Aaron Judge Nearing A Return

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone doesn't have a specific return date for outfielder Aaron Judge (toe), but he's said multiple times that "he's getting close." Next Tuesday, June 25, against the New York Mets was mentioned as a possibility, and Boone didn't rule it out. This should make fantasy managers ecstatic, as Judge has […]

Rangers Sign First-Rounder Wyatt Langford

The Texas Rangers officially signed first-round outfielder Wyatt Langford for $8 million on Tuesday. The pick value for the fourth overall selection was $7.698 million. The Florida Gators outfielder had the best power in this year's draft. He was able to hit an impressive .373/.498/.784 with 21 home runs and 28 doubles in his final […]

Braves Put Kolby Allard On 60-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed left-hander Kolby Allard (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list (retroactive to July 17) with left-shoulder nerve inflammation on Tuesday and selected the contract of outfielder Forrest Wall from the minors in a corresponding move. Allard's injured-list placement comes after he left his start on Sunday early against the Chicago White Sox. […]

John Schreiber Expected To Return Sunday

Boston Red Sox right-hander John Schreiber (shoulder) made another minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday for Triple-A Worcester, and manager Alex Cora said he will work on back-to-back days in the minors, most likely on Wednesday and Thursday. Schreiber is expected to return from the injured list on Sunday against the New York Mets or next […]

Trevor Story Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Within A Week

Barring any setbacks, Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment within the week. Manager Alex Cora should have a specific date for the start of Story's rehab assignment on Tuesday. Story will get a maximum of 20 days on his rehab assignment, but it remains to be […]

Clayton Kershaw To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Tuesday since landing on the injured list on July 3 with left-shoulder soreness. It's unclear how intense the session will be, but it's a step in the right direction for Kershaw. And if his bullpen goes well, the Dodgers […]

Edward Cabrera To Start Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (shoulder) is slated to be activated from the 15-day injured list in order to start on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cabrera didn't make any minor-league rehab starts, but he did throw a five-inning simulated game last Thursday. The 25-year-old will be pretty risky in fantasy lineups on Tuesday […]

Bill Belichick On The Hot Seat In New England?

NBC Sports Boston's Tom Curran said on The Rich Eisen Show on Monday that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is on the hot seat entering the 2023 season. Belichick didn't have a viable plan for the offense when offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left last year, which caused big-time regression for the offense as […]

Allen Robinson II Thinks Steelers Offense Could Take The Next Step

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II talked about the team's mix of young players and veterans in the Steelers offense this year on Sirius XM NFL Radio. "That's really when you see some offenses start to take that next step," Robinson said. "You have a Kenny Pickett coming into Year 2. You have a […]

Austin Ekeler Opens Up About Offseason Negotiations

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler requested permission in March to seek a trade during his contract impasse with the team. He eventually agreed to a revised contract with added incentives with the Bolts, but he had some things to say about the process on Monday with Zach Gelb on CBS Sports Radio. "You […]

Kevin Atkins, Mark Thompson Work Out For Giants

The New York Giants worked out XFL St. Louis Battlehawks defensive tackle Kevin Atkins on Monday, according to a league source. The Giants also worked out linebackers Joe Giles-Harris, Kyahva Tezino and running back Mark Thompson. The 24-year-old Atkins played his college ball at Fresno State and also spent some time with the San Francisco […]

Nick Pivetta To Remain In Bulk-Reliever Role

Despite making Boston Red Sox history in Monday's shutout win over the Oakland Athletics, right-hander Nick Pivetta will pitch again in a bulk-relief role on Sunday night against the New York Mets. "At one point, probably, he needs to start because we're going to play (16) in a row. For now, this is the structure […]

Jhoan Duran Won't Pitch Monday

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that closer Jhoan Duran won't be available to pitch on Monday night for the start of a series against the Seattle Mariners. "Duran's not pitching today. I don't think that's a secret. I mean, if anyone thought he might be pitching today, that would interest me and I'd like […]

Rafael Devers Dealing With Calf Injury

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (calf) is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics due to right-calf tightness. Devers is considered day-to-day for now. It doesn't sound like a serious injury for the 26-year-old, but fantasy managers will need to check back on Tuesday to […]

