Bears Sign Justin Hardy

The Chicago Bears have signed free-agent wide receiver Justin Hardy. Hardy has played the first five seasons of his career with the Falcons and has 95 receptions for 946 yards and nine touchdowns for his career. Hardy had registered all nine scores from 2016-2018 but caught only 19 passes in 2019 before not playing at […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Delayed By COVID-19

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, but it was followed by a negative test on Monday. "Antoine tested positive, but today he tested negative, so we think it's a false positive," head coach Bruce Arians said. "That's the problem right now with these false positives, they're missing two […]

Andrew Vaughn (1B/OF, CWS) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 41% of leagues ANALYSIS: Like many young players, Vaughn had some trouble getting going when he broke camp with the White Sox. He was a hot commodity in leagues that drafted closer to the start of the season, but his .255 average with just one […]

K.J. Osborn Drawing Praise From Coaching Staff

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn heads into training camp after performing well in organized team activities and minicamp, according to coaches. The second-year receiver was relegated to playing only special teams during his rookie season, but he is working hard for a bigger opportunity. The Vikings recently added to their wide receivers room with […]

Packers Release Blake Bortles

The Green Bay Packers have announced they have released backup quarterback Blake Bortles. It's not that Bortles would have 'challenged' reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers for the starting job but could have competed for the backup job with untested prospect Jordan Love. The veteran passer is years removed from throwing 35 touchdowns in 2015 for the […]

Robbie Grossman (OF, DET) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Grossman is one of those guys that's always an afterthought, even in the deepest of leagues, when it comes to fantasy baseball. He's a career .249 hitter and had only had double-digit homers once in eight major league seasons.......prior to this year, that […]

Luke Weaver To Throw Bullpen Session Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (shoulder) will throw a 60-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. Weaver is making his way back from a right rotator cuff strain that landed him on the injured list in mid-May. The right-hander is making progress and could face live hitters soon, but he still has a ways to go […]

Abraham Toro Traded To The Mariners

Houston Astros infielder Abraham Toro and right-hander Joe Smith were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitchers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero. Toro is under team control for four more seasons and will have a chance to be the Mariners every day starting third baseman. He is slashing .211/.287/.385 with six home runs, […]

Aaron Rodgers Officially Reports To Camp

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was seen walking into the Packers team facility as training camp opens for the team on Tuesday. It has been a roller-coaster offseason between the Packers and the reigning MVP but perhaps this is the first sign that the soap opera is over....for now. Green Bay's front office and […]

Ketel Marte Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) will begin his minor league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday. Marte has been limited to side work in the last four weeks as he tries to return from a left hamstring strain, so his fantasy managers should be pretty happy that he's made the next […]

Phil Gosselin Hitting Third Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Phil Gosselin will start and hit third Tuesday night against the Rockies. Gosselin is by no means a household name and is slashing .229/.296/.292 this season but finds himself in the three-hole thanks to his production against left-handed pitching. With the Rockies trotting out left-handed starter Austin Gomber on Tuesday, […]

Trea Turner Injures Himself Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (undisclosed) appeared to injure himself on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies after he went from first to third base in the top of the first inning. Turner slid into third and didn't look comfortable, then went straight down the tunnel after scoring on first baseman Josh Bell's home run. […]

Can Kyle Tucker Cure His Road Woes?

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will start in right field and hit sixth Tuesday against the Mariners. The young slugger is on quite power binge right now, slugging .778 over his last 27 at-bats with four home runs and 11 runs batted in. Tucker is sporting a 1.000 OPS in the month of July but […]

Myles Straw's Offense Has Stalled

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw will start and hit eighth Tuesday against the Mariners. The 26-year-old is 4-for-24 (.166) over the last week and is slugging an anemic .189 over his last 15 games. Straw became a pleasant surprise in the month of June, hitting .330 with 11 runs batted in and 17 runs score […]

Ryan McMahon Returns On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon (leg) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday at third base. He's hitting sixth against Los Angeles Angels left-hander Jose Suarez. McMahon missed a couple of games this week with lower leg stiffness, but it wasn't a serious issue. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has been solid this year with […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Simulated Game On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) threw three innings in a simulated game on Tuesday. The Dodgers will see how Kershaw feels on Wednesday and that will determine their next plan of attack. Kershaw has been sidelined since July 7 with left forearm inflammation. The Dodgers could really use Kershaw with Trevor Bauer […]

