James Cook Looks Impressive As Pass-Catcher

Buffalo Bills rookie running back James Cook looked smooth while catching the ball during organized team activities on Tuesday. Cook's hands looked steady while some players struggled to catch passes throughout the day due to the wind. His pass-catching ability is what drew the Bills to select him in the second round to begin with, […]

Seahawks Agree With First-Rounder Charles Cross

The Seattle Seahawks and first-round offensive tackle Charles Cross agreed on a four-year, fully guaranteed $21.384 million deal on Wednesday. Cross becomes the highest-ever player drafted without an agent. His deal includes a signing bonus of $12.73 million and a fifth-year option. Because he played in an Air Raid system at Mississippi State in college, […]

Wander Franco Hopes To Return In Two Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps), who was put on the injured list on Tuesday with a strained right quadriceps muscle, said he feels good and hopes to return in around two weeks. Fantasy managers must now be patient with the 21-year-old star and stash him in an IL spot. Franco went 8-for-38 (.211) […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return Soon

The New York Yankees are encouraged that third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) will come off the 10-day injured list soon. He was initially on the COVID-19 injured list, even though he tested negative for the virus. The Yankees then transferred Donaldson to the injured list with a shoulder injury. The 36-year-old received a cortisone injection […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Return This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) took batting practice on the field before Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels, and the Yankees are encouraged that he could come off the injured list later this week. The 32-year-old slugger also took part in a light running workout on Tuesday, so he's on the cusp […]

Tyler Naquin Suffers Left Quad Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (quadriceps) was forced to leave the game on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning after suffering a left quadriceps strain. Aristides Aquino took over for Naquin in right field. Naquin went 0-for-2 in the contest before departing and is now slashing .255/.315/.460 in 150 plate appearances […]

Jose Altuve Back At 2B, Kyle Tucker Still Out

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (head) cleared the league's concussion protocol and is back at second base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas. Meanwhile, outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) will miss his third straight game after leaving Saturday's game with left foot pain. Altuve is hitting .350 with two […]

Rashaad Penny Participating In OTAs

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (hamstring) is practicing at the team's voluntary organized team activities this week after he missed last week with a sore hamstring. Given Penny's extensive injury history, a lot was made about him missing OTAs last week due to injury. But the 26-year-old is already back and should be fine […]

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson Tuesday

Another lawsuit has been filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, bringing the total of active civil lawsuits against him to 23. According to the petition, the plaintiff "changed her mind about filing a lawsuit after watching the HBO Real Sports piece" that aired last Tuesday. The NFL was reportedly getting close to wrapping up […]

Rockies-Marlins Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins has been postponed on Tuesday due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander German Marquez was scheduled to start for the Rockies, while right-hander Edward Cabrera was the scheduled starter for the Fish. Expect them both to […]

Kyle Lewis Could Go On Concussion Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (head, neck) is dealing with concussion-like effects after taking a ball to the shoulder and then the head/neck area over the weekend, and the Mariners may place him on the concussion injured list. Lewis is unlikely to pinch hit on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 26-year-old will have to […]

Tommy Pham Scratched Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (calf), who was set to return from a three-game suspension on Tuesday, was scratched from the starting lineup due to left calf discomfort. Nick Senzel, who was originally scheduled for a day off, will now start in center field and bat third against Boston Red Sox right-hander Michael Wacha. Pham […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returns From Wrist Injury

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (wrist) is back at first base and is hitting third on Tuesday against Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito. Guerrero didn't start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels due to a sore left wrist -- he pinch hit in the game -- but he's been cleared […]

Nolan Gorman Resting Against Padres

St. Louis Cardinals rookie infielder Nolan Gorman is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres and left-hander Blake Snell. Gorman went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Monday's win, and the 22-year-old prospect has been excellent in his first 10 major league games for the […]

Yoan Moncada Still Absent Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Moncada served as a pinch-hitter in Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs, but he hasn't started a game since last Wednesday with a left quadriceps injury. An injured list stint remains a possibility for […]

