New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, ankle), who hasn't played in a game for the Mets since April 14, is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. In addition to an ongoing Achilles issue, Polanco was pulled off his original rehab assignment […]

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) will have elbow surgery on Wednesday, July 1, with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The extent of the surgery will be determined once ElAttrache gets inside to see exactly what's going on with Ragans' elbow. We'll have a better idea of Ragans' timetable for […]

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Saturday night's game in Toronto against the Blue Jays due to tightness in his left hamstring, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. With Langford starting on the bench, Jarred Kelenic got the start in left field and is hitting sixth against […]

The Seattle Mariners have floated the idea of creating a "super 'pen" for the stretch run late in the season, perhaps featuring promotions for pitching prospects Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. Anderson, the former third overall pick in 2025 out of Louisiana State University and the team's […]

The New York Mets announced on Saturday that they reinstated right-hander Christian Scott (hip) from the 15-day injured list and optioned rookie left-hander Zach Thornton to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Scott is returning to the Mets' starting rotation after a brief stint due to right hip impingement. The 27-year-old former fifth-rounder in 2021 […]

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (ankle) will officially come off the 15-day injured list to start on Sunday in the series finale against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park, manager A.J. Hinch told Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press. Flaherty has been sidelined since June 13 with an injury to a tendon in his […]

When the San Francisco 49ers have two wide receivers on the field this year, it will likely be Ricky Pearsall across from future Hall of Famer and newcomer Mike Evans, according to Kyle Madson of Niners Wire. Health is obviously a major question mark for Pearsall, who has played in only 20 games due to […]

The Detroit Lions have made it clear that running back Jahmyr Gibbs will be their bell-cow back in 2026, which means that newcomer Isiah Pacheco must prepare for a backup role in his new digs, according to Kory Woods of MLive Media Group. Pacheco, who won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, signed […]

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list sometime during the team's upcoming homestand, manager Aaron Boone told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Grisham will likely play in at least one minor-league rehab game before rejoining the major-league roster. The Yankees return to the Bronx to start […]

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (wrist) is scheduled to make his next start on Monday in Milwaukee against the division-rival Brewers, according to MLB.com. Lodolo was pulled from his last start early on Tuesday against the Brewers after he took a line drive off his left wrist. The 28-year-old southpaw avoided a serious injury, though, […]

Former Navy star Eli Heidenreich is listed as an RB/WR with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he was assigned a RB number (No. 29) and has been working with the RBs during individual drills and "overwhelmingly lined up" in the backfield during team drills during offseason workouts, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. RBs coach […]

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is heading for paternity leave this weekend, multiple sources told Gregor Chisholm of The Toronto Star. Springer could be placed on the paternity list as soon as Saturday, so fantasy managers will have to adjust their lineups this weekend as the Blue Jays continue their series in Toronto against […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer singled out wide receiver Ryan Flournoy as a player who stood out during the team's offseason workouts during organized team activities and minicamp, according to Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. "Ryan Flournoy, I really think is taking the next step," Schottenheimer said. "I think he has a […]

The Houston Texans traded for former Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery in the offseason and signed him to a two-year, $16.5 million extension. KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson writes that the arrival of Montgomery in Houston "should allow the Texans to build a punishing run game and become a better red-zone and play-action offense." […]

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka (glute) will start a Tuesday and Friday bullpen routine soon, according to MLB.com. Soroka was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 20 with left-glute discomfort, and he isn't expected to return to the D-backs' starting rotation until late July or August. The 28-year-old Canadian was having a resurgent […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell (elbow) threw his scheduled 15-pitch bullpen session on Friday, and it went well, according to David Vassegh of 570 L.A. Sports. It was Snell's first time throwing off a mound since he had surgery on his left elbow to remove loose bodies on May […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are skipping right-hander Dustin May's (back) next start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins after he dealt with some lower-back tightness in Kansas City following his complete game the start prior on June 15 against the San Diego Padres, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News. Right-hander Andre Pallante will […]

Chicago White Sox rookie infielder Jacob Gonzalez came into his 20th major-league game on Friday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals hitting a mere .189/.283/.245 with a .529 OPS, one homer, five RBI, five runs scored, five walks, and 16 strikeouts in 60 plate appearances. The 24-year-old former 15th overall pick in the 2023 MLB […]

The Chicago White Sox bats were red-hot on Friday night in the 22-1 rout over the division-rival Kansas City Royals, and corner infielder Miguel Vargas was right in the center of the action. Vargas finished the night 3-for-6 at the plate with a home run, a double, five RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout […]

Chicago White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters had a big game in Friday night's 22-1 drubbing of the division-rival Kansas City Royals, going 2-for-5 at the plate with a career-high six RBI, three runs scored, and a walk to improve his season batting average to .289 and his OPS to .804. Most of Peters' damage came […]

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said shortly after the 2025 season ended that the team had started preliminary contract-extension discussions with wide receiver Parker Washington and tight end Brenton Strange, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. The Jags agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $48 million ($25 million guaranteed) with Strange on […]

The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud doesn't think the Tampa Bay Buccaneers want to give running back Bucky Irving 15-plus carries again in 2026 due to injury concerns. When discussing newcomer Kenneth Gainwell, who was the MVP of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense last year, Stroud said, "That's not backup money. I think they will go […]

The Canadian Football League announced on Friday that former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not be allowed to join any of its teams for the upcoming season, according to ESPN. "Upholding the integrity of the league and ensuring fair competition are paramount to the CFL," the CFL said in a statement. "The allegations involving […]

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan (hamstring) is heading to the seven-day minor-league injured list with a hamstring issue, sources told Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ryan missed time earlier in Triple-A Oklahoma City's season with hamstring trouble and had his start skipped this week. The 27-year-old former 11th-round pick by the San […]

The San Francisco Giants announced on Friday that they selected the contract of catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh from Triple-A Sacramento after they placed catcher Daniel Susac (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain. Cavanaugh, who is not listed as one of the team's top-30 prospects per MLB Pipeline, gets his first call […]

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they recalled right-hander Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace the injured Robert Suarez (elbow) on the major-league roster. Waldrep will be making his 2026 season debut when he gets into a game for the Braves after having surgery back in February to remove loose bodies from his […]

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they placed right-handed reliever Robert Suarez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 23) with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The Braves initially said that Suarez hasn't pitched since last Friday due to tightness in his right […]

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Alika Williams will make another start at the 6 for the A's and will bat ninth against rookie right-hander Walbert Urena. It will be the second straight game that […]

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hamstring) said he has progressed to light jogging on Friday and didn't have any pain, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Trout is scheduled to swing the bat on Saturday and is pleased with his progress. He is still hopeful that he can return from the 10-day injured list […]

San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez (foot) is starting at second base and batting leadoff for the Giants in Friday's series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Arraez was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Athletics after fouling a ball off his right […]