Luis Matos Moves Up To Second In Batting Order Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos is being moved up to the two-hole in a matchup against Padres left-hander Blake Snell on Thursday. Matos debuted out of the two-spot on June 14 but has since hit no higher than fifth in his six ensuing starts. The 21-year-old has more than held his own through his […]

Mike Gesicki Could Be A Great Fit In New England

Patriots.com's Evan Lazar writes that New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki was great to watch during spring workouts. He is a natural pass-catcher and a fluid mover despite his size at 6-foot-6, 245 pounds. Gesicki can run the seam, win foot races across the field, has a large catch radius, and surprised Lazar with […]

Kayshon Boutte Needs To Get Healthy

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (undisclosed) missed some time during offseason practices with an undisclosed injury, and he's still trying to get his burst back after suffering a significant ankle injury in college. Boutte showed some juice in positional drills this offseason, but it didn't exactly translate to team periods. The sixth-round […]

Kendrick Bourne Looks Bought In

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne looks bigger and more bought into what the team is doing this offseason. His energy and chemistry with quarterback Mac Jones has also been great this offseason, with Jones hitting Bourne in stride on in-breaking routes for catch-and-run opportunities in practices. There was speculation earlier in the offseason […]

Tyquan Thornton Misses Practice Time With Injury

New England Patriots second-year wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (undisclosed) had one strong practice in the offseason and then sat out the rest of the spring due to an undisclosed soft-tissue injury, according to ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss. Thornton is the only real field-stretcher on the roster, so the team needs him to stay healthy or […]

Marcelo Mayer Hits Fourth Double-A Home Run

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer hit his fourth home run of the season since being promoted to Double-A Portland. He missed a home run in his previous at-bat, being robbed at the fence by outfielder Johan Rojas in the at-bat before his home run. After starting the season with a .890 OPS in […]

Evan Carter Flirts With Cycle In Return

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Evan Carter nearly hit for the cycle in his return to Double-A Frisco after being sidelined for three weeks by a right wrist injury. In four at-bats, Carter hit his fifth home run of the season, his second triple, and a single, missing a double to complete the cycle. The top […]

Colt Keith Notches 48th RBI

Detroit Tigers minor-league infielder Colt Keith drove in his 48th run of the season in a 1-for-4 showing for Double-A Erie. He has been one of this year's biggest risers, slashing .321/.390/.586 with 14 home runs, 42 runs, and two stolen bases. While Tigers president Scott Harris announced Monday in a media session that he'd […]

Curtis Mead Starting Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Curtis Mead (wrist) is beginning a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Thursday. The No. 24 overall prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline, hasn't played for Triple-A Durham since April 29 due to his injury, but he's getting closer to a return. The 22-year-old is one of […]

Ezequiel Tovar Back From Paternity List

The Colorado Rockies announced on Thursday that they have reinstated shortstop Ezequiel Tovar from the paternity list and optioned infielder Connor Kaiser to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Tovar should be back in the team's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. Colorado has an off day on […]

Brewers Option Trevor Megill To Minors

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned relief pitcher Trevor Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. A corresponding roster move will come prior to the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Megill has had his share of struggles in his first year in Milwaukee, posting a 4.91 ERA (2.19 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, seven walks and 20 […]

Sean Murphy Could Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) could return to the lineup at some point this weekend against the Cincinnati Reds, but he remains out for the series finale against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Travis d'Arnaud is behind the plate again and batting sixth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. If Murphy, who hasn't played […]

Will Brennan Sitting Out Thursday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday as the team takes on the visiting Oakland Athletics. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after Brennan was removed from Wednesday's contest early after injuring his left shoulder while making a diving play in the outfield. The 25-year-old is […]

Dallas Keuchel Signs Minor-League Deal With Twins

The Minnesota Twins are signing free-agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel to a minor-league deal on Thursday. The Twins are throwing a flier out there on Keuchel, who hasn't pitched in the majors since last September with the Texas Rangers. He pitched for the Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox last year and was not effective […]

Reese McGuire Lands On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed catcher Reese McGuire (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right-oblique strain that he suffered on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins. In corresponding moves, the team put outfielder Alex Verdugo on the bereavement list, added pitcher Brandon Walter and catcher Caleb Hamilton and moved Yu Chang […]

Alex Verdugo Placed On Bereavement List

The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Alex Verdugo on the bereavement list on Thursday. The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports that Verdugo will rejoin the team next Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. With Verdugo out on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan, Jarren Duran will start in center field and hit leadoff […]