Mets Option Dominic Smith

The New York Mets optioned first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Adonis Medina from Syracuse in a corresponding move. Smith has been atrocious this year, hitting just .186/.287/.256 with no home runs, 14 RBI, seven runs scored and 24 strikeouts in 101 plate appearances over 39 games, so he'll […]

Josh Naylor Sitting Against Lefty

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch. Outfielder Steven Kwan will also take a seat for Cleveland. Naylor has been great for fantasy managers so far this year, slashing .287/.342/.515 with an .857 OPS, six home runs, 25 RBI and 13 […]

Tommy Pham Returns, Nick Senzel Out Against Boston

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham is back in left field and is hitting third on Tuesday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Michael Wacha after his team-imposed three-game suspension. Meanwhile, outfielder Nick Senzel is taking the day off. Pham missed the series against the San Francisco Giants after slapping Giants outfielder Joc Pederson during a pre-game […]

MJ Melendez Starting In Right Field Again

Kansas City Royals rookie catcher MJ Melendez is starting in right field and is batting fifth on Tuesday against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill. It will be the second straight game that Melendez has started in right field after previously starting five games behind the plate when Salvador Perez (thumb) was on the injured list. […]

Rays Place Wander Franco On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right quadriceps strain and selected the contract of right-hander Shawn Armstrong from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The team also designated left-hander Ben Bowden for assignment. Franco had to leave the game early on Monday against […]

Luis Robert Back From COVID Injured List

The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Luis Robert from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday and officially placed All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right groin in a corresponding move. Robert is expected to be back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin […]

Carlos Correa Goes On COVID Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed shortstop Carlos Correa on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday and selected the contract of infielder Jermaine Palacios from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. The Twins found out on Monday that Correa tested positive for the virus. The 27-year-old is vaccinated but isn't feeling well and will need to […]

Akiem Hicks Agrees With Buccaneers

Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks reached an agreement on Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source. Hicks comes to Tampa after playing in only nine games in his sixth and final season with the Bears. The 32-year-old defensive lineman finished with […]

Packers Hope David Bakhtiari Is Ready For Training Camp

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that the team is hoping that offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) is ready for training camp this summer. "Our plan all along was to hold him from this and get strong and hopefully be ready to go for training camp," LaFleur said. Bakhtiari is in attendance at […]

Diontae Johnson Shows Up At OTAs

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson wasn't at voluntary organized team activities last week, but he reported to practice on Tuesday. No reason was given for his absence last week, but it was reported that he was likely skipping voluntary practices because he's looking for a new contract. The 25-year-old has a total of 254 […]

Chiefs Impressed With George Karlaftis' Energy

The Kansas City Chiefs have been impressed with first-round defensive end George Karlaftis' energy in offseason practices. "He goes 100 miles an hour," head coach Andy Reid said after a recent practice session. "Walk-throughs, everything. We had to slow him down." The Chiefs are hoping it continues into the regular season as they look to […]

Najee Harris Puts On Some Weight

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris now weighs 244 pounds, up from his listed playing weight of 230 pounds last year as a rookie. The Athletic's Mark Kaboly was already raving this offseason that Harris was one of the most physically imposing running backs he's ever seen. The 24-year-old was very impressive in his first […]

Jamal Agnew Might Not Be Ready

The Jacksonville Jaguars are unsure if wide receiver Jamal Agnew (hip) will be ready in time before the start of the regular season. It was reported earlier this offseason that Agnew felt that he was ahead of schedule in his recovery from a season-ending hip injury last year, so he might have suffered a setback […]

Charges Against Jerry Jeudy Dismissed

The district attorney in Arapahoe County has moved to dismiss all charges against Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in advance of his scheduled court hearing on Tuesday. "After reviewing the evidence, I always believed that no crime had been committed and all charges would be dismissed," said his attorney Harvey Steinberg. Jeudy was facing […]

Joey Wentz Called Up To Start Game 2

Detroit Tigers left-hander Joey Wentz was called up from the minors on Tuesday to serve as the 27th man for the doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Wentz will serve as the starting pitcher for Game 2. The 24-year-old southpaw will likely be sent back to Triple-A Toledo after the game. It will be just his […]