Jimmy Smith Being Eased In

Baltimore Ravens veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) is suited up for practice on Thursday but will be eased in by the team. He's seven months removed from a significant Achilles injury but should be good to go for Week 1. Despite turning 30 next week, Smith remains one of the best corners in the league […]

Broncos Trending Toward Running Back By Committee

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said he'd like to have two or three main running backs share the load in 2018. The team has five tailbacks -- Devontae Booker, De'Angelo Henderson, Royce Freeman, David Williams and Phillip Lindsay -- with Andy Janovich the only fullback on the roster. Joseph said "somebody's got to be […]

Andrew Miller Could Be Back In "Next Few Weeks"

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (knee) could be back in the "next few weeks," according to president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti. "His outing the other night was really encouraging. His fastball velocity and shape to his pitches is starting to creep back to where he is when he's at his best," Antonetti said. […]

Kirby Yates Drawing Trade Interest

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kirby Yates, who is set to take over as closer after Brad Hand was traded to the Indians, is drawing significant trade interest, according to a source. The Padres are clearly sellers yet again, and they could deal Yates, who has a nice 1.43 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 11.5 K/9 […]

Breshad Perriman Not A Lock To Make Roster

The Baltimore Ravens will pick up wide receiver Breshad Perriman's $649,485 roster bonus due on Saturday, but he's still not a lock for the final roster. The former first-rounder has been a bust so far and will not be among the top three receivers when training camp starts. The 24-year-old caught just 10 passes in […]

Jake Junis To Start Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jake Junis (back) will come off the disabled list to start against the Twins on Saturday. Danny Duffy is starting Friday and Brad Keller will close out the series on Sunday. The team plans to keep Burch Smith and Heath Fillmyer in the rotation until Ian Kennedy (oblique) is back […]

Jesus Aguilar - Legit Stud Or Destined to Fade?

Every year there are players that show up out of nowhere that have us scratching our heads in amazement. In fantasy baseball, if you're savvy enough to pick up on these newcomers to the scene before anyone else does, you're sitting pretty. In 2018, that guy has been Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar. At […]

Manny Machado To Play Shortstop And Third Base In LA

Los Angeles Dodgers manager has informed management that he plans to use newly-acquired shortstop Manny Machado at both shortstop and third base. Machado is already fantasy eligible at both positions, so it won't make any difference in fantasy leagues. What it does is give the Dodgers more options. If Justin Turner needs a day off […]

Drew Pomeranz Could Return To Rotation Next Week

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz (biceps) allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out five in six innings at Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday after struggling in three prior rehab starts. The velocity on his fastball was around 90 mph, but he was locating better and threw 45 of his 69 pitches […]

Julio Jones Will Not Receive New Deal

The Atlanta Falcons have told wide receiver Julio Jones that he will not receive a new deal before the regular season begins, but they hope he still reports for training camp at the end of this month. The Falcons told Jones they hadn't budgeted a renegotiation this offseason and could not rework his deal at […]

Malcolm Mitchell, Kenny Britt On The Bubble

New England Patriots wide receivers Malcolm Mitchell and Kenny Britt are on the roster bubble heading into training camp, with Phillip Dorsett, Riley McCarron and Braxton Berrios also in danger of being cut. That's even with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games. Mitchell, a former fourth-round pick, missed all of last year with […]

Randall Cobb Expects To Take Part In Training Camp

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle), who was seen in a walking boot last month, said he will be at training camp when it begins on July 26. Cobb said the boot was for protection, but it's unclear if he'll have restrictions at the start of camp. "I don't know, I haven't talked […]

Nick Tropeano To Start Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Nick Tropeano (shoulder) will be activated from the disabled list and start Saturday against the Astros. Tropeano last made a start June 10 against the Twins. He'll be a welcome addition to the rotation with Garrett Richards (elbow) done for the year, but fantasy owners should remain hesitant, as he […]

Brewers Expected To Target Brian Dozier

The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to target Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier now that they've lost out on shortstop Manny Machado. The Brewers will also look to upgrade their pitching. Dozier started off slow but has hit .298 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 15 games this month and is hitting .230 […]

Charlie Tilson Optioned To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Charlie Tilson was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday with infielder Nick Delmonico and outfielder Avisail Garcia close to returning from injuries for the second half of the season. Tilson hit .264 (28-for-106) with 11 RBI and seven runs scored in 41 games for the White Sox and was only an […]

