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Mike Zunino On Injured List, Austin Meadows Returns
The Tampa Bay Rays placed catcher Mike Zunino (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with left quadriceps tightness and called up catcher Anthony Bemboom from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Zunino is expected to miss around three weeks. Bemboom, 29, doesn't do much with the bat and will split time with Nick... Read More
J.P. Crawford To Join Seattle?
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, often referred to as the shortstop of the future, was a late scratch at Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday and could be joining the Mariners on Friday. Second baseman Dee Gordon left the game early on Thursday after being hit on the wrist by a pitch, and he'll undergo a CT... Read More
Dylan Moore To Have Tests On Wrist
Seattle Mariners infielder Dylan Moore (wrist) will undergo tests on his right wrist on Friday. He was hit by a pitch on Wednesday and wasn't supposed to play on Thursday, but he was forced into action when second baseman Dee Gordon was also hit by a pitch on the wrist. Moore did have a walk... Read More
Dee Gordon's X-Rays Inconclusive
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon's (wrist) X-rays came back inconclusive on Thursday night after he had to leave the game after being hit on the wrist by a J.A. Happ fastball. The speedy infielder will undergo more tests on Friday, and there seems to be a good chance that he'll go on the injured... Read More
Chris Martin To Close In Texas
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin will close with Shawn Kelley (infection) on the injured list, in the opinion of MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Jose Leclerc, who started the year as the closer, was removed from the role and will continue to be used in the eighth inning until the Rangers feel he's ready to return... Read More
Shin-Soo Choo, Hunter Pence To Share Time In Left Field
With Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo shifting to center field with Delino DeShields in the minors, Shin-Soo Choo and Hunter Pence will share time in left field. Choo will get more playing time in left field, but Pence could see at-bats as the designated hitter. Both Choo and Pence have made a case to be... Read More
Todd Frazier's Roster Spot Not In Jeopardy
The New York Mets are not considering cutting third baseman Todd Frazier to make room for Jed Lowrie (knee), who could return from the injured list on Monday. A strained oblique cost Frazier the first month of the season, and he's hitting just .143 with a .425 OPS in 15 games since he returned from... Read More
Xavien Howard Becomes Highest Paid Cornerback In NFL
The Miami Dolphins signed cornerback Xavien Howard to a record five-year, $76.5 million contract extension on Thursday, according to sources. It makes him the highest paid corner in NFL history and also includes $46 million guaranteed. Howard has been to one Pro Bowl after being taken in the second round by Miami in 2016. He... Read More
Derek Anderson Announces Retirement
Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson announced his retirement from football on Thursday. Mostly a backup in his career, the 35-year-old was initially taken with a sixth-round pick in 2005 by the Ravens. He spent four years in Cleveland to begin his year, one in Arizona, seven with the Panthers and finished up 2018 with Buffalo.... Read More
Kyler Murray Signs Rookie Deal
The Arizona Cardinals signed rookie quarterback Kyler Murray, the first overall pick, to a four-year rookie deal worth $35,158,644 fully guaranteed on Thursday, according to a source. The deal includes the standard fifth-year team option. Murray will be the immediate starter under center in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense and has considerable upside... Read More
Bills Sign Ed Oliver To Rookie Deal
The Buffalo Bills signed defensive tackle Ed Oliver, their first-round pick, to a fully guaranteed $19.675 million rookie deal on Thursday, according to a league source not authorized to speak publicly. He also received a $12.329 million signing bonus. The former University of Houston star was taken ninth overall by the Bills and has similarities... Read More
Dwayne Haskins Signs Rookie Deal
The Washington Redskins signed rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins to a four-year rookie deal on Thursday. He becomes the first first-round quarterback to sign their rookie deal after being taken 15th overall by the 'Skins last month. The former Ohio State QB will also have a fifth-year team option. He figures to compete with Case Keenum... Read More
Jed Lowrie Won't Be Activated Friday
New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) won't be activated from the injured list on Friday. Instead, he'll play for Triple-A Syracuse over the weekend and the Mets will re-evaluate him for next week. Those who have stashed the veteran infielder will have to wait a few more days. Lowrie isn't hitting the ball... Read More
Max Fried On Track To Start Sunday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (hand) threw a successful side session on Thursday and will start on Sunday against the Diamondbacks, barring an unexpected setback. Fried was hit by a comebacker in his start on Tuesday, but he appears to be fine. The left-hander has been a pleasant story for Atlanta this year, going... Read More
Dee Gordon Injured Thursday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon (wrist) left the game early on Thursday after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist. Gordon was hitless in two plate appearances with a walk and was also caught stealing before his injury. His fantasy value has increased now that he's hitting leadoff most days with Mallex... Read More
Andrew Stevenson Goes On Injured List
