Tyler Biadasz Being Released by Washington

The Washington Commanders are releasing center Tyler Biadasz on Thursday, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The former Pro Bowler with the Dallas Cowboys in 2022 spent the last two years with the Commanders and started all 31 games that he appeared in. The 28-year-old spent the first four years of his career in […]

Extension for Will Anderson Jr. is a Top Priority for Texans

Signing defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to a contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid pass-rushers in the NFL is a "priority" for the Houston Texans this offseason and could come "soon," according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Anderson was the third overall pick in the 2023 draft out of […]

Josh Jung Pulled as a Precaution With Hamstring Injury

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said he pulled third baseman Josh Jung (hamstring) from the Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox as a precaution because he "felt something" in his hamstring, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Schumaker said that Jung "wasn't thrilled that I pulled him." Jung is likely to […]

Sean Manaea Trying to Return to Previous Arm Slot

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea performed like an ace in the second half of 2024 after lowering his arm slot to emulate Chris Sale. In 2025, Manaea went even lower with his arm slot, but it didn't work, and he also dealt with elbow and oblique injuries before finishing with a 5.64 ERA in […]

Cody Ponce Throws an Inning in Spring Debut

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce made his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday and threw a clean inning with no walks, no hits, and two strikeouts against the Detroit Tigers. Ponce is an interesting arm going into the 2026 season in the middle of Toronto's starting rotation. The Jays signed him to a three-year, $30 […]

Steelers Meet With Penn State QB Drew Allar

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a formal meeting with Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (ankle) at the NFL scouting combine, a source told Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com. Allar suffered a season-ending left-ankle injury last year that caused him to miss the entire All-Star game circuit, but he plans to throw at the combine in Indianapolis this […]

Zack Wheeler Targeting Early Return?

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session this spring on Thursday since undergoing thoracic outlet surgery on Sept. 23 of last year, which involved the removal of a rib, according to Corey Seidman of Sports Illustrated. Wheeler felt great after throwing 21 fastballs on Thursday. When asked if Wheeler could be […]

Nolan McLean Dominant in First Spring Outing

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Nolan McLean was dominant in his Grapefruit League debut on Thursday against the Houston Astros, allowing no runs on one hit, one walk, and six strikeouts in four innings pitched, according to MLB Pipeline. The No. 6 overall prospect in all of baseball picked up where he left off […]

Caleb Downs Thinks he's the Best Defender in This Year's Draft

Former Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who is projected to be a potential top-five pick this April, believes he's the best defender in this year's draft class, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. "I feel confident every time I stepped on the field," Downs said. "If I would say I walked on the field and […]

Panthers Haven't Discussed Trade for Andy Dalton With Other Teams

Carolina Panthers general manager and president of football operations Dan Morgan said on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday that he hasn't talked to any teams "about a trade, but if the possibility did come up, I would talk to Andy." ESPN's Adam Schefter reported this week that the Panthers have been getting calls on […]

Diamondbacks Holding Out Hope Merrill Kelly Can Avoid the Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that the team is "holding out hope" that if right-hander Merrill Kelly (back) can ramp up his throwing "sooner than later," that he'll have time to get ready to pitch in the second series of the season and "avoid the injured list," according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. […]

Samuel Basallo Dealing With Abdominal Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) left Thursday's Grapefruit League game with right-side abdominal discomfort, the team announced. Basallo was injured when he reached out to tag Matt Vierling out on a play at the plate. The 21-year-old Dominican backstop eventually walked off the field under his own power, and he […]

Konnor Griffin "Trending Toward Being" Opening Day Shortstop

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said on Foul Territory on Thursday that it looks like Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin is "trending toward being" the team's Opening Day shortstop. It was seen as a bit of a stretch going into spring training, since Griffin is only 19 years old and has played just 21 games […]

Bryce Young to Have More Freedom at the Line of Scrimmage?

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, who is giving up offensive play-calling this year, said that quarterback Bryce Young will "increasingly be able to change plays at the line" when he recognizes mismatches with the opposing defense, according to Kassidy Hill of Panthers.com. "I love the strides we've taken in terms of the operation, how […]

Royce Lewis Scratched With Tightness in his Side

The Minnesota Twins scratched third baseman Royce Lewis (side) from Thursday's Grapefruit League game after he experienced tightness in his right side after running the bases before the game, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Lewis was scratched "out of an abundance of caution." It makes sense for the Twins to proceed cautiously with […]

Texans Linked to Kenneth Walker III

Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent running back Kenneth Walker III is a name that "I've heard floated around" as a player the Houston Texans may target in free agency, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. The Seahawks don't plan to use the franchise tag on Walker, who was the Super Bowl MVP, but […]

Ashton Jeanty Not in Line for Workhorse Role in 2026?

