Anthony Volpe Hitting Seventh Against Tampa

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has been moved down to seventh in the batting order for Friday's showdown against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-handed opener Trevor Kelley. Volpe had been serving as the team's leadoff hitter since April 15, but a drop in production has earned him a drop down the Yankees' […]

Cal Raleigh Sitting Out Friday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not in the team's starting lineup against a left-handed hurler on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. Raleigh is a switch-hitting backstop, but he has only made two starts so far in 2023 against southpaws. With Raleigh starting on the bench on Friday, Tom Murphy will get the nod behind […]

Jeimer Candelario Returns Against Mets

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. He's starting at the hot corner and batting sixth in the lineup. Candelario hurt his ankle while sliding in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants and had to be removed […]

Julio Rodriguez Hitting Third Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is starting in center field and is hitting third in the batting order on Friday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Matthew Boyd. The slumping Rodriguez was moved out of the leadoff spot for the first time this year and into the six-hole on Wednesday against a right-hander, but he'll […]

Josh Fleming Set For Bulk Role Friday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Josh Fleming is expected to work the bulk innings against the New York Yankees on Friday after right-hander Trevor Kelley opens up the ballgame for the Rays. For fantasy purposes, Fleming is much more attractive, albeit in a dicey matchup in the Bronx. Each of Fleming's last three appearances for Tampa […]

Taj Bradley's Struggles At Triple-A Continue

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Taj Bradley's struggles at Triple-A Durham continued on Thursday, when he allowed four runs on seven hits (two homers surrendered) while walking one and striking out two in only 3 1/3 innings of work. Bradley fell to 1-3 for the Bulls with a rough 11.25 ERA. In three starts (nine […]

Paul Blackburn Slated For Rehab Start Sunday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn (finger) threw a side session on Thursday, and manager Mark Kotsay said the plan was for Blackburn to throw 45 pitches on Sunday in a minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Las Vegas. Blackburn has spent the entire season so far on the injured list due to a right middle fingernail […]

Aledmys Diaz Could Return This Weekend

Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) ran before the game on Thursday, and manager Mark Kotsay said Diaz hadn't experienced any issues with his hamstring in the last few days. He's not expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment and could return from the injured list as soon as Sunday for the series finale against […]

Yasmani Grandal Expected To Be "Alright"

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said after Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals that he hadn't gotten a full report on catcher Yasmani Grandal's (hamstring) condition and was hesitant to give definitive word because of that. However, Grifol did say, "I think he's going to be alright." The 34-year-old veteran backstop went 2-for-2 […]

Corey Dickerson Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf), who has been on the injured list since April 1 with a left calf strain, is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Friday night. The Nationals will probably give Dickerson as much time as he needs in the minors before bringing him back to the big […]

Jose Altuve Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Sugar Land. Altuve is finally getting closer to making his 2023 debut after fracturing his right thumb in the World Baseball Classic. The 33-year-old will be a huge boost to the Astros lineup and to fantasy managers alike, […]

J.D. Martinez Comes Off Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday night. It was always a possibility that the Dodgers would get Martinez back for another crucial three-game series against the division-rival San Diego Padres this weekend, and now it's official. The 35-year-old veteran slugger didn't go on a […]

Bills Sign Tyrell Shavers, Braydon Johnson

The Buffalo Bills signed seven undrafted free agents on Friday, including wide receivers Tyrell Shavers, Braydon Johnson, Bryan Thompson and Jalen Wayne. The Bills also signed defensive tackle DJ Dale, offensive lineman Richard Gouraige and running back Jordan Mims. Shavers started at Alabama before transferring to Mississippi State, but he finished his collegiate career at […]

Broncos Waive Casey Tucker Thursday

The Denver Broncos waived offensive tackle Casey Tucker (toe) on Thursday. Tucker suffered a dislocated big toe in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills last year and required season-ending surgery. The 27-year-old offensive lineman appeared in his only NFL game in 2021 with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he'll head back to the open market […]

Texans Waive E.J. Perry

The Houston Texans waived quarterback E.J. Perry on Thursday. The Texans have decided to move in another direction after claiming Perry off waivers in March. He spent last season on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad and never made his way into an official game. The 24-year-old played his college ball at Brown University and has […]

49ers Release Tyron Johnson

The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Tyron Johnson on Thursday. Johnson finds himself back on the free-agent market after signing with the Niners back in January. He spent time with the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders in 2022, catching his only target for an eight-yard gain with the Texans. The 27-year-old pass-catcher played […]

