Opt-Out Clause The Sticking Point For Bryan Reynolds Extension

An opt-out clause is the current sticking point in contract-extension negotiations between the Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds, according to a major-league source. Neither side has broken off talks, which means they could still reach a deal in the next few days. The two sides have found common ground over the last few days, […]

Corbin Carroll Hitting Fifth Against Right-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll hit seventh in the batting order on Opening Day on Thursday against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias. With right-hander Dustin May on the mound for LA on Friday, Carroll will be bumped up to fifth in the order. He's also starting in left field after playing center field on […]

Tommy Pham Starting Friday Against Marlins

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham will make his first start of the year on Friday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Pham is starting in left field and is batting eighth in the lineup. Mark Canha will serve as the designated hitter and Tomas Nido will do the catching. Daniel Vogelbach and […]

Bengals Have High Hopes For Trayveon Williams

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said signing a running back in free agency this offseason is a "possibility," but he also likes the progress of running back Trayveon Williams, who recently re-signed with the team. "We have high hopes for him. He understands what it takes to compete in this league," Taylor said. The […]

Bengals Begin Extension Discussions With Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals have begun discussions with quarterback Joe Burrow on a long-term contract extension this offseason. Head coach Zac Taylor told the media that talks have started and "the process is underway," according to a team source. This could take a while to finalize, but the Bengals appear fully committed to securing Burrow's future. […]

Bill Belichick Still Non-Committal On Mac Jones

New England Patriots quarterback Bill Belichick remained non-committal during the owners meetings this week on whether quarterback Mac Jones will be the starter in 2023. "Everybody will get a chance to play. We'll play the best players," Belichick said when asked if it was fair to say that both Jones and Bailey Zappe will be […]

Luis Arraez Has Two Hits In Marlins Debut

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez went 2-for-4 with an RBI, double, run scored and one strikeout in the 5-3 loss to the New York Mets on Opening Day on Thursday in his debut with the team. Arraez didn't disappoint out of the leadoff spot in his first game for the Fish, and he should […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Drives In Three On Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the rest of the offense got off to a great start on Opening Day on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Guerrero finished the day 2-for-4 with three RBI in the 10-9 comeback win. The 24-year-old's sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning proved […]

Matt Chapman Picks Up Three Hits On Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a strikeout in a wild 10-9, come-from-behind win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday on Opening Day. Chapman hit seventh in Toronto's batting order on a day in which the team racked up 19 hits total. The 29-year-old was also caught […]

Yimi Garcia Picks Up Win After Blowing Save

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia blew a save on Opening Day on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals but was credited with the win in an eventual 10-9 win. Jordan Romano picked up the save for Toronto. Garcia allowed two hits and two runs while walking two and striking out none in his […]

Dylan Cease Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease was dominant on Opening Day on Thursday against the reigning World Series-champion Houston Astros. Cease picked up a no-decision while allowing only one run on two hits while walking none and striking out 10 in 6 1/3 innings for a quality start in the eventual 3-2 win. The […]

Anthony Volpe Steals A Base In MLB Debut

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe made his first big-league start on Opening Day on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants and was the team's nine-hole hitter. Volpe finished the 5-0 win by going 0-for-2 with a stolen base, walk and a strikeout. The 21-year-old earned the Opening Day nod with a hot spring […]

Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision Against A's

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani was in midseason form in his Opening Day start on Thursday night against the Oakland Athletics, striking out 10 in six innings in a no-decision. Ohtani allowed no runs and only two hits while walking three in his first outing of the regular season. The two-way Japanese superstar […]

Bo Bichette Picks Up Four Hits On Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette got off to a great start on Opening Day on Thursday in the team's 10-9 comeback win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Bichette went 4-for-6 with an RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in the contest. He and leadoff hitter George Springer combined for nine of the team's […]

Willson Contreras Leaves Early Thursday With Knee Injury

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (knee) left the Opening Day game on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays with a noticeable limp after he was hit in the right knee by a pitch while catching. Andrew Knizner is entering the game in his place. Fantasy managers will want to check back for updates on […]

