Justin Martinez To Face Live Hitters On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Justin Martinez (shoulder) will face live hitters on Wednesday and throw somewhere around 15 to 18 pitches, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It comes after Martinez said his first bullpen session on Sunday went "real well." Barring a setback once he starts facing live hitters this week, the 23-year-old is expected […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Take Live At-Bats This Week

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) could head to Tampa this week to take live at-bats, although nothing has been finalized yet, according to manager Aaron Boone. Stanton has been out all season to this point while dealing with tennis elbow in both of his arms. There's still no timetable for the 35-year-old […]

DJ LeMahieu To Be Activated On Tuesday, Start On Wednesday

The New York Yankees plan to activate infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and start him on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager Aaron Boone. A left-calf strain landed LeMahieu on the IL to begin the 2025 season, and he then battled through a hip injury. The 36-year-old […]

Lions Sign Luke Deal, Malik Taylor

The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they signed free-agent tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor and defensive lineman Raequan Williams while waiving tight end Caden Prieskorn in a corresponding move. Deal, Taylor and Williams impressed Detroit's coaching staff enough after trying out in the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend. Deal will […]

Titans Sign TJ Sheffield, Drake Dabney

The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday that they signed undrafted rookie free-agent wide receiver TJ Sheffield and tight end Drake Dabney after they tried out in last weekend's rookie minicamp. In corresponding moves, undrafted free-agent cornerback Virgil Lemons and safety Jerrin Thompson were waived. Sheffield recorded 172 catches for 1,714 yards and 14 total touchdowns […]

Broncos Sign Cole Fotheringham, Kyrese White

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent tight end Cole Fotheringham, wide receiver Kyrese White and inside linebacker Jordan Turner after their rookie minicamp over the weekend, according to the team. The team also signed log snapper Zach Triner, who joined the team in April but was released ahead of rookie minicamp. In corresponding moves, the Broncos […]

Asante Samuel Jr. Coming Off Neck Surgery

Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (neck) is one of the top free-cornerbacks in this year's class, but he's still waiting to sign with a new team after he had neck surgery in April, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Samuel visited with the New Orleans Saints on Monday. The 25-year-old defensive back has a checkup scheduled in […]

Packers Meet With Jayden Reed To Clarify His Status On The Team

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst met last week with wide receiver Jayden Reed's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, to clarify Reed's status in Green Bay after the team took receivers Matthew Golden (first round) and Savion Williams (third round) in this year's NFL draft, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Packers told Reed it will […]

Broncos-Chiefs To Square Off On Christmas Day

The Denver Broncos will travel to Kansas City to face the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day in 2025 on Prime Video in Week 17. The game could come with plenty of playoff implications late in the season. The Chiefs have dominated the AFC West in the last decade, winning nine straight division titles […]

Lane Thomas, David Fry To Play In Rehab Games This Week

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment this week with Triple-A Columbus. Outfielder/catcher David Fry (elbow) is also set to start his rehab assignment and play in games in Arizona this week. Thomas is getting close to a return to the MLB roster after being […]

Ben Lively Leaves Start Early With Forearm Inflammation

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Ben Lively (forearm) left his start early on Monday after tossing a couple of warmup pitches in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers with right-forearm inflammation, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. Before departing, Lively had thrown three shutout innings with one hit allowed, two walks and a strikeout. We'll have an […]

Tom Murphy To Be Re-Evaluated In Six Weeks

San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy (back) will be re-evaluated in six weeks, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. Murphy is on the 60-day injured list and has yet to make his debut with the Giants due to a mid-back disc herniation that he suffered early in spring training in February. The 34-year-old […]

Tyler Fitzgerald, Casey Schmitt Could Start Rehab Assignments On Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants say that infielders Tyler Fitzgerald (rib) and Casey Schmitt (oblique) could start their minor-league rehab assignments on Tuesday. Fitzgerald is rehabbing from a fractured left rib that he suffered in the middle of April, while Schmitt is more than three weeks removed from a Grade 2 oblique strain. Depending on how […]