Jets Release Cedric Ogbuehi

The New York Jets released veteran offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi on Thursday. Ogbuehi signed on for a second season with the Jets earlier this offseason, but he finds himself back on the open market already after the team signed Billy Turner and drafted Carter Warren to beef up their offensive line. The 31-year-old played in […]

James Robinson Competing For Complementary Role

Since his rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots running back James Robinson's career hasn't gone as planned. At the end of the 2021 season, Robinson suffered a torn Achilles. After getting healthy and reclaiming a starting job in 2022, he was traded to the New York Jets, but he had a difficult […]

Bills Sign Justin Shorter To Rookie Deal

The Buffalo Bills announced on Thursday that they signed wide receiver Justin Shorter to his four-year rookie deal. In addition to Shorter, the team also signed offensive guard O'Cyrus Torrence, linebacker Dorian Williams, offensive lineman Nick Broeker and cornerback Alex Austin to their rookie deals. Shorter was taken by Buffalo with the 150th pick of […]

Trey Lance Looking Good During Offseason Workouts

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (finger) suffered a hairline fracture of his right index finger in the 2021 preseason, and it proved to be a major setback that severely limited his throwing ability for more than a year, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The head coach said Lance's lower body is fine and […]

Panthers Re-Sign Michael Jordan

The Carolina Panthers re-signed offensive guard Michael Jordan to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Jordan will now enter his third season for the Panthers after playing in 28 games (10 starts) for the team over the last two seasons. The 25-year-old offensive lineman played in all 17 games in 2022. He was originally a fourth-round […]

Cowboys Sign Mazi Smith To Rookie Deal

The Dallas Cowboys signed first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith to his four-year rookie deal on Thursday. The contract comes with a fifth-year option. In addition to Smith, the Cowboys signed all of the rookie draft picks, including Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown, Junior Fehoko, Asim Richards, Eric Scott Jr., Deuce Vaughn and Jalen Brooks. Dallas opens […]

Cardinals Sign Paris Johnson Jr. To Rookie Deal

The Arizona Cardinals signed first-round offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. to his four-year rookie deal on Thursday. The contract includes a fifth-year option. In addition to Johnson, Arizona agreed to rookie deals with wide receiver Michael Wilson (third round), offensive lineman Jon Gaines II (fourth round), quarterback Clayton Tune (fifth round) and linebacker Owen Pappoe […]

Chargers Agree With Quentin Johnston On Rookie Deal

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with first-round wide receiver Quentin Johnston on his four-year rookie deal on Thursday. As with all first-round rookies, Johnston will receive a fifth-year option. The 21-year-old was the 21st overall pick of this year's NFL draft. He should have a role in his first NFL season opposite Mike […]

Seahawks Sign Jaxon Smith-Njigba To Rookie Deal

The Seattle Seahawks signed first-round wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to his four-year rookie deal on Thursday. The contract includes a standard fifth-year option. Smith-Njigba was the 20th overall selection in this year's NFL draft, and he started a little receiver run late in the first round. He'll be third on the pass-catching totem pole behind […]

Bijan Robinson Agrees To Rookie Deal

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with first-round running back Bijan Robinson on a four-year rookie deal on Thursday. The eighth overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft will receive $21.96 million, which is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year option. Seventh-round safety DeMarcco Hellams also agreed to a four-year deal. Robinson was considered the […]

Liam Hendriks Gets Shelled In Rehab Outing

Pitching for the second day in a row on his minor-league rehab assignment for Triple-A Charlotte, Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (illness) was hit hard. In just two-thirds of an inning of work, Hendriks allowed four runs on four hits (two home runs surrendered) while walking none and striking out one. Recovering from […]

Yankees Hope Carlos Rodon Can Throw Off Flat Ground Friday

The hope is that New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) can resume throwing off flat ground on Friday after having a cortisone injection in his back on Tuesday. If everything goes as planned, Rodon could be pitching in the majors six weeks after he resumes throwing, which would put him back on June 23. […]

Wander Franco Hopes To Play Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (neck) said his neck was feeling a little better after some treatment and is hoping to play on Friday against the New York Yankees. Manager Kevin Cash also said it was possible that Franco wouldn't miss any time after he left Thursday's game against the Yanks in the fifth […]

Carlos Carrasco Scheduled To Make Rehab Start Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) is tentatively scheduled to make his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday, May 14, before rejoining the Mets' starting rotation. He allowed a run over three innings for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Between the start and a 46-pitch bullpen session, coaches were "very upbeat" about how he […]