Darius Slayton Has A Rough Spring

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton had a rough spring and dropped a bunch of passes in the practices open to the media. He also wasn't getting much work with the first-string offense, although head coach Brian Daboll downplayed the importance of starting units in the spring. It was especially disappointing with Kenny Golladay […]

Wan'Dale Robinson, Daniel Bellinger Could Have Roles

New York Giants second-round rookie slot wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson could have a significant role, perhaps as a gadget player, even if he doesn't start. Fourth-round rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger saw plenty of work with the starters during spring workouts and could also become the team's No. 1 tight end if Ricky Seals-Jones falters. […]

Shane Lemieux Looks Like Starter At Left Guard

New York Giants offensive guard Shane Lemieux looks like the leader in the left-guard competition based on how the first-string offensive line was laid out during spring practices. Lemieux was the starter to begin last season but ended up playing just one game before missing the rest of the year with a knee injury. The […]

Davante Adams Praises Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams compared quarterback Derek Carr to his former signal-caller in Green Bay in Aaron Rodgers. "As far as talent and ability, it's really similar, if I'm keeping it real," Adams said. "They throw the ball a lot different. Derek's gonna fire it in there, and you gonna know that […]

Raiders Sign Hunter Renfrow To Two-Year Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Pro Bowl wide receiver Hunter Renfrow to a two-year, $32 million extension on Friday, including $21 million guaranteed, according to sources. Renfrow gets rewarded after a breaking season that included career-highs in catches (103), targets (128), receiving yards (1,038) and touchdowns (nine) in 17 regular season games (nine starts). While […]

Nelson Cruz Dealing With Back Tightness

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday night against the Miami Marlins due to back tightness. Skipper Dave Martinez said that Cruz is scheduled to get an MRI exam, which should give us a better idea of whether the veteran slugger will need a stint on the […]

Joe Ryan Throws Three Scoreless Innings In Rehab Outing

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan threw three scoreless innings and gave up one hit on Thursday night in his first minor league rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul. Ryan struck out four and walked none in the outing. The 26-year-old has been on the COVID-19 injured list for the last two weeks, but the […]

Andrew Heaney Looks Good In Rehab Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) looked good in his second minor league rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday night, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing two hits, walking none and striking out five. Heaney threw 62 pitches in all, and he's allowed just one run while striking out 10 […]

Sonny Gray To Throw Extended Bullpen Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (pectoral) is expected to throw an extended bullpen session on Friday. Gray has been out since late May with a right pectoral strain, but he's slowly working his way back. Depending on how his bullpen session goes on Friday, Gray will likely start facing hitters next week and could […]

Brandon Woodruff Slowed By Raynaud's Syndrome

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (ankle) threw off a mound for the first time on Thursday in St. Louis since spraining his ankle on May 27. However, manager Craig Counsell said that Woodruff's progress has been slowed by Raynaud's syndrome, a circulation issues in his right fingers. The good news is that the right-hander […]

Clayton Kershaw Could Return Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) could return from the injured list and pitch on Saturday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants instead of Sunday, according to skipper Dave Roberts. Kershaw has been out since mid-May with SI joint inflammation, but he's set to return this weekend after allowing one run on three […]

Noah Syndergaard Won't Pitch Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard was originally scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against his former team, the New York Mets, but that is no longer the case. The Angels have a to-be-determined starter listed for the series opener on Friday, followed by Michael Lorenzen on Saturday and Patrick Sandoval on […]

Nelson Cruz Scratched From Lineup

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins for undisclosed reasons. We'll update you when we receive word on why Cruz is now out of the lineup. Yadiel Hernandez will serve as the DH and bat sixth on Thursday against Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers. Cruz […]

Chad Pinder Out With Neck Stiffness

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder (neck) is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians due to neck stiffness. However, manager Mark Kotsay said Pinder will be available off the bench, so his injury doesn't sound overly serious. Pinder had been in the starting lineup in each of the team's last six […]

