Bilal Nichols Separating Himself This Offseason

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols has been separating himself from the rest of the pack during offseason workouts, as he's rarely left the starting lineup in practices open to the media. Nichols signed a two-year, $11 million contract last year and was expected to be a difference-maker, but he finished with only 44 […]

Aaron Rodgers Takes Part In Friday's Practice

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (calf) worked in red-zone and two-minute portions in 11-on-11 drills on Friday for the first time in an open practice since injuring his calf at the start of organized team activities. It's a very minor injury for Rodgers, but the Jets aren't taking any chances with the future Hall […]

Ty Chandler Looking At Increased Role

With running back Dalvin Cook now out of the picture, Minnesota Vikings second-year running back Ty Chandler is going to have a bigger role in the backfield in 2023. "I think he's going to have to be," offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said on whether Chandler is ready for an increased role. Chandler likely has the […]

Mike Jackson Has Strong Minicamp

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Mike Jackson had a very strong minicamp for the team. The deck was stacked against the defense in practices this week, but Jackson found a way to make an impact every other practice. The 26-year-old's playing time is likely to be affected after the Seahawks drafted rookie Devon Witherspoon with the fifth […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Impressing DK Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba had a long touchdown connection with quarterback Geno Smith at practice this week, and it's becoming clear the more he plays with Smith and the first-team offense how much of a weapon he can be in this offense while playing beside DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and tight end […]

Cubs Recall Nick Madrigal Friday

The Chicago Cubs recalled infielder Nick Madrigal from Triple-A Iowa on Friday and optioned infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to Iowa in a corresponding move. In his return to the big leagues, the Cubs gave Madrigal the start at second base while putting him in the leadoff spot on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. The 26-year-old […]

Lars Nootbaar Not Close To Rehab Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (back) is still experiencing discomfort and is limited in his baseball activity, according to manager Oliver Marmol. Nootbaar is a ways away from a minor-league rehab assignment. It sounds as though Tommy Edman will continue to see the majority of repetitions in center field, even with Dylan Carlson returning […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Suffers Injury Friday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) left the game early on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles with right-shoulder discomfort. Fantasy managers will want to check back after the Royals update the 25-year-old's status either after Friday's game or early on Saturday. Consider him to be day-to-day until further notice. Before leaving, Pasquantino […]

Jared Goff Has Complete Command Of Offense

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had one of the best seasons of his career in 2022 under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and he has complete command of the offense and the protections heading into his second season working with Johnson. DetroitLions.com's Tim Twentyman writes that "watching him operate at minicamp it's clear he's 100 percent […]

Tigers Claim Nick Solak Off Waivers From Braves

The Detroit Tigers claimed outfielder Nick Solak off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo. In a corresponding move to make room for Solak on the 40-man roster, the team moved right-hander Spencer Turnbull (neck) to the 60-day injured list. Solak heads to the Tigers after being designated for […]

Matt Manning, Matt Vierling Starting Rehab Assignments

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (foot) and outfielder Matt Vierling (back) are both starting minor-league rehab assignments this weekend. Manning will start for Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, while Vierling is starting his rehab assignment for Toledo on Friday. Manning will likely need a handful of rehab starts since he's been on the injured list […]

Jorge Polanco Going For MRI

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is going for an MRI exam on his left hamstring on Friday in Toronto, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. "I think that'll tell us more hard information than us just kind of testing him, speculating. We don't want to run him or get him moving until we know […]

Pete Alonso Expected To Miss 3-4 Weeks

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) was diagnosed with a bone bruise and a sprain of his left wrist, and he was officially placed on the injured list on Friday. A typical return to play for this type of injury is roughly three to four weeks, so fantasy managers will need to make […]

Reds Place Graham Ashcraft On 15-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Graham Ashcraft (calf) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a left-calf contusion and recalled right-hander Ricky Karcher from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Ashcraft said he'd be fine after taking a comebacker off his leg in his outing on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but that's […]

Red Sox Move Chris Sale To 60-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox moved left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list on Friday and activated outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) from the injured list in a corresponding move. The team also optioned infielder Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Worcester. Sale has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left scapula (shoulder blade), but […]

