Luke Voit Out, C.J. Abrams In Against Reds

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Voit is 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in his last two games and will take the day off. Manny Machado will serve as the DH in this one, with Ha-Seong Kim moving to third base and […]

Gavin Lux Out Again Wednesday But Expected Back Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Lux was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday night due to back tightness, but manager Dave Roberts said Lux is feeling better and is expected to be back in the lineup on Friday against […]

Austin Riley Placed On Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves placed third baseman Austin Riley on the paternity list on Wednesday and recalled infielder Travis Demeritte from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Although Riley is hitting just .214 in the early going, he does have two home runs, four RBI and two multi-hit games in his last two contests, so he'll […]

Didi Gregorius Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Gregorius was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Tuesday, but the good news is that X-rays came back negative. Johan Camargo is filling in at shortstop on Wednesday and will bat eighth in the […]

Deebo Samuel Requests A Trade

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel said that he has asked the team to trade him. Samuel didn't want to discuss the specific reasons behind his request, but he has indeed let the Niners know about his desire to leave the organization. The 26-year-old do-it-all receiver/running back is heading into the final year of […]

Lucas Giolito Expects To Start Sunday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) said he expects to return on Sunday and start against the Minnesota Twins. Giolito threw a simulated game in Arizona on Tuesday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list in time to start on Sunday in the series finale. The 27-year-old went on the injured […]

Jets Re-Sign Jeff Smith

The New York Jets have re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Jeff Smith, cornerback Javelin Guidry, safety Elijah Riley and defensive lineman Tim Ward. Smith has spent all three of his NFL seasons with the Jets, compiling 26 receptions for 292 yards and no touchdowns on 56 targets in 25 total games (seven starts) in that […]

Jake Hummel Visiting With Bears

Iowa State linebacker Jake Hummel is visiting with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday after visiting the Minnesota Vikings last week. He has been busy with meetings and workouts since his Pro Day, where his 4.50-second 40-yard dash would have ranked fourth among linebackers. Hummel's 6.85-second three-cone drill would have ranked first, while his 4.28-second 20-yard […]

Falcons Meeting With Matt Corral

The Atlanta Falcons are meeting with Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral on Wednesday, according to a source. The Falcons are also visiting with Virginia tight end Jelani Woods on Wednesday. Wednesday is the last day for top-30 visits before next week's NFL draft, and Corral also visited with the New Orleans Saints this week. Corral has […]

Bucs, Tom Brady Haven't Discussed Anything Beyond 2022

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said that the team hasn't discussed anything beyond the 2022 season with quarterback Tom Brady since he came out of a short-lived retirement this offseason. Brady said that he doesn't have a ton of football left in him, but nobody knows whether he'll return for another season in […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Doubles In First Rehab Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) went 1-for-3 with a double in his first rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. Acuna played five innings in right field and will serve as the designated hitter in the second game of the series on Wednesday. The superstar outfielder had previously been playing in simulated games […]

Tyler Stephenson Leaves Game After Home-Plate Collision

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (head, neck) left the game early on Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres when he was involved in a collision with first baseman Luke Voit at home plate in the first inning. Stephenson laid on the ground for around 30 seconds and returned to the dugout after slowly moving […]

Gavin Lux Scratched With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday due to back tightness. Outfielder Cody Bellinger, who wasn't in the lineup initially, is now back in center field and is hitting eighth against Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried. Chris Taylor is starting in left field and is hitting sixth […]

Jauan Jennings Signs Tender

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings and offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill signed their one-year tender offers on Tuesday. Jennings was an exclusive-rights free agent and wasn't allowed to negotiate with other teams. He'll return to San Francisco for his third season after catching 24 passes for 282 yards and five touchdowns on 38 targets […]

Steelers Claim Miles Boykin Off Waivers

The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed wide receiver Miles Boykin off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, according to sources. Boykin was placed on waivers by Baltimore on Monday, but it didn't take him long to find a new home. The former third-round pick from Notre Dame is excellent athleticism, but it hasn't really translated to […]

Rams Having Good Dialogue With Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team's "good dialogue" is ongoing in respects to contract talks with both wide receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive tackle Aaron Donald as voluntary offseason workouts begin. McVay reiterated that getting both Kupp and Donald locked up with contract extensions are the priorities for the Rams this […]

