Baker Mayfield Drawing More Trade Interest

With the first round of the NFL draft coming on Thursday night, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is drawing more trade interest from a handful of teams. The Carolina Panthers are one of those teams, and the Seattle Seahawks might be another. A couple of unnamed teams could come forward, depending on how the draft […]

Dylan Carlson Back In Lineup Against Diamondbacks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (toe) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, batting sixth while serving as the designated hitter against right-hander Humberto Castellanos. Carlson left the game early on Wednesday against the New York Mets after jamming his toe, but he's good enough to serve as the […]

Steven Kwan Remains Out Of Lineup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Kwan left the game early on Sunday against the New York Yankees with right hamstring tightness and hasn't played since. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old will need a trip to the injured list. […]

Shohei Ohtani Getting First Breather Of The Season

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will get his first day off of the season on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians. Ohtani gave up two runs over five innings on the mound in the win over Cleveland on Wednesday while also going 3-for-5 at the plate with a double, RBI and a run scored. […]

Chris Sale Throws Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) threw a seven-pitch bullpen session off a mound earlier this week. Throwing off a mound was a significant step for Sale, although the Red Sox are obviously playing it conservative with his throwing progression. The 33-year-old left-hander has been playing catch since the middle of April, but […]

J.D. Martinez Aggravates Groin Injury, Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) aggravated his adductor injury while pulling into second base on Wednesday night and is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays as a result. Manager Alex Cora is hoping Martinez can start at some point this weekend against the Baltimore Orioles, but […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Not Playing Thursday

X-rays on Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s right foot on Wednesday night came back negative, according to manager Charlie Montoyo, but Guerrero is still "really sore," which is why he's getting the day off on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. There's a possibility that Guerrero could pinch hit on Thursday, depending […]

Jose Altuve On Track To Return Monday

Houston Astros general manager James Click said that second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) will head to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday and play a couple of rehab games with them before being activated from the injured list on Monday, barring any setbacks. Altuve went on the injured list on April 20 with a hamstring injury, […]

Kyle Tucker Sitting Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Tucker is just getting a normal day of rest, but fantasy managers need to make sure to move him to the bench in leagues that allow daily lineup moves. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger has three home runs and […]

Giants Exercise Dexter Lawrence's Fifth-Year Option

The New York Giants exercised the fifth-year option on defensive end Dexter Lawrence on Thursday, according to a source. In other Giants news, the team declined to pick up quarterback Daniel Jones' fifth-year option, as expected. Lawrence, who was the 17th overall pick in 2019, has played well as a pass-rusher and run defender in […]

Jets Could Still Trade For Deebo Samuel

The New York Jets could still pull off a trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel on Thursday, according to sources. It sets up the possibility of the ultimate draft-night drama, and it's quite possible that both teams are waiting to see what's available at pick No. 10 before pulling the trigger. The […]

Patriots Re-Sign Carl Davis

The New England Patriots re-signed nose tackle Carl Davis to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Davis will return for a third season in New England after recording 19 tackles (12 solo) and one sack in 17 games (four starts) for the Patriots last year. The 30-year-old will return to compete for a rotational role on […]

Broncos Sign Blessuan Austin

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent cornerback Blessuan Austin to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday after his three-day minicamp tryout, according to a source. Austin started 17 games over the last three seasons with the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks. The 25-year-old defensive back played in 11 games (one start) for the Seahawks last year […]

Giants Not Picking Up Daniel Jones' Fifth-Year Option

As expected, the New York Giants are not picking up quarterback Daniel Jones' fifth-year option, according to a source with knowledge of the team's plans. However, if Jones plays well in 2022, he'll have a chance to cash in with the franchise tag for the 2023 season. It was considered a reach when the Giants […]

Devin Booker Could Return For Game 6

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (hamstring) is making progress and could return for Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. The All-Star guard was expected to miss two-or-three weeks as of April 21. Although, it sounds like he is ahead of that timetable and could potentially return during this series. The Suns might […]

