Michael Brantley Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker all but confirmed on Tuesday that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) will start the 2023 season on the injured list. Brantley had surgery on his right shoulder last August and has been taking it slow during spring training. He also missed some valuable time in camp while he was away from […]

Yordan Alvarez To Make Spring Debut On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Thursday, according to manager Dusty Baker. Alvarez has yet to play in a spring game while battling through left hand soreness in camp, but he's ready to go now and should be ready for Opening Day, barring a setback […]

Merrill Kelly Starting WBC Final For Team USA

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has been confirmed as the starter for Team USA against Team Japan on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic final. Kelly's last outing in the WBC came last Wednesday against Team Colombia, when he allowed two runs in three innings of work. The 34-year-old right-hander will draw another […]

Yu Darvish Won't Start WBC Final Against Team USA

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish, who was originally scheduled to start against Team USA in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic championship game, will no longer get the nod. Instead, it will be left-hander Shoto Imanaga toeing the rubber for Japan. Even though Darvish won't get the start, he could be available for an inning […]

Triston Casas Day-To-Day With Finger Pain

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (finger) was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game with left fifth finger pain and is considered day-to-day. The injury isn't too serious, and the Red Sox expect Casas to return to spring action in a day or two. Fantasy managers won't need to worry about the 23-year-old not […]

Mike Hughes Lands Two-Year Deal With Falcons

Free-agent cornerback Mike Hughes finalized an undisclosed two-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, according to a source. The former first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2018 is now heading to the NFC South after spending the 2022 campaign playing for the Detroit Lions. In 16 games (six starts) last year, he had […]

Colts In The Mix For Lamar Jackson?

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly aren't one of the teams that don't have any interest in negotiating with Baltimore Ravens franchise-tagged quarterback Lamar Jackson. Because he's on the non-exclusive franchise tag, he can negotiate a contract with other teams. The 26-year-old could be a good fit for the Colts, who haven't had a QB start back-to-back […]

Masataka Yoshida Has Big Game To Help Japan Advance

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida played a huge part in Team Japan's come-from-behind 6-5 victory over Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic semifinal on Monday evening. Yoshida went 3-for-4 with a game-tying, three-run home run, a run scored and a walk to help Japan advance to the championship game on Tuesday against Team […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Pitch In WBC Final

Team Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama won't rule out Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani being available to pitch in relief in a potential championship game against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic final on Tuesday. First, Team Japan must come from behind to beat Team Mexico in the semifinals on Monday night. The […]

Julio Urias Expected To Start Friday's Cactus League Game

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias was removed from Team Mexico's active roster because he won't pitch again in the World Baseball Classic, but he remains with the team as they play Team Japan in the semifinals on Monday night. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Urias is expected to start Friday's Cactus League game. The […]

Orlando Arcia Will Be Opening Day Shortstop

Atlanta Braves infielder Orlando Arcia will be the team's Opening Day shortstop after the team sent both Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. Ehire Adrianza will serve as a utility infielder. Arcia hasn't really stood out on offense in spring training, but the Braves would like both Grissom and Shewmake to […]

Braves To Option Vaughn Grissom, Braden Shewmake

The Atlanta Braves will option both shortstops Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett to begin the 2023 regular season. Grissom entered spring training as an early favorite to open the year as Atlanta's starting shortstop, but instead it's expected to be veteran Orlando Arcia. Grissom hit an impressive .291/.353/.440 with a .792 OPS, […]

Ravens Host Nelson Agholor On A Visit

The Baltimore Ravens hosted free-agent wide receiver Nelson Agholor on a visit. Baltimore's search for more receiving help continues. As things currently stand, Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay and James Proche II are their top three wideouts, so the Ravens will certainly add to the position via free agency and/or the upcoming draft in April. Agholor, […]

Texans Reach Agreement With Devin Singletary

The Houston Texans reached an agreement to sign former Buffalo Bills free-agent running back Devin Singletary to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Singletary will give the Texans an additional weapon alongside Dameon Pierce, who thoroughly impressed in his rookie season in 2022 before going down with an injury. The 25-year-old has […]

Eloy Jimenez Leaves Game Early With Calf Cramp

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (calf) left the team's Cactus League game against the Arizona Diamondbacks early on Monday with a cramp in his right calf, according to the team. Fantasy managers should consider Jimenez day-to-day for now, and he shouldn't be in any danger of missing Opening Day at the end of this […]

