Darnell Mooney Puts On Some Weight

Conditioning has been an emphasis for Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney this offseason, and he has bulked up to 183 pounds. He played his first two seasons in the low 170s. In 2021, Mooney played 986 offensive snaps, more than all but five receivers in the NFL, and he's now the focal point of […]

Mike Gesicki Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

The Miami Dolphins and franchise-tagged tight end Mike Gesicki are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players to sign, according to sources. If no deal is reached before Friday, he'll play the 2022 season on his $10.9 million tag and become a free agent next […]

Cowboys, Dalton Schultz Not Expected To Reach Agreement

The Dallas Cowboys and franchise-tagged tight end Dalton Schultz are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players, according to sources. If a deal isn't reached, Schultz will play the 2022 season on the $10.9 million franchise tag for tight ends and become a free agent […]

Luis Severino Still Feels Discomfort

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) said he still feels discomfort in his right shoulder and is waiting for his MRI results after being forced from his start early on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Severino doesn't think his injury is overly serious, but he's unsure if he'll be able to avoid a […]

Shane Baz Lands On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right elbow sprain. He will rest for a month and then be re-evaluated to determine a timetable for his return to action. Baz will also receive an injection in his right elbow. In a corresponding move, […]

Jeff McNeil Returning From Paternity List

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil will be activated from the paternity list before Thursday night's game against the Chicago Cubs on the road. McNeil missed the last three games while on the paternity list, but he'll be back in the Mets' starting lineup on Thursday against Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter […]

Padres Being Cautious With Fernando Tatis Jr.

Doctors that have been conferring on the status of San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) are not in total agreement in regards to the next steps of his rehab from a fractured left wrist suffered in the offseason. It's not necessarily a bad thing, The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee writes, but the […]

Nick Senzel Back In Action Against Yankees

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (back) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against left-hander Nestor Cortes and the New York Yankees. Senzel is starting in center field and is hitting eighth in the batting order. The 27-year-old was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with mid-back stiffness, but it obviously wasn't too serious. […]

C.J. Cron, Kris Bryant Return To Lineup

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (wrist) and outfielder Kris Bryant are back in the starting lineup on Thursday against San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell. Cron is at first base and is batting cleanup, while Bryant is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Cron has been out in four […]

Jon Berti Strains His Groin Thursday

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (groin) left Thursday's contest early against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a mild left groin strain. Berti walked and injured his groin while stealing his 28th base of the season early on in this one. It doesn't sound like the injury is a serious one, but it could keep him […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has Been Throwing For 2-3 Weeks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) resumed throwing two to three weeks ago, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed Garoppolo's surgery, has been working in conjunction with the 49ers while Garoppolo has been rehabbing in LA. He's expected to make a full recovery. Jimmy G could […]

DeJuan Neal Agrees With Commanders

Free-agent defensive back DeJuan Neal, who has played in the XFL and USFL, agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with the Washington Commanders on Thursday, according to his agent. Neal hails from Shepherd University and will hope to earn a spot on Washington's practice squad this season. The 22-year-old went undrafted in 2019 and […]

Rangers Call Up Elier Hernandez

The Texas Rangers called up outfielder Elier Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. In the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League this year for Round Rock, Hernandez has hit .295/.364/.546 with a .910 OPS, 11 home runs, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored and nine stolen bases in 231 plate appearances over 62 games. It remains to […]

Jesus Sanchez Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a personal matter. Billy Hamilton will start in center field and bat ninth against Pirates right-hander Zach Thompson. Sanchez is hitting just .205/.261/.388 on the season in 263 at-bats, but he does have 11 home […]

Kirby Yates To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Yates' progress will give the Braves a couple of weeks to evaluate their bullpen situation before the trade deadline. The 35-year-old right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery early last […]

Elias Diaz Registers Two Hits Against Padres

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 10-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Diaz is 5-for-16 (.313) with three doubles and a run scored in his last four games over the last week and could be starting to heat […]

