Raheem Blackshear, Shi Smith Competing For Punt-Return Job

Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear ranked among the league's top-10 kickoff returners last year with a 27-yard average. However, the team's punt-return job looks to be wide open this summer, with wide receivers Shi Smith, Damiere Byrd and Marquez Stevenson and Blackshear in the mix. Stevenson returned kicks and punts for the Buffalo Bills […]

DeAndre Hopkins May Have To Take Pay Cut To Play For Contender

The Arizona Cardinals released wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins last week because they didn't want to pay him $19.45 million in 2023, and they couldn't trade him because no other teams wanted to pay him that either. SI.com's Albert Breer's guess is that his current free-agent market bears perhaps around half of what he would've made […]

Bills Unclear What Dalton Kincaid's Role Is

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said of first-round rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid that "we're nowhere close to knowing what the big picture is going to be because we have to learn him and he has to learn us." Dorsey said it's "to be determined" what Kincaid's exact role will be until they start […]

Yankees Reinstate Jose Trevino From Injured List

The New York Yankees reinstated catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned catcher Ben Rortvedt to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Trevino was immediately back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday, doing the catching and hitting eighth against Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. The 30-year-old catcher will […]

Max Muncy Back In Lineup Tuesday

As expected, Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing third base and batting third in the order against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Jake Irvin. Muncy left Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays early on Saturday due to left-hamstring tightness and missed the last two […]

Tarik Skubal Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) threw his second live batting practice session on Tuesday, and barring a setback, his next step is to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Skubal would likely make four or five rehab starts before the Tigers consider reinstating him from the injured list to rejoin their starting rotation. The 26-year-old […]

Matt Manning Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning (foot) threw another full bullpen session on Tuesday. Manning also threw a bullpen last week as he works his way back from a right-foot fracture that he suffered in the middle of April. The 25-year-old right-hander is getting closer to facing live hitters, and he'll eventually go on a […]

Dodgers Option Gavin Stone To Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned pitching prospect Gavin Stone back to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday and recalled left-hander Alex Vesia, who hasn't allowed a run in his last nine appearances at Oklahoma City. Stone, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, struggled immensely in his first three major-league starts. The 24-year-old right-hander surrendered […]

Jesse Winker Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 28) on Tuesday with a cervical strain and recalled infielder Abraham Toro from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Winker, who has had a brutal year to this point in his first year in Milwaukee, figures to miss extensive […]

Harrison Bader Could Land On Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) will at the very least miss the next few games, and his injury could require a trip to the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. Bader left Monday night's Memorial Day game early against the Seattle Mariners with a right-hamstring injury, and he's undergoing an MRI exam […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out Of The Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (neck) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rizzo left Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres with a neck injury and also sat out for the series opener against Seattle on Monday night. The Yankees initially […]

Francisco Alvarez In The Two-Hole Tuesday

New York Mets catching prospect Francisco Alvarez is behind the plate and is hitting second on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Not only has Alvarez earned more playing time for the Mets of late, but he's also earned a spot high up in the batting order. After a slow start […]

Jeff McNeil Back In Action Against Phillies

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (groin) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday. He is starting at the keystone and is hitting seventh in the batting order against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Mild groin tightness kept the 31-year-old veteran infielder out of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies, but after Monday's off […]

Bryce Harper Resting On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper is taking the day off on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried, as this appears to just be a normal day of rest for the former MVP. Since returning from elbow reconstruction as the team's primary designated hitter, Harper has been excellent, hitting […]

Marlins Reinstate Jesus Sanchez From Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated outfielder Jesus Sanchez (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Xavier Edwards to the minors in a corresponding move. Sanchez is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, but the 25-year-old could eventually stepped back into meaningful playing time for the […]

Juan Soto Returns To Lineup Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday to face right-hander Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Soto is starting in left field and batting third in the lineup. Soto was limited to close out the weekend series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx because of […]

Xander Bogaerts Expected To Avoid Injured List

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is expected to avoid the injured list despite dealing with recurring wrist soreness recently. "I don't think it's significant enough to where it needs to be an injured-list stint," Melvin said. Bogaerts didn't play on Saturday against the New York Yankees, but he returned […]

Ravens To Consider Adding DeAndre Hopkins?