Xander Bogaerts, Trevor Story Sitting Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts and second baseman Trevor Story are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Bogaerts returned to the lineup on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game early with right shoulder tightness. As far as we know, both he and Story are getting regular rest days […]

Andrew Heaney Making Rehab Start Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (shoulder) is making another minor league rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Heaney is expected to need one more rehab start after Thursday before he's ready to rejoin the Dodgers starting rotation. The 31-year-old left-hander allowed one earned run while walking none and striking out five […]

Luis Arraez Back In Action Against Yankees

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) is starting at first base and is hitting leadoff on Thursday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Arraez got the day off on Wednesday due to right shoulder tightness, but he'll be back in there a day later for the Twins. The 25-year-old Venezuelan has gone 8-for-18 (.444) […]

Jake Burger Injured Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger was removed from the game early on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an undisclosed injury. He looked a little uncomfortable after fielding a ground ball in the sixth inning and was replaced by Yoan Moncada. Burger clubbed his seventh home run of the season, singled and […]

Mike Trout Out Again Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) is out of the starting lineup again on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Trout was removed from the game on Tuesday with left groin tightness and will miss his second straight game, but he downplayed the issue and isn't expected to need a trip to the injured […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Visiting With Ravens

Three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul is visiting the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, according to a source. Pierre-Paul played in only 12 games last year and underwent shoulder surgery in February, so he may not be ready to go in training camp next month. The 33-year-old is nearing the end of his career and had […]

Christian Walker Leaves After Hit By Pitch

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (head) was removed from the game early on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds after he was hit in the head by a pitch. The good news is that Walker walked off the field under his own power, but he'll almost certainly be put through the league's concussion protocols and […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Unlikely To Reunite With Browns

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is unlikely to return to the Cleveland Browns for the 2022 season. Beckham began last season with the Browns before struggling immensely in six games and forcing his way out of town. He was much better in eight regular season games with the Los Angeles Rams, catching 27 of […]

Michael Thomas Doubtful For Mandatory Minicamp

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is "doubtful" to be ready to participate in mandatory minicamp next week, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Thomas has been at the team's facilities this offseason, but he hasn't been able to practice at all and hasn't played since 2020 after needing another surgery on his […]

Brandon Crawford Remains Out Of Lineup

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Crawford was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with right quadriceps tightness but came in as a pinch-hitter and went 0-for-1. The fact that he was available off the bench means that his injury isn't all […]

Tyler Stephenson Injures Hand Thursday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) left the game early on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks with what appeared to be a hand injury after a foul tip went off his right hand. Stephenson went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in the contest before leaving. We'll have more information on the severity of his injury when […]

Twins Avoid Arbitration With Gary Sanchez

Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez agreed on a one-year, $9 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration, according to sources. Sanchez has been Minnesota's primary catcher in 2022 after being acquired from the New York Yankees in the offseason. He will never hit for a high average because of his swing-and-miss tendencies, but Sanchez […]

Dylan Carlson Could Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said the team has been happy with outfielder Dylan Carlson's (hamstring) progress. He is receiving the day off on Thursday, and if his left hamstring passes all of the tests, he'll rejoin the team in St. Louis on Friday. Carlson has gone 5-for-13 (.385) with a home run and […]

Lance Lynn Joining White Sox Soon?

Chicago White Sox skipper Tony La Russa said that starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) felt good after his minor league rehab start on Wednesday night and is optimistic about being ready to return to the big-league roster. The White Sox will evaluate how Lynn feels in a day or two before making the final call […]

Eloy Jimenez Pulled Off Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is dealing with what the team is calling "normal leg soreness" and the White Sox are pulling him from his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. It's not unexpected, considering it's a part of his return from surgery, but they are hoping he can return next week. […]

Russell Gage In An Important Role With New Team

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady said that wide receiver Russell Gage is in a very important role in a pass-heavy offense and has a great opportunity ahead of him in 2022. When Brady speaks, you should usually listen, especially since he has a lot of say in Tampa's offense. Chris Godwin (knee) tore his […]