Connor Joe Doubles Wednesday Night

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe went 1-for-4 with his 16th double of the season, an RBI, one run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 10-6 victory over the San Diego Padres. Joe is hitting just .191 (8-for-42) in the last two weeks, but he does have six RBI in 12 games played. […]

Jose Iglesias Drives In Six In Win Over Padres

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Iglesias had a night in the 10-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with his third home run of the season, a career-high six RBI and one run scored. Not known for much of a standout with his bat, Iglesias is now hitting .305/.344/.409 with 31 RBI, […]

Yankees Acquire Tyler Wade From Angels

The New York Yankees acquired utilityman Tyler Wade from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Wade was designated for assignment by the Angels earlier this month, and now he'll head back to the team that drafted him and where he spent his first five seasons. The 27-year-old […]

Shohei Ohtani Wins Ninth Game

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani continued to dazzle on the mound by earning his ninth win of the season over the Houston Astros in the team's 7-1 win on Wednesday night. Ohtani allowed an earned run on four hits while striking out 12 and walking two in six innings of work. The two-way […]

Mike Trout Unlikely To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Angels skipper Phil Nevin said that outfielder Mike Trout (back) is unlikely to return to the starting lineup on Thursday against the Houston Astros due to back spasms. Trout left the game early on Tuesday and was held out of the lineup on Wednesday in the team's 7-1 win. With the 30-year-old superstar […]

Yankees Unlikely To Continue Pursuing Andrew Benintendi

The New York Yankees are unlikely to continue their pursuit of Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi since he is unvaccinated. The Yankees have six games left in Toronto against the Blue Jays and could also meet them in the playoffs. New York is the one team to send their complete roster to play in […]

Aaron Civale Departs Early With Wrist Soreness

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (wrist) left his start early on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox due to right wrist soreness. Civale only made it through one scoreless inning, allowing two hits while walking none and striking out one batter. It's unknown if this injury will keep the 27-year-old right-hander from taking his […]

Frankie Montas Won't Start This Weekend

Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) will not pitch this weekend, according to sources. Montas told the team he wants to throw twice more in side sessions and then rejoin the rotation the first day out of the All-Star break on Friday, July 21, against the Detroit Tigers. It was […]

Bryan Reynolds Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (oblique) has yet to resume baseball activities, and the plan is to re-evaluate him after the All-Star break. There remains no timeline for his potential return. Reynolds was placed on the injured list on Monday with a right oblique strain and might not be ready to go once the second […]

Royals To Be Without Whit Merrifield, Andrew Benintendi, Others

The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 players for their four-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays, which begins on Thursday. Canada requires a COVID-19 vaccination to enter the country. The list of players the Royals will be without includes second baseman Whit Merrifield, first baseman Hunter Dozier, outfielders Michael Taylor, Andrew Benintendi […]

Falcons Sign Second-Rounder Arnold Ebiketie

The Atlanta Falcons signed second-round defensive end Arnold Ebiketie to a rookie deal on Wednesday that is estimated to have a total value of $9.69 million while carrying a salary cap hit of $1.76 million in 2022. The Falcons traded their 43rd and 114th overall picks to the New York Giants to move up to […]

Gabriel Davis Bulks Up

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis, who is listed at 210 pounds, is up to 227 pounds this offseason, according to his trainer. It remains to be seen if the added muscle will help or hurt Davis as he heads into a much bigger role in Buffalo's passing attack alongside Stefon Diggs now that both […]

Joc Pederson Declines HR Derby Invite

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (back, neck) declined an invite to the Home Run Derby during All-Star week because he's dealing with some minor neck and back issues. Pederson said the first time he participated in the Home Run Derby that he was sore for two days. The 30-year-old is sitting against a left-hander […]

Blue Jays Fire Manager Charlie Montoyo

The Toronto Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo on Wednesday, according to sources. Bench coach John Schneider will take over as the club's interim manager for the rest of the season. Toronto entered Wednesday's action with a 46-42 record and in fourth place in the American League East despite lofty expectations entering 2022. They've also […]