Broncos Ink 15 Undrafted Free Agents

The Denver Broncos signed 15 undrafted free-agent players on Friday. The list includes South Carolina tight end Nate Adkins, Iowa inside linebacker Seth Benson, Princeton offensive guard Henry Byrd, Jackson State wide receiver Dallas Daniels, Western Colorado cornerback Darrious Gaines, Houston cornerback Art Green, Incarnate Word wide receiver Taylor Grimes, Old Dominion outside linebacker Marcus […]

Lions Sign Keytaon Thompson, Chase Cota

The Detroit Lions signed undrafted free-agent wide receivers Keytaon Thompson and Chase Cota on Friday, in addition to signing South Florida offensive lineman Brad Cecil, Illinois linebacker Isaac Darkangelo, North Carolina State defensive lineman Cory Durden, Baylor offensive lineman Connor Galvin, Marshall cornerback Steven Gilmore, Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim, Notre Dame safety Brandon Joseph, […]

Bryce Young Impresses At Rookie Minicamp

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich came away impressed with rookie quarterback Bryce Young's handling of the offense during his first practice with the team on Friday. The first overall pick of this year's NFL draft quickly transitioned from working inside the team's practice bubble to taking snaps under center. Young looked cool and collected […]

George Springer Returns To Friday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. Springer is starting in right field and hitting in his usual leadoff spot. The 33-year-old has been battling a viral illness and missed the last two games, but he'll be back in […]

Red Sox Acquire Pablo Reyes From A's

The Boston Red Sox acquired minor-league infielder Pablo Reyes from the Oakland Athletics on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Reyes played in five games for the Milwaukee Brewers last year and has hit .238/.307/.361 with a .667 OPS, 14 doubles, two triples, six home runs, 29 RBI and five stolen bases in 147 big-league […]

Rays Claim Zack Littell Off Waivers From Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays claimed right-hander Zack Littell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, according to a source. In a corresponding move to open up a spot on the team's 40-man roster, pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (knee) was moved to the 60-day injured list. Cleavinger suffered a season-ending torn right ACL last weekend. […]

Max Scherzer Throws Bullpen, Likely To Start Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (neck) threw around 35 pitches in his first bullpen session on Friday since being scratched from his start on Tuesday due to neck spasms. Scherzer finished his bullpen with one of his usual fist pumps, so it appears to have gone well and he'll likely take the mound […]

TJ Friedl Not Ready To Return

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) is not in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Eury Perez and the Miami Marlins on Friday. Friedl tweaked his side while taking a swing in Thursday's game against the New York Mets and will remain out to start the series against Miami. For now, fantasy managers should consider […]

Anthony Volpe Hitting Seventh Against Tampa

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has been moved down to seventh in the batting order for Friday's showdown against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-handed opener Trevor Kelley. Volpe had been serving as the team's leadoff hitter since April 15, but a drop in production has earned him a drop down the Yankees' […]

Cal Raleigh Sitting Out Friday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not in the team's starting lineup against a left-handed hurler on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. Raleigh is a switch-hitting backstop, but he has only made two starts so far in 2023 against southpaws. With Raleigh starting on the bench on Friday, Tom Murphy will get the nod behind […]

Jeimer Candelario Returns Against Mets

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Tylor Megill and the New York Mets. He's starting at the hot corner and batting sixth in the lineup. Candelario hurt his ankle while sliding in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants and had to be removed […]

Julio Rodriguez Hitting Third Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is starting in center field and is hitting third in the batting order on Friday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Matthew Boyd. The slumping Rodriguez was moved out of the leadoff spot for the first time this year and into the six-hole on Wednesday against a right-hander, but he'll […]

Josh Fleming Set For Bulk Role Friday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Josh Fleming is expected to work the bulk innings against the New York Yankees on Friday after right-hander Trevor Kelley opens up the ballgame for the Rays. For fantasy purposes, Fleming is much more attractive, albeit in a dicey matchup in the Bronx. Each of Fleming's last three appearances for Tampa […]

Taj Bradley's Struggles At Triple-A Continue

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Taj Bradley's struggles at Triple-A Durham continued on Thursday, when he allowed four runs on seven hits (two homers surrendered) while walking one and striking out two in only 3 1/3 innings of work. Bradley fell to 1-3 for the Bulls with a rough 11.25 ERA. In three starts (nine […]

Paul Blackburn Slated For Rehab Start Sunday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn (finger) threw a side session on Thursday, and manager Mark Kotsay said the plan was for Blackburn to throw 45 pitches on Sunday in a minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Las Vegas. Blackburn has spent the entire season so far on the injured list due to a right middle fingernail […]

