Austin Ekeler Not At Voluntary Workouts

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler wasn't present for the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts on Monday. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone really, as there hasn't been any progress made on contract-extension talks between Ekeler and the Chargers since the 27-year-old requested and received permission to seek a trade […]

Ndamukong Suh Unlikely To Sign Before Training Camp

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh isn't hanging up his cleats this offseason, but he's also unlikely to sign with a new team before training camp begins this summer. "I have no desire to be in a training camp," Suh said. "I will come in and watch and look and give some advice, but when Week […]

Colts Being Patient With Anthony Richardson

The Indianapolis Colts are preaching patience with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson after taking him fourth overall in this year's NFL draft. Head coach Shane Steichen has preached the value of detail-oriented, step-by-step instruction as the young QB learns the team's playbook and navigates a new locker room. The next start he makes will only be […]

Manny Machado Exits After Being Hit By Pitch

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hand) was removed from Monday's contest early against the Kansas City Royals after he was hit by a pitch in his hand by right-hander Brad Keller. We will know more on Machado's condition after he undergoes X-rays on Monday night, so you'll want to check back soon. Losing […]

Dalton Kincaid Takes Part In Rookie Minicamp

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid (back) didn't do any football workouts or the NFL scouting combine testing in the lead-up to the draft due to the recovery process from a back injury that didn't require surgery, but he took part in Buffalo's rookie minicamp over the weekend. "I feel good," said the first-round […]

Cody Bellinger Injures His Leg Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) had an awkward landing on his left leg on Monday night in the game against the Houston Astros after making a nice catch to rob Kyle Tucker of extra bases. The good news is Bellinger was able to walk off on his own power with manager David Ross and […]

Rockies Put C.J. Cron On Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed first baseman C.J. Cron (back) on the 10-day injured list with back spasms and pitcher Nick Mears (oblique) on the injured list with a left-oblique strain on Monday. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of pitcher Fernando Abad from the minors and activated outfielder Michael Toglia from the minors. […]

Angels Officially Put Anthony Rendon On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels officially placed third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 14) on Monday with a left-groin strain. In corresponding moves, they recalled infielder Livan Soto from Double-A Rocket City, reinstated catcher Chad Wallach (concussion) from the injured list and optioned catcher Chris Okey to Triple-A Salt […]

Jalin Hyatt Signs Rookie Deal

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt signed his four-year rookie deal that is worth $5.625 million on Monday. The Giants took Hyatt in the third round of this year's NFL draft. The 21-year-old speedster from the University of Tennessee injured his hamstring at the scouting combine, but he should be healthy enough to be […]

Bijan Robinson Being Used "Everywhere"

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson, the eighth overall pick in this year's draft, said he trusts head coach Arthur Smith to use him "the right way" and also that he's being used "everywhere" so far in rookie minicamp. "He uses me everywhere, from receiver to running back," Robinson said of Smith. "He lets […]

Enrique Hernandez Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hamstring) is day-to-day with a left-hamstring injury that he suffered on Saturday when he grounded into a double play. Hernandez will start on the bench for the second day in a row on Monday due to his hamstring strain, so fantasy managers will need to put the 31-year-old utility […]

Matt McLain Hitting Second In MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Matt McLain is starting at shortstop and is hitting second in his major-league debut on Monday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Connor Seabold. It's a solid lineup placement for the 23-year-old, who is the Reds' No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He'll also have a nice matchup against Seabold in […]

C.J. Cron, Elias Diaz, Jurickson Profar Resting

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back), catcher Elias Diaz and outfielder Jurickson Profar are all out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Cron left the game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies with back spasms and will likely land on the injured list on Monday. He does have six home […]

Joely Rodriguez Activated Monday

The Boston Red Sox activated left-handed reliever Joely Rodriguez (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and designated right-hander Ryan Brasier for assignment in a corresponding move. Rodriguez will be making his 2023 debut when he gets into a game after spending the first six weeks of the season on the shelf with a […]

Max Scherzer Looks Good In His Return Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (neck) had a successful return on Sunday against his old team, the Washington Nationals. After being scratched from his scheduled start earlier in the week due to neck spasms, Scherzer allowed only one run on two hits while walking two and striking out six in five innings on […]

