Browns Re-Sign Jadeveon Clowney

The Cleveland Browns officially re-signed pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal worth $11 million on Sunday, according to a source. The two sides agreed to terms on Wednesday, but they needed to finalize a few things before the deal became official. The 29-year-old has battled injuries throughout his career since being the first overall […]

Patriots Offense In Trouble?

New England Patriots players are "alarmed" so far with what they've seen from the team's offensive coaching staff. "There is a high-level of concern about what is going on with the Patriots," Boston Sports Journal's Greg A. Bedard said. It's something to watch, but we shouldn't jump to conclusions just yet with head coach Bill […]

Buccaneers Impressed With Jerreth Sterns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has been impressed with rookie wide receiver Jerreth Sterns, an undrafted free-agent pickup out of Western Kentucky. Sterns had 150 catches for 1,902 yards and 17 touchdowns in his final season in college and is expected to compete with Devin Thompkins and Kaylon Geiger for a spot on […]

Mike Minor To Make Another Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mike Minor (shoulder) will make another minor league rehab start, likely on Thursday for Triple-A Louisville. Minor has been out all year with a left shoulder injury, but he's inching closer to making his 2022 debut for Cincy. The 34-year-old left-hander has already made four rehab starts with Louisville and Double-A […]

Abraham Toro Goes On IL, Taylor Trammell Recalled

The Seattle Mariners placed infielder Abraham Toro (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday and recalled outfielder Taylor Trammell from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Seattle also selected infielder Sam Haggerty's contract from Tacoma and designated outfielder Steven Souza Jr. for assignment. Toro suffered a sprained left shoulder on Saturday against the Boston […]

Steven Matz Dealing With Shoulder Stiffness

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (shoulder) left his start after just four pitches on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to left shoulder stiffness. It was previously reported that Matz was dealing with an apparent hip injury. Right-hander Angel Rondon, who had been called up from the minors before […]

Rays Place Andrew Kittredge On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed All-Star closer Andrew Kittredge (back) on the injured list on Sunday and promoted right-hander Dusten Knight from the minors in a corresponding move. Kittredge has been unavailable for a few days, and the Rays are hoping he'll have a minimum stay on the injured list. Without Kittredge available on Friday, […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is taking the day off on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Buxton will take a seat after starting the last three games and going 0-for-11 with four walks, one RBI and four runs scored. The Twins are trying to give the oft-injured 28-year-old more rest days in order to […]

Steven Matz Injured Early On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (hip) left his start after facing just one batter (four pitches) on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an apparent hip injury. The Cardinals have been forced to turn to right-hander Angel Rondon, who was just called up from the minors before Sunday's game as a long-relief option […]

Tarik Skubal Expects To Make His Next Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (shin) said he has a bruise on his left shin but feels good otherwise and expects to be able to make his next start in the rotation. He was diagnosed with a left leg contusion after being hit by a comebacker in his start on Friday against the Cleveland […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Not Playing Against Twins

Kansas City Royals rookie third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. It's only the second day off of the season for the young infielder. The 21-year-old had extremely high expectations heading into his first MLB season after tearing the cover off the ball in spring […]

Kevin Newman Suffers A Setback

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that shortstop Kevin Newman (groin, hamstring) experienced a setback in his rehab, although it's believed to be on the minor side. Newman felt something in his hamstring, and it's not related to his groin injury. The 28-year-old played in a minor league rehab game with Triple-A Indianapolis on […]

Trevor Larnach Activated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Trevor Larnach (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and placed right-hander Cody Stashak (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement in a corresponding move. Larnach has missed the team's last 13 games with a right adductor strain after landing on the IL on May […]

Yandy Diaz Out With Shoulder Injury

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Diaz left the game early on Saturday with a strained left shoulder, but it's unknown at this time if the injury is serious enough to land him on the injured list. The 30-year-old will likely […]

Alex Verdugo Not Starting Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (illness) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. Verdugo left the game on Saturday with an illness and will take the day off on Sunday. With the Red Sox having an off day on Monday, fantasy managers will hope the 26-year-old can return on […]

