Patriots Still In The Mix For DeAndre Hopkins

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's new contract extension shouldn't limit or enhance the team's pursuit of free-agent wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who visited the Patriots on June 15. Parker's extension is unrelated to anything with Hopkins and instead is specific to crafting a deal for Parker that will reward him if he's on the […]

DeVante Parker's Extension Carries Low Base Value

When the specifics of New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker's new three-year extension worth up to $33 million are ultimately revealed, the expectation from sources familiar with the general framework of the contract is that the base value of the deal is considerably lower. There isn't a high total of guaranteed money, and more […]

Bryan De La Cruz Getting A Day Of Rest

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz isn't in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. The Fish will give De La Cruz a breather after he snapped an 11-game hitting streak on Saturday by going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. In his absence, Jesus Sanchez will get the nod in left […]

Tarik Skubal Penciled In To Start Tuesday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is penciled in to return from the injured list to start on Tuesday in an excellent matchup against the Oakland Athletics. It will be his first major-league start since August of last year before he had flexor-tendon surgery on his left elbow. In five minor-league rehab starts for High-A […]

Bryce Miller Could Miss His Next Start

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (finger) is up in the air to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants after having to leave his last start early on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays after 3 1/3 innings due to a blister on his right middle finger. "We're concerned," […]

Will Smith Being Rested Against Royals

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get a breather on Sunday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals. Smith will get a day off after starting the first two games of the three-game weekend series in Kansas City, and he went 1-for-9 with a triple and a run scored on Friday and […]

Masataka Yoshida Out On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Yoshida had to be removed from Saturday's game early against Toronto after being hit on the leg by a pitch, but X-rays turned up negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. After […]

Bryan Reynolds Back From The Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and placed infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae (foot) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Reynolds is back in left field and is hitting second in the batting order for Sunday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander […]

Christian Yelich Sitting Against Left-Hander

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich will take a seat on the bench on Sunday with the team facing left-handed veteran Rich Hill and the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his absence, Blake Perkins will get the start in left field and hit fifth against Hill. Yelich is hitting .333 with an RBI in 15 career at-bats against […]

Darick Hall Recalled And Starting Sunday

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled infielder Darick Hall from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday and optioned infielder Kody Clemens to Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move to make room for Hall on the 26-man roster. Hall is starting at first base and batting eighth in the lineup in the series finale on Sunday against the Washington […]

Liam Hendriks Not Expected To Return Until After All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) had a similar issue with a right-elbow injury that cost him three weeks last year, but there is no flexor strain this time like there was in 2022. Structurally, everything is sound for Hendriks, but he's not expected to return until after the All-Star break after receiving […]

Cardinals Promote Tink Hence To Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals top pitching prospect Tink Hence has been promoted from High-A Peoria to Double-A Springfield on Saturday, according to a source. Hence was drafted in 2020 and ranks No. 63 overall on Keith Law's 2023 prospect rankings. MLB Pipeline as him ranked as St. Louis' No. 2 prospect behind shortstop Masyn Winn. The […]

Diamondbacks Sign Nabil Crismatt To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed right-hander Nabil Crismatt to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Crismatt was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres last week and elected free agency. He'll be staying in the National League West after posting a rough 9.82 ERA (7.37 FIP), 2.18 WHIP, seven walks and nine strikeouts in only 11 […]

Kevin Kiermaier Rejoins Blue Jays Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) has returned to the team's starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Kutter Crawford. Kiermaier is starting in center field and batting ninth. The 33-year-old veteran outfielder was held out the last four games due to back spasms, but he's feeling better […]

Jack Flaherty To Start Game 1 Against Yankees

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty (hip) will start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Saturday, with left-hander Matthew Liberatore set to go in Game 2. Flaherty had his last turn in the starting rotation skipped last weekend in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs due to hip discomfort. The […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against right-hander Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis Cardinals for Game 1 of a doubleheader. Rizzo is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup. The 33-year-old left-handed slugger was hit in the elbow by a pitch on […]

Ha-Seong Kim Returns To Action Against Reds

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Brandon Williamson, starting at second base and batting leadoff as the Padres attempt to end their six-game losing skid. The Friars held Kim out as a precaution on Friday due to a tight hamstring, […]

Michael Wacha Starting On Saturday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) will return to the mound and start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds on his 32nd birthday as the Padres look to snap their six-game losing streak. The Padres skipped Wacha in the rotation due to a sore right shoulder, and he hasn't pitched since June 19, so […]

Chase Claypool Thinks Bears Offense Will Be Different

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool, who is heading into his first full season in Chicago after being acquired in a trade midseason last year from the Pittsburgh Steelers, believes that the Bears offense will be much different in 2023. "I truly believe that this year from last year will be a night-and-day difference," Claypool […]

Mike Evans Aiming For Jerry Rice's Record

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has an NFL-record nine straight seasons with 1,000 receiving yards to begin his career. But he's not satisfied with that and has his sights set on Jerry Rice's mark of 11 straight such seasons in general. Rice also holds the record for most 1,000-yard seasons overall with 14. […]

Travis Kelce OK With Being Underpaid

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce admitted he thinks about how much more money he could be making if he "pressed the gas" on his contract, but ultimately, winning is more important to him. "My managers and agents love to tell me how underpaid I am," Kelce said. The Chiefs have won two of […]

Budda Baker To Be At Training Camp

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is planning to attend training camp at the end of July despite requesting a trade this offseason, according to his agent, David Mulugheta. However, Baker still wants a new deal that shows he's a "long-term part of the team." Baker attended mandatory minicamp in June but didn't practice. Head coach […]

Brandon Drury Day-To-Day With Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) tweaked his shoulder on a dive on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, which is why he wasn't in the starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Drury is being considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the 30-year-old will return at […]

Bryce Miller Leaves Start Early With Blister

Seattle Mariners rookie right-hander Bryce Miller (finger) saw his velocity dip considerably while dealing with what looked to be a blister issue on his finger on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays and was removed early. Miller surrendered a 411-foot home run and allowed a total of two runs while walking one and striking out […]

Brendan Donovan Won't Throw For A Few Days

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is dealing with right-arm discomfort and won't throw for a few days, but he'll be available to hit and serve as the designated hitter. It means that Donovan could be back in the lineup for one of the two games of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees […]

Yankees-Cardinals Postponed Friday

The game between the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in St. Louis has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Saturday as part of a day/night doubleheader. Right-hander Luis Severino was scheduled to start on Friday for the Yankees while being opposed by St. Louis […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) will start his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, July 4, in either the Florida Complex League or Single-A. Ryu's velocity has been up to 88 mph, so he has a ways to go still, but he's lost 30 pounds and apparently is in "phenomenal" shape. Barring any […]

Ha-Seong Kim Dealing With Hamstring Strain

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (hamstring) is dealing with a left-hamstring strain, which is why he wasn't in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Kim might have been able to play, but the Padres didn't want to risk making it worse. The 27-year-old is day-to-day, and he could be back […]

Nestor Cortes Throws Bullpen Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Friday before the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cortes has been on the injured list for three weeks with a left rotator-cuff strain, and he's just now back to throwing bullpen sessions. The next step will be facing live hitters before […]

Michael Conforto Not Expected To Play This Weekend

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) said he has a fascia strain in his left hamstring. It's being called mild, but he doesn't sound as if he thinks he will play in the weekend series on the road against the New York Mets. If Conforto isn't ready to play in the start of a […]