Aledmys Diaz Could Return This Weekend

Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) ran before the game on Thursday, and manager Mark Kotsay said Diaz hadn't experienced any issues with his hamstring in the last few days. He's not expected to need a minor-league rehab assignment and could return from the injured list as soon as Sunday for the series finale against […]

Yasmani Grandal Expected To Be "Alright"

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said after Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals that he hadn't gotten a full report on catcher Yasmani Grandal's (hamstring) condition and was hesitant to give definitive word because of that. However, Grifol did say, "I think he's going to be alright." The 34-year-old veteran backstop went 2-for-2 […]

Corey Dickerson Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf), who has been on the injured list since April 1 with a left calf strain, is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Friday night. The Nationals will probably give Dickerson as much time as he needs in the minors before bringing him back to the big […]

Jose Altuve Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Sugar Land. Altuve is finally getting closer to making his 2023 debut after fracturing his right thumb in the World Baseball Classic. The 33-year-old will be a huge boost to the Astros lineup and to fantasy managers alike, […]

J.D. Martinez Comes Off Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday night. It was always a possibility that the Dodgers would get Martinez back for another crucial three-game series against the division-rival San Diego Padres this weekend, and now it's official. The 35-year-old veteran slugger didn't go on a […]

Bills Sign Tyrell Shavers, Braydon Johnson

The Buffalo Bills signed seven undrafted free agents on Friday, including wide receivers Tyrell Shavers, Braydon Johnson, Bryan Thompson and Jalen Wayne. The Bills also signed defensive tackle DJ Dale, offensive lineman Richard Gouraige and running back Jordan Mims. Shavers started at Alabama before transferring to Mississippi State, but he finished his collegiate career at […]

Broncos Waive Casey Tucker Thursday

The Denver Broncos waived offensive tackle Casey Tucker (toe) on Thursday. Tucker suffered a dislocated big toe in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills last year and required season-ending surgery. The 27-year-old offensive lineman appeared in his only NFL game in 2021 with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he'll head back to the open market […]

Texans Waive E.J. Perry

The Houston Texans waived quarterback E.J. Perry on Thursday. The Texans have decided to move in another direction after claiming Perry off waivers in March. He spent last season on the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad and never made his way into an official game. The 24-year-old played his college ball at Brown University and has […]

49ers Release Tyron Johnson

The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Tyron Johnson on Thursday. Johnson finds himself back on the free-agent market after signing with the Niners back in January. He spent time with the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders in 2022, catching his only target for an eight-yard gain with the Texans. The 27-year-old pass-catcher played […]

Jets Release Cedric Ogbuehi

The New York Jets released veteran offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi on Thursday. Ogbuehi signed on for a second season with the Jets earlier this offseason, but he finds himself back on the open market already after the team signed Billy Turner and drafted Carter Warren to beef up their offensive line. The 31-year-old played in […]

James Robinson Competing For Complementary Role

Since his rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots running back James Robinson's career hasn't gone as planned. At the end of the 2021 season, Robinson suffered a torn Achilles. After getting healthy and reclaiming a starting job in 2022, he was traded to the New York Jets, but he had a difficult […]

Bills Sign Justin Shorter To Rookie Deal

The Buffalo Bills announced on Thursday that they signed wide receiver Justin Shorter to his four-year rookie deal. In addition to Shorter, the team also signed offensive guard O'Cyrus Torrence, linebacker Dorian Williams, offensive lineman Nick Broeker and cornerback Alex Austin to their rookie deals. Shorter was taken by Buffalo with the 150th pick of […]

Trey Lance Looking Good During Offseason Workouts

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (finger) suffered a hairline fracture of his right index finger in the 2021 preseason, and it proved to be a major setback that severely limited his throwing ability for more than a year, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The head coach said Lance's lower body is fine and […]

Panthers Re-Sign Michael Jordan

The Carolina Panthers re-signed offensive guard Michael Jordan to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Jordan will now enter his third season for the Panthers after playing in 28 games (10 starts) for the team over the last two seasons. The 25-year-old offensive lineman played in all 17 games in 2022. He was originally a fourth-round […]

Cowboys Sign Mazi Smith To Rookie Deal

The Dallas Cowboys signed first-round defensive tackle Mazi Smith to his four-year rookie deal on Thursday. The contract comes with a fifth-year option. In addition to Smith, the Cowboys signed all of the rookie draft picks, including Luke Schoonmaker, DeMarvion Overshown, Junior Fehoko, Asim Richards, Eric Scott Jr., Deuce Vaughn and Jalen Brooks. Dallas opens […]