Miguel Cabrera Receives Day Off After 3,000th Hit

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies a day after recording the 3,000th hit of his career. In both games of Saturday's doubleheader against Colorado, Miggy went 3-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored, and he's now hitting .319 (15-for-47) with no […]

Eloy Jimenez Estimated To Miss 6-8 Weeks

The Chicago White Sox estimate that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) will miss six to eight weeks. The White Sox will place Jimenez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday after he was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain on Saturday. He'll undergo further evaluations when the team returns home on Monday. It's another tough blow […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Base Five Times Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) went 2-for-3 with a run scored, an RBI and three walks for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. The 24-year-old superstar had two hits, a walk and his second stolen base on Friday and is 5-for-12 on his rehab assignment for Gwinnett so far. "Looking at some of the video, […]

J.D. Martinez Not Playing In Series Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Martinez left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays last Wednesday early with left groin tightness and hasn't played since. The 34-year-old slugger was reportedly available to pinch hit on […]

Brandon Lowe Sitting On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup against a left-handed pitcher on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox. Lowe doubled and walked in the extra-inning win over the Red Sox on Saturday, but although he has three home runs and eight RBI on the young season, he's hitting just […]

Steelers Re-Sign Terrell Edmunds

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed safety Terrell Edmunds to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million on Friday, according to a source. Edmunds will return to the only team he's called home after the Steelers took him in the first round (28th overall) in the 2018 draft out of Virginia Tech. He has played a key role […]

Jaguars Considering Four Players With First Overall Pick

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said that the team has four players in consideration for the No. 1 overall pick to kick off this year's NFL draft next Thursday. Baalke won't reveal who those four players are or what positions they play, but it's likely that Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Georgia defensive end […]

Deebo Samuel Doesn't Want An Offer From 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has officially requested a trade, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday that Samuel's unhappiness with the team isn't "about the money." "From my understanding Deebo Samuel basically told the 49ers I want to be traded and don't make an offer," Rapoport […]

Jonathan India Runs The Bases Friday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring), who is currently on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, ran the bases at Great American Ballpark before the game on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. India is eligible to return from the injured list next Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, and the fact […]

Buccaneers Restructure Tom Brady's Contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady agreed to restructure his 2022 contract on Friday to create over $9 million of added salary cap space for the team as they head into next week's NFL draft, according to league sources. Brady remains scheduled to become a free agent after this season, but it remains […]

Tigers Put Victor Reyes On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Victor Reyes (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left quadriceps strain and recalled outfielder Derek Hill from the minors in a corresponding move. It's not immediately clear how Reyes suffered the injury, but he was off to a solid start this year, hitting .261 with a […]

Bryce Harper Has Mild Strain, Will Continue To DH

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper's (elbow) MRI exam showed a mild strain of his right elbow, and he won't throw again until next Tuesday. However, he will continue to serve as the designated hitter and bat third on Friday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. If the DH weren't available in the National League, Harper […]

Lucas Sims Activated From Injured List Friday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) was activated from the injured list on Friday and Ryan Hendrix has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Sims landed on the injured list to begin the regular season with a right elbow issue, but he should return to a prominent role in Cincy's bullpen […]

J.D. Martinez Remains Out In Series Opener Against Tampa

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the first game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Martinez is dealing with tightness in his adductor muscle, and the Red Sox are giving him another day off to rest as he continues to receive treatment. […]

Brendan Rodgers Hitting Eighth Against Tigers

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers has been dropped to eighth in the batting order on Friday against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. Rodgers hit fifth in the lineup on Wednesday, but he's off to a rough start this year, going 4-for-42 with no home runs, one RBI and three runs scored in his first […]

Didi Gregorius Out Again Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Gregorius left the game on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand, but X-rays came back negative. The 32-year-old's injury isn't serious, but the Phillies will hold him out […]

Blake Treinen Goes On Injured List Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) was placed on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort on Friday. Treinen hasn't pitched since April 14. Craig Kimbrel remains the team's closer in the ninth inning, but the Dodgers will be missing their valuable setup man for at least another week with Treinen out. Veteran […]

