Brandon Aiyuk Has Looked Great

The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has looked like the best player on the field the past two weeks during organized team activities and minicamp. Aiyuk had his fifth-year option picked up by the team at the end of April after he posted his first 1,000-yard receiving season […]

Sam Darnold Takes First-Team Reps At Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold took all of the first-team repetitions at the first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, while Trey Lance led the second-team group and Brandon Allen handled the third team. Darnold and Lance have been alternating throughout the spring, and Lance is expected to get first-team reps on Wednesday. Darnold […]

Deebo Samuel Promises Bounce-Back Season

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel wants to make amends for a subpar season in 2022 after describing last year as "awful" while acknowledging that a sometimes-prickly contract negotiation was a distraction that left him "being the eight ball" when the season started. He finished with 864 combined yards in 13 games, a step […]

Anthony Rendon Activated From Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels activated third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Livan Soto to Double-A Rocket City in a corresponding move. Rendon has been out since May 15 due to a left-groin strain, but he's now back with the Halos and should be back at third […]

Joc Pederson, Thairo Estrada Back From IL And Starting

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) and infielder Thairo Estrada (wrist) from the injured list on Tuesday, and both players are starting against right-hander Dinelson Lamet and the Colorado Rockies. Pederson is serving as the designated hitter and batting third, while Estrada is at the keystone and hitting in the two-hole. In […]

Darren Waller Expected To Lead Giants In Targets

The Athletic's Dan Duggan writes that it would be shocking if New York Giants tight end Darren Waller doesn't lead the team in targets in his first year in the Big Apple in 2023. Waller is the team's most accomplished receiving option, and both head coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka have experience […]

Darius Slayton Assured Of A Roster Spot

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton's two-year, $12 million deal should assure that he's a roster lock heading into the 2023 season, but he could be on the chopping block next offseason if he regresses this year. Slayton saw a significant role in his fourth NFL season in 2022 given all the injuries at […]

Joshua Ezeudu Expected To Win Left-Guard Job

The Athletic's Dan Duggan is guessing that New York Giants offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu will win the starting left-guard job this summer in training camp. Ben Bredeson has been the first-team left guard so far in offseason workouts this spring, but there is still plenty of time for Ezeudu to make up ground before the […]

Daniel Jones' Designed Runs May Not Decrease

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had 120 carries last year, which ranked fourth-most among QBs. Around half of those carries were designed runs, as he ranked third in the NFL with 56 scrambles. The zone read is likely to remain a big piece of the offense in 2023, so Jones' designed runs aren't necessarily […]

Michael Thomas Says He'll Be Ready For Start Of Training Camp

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) said he will be ready for training camp "Day 1, full speed." Thomas, who is taking part in organized team activities this week, also said he'll be back to form "just like everyone's used to." It's hard for fantasy managers to take Thomas at his word after […]

Broncos Not Expected To Go After Dalvin Cook

Despite cutting three running backs on the roster in the last week, the Denver Broncos aren't expected to make a run at Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook, according to sources. There's no way the Broncos trade for Cook, at least not without a restructured contract. Cook is scheduled to make $11 million in 2023 with […]

Josh Jacobs Not At Mandatory Minicamp

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said that running back Josh Jacobs isn't under contract since he hasn't signed his franchise tag and therefore isn't attending mandatory minicamp this week. The Raiders don't seem too concerned about the situation, and the 25-year-old will be back with the team once training camp begins at the […]

Red Sox Call Up Chris Murphy

The Boston Red Sox recalled left-handed pitching prospect Chris Murphy from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and optioned pitcher Kaleb Ort to the minors in a corresponding move. Murphy, who is listed by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 14 prospect, will initially work out of Boston's bullpen, which won't make him attractive to fantasy managers […]

Jacob deGrom To Have Tommy John Surgery

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery to fix a tear in his right UCL. The Rangers shifted deGrom to the 60-day injured list on Monday, and now we know why. The oft-injured 34-year-old right-hander will now miss the rest of the 2023 season and most likely most, if not […]

