Jalen Tolbert Could Have An Immediate Impact

Dallas Cowboys third-round wide receiver Jalen Tolbert has a chance to make the biggest immediate impact of all the team's rookies this year. Michael Gallup's knee injury could make him unavailable to begin the year, and pass-catchers Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson are playing for different teams. CeeDee Lamb, James Washington and Tolbert could be […]

Alex Faedo Called Up To Start Monday

The Detroit Tigers recalled right-hander Alex Faedo from Triple-A Toledo on Monday in order for him to start in the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. In corresponding moves, the Tigers placed outfielders Austin Meadows (illness) and Victor Reyes (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list and recalled outfielder Daz Cameron from Toledo. Faedo, the […]

Royals Fire Hitting Coach Terry Bradshaw

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they have parted ways with hitting coach Terry Bradshaw. Effectively immediately, senior director of player development and hitting performance Alec Zumwalt will join the major league staff and oversee all hitting efforts. Keoni DeRenne will remain as the assistant hitting coach. Entering Monday's game against the Chicago […]

Johnny Cueto Called Up To Start Monday

The Chicago White Sox purchased the contract of right-hander Johnny Cueto from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday and optioned infielder Danny Mendick to Charlotte in a corresponding move. Cueto is scheduled to start the series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. The White Sox need some rotation help with Lance Lynn (knee) out until […]

Jacob deGrom Undergoing MRI Exam Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled for another MRI exam on Monday, his third since late March. deGrom has been throwing off flat ground, so if his MRI results are good, he could start ramping up his throwing program soon. The 33-year-old two-time Cy Young winner is working his way back […]

NFL Wrapping Up Deshaun Watson Investigation?

NFL officials are currently scheduled to meet with Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in Texas this week, according to league sources. SI.com's Albert Breer mentioned that the league usually talks to the player last in these investigations, so it could be an indication that the NFL is wrapping up Watson's 20 allegations of sexual assault. […]

Kyle Philips Impresses At Rookie Minicamp

Tennessee Titans fifth-round wide receiver Kyle Philips looked good at rookie minicamp over the weekend. He was arguably the biggest star of the day on Friday, when he caught one pass after another. Titans beat writer Jim Wyatt didn't see him drop a pass all weekend, but he did get coached up on catching the […]

Treylon Burks Doesn't Get Off To Strong Start In Camp

Tennessee Titans first-round wide receiver Treylon Burks left rookie minicamp practice on Friday because of breathing issues. He had a pair of catches in his return on Saturday, but he also had a really bad drop in the middle of the field on a perfectly thrown pass. It wasn't a great start for Burks, but […]

Malik Willis Not Competing For Ryan Tannehill's Job

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Malik Willis isn't in a competition with Ryan Tannehill right now, and he won't be breathing down Tannehill's neck to win the starting job in training camp either. Willis' mission is to learn and improve as much as possible in his first days, weeks and months on the job. With that […]

Griffin Canning Has A Setback

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Griffin Canning (back), who is currently on the 60-day injured list due to a lower back stress fracture, felt some soreness after a two-inning simulated game on May 9, so he will pause his throwing program for a few days. Canning was set to head to Arizona as part of his […]

Luis Rengifo Day-To-Day With Elbow Contusion

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (elbow) is listed as day-to-day with a right elbow contusion after he was hit by a pitch on his right elbow in the second inning of the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics. Rengifo was also out of the lineup on Sunday, but the injury isn't […]

Carlos Correa Could Be Back This Week

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (finger) did some swinging and throwing and took some light ground-ball drills before the team's game on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, and manager Rocco Baldelli said they are hoping that he returns from the injured list this week. "He's going to get a lot of swings in the cage, […]

Kyle Garlick Likely To Be Activated Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick (calf) is likely to be activated from the injured list on Monday ahead of the team's series opener against the Oakland Athletics. Garlick began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday and was expected to play again on Sunday. The 30-year-old has been on the shelf […]

Alex Kirilloff Optioned Over The Weekend

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday and left-hander Devin Smeltzer was selected from St. Paul in a corresponding move. The Twins also moved first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) to the 60-day injured list. Kirilloff's right wrist is fine, but the 24-year-old former top prospect hasn't been the […]

Tommy La Stella Could Return This Week

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles) hit a grand slam in his seventh minor league rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento last Friday and went 2-for-2 as the designated hitter on Sunday, putting him in line to potentially return from the injured list this week. La Stella has been squaring the ball up in […]