Colts Still Think T.Y. Hilton Can Play

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard texted with free-agent wide receiver T.Y. Hilton this week and thinks Hilton can still play. The Colts continue to monitor Hilton, who remains available on the open market after having his worst NFL season in 2021. He played in only 10 games due to injuries and finished with career-lows […]

Wade Miley To Throw Another Bullpen Friday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) will throw another bullpen session on Friday at Wrigley Field. Miley had a successful bullpen session on Tuesday in which he threw all of his pitches, so he'll get back on the mound again this week. The 35-year-old veteran threw 25 to 30 pitches in his first bullpen session, […]

Phillies Activate Odubel Herrera From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Odubel Herrera (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Simon Muzziotti to Double-A Reading in a corresponding move. Herrera began the regular season on the injured list due to a right oblique strain that was suffered early in spring training. The 30-year-old hit .281 with three […]

Bears To Sign Julie'n Davenport

The Chicago Bears are expected to sign veteran free-agent offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport to an undisclosed deal after a successful workout, according to a league source. Davenport was originally a fourth-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2017 out of Bucknell. He spent the first two years of his career in Houston before joining the […]

Kenny Pickett Has Experience, But Lacks Physical Traits

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett is the most NFL-ready of this year's quarterback prospects, as he appeared in 52 games (49 starts) over five college seasons and ran professional concepts under former NFL assistant Mark Whipple. "He was the biggest guy, strongest stature -- he just felt like a quarterback. But then your concern is the […]

Malik Willis With The Most Upside At QB?

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis' cannon of an arm, his running ability and overall playmaking skills make him the top-rated quarterback prospect entering next week's draft over Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett. "There's really one guy that's got true NFL traits," an AFC quarterbacks coach said. "[Willis] can run. He can throw it. It's a once-every-couple-years type of […]

Jets Sign Marcell Harris

The New York Jets signed free-agent safety/linebacker Marcell Harris to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. The former sixth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers will reunite with head coach Robert Saleh after 52 games (20 starts) with the 49ers over the last four years. Harris spent his first three seasons in […]

Carson Wentz Not Viewed As Bridge Quarterback

The Washington Commanders don't view quarterback Carson Wentz as a bridge quarterback or experimental fix, and head coach Ron Rivera downplayed the team's interest in grabbing a QB in the first round of the draft after the team traded for Wentz this offseason. Rivera said that Wentz could be a long-term fit, which could mean […]

Austin Riley Reinstated From Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated third baseman Austin Riley from the paternity list on Friday. Also, right-hander Jesse Chavez reported to the Braves and was added to the active roster after being acquired from the Chicago Cubs earlier this week. Riley ended up missing just one game for Atlanta, and he should be back in the […]

Seahawks Haven't Ruled Out Re-Signing Duane Brown

The Seattle Seahawks haven't ruled out re-signing offensive tackle Duane Brown, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Seattle certainly could use Brown, since they haven't locked down either tackle spot on their offensive line. The 36-year-old was solid but not excellent as the team's left tackle last year, but he could be moved to the […]

Cardinals GM: "Zero Chance" Kyler Murray Is Traded

When asked if the Arizona Cardinals could trade quarterback Kyler Murray, general manager Steve Keim said there's a "zero chance" during his pre-draft press conference. Murray has said that he wants to remain in Arizona long-term, but it remains to be seen if he and the Cardinals can find common ground on a long-term extension […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hitting Leadoff Against Cardinals

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been moved all the way up to the leadoff spot on Thursday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jordan Hicks. Chisholm was hitting eighth or ninth in the batting order for the first nine games of the season, but he'll move all the way to leadoff on Thursday. […]

Josh Bell Back In The Lineup Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (knee) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Thursday against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies. Bell left the game early on Wednesday with knee tightness, but his MRI results came back clean and he won't miss any game action. The 29-year-old switch-hitter is off to a […]