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 […]

Freddie Freeman Added To NL All-Star Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman has been added to the 2022 National League All-Star roster as a replacement for New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte, who will be inactive for Tuesday's game in Los Angeles. Freeman is well-deserving of the nod, as he hit a strong .321/.397/.530 with a .926 OPS, 13 home […]

Mike Trout Won't Play In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back), who has been out the last four games due to back spasms, will not play in Tuesday's All-Star game in Los Angeles. He's being replaced on the American League roster by Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France, and Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will start in Trout's place […]

Chris Sale Suffers Finger Fracture

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (finger) left his start early on Sunday against the division-rival New York Yankees with a left fifth finger fracture. Sale was smoked by a comebacker off the bat of outfielder Aaron Hicks in the first inning of his start. He allowed two earned runs on two hits with no […]

James White Still Walking With Limp

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) was still walking with what appeared to be an uncomfortable gait following a community appearance last Wednesday. White is scheduled to report to training camp next week, where it should become more clear how close he is to a possible return. "Just working so I can be […]

Spencer Torkelson Sent To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers optioned rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo on Sunday. Torkelson was scheduled to start on the bench on Sunday before the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians was postponed, and now he'll find himself heading back to the minors during the All-Star break. The former first overall pick in 2020 […]

Eloy Jimenez On The Bench Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (leg) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins in the final game of the first half of the season. Jimenez left the game early on Wednesday with right leg tightness and hasn't resumed running, so there's a chance he won't be ready for the […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Out Against Braves

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Cruz will miss his second straight game, and he'll finish the first half of the 2022 season with a .242/.324/.361 slash line with eight home runs, 48 RBI, 39 runs scored and three stolen bases in […]

Tigers-Guardians Postponed Sunday

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians on Sunday has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The game has been moved to Monday, Aug. 15, as part of a traditional doubleheader starting at 3:10 pm ET. Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander was scheduled to start for Detroit on Sunday, while Guardians right-hander Shane […]