Willy Adames Drops To Six-Hole On Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames has been dropped to the sixth spot in the batting order for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Merrill Kelly at Oracle Park. Adames has hit slightly better in the month of May to the tune of a .244/.311/.439 slash line with two home runs, […]

Jackson Merrill Returns To Padres Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (illness) is back in center field and is batting in the cleanup spot for Monday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi at Petco Park. Merrill was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies in Denver because he was […]

Yordan Alvarez Hits In The Cages On Monday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand), who is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, hit in the cages before Monday's series opener at Daikin Park against the Kansas City Royals, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is on the IL with a muscle strain in his right hand, and while […]

Jose Altuve Returns To Lineup On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Altuve (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener at home against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Michael Wacha, playing second base and batting second. Zach Dezenzo is in left field and hitting eighth. Altuve will return to the field after leaving Saturday's game early against […]

Cody Bradford To Throw A Bullpen On Thursday

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Thursday, according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. Bradford has been throwing just fastballs and changeups on flat ground as he ramps back up and said that he's been feeling good. The 27-year-old southpaw has yet to make his 2025 debut due […]

Josh Smith Scratched With Back Soreness

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (back) was originally scheduled to play in Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field, but he was a late scratch due to back soreness, according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. With Smith out and Corey Seager (hamstring) appearing likely to go back on […]

Jake Burger Recalled And Starting Against Rockies

The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that they recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned infielder Blaine Crim to Round Rock in a corresponding move. Burger is starting at first base and batting seventh for Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies and rookie right-hander Chase Dollander. Although Burger was demoted […]

Corey Seager Appears To Be Headed Back To Injured List

DLLS Sports' Jeff Wilson writes that it appears likely that Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) will go back on the 10-day injured list, with catcher Kyle Higashioka (ribs) likely returning from the IL in a corresponding move. Seager is missing another game in Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies after sitting out […]

Dane Myers Lands On 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Miami Marlins announced on Monday that they placed outfielder Dane Myers (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 11) with a right-oblique strain and reinstated outfielder Derek Hill (wrist) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. With Myers now on the shelf, Hill will immediately start in center field and bat […]

Ian Happ Still Sitting On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field. Happ is being considered day-to-day with oblique discomfort, but this will be the third straight game that he has missed. If the 30-year-old's absence extends further into this week and […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Activated From 10-Day Injured List And Starting On Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Monday that they activated infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Liover Peguero to Triple-A Indianapolis after the team's game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Kiner-Falefa is immediately back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener in New York against the Mets and […]

Oneil Cruz Remains Out Of Lineup On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Cruz will miss his second straight game after being pulled from Saturday's game early against the Atlanta Braves with lower-back tightness. Alexander Canario is making another start in center field for […]

49ers Hosting Gabe Davis On A Visit

The San Francisco 49ers are hosting former Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills free-agent wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) on a visit on Monday, a source tells FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The Jaguars released Davis with a failed-physical designation last Wednesday. The 26-year-old continues to recover from the knee injury he dealt with in 2024, but […]

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Shifts To PUP List

The Cleveland Browns placed linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season due to a serious neck injury that caused him to miss the team's final nine games last year. Before his injury, the 25-year-old former second-round pick (52nd overall) in 2021 […]

Terence Steele Expected To Start At Right Tackle

The Athletic's Jon Machota doesn't think Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards will beat out Terence Steele for the starting right-tackle spot this year. The coaching staff is much higher on Steele than the fans are, and he'll get every opportunity to stick as the team's starting right tackle. Machota predicts the Cowboys' starting offensive […]

Jaydon Blue Could Be Dallas' Lead Back By Season's End

The Athletic's Jon Machota writes that he thinks Dallas Cowboys running backs Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, Miles Sanders and Phil Mafah will end up getting almost all of the backfield work for the team in 2025. Machota sees Williams being the leader early in the season, but eventually the rookie Blue will get more carries […]

Cam Skattebo Could End Up As Third-Down Back

SNY's Connor Hughes says not to be surprised if New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo ends up being the team's third-down back in 2025. Skattebo is a capable blocker and was very good as a receiver out of the backfield for Arizona State in 2024. The 23-year-old's dad was a receiver and used […]