Texans Pick Up Fifth-Year Option For Tytus Howard

The Houston Texans picked up the fifth-year option for versatile offensive lineman Tytus Howard on Monday, according to a source. Howard has started multiple games at left tackle, right tackle and left guard since he was taken 23rd overall by the Texans in 2019 out of Alabama State. The 25-year-old isn't a great run-blocker, but […]

Browns Release Chase McLaughlin, Chris Blewitt

After drafting LSU kicker Cade York in the fourth round of this year's draft, the Cleveland Browns released kickers Chase McLaughlin and Chris Blewitt on Monday. McLaughlin was solid early last year for the Browns, but that didn't last and he made only six of his 12 field-goal tries from Week 7 on and wasn't […]

Steelers Decline Devin Bush's Fifth-Year Option

The Pittsburgh Steelers declined to pick up the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Bush on Monday, according to a source. Bush will now be playing the 2022 season on an expiring contract. The former 10th overall pick out of Michigan in 2019 had 70 tackles (41 solo), four QB hits, two sacks, four passes defensed, […]

Andrew Vaughn Remains Out Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Vaughn was hit by a pitch in his right hand on Friday and hasn't played since, but X-rays came back negative, so he remains day-to-day. The 24-year-old slugger has been able to swing a bat […]

Commanders Sign Trai Turner

The Washington Commanders are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent offensive guard Trai Turner to a one-year, $3 million deal on Monday, according to a source. Turner previously played for head coach Ron Rivera in Carolina from 2014 to 2019. The 28-year-old was originally a third-round pick by the Panthers in 2014, and he was named […]

Justyn Ross Signs With Chiefs

Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross, who went undrafted, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. Ross went off in the National Championship game against Alabama and could be a steal for the Chiefs if he can stay healthy after having a congenital fusion of his upper cervical spine and then a surgical fusion at […]

Damontae Kazee Signs With Steelers

Free-agent safety Damontae Kazee signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, according to a source. The five-year veteran has 12 career interceptions and will provide veteran depth behind starters Minkah Fitzpatrick and Terrell Edmunds in Pittsburgh's secondary. The 28-year-old spent last year in Dallas, where he recorded 52 tackles (35 […]

Zamir White Could Become A Starter By 2023

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Zamir White, who was taken in the fourth round out of Georgia in this year's draft, has a good chance to become the team's starting running back in 2023. The Raiders declined to pick up Josh Jacobs' fifth-year option, and White has been defying expectations since birth, when he […]

Breece Hall, Michael Carter To Form One-Two Punch

The New York Jets will deploy a running back by committee as long as Mike LaFleur is their offensive coordinator. Running back Breece Hall is the team's new starter after the Jets selected him in the second round of the NFL draft last Friday. Michael Carter will spell Hall to form a solid one-two punch […]

Texans Sign Rasheem Green

The Houston Texans signed former Seattle Seahawks pass-rusher Rasheem Green to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to sources. Green is coming off a career year with 6.5 sacks, and he'll give the Texans a big post-draft boost off the edge of the defensive line. In addition to his 6.5 sacks last year, Green […]

Saints Expected To Sign Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign All-Pro free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu, according to sources. The signing should be finalized in the coming days. This move has been talked about for weeks, but the Saints finally acted on it after the draft, with the Honey Badger coming home after playing his college ball at […]

Falcons Release Mike Davis

The Atlanta Falcons released running back Mike Davis on Monday, according to a source. The move saves the Falcons $2.5 million against the salary cap this year. Cordarrelle Patterson was by far the team's most effective backfield option last year, as Davis had 138 carries for 503 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and three rushing […]

Brewers Activate Luis Urias From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers activated third baseman Luis Urias (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated right-hander Jose Urena for assignment in a corresponding move. Urias will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. In seven minor league rehab games with Double-A Biloxi, he went 4-for-27 with a double, no […]

Shohei Ohtani Not In Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (groin) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani left the game early on Sunday against the White Sox with right groin tightness. He was optimistic that he'd play on Monday, but the Angels aren't taking any chances with the two-way superstar, […]

