Braves Move AJ Smith-Shawver on 60-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the 60-day injured list. Smith-Shawver suffered a strained elbow in his start in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday and was immediately placed on the 15-day IL. Manager Brian Snitker said Smith-Shawver's injury didn't look good, […]

Byron Buxton Officially Reinstated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list and optioned outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. The Twins haven't announced their starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Seattle against the Mariners, but Buxton should be back in there, […]

Dane Myers Set to Return on Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (oblique) is set to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday before the series opener against the visiting San Francisco Giants, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Myers will rejoin the big-league roster after landing on the IL on May 12 with a strained oblique. The […]

Luis Robert Jr. Back in Action on Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (knee) is starting in center field and is batting fifth against right-hander Zach Eflin and the hosting Baltimore Orioles for Friday's series opener at Camden Yards. Robert is returning to the lineup after sitting out the last two games due to soreness in his knee. The 27-year-old doesn't […]

Byron Buxton Expected to Return From Injured List on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) is expected to return from the seven-day concussion injured list for the team's series opener on Friday against the Mariners in Seattle. Buxton continues to do baseball activities and took batting practice on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran should clear the league's concussion protocol and be able to play this […]

Vikings Sign Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to Multi-Year Extension

The Minnesota Vikings signed general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to an undisclosed multi-year contract extension on Thursday night, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Vikings are 34-17 with two playoff appearances since Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell arrived, and now both are signed with the organization for years to come. Both O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah […]

John Harbaugh Wants to See Isaiah Likely Become an All-Pro

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has high hopes for rising tight end Isaiah Likely as he enters the final year of his rookie deal in 2025. "I want to see [Likely] be an All-Pro," Harbaugh said . "That'd be my goal for him, and he's capable of it." The former fourth-rounder in 2022 has […]

Lions Expecting Big Season From Jameson Williams

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team is expecting wide receiver Jameson Williams "to have a huge season." The Lions are expecting more from Williams after his breakout season in 2024 in which he caught 58 of his 91 targets for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 regular-season games (11 starts). […]

49ers Optimistic About Brandon Aiyuk's Recovery

There is still no official timeline for San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk's (knee) return in 2025, but general manager John Lynch expressed some optimism regarding his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee that he suffered last October. "Brandon's tracking in a good way with his knee, and you've just got […]

Jakobi Meyers, Other Receivers Being Moved Around a Lot

The Athletic's Tashan Reed reports that the Las Vegas Raiders are moving their receivers around a lot during voluntary organized team activities. Jakobi Meyers and rookie Jack Bech have lined up frequently at both outside and slot receiver, while Tre Tucker and Dont'e Thornton have mostly been locked in on the outside. Offensive coordinator Chip […]

Malcolm Koonce Returns to Practice, Christian Wilkins Still Out

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (knee) returned to practice at voluntary organized team activities on Thursday, an important step in his recovery from the torn ACL that caused him to miss all of the 2024 season. In his return to practice on Thursday, Koonce was primarily limited to individual drills. Meanwhile, defensive tackle […]

Things Going Smoothly With Geno Smith, Chip Kelly

The Athletic's Tashan Reed writes that so far this offseason, things have gone smoothly as Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly have acclimated to one another. "Geno's literally like a second coach," Kelly said. "When you're in that room with him and Greg Olson, there's a lot of ideas going […]

Patrick Mahomes Says Travis Kelce is Locked In

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce contemplated retirement following the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes says that the 35-year-old veteran is fully locked in now that he's decided to return for another season. "If it's the last ride, you would never know," Mahomes said. "The way […]

Kevin Ginkel Optioned to Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-handed reliever Kevin Ginkel to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander Jeff Brigham from Reno in a corresponding move. Ginkel has been a mainstay in Arizona's bullpen over the last few years, but he opened the 2025 season on the injured list with a shoulder injury and […]

Ryan Burr Receives Cortisone Injection

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Ryan Burr (shoulder) received a cortisone injection to treat inflammation/impingement in his right shoulder, and he'll be shut down from throwing for a few days, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Additionally, reliever Nick Sandlin (lat) is scheduled to throw live batting practice in Dunedin on Friday. Burr experienced a setback with […]

