Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-2 with a homer, two RBI, two walks, and a stolen bag in the team's 9-4 win against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. The 33-year-old is trending up over his last eight games, hitting .364 (8-for-22) with two big flies and five RBI. The five-time Gold Glover has quietly generated a very respectable .830 OPS in 100 at-bats this year. The veteran is worth keeping tabs on in deep fantasy leagues with James Outman encountering a bit of a ...

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news,actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back, and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to...

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward will be part of the Opening Day roster. It's been expected that Heyward would make the team, but it was announced Thursday morning that he had indeed made it. Heyward made some adjustments to his swing this offseason, though the results haven't been there stat-wise this spring. He's 9-for-42 (.214) with two home runs and four RBI. The former top prospect isn't on the fantasy radar.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward underwent a "significant" adjustment to his swing mechanics this winter, according to manager Dave Roberts. "I think he might have unlocked something," said first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is very happy to be reunited with his former Atlanta teammate. Heyward has been in decline now for a while and is just hoping to make the team in spring training as a non-roster invite. The 33-year-old veteran slashed just .204/.278/.277 with a career-low .556 ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent outfielder Jason Heyward to a minor-league deal on Thursday. The Chicago Cubs granted Heyward his unconditional release in November, and now he'll move his talents to LA. The 33-year-old came up with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 as one of the top outfielder prospects in the game. He was an All-Star in his rookie year and spent his first five seasons in Atlanta. After a year in St. Louis, Heyward, signed an eight-year, $184 million deal with the Cubs, but ...

The Chicago Cubs announced in a tweet on Monday that the team "granted OF Jason Heyward his unconditional release." Heyward has been with the Cubs since the 2016 season. Most recently, he hit .204 with a .278 on-base percentage, a home run and a stolen base in 151 plate appearances during the 2022 season. As of now, the Cubs' current 40-man outfield options include the likes of Ian Happ, Christopher Morel, Seiya Suzuki, Rafael Ortega, Nelson Velazquez, and Alexander Canario.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. Also, the organization announced that Heyward won't return to the Cubs roster next season. The veteran outfielder is owed $22 million for the 2023 season, which is the last year on his eight-year deal. The Cubs will likely try to trade Heyward this offseason, but will most likely end up releasing him. Heyward struggled with a .245/.323/.377 batting line during his seven seasons with the Cubs. ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has started doing light baseball activities and some light running, according to beat writer Meghan Montemurro. Heyward has been dealing with right knee inflammation and has been out since June 27 so this is just the normal step forward in his rehab. The veteran outfielder has largely been a disappointment this season with a .204/.278/.277 batting line to go along with one home run, 10 RBI, and one stolen base over 137 at-bats.

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right knee inflammation. In corresponding moves, the team selected Narciso Crook's contract from Triple-A Iowa and moved Michael Hermosillo to the 60-day injured list. Heyward's IL placement is retroactive to June 27. The 32-year-old veteran hasn't done much offensively this year, so don't feel compelled to hold onto him in deeper leagues. He's hit just .204/.278/.277 with one home run, 10 RBI, ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) will be held out of action for the second straight game on Sunday. He is dealing with a minor knee injury, according to Cubs manager David Ross. The team is off on Monday, so Heyward will have another day of rest before attempting to return to action on Tuesday. Nelson Velazquez covered Heyward's usual right field post on Saturday and Rafael Ortega is in right field on Sunday.