J.P. France Throws Live Batting Practice, Progressing Towards Rehab Appearance

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session this past Tuesday and is scheduled to make a rehab appearance in the Florida Coast League this upcoming week, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. France underwent surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder capsule in July 2024 and has been […]

James McArthur Suffers Setback

Kansas City Royals reliever James McArthur (elbow) suffered a setback in his recovery from a fractured right elbow, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. McArthur has two screws placed in the elbow over the offseason, but wasn't responding well and has since had the screws removed. He's undergoing tests to determine the next course of […]

Ryan Yarbrough, Mark Leiter Jr. Continue Throwing Programs

New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) and reliever Mark Leiter Jr. (leg) are both working their way through throwing programs, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Yarbrough has been out since late June with an oblique strain and has yet to begin throwing from a mound. The 33-year-old was solid in a hybrid starter/reliever […]

Fernando Cruz Progressing in Recovery from Oblique Injury

New York Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) is recovering well from his left oblique strain and could resume playing catch over the weekend, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Cruz has been on the 15-day injured list since late June with what was diagnosed as a "high-grade" strain, and he's not expected to return until […]

Victor Robles Playing Catch

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) was spotted playing catch in the outfield before his team's game against the Houston Astros on Friday. Robles was placed on the 60-day injured list in early April after dislocating his right shoulder. The initial timeline provided by the team indicated that Robles would be sidelined for "at least" […]

Mason Taylor Agrees to Rookie Contract with Jets

The New York Jets and tight end Mason Taylor have agreed to terms on a four-year rookie contract, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The Jets drafted Taylor out of LSU in the second round of the 2025 draft, and he appears to be the favorite to start at tight end as a rookie. […]

Hendon Hooker Leading Lions QB2 Battle Entering Training Camp

It would be "surprising" if Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker loses the backup job behind Jared Goff to veteran Kyle Allen, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Detroit drafted Hooker out of Tennessee in the third round back in 2023, and he spent the majority of his rookie season rehabbing from a torn ACL. […]

Ozzy Trapilo Agrees to Rookie Contract with Bears

The Chicago Bears and rookie offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo have a "deal in place," according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Trapilo was the 56th overall pick out of Boston College in the 2025 draft. He'll be part of a re-made offensive line in Chicago after the unit was one of the league's worst […]

Tate Ratledge Agrees to Rookie Contract with Lions

The Detroit Lions and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge have come to terms on a rookie contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Detroit drafted Ratledge out of Georgia with the 57th pick in the 2025 draft. The 24-year-old played five seasons at Georgia, holding a starting role in each of his final three. Ratledge played […]

Jack Bech Signs Rookie Contract with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders and rookie wide receiver Jack Bech have come to terms on a four-year contract, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Bech was one of the many second-round selections in this year's draft who had extended rookie-contract negotiations. However, it appears that he'll be in camp when the Raiders begin full-team […]

Jameson Williams Earning Rave Reviews from Lions Coaches

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been the subject of frequent praise from the team's coaching staff this offseason, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. The 24-year-old Williams has been the subject of some trade speculation this offseason, as he's entering the fourth year of his rookie contract and could hit free agency […]

Christian Mahogany Expected to Start for Lions

Detroit Lions guard Christian Mahogany is expected to step into a full-time starting role in 2025, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. The Lions drafted Mahogany in the sixth round out of Boston College in 2024, and he played well in a spot-starter role as a rookie. Pro Football Focus graded Mahogany seventh-highest out […]

Zach Allen an Extension Candidate in Denver?

A "massive" contract extension that reflects Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen's impact on the team could "soon be on the way," according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Allen is entering the final season of the three-year, $47.75 million contract he signed with Denver in March 2023. He turns 28 in August and is […]

Zaire Franklin May Miss Start of Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin's (ankle) "availability for the start of training camp remains unclear," according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Franklin underwent surgery on his left ankle in May, missing all of the team's spring practices as a result. The 28-year-old has played at least 16 games in each of his seven NFL […]

Mason Taylor to Play "Crucial" Role in Jets' Offense

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor is "going to be a crucial part of the offense immediately," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. A second-round pick out of LSU, Taylor appears to be the clear top dog in a Jets tight end room that also includes Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt, and Zack Kuntz. […]

Junior Colson Competing for Starting Job

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Junior Colson is a "name to watch" in the competition to start next to Daiyan Henley at linebacker in 2025, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. A third-round pick in 2024, Colson played 11 games and made just one start as a rookie last season. Pro Football Focus graded Colson […]

Ravens Looking to Extend Isaiah Likely

The Baltimore Ravens "figure to make a push to extend" tight end Isaiah Likely, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Zrebiec also writes that the team believes Likely to have "star potential." A fourth-round draft pick back in 2022, Likely is entering the final year of his rookie deal. He's played a complementary role […]

Kyle Pitts Not in Falcons' Long-Term Plans?