AJ Smith-Shawver To Make First MLB Start This Weekend

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed on Tuesday that rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will start on either Friday or Saturday against the Washington Nationals. The 20-year-old prospect, ranked the team's No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, made his big-league debut with 2 1/3 innings of shutout and hitless baseball in relief against the Arizona […]

Randy Vasquez Likely to Start Wednesday

New York Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez is in the team's clubhouse on Tuesday and has a good chance to start on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox in place of injured left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder), who is expected to land on the injured list. In his major-league debut against the San Diego Padres on […]

Jake Fraley Returns Against Dodgers

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) has returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday, starting in right field and hitting leadoff against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Fraley missed Monday's game due to allergies, but he'll be back in there a day later in the top spot in the lineup. With infield […]

Elly De La Cruz Batting Cleanup In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Elly De La Cruz is starting at third base and is hitting cleanup in his major-league debut on Tuesday against right-hander Tony Gonsolin and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. The No. 4 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, needs to be added immediately in all fantasy leagues if he's still […]

A.J. Puk Reinstated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated left-hander A.J. Puk (elbow) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned pitcher George Soriano to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Puk missed over three weeks with left-elbow nerve irritation, but he looked good on a short minor-league rehab assignment and is ready to rejoin the back end of […]

Jorge Soler Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (thumb) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Zack Greinke. Soler is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the two-hole. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger didn't play on Monday due to a sore thumb, but it wasn't a serious issue […]

Chris Bassitt Back From Paternity List

The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt from the paternity list on Tuesday. Bassitt is back from a temporary leave from the team, and he'll make his next start on Wednesday in a tough matchup against the Houston Astros. The 34-year-old veteran starter has basically been a must-start in fantasy lineups each time he […]

Blue Jays Send Struggling Alek Manoah Down

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned right-hander Alek Manoah to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, the team also reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt from the paternity list, reinstated infielder Santiago Espinal (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list, selected right-hander Bowden Francis' contract from the minors, optioned right-hander Jay Jackson and infielder Ernie […]

Aaron Judge Won't Play Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) will not be in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees will get a diagnosis later on Tuesday that will determine whether Judge needs to go on the injured list. Fantasy managers are nervously awaiting that decision. The […]

Braves Recall Roddery Munoz From Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitching prospect Roddery Munoz from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and outrighted left-hander Lucas Luetge to Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Munoz, the team's No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be getting his first taste of the majors after posting a 4.94 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 20 walks and 24 strikeouts […]

Tommy Nance To Resume Throwing This Week

Miami Marlins right-hander Tommy Nance (shoulder) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on May 12 and threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts on 37 pitches, but he returned after feeling shoulder soreness after the outing. Nance is scheduled to resume a throwing program later this week. Nance was initially put on the […]

Johnny Cueto To Throw Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Johnny Cueto (ankle, biceps), who sprained his left ankle during a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Jacksonville on May 6, is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday. Cueto also threw a 40-pitch bullpen session on May 30, his first time throwing off a mound since spraining his ankle. […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To See Foot Specialist

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) will have a follow-up appointment with a foot specialist on Wednesday to check on his progress from turf toe. He hurt his right big toe on May 13 while trying to make an inning-ending catch. X-rays came back negative, and the team initially called it a right-foot contusion […]

A.J. Puk Likely To Return Soon

Miami Marlins left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) was in Miami on Monday after making back-to-back minor-league rehab appearances at Double-A Pensacola from June 2-3. Puk also tossed a rehab inning on May 30. Manager Skip Schumaker said "there's a good chance you'll see him soon." The 28-year-old southpaw has allowed one run on three hits […]

Trevor Rogers To Make A Third Rehab Start

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers (biceps), who tossed five shutout innings on 70 pitches for Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, is scheduled to make his third minor-league rehab start for the Jumbo Shrimp on the weekend of June 9, where he will go six innings. In his first rehab start at Single-A Jupiter on May 30, […]

Avisail Garcia Suffers Setback

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (back), who has been out since April 29 with left-back tightness, suffered a setback while playing in his fourth minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Jacksonville on June 2. Garcia will be re-evaluated by doctors in Miami and will now have his timetable pushed back. He was initially placed on the […]