It remains to be seen if the Baltimore Ravens will consider signing free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, but The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec thinks it's a "no-brainer, contract demands and team chemistry questions be damned." Hopkins would no doubt help Baltimore in their quest to develop a more dynamic passing game under new offensive coordinator Todd […]

Lucas Erceg Picks Up First Win Of His Career

Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Lucas Erceg picked up his first victory of the year on Monday in the 7-2 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves by tossing three shutout innings. Erceg didn't allow a hit or a walk while striking out four in the impressive outing. The 28-year-old reliever hasn't allowed a run in his […]

Jarred Kelenic Steals Career-High Seventh Base

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic continued to produce for his fantasy managers in the team's 10-4 loss to the visiting New York Yankees on Monday night, when he went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a strikeout and his seventh stolen base of the season. Kelenic's seventh stolen base of the year set a new career-high. […]

Romy Gonzalez Goes Deep Again Monday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Romy Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with his second home run in as many days, an RBI, run scored and a strikeout in the 6-4 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Memorial Day on Monday evening. Gonzalez didn't record a single hit in his first 58 trips to the plate […]

Billy Hamilton Approaching Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the next week to 10 days, according to general manager Rick Hahn. Hamilton has been sidelined since May 10 due to a left-hamstring strain, but he could return to the White Sox in early June as long as he doesn't have […]

Eloy Jimenez Hits Fifth Homer Of The Season

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with his fifth home run of the season, two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Memorial Day on Monday night. The long ball was Jimenez's first since returning from the injured list on Sunday. The […]

Elvis Andrus Should Rejoin The Team This Week

Chicago White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus (oblique) left the team on May 27 to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Manager Pedro Grifol said that as long as all goes well, Andrus should rejoin the big-league club at some point during their June 2-4 home series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend. The […]

Mike Clevinger Throws Simulated Game

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (wrist) threw a simulated game before the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. "It's just the new gyro slider I'm throwing," Clevinger said. "It's kind of like a position with my hand I probably haven't done before. It's just an adjustment with my body. It's […]

Angels Sign Carson Fulmer To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent right-hander Carson Fulmer to a minor-league deal on Monday. Fulmer spent spring training trying to win a roster spot with the Seattle Mariners, but he was released and now latches on with the Angels. The 29-year-old reliever will likely report to Triple-A Salt Lake to provide the Halos with […]

Evan Engram Absent From OTAs

Unsurprisingly, Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is not present at voluntary organized team activities this week. This was expected with Engram still trying to secure a long-term contract extension from the team after his breakout 2022 campaign. The Jags put the franchise tag on Engram, but there is optimism that the two sides can […]

Saquon Barkley Remains Explosive Despite Injuries

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley proved in 2022 that he still had explosive abilities despite dealing with the injury bug in previous years. Barkley racked up 1,312 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 295 carries, posting the third-best per-carry average (4.4) of his career and his best mark since 2019. Despite lengthy a […]

Derrick Henry Not Declining Just Yet

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry didn't start very strong last year and didn't break 100 rushing yards in a game until Week 4. However, from Weeks 4 through 9, he had 100-plus rushing yards in each game. Henry finished second in rushing yards gained after contact (1,252 of his 1,538), logged 11 gains of […]

Josh Allen Among The Best Big-Play Producers

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen ranks ninth on NFL.com's Nick Shook's list of most explosive runners from a season ago. He was among the premier big-play producers in 2022, managing to gain 10-plus yards over expected 10 times last year. Allen also had 44 runs of 15-plus mph and 26 runs that gained 10-plus yards. […]