There have been no rumors indicating that an extension for Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is on the team's radar, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The former number four overall pick in the 2021 draft, Pitts has been a disappointment relative to the hype he received as a prospect. Last […]

Browns in "No Rush" to Sign Quinshon Judkins to Rookie Deal

The Cleveland Browns are seeking clarity around rookie running back Quinshon Judkins' domestic violence incident and are in "no rush to sign (him) to his rookie contract or get him to camp," according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Judkins was arrested on domestic battery charges on Saturday night in Florida. The Browns used a […]

Jesus Tinoco Nearing Mound Work

Miami Marlins reliever Jesus Tinoco (forearm) is continuing a throwing program he started on June 16 and is "close to getting back on the mound," according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old right-hander was placed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm strain in early June. Before the injury, Tinoco had worked 19 1/3 innings with […]

Red Sox Targeting Charlie Morton?

The Boston Red Sox may be circling Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton as a trade-deadline target, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Fox Sports. The 41-year-old Morton's season-long numbers are unimpressive, as he's posted a 5.18 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with 88 strikeouts in 83 1/3 innings (14 starts). However, Morton has […]

Daulton Varsho Off-Schedule on Rehab Assignment?

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Monday in the Florida Complex League, but it "doesn't appear he did," according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. It's been a rough year so far for Varsho. He missed nearly all of April while recovering from shoulder surgery, then […]

Adolis Garcia Drawing Trade Interest

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia has been asked about in trade conversations by "several teams," according to Francys Romero. The 32-year-old Garcia is under team control through 2026, so he'd be more than just a trade deadline rental for a contending team. In 373 plate appearances this season, Garcia is slashing .232/.279/.404 with 13 home […]

Twins Not Planning to Trade Joe Ryan

The Minnesota Twins have had no conversations about trading star pitcher Joe Ryan, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Minnesota is 47-49, 11 1/2 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central and four games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final American League Wild Card spot. However, Ryan is under team control through […]

Edward Cabrera Not Expected to Miss His Next Start

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough is "optimistic" that starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (elbow) will be back in the rotation after the All-Star break, according to Mike Cugno of CBS Miami. The 27-year-old right-hander left his final start before the break on July 11 against the Baltimore Orioles after four innings due to elbow discomfort, but […]

RJ Harvey to Get "Significant" Work in Broncos' Passing Game

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey is expected "to play a significant role in the passing game," according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Denver selected Harvey out of Central Florida in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft and he enters training camp in a battle with free agent addition J.K. Dobbins for […]

Jackson Powers-Johnson More Comfortable Heading into Year 2

Las Vegas Raiders interior offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson "lost 10-15 pounds and has sharpened his fundamentals," according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Reed also writes that Powers-Johnson has been able to focus solely on playing center after also spending time at both guard spots as a rookie in 2024. Under new head coach Pete […]

Luke McCaffrey In Line for Larger Role?

Washington Commanders receiver Luke McCaffrey impressed during the team's offseason practices and should have a more meaningful role in 2025, according to Mike Jones of The Athletic. Jones writes that McCaffrey "demonstrated an improved understanding of the playbook and improved confidence." A third-round selection in the 2024 NFL draft, McCaffrey logged just 18 catches for […]

Jets Viewing Braelon Allen as Long-Term Starter?

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen will "have plenty of opportunities in 2025 to make his mark and prove he can be the long-term starter with (current starter Breece) Hall in the last year of his contract," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Rosenblatt notes that Jets' first-year head coach Aaron Glenn and […]

Daniel Palencia Continues Breakout Season with 12th Save

Chicago Cubs reliever Daniel Palencia recorded his 12th save of the season on Sunday, working a perfect inning with a strikeout in his team's 4-1 win over the New York Yankees. The 25-year-old earned his first save for the Cubs on May 21 and hasn't looked back, converting 12/13 save chances. In 34 1/3 innings, […]