Chargers, Travis Benjamin Parting Ways

The Los Angeles Chargers and wide receiver Travis Benjamin have mutually agreed to part ways after the team met with Benjamin's agent, Ron Butler, at the scouting combine, according to a source. The 30-year-old has been with the Bolts since the 2016 season. His best season with the Chargers came in 2016 when he had […]

Luis Urias Will Take Batting Practice Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (wrist) continues to progress from hamate surgery. Manager Craig Counsell said he should play in games at some point, but his status for Opening Day is still up in the air. Urias was set to compete for the starting shortstop position for the Brewers in 2020. The recent injury has […]

Josh Jacobs Expected To Be More Involved In Passing Game

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock said he expects running back Josh Jacobs to be more heavily involved in the passing game in "Phase 2" of his development in his sophomore season. Jacobs led all rookie running backs with 1,150 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, but he had only 20 receptions on the season, […]

Adrian Houser's Removal For Precautionary Measures

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (thumb) said his exit during Monday's B game against the White Sox was "just a precautionary move." Houser left the field with a trainer accompanying him, which set some alarm within the organization. It appears as if the Brewers were just playing it safe, and he seems to have […]

Bengals To Use Franchise Tag On A.J. Green

The Cincinnati Bengals plan to use the franchise tag on wide receiver A.J. Green, according to sources. The tag for receivers is estimated to be worth around $18.5 million, and the two sides will have until July 15 to reach a long-term extension. Green's 8,907 receiving yards rank fourth in the NFL since he entered […]

Brett Anderson Scratched With Illness

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Padres due to flu-like symptoms. Shelby Miller was plugged in to take his spot. Missing one spring start likely won't impact Anderson's readiness for the start of the season. Anderson signed a one-year deal with the Brewers after posting a […]

Rams Will Continue To Manage Todd Gurley's Workload

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead thought that running back Todd Gurley's load management last season worked well. The expectation is that Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson will spell Gurley more often early in the 2020 season, with Gurley's workload increasing as the season goes along. Improving the offensive line will also go a […]

Giants Don't Think Evan Engram Can Stay Healthy

The New York Giants don't think that tight end Evan Engram can ever stay healthy, according to an inside source. As a result, the source thinks that Engram is a trade candidate during the season. That's a problem, considering Rhett Ellison (concussion) is considering retirement. Kaden Smith is behind him on the tight end depth […]

Eagles Love Dallas Goedert

The Philadelphia Eagles love tight end Dallas Goedert, and the sky will continue to be the limit for him despite the presence of Zach Ertz. ESPN.com's Matthew Berry expects the Eagles to continue to find more ways to keep Goedert involved in the passing game in 2020. Given the lack of quality depth at tight […]

Miles Sanders Could Be Part Of Committee In 2020

The Philadelphia Eagles still want to use a running-back-by-committee in 2020, including running back Miles Sanders. One of the Eagles coaches said that the team really missed Jordan Howard down the stretch of last season when he was injured. Sanders, a rookie in 2019, finished with 179 carries for 818 yards (4.6 yards per carry) […]

Jordan Akins Could Have Big Role In 2020

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins was mentioned as a tight end to keep an eye on at the scouting combine last week. Darren Fells is expected to move on in free agency, but the Texans feel that they can get the same kind of production from Akins, if not more. In his second season […]

Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson, Bryce Love Will Have Roles

Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson and Bryce Love, who was injured all of last year, are all expected to have roles in what is expected to be a running-back-by-committee approach to begin the season. Head coach Ron Rivera has always been the kind of coach to use multiple running backs, and he […]

Matt LaFleur Likes Allen Lazard

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talked wide receiver Allen Lazard up at the scouting combine last week. A source that ESPN.com's Matthew Berry trusts also said that Lazard spent Thanksgiving last year with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the two have become very close. Green Bay will surely go out and add some pass-catchers […]

Chris Sale Suffers Elbow Soreness, Sent For MRI

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) experienced elbow soreness a day after throwing his scheduled bullpen session. Sale has been sent for an MRI but the team is still waiting on the results from Dr. Andrews, while interim manager Ron Roenicke acknowledged that it is a concern with the left-hander. Sale will be […]

Aaron Jones May Have More Competition For Touches

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he needed both running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams, but that ideally the team would add a third body to the backfield. Jones had a breakout season and was the bell-cow back once Williams was injured in 2019. He finished third in fantasy points behind Christian […]