The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Andrew Stevenson (back) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with back spasms. In corresponding moves, Gerardo Parra was added to the active roster and relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero was designated for assignment. Stevenson had three hits in his 12 at-bats as a bench option for Washington, and he's unlikely... Read More
Taylor Clarke Optioned, Jon Duplantier Recalled
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned starting pitcher Taylor Clarke to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and recalled pitcher Jon Duplantier from Reno in a corresponding move. The team's No. 10 prospect makes way for Arizona's No. 2 prospect, although Duplantier is expected to work in long relief. With a fifth starter needed Sunday against the Braves, it's... Read More
Jed Lowrie Not A Lock To Return Friday
It's not a lock that New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) will return from the injured list on Friday. Team officials are still discussing whether Lowrie is ready or if he'll benefit from more rehab games. At worst, Lowrie will probably return early next week. The 35-year-old switch-hitter has just two hits in... Read More
Aaron Judge Not Doing Baseball Activities
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (oblique) still isn't doing any baseball activities, but manager Aaron Boone said he feels that Judge is "making good improvements every day." The slugging outfielder is unlikely to return until sometime in June, so fantasy owners will just have to stay patient. The good news is that the Bombers... Read More
Steven Matz Goes On Injured List, Dominic Smith Recalled
The New York Mets placed starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with radial nerve discomfort in his arm and recalled first baseman Dominic Smith from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Matz received an injection this week and is hoping to only miss a start or two, so he... Read More
Telvin Smith Won't Play In 2019
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith announced on Instagram that he will not play in 2019 due to personal issues. The 28-year-old had a career-high 134 tackles, one sack, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and two interceptions last season. His absence this year will surely have a negative effect on the middle of Jacksonville's defense.
Lions Sign T.J. Hockenson
The Detroit Lions signed their first-round pick, tight end T.J. Hockenson, to a four-year rookie contract on Thursday. Hockenson was the eighth overall pick of the draft and figures to have a substantial role as the main pass-catching tight end in his rookie season as the safety blanket for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Be careful not... Read More
Giovanny Urshela Available Thursday
New York Yankees infielder Giovanny Urshela (knee) said he will be available on Thursday if needed. He's dealing with some inflammation in his left knee after fouling a ball off of it on Wednesday, but the pain isn't as intense as it was Wednesday night. There's a good chance he'll be able to return to... Read More
Aaron Hicks Expected To Return Monday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) will play three games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this weekend and is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday. He will be making his season debut after slashing .248/.366/.467 with a career-high 27 home runs, 79 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 137 games for the... Read More
Jesse Winker Out With Quad Tightness
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (quadriceps) is out of the lineup on Thursday with left quadriceps tightness, but he is available to pinch hit. Manager David Bell and Winker think that he'll be back in the lineup on Friday. It explains why Winker has been out the last few games. The 25-year-old left-handed swinger is... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Traveling With Team
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (ankle) will travel with the team to Toronto, and a decision on a rehab assignment will come after that series this weekend. He could return to the team late next week if everything goes according to plan. The 22-year-old phenom was hitting .241 (19-for-79) with three home runs and... Read More
Buster Posey Expects To Return In A Week
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (concussion) expects to be back catching when his seven days on the concussion injured list are up. He took a foul tip off his mask on Sunday and wasn't feeling better after a couple of days. Posey's fantasy owners hope his stay on the injured list will be short.... Read More
Benjamin Watson Plans To Sign With Patriots
Free-agent tight end Benjamin Watson plans to sign with the New England Patriots. The former first-round pick of New England back in 2004, Watson will compete for playing time with Austin Seferian-Jenkins now that Rob Gronkowski has retired. Watson spent the first six years of his career with the Patriots. He caught just 35 passes... Read More
Jay Bruce Benched Against Left-Hander
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Yankees left-handed starting pitcher J.A. Happ. Mitch Haniger is in right field and is batting second, while Braden Bishop is in center field and hitting ninth. Haniger is usually a fine daily pick, and he's hitting .320/.485/.560 with a homer... Read More
Luke Voit, Giovanny Urshela Out Thursday
New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit and infielder Giovanny Urshela (knee) are not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Urshela is day-to-day after fouling a ball off his knee on Wednesday. DJ LeMahieu is at first base and is hitting leadoff, while Miguel Andujar will play the hot corner and hit sixth against Mariners... Read More