Miguel Castro Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury

Chicago White Sox right-handed reliever Miguel Castro (knee), who was recently acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros, will miss the rest of the season with a right-knee injury, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Castro injured his knee while covering first base on Wednesday against the New York Mets. It's unclear if the […]

Michael Woods II Participating in OTAs

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II (knee) was seen taking part in Wednesday's voluntary organized team activities. Woods did not play in the team's Week 18 regular-season finale last year against the Baltimore Ravens due to a knee injury, but the 25-year-old appears to be fully recovered and a full-go heading into the 2025 […]

Cedric Tillman Taking Part in OTAs

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) was taking part in voluntary organized team activities and was running with the first-team offense on Wednesday, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Dan Labbe. It's a good sign for Tillman after he finished last season on Injured Reserve and missed the final six games due to a […]

Steelers Looking for Another Playmaker Next to DK Metcalf

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had preliminary conversations with multiple teams about potentially adding another playmaker on offense to complement wide receiver DK Metcalf, multiple sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The Steelers are believed to be motivated to get something done at some point, even though there's still plenty of time before the Week 1 […]

Hamstring Injury Likely to Keep Ricky Pearsall Out Until Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury and likely won't return to practice until training camp at the end of July, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It doesn't sound like it's a serious injury for Pearsall, the but Niners won't take any chances with last year's first-rounder […]

Yordan Alvarez Getting Closer to a Return

The Houston Astros are bringing in minor-league pitchers to face designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) on Friday before the team's contest at Daikin Park against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to manager Joe Espada. "That means that, once he's ready, we're not going to need a rehab assignment. That will be his way to check […]

Guardians Claim Matt Krook Off Waivers From A's

The Cleveland Guardians claimed left-hander Matt Krook off waivers from the Athletics on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. In a corresponding move to make room on the team's 40-man roster, the Guardians transferred right-hander Ben Lively (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Lively had UCL reconstruction and will […]

Luke Raley Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Seattle Mariners first baseman Luke Raley (oblique) will rejoin the team in the next couple of days and ramp up the swinging part of his baseball activities, according to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. The Mariners are targeting the week of June 3 for Raley to start a minor-league rehab assignment. It means that the 30-year-old veteran […]

Bryce Harper Sitting for Game 2 of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (elbow) remains out for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Alec Bohm will get another start at first base and will hit third, with Edmundo Sosa again starting at third base and batting sixth versus Braves left-hander Chris Sale. Manager Rob […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Starting Rehab Assignment on Thursday

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. The Yankees are considering having Chisholm play third base when he returns to the big leagues, so he's likely to play the hot corner on what is expected to […]

Dodgers Acquiring Alexis Diaz From the Reds

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, a source tells The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. It's unknown what the Dodgers are sending back to the Reds in return. Diaz is expected to report to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 28-year-old former All-Star dealt with an injury in spring […]

Braves Place AJ Smith-Shawver on 15-Day Injured List on Thursday

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a strained right elbow and recalled right-hander Michael Peterson from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Smith-Shawver was hit by a comebacker in his heel/foot in his start on Thursday in Game 1 of a doubleheader […]

Christian Walker Not Ready to Return on Thursday

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (hand) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park. Catcher Victor Caratini will play first base and bat cleanup against Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Walker wore a pitch off his right hand in Wednesday's game, and although X-rays […]

Denzel Clarke, CJ Alexander Sitting on Thursday

Athletics rookie outfielder Denzel Clarke and infielder CJ Alexander will both take a seat for Thursday's contest on the road in Canada against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. Drew Avans is starting in center field and will bat seventh, while rookie Logan Davidson will man first base and bat ninth against Blue […]

Cody Bradford to Mix in Breaking Pitches in Next Bullpen

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (elbow) threw around 30 pitches in his fourth bullpen session on May 27, according to MLB.com. Bradford is scheduled for three more bullpen sessions before being cleared to face live hitters. In his next bullpen this Saturday, the 27-year-old southpaw will include breaking pitches for the first time. He has […]