Rashod Bateman Could Return Soon

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Friday that wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) has a "chance to be out there pretty soon" at training camp. However, Harbaugh declined to give a timetable. Bateman began camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list and still hasn't practiced with the team. His injury, combined with […]

Cooper Kupp Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur considers wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) as day-to-day after he tweaked his hamstring in training camp practice this week. "He'll be back in the right time and stuff like that. So he is just going through the rehab process, but he's day-to-day. He'll be alright," LaFleur said. The […]

DK Metcalf Looking Good At Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf had an amazing day at training camp practice on Thursday and made several catches, ranging from deep receptions to short passes that featured impressive footwork and route-running, and he also scored touchdowns multiple times. Rookie first-rounder Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been getting most of the headlines at Seahawks camp so […]

Jamaal Williams To See Increased Role Early On

With New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara now suspended by the league for the first three games of the 2023 regular season, the Saints will turn to Jamaal Williams, who signed with the team in free agency after leading the league with 17 touchdowns in 2022 for the Detroit Lions. The Saints also have […]

Malik Hooker Signs Three-Year Extension

The Dallas Cowboys and safety Malik Hooker agreed to a three-year contract extension on Friday worth up to $24 million that includes an $8 million signing bonus paid in the next 15 days and $16.5 million guaranteed, according to his agent, David Mulugheta. The deal ties Hooker to the Cowboys through the 2026 season. The […]

Joe Musgrove To Be Shut Down For Three Weeks

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) underwent an MRI exam on his right shoulder that showed inflammation in his capsule, according to general manager A.J. Preller. Musgrove will now be shut down for three weeks after recently having his start pushed back to next week. He obviously won't make that start early next week […]

Twins Putting Byron Buxton On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins are placing outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to right-hamstring tightness and are recalling outfielder Jordan Luplow to the active roster in a corresponding move. The oft-injured Buxton, who hasn't played a single game in the outfield in 2023, will head to the injured list […]

Nolan Gorman Returns To Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (foot) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Friday to face Colorado Rockies right-hander Chris Flexen. Gorman is starting at second base and batting in the three-hole for St. Louis. The 23-year-old has dealt with a bruised foot this week after fouling a ball off of it earlier […]

Alek Thomas Takes A Seat Against Twins

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas will retreat to the bench on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. Thomas is in a bit of a funk in his last five games, getting just one hit in 13 at-bats with six strikeouts, so he'll get a mental day of rest to begin a series in Minnesota. Tommy Pham, […]

Byron Buxton Still Sitting Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) continues to sit on Friday with the team facing the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Matt Wallner is serving as the designated hitter yet again and will bat sixth against Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Buxton is fighting through right-hamstring tightness and will miss his third straight game. If he's unable […]

Davis Schneider Debuting At Second Base For Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays rookie infielder Davis Schneider will make his major-league debut on Friday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton after being called up from Triple-A Buffalo earlier in the day. Schneider is starting at second base and batting seventh in the order. Whit Merrifield is being moved to left field for […]

Brandon Belt Sitting Against Left-Hander

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt will retreat to the bench on Friday with the team facing a left-hander. Alejandro Kirk will serve as the designated hitter and will bat fifth against Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton. Danny Jansen is behind the plate for Toronto and is batting cleanup. The 35-year-old Belt […]

Luke Raley Not Ready To Return

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley (knee) remains out of the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Raley fouled a ball off his right knee in Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees and will receive another day off. Harold Ramirez will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh, with Josh […]

Josh Naylor Out 3-6 Weeks With Oblique Strain

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (oblique) had an MRI exam on Thursday that showed a right-oblique strain, and he's been given a three- to six-week timetable, with manager Terry Francona calling it "extremely tentative." Naylor will be re-evaluated weekly. Cleveland put the 26-year-old left-handed hitter on the 10-day injured list, but he'll obviously miss […]

Brandon Nimmo Returns To Mets Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (quadriceps) is back in center field and in his customary leadoff spot on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. Nimmo missed the last three games this week due to tightness in his quadriceps muscle, but it wasn't considered very serious and he's back in there now. […]