Kris Bryant, Brendan Rodgers Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) and second baseman Brendan Rodgers (back) are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bryant was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with back soreness, so this will be his third straight game on the sidelines. Sam Hilliard will get the start in […]

Stephen Curry Notches 30 Points In Victory

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry returned to the starting five for Wednesday's Game 5 matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The All-Star guard was coming off the bench, but moved back into the starting unit to close out the series. He finished with 30 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the four-point victory. The […]

Final 2022 NFL Draft Mock - Round One Draft Pick Predictions

The NFL Draft is just hours away, as teams prepare to make franchise-altering decisions in constructing their rosters. While the Super Bowl is the ultimate sports spectacle, no event is more important to reaching that goal than the NFL Draft. The World Champion Los Angeles Rams famously traded for Matthew Stafford and Jalen Ramsey, but […]

Max Kepler Homers Twice Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler knocked two home runs in Wednesday's victory over the Detroit Tigers. In addition to the solo shots, he also walked in four plate appearances. Kepler now has three consecutive multi-hit games amid a four-game hit streak, with three homers in his last two contests. For the season, he's slashing .263/.391/.509 […]

Adalberto Mondesi Has A Torn ACL

Kansas City Royals president of baseball operations Dayton Moore said that shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) has a torn ACL in his left knee. The Royals officially placed Mondesi on the 10-day injured list on Thursday and recalled outfielder Kyle Isbel and infielder Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Omaha in corresponding moves. Right-hander Brady Singer was also […]

Nikola Jokic Would Sign Supermax Extension

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic mentioned that he would sign a supermax extension if offered by the organization. The reigning MVP appears to enjoy it in Denver and would love to stay with the organization long term. He is eligible to receive the largest supermax contract in NBA history. The deal would be worth $254 […]

Steven Matz Avoids Loss To Mets

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz managed to avoid a loss to his former team Wednesday, as the lefty allowed four runs on six hits and two walks in four innings to the New York Mets. He struck out six batters. Matz is still seeking his first quality start of the year, having maxed […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Sit Out Second Round

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (knee) is expected to miss the entire second round of the postseason against the Boston Celtics. He suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain during the first round series versus Chicago. At this point, it's uncertain if Middleton will be able to return this postseason at all. This is a tough […]

Texans Exploring A Trade To Secure Another Top-10 Pick

The Houston Texans have the No. 3 overall pick of the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, but they've been exploring a trade back up for a second top-10 pick, according to league sources. If the right player is available, Houston is trying to position themselves to move their second first-round pick […]

Joe Ryan Dominates Wednesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan turned in a dominant outing against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, giving up just one hit and one walk in seven sparkling innings. He struck out nine batters and earned his third win of the season. Through four starts in 2022, Ryan has a 1.17 ERA and 0.70 WHIP […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/28/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have a 9-game slate on DK and a 10-game slate on FD, as FD has the BOS/TOR game that starts at 3:07 pmEST. It's an early slate, so get that cup of coffee going to help build those lineups. […]

Jaguars Finding No Takers For No. 1 Pick

The Jacksonville Jaguars are still hoping that they can find a way to trade the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL draft, but they continue to find no takers, according to a league source. The Jaguars said last week that they've narrowed their field of potential first overall picks to four players. General manager […]

Jamal Murray Expected To Start Slow Next Season

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (knee) was unable to suit up for his team during the postseason. He was close to playing in the playoffs, but the Nuggets decided to take the cautious approach. The All-Star guard should be ready to play by the beginning of next season. However, head coach Mike Malone mentioned Murray […]

Alek Manoah Looks To Stay Strong Against Boston

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah is set to start Thursday afternoon's contest against the Boston Red Sox, seeking to continue a hot start that has seen him go 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through three starts and 18 innings. He has struck out 18 batters. The only blip of trouble […]

Zach LaVine Likely To Undergo Surgery

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) is likely to undergo surgery with the team eliminated from the postseason. His left knee has been bothering him basically all year, but LaVine has been playing through the issue. LaVine mentioned that he was around 50 percent healthy on a good day. He wanted to tough it out […]