No Timetable For Chidobe Awuzie

There is no timetable for Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (knee), who tore his ACL on Halloween last year, but he's confident he'll regain the skills that made him the team's traveling No. 1 cornerback in 2023. "I think my physical capability won't drop off. I feel confident I can come back 100 percent. And […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Cody Thompson

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed wide receiver Cody Thompson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Originally an undrafted free agent out of Toledo, Thompson first signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 before joining Seattle's practice squad later that year. He also spent time on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad before re-signing with Seattle. He […]

Buccaneers Sign Ryan Neal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. The Seahawks rescinded their $2.627 million one-year tender to Neal as a restricted free agent after they signed former New York Giants safety Julian Love in free agency. Neal has played in 43 games (19 starts) since […]

Michael Woods II Likely To Miss 2023 Season

A Cleveland Browns spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II (Achilles) suffered a ruptured Achilles and will need surgery, likely causing him to miss all of the 2023 season. Woods suffered the devastating injury recently while working out in Texas with quarterback Deshaun Watson. It's a tough break for last […]

Jets Likely Stuck With Zach Wilson As Backup

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is likely to be the team's backup QB in 2023. "He's our No. 2. I really still think Zach has a future in this league to be a really good quarterback. I really do. He has the work ethic. He has the mindset, and he's coming in here to […]

Austin Ekeler Wants To Stay With Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler isn't happy about the team's attitude toward a new contract, but he still has another year left on his deal and ultimately wants to stay with the team. "I kind of got punched in the face when the Chargers basically said we don't want to talk about extensions […]

Trevor Siemian To Visit With Bengals Wednesday

Former Chicago Bears quarterback Trevor Siemian, who has been considered a very valuable asset in every QB room he's been a part of, will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday, according to a source. Siemian was released in March after needing surgery last season for an oblique injury that he suffered in Week 12. […]

Daniel Hudson Not Making Progress

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson's (knee) surgically repaired knee isn't bouncing back like the team had hoped, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's not exactly a setback since he's still throwing, but Hudson isn't making progress. It's not a worst-case scenario or anything, but it's still disappointing news for the 36-year-old right-hander or […]

Brett Baty Going For Tests On His Thumb

New York Mets third base prospect Brett Baty (thumb) left Triple-A Syracuse's game early on Tuesday with right thumb soreness after a swing. He will get tests on his thumb done on Wednesday, so fantasy managers will want to check back then for more information. The 23-year-old nearly made the Opening Day roster out of […]

Gunnar Henderson Dealing With Sore Hand

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson (hand) was out of the starting lineup on Tuesday because he's dealing with a sore right hand from a play on Monday night after it swelled up on him a little bit during the game, according to manager Brandon Hyde. "He's fine, just it's tender," Hyde said. Henderson is […]

Kenta Maeda Leaves With Arm Fatigue Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (arm) left his start early on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins due to fatigue. Otherwise, Maeda said he was feeling fine and expects to make his next start. Manager Rocco Baldelli also isn't concerned. The 34-year-old was making his first start since having Tommy John surgery in August of […]

Brett Baty Injures Hand In Triple-A Game

New York Mets third base prospect Brett Baty (hand) left Triple-A Syracuse's game early on Tuesday after having his right hand looked at by a trainer following a swing. The Mets and fantasy managers that have Baty stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues are hoping it's nothing serious, as the 23-year-old came into Tuesday's game hitting .357 […]

Anthony Rizzo Being Rested Against Lefty

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is taking the day off on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Matt Strahm. With Rizzo out, DJ LeMahieu will start at first base and hit leadoff for the Yankees. Rizzo connected on his first home run of the season in the series-opening win against the Phillies […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting In Center Field Again

New York Yankees utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Matt Strahm and the Philadelphia Phillies. Kiner-Falefa is starting in center field again and hitting seventh in the batting order. The 28-year-old has started in center field in two of the last three games. Aaron Hicks is in left […]

Bo Bichette Hits First Home Run Of The Season

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hit his first home run of the season in Monday's 9-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Bichette finished the game 2-for-5 with a strikeout and is now hitting .421 (8-for-19) with a double, home run, two RBI and three runs scored in the early going in four games. […]