Starling Marte Activated And Starting Friday

The New York Mets activated outfielder Starling Marte (head) from the injured list on Friday, and he's back in the starting lineup. Marte is starting in right field and batting sixth against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Marte landed on the injured list on July 20 due to recurring migraines, but he's past the headaches […]

Eloy Jimenez Out Again For White Sox

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez is out of the starting lineup again on Friday for the start of a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Jimenez was also absent from the lineup for the series finale on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. The 26-year-old Dominican has been hitting well since July 20, going 15-for-43 (.349) […]

Justin Turner Still Out Of Action

Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (heel) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Masataka Yoshida will continue to serve as the designated hitter while batting third, with Jarren Duran in left field and batting leadoff against Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah. Turner hasn't played at […]

Aaron Judge Out Of Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Houston Astros. Judge has been serving as the designated hitter for the most part since returning from a torn ligament in his big right toe, but he'll get a day to rest on Friday. Giancarlo Stanton is the […]

Guardians Put Josh Naylor On Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians officially placed first baseman Josh Naylor (side) and infielder Tyler Freeman (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday and called up infielder Jose Tena in a corresponding move. The team also acquired outfielder Kole Calhoun from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Naylor has missed the last week with right-side tightness and will […]

Alvin Kamara Suspended Three Games

The National Football League is suspending New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara for three games for his role in a fight outside a Las Vegas nightclub back in 2022, according to sources. Kamara reached a plea agreement last month and is no longer facing a felony charge for his role in the fight that […]

Cardinals Add Veteran Marlon Mack To Backfield

The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent veteran running back Marlon Mack to an undisclosed deal on Friday and cut long-snapper Jack Coco in a corresponding move. The Cardinals added Mack to their backfield after working him out at training camp on Thursday. The 27-year-old will add more depth behind starter James Conner entering the 2023 season. […]

Rays Calling Up Curtis Mead

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up infield prospect Curtis Mead on Friday, and he'll take the roster spot of left-hander Shane McClanahan (forearm), who is going on the injured list. Mead, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, missed most of May and June with a wrist injury, but he's been great for […]

Chris Paddack Close To Facing Live Hitters

Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack (elbow) is around 10 to 11 days from facing live hitters in batting practice, according to team trainers. Paddack resumed throwing bullpen sessions in June while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. It's been over a year since he had the elbow reconstruction, but the […]

Noah Syndergaard Should Be Fine For Next Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Noah Syndergaard (calf) was pulled from his team debut in the sixth inning on Monday after he took a 101 mph ground ball off his right calf against the Houston Astros. Syndergaard was sore on Tuesday, but the Guardians are confident that he'll be fine to make his next start. Given that […]

Mike Tauchman Sitting Against Southpaw

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman is taking a day to rest on Friday with the team facing a left-handed pitcher. The left-handed-hitting Tauchman has seen only 42 plate appearances against lefties in 2023 and has surprisingly gone 10-for-35 (.286) against them with a home run and seven RBI. The 32-year-old will still probably take a […]

Blue Jays Call Up Davis Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of rookie infielder Davis Schneider from the minors and optioned infielder Ernie Clement to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. The Jays also reinstated right-hander Jay Jackson from the family medical emergency list and designated right-hander Thomas Hatch for assignment. Schneider is the team's No. 28 prospect, per […]

Nico Hoerner Retreats To The Bench

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner will take the day off on Friday as the team faces the visiting Atlanta Braves. In his absence, Nick Madrigal will get the start at second base and will bat leadoff for the Cubbies against left-hander Max Fried. Hoerner has mostly been useful to fantasy managers for his speed -- […]

Christopher Morel Taking A Seat Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Ian Happ is starting in left field and batting third, while Yan Gomes is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in the lineup against Braves left-hander Max Fried. Morel is having a strong season in […]

Max Fried Officially Activated From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves officially activated left-hander Max Fried (forearm) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. He will make his return to the starting rotation and face off against the Chicago Cubs on the road at Wrigley Field. Fantasy managers have to be stoked to be getting Fried back, although he'll be dealt a tough […]