Josh Donaldson Has Small Tear In His Calf

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) said that he has a high-grade strain/small tear in his right calf, and there is no timetable for his return. It's more bad news for Donaldson in what has been a complete disaster of a season for the 37-year-old veteran. The three-time All-Star and former MVP is […]

Shane McClanahan Could Have Normal Start Monday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) could have close to a normal workload on Monday against the Texas Rangers in his first start back from the injured list, according to manager Kevin Cash. "Fully confident that he's healthy, and if he's efficient, I would expect it'll be very close to a normal start," Cash […]

Endy Rodriguez To See Bulk Of Catching Reps

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that rookie catcher Endy Rodriguez will receive the bulk of the catching repetitions moving forward. Austin Hedges will catch a couple times a week and at the end of games. The Pirates didn't call up their No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, just to have him sit on the […]

Edward Olivares Likely To Return This Week

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares (oblique) is likely to return from the 10-day injured list at some point this week. Olivares can come off the injured list as early as Tuesday after missing a good chunk of the season so far with a left-oblique strain. The 27-year-old Venezuelan will return to a .242/.296/.410 slash […]

Zack Greinke Trending Towards Thursday Return

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke (shoulder) recently threw a side session and is trending towards making a start for the Royals on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. Greinke is eligible to return from the injured list on Thursday after landing on it with right-shoulder tendinitis before the All-Star break. The 39-year-old veteran is nearing […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1-plus left-hamstring strain, but the team is hoping that he can return to the starting lineup soon. Perez was forced from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with the injury, but it looks like he should be able to avoid a […]

Brent Rooker Back In Monday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (illness) has returned to Monday's lineup and is starting in left field and batting cleanup against the Boston Red Sox. Rooker sat out of Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins with an illness, but he's obviously feeling better on Monday and will be back for fantasy managers to begin […]

Blaine Gabbert Could Be Pushed For Backup Job

The expectation is that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Blaine Gabbert will be the backup to Patrick Mahomes in 2023, but Gabbert could be pushed by Shane Buechele, the 25-year-old who is in his third year with the Chiefs. Buechele is expected to be active on game days because of a new league rule that an […]

Skyy Moore Should Be Top Slot Option For Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs second-year wide receiver Skyy Moore figures to be the team's top slot option heading into the 2023 season, replacing JuJu Smith-Schuster. Moore was one of the best performers at mandatory minicamp last month. "Skyy's worked real hard this offseason," head coach Andy Reid said. "He looks like he's on the same page […]

Lions Sign Jahmyr Gibbs To Rookie Deal

The Detroit Lions signed first-round rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs to his rookie deal on Monday. Like all first-round selections, Gibbs, who was surprisingly chosen 12th overall by Detroit, will have a fifth-year option included in the deal. The Alabama product figures to be a prominent piece of the backfield right away in his first […]

Giants, Saquon Barkley Can't Agree On Contract Extension

The New York Giants and running back Saquon Barkley could not agree on a contract extension before Monday's deadline. Talks went down to the wire and best efforts were made on both sides to strike a compromise, but Barkley will now play the 2023 season on the franchise tag. Like Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, there's […]

Raiders, Josh Jacobs Can't Reach Deal Before Monday's Deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders and running back Josh Jacobs did not reach an agreement on a contract extension before Monday's deadline, according to sources. Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader in 2022, hasn't signed the $10.091 million franchise tender, so he's not required to report to training camp, and his status is now up in the […]

Jonah Heim Gets A Breather On Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim and outfielder Travis Jankowski will both be rested on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays with left-hander Shane McClanahan on the mound in the series opener. Mitch Garver will do the catching and bat sixth, while Ezequiel Duran will start in left field and hit eighth. Robbie Grossman is the […]

Jeimer Candelario Back In Action Against Cubs

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting third in the lineup on Monday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly. Candelario was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals with more thumb soreness, but he's back in there again to start the week for […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Hitting Seventh In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh in the lineup on Monday in his major-league debut against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. It was only a matter of time before Encarnacion-Strand made his big-league debut for the Reds in 2023 after he hit […]

Elly De La Cruz Hitting Out Of Leadoff Spot Monday

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Elly De La Cruz is making the start at third base and is batting leadoff for the Reds on Monday against the San Francisco Giants in the series opener. The exciting 21-year-old Dominican is making everything look really easy so far in his first 33 games in the big leagues, and […]