Edwin Diaz Thinks He Could Pitch This Year

Is there a chance that New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) could return to pitch this year? "If everything goes well, I think I can be back quicker than eight months…. I might throw this year," Diaz said. The hard-throwing 29-year-old right-handed reliever had surgery to fix a torn patellar tendon that he suffered […]

Dansby Swanson Not Playing Wednesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Swanson was pulled early from Tuesday's game after experiencing cramping in his left side. The good news is it doesn't sound serious, and the 29-year-old had four singles in the first five innings before departing prematurely on […]

Colts Restructure DeForest Buckner's Contract

The Indianapolis Colts converted $5 million of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's salary this year into a signing bonus to clear $2.5 million in salary cap space. He will still make $19.75 million in 2023, which is now fully guaranteed. The 29-year-old pass-rusher is heading into his fourth year with the Colts, and he had a […]

Steelers Release Jamir Jones

The Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker Jamir Jones on Wednesday. The Steelers signed Jones to a one-year deal back in February, but he'll return to the open market to look for a new team for the 2023 campaign. The former undrafted free agent began his NFL career in 2021 and played for the Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars […]

Emmanuel Forbes Visits With Patriots

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes visited with the New England Patriots and will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday as he takes his pre-draft visits. Forbes was a three-year starter at Mississippi State. He had 46 tackles, 10 passes defensed and six interceptions (three returned for touchdowns) in his final collegiate season in 2022. […]

Joey Porter Jr. To Visit With Panthers

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will visit with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. The Panthers have the first overall pick in this year's draft and are expected to take either Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud or Alabama QB Bryce Young, though, so Porter will likely be gone by their second pick in Round 2 […]

Will Levis Visiting With Buccaneers

University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis is visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday and will visit the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. Levis is making the pre-draft rounds with interested teams and has already visited with the Carolina Panthers, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft. Tampa already has Baker […]

Jalen Carter Visiting With Raiders Wednesday

University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday. A report surfaced in March that the Raiders weren't interested in drafting Carter this year, but head coach Josh McDaniels has refuted the report. Carter is one of the top-ranked defensive players in this year's draft, along with Alabama […]

Saquon Barkley Won't Sign Franchise Tag

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will not be signing his franchise tag and therefore won't be eligible to participate in the team's offseason program that begins next Monday. The team still has until the middle of July to get a long-term deal worked out with their star running back, but for now, it […]

Aaron Rodgers Trade Won't Happen Until After Draft?

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on his podcast that it sounds as though Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers won't be traded to the New York Jets until after this year's draft at the end of April. The Jets still fully expect to get something done to acquire the future Hall of Famer, but Rodgers' massive […]

C.J. Stroud Meeting With Raiders

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is currently visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, according to a source. Stroud is one of the top QBs in this year's draft, and the Raiders have the seventh overall pick in the first round. He also has visits scheduled with the Indianapolis Colts (No. 4 overall) and […]

Dansby Swanson Leaves Game Early Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) left the game on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners with left side tightness. Swanson departed the contest in the sixth inning, but he also had four singles before leaving, becoming the second Cubs player to have four hits in the first five innings of a game in the last […]

Twins Place Joey Gallo On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (side) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right side soreness. Gallo and the Twins were hoping he could avoid the injured list, but the 29-year-old left-handed slugger hasn't played since the end of last week. The team is taking a cautious approach with the big […]

Cardinals Unsure If DeAndre Hopkins Will Show Up For Workouts

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said, "we'll see," when asked if he expects wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to show up for voluntary workouts this offseason. Gannon said he's been in communication with Hopkins, who was live on Instagram on Tuesday morning working out from another gym. The 30-year-old was granted permission to seek a […]

Sean Murphy Hitting Cleanup Again Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is hitting cleanup again for the team on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luis Cessa. Murphy has earned another day in the cleanup spot after going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a walk-off home run out of the spot against the Reds on Monday. The 28-year-old will be […]

Starling Marte Returns On Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres. Marte is starting in right field and is hitting second in the batting order. The 34-year-old veteran suffered a minor neck strain while stealing on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, […]

Carlos Correa Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) remains out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Correa hasn't played since last Saturday due to back spasms, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Hopefully, he'll be able to return soon and get going at the plate, as he's gone just 6-for-33 […]

Zach Eflin Goes On 15-Day IL, Taj Bradley Coming Up

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin (back) is going on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with lower back tightness. Pitching prospect Taj Bradley is being recalled from the minors in a corresponding move, and he'll make his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Eflin is off to a good start in […]

Cedric Mullins Moves To Nine-Hole Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is starting in center field and hitting ninth on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander Kyle Muller. Mullins has hit leadoff for Baltimore in all but one game that he's played in early in the 2023 season, but he'll move down to the bottom of the batting order on […]

Tim Anderson To Miss 2-4 Weeks

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a sprained left knee, will miss two to four weeks, according to the team. In a corresponding move, infielder Lenyn Sosa was called up from the minors, and he could see regular playing time at second base, […]

Yoan Moncada Likely To Miss Twins Series

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back), who didn't play on Monday due to a sore back, is unlikely to return for the series against the Minnesota Twins this week. The White Sox conclude their series against Minnesota on Wednesday and then have an off day on Friday, so hopefully Moncada will be good […]

Carlos Rodon Dealing With Back Tightness

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) has back tightness that has delayed his plan to return by at least a few days. Already on the injured list with a left forearm injury, Rodon is now dealing with a back ailment that will cause him to temporarily pause his […]

Falcons Acquire Jeff Okudah From Lions

The Atlanta Falcons acquired cornerback Jeff Okudah from the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to his agent Kevin Conner. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Falcons sent the Lions a fifth-round pick in this year's draft in exchange for Okudah, according to a source. The 24-year-old will get a fresh start in Atlanta after the Lions […]

Julio Urias Picks Up Third Win Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias has picked up where he left off in 2022. He won his third game of the season in Monday night's 9-1 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Urias allowed just one run on four hits (one solo home run) while walking two and striking out eight in six […]

White Sox Place Tim Anderson On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox are placing shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a sprained left knee. They recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Anderson left Monday's game early against the Minnesota Twins with left knee soreness, but it turned out to be more than […]

Ian Anderson To Have Tommy John Surgery

Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery, according to sources. Anderson began the year at Triple-A Gwinnett after a rough 2022 season, and he struggled in his first start in the minors before being diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow. He'll miss the rest of the 2023 season […]

Logan Webb Loses Third Straight Game

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb has gotten off to a rough start in 2023. He dropped his third straight start on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-1 loss, allowing four runs on six hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out six in six innings pitched. Webb […]

Max Muncy Hits Grand Slam Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy had a big night against the division-rival San Francisco Giants on Monday night in a 9-1 win. Muncy went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, a grand slam, seven RBI, two runs scored and a walk. It was nice to see from the 32-year-old veteran left-handed hitter, as he […]

Mookie Betts Has Three Hits In Monday's Win

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI, three runs scored and a strikeout in the team's 9-1 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants on Monday night. The 30-year-old started at second base for the Blue for the fourth time already in the early going before moving […]

Garrett Whitlock Comes Off Injured List For Season Debut

The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned pitcher Kutter Crawford to the minors in a corresponding move, according to a source. Whitlock will make his 2023 debut on Tuesday against the undefeated Tampa Bay Rays, so fantasy managers should be very hesitant to throw […]