Jacob Cowing Adds Weight, Could Have Bigger Role

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recently said he was impressed that wide receiver Jacob Cowing, who weighed 168 pounds at last year's scouting combine, added more weight in the offseason. Cowing also trained with quarterback Brock Purdy in Jacksonville and Arizona this offseason, signaling he wasn't happy with a 2024 rookie season in […]

Mykel Williams Should Make Immediate Impact

San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Mykel Williams shouldn't have trouble finding playing time early in his career and should be an immediate asset in run defense due to his exceptional power, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows. The 49ers have their three best edge rushers in Williams, Nick Bosa and Yetur Gross-Matos in the […]

Ricky Pearsall Could be in Line for Breakout Season

The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall could be best positioned for a breakout season in 2025. Pearsall met up with quarterback Brock Purdy to work with him this offseason after missing six games as a rookie last year after being shot on Aug. 31. He also missed most […]

Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips Taking Part in OTAs

Miami Dolphins linebackers Bradley Chubb (knee) and Jaelan Phillips (knee) are taking part in most things during organized team activities, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Barring a setback for both players with their knee injuries, the Dolphins appear to be on track to have their pass-rush trio intact for the start of training camp […]

Kyle Pitts Dealing With Foot Injury

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (foot), who was absent from the start of organized team activities this week, is dealing with a bit of a foot issue, according to the Bleacher Report's James Palmer. Pitts was at the team's facility on Tuesday, but he just wasn't working out on the field. The former fourth […]

Travis Hunter to Play Third-Down Snaps on Defense?

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-round wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter was out on the field with the defense last week, per head coach Liam Coen, and he's been learning a bunch both on offense and defense during offseason workouts. The Jaguars aren't putting Hunter on both offense and defense on the same day, although he does […]

Jayden Daniels Puts on Some Weight

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said based on the eye test, that second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels has some put on some weight this offseason. "I'm sure he's a little thicker than he was," Kingsbury said. There was no mandate from the team for Daniels to bulk up after an impressive rookie season in which […]

Logan O'Hoppe Expected to Start on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (head) cleared all concussion tests and is expected to return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting New York Yankees, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher. O'Hoppe was pulled from Monday's series opener against the Yanks when he took a backswing to the head […]

Ronel Blanco to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that right-hander Ronel Blanco (elbow) will have season-ending right-elbow surgery next week. Blanco is expected to return during the 2026 season. Specifically, Blanco will have Tommy John surgery, which means he'll miss the rest of this year and most likely at least half of 2026. It's a tough blow […]

Kristian Campbell to Play First Base This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that rookie infielder Kristian Campbell will play one game at first base during this weekend's series in Atlanta against the Braves. Triston Casas (knee) is out for the season, and Romy Gonzalez (quadriceps) is still on the injured list, so the Red Sox have been mixing and matching […]

Carlos Narvaez Out Against Brewers

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale in Milwaukee against the Brewers at American Family Field. Connor Wong will do the catching for right-hander Brayan Bello and will hit eighth against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Narvaez will get a breather on getaway day after making three straight starts […]

Rhys Hoskins Getting a Breather on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins is taking the day off for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Jake Bauers will man first base and bat eighth against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Hoskins has hit the ball well in 2025, but he's struggled a bit of late, going 3-for-20 with two […]

Luis Robert Jr. Out With Knee Soreness, Likely to Return on Friday

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable said that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (knee) is dealing with knee soreness, which is why he's out of the starting lineup for the second straight day in Wednesday's series finale versus the New York Mets at Citi Field. The good news, though, is that Venable said Robert will likely […]

Byron Buxton Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) took on-field batting practice at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday before the team's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. If Buxton continues to progress well, he could rejoin the big-league roster for the upcoming series in Seattle against the […]

Harrison Bader Missing Another Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader (finger) will miss Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. will make another start in center field and will bat in the nine-hole against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. A sore finger will keep Bader out of action for a third straight game, although the injury […]

Harrison Bader Not Ready to Return

Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader (finger) will miss another game on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. will make another start in center field and will hit ninth against Rays right-hander Taj Bradley. This will be the second straight game that Bader has missed due to a […]

Carson Kelly Still Under the Weather

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (illness) remains under the weather and won't start on Tuesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. Reese McGuire will do the catching again for rookie right-hander Cade Horton and will bat in the nine-hole against Rockies right-hander German Marquez. Kelly wasn't feeling good on Sunday and was scratched […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched With Hip Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (hip) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards due to hip tightness. However, per manager Oliver Marmol, Donovan is expected to return by Wednesday. Nolan Gorman will enter the lineup and play second base while batting seventh against Orioles right-hander Tomoyuki […]

Richard Fitts Activated and Starting on Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they reinstated rookie right-hander Richard Fitts (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Zack Kelly to Triple-A Worcester after Monday's game in a corresponding move. The team also reinstated left-hander Zach Penrod (elbow) from the 60-day IL and optioned him to Worcester. Fitts is starting […]

J.T. Realmuto Hitting Eighth Against Braves

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is being dropped to eighth in the batting order for Tuesday's divisional clash against the visiting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. It's the first time that Realmuto has hit this low in a batting order since the 2022 season, but it's justified, as the 34-year-old veteran is showing signs […]

Matt Vierling Goes Back on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

The Detroit Tigers placed infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) back on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right-shoulder inflammation, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. In a corresponding move, outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) was reinstated from the 60-day IL. Vierling started the 2025 season on the IL with a strained right rotator cuff […]

Wenceel Perez Activated and Starting on Tuesday

The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and placed infielder/outfielder Matt Vierling (shoulder) on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. Perez is starting in center field and batting sixth on Tuesday against San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb. […]

Lane Thomas Sitting on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas will start Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field on the bench. Angel Martinez will start in center field and bat ninth against Dodgers right-hander Dustin May. Thomas hasn't had a hit in 14 at-bats while walking twice and striking out seven times in the four […]

Jerar Encarnacion Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (hand) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Sacramento, according to the team. Encarnacion is ready to restart his rehab assignment after suffering a setback with Sacramento earlier in May. Barring a setback, the 27-year-old outfielder should be ready to rejoin the Giants major-league roster for […]

Justin Verlander Throws Successful Bullpen Session

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander (pectoral) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday that consisted of around 40 pitches and said all went well and that he's "trending forward." Verlander said he has a couple more boxes to check before he can determine if he'll start after his injured-list stint. Depending on how Verlander recovers […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Taking a Seat on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. will retreat to the bench for Tuesday's game in Motown against the hosting Detroit Tigers. Casey Schmitt is making the start at first base and is batting seventh against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty. The Giants are giving Wade a day off against a right-hander as he continues […]

Nolan Arenado Back in Action Versus Orioles

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (ribs) is manning the hot corner and batting sixth for Tuesday's game in Baltimore against the Orioles and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano. Arenado was dealing with sore ribs after falling into the crowd to make a catch on Sunday and sat out of Monday's series opener at Camden Yards […]

Cedric Mullins Out Against Right-Hander

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is starting Tuesday's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Camden Yards on the bench in favor of Jorge Mateo in center field. Mateo will bat seventh against Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. Mullins will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games, which […]

Adley Rutschman Missing Another Game

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (head) is being held out again for Tuesday's contest versus the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Camden Yards. Chadwick Tromp will catch right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano and will hit ninth against Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. Rutschman will miss his second straight game on Tuesday after taking a foul tip off his […]

Hunter Gaddis Back From Bereavement List

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Tuesday that they activated right-hander Hunter Gaddis from the bereavement list and optioned left-hander Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Gaddis will be available for Game 2 of the series in Cleveland against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after being away from the team for a few […]