Russell Wilson Says He's "Leaner And Meaner"

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (knee) admitted that he's "leaner and meaner" this offseason and dropped weight as he prepares for his second season with the team in 2023. He's in a good place mentally and physically. But what fantasy managers want to know is if that will translate to a bounce-back campaign. The 34-year-old […]

Sterling Shepard Running Routes

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (knee) ran some routes in 7-on-7 work during organized team activities on Thursday and looked good. The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton thinks the speculation about Shepard not making the team this summer is very premature, and he isn't counting him out if he's healthy. The Giants beefed up […]

Allen Robinson II Taking It Slow At OTAs

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II (foot) has mostly been working out of the slot during organized team activities this week, but he's still in the latter stages of recovery from foot surgery last November and said he hasn't been a full participant in practices. Robinson insisted that he will be full-go for training […]

X-Rays Negative On Ha-Seong Kim

X-rays came back negative on San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim's left knee, according to manager Bob Melvin. Kim is still doubtful to play on Friday for the series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees, but he might be able to avoid an injured-list stint. The 27-year-old was helped off the field […]

Cubs Release Eric Hosmer

The Chicago Cubs officially released first baseman Eric Hosmer on Thursday after they designated him for assignment last week. Hosmer is likely to land with another organization given the fact that the San Diego Padres are still paying most of his salary, but it's probably a long shot at this point that the 33-year-old left-handed […]

Jake McCarthy Coming Back Up, Dominic Fletcher Sent Down

The Arizona Diamondbacks are planning to recall outfielder Jake McCarthy from Triple-A Reno after a recent hot stretch at the plate on the farm, according to a source. To make room, the team optioned outfield prospect Dominic Fletcher To Reno. McCarthy hit just .143 (9-for-63) with one long ball in 22 games before being sent […]

Tomas Nido Reinstated From Injured List, Gary Sanchez DFA'd

The New York Mets reinstated catcher Tomas Nido (eye) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and designated catcher Gary Sanchez for assignment in a corresponding move. Nido missed some time with vision issues, but apparently he's fixed them and is ready face big-league pitching again. Omar Narvaez (calf) is nearing a return from his […]

Brenton Doyle Suffers Knee Contusion

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that he thinks rookie outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) is going to be OK after he was carted off the field in Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins with a knee contusion that he suffered during a collision with the outfield wall. The team is hoping Doyle will avoid the […]

Ty France Returns Thursday Against A's

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, starting at first base and hitting second in the lineup against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. France was hit by a pitch on his wrist on Tuesday and didn't play on Wednesday, but he's back in there now […]

Lions Acquire Riley Patterson From Jaguars

Before the Jacksonville Jaguars released kicker Riley Patterson, they agreed to send him to the Detroit Lions on Thursday in exchange for a late-round draft pick. Patterson became expendable in Jacksonville after the Jags signed former Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus. The 23-year-old played in 17 games for the Jaguars in his second year in […]

David Montgomery Injured At OTAs Thursday

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery left with an undisclosed injury during organized team activities on Thursday. Montgomery was able to walk off the field under his own power to the locker room. It's an ominous start to spring practices for the former Bears running back, who totaled 915 carries for 3,609 yards and 26 […]

Max Fried Plays Catch Thursday

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) played catch on flat ground on Thursday. Once Fried begins building up his arm again, he'll start throwing bullpen sessions, live batting practice and making minor-league rehab starts like he's going through another spring training, so he won't be back in the big leagues for some time. Still, fantasy […]

Ha-Seong Kim Injures Knee Thursday

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (knee) had to be helped off the field by two athletic trainers during Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals after he fouled a ball off his left knee in the second inning. Brandon Dixon replaced Kim in the lineup. It looked like a pretty serious injury for the 27-year-old, […]

Nick Madrigal Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs optioned second baseman Nick Madrigal to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday to make room on the active roster for starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder), who is coming off the injured list to make his season debut on Thursday against the New York Mets. Madrigal will be able to play every day in the […]

Logan Webb Pushed Back To Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (back) will receive two extra days of rest and will now be pushed back to Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers after leaving his last start with back tightness. Manager Gabe Kapler said there was no cause for concern. Webb threw from 90 feet on Tuesday and didn't have […]

