Javier Baez Returns Against Baltimore

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand) is back at shortstop and is hitting third in the batting order on Thursday against right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Baltimore Orioles. Baez left Wednesday's game early after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back negative and he's fine to play a […]

Joey Bart Out Again Against Cardinals

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bart is dealing with right groin tightness this week and will miss his third straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now, but hopefully he'll be back in the team's lineup […]

Tommy Edman Returns To Thursday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman is back in Thursday's lineup against right-hander Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants after sitting out on Wednesday. He's starting at second base and batting ninth in the lineup. Edman is hitting .267 (20-for-75) with two doubles, a triple, four home runs, nine RBI, two stolen bases […]

Teams Not Concerned About Nolan Smith's Health

Teams that ESPN's Dan Graziano talked to don't sound worried about Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith's (pectoral) health heading into the first round of this year's NFL draft on Thursday evening. Smith suffered a pectoral injury last November that ended his season, but it's not expected to threaten his availability for the start of his […]

Bijan Robinson A Fit For The Bills?

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia sees a scenario in which Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane takes University of Texas running back Bijan Robinson if he falls to No. 27 overall in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft. Robinson is the consensus No. 1 running back prospect in this year's draft, but he's also […]

Cowboys Could Take Bijan Robinson Late In First Round

Many people like the idea of the Dallas Cowboys taking University of Texas running back Bijan Robinson as Ezekiel Elliott's replacement if he's available at No. 26 overall in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft. The Cowboys would probably take Robinson if he were available that late in the first round, but it's […]

Jalin Hyatt, Matt Bergeron Could Go In First Round

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, Michigan cornerback D.J. Turner and Syracuse offensive tackle Matt Bergeron are three players that could vault into the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft as surprises, according to NFL executives. Up to six cornerbacks could be taken in the first round, starting with Illinois' Devon Witherspoon and Oregon's Christian […]

Darnell Wright Could Be A Top-10 Pick

The most talented offensive tackle in this year's draft class could be University of Tennessee's Darnell Wright, who could go as early as No. 9 to the Chicago Bears in the first round on Thursday night. Some teams have maturity concerns about Wright, but he thinks he's past the issues from early in his collegiate […]

Paris Johnson Jr.'s Stock On The Rise

Ohio State left tackle Paris Johnson Jr.'s stock is on the rise ahead of the first round of this year's NFL draft on Thursday night. "He's the only Day 1 left tackle and maybe the only true left tackle of the first-round guys," according to an NFC area scout. Johnson started at right guard before […]

Tyree Wilson Could Go Before Will Anderson Jr.

Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson's traits and upside have NFL teams intrigued ahead of the first round of this year's NFL draft on Thursday night, perhaps even enough to take him ahead of Alabama pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. "A lot of people think Tyree Wilson's the best outside 'backer," an NFL assistant said. Wilson […]

Packers Could Look To Trade Into Top 10

The Green Bay Packers moved up two spots from No. 15 overall to No. 13 in the first round of Thursday's night NFL draft when they officially dealt quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets earlier this week. They also added a high second-round selection, giving them more tools to engineer a trade up […]

Cody Bellinger Still On Paternity List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger remains on the paternity list and out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Bellinger before Friday's game, but there's a good chance he's activated and plays by then in the series opener against the Miami Marlins. In […]

Raisel Iglesias Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday night. Iglesias has yet to make an appearance for the Braves in 2023, but he's getting closer to making his season debut in the team's bullpen. The 33-year-old right-hander probably won't need to make that many rehab appearances, […]

Manny Machado Dropped To Fifth In Batting Order

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is being dropped to fifth in the batting order on Thursday against right-hander Hayden Wesneski and the Chicago Cubs. Machado is off to a rough start for the Friars this year, but we have a sneaking suspicion that he'll snap out of his early season funk sooner than […]

Drew Maggi Making First MLB Start

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Drew Maggi will make his first major-league start for the Bucs on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Julio Urias. Maggi is starting at third base and hitting eighth in the batting order. The 33-year-old has a tough assignment in his first-ever MLB start, and DFS gamers can probably look […]