Matthew Liberatore Sent Back To Minors

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned left-hander Matthew Liberatore to Triple-A and recalled right-hander Angel Rondon on Sunday before their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Liberatore allowed four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in his major league debut against Pittsburgh on Saturday, but he'll head back to the minors. Rondon gives the Cardinals long-relief options […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Officially Lands On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers officially placed left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (rib cage) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a left rib-cage sprain and recalled right-hander Elvin Rodriguez from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Elvin Rodriguez is scheduled to start on Monday against the Minnesota Twins. E-Rod's move to the IL is retroactive to May […]

Yankees-White Sox Postponed Friday

Friday's game between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox in the Bronx has been postponed due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather. The contest will be made up as the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday, and it will begin at 3:05 pm ET. Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes was set to […]

Clayton Kershaw Weeks Away From A Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) is probably "a couple weeks away" from throwing a bullpen session, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 34-year-old left-hander was placed on the injured list and received an epidural injection for his inflammation in his right SI joint. Kershaw couldn't throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, and […]

Dodgers Sign Pedro Baez To Minors Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent relief pitcher Pedro Baez to a minor league deal on Thursday and assigned him to the Arizona Complex League. Baez, 34, was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros at the end of April. Before he was cut, he allowed three earned runs while walking three and striking out […]

Kellen Mond Having A Good Spring

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond is having a good spring this offseason. "Kellen's having a good spring so far, working incredibly hard, digesting the system. He made a couple checks yesterday at the LOS that he wasn't prepared play by play for...he just instinctively did it. Those are the little things you look for," new […]

Panthers Still Interested In Jimmy Garoppolo, Baker Mayfield

The Carolina Panthers are still interested in San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, but in order for a trade to go down, the other team would have to agree to pick up a large portion of their salary. Nothing has changed on that front in weeks. Making things more […]

Joey Votto Returns From COVID Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated first baseman Joey Votto from the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. In corresponding moves, left-hander Ross Detwiler was placed on the bereavement list. The Reds also selected the contracts of right-hander Graham Ashcraft, infielder Taylor Motter and outfielder Aristides Aquino from Triple-A Louisville and sent infielder Jose Barrero to Louisville on […]

Tyler Mahle, Brandon Drury Placed On Restricted List

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-handers Tyler Mahle and Joel Kuhnel, infielder Brandon Drury and outfielder Albert Almora Jr. on the restricted list on Friday ahead of their weekend series in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Players must be vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter Canada. Mahle wasn't scheduled to pitch in this series anyway, so fantasy […]

Mickey Moniak Begins Rehab Assignment Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Mickey Moniak (hand) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater on Friday. Moniak suffered a hairline fracture on his right hand in the team's final spring training game, which caused him to lose out on an Opening Day roster spot in the Phillies outfield. The 24-year-old could require a […]

Michael Kopech Returns From Paternity List

The Chicago White Sox activated starting pitcher Michael Kopech from the paternity list on Friday and optioned reliever Ryan Burr to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Kopech went on the paternity list on Tuesday and will return without missing a start. The 26-year-old will take the mound next on Saturday against the New York […]

Mets-Rockies Snowed Out Friday

The game between the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies has been snowed out on Friday. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday. Right-hander Carlos Carrasco was scheduled to toe the rubber for the Mets, while right-hander German Marquez was the scheduled starter for Colorado. The two starters will presumably be pushed back […]

Nolan Gorman Hitting Sixth In MLB Debut

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect Nolan Gorman is starting at second base and is batting sixth in the batting order in his major league debut on Friday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Zach Thompson. With Tommy Edman sliding over to shortstop, Gorman should operate as the team's primary second baseman for the foreseeable future. The 22-year-old […]

D.J. Reed Impressed With Sauce Gardner

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed has been really impressed with rookie cornerback Sauce Gardner early on. Gardner, who was the No. 4 overall pick, didn't give up a single touchdown out of his 1,000-plus career coverage snaps and only allowed 13 catches for 117 yards last year at Cincinnati. "I love him man. I […]

Quez Watkins Doesn't See His Role Changing

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins doesn't see his role changing at all despite the addition of A.J. Brown. "We're all good guys, we're all going to compete, we're all going to do our part. My role is not going to change -- I'm going to continue to do what I do," Watkins said. The […]