against the Tigers this […]

Yonny Chirinos Making Braves Debut Friday

Right-hander Yonny Chirinos will be making his Atlanta Braves debut on Friday when he draws the start against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Chirinos ended up with Atlanta after he was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays last weekend. The 29-year-old right-hander won't be much of a streamer against the first-place Brewers in fantasy. […]

George Springer Dropped To Fifth In Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is starting in right field on Friday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Lucas Giolito, but he's been dropped to fifth in the batting order. Meanwhile, second baseman Whit Merrifield is taking over the leadoff spot for the Jays. Springer has hit leadoff for Toronto this entire season, but he […]

Gunnar Henderson Returns From Injury

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (back) is back at shortstop and is hitting leadoff for the O's on Friday against the visiting New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole. Henderson left Tuesday's game early with lower-back pain and sat out of Wednesday's contest, but he's good to go heading into the weekend after having another […]

White Sox Land Korey Lee In Trade

The Chicago White Sox acquired catching prospect Korey Lee (oblique) from the Houston Astros on Friday in exchange for right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman, according to a source. Lee was ranked by MLB Pipeline as Houston's No. 5 prospect before the trade. The 25-year-old backstop is currently recovering from a strained oblique and has been on […]

Clayton Kershaw To Throw Simulated Game This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will throw a two- to three-inning simulated game this weekend, and if he feels good, "we will pencil him into the rotation." Assuming no setbacks this weekend, the 35-year-old future Hall of Famer could make his return to the starting rotation […]

Astros Acquire Kendall Graveman From White Sox

The Houston Astros are in agreement on a deal with the Chicago White Sox on Friday that will send right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman to the Astros, according to sources. It's unclear what the Astros are sending the White Sox in return. Graveman, who had been serving as Chicago's closer with Liam Hendriks (elbow) on the […]

Seahawks, Devon Witherspoon Agree To A Deal

The Seattle Seahawks and first-round rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon agreed to terms on a four-year, $31.86 million fully guaranteed deal on Friday that includes a $20.2 million signing bonus, according to a source. The fifth overall pick of this year's NFL draft becomes the last first-rounder to get a deal done. The 22-year-old defensive back […]

Royals Drawing Interest In Scott Barlow, Carlos Hernandez

The Kansas City Royals continue to draw significant trade interest in relief pitchers Scott Barlow and Carlos Hernandez as the Aug. 1 trade deadline draws near, according to sources. Barlow is more likely to be moved based on club control; he's set to be a free agent after the 2024 season, while Hernandez will be […]

Giants Looking For Middle-Infield Help

The San Francisco Giants are looking for middle-infield help as the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaches, according to sources. They have touched base with the Kansas City Royals about second baseman Nicky Lopez and the St. Louis Cardinals about shortstop Paul DeJong. The Cardinals also have Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan, who are both […]

Mets Could Move Justin Verlander At Trade Deadline

There is a belief within the industry that the New York Mets could move three-time American League Cy Young winner Justin Verlander in the coming days, according to two major-league executives. The Mets enter the weekend trailing the Reds by seven games for the final wild-card spot in the National League. Verlander is in the […]