Bailey Zappe The Clear Backup In New England

With New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looking much more comfortable running the offense this offseason after last year's disappointment, second-year backup Bailey Zappe was clearly in the backup role during offseason practices. He rarely worked with the starting offensive line. However, Zappe may have the upper hand on Jones with his ability to hit […]

Mac Jones' Command As A Field General Has Improved

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' confidence running the offense is returning after a disappointing sophomore year in 2022. Patriots.com's Evan Lazar writes that Jones' command as a field general at the line of scrimmage is light years ahead of where it was last year. He's already making pre-snap adjustments to protections and routes with […]

Kyle Harrison - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Kyle Harrison, SP, San Francisco Giants ANALYSIS: Considered one of the top prep arms available in the 2020 draft, Harrison fell to the Giants in the third round as he sought a big signing bonus to pass over his commitment to UCLA. The Giants met those demands, signing Harrison for just short of a […]

SirVocea Dennis Impressing The Coaching Staff

Tampa Bay Buccaneers reserve inside linebacker K.J. Britt has been overshadowed by rookie fifth-rounder SirVocea Dennis during offseason workouts. Dennis has made standout plays in coverage, including two pick-sixes and some pass breakups in rookie minicamp and organized team activities that were open to the media. Britt had his moments during mandatory minicamp as well. […]

Dee Delaney Has Been Starting At Nickel Corner

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have three defensive backs vying for the starting nickelback job this year that has been vacated with Antoine Winfield Jr. moving back to free safety. Veteran Dee Delaney has been the starter throughout the offseason program, and he's seen game action at nickel, outside cornerback and safety in his career. Sixth-round […]

Ryan Jensen Impresses At Minicamp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen (knee), who missed all of last year with a serious knee injury, looked impressive while running and doing work on the blocking sleds during the team's recent mandatory minicamp practices. Jensen tore three ligaments in his knee, but he was able to avoid surgery and eventually was active in […]

Aaron Stinnie Works At Minicamp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Aaron Stinnie (knee) was able to do some running and work on the blocking sleds without any signs of a limp during the team's mandatory minicamp practices. It's notable after Stinnie missed all of last season with a torn ACL and MCL that he suffered in a preseason game against […]

Chuck Clark Suffers Torn ACL

Further testing has confirmed that New York Jets safety Chuck Clark (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL during offseason practice earlier this month, according to sources. The Jets signed former Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos after Clark got hurt, and Amos will now likely step into a prominent role in New York's secondary with […]

Victim Willing To Press Charges Against Tyreek Hill

The victim in an alleged assault involving Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is willing to press charges, according to a new Miami-Dade Police report that details the incident. Although the incident report doesn't name Hill or the alleged victim, officers described the incident as an argument that turned physical. The incident report claims it […]

MMA DFS Value Picks - UFC Jacksonville: Emmett vs. Topuria (Premium Content)

Yes, this is the second non-numbered UFC event but we're moving away from the dreadful Apex for this one, so that's already a massive win. Last Saturday delivered an action-packed evening that ended in an absolute climax. The headlining event brought all of the goodies and then some. We can only hope that's the case […]

Khris Middleton Declines $40.4 Million Player Option

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has declined his $40.4 million player option and will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that a return to the Bucks on a new deal remains a possibility for Middleton. With him soon turning 32 and having a lengthy injury history, Middleton is looking […]

Mike Muscala Shipped To Washington

Center Mike Muscala was traded to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday by the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal. He'll be packing his bags for a second time in mere months after being a trade deadline acquisition from Oklahoma City. Muscala suited up in 20 games for the Celtics, averaging 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Julio Urias, Eduardo Rodriguez, Carlos Rodon, Triston McKenzie, Kenta Maeda

Every MLB season brings a flurry of injuries to fantasy baseball pitchers. The 2023 season is no different, meaning fantasy managers need to stay diligent and keep up to date with the latest injury headlines. Julio Urias, Eduardo Rodriguez, Carlos Rodon, Triston McKenzie, and Kenta Maeda are among the banged-up pitchers that could affect fantasy […]

Danilo Gallinari Joins Wizards In Trade

The Washington Wizards acquired Danilo Gallinari from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade on Wednesday. The Italian veteran moves on from Beantown after just one season and without making a single appearance for the team. Gallinari signed a two-year, $13.3 million deal with the Celtics last offseason but tore his left ACL in September […]