Jon Gray To Face Angels On Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (knee) is good to go for a start on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels after getting through a bullpen session on Saturday without any issues. Gray left his last start on Monday against the New York Yankees when he felt "something" in his left knee in the fifth […]

Packers, Jaire Alexander Finalizing Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers and Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander are finalizing a four-year, $84 million contract extension on Monday, according to a source. The deal includes $31 million this year, which is a new record for a defensive back. He will receive $42.5 million by March. Alexander was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2020, […]

Melvin Ingram Signs With Dolphins

Free-agent defensive end Melvin Ingram signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night, according to a source. The three-time Pro Bowler has 51 career sacks, 74 tackles for loss and 119 quarterback hits. The 33-year-old figures to rotate with Emmanuel Ogbah and Jaelan Phillips in Miami. Ingram spent last year with […]

Alec Pierce Used In Red Zone During Rookie Camp

Indianapolis Colts second-round wide receiver Alec Pierce was a featured target in the red zone during team drills at rookie camp over the weekend, and he made two eye-opening touchdown catches that showed his ability to use his long frame to his advantage. "It becomes basketball down there," Pierce said of the red zone. "You […]

Falcons Sign Geronimo Allison

The Atlanta Falcons signed former Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Allison was recently in camp on a tryout basis with Atlanta. He didn't play at all in 2020 due to concerns about COVID-19, and Allison had zero catches on only two targets in three […]

Zach Wilson Bulks Up

When New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson wasn't throwing to his receivers this offseason, he was working to add weight to his 6-foot-2 frame. "He looks beefy -- in a good way," head coach Robert Saleh said. Wilson focused on a healthy diet and was meticulous about what he ate, according to those close to […]

Rob Gronkowski Remains Undecided On Playing Future

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said it's "status quo" with free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski, who remains undecided about whether to play in 2022. Bowles said there is no timetable for Gronk to make a decision. The 33-year-old tight end is in no rush to make a decision, but if he does come […]

Jarvis Landry Signing With The Saints

Free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry is signing an undisclosed deal with the New Orleans Saints on Friday, according to a source. The five-time Pro Bowler has 43 career touchdowns, is from Louisiana and played at nearby LSU. The 29-year-old pass-catcher had the worst season of his career in 2021, but he only played in 12 […]

Texans Expect John Metchie III To Play This Year

The Houston Texans expect rookie wide receiver John Metchie III (knee) to play in his rookie season, but head coach Lovie Smith said the team is "in the process" of finding out where Metchie is in his recovery from a torn ACL suffered last December. Metchie expects to be full-go by training camp in July, […]

Josh Naylor Placed On COVID Injured List

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Josh Naylor was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Infielder Richie Palacios has been recalled from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Infielder Yu Chang was also activated from the COVID injured list, while Kirk McCarty was optioned to the minors. Naylor has been swinging a hot bat this year, […]

Falcons Acquiring Bryan Edwards

The Atlanta Falcons acquired wide receiver Bryan Edwards from the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. It's unknown what the Raiders are receiving in return. Even after adding wideout Drake London in the first round of this year's draft, the Falcons were in need of more receiving help with Calvin Ridley suspended for all of the […]

Mariners Option Jarred Kelenic Friday

The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday among a slew of roster moves. The team also activated reliever Sergio Romo (shoulder) from the injured list, called up outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and infielder Mike Ford from the minors, claimed right-hander Adrian Sampson off waivers, optioned left-hander Danny Young and outfielder […]

Joey Wendle To Injured List, Brian Anderson Returns

The Miami Marlins placed third baseman Joey Wendle (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right hamstring strain and activated third baseman Brian Anderson from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Wendle's IL placement is retroactive to May 12. Wendle left the game early on Wednesday with more right hamstring […]

Panthers Eyeing Sean Payton For 2023?

Reports have surfaced that the Carolina Panthers are eyeing former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton for their head-coaching job in 2023. The Saints still hold Payton's rights, though, so the Panthers would have to strike a deal with the Saints regarding potential compensation before Carolina could talk to him. The Saints could also […]

Sam Darnold The Starter As Of Right Now

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule isn't ruling out the team adding a veteran quarterback, but if the season started tomorrow, Rhule made it clear that quarterback Sam Darnold would be the starter. Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield has been mentioned as an option for Carolina ever since the Browns acquired Deshaun Watson from the […]