Panthers Take Ickey Ekwonu With Sixth Overall Pick

The Carolina Panthers selected North Carolina State offensive tackle Ickey Ekwonu with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Many folks probably expected the Panthers to take a quarterback with this pick to compete with Sam Darnold for the starting job this year, but they passed a signal-caller up […]

Giants Go With Kayvon Thibodeaux At No. 5

The New York Giants selected Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux with the No. 5 overall pick in this year's draft on Thursday night. One year ago, Thibodeaux was the consensus No. 1 overall pick, so the Giants have to be pretty stoked that they ended up getting him fifth overall. He's a great talent that […]

Jets Draft Sauce Gardner At No. 4 Overall

The New York Jets drafted Cincinnati cornerback Sauce Gardner with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Gardner is a straight up lockdown cornerback that didn't allow a single touchdown in his final year at Cincy in 2021. "I see (LSU CB Derek) Stingley going before him, but he's […]

Texans Draft Derek Stingley Jr. At Third Overall

The Houston Texans selected LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. He was a consensus All-American at LSU as a true freshman. Stingley is ultra-talented, tall, long, fast and basically everything defensive coaches look for in a defensive back. He had a Lisfranc […]

Aidan Hutchinson Goes To Lions At No. 2 Overall

The Detroit Lions selected Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. Hutchinson was always expected to go within the first couple of picks as one of the best overall players in this year's draft. He will stay close to home. The decorated pass-rusher […]

Jaguars Take Travon Walker First Overall In 2022 NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Georgia defensive end Travon Walker with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on Thursday night. For the second year in a row, the Jaguars had the first overall pick in the draft. Jacksonville has invested multiple first-round picks on the defensive side of the ball in recent […]

Packers Could Move Up In First Round For Receiver

The Green Bay Packers, who hold picks No. 22 and 28, are another team exploring a move up within the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday. After trading All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason, the Packers may need to move up within the first round on Thursday […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. In Leadoff Spot For Season Debut

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is making his season debut on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs and will hit leadoff and play right field against Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly. The Braves activated Acuna from the injured list early, as the team was originally targeting a May 6 return after he tore his ACL […]

Jets Linked To Sauce Gardner

There is a lot of chatter about Cincinnati cornerback Sauce Gardner and the New York Jets, which is very different from one to two weeks ago, according to three sources. The Jets have a need in their secondary and could very well make Gardner the pick with the No. 4 overall selection in the first […]

Jaguars Exercise Josh Allen's Fifth-Year Option

The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised defensive end/outside linebacker Josh Allen's fifth-year option on Thursday. The former seventh overall pick in 2019 out of Kentucky has been pretty solid in his first three NFL seasons. He had his best overall season in 2021, recording a career-high 71 tackles (46 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, […]

Baker Mayfield Drawing More Trade Interest

With the first round of the NFL draft coming on Thursday night, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is drawing more trade interest from a handful of teams. The Carolina Panthers are one of those teams, and the Seattle Seahawks might be another. A couple of unnamed teams could come forward, depending on how the draft […]

Dylan Carlson Back In Lineup Against Diamondbacks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (toe) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, batting sixth while serving as the designated hitter against right-hander Humberto Castellanos. Carlson left the game early on Wednesday against the New York Mets after jamming his toe, but he's good enough to serve as the […]

Steven Kwan Remains Out Of Lineup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Kwan left the game early on Sunday against the New York Yankees with right hamstring tightness and hasn't played since. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old will need a trip to the injured list. […]

Shohei Ohtani Getting First Breather Of The Season

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will get his first day off of the season on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians. Ohtani gave up two runs over five innings on the mound in the win over Cleveland on Wednesday while also going 3-for-5 at the plate with a double, RBI and a run scored. […]

Chris Sale Throws Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) threw a seven-pitch bullpen session off a mound earlier this week. Throwing off a mound was a significant step for Sale, although the Red Sox are obviously playing it conservative with his throwing progression. The 33-year-old left-hander has been playing catch since the middle of April, but […]

