Commanders Like Hendon Hooker In Second Or Third Round

The Washington Commanders believe in quarterback Sam Howell enough that it's unlikely they will trade up for a signal-caller in this year's draft, especially not into the top 10. It's also unlikely that they'd draft a QB in the first round, unless a top guy unexpectedly falls into their lap. Washington likes Tennessee's Hendon Hooker […]

Eagles Likely To Target Defense In First Round

If the Philadelphia Eagles keep both of their first-round picks (Nos. 10 and 30) in this year's NFL draft, there's a good chance they target defense. Safety and linebacker are the most glaring needs after they lost two starters at each position in free agency. However, they are more likely to use their first-round picks […]

Giants Likely To Address Receiver Position In First Round

Given the options and pre-draft work the New York Giants have done with the projected top wide receivers in this year's draft, the position remains the favorite for them in the first round at the end of this month. Explosiveness and speed are keys for head coach Brian Daboll's offense, but they don't necessarily need […]

Cowboys Expected To Be Aggressive At TE In Draft

With a huge hole at tight end on their roster, the Dallas Cowboys are expected to be aggressive in finding a dynamic option in this year's draft, perhaps even at the end of the first round. Utah's Dalton Kincaid (back) is a name to watch early on, and he has a similar skill set to […]

Broncos Host Tank Bigsby On A Visit

The Denver Broncos hosted Auburn running back Tank Bigsby on a top-30 visit recently, according to a source. Bigsby combined for 2,069 yards, 20 touchdowns and 51 catches in his final two collegiate seasons, and he stands at 5-foot-11, 210 pounds. It remains to be seen if Javonte Williams (knee) will be ready for the […]

Is Dalvin Cook In Vikings Plans?

When asked if Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will be on the roster this season, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah didn't say yes. "Conversations are always ongoing with him. We're trying to be solutions-oriented and always try to put the roster together within our constraints," Adofo-Mensah said. There have been some rumors about Cook being […]

Alex Lange Picks Up First Save

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange pitched a scoreless and hitless ninth inning while walking none and striking out one in the team's 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday to earn his first save of the season. The Tigers are just 3-9 in the early going, so Lange hasn't had any many […]

Reds Activate Nick Senzel From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Senzel should be an everyday player for the Reds and was a former first-round pick, so he warrants rostering in deep mixed leagues, but he hasn't lived up […]

Justyn Ross Working Out With Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross (foot) has been working out with quarterback Patrick Mahomes during a recent throwing session in Texas. The former undrafted free agent out of Clemson missed his entire rookie season due to a foot injury that required surgery, but he appears to be healthy heading into his second year […]

Bailey Zappe Plans To Take Advantage Of Opportunities

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe said he plans to take full advantage of any opportunities that come up this offseason if he's competing with Mac Jones for the starting job in 2023. Head coach Bill Belichick has been mum on his starting QB for 2023 this offseason after saying last spring that Jones was […]

Buccaneers Don't Plan To Trade Devin White

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said that the team has no intentions of trading linebacker Devin White at his pre-draft press conference. Licht said the club holds White in high regard and believe he's going to have another great year in 2023. The 25-year-old recently requested a trade this offseason because he's frustrated […]

Broncos Not Sold On Greg Dulcich?

Denver Broncos new head coach Sean Payton sounded non-committal when asked about the team's tight end room heading into this month's NFL draft, especially regarding tight end Greg Dulcich. "We'll see (on Dulcich)," Payton said. "Some of it was hard -- the evaluation (on Dulcich). Some of it was hard." The 23-year-old looked good at […]

Lamar Jackson Made OBJ No Assurances

New Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said that he didn't get any assurances from quarterback Lamar Jackson that he would be the team's QB in 2023. Meanwhile, general manager Eric DeCosta said he hasn't spoken with Jackson since the team signed Beckham, but he remains optimistic that the former MVP will be Baltimore's […]

Cowboys To Feature Michael Gallup More?

