Darren Waller Told He Won