Las Vegas Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak plans to use a committee backfield in his first year at the helm in 2026, saying that "it's important for Ashton Jeanty to have a wingman." "We definitely want to have a two-man show," Kubiak added. It's bad news for Jeanty's already declining fantasy football value after […]

Samuel Basallo Injured in Spring Game on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (undisclosed) was injured on a play at the plate in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Basallo tagged the runner out, but then stayed down for a bit and was checked by head athletic trainer Scott Barringer. The Orioles removed Basallo from […]

Ryan Weathers Looks Sharp in Spring Debut

New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers looked good in his Grapefruit League debut with the Yankees on Wednesday, throwing 3 2/3 scoreless innings with no walks and five strikeouts against the Washington Nationals, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. In an effort to stay healthy in 2026 after two injury-riddled seasons, […]

Mike Trout Moving Around the Outfield This Spring

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is playing in left field in the Cactus League game on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, and the Angels are going to move him around in all three outfield spots this spring to "see what works best," according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Trout wants to […]

A's Offer Long-Term Extension to Nick Kurtz

The Athletics have made a long-term extension offer to American League Rookie of the Year first baseman Nick Kurtz, two sources told Joel Sherman of the New York Post. There's no word on whether the two sides will actually get something done this spring, but the team has done pre-arbitration extensions with outfielder Lawrence Butler, […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. "Trending in the Right Direction" in Rehab

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) is "trending in the right direction" as he recovers from an orbital fracture that he suffered during a "freak accident" during pregame warmups in 2025. Ballard also said that Richardson has "a ways to go," but "he's cleared to play, and the […]

Shane McClanahan to Make Spring Debut on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) did well in throwing "two innings" of live batting practice on Thursday in camp, and he's scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut next Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 28-year-old southpaw and two-time […]

Colts Give Anthony Richardson Sr. Permission to Seek a Trade

The Indianapolis Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) permission to seek a trade, a league source told Stephen Holder of ESPN. Richardson, the former fourth overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida, lost out on the QB competition to Daniel Jones (Achilles) last summer and then sustained a freak eye […]

Brenton Doyle Undergoes Imaging on his Wrist

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (wrist), who was scratched from Wednesday's Cactus League lineup due to left-wrist soreness, said he underwent imaging on his wrist, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The results haven't come back yet. The Rockies announced that the move to scratch Doyle was precautionary, but we'll have a better idea of […]

Yuki Matsui Ruled Out for World Baseball Classic

San Diego Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui (groin) has officially been ruled out for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team Japan, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Matsui is recovering from a left-groin strain that he suffered in a recent live batting practice session in camp with the Padres. He has resumed playing catch, but […]

Bengals Not Ruling Out Trey Hendrickson Returning

Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said on Sirius XM NFL Radio this week that he wouldn't rule out the return of All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson. "I never will rule out any possibility," Tobin said. "He's a good football player. So, is there a chance he'll be with us? We're in the business […]

Pablo Lopez Undergoes Internal-Brace Procedure

The Athletic's Dan Hayes reports that the Minnesota Twins were pleased to learn on Wednesday that right-hander Pablo Lopez's (elbow) surgery to fix a "significant" tear in the UCL of his right elbow was "less invasive" than a standard Tommy John surgery. Dr. Keith Meister was able to use an elbow graft from Lopez's 2014 […]

Roki Sasaki Hit Hard in Spring Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki allowed three runs, three hits, and two walks in 1 1/3 innings in his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. It wasn't a good start to spring action for Sasaki, who is trying to win a starting rotation spot going into his second MLB season. The […]

Arvell Reese Views Himself as Outside Linebacker/Edge Rusher

Ohio State defender Arvell Reese made it clear at the NFL scouting combine this week that he views himself as more of an outside linebacker/edge rusher than an off-the-ball linebacker as he heads to the next level, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. In his latest mock draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper has Reese going at […]