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Kyler Murray Visits With Giants
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner projected to be selected at No. 1 overall by the Cardinals, visited with the New York Giants on Thursday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Washington Redskins are next on the list for Murray to visit, and they'll host him next week. The Giants are […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJets Signing Ty Montgomery
The New York Jets are signing free-agent running back Ty Montgomery to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. He's expected to be Le'Veon Bell's primary backup, although Gang Green has options with Trenton Cannon and Elijah McGuire, who can also both catch the football. Montgomery had 41 carries for 188 yards […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTodd Frazier's Return Is Imminent
New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) is expected to return from the injured list "any day now," according to manager Mickey Callaway. Frazier played in nine innings in a rehab game on Thursday for Single-A St. Lucie and has appeared in back-to-back minor league games without issues. He's had 26 plate appearances and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBilly Hamilton Has Mild Knee Sprain
Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton was diagnosed with a mild left knee sprain after he underwent an MRI exam on Thursday after crashing into the outfield wall and having to be carted off the field. He appears to have dodged a bullet, as his injury looked a lot worse in real time. The 28-year-old […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTigers Skipping Daniel Norris
Because of the postponement on Friday against the Twins, the Detroit Tigers will skip pitcher Daniel Norris in the rotation, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Tyson Ross will get the nod on Saturday and Jordan Zimmermann will be the starter on Sunday. Norris is temporarily filling in for Matt Moore (knee) and can be avoided […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNicholas Castellanos Hopes To Return Saturday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos said he sprained his right big toe a few days ago, and he was scratched on Thursday. Detroit's game against the Twins has already been postponed on Friday, and Castellanos is hoping to be ready for Saturday. The 27-year-old has just 12 hits in 47 at-bats (.255) to begin the […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBilly Hamilton Carted Off Thursday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Billy Hamilton was carted off the field on Thursday after he slammed into the outfield wall trying to make a catch. The 28-year-old speedster hadn't even had a plate appearance before suffering the injury after entering the game as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning. Stay tuned for more updates […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCorey Seager Has Hamstring Contusion
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager left the game early on Thursday with a left hamstring contusion after being hit by a pitch. It doesn't seem to be anything serious enough to keep Seager out of action for an extended period of time, and he could even be back in the […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEnder Inciarte Out Against Lefty
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte is sitting out on Thursday against Mets left-handed starter Steven Matz. Johan Camargo will draw into the lineup in left field and hit seventh, with Ronald Acuna Jr. moving to center field. Inciarte has just seven hits in his first 39 at-bats (.179) on the season, adding a homer, two […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTigers-Twins Postponed For Friday
The game between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins scheduled for Friday has already been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on May 11. Michael Pineda was set to start for the Twins, going up against Daniel Norris, who is filling in for Matt Moore […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLeonard Fournette Arrested Thursday
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was arrested on Thursday for speeding and knowingly driving with a suspended license. He paid $1,500 bail and was released. Fournette's fantasy stock was already down heading into the 2019 season after being an RB1 bust last year while playing in just eight games and rushing for 439 yards […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCorey Seager Hit By Pitch Thursday, Leaves Game
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager left the game on Thursday after he was hit by a pitch in the game against the Cardinals. Seager had a double, single and run scored in three plate appearances before leaving the game. Make sure to check back to get a more clear diagnosis of Seager's injury and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoSonny Gray Has Calf Contusion
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray was removed from his start early on Thursday against the Marlins after suffering a left calf contusion on a comebacker that struck him in the leg. Gray managed to go four scoreless innings with six strikeouts, continuing to turn heads in fantasy leagues after many […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBraves Reach Extension With Ozzie Albies
The Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a contract extension with second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday, according to sources. The details of the extension have yet to be released. The 22-year-old is off to a great start this year, hitting .364/.429/.500 with a homer, five runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in 44 at-bats. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoSonny Gray Only Makes It Four Innings Thursday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray (leg) left the game on Thursday against the Marlins after throwing four scoreless innings. He took a comebacker off his leg in the outing, but it's unclear if that was the reason for his removal from the contest. Gray only allowed two hits and fanned six of the 13 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMarshal Yanda Agrees To One-Year Extension