J.D. Martinez Aggravates Groin Injury, Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) aggravated his adductor injury while pulling into second base on Wednesday night and is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays as a result. Manager Alex Cora is hoping Martinez can start at some point this weekend against the Baltimore Orioles, but […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Not Playing Thursday

X-rays on Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s right foot on Wednesday night came back negative, according to manager Charlie Montoyo, but Guerrero is still "really sore," which is why he's getting the day off on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. There's a possibility that Guerrero could pinch hit on Thursday, depending […]

Jose Altuve On Track To Return Monday

Houston Astros general manager James Click said that second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) will head to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday and play a couple of rehab games with them before being activated from the injured list on Monday, barring any setbacks. Altuve went on the injured list on April 20 with a hamstring injury, […]

Kyle Tucker Sitting Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Tucker is just getting a normal day of rest, but fantasy managers need to make sure to move him to the bench in leagues that allow daily lineup moves. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger has three home runs and […]

Giants Exercise Dexter Lawrence's Fifth-Year Option

The New York Giants exercised the fifth-year option on defensive end Dexter Lawrence on Thursday, according to a source. In other Giants news, the team declined to pick up quarterback Daniel Jones' fifth-year option, as expected. Lawrence, who was the 17th overall pick in 2019, has played well as a pass-rusher and run defender in […]

Jets Could Still Trade For Deebo Samuel

The New York Jets could still pull off a trade for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel on Thursday, according to sources. It sets up the possibility of the ultimate draft-night drama, and it's quite possible that both teams are waiting to see what's available at pick No. 10 before pulling the trigger. The […]

Patriots Re-Sign Carl Davis

The New England Patriots re-signed nose tackle Carl Davis to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Davis will return for a third season in New England after recording 19 tackles (12 solo) and one sack in 17 games (four starts) for the Patriots last year. The 30-year-old will return to compete for a rotational role on […]

Broncos Sign Blessuan Austin

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent cornerback Blessuan Austin to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday after his three-day minicamp tryout, according to a source. Austin started 17 games over the last three seasons with the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks. The 25-year-old defensive back played in 11 games (one start) for the Seahawks last year […]

Giants Not Picking Up Daniel Jones' Fifth-Year Option

As expected, the New York Giants are not picking up quarterback Daniel Jones' fifth-year option, according to a source with knowledge of the team's plans. However, if Jones plays well in 2022, he'll have a chance to cash in with the franchise tag for the 2023 season. It was considered a reach when the Giants […]

Kris Bryant, Brendan Rodgers Out Thursday

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) and second baseman Brendan Rodgers (back) are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Bryant was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with back soreness, so this will be his third straight game on the sidelines. Sam Hilliard will get the start in […]

Adalberto Mondesi Has A Torn ACL

Kansas City Royals president of baseball operations Dayton Moore said that shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) has a torn ACL in his left knee. The Royals officially placed Mondesi on the 10-day injured list on Thursday and recalled outfielder Kyle Isbel and infielder Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Omaha in corresponding moves. Right-hander Brady Singer was also […]

Texans Exploring A Trade To Secure Another Top-10 Pick

The Houston Texans have the No. 3 overall pick of the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, but they've been exploring a trade back up for a second top-10 pick, according to league sources. If the right player is available, Houston is trying to position themselves to move their second first-round pick […]

Jaguars Finding No Takers For No. 1 Pick

The Jacksonville Jaguars are still hoping that they can find a way to trade the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL draft, but they continue to find no takers, according to a league source. The Jaguars said last week that they've narrowed their field of potential first overall picks to four players. General manager […]

Cal Raleigh Sent To Minors

The Seattle Mariners sent catcher Cal Raleigh and right-hander Yohan Ramirez to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday. In corresponding moves, the Mariners recalled right-handers Penn Murfee and Wyatt Mills from Tacoma and moved infielder Evan White to the 60-day injured list. Raleigh was the team's starting catcher on Opening Day, but since then he's been sharing […]

Mitch Haniger Not In Thursday's Lineup

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Haniger has been with the team in Tampa this week, but he said on Wednesday that he's not quite 100% and remains on the COVID-19 list. The 31-year-old came down with the virus on April 16 […]