Triston McKenzie Set For Another Bullpen Session

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (shoulder) threw a successful live bullpen session on May 11 and is expected to throw again in Arizona before he leaves to attend his brother's graduation on Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. After the graduation, McKenzie will stop back in Cleveland before going out on a minor-league rehab assignment. […]

Corey Seager Could Return To Lineup Monday Against Braves

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that it's possible shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) comes off the injured list and is in the starting lineup on Monday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Charlie Morton. Seager has played in three minor-league rehab games for Double-A Frisco and is fully expected to return from the injured list […]

Anthony Rendon Likely To Go On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) is likely to go on the 10-day injured list after missing the last two days with left groin tightness. The Angels are recalling infielder Livan Soto from Double-A Rocket City on Monday. In Double-A and Triple-A this year, Soto is hitting .170 with a .560 OPS, so […]

Masataka Yoshida Not In Monday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners. Amidst a slump at the plate, the Japanese slugger will get a day off to begin the week. The 29-year-old has acquitted himself well so far in his first MLB season with Boston, as he's hitting […]

TJ Friedl Put On Injured List, Joey Votto Moved To 60-Day IL

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder TJ Friedl (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 12) with a left oblique strain on Monday and also moved first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Additionally, the Reds recalled infielder Matt McLain from Triple-A Louisville and put left-hander Brandon Williamson on the […]

Darick Hall Playing Catch, Swinging

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall (thumb) had surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right thumb on April 12, and the Phillies said the timetable for his return was roughly two months. He started playing catch on May 3 and has also been taking dry swings. The 27-year-old appears to be making nice […]

Jose Alvarado Could Throw This Week

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) could begin throwing before the end of the team's six-game road trip on May 17 in San Francisco. Alvarado landed on the injured list on May 10 after having posted a 0.63 ERA in 14 relief outings this year and recording five saves in seven chances. He signed […]

Rays Reinstate Pete Fairbanks From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated closer Pete Fairbanks (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Chris Muller to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Fairbanks only needed one minor-league rehab outing before returning from the injured list, and he'll be available for Tampa's next game on Tuesday against the New York […]

Noah Syndergaard "Good To Go" For Monday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) threw a bullpen session on Saturday, and the team determined he was "good to go" for his next scheduled start on Monday against the Minnesota Twins. Syndergaard left his last outing last week against the Milwaukee Brewers after just one inning due to his right index finger […]

Jimmy Cordero To Serve As Opener Against Blue Jays

The New York Yankees announced that right-hander Jimmy Cordero will serve as the opener for Monday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Behind Cordero, Jhony Brito appears likely to serve as the bulk reliever, so he'll be the better DFS play to begin the week. The 31-year-old Cordero has been solid for the Yankees so […]

Brett Baty Sitting Against Lefty Monday

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is not in the lineup on Monday against left-hander Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals. It's the third time in the last four games that Baty has started on the bench for the Mets against a southpaw. The 23-year-old is hitting better against lefties, though, than against righties […]

Isaiah Wynn Signs One-Year Deal With Dolphins

Former New England Patriots first-round offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, according to sources. Wynn will add key depth and competition to Miami's offensive line. The 27-year-old missed the end of the 2022 season due to a foot injury, but he's now in Miami and will […]

Matt Ryan Joins Broadcast Booth, Says He's Not Retired

Free-agent quarterback Matt Ryan announced on Twitter that he's joining CBS Sports as an analyst this year, but that he's not retiring from the game. Ryan will be in the broadcast booth in 2023, but he's not closing the book on his NFL career after falling flat for the Indianapolis Colts in 2022. The 37-year-old […]

Brodric Martin Has A Lot Of Upside

Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Brodric Martin, who was acquired in the third round of this year's NFL draft, has 35-inch arms and a massive 330-pound frame. He was easily the team's biggest lineman on the field during rookie minicamp over the weekend, and his upside as a space-eating nose tackle is clear as day. […]

Lions Expect Jack Campbell To Make Immediate Impact

The Detroit Lions took linebacker Jack Campbell in the first round of this year's NFL draft because they think he'll make an immediate impact in the middle of their defense. Part of the process from now until Campbell's first NFL game in Week 1 will be honing in on the details. He looks the part […]