Esteury Ruiz Hitting Ninth On Opening Day

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is starting in center field and batting ninth on Opening Day on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Ruiz has a clear path to the starting job in center field for the rebuilding A's after they traded Cristian Pache to the Philadelphia Phillies. He'll have […]

Ravens Have Been Active In Receiver Market

The Baltimore Ravens have been fairly active in the wide receiver market this offseason. They have looked into free-agent Odell Beckham Jr. and have also discussed the possibility of trading for Arizona Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Denver Broncos pass-catcher Courtland Sutton. Baltimore seems open to adding a quality outside receiver, whether they retain quarterback […]

Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask To Compete In Training Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles called "game on" for Baker Mayfield versus Kyle Trask at quarterback in training camp this summer. "Some competitive juice to go along with Trask. Baker's won in college, he's been to the playoffs as a pro, and he brings us a lot of leadership. I think this style […]

Broncos Could Still Trade Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton

The Denver Broncos aren't hanging up the phone when teams call them about wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. The Broncos need picks in the draft and know they could get something of value in return for either Jeudy or Sutton. However, with a month before the draft, Denver is still asking for a […]

DeAndre Hopkins To Stay With Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said he expects wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to remain with the team. Hopkins is set to count just under $30 million against the 2023 salary cap, though, and the team would save around $9 million and carry around $21 million in dead money this year if they traded him, […]

Jets The Most Likely Landing Spot For Odell Beckham Jr.

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has offers on the table from multiple teams, but the New York Jets are the most likely landing spot, according to a source. Beckham could be waiting to make sure the Jets complete a trade for quarterback Aaron Rodgers before finalizing his own decision. The Baltimore Ravens have also […]

Panthers Not Settled On One QB For No. 1 Pick

A very unscientific poll of sources that ESPN's Dan Graziano spoke with at the owners meetings this week told him that most people expect the Carolina Panthers to take Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. However, head coach Frank Reich was adamant that the team is going […]

Lamar Jackson Not Seeking Fully Guaranteed Deal

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has requested a trade this offseason, isn't believed to be demanding a fully guaranteed deal. It's becoming clear that no NFL team is aggressively pursuing him in a trade or preparing an offer sheet for him, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler doesn't get the sense that the Ravens are aggressively […]

Nathan Peterman Re-Signs With Bears

Veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman re-signed an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Bears on Thursday, according to a source. Peterman is a valued piece of Chicago's quarterback room and is now entering his seventh NFL season and second with the Bears. Justin Fields is the team's franchise signal-caller, but Peterman will head into this summer competing […]

Max Fried Likely To Land On Injured List

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) will likely go on the injured list after straining his hamstring on Opening Day on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. It wasn't the start that Fried's fantasy managers were hoping for, as he made it through just 3 1/3 innings before departing with the […]

Tylor Megill To Start On Saturday Against Marlins

With New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) opening the year on the 15-day injured list, right-hander Tylor Megill will now start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. The 27-year-old now becomes an attractive pickup in deeper leagues and a potential streamer this weekend. However, he'll need to pitch better than he did last […]

Ryan Pepiot Put On IL, Michael Grove To Start In Rotation

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot (oblique) is starting the 2023 regular season on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain, and Michael Grove will take his place on the Opening Day roster. It's a bummer for fantasy managers that already scooped up Pepiot in deeper leagues to begin the season. Oblique injuries […]

Corbin Carroll Hitting Seventh Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is starting in center field and is hitting seventh in the batting order on Opening Day on Thursday night against left-hander Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's not where fantasy managers want to see Carroll hitting, but he'll most likely hit higher in the lineup on a regular […]

Oscar Colas Not In Opening Day Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Oscar Colas is not in the team's starting lineup on Opening Day on Thursday. Instead, Romy Gonzalez will get the start in right field and bat ninth against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Eloy Jimenez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup for Chicago. Colas should […]

Hunter Brown Says He'll Start On Monday

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (back) said he is starting on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. General manager Dana Brown said that Brown was sitting at 94-98 mph with his fastball during his simulated game on Wednesday. "His cutter was back," Brown said. The 24-year-old has been dealing with lower-back tightness, but the injury wasn't […]