Joc Pederson, Austin Slater Could Begin Rehab Assignments

San Francisco Giants outfielders Joc Pederson (hand) and Austin Slater (hamstring) could both start minor-league rehab assignments in the next few days. Pederson is "maybe a day or so away from swinging a bat," manager Gabe Kapler said. Slater, meanwhile, is "doing really well," according to Kapler. "In theory, he could be ready in the […]

Randy Vasquez To Start For Yankees On Friday

New York Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez is with the team on Thursday and said the plan is for him to make his first major-league start on Friday in the Bronx against the visiting San Diego Padres. The team's No. 12 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has gone 1-5 with a 4.85 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 23 […]

Luis Robert Jr. Returns Against Tigers

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against right-hander Alex Faedo and the Detroit Tigers. He's starting in center field and is hitting third in the batting order. Robert was pulled from Tuesday's game early due to tightness in his hip and was held out on […]

Cedric Mullins Sitting Out Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Mullins is getting a normal day of rest here, but fantasy managers will need to make sure to pull him from their starting lineups. The 28-year-old outfielder has been hot in his last seven games, going […]

Gavin Stone Scheduled To Start Again Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Gavin Stone is scheduled to make his third major-league start this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stone allowed five runs (four earned) while walking two and fanning one in four innings in his big-league debut on May 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he made his second start on […]

Tyler Glasnow To Make Season Debut Saturday

The Tampa Bay Rays are listing starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) as their probable starter for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Glasnow has been out all year with a left-oblique injury, so Saturday will mark his 2023 season debut. The 29-year-old hard-throwing right-hander allowed only one run while striking out 20 and walking […]

Angels Calling Up Sam Bachman

The Los Angeles Angels are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Sam Bachman on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Bachman, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was the ninth overall selection in the 2021 MLB draft. The 23-year-old is getting the call from Double-A Rocket City and will skip Triple-A entirely […]

Manny Machado Unlikely To Return By Friday

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said "it's going to be tough" for third baseman Manny Machado (hand) to return on Friday when he's eligible to come off the 10-day injured list to face the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Machado has already started baseball activities after suffering a small fracture in his left […]

Anthony Richardson, Gardner Minshew Splitting First-Team Reps

The Indianapolis Colts are splitting their first-team repetitions at organized team activities on Thursday between rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson and Gardner Minshew. There's a reason why the Colts drafted Richardson at No. 4 overall this year. They believe he can be the future of the franchise at the most important position on the football […]

Eric Gray Should Be No. 3 Running Back

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is the team's unquestioned lead back, with Matt Breida expected to once again serve as his primary backup in 2023. But rookie Eric Gray, a fifth-round pick (172nd overall) this year, should supplant Gary Brightwell for the No. 3 job this year. Obviously, there will be limited opportunities […]

Jalin Hyatt May Not Have Substantial Role

The Athletic's Dan Duggan writes that New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, who was taken in the third round (73rd overall) of this year's draft, may struggle to find a substantial role in the offense immediately due to the team's crowded receivers room and the need for him to develop his all-around skill […]

Javonte Williams Limited At OTAs

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) was present, dressed and participated in the team's walkthrough at organized team activities on Thursday. "He's working in a limited capacity," head coach Sean Payton said. The Broncos are bringing Williams along slowly, but it's a good sign he's doing anything at all this early in the offseason. […]

Kyle Pitts Not Participating In OTAs

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) and running backs Cordarrelle Patterson and Caleb Huntley (Achilles) have not been participating in organized team activities this week. Pitts and Huntley are coming off major injuries in 2022. Pitts suffered an MCL tear last year, but he's expected to be ready for training camp this summer. The […]

Desmond Ridder's Accuracy In Question?

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder's accuracy was in question after Wednesday's practice at organized team activities, but as The Athletic's Josh Kendall pointed out, it's still very early in the offseason. The knock on Ridder coming out of Cincinnati was his accuracy, so it's certainly something to keep an eye on as he heads into […]

Tony Pollard Taking Part In OTAs

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle, leg) has been able to take part in the team's reduced-tempo organized team activities this week, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Pollard suffered a fractured fibula in the Jan. 22 playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers and continues to work his way back to full strength. […]