Domingo German Progressing Well

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on the week of April 25, according to manager Aaron Boone. German is progressing well and has had "no issues to this point." The right-hander began experiencing discomfort in his right shoulder in January, which delayed his throwing program. He was placed […]

Miguel Andujar Optioned To Minors Sunday

The New York Yankees optioned infielder Miguel Andujar and right-hander Clarke Schmidt to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday to get the team down to a 26-man roster for Monday. Andujar went 2-for-4 with a run scored in the win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, while Schmidt earned the win after throwing a scoreless sixth […]

Twins Calling Up Jose Miranda

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Jose Miranda posted on his Instagram account that he's being called up to the major leagues, and he's expected to join the Twins this week in Baltimore. First baseman Miguel Sano (knee) landed on the injured list on Sunday and outfielder Kyle Garlick (calf) is likely headed there as well, so […]

Willie Calhoun Wants To Be Traded

After being demoted to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun said he wants to be traded. "(I'm) gonna go to Triple-A and put myself in a position to get traded," Calhoun said. "I do want to be traded." Calhoun hit the ball hard early on, but he has a .136 batting […]

Robinson Cano Designated For Assignment

The New York Mets designated second baseman Robinson Cano for assignment on Monday. The Mets still owe Cano close to $39 million. The Mets had to cut their roster down from 28 players to 26 on Monday, and the 39-year-old is the odd man out. Cano missed all of last season while being suspended for […]

Shohei Ohtani Plans To Play Monday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (groin) said that he plans on playing on Monday. Ohtani left Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the top of the ninth inning with right groin tightness, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue. The Angels won't take any drastic measures, though, so fantasy managers […]

Tommy Edman Out Against Royals

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman (hip) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. Edman left the game early on Sunday due to a sore left hip flexor, and he's considered day-to-day. This will be the 26-year-old's first game off of the season. Edman has swung a hot […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Back In The Lineup Monday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. (wrist) is back at third base and is hitting seventh against St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz on Monday. Witt missed the series finale on Sunday against the New York Yankees due to wrist soreness, but he'll be back in there a day later. The shortstop prospect […]

White Sox Hope Andrew Vaughn Can Return Monday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that outfielder Andrew Vaughn's hand is still a little sore, but he's been swinging a bat and could pinch hit in the series finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. The White Sox are hoping Vaughn can return to the lineup on Monday. The 24-year-old was […]

Noah Syndergaard Unsure When He'll Make Next Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (illness) said he's feeling better on Sunday and will throw a bullpen session, but he's uncertain when he'll make his next start after being scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the Chicago White Sox due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Patrick Sandoval is slated to pitch on […]

James Kaprielian Activated And Starting On Sunday

The Oakland Athletics activated starting pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) from the injured list on Sunday in order for him to make his season debut against the Cleveland Guardians. No. 5 starter Adam Oller was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. In three rehab starts in the minors for Las Vegas and Single-A […]

Wander Franco Scratched With Hamstring Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins with right hamstring tightness. Manuel Margot, who is serving as the designated hitter, will move up to second in the batting order on Sunday, while Taylor Walls will play shortstop and bat sixth against Twins right-hander […]

Angels Option Jose Suarez

The Los Angeles Angels optioned left-hander Jose Suarez to the minors on Sunday and recalled left-hander Kenny Rosenberg in a corresponding move. Suarez took the loss on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox after allowing four earned runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking two in four innings. Five of the hits […]

Jonathan India Remains Out Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. India was scratched on Saturday in order to give him an extra day to recover from a hamstring injury that caused him to go on the injured list. Brandon Drury played second base in his absence on […]

Luis Arraez The Twins Primary First Baseman

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez, who has never played first base before this season, is now ostensibly the team's primary first baseman with Miguel Sano (knee) banged up and possibly requiring a trip to the injured list after being pulled from Saturday's game with knee issues. Gio Urshela and catcher Gary Sanchez could also be […]

Joey Gallo Not Playing Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Gallo said he wasn't concerned at all about the left groin injury that caused him to leave Saturday's game in the fifth inning, but he's out of the lineup for the series finale on Sunday […]