Texans Sign Dalton Schultz To One-Year Deal

The Houston Texans are signing free-agent tight end Dalton Schultz to a one-year deal worth up to $9 million on Monday, according to sources. Schultz has 198 catches and 17 touchdowns over the last three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and is only 26 years old. The former fourth-round selection by the Cowboys in 2018 […]

O.J. Howard Signs With Raiders

Free-agent tight end O.J. Howard signed an undisclosed deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday after visiting with the team. With Darren Waller now in New York and Foster Moreau currently on the open market, Howard joins Jesper Horsted and Cole Fotheringham as the tight ends on roster in Vegas. Howard, a former first-round […]

Brooks Lee Receives Praise

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Brooks Lee has had a near-perfect big-league camp this spring eight months after he was drafted, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. However, last year's first-rounder was optioned to minor-league camp on Saturday. The 22-year-old hit just .189/.231/.243 with two doubles and four RBI in 39 plate appearances this spring while logging […]

Jose Miranda's Arm Showing Improvement

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Jose Miranda's (shoulder) throwing arm is showing improvement in camp and he's expected to start the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday at first base, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Miranda has been the designated hitter in all 10 of his spring games after being shut down last month with right shoulder […]

Byron Buxton Looking Good For Opening Day

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is looking good and is nearing 50 at-bats in live batting practice and minor-league games this spring. He went 0-for-2 with two walks in a minor-league game on Sunday, the third contest he's played in four days. Buxton has yet to play center field, but president of baseball operations […]

Jorge Polanco, Alex Kirilloff Could Miss Opening Day

Opening Day is in doubt for Minnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) and outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist). Polanco hasn't graduated from batting practice to exhibition games in camp after missing the final 58 games in 2022 with a bone bruise in his left knee. Kirilloff took two at-bats in a minor-league game over the weekend, […]

Phillies Release Mark Appel

The Philadelphia Phillies released right-hander Mark Appel on Monday. The former No. 1 overall pick back in 2013 finally made his big-league debut last year and allowed two earned runs on nine hits while walking three and striking out five in 10 1/3 innings over six relief appearances. However, he dealt with right elbow inflammation […]

Diamondbacks Option Tommy Henry To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned pitching prospect Tommy Henry to Triple-A Reno on Monday. There was a chance that Henry would get a look as a long reliever on the Opening Day roster, but it's now apparent that the team wants to continue developing him as a starter on the farm. Arizona's final starting rotation spot […]

Yoan Moncada Day-To-Day With Bruised Rib

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (rib) is being listed as day-to-day with a bruised rib that he suffered in an outfield collision while playing for Team Cuba in the World Baseball Classic against Team USA. Moncada avoided a concussion after colliding with teammate Luis Robert Jr. on Sunday evening. Both Moncada and Robert […]

Garrett Mitchell Back In Cactus League Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (hamstring) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. Mitchell is starting in center field and is hitting leadoff for the Brew Crew. The 24-year-old will return to action after missing a week and a half due to right hamstring […]

Dolphins Exercise Tua Tagovailoa's Fifth-Year Option

The Miami Dolphins announced on Monday that they have officially exercised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option. The move will guarantee him $23.2 million in 2024. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise, though, as the organization has continued to say that Tagovailoa remains in their long-term plans despite the fact that he suffered two […]

Titans Finalizing Deal With Sean Murphy-Bunting

The Tennessee Titans are finalizing a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with free-agent cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting on Monday, according to sources. Murphy-Bunting is only 25 years old and has already won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his fourth year in the NFL in 2022, he had 31 tackles (19 […]

Panthers Rookie QB To See Plenty Of Reps

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that their rookie quarterback that will be drafted with the first overall pick is "going to get a lot of reps" to give him a chance to start right away in 2023. This shouldn't come as a huge surprise, as the Panthers gave away the farm to put […]

Cowboys Were In On Jerry Jeudy

The Dallas Cowboys were in on Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy before landing wideout Brandin Cooks from the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Broncos have been seeking a first-rounder in exchange for Jeudy, so the Cowboys gave up a fifth-rounder in this year's draft and a sixth-rounder in 2024 to land Cooks instead. Dallas […]

Raiders Hosting O.J. Howard For A Visit

The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting former first-round tight end O.J. Howard for a visit, according to sources. As the Raiders look to replace Darren Waller after they traded him to the New York Giants last week, Howard is a pass-catcher who can help stretch opposing defenses. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer made 10 starts […]