Optimism Surrounding Joe Musgrove Deal

The San Diego Padres and representatives for starting pitcher Joe Musgrove have recently resumed talks about a long-term contract extension, and multiple sources said there is optimism that a deal could be completed this week. Musgrove has made it clear he doesn't want to continue talking through the final months of the season and is […]

Frankie Montas Will Start On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) will start Game 2 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland to kick off the second half of the season. Zach Logue will get the nod for Game 1. Montas didn't go on the injured list, but the A's have been cautious with the […]

Chris Sale Undergoes Surgery On Finger

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (finger) underwent an open reduction and internal fixation of a left fifth finger proximal phalanx fracture on Monday, according to the team. Sale fractured his left pinkie finger on a comebacker from New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks on Sunday, and he'll now be forced to miss around […]

Rodney Hudson Will Play In 2022

Arizona Cardinals veteran center Rodney Hudson, who was absent from mandatory minicamp last month with his status for 2022 uncertain, has informed the team that he is returning and will play this year, according to sources. Hudson will report to training camp with the rest of the veteran players next Tuesday. The 33-year-old wasn't all […]

Bobby Brown Suspended Six Games

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Bobby Brown has been suspended without pay by the NFL for the first six games of the 2022 season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Brown played in just 10 games in his rookie season in 2021 and had one combined tackle. The 21-year-old was taken by the […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Listed As No. 2 On Depth Chart

San Francisco 49ers rookie third-round running back Tyrion Davis-Price is second on the RB depth chart behind Elijah Mitchell and ahead of Trey Sermon heading into training camp. Davis-Price is big, fast and elusive, which could make him an excellent one-two punch with Mitchell. The 21-year-old seems destined to at least be a short-yardage and […]

J.K. Dobbins Adamant He'll Be Ready For Week 1

In a response to an earlier report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) isn't a sure thing to be ready for Week 1 this year, Dobbins responding by writing, "Okay I'm tired of being quiet… come to me for your source @RapSheet because I might not even go […]

Shohei Ohtani Doesn't Plan To Pitch In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani, who will be hitting leadoff for the American League as the designated hitter in Tuesday's All-Star game at Dodger Stadium, said he doesn't plan to pitch in the game. After winning AL MVP last year while being dominant on the mound and with the bat, the 28-year-old Japanese star […]

Shohei Ohtani Hitting Leadoff For American League

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff for the American League in Tuesday's All-Star game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. It's unclear if the two-way Japanese star will appear out of the bullpen on the mound following Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane McClanahan. Following Ohtani in the batting order will be […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. To Lead Off For National League

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will start in right field and serve as the leadoff man for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. He'll be followed in the batting order by Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Mookie Betts, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, St. Louis […]

Shane McClanahan Gets Starting Nod In Midsummer Classic

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan will start for the American League in Tuesday's All-Star game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. McClanahan has been one of the best pitchers in the AL in just his second MLB season, going 10-3 with a league-leading 1.71 ERA, a league-leading 0.79 WHIP, a league-leading 212 ERA+, 147 […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star game in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium. Kershaw may have made only 12 starts in the first half due to injury, but he's well-deserving of the nod to start the Midsummer Classic in the stadium that he's called his home […]

Angels Put Mike Trout On Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Mike Trout (rib cage) on the 10-day injured list with rib-cage inflammation on Monday. Trout will be eligible to return to action for the second game after the All-Star break, so he may not wind up missing all that much time. The 30-year-old superstar missed the final four games […]

J.K. Dobbins Not A Lock To Be Ready For Week 1

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) hasn't had any setbacks, but his injury is a serious one, and he's not a lock to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. The Ravens also have no incentive to rush him back after they protected themselves with veteran Mike Davis in free agency. Dobbins […]

Deshaun Watson Could Sue The NFL

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will file a lawsuit against the NFL in federal court if he ends up incurring a full-year suspension that the league is seeking after he was accused of sexual assault and misconduct by over 20 women. Sources in the Watson case think arbitrator Sue Robinson's decision could bump up against […]

Giants Agree With Second-Rounder Wan'Dale Robinson

The New York Giants agreed to terms with second-round Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and fourth-round Iowa safety Dane Belton on their four-year rookie deals on Monday, according to sources. With the agreements, it wraps up New York's 2022 draft class, and they should all be finalized before training camp begins later this month. The […]