Eloy Jimenez Not In Friday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (leg) is absent on Friday against the visiting Miami Marlins. Jimenez will get the day off to begin a weekend series against Miami after he left the second game of a doubleheader on Thursday against the New York Yankees with a leg injury. Fantasy managers will want to consider […]

Vince Velasquez Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) underwent season-ending right elbow surgery, according to sources. It's a pretty disappointing development for everyone involved after Velasquez was initially diagnosed with elbow inflammation when he landed on the injured list on May 28. The 31-year-old right-hander was in the midst of a solid first season in Pittsburgh […]

Dylan Carlson Activated From Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder/infielder Juan Yepez to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The Cardinals also activated right-hander Jake Woodford (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Memphis. Carlson has been out since May 17 and was […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out With Wrist Issue

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. Kiermaier will get a day of rest after leaving Thursday's contest early against the Houston Astros after he was hit in the left wrist by a pitch. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative, so Kiermaier is […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Friday's Lineup

As expected, Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Friday to face off against Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney. Diaz is playing first base and batting leadoff. The Rays held Diaz out as a precaution the last two games due to a minor hip injury, but it's nothing […]

Raisel Iglesias Picks Up A Win Against Mets

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias picked up his second win of the season in the team's 13-10 extra-inning, walk-off win over the division-rival New York Mets on Thursday night. Iglesias entered in the top of the 10th inning and held the Mets scoreless in his inning of work while striking out two before Ozzie Albies' […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits 12th Homer In Wild Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-5 with his 12th home run of the season, an RBI, run scored and three strikeouts in the team's wild 13-10 walk-off victory over the division-rival New York Mets on Thursday night. Ozuna's long ball was one of five for the Braves in the extra-inning affair. The 32-year-old […]

Michael Grove Making Next Start Against Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove will remain in the starting rotation and make his next start on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies on the road. This will be Grove's second start since returning from an injured-list stint. The 26-year-old has been very hittable so far in his five starts in 2023, and he allowed […]

Nationals Release Erasmo Ramirez

The Washington Nationals released right-hander Erasmo Ramirez on Thursday. The Nationals had designated Ramirez for assignment the day prior, and now he's free to sign with any team he pleases. The 33-year-old veteran made 23 appearances out of the bullpen in D.C. this year, posting an ugly 6.33 ERA (5.25 FIP), 1.56 WHIP, six walks […]

Gerrit Cole Good To Go For Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, who had his last start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers cut short because of cramping, is good to go to make his start on Friday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. The 32-year-old will be making his 14th start of the season after giving up only […]

Orioles Option Bruce Zimmermann

The Baltimore Orioles optioned left-hander Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and recalled left-hander Nick Vespi in a corresponding move. Vespi will give the Orioles some left-handed short relief after Zimmermann provided long relief on the team's road trip. Baltimore will get some reinforcements in the bullpen after Zimmermann threw 61 pitches in three […]

Luis Guillorme Expected To Be Recalled

With New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) likely landing on the injured list on Friday, infielder Luis Guillorme is traveling to Pittsburgh to meet up with the team. It appears that he will be the corresponding move for when Alonso officially goes on the injured list. Guillorme will serve as a utility infielder […]

Yordan Alvarez Expected To Miss Time

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) is expected to miss some time after injuring his oblique on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. "We've just got to regroup and try figure out how we're going to win some ballgames and get through this," manager Dusty Baker said. Oblique injuries are usually pretty tricky to […]

Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta Have Been Impressive

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs and tight end Sam LaPorta are both expected to play significant roles early on in their first NFL seasons, and they have both been impressive in showing their playmaking abilities this spring. Gibbs is a smooth and fluid runner with excellent burst and balance, but he has really […]

DJ Chark Jr. Does Team Drills Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) took part in team drills at practice on Thursday. It was Chark's first action in 11-on-11 drills since he had a cleanup surgery on his ankle this offseason. The Panthers added the 26-year-old pass-catcher in the offseason to be a starter on the outside opposite Terrace Marshall […]