Kendall Graveman, Rafael Montero Traded To Houston

The Seattle Mariners have traded pitchers Kendall Graveman and Rafael Montero to the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Abraham Toro and right-hander Joe Smith. The Astros upgrade their bullpen by acquiring Seattle's top reliever in Graveman. He has been fantastic this season, posting a 0.82 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 34:8 K:BB across 33 innings […]

Jake Odorizzi's Resurgence Has Hit A Snag

Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi will try and bounce back from two bad starts in a row when he takes the mound Wednesday against the Mariners. After the right-handed starter posted a stretch of allowing only four runs spanning 26 innings, Odorizzi (3-5) has allowed seven runs combined over his last two starts. Good news […]

Yuli Gurriel Slugging Only .284 In July

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will try and get his offensive game back on track and will hit third Tuesday against the Mariners. Gurriel has only two hits over his last 12 at-bats and is slugging a paltry .284 in the month of July. Fantasy teams may simply need for the calendar to turn […]

Rockies Release Matt Adams

The Colorado Rockies released first baseman Matt Adams on Tuesday. Manager Bud Black said releasing Adams gives the team a chance to look at younger players to close out the season. Rio Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque, but Black said that Alan Trejo and Ryan Vilade could see time with Colorado the rest of […]

Luis Garcia Has Hiccup Against Mariners

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia hit a small speed bump in his otherwise strong season, allowing five earned runs despite striking out nine hitters through 4 2/3 innings against the Mariners. Garcia (7-5) now has posted four excellent starts out his last six and his strikeout totals are going through the roof. Garcia has punched […]

Cody Bellinger Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday versus the San Francisco Giants. Bellinger has been dealing with hamstring tightness and sat out on Saturday, but pinch-hit on Sunday. Bellinger will be getting his first start of the season at first base on Tuesday and will bat fifth. Bellinger […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hopes To Return Next Week

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) is hoping to rejoin the team next week in Detroit after going on a short minor league rehab assignment this weekend. However, the Red Sox have yet to sign off on this plan. Gonzalez has been out since before the All-Star break with a right hamstring strain, and […]

Estevan Florial Sent Down To Triple-A

New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial was optioned down to the minors ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Rays. Florial went 4-for-14 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base in five games for New York, providing some much-needed depth for their depleted outfield. The 23-year-old is one to watch […]

Jose Urena Resumes Throwing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena (groin) has resumed throwing flat-round sessions, although he's not ready to start throwing off the slope of a mound just yet. Urena initially landed on the injured list on July 17 with tightness in his right groin, and he's coming along slowly in his rehab. The 29-year-old right-hander could […]

Justin Jackson Placed On COVID-19 Reserve List

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list. Jackson is entering training camp in a competition with Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree III to back up Austin Ekeler. It has already been reported that Jackson could be on the roster bubble, and being sidelined to begin training camp will […]

Clint Frazier Undergoes More Neurological Tests

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (dizziness) went through a series of neurological tests and the team is expected to give an update on Wednesday, Pete Caldera of USA Today reported. There is still no timetable for Frazier's return after he was put on the injured list prior to the All-Star break due to dizziness. […]

Matthew Boyd To Throw Off Mound This Weekend

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that left-hander Matthew Boyd (arm, neck) will throw off a mound for the first time this weekend. Boyd had previously been throwing on flat ground and doing long toss. He went on the injured list in mid-June with muscle discomfort in his left arm and has also dealt with […]

Marquez Callaway, Lil'Jordan Humphrey May Have Bigger Roles

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Marquez Callaway and Lil'Jordan Humphrey could see their roles increase in 2021, with star wideout Michael Thomas (ankle) expected to miss the first few months of the season. Provided the Saints don't bring in a veteran receiver, second-year pros Callaway and Humphrey will be tasked with filling in the void […]

Luis Severino Throws Live BP On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reported. The 27-year-old right-hander had a setback in his rehab from Tommy John surgery when he sustained a groin injury in June. Severino posted a 3.39 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 220 strikeouts […]