Mack Hollins, Keelan Cole Have A Leg Up

The early read is that Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers Mack Hollins and Keelan Cole have a leg up on former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Demarcus Robinson and speedster Tyron Johnson to start behind No. 1 wideout Davante Adams. Hollins has speed despite being 6-foot-4, and Cole has proven to be reliable in past stops […]

Johnathan Abram Has Impressed The Coaching Staff

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram is extremely talented, but mental and fundamental errors and a lack of durability have been his downfall so far in his NFL career. Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham requires his safeties to fulfill multiple roles and responsibilities, including playing deep zones, but Abram hasn't shown he's capable of that type […]

Three Jobs Up For Grabs On Raiders O-Line

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Kolton Miller at left tackle and Denzelle Good (knee) at right guard, assuming he's recovered from last year's torn ACL, are the only sure bets on the team's offensive line. The three other jobs are up for grabs in training camp this summer. Third-rounder Dylan Parham worked at guard and […]

Javonte Williams To See More Pass-Catching Work?

Denver Broncos second-year running back Javonte Williams suggested during organized team activities that the team's RBs will be adjusting to a bigger role in the passing game with head coach Nathaniel Hackett running the offense. "We're pretty much wide receivers and running backs this year," Williams said. "We have to learn all the different (route) […]

Courtland Sutton Could Become Russell Wilson's Go-To

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton profiles as the player most likely to fit in the DK Metcalf role for new quarterback Russell Wilson, the player he trusts to use his big frame to shield defenders and make critical plays in tight moments. The 6-foot-4, 216-pounder has a proven ability to win deep routes, but […]

Bucs Not Happy With Leonard Fournette's Weight

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff isn't happy with running back Leonard Fournette, who is up to 260 pounds this offseason. "Coaches were not happy, and that's an understatement, when he didn't participate in the OTAs, but then he shows up at the mandatory minicamp weighing damn near 260," Stroud said. "And that's not a […]

Kenyan Drake Says He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake (ankle), who suffered a gruesome season-ending broken ankle in Week 13 last year, said he expects to be ready when training camp kicks off later this month, although he might not be full-go right away. "I'm definitely going to be ready for camp. It's not going to be […]

Chris Sale Expects To Be Out 4-6 Weeks

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (finger) will visit with a specialist in Boston and is confident that he'll pitch again in 2022 after fracturing his left pinkie finger on a line drive hit by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks on Sunday. The Red Sox have given no timetable for his return, but […]

Rangers Sign Kumar Rocker For $5.2 Million

The Texas Rangers signed right-hander Kumar Rocker, who they took at No. 3 overall in the first round of Sunday's MLB draft, to a $5.2 million deal on Monday. It's almost half a million dollars more than last year's slot at No. 10 when he was selected by the New York Mets, who chose not […]

Christian Yelich Feeling Better

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is telling people that he is feeling better at the moment, but it's unclear how much his back issues that cropped up a couple years ago have curtailed his production -- moving him from an MVP level to the ranks of average. Yelich said earlier this year that he […]

Braves Want To Keep Dansby Swanson

The Atlanta Braves want to keep All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson around while he's in the midst of a career year. If his form holds, the Braves will make their offer to Swanson after the Aug. 2 trade deadline. If he does become a free agent, it will be another excellent year for the free-agent shortstop […]

Clayton Kershaw The Favorite To Start In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw looks to be the favorite to start for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star game at Dodger Stadium. On the flip side, Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani could get the start again for the American League, if he's willing. If not, the Tampa Bay Rays' Shane McClanahan would […]

Yankees, Mets To Explore Trade For Juan Soto

The New York Yankees and New York Mets will look into a trade for Washington Nationals superstar outfielder Juan Soto now that he's been made available after turning down a 15-year, $440 million extension, according to sources. However, early speculation around the game is that it won't be easy for any team to complete a […]

Miles Mikolas Added To NL All-Star Team

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas has been added to the 2022 National League All-Star roster as a replacement for Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes, who will be inactive for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles. Mikolas picked up a win in his final start of the first half of the season on Saturday against […]