Daniel Bard Throws Bullpen Session

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (anxiety), who is on the injured list while dealing with anxiety, remains with the team and has been working on his mechanics. Manager Bud Black said that Bard reached 96 mph during a bullpen session on April 1, which gave the team hope that the mechanical fixes are taking […]

Twins Home Opener Postponed On Thursday

The Minnesota Twins announced on Tuesday that their home opener against the Houston Astros on Thursday has been postponed until Friday "due to the upcoming weather forecast, which calls for snow and cold temperature." Right-hander Sonny Gray was scheduled to start Thursday's home opener while being opposed by Houston right-hander Jose Urquidy. The two starters […]

Kyle Gibson Now Starting Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that right-hander Kyle Gibson will be moved up to start on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. Gibson had been originally scheduled to start on Wednesday, but he'll be on regular rest on Tuesday because of the off day last Friday. Tyler Wells was scheduled to go on Tuesday, but he was […]

Max Kepler Sitting Out Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Kepler departed Monday's game early with soreness in his right knee, and although the injury isn't expected to land him on the injured list, he'll take the day off. Trevor Larnach is starting in right field and […]

Marlins Put Johnny Cueto, Joey Wendle On Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (biceps) on the 15-day injured list and infielder Joey Wendle (intercostal) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Cueto is dealing with right biceps tightness after leaving his start early on Monday, while Wendle is sidelined with a right intercostal strain. Pitchers Braxton Garrett and Daniel Castano, […]

Raiders Sign Brian Hoyer

The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent quarterback Brian Hoyer to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to the team. Hoyer spent the last three seasons serving as a backup with the New England Patriots, but he'll now reunite with his former offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels, who is Vegas' head coach. The 37-year-old is entering […]

Evan Longoria Hits First Homer Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season, an RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in Monday night's 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. Longoria is now hitting .273 (3-for-11) with a double, home run, RBI and three runs scored in the first four games […]

Ryan Pepiot Could Resume Throwing, Bobby Miller Building Up

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ryan Pepiot (oblique) could start throwing again as soon as next week, with his oblique injury not believed to be serious. Meanwhile, pitching prospect Bobby Miller (shoulder) remains in Arizona and is building up his stamina in extended spring training after he was limited by shoulder soreness at the start of […]

Freddie Freeman Has Big Game Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in a 13-4 beatdown of the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. It's really no surprise that Freeman has gone 8-for-19 (.421) with a double to begin the season, but the left-handed slugger is still searching for his […]

Brandon Pfaadt Hit Hard In First Triple-A Start

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt gave up five runs in 3 2/3 innings while serving up four home runs in his first start of the season for Triple-A Reno on Sunday. It's not the way Arizona's top pitching prospect wanted to start his 2023 season, although he didn't give up a single walk […]

Kevin Ginkel Tipping His Pitches?

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel thinks he might have been tipping his pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Saturday, and he's planning to make some adjustments to the way he holds the ball in his glove before his delivery. The Athletic's Eno Sarris tweeted screenshots of Ginkel before he delivered the baseball that […]

Madison Bumgarner's Arm Checks Out Fine

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner (arm) is on track to make his next scheduled start after an MRI exam on his left arm showed no structural damage, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Bumgarner is just dealing with a little fatigue in his arm. He'll throw a typical between-starts bullpen session this week, and barring a […]

Jose Leclerc Still In The Mix For Saves

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc was expected to be the team's primary closer when the season started, but left-hander Will Smith picked up the first save on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Bruce Bochy said he likes the versatility of his bullpen and indicated that he could use any of his closing […]

Max Fried Put On IL, Bryce Elder Recalled

The Atlanta Braves officially placed left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a strained left hamstring and recalled right-hander Bryce Elder from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Fried's IL placement was backdated to April 1. The 29-year-old southpaw injured his hamstring on Opening Day last Thursday, although he's expected […]

Patriots Have Shopped Mac Jones

Updating an ongoing story, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has shopped quarterback Mac Jones to multiple teams this offseason, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. It comes after an earlier report suggesting that Belichick was very upset with the fact that Jones went outside the organization last year for suggestions […]