Medical Holdup Not Related To Yusniel Diaz

The medical holdup in the trade that would send Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado to the Dodgers is not over LA's top outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz, who is the key piece in the deal from the Dodgers side. The chances that the two sides move past this snag are better since the medical issues are […]

Jets Unlikely To Move On From Jermaine Kearse

The New York Jets are unlikely to move on from wide receiver Jermaine Kearse after he posted career highs in catches (65) and receiving yards (810) to go along with five touchdowns, which tied a career high. He filled in nicely with Quincy Enunwa injured all year. But with Enunwa coming back healthy in 2018 […]

Joe Flacco Works With Receivers

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco did extra workouts with his receivers a few times last week for the first time since 2011. Flacco must feel the heat after the team traded up in the first round to take his eventual successor in Lamar Jackson. He posted just 3,141 yards with 18 touchdowns and 13 interceptions […]

Jesse Hahn, Eric Skoglund To Start Rehab Assignments Wednesday

Kansas City Royals starting pitchers Jesse Hahn (elbow) and Eric Skoglund (elbow) will both begin their rehab assignments on Wednesday with the Rookie League Surprise Royals. Both pitchers are dealing ulnar collateral ligament damage in their elbows and are hoping to avoid Tommy John surgery. Neither pitcher misses many bats when healthy, though, and would […]

T.J. Rivera Suffers Setback

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (knee) suffered a setback after leaving a rehab game with soreness in his surgically repaired elbow, and the Mets are shutting him down for around 10 days. Rivera hasn't played at all this year, but he does have a career .304/.335/.445 slash line in 106 games with the Mets […]

Yoenis Cespedes Continues To Hit On Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) played all nine innings at first base for the Gulf Coast Mets on Wednesday and went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. He's expected to return from the disabled list on Friday against the Yankees after playing games in three straight days. Those who were patient and held […]

Miles Mikolas Slated To Start Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas, who was placed on the paternity list on Wednesday, is tentatively scheduled to start on Sunday against the Cubs. In 19 starts this year, Mikolas has been great, going 10-3 with a 2.79 ERA. He averages more than six innings per start. The right-hander has turned out to […]

Dodgers Trade For Manny Machado May Have Hit A Snag

The Los Angeles Dodgers proposed deal for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado may have hit a snag on Wednesday, as sources indicate that one or more of the prospects coming over from LA have some issues in their physicals. It could open the door for other teams like the Phillies to jump back in the […]

Miles Mikolas Placed On Paternity List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed starting pitcher Miles Mikolas on the paternity list on Wednesday and recalled reliever Matt Bowman from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. Mikolas has been one of the best under-the-radar fantasy arms in baseball this year, going 10-3 with a tidy 2.79 ERA and 1.05 WHIP, although he's struck out […]

Scott Schebler Placed On DL

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday, retroactive to July 15. Schebler struggled in May but has picked it up in June and July, hitting .313 with six home runs and 17 RBI in 35 games. Young outfielder Jesse Winker has also picked it up of late […]

Phillies Turning Attention To Mike Moustakas, Eduardo Escobar

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to lose out on Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado, but they won't lie still exiting the All-Star break just a half game up on the Braves in the National League East. The Phillies are now targeting Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas and Minnesota Twins third baseman Eduardo Escobar […]

Yoenis Cespedes Starting At First In Minor League Game

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) is starting at first base in a minor league rehab game on Wednesday. It's a bit of a surprise, as manager Mickey Callaway said that Cespedes wouldn't be playing first base despite taking ground balls at the position recently. Cespedes will likely return to designated hitter duties this […]

Darrelle Revis Announces His Retirement

Former New York Jets start cornerback Darrelle Revis announced his retirement from football after 11 years on Wednesday. His career included four All-Pro selections -- three with the Jets -- and a Super Bowl championship in 2014 with the Patriots. He played in only five games with the Chiefs in 2017. The 33-year-old was one […]

Saints Signing Shane Vereen

The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent running back Shane Vereen on Wednesday, according to a source. Vereen spent the last three years with the Giants after starting his career with New England and playing there for four seasons. He had 45 carries for just 164 yards (career-low 3.6 yards per carry) with no touchdowns […]

Cowboys Unlikely To Trade For Earl Thomas

The Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to meet the Seattle Seahawks' asking price for disgruntled safety Earl Thomas, according to a Cowboys team official. “It’s a lot of media hype. Seattle not giving him away and we’re not overpaying," the official said. Thomas is threatening to hold out of training camp if he doesn't receive an […]