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to an undisclosed one-year contract extension with seven-time Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda on Thursday, according to league sources. Yanda was entering the final season of his current deal, so he'll be locked in through the 2020 season now. Yanda remains one of the best offensive guards in football, and his […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAdam Shaheen Could Be More Of Blocking Tight End
Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen, who has appeared in just 19 of a possible 32 regular season games during his career due to injury, could be in line for more blocking duties in 2019. He could see more time as the "Y" blocker now that Dion Sims is no longer with the team. Shaheen […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDavid Johnson Doesn't Mind Running Out Of Shotgun
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson said he doesn't mind being utilized out of the shotgun formation at all. It's unknown how much new head coach Kliff Kingsbury will use Johnson as a receiver, but the coach has already told Johnson to be ready for a healthy workload. Kingsbury has made it clear that his […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNationals Deal With Bud Norris Falls Through
The Washington Nationals deal with free-agent relief pitcher Bud Norris (forearm) has fallen through. The Nats felt he was still four to five weeks away from being ready to pitch in the majors. Norris had a 3.59 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 57 2/3 innings while also recording 28 saves for the Cardinals […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBlake Martinez In Better Shape
Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez said he got in better shape over the offseason. “I basically gained seven pounds and lost 3½ percent body fat,” Martinez said. “I think, they said, like (I) lost eight pounds of fat, gained 15 pounds of muscle. Not messing around this year. Last year, I wasn’t happy – […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDavante Adams Looking Forward To Playing In Slot
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams is looking forward to being utilized out of the slot under new head coach Matt LaFleur. At 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, Adams is bigger than the average slot receiver in the NFL. “I think that’s something that Matt is definitely looking forward to having me do, and I’m definitely […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoChristian McCaffrey Not Worried About Reduced Workload
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey said he's not worried about the team reducing his workload in 2019 after he played 91.3 percent of the offensive snaps last year. He played 75 more snaps than any other running back in the league and led all running backs with an NFL single-season record of 107 catches […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJefry Rodriguez To Start Saturday
Cleveland Indians pitcher Jefry Rodriguez will be recalled to start on Saturday against the Royals in place of Mike Clevinger (back). After that, the Tribe will reassess its options with an off day coming next week. The 25-year-old right-hander appeared in 14 games (eight starts) for Washington last year and posted an ugly 5.71 ERA, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatt Olson Taking One-Handed Swings
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) is taking one-handed swings and has also been taking grounders and doing cardio work, according to manager Bob Melvin. Olson was injured in the opening series in Japan and needed surgery on his hamate bone. Even though he won't return until sometime next month, the left-handed slugger is […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAlex Wood Has Been Throwing
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that starting pitcher Alex Wood (back) is throwing but hasn't pitched in a game yet. "He sounded upbeat. He’s getting there," Bell said. Wood is still a ways away from making his Cincinnati debut and will still need to go on a rehab assignment before he returns. The left-hander […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNick Senzel Weeks Away From Playing Games
Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel's (ankle) progression has been encouraging, but the team's top prospect is still a couple of weeks away from playing in games at any level. Senzel made a case to be the team's starting center fielder to open the season, but his injury set him […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoClayton Kershaw To Make Season Debut Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will make his season debut on Monday against the Reds. The 31-year-old left-hander and future Hall of Famer's fantasy stock dropped like a rock this spring as he dealt with another injury in spring training. His velocity has suffered the last couple seasons and we're beginning to […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCody Bellinger Not In Lineup Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. He'll be replaced at first base by David Freese, who will hit sixth against Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Freese is normally a better bet in DFS when he faces a lefty, but he does have a career .389 average […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMarcell Ozuna, Matt Carpenter Sitting Out
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna and third baseman Matt Carpenter are both taking the day off on Thursday. Carpenter gets the day off a day after signing a two-year contract extension with the Red Birds. Tyler O'Neill draws into left field and will bat fifth, while Jedd Gyorko is starting at the hot corner […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJay Bruce Won't Play Against Royals
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (Achilles) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being removed from the game early on Wednesday night with Achilles tightness. Consider him day-to-day for now. Bruce expectedly isn't hitting for average, but he does have seven home runs on the season and will remain useful in mixed […]
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