Marc Leishman A Former Champion At Bay Hill

Marc Leishman is off to a fantastic start this year. The "Big Aussie" found the winner's circle at the Farmers Insurance Open at the end of January and this week heads to a Bay Hill course on which he won the 2017 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Much has been made about Leishman's hot putting week at […]

Austin Ekeler Could See 20 Touches A Game

Los Angeles Chargers impending restricted free-agent running back Austin Ekeler should be a fantasy star in 2020 if Melvin Gordon departs in free agency. The Chargers see Ekeler as a 17-20 touch-per-game player, and not just as a runner, as they love him out of the backfield and lined up in the slot as a […]

Edwin Encarnacion Returns To Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (back) will return to action on Tuesday. Encarnacion was removed prior to last Thursday’s contest with back stiffness. Manager Rick Renteria said that his removal from the lineup was precautionary and it’s a good sign to see the 37 year-old back in the lineup. Encarnacion will help owners […]

Redskins Unlikely To Trade Out Of No. 2 Pick

The Washington Redskins are unlikely to trade out of the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft. ESPN's Todd McShay gave it a 10-15 percent chance that the Redskins trade back in the draft. Washington is widely expected to stay put at No. 2 and select Ohio State defensive end Chase Young with that […]

Redskins Believe In Dwayne Haskins

The Washington Redskins believe quarterback Dwayne Haskins needs to work on getting the ball out quicker, but that he can make all the necessary throws. They like his pocket presence and have expressed a lot of confidence in his potential. Haskins has been working hard in the offseason and taking it very seriously. ESPN.com's Matthew […]

Lions Won't Draft Tua Tagovailoa

The Detroit Lions will not select Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in this year's draft, according to a source that ESPN.com's Matthew Berry highly trusts. Berry said there is "no chance" that happens. The Lions have the No. 3 pick behind the Bengals at No. 1 and Redskins at No. 2. Cincinnati is expected to take […]

Panthers May Still Move On From Cam Newton

The Carolina Panthers have stated that they are behind quarterback Cam Newton, but ESPN.com's Matthew Berry isn't so sure. According to insiders, the Panthers don't want to just give Newton away, but they would deal him if a reasonable offer was made. It's less of a sure thing that Newton is the team's starting quarterback […]

Broncos Looking At Free-Agent Running Backs

The Denver Broncos are doing their due diligence on this year's free-agent crop of running backs, according to sources. Adding another running back wouldn't necessarily mean a lesser role for running back Phillip Lindsay, but it would definitely be bad news for Royce Freeman, who saw his role shrink towards the end of last year. […]

Steven Matz Sent Home Early Tuesday Due To Illness

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz was sent home early Tuesday due to an illness. He will miss a bullpen session today but expects to stay on schedule for a Grapefruit League start on Friday. Matz is currently in a competition with Michael Wacha for the Mets fifth rotation spot. Matz has started off […]

Brendan McKay To Make Spring Debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay (shoulder) is scheduled to make his spring training debut on Friday against the Twins. McKay is slightly behind the other pitchers in camp but still has time to be ready for Opening Day if he can avoid any setbacks. The 24-year-old two-way star made his big league […]

Brad Miller Day-to-Day With a Back Issue

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/utility player Brad Miller is dealing with lower back stiffness and is considered day-to-day. The team does not expect the injury to impact Miller's availability for Opening Day nor for it to be an issue he has to deal with in the regular season. It seems they are being cautious with Miller […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Scheduled to Pitch on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim (groin) recovered well from his bullpen side session and is scheduled to pitch in one of Thursday's split-squad games. Kim was scratched from his start on Monday due to mild groin soreness, but he was able to throw a bullpen instead and is now ready to go for Thursday. […]

ADP Reflections - National League Starting Pitchers

The draft season is in full swing. The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational (TGFBI) has commenced on the NFBC site, and more and more draft data is filtering through to the masses. We’re now at the point where draft data is shaping draft strategies as people look for value against ADP. There are lots of great […]

Dexter Fowler Scuffling Through Spring

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler has not had a good spring so far. Fowler, who was awful in 2018 before rebounding with an at-least-average 2019, is 1-for-15 so far in Grapefruit League games. Even with the slight bounce back, his 2019 line of .238/.346/.409 wasn't great, and it may be time for the Cardinals […]

Kwang-Hyun Kim Dealing With Groin Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim was scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Monday due to mild groin soreness. He threw a bullpen session instead and is now on track to start one of Thursday's split-squad games. There doesn't seem to be a ton of concern, but the team wanted to be extra […]