J.T. Realmuto Getting A Day Off Against Seattle

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the team's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. It appears to just be a normal day of rest for Realmuto in a matinee contest after a night affair. When on the field, Realmuto is an elite fantasy catching option. He's currently hitting .259 (22-for-85) with […]

Mookie Betts Starting At Second Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is getting the start at the keystone and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot on Thursday against right-hander Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jason Heyward will get the start in right field and is hitting third in the batting order. Along with seeing some time at second […]

J.D. Martinez Not Progressing, Out Again Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) isn't progressing and hasn't swung a bat in three days. He will miss yet another game on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts said the team is hoping what started as a day-to-day injury won't require an injured list stint, but they'll have to wait […]

Ozzie Albies Hitting Cleanup Against Lefty

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is starting at second base and getting the nod in the team's cleanup spot on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Albies is hitting .268 (26-for-97) on the year so far with two doubles, a triple, seven home runs, a league-leading 23 RBI and 12 runs […]

Cardinals Mulling Offers For No. 3 Pick

The Arizona Cardinals are currently mulling trade offers from multiple teams interested in moving to No. 3 overall in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, according to sources. With the Cardinals invested in quarterback Kyler Murray long term, it's no secret that they'd like to move out of the third overall spot in […]

Jets Could Target Jaxon Smith-Njigba

The New York Jets struck gold in last year's draft when they took Garrett Wilson out of Ohio State at No. 10 overall, but they could be targeting the top wideout in this year's draft class in the first round on Thursday night in Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The Jets have spent considerable time and […]

2023 Draft Class Considered Weak Overall

A common theme that ESPN's Dan Graziano is hearing in 2023 is that this isn't a very good draft class in general. NFL teams are usually asked how many first-round grades they have on players, and in most years the answers fall in the 21-25 range. This year, however, there are a lot of 14s, […]

Cam Robinson Facing Suspension For PEDs

Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson will be suspended at the start of the 2023 season, according to a source close to the situation. He will be suspended for an undisclosed amount of games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The 27-year-old has appeared in 75 games during his six years in the NFL […]

Ryan Tannehill Could Be Traded On Draft Night

The Tennessee Titans could trade quarterback Ryan Tannehill on the first night of this year's NFL draft on Thursday if they take a quarterback in the first round. The Titans currently hold the No. 11 overall selection. However, ESPN's Dan Graziano is hearing that the Titans are more interested in moving down within the first […]

Eagles, Titans, Lions Could Trade Back In First Round

We already know that the Arizona Cardinals would like to trade back from No. 3 to accumulate more picks, but the Philadelphia Eagles (No. 10), Tennessee Titans (No. 11) and Detroit Lions (No. 18) could also have some interest in moving back in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft. The Eagles have only […]

Jalen Carter Expected To Be A Top-10 Pick

University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been among the most discussed players in this year's draft class, and it's widely expected that he will be drafted in the top 10 after meeting with every team that holds picks Nos. 5 through 10 in pre-draft visits. Executives see the Seattle Seahawks as a perfect […]

Ravens Could Trade Up For Bijan Robinson

If University of Texas running back Bijan Robinson starts to slide toward the Baltimore Ravens' spot at No. 22 overall in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks they are a team to watch as a possibility to trade up for him. The Ravens are focused on adding playmakers in […]

Taijuan Walker Leaves Game With Forearm Tightness Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (forearm) left his outing early on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners early due to "right forearm tightness," according to the team. Walker made it through four innings, allowing five runs on five hits (two home runs) while walking two and striking out six before departing with the injury. It's […]

Aaron Judge Says He's "All Good"

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) said he rolled over both hands on a dive into third base in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning. Judge said it was "more the right. All good though." He was made he was thrown out, but he said he's feeling good and should […]

Commanders Not Exercising Chase Young's Fifth-Year Option

The Washington Commanders will not exercise defensive end Chase Young's fifth-year option, according to sources. Young, the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, lived up to the hype in his rookie season by being named the Defensive Rookie of the Year, but he's played in just 12 games since due to injuries, including just […]