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told wide receiver Michael Gallup that "he will be featured more" in the offense in 2023. Despite the departure of Amari Cooper, Gallup had only 39 receptions for 424 yards and four touchdowns on 74 targets in 14 regular season games (11 starts) for the Cowboys in his fifth […]

Wilmer Flores Picks Up Three Hits In Losing Effort

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores had a strong game in the 10-5 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a strikeout. Flores has been hot with the bat of late, but he's currently only been in San Francisco's lineup when a left-hander is on the […]

Jordan Romano Picks Up Win In Extra Innings

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his second win of the year in the team's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. In his inning of work, Romano didn't allow a hit or a run while walking one and striking out none. The 29-year-old right-hander kept the game tied at three […]

Twins Call Up Kyle Garlick From Minors

The Minnesota Twins called up outfielder Kyle Garlick from Triple-A St. Paul to take shortstop Kyle Farmer's (jaw) spot on the roster. The Twins also moved outfielder Gilberto Celestino (thumb) to the 60-day injured list. Garlick, a right-handed hitter, could see some playing time in Minnesota's outfield against left-handed pitchers, but he shouldn't be on […]

Chad Smith Picks Up Win Over Orioles

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Chad Smith picked up his first win of the season in the team's 8-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Smith pitched two scoreless innings to close out the game and allowed one hit while walking none and striking out three after being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier […]

Noah Davis Likely To Enter Rockies Rotation

With Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (forearm) on the injured list, right-hander Noah Davis is the likeliest candidate to be called up from the minors to join Colorado's starting rotation. In three starts at Triple-A Albuquerque this year, Davis has allowed six earned runs in 12 2/3 innings. Peter Lambert and Karl Kauffman are […]

Sam Hilliard Picks Up Second Stolen Base Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Sam Hilliard went 0-for-2 with a run scored, his second stolen base of the season, a walk and a strikeout in the team's 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Hilliard is seeing regular playing time in Atlanta's outfield with Michael Harris II (back) on the injured list, and he's impressed […]

Kirby Yates Picks Up First Win Of The Season

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates picked up his first win of the 2023 season in the team's 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Yates pitched a scoreless and hitless eighth inning while walking one and striking out one to pick up the victory. Left-hander A.J. Minter followed with his second save of […]

Robbie Ray Hasn't Resumed Throwing

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that left-hander Robbie Ray (forearm) hasn't started throwing yet, but he's feeling better and is getting through upper-body workouts. the 2021 American League Cy Young winner was shut down from throwing for at least two weeks after he suffered a Grade 1 flexor strain in the second inning of […]

Taylor Trammell Close To Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell (hand) is getting close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment and is "probably looking at a few more days," according to manager Scott Servais. Trammell has picked up his baseball activity in Arizona and has been hitting off a pitching machine. He suffered a broken hamate bone in his […]

Dylan Moore Starting Rehab Assignment Soon

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais estimates that utilityman Dylan Moore (core, oblique) will join Triple-A Tacoma for a minor-league rehab assignment on April 18, and he will likely need at least five games before he's activated from the injured list. Moore hasn't aggravated his injury, but he's not quite ready for game action and the […]

Dillon Tate Expected To Return In May

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) is still expected to return at some point in May. Meanwhile, fellow reliever Mychal Givens (knee) will throw another side session on Thursday and is getting close to a minor-league rehab assignment. Tate was diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right forearm […]

Ty France Has Two Hits In Win Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk in the team's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. France has been extremely hot in the early going for Seattle and his fantasy managers, going 20-for-56 (.357) with six doubles, one home run, […]

Seiya Suzuki, Brandon Hughes Could Return This Weekend

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) and relief pitcher Brandon Hughes (knee) could come off the injured list to make their season debuts this weekend. Suzuki began a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa last weekend and played in back-to-back games last Saturday and Sunday. He hit a home run on Wednesday and could return […]

Masataka Yoshida Remains Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) remains out of Boston's starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Jeffrey Springs on Thursday. Yoshida is dealing with right hamstring tightness and will miss his second straight game, but he's expected to be ready to go again on Friday when the team begins a series […]

Rafael Devers Sitting Against Southpaw

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against left-hander Jeffrey Springs and the undefeated Tampa Bay Rays. Fantasy managers will need to sit Devers on the bench for his day off, but he should be back in there on Friday. The 26-year-old Dominican has been his usual […]

Anthony Santander Still Out Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics. However, he has been feeling better and will be available off the bench. It's a good sign that the 28-year-old will be back in the starting lineup on Friday. Santander has gotten off to a slow start […]