Buccaneers Could Draft A Running Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said that re-signing running backs Leonard Fournette and Giovani Bernard won't preclude the team from drafting a running back next week. The Buccaneers have done a lot of homework on the position this offseason. On a defensive note, despite signing Logan Ryan and Keanu Neal, Licht said the […]

Huascar Ynoa Demoted To Minors

The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Huascar Ynoa to Triple-A Gwinnett following the game on Monday night. In corresponding moves, right-hander Touki Toussaint and left-hander Dylan Lee were recalled, while left-hander Sean Newcomb was designated for assignment. Ynoa wasn't good in his first two starts of the season, allowing 10 earned runs on 11 hits while […]

Christian Vazquez Goes On COVID-19 List

The Boston Red Sox placed catcher Christian Vazquez and infielder Jonathan Arauz on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Right-hander Tyler Danish was recalled from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move, while the team also selected the contract of outfielder Rob Refsnyder from Worcester. Backup catcher Kevin Plawecki landed on the COVID list on Monday, so […]

Jose Altuve Undergoing MRI Exam Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday to determine a timetable for his return. Altuve was listed as day-to-day on Monday night after suffering a left hamstring strain in the game against the Los Angeles Angels. It looks as though the 31-year-old avoided a major injury, but we'll […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Could Miss 2-3 Starts

The hope is that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) misses only two to three starts. Ryu went on the 10-day injured list last Saturday with left forearm inflammation, but he could be back in Toronto's starting rotation in the first week of May, barring any setbacks. The left-hander's injury likely explains […]

Brandon Nimmo, Mark Canha Not In Game 1 Lineup

New York Mets outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha are not in the Game 1 lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants for the first game of a doubleheader. Both players have been on the COVID-19 list, but the Mets activated Nimmo on Tuesday. It's possible that he'll be back in the starting lineup […]

Jacob deGrom To Have MRI On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) check-up MRI exam is scheduled for next Monday. "Everything's going real well," manager Buck Showalter said. deGrom was originally shut down for four weeks with a stress reaction in his right scapula, and his MRI exam should show how much progress he's made. The 33-year-old doesn't have […]

Grady Jarrett Not Present For Offseason Program

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell said that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett wasn't present on the first day of the team's voluntary offseason program on Tuesday. Jarrett doesn't appear to be happy with his situation in Atlanta and may want out as he enters the last year of his deal. The soon-to-be 29-year-old could be a […]

Irv Smith Jr. Right On Schedule

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that tight end Irv Smith Jr. (knee) is "right on schedule" in his recovery, and the Vikings aren't going to rush him as he returns from his knee injury. The 23-year-old may be held out of workouts this spring as a result after he missed all of last […]

Ben McAdoo Says Sam Darnold Is The Starter

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said "yes" when asked if quarterback Sam Darnold was the starter, but he later backtracked and said "that is something I shouldn't have said." The Panthers have failed in their attempt to upgrade over Darnold this offseason, but they're fully expected to address the position in next week's draft. […]

Derek Stingley Jr. Visits With Jaguars

LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. visited with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday and is visiting with the New York Jets on Tuesday. Stingley is considered by many to be the best cornerback in this year's draft class, and he has the talent and athleticism to fit with any NFL team. A Lisfranc foot injury kept […]

Breece Hall Has Made Four Visits

Iowa State running back Breece Hall, perhaps the top running back in this year's class, has visited with the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and Washington Commanders. If Hall is taken in the first round of next week's draft, it'll likely be in the latter stages, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would also […]

Mecole Hardman Will Have Big Opportunity

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman has a big opportunity in 2022 with Tyreek Hill now in Miami. "I think that whenever Mecole's gotten an opportunity in this offense — even if it's when Tyreek had to go out and he would come in and run the routes that Tyreek ran — he made […]

Baker Mayfield Not Present Tuesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is officially not present for the start of the team's offseason workout program on Tuesday. It's not a surprise that Mayfield isn't attendance as he continues his rehab after having surgery on his left shoulder in the offseason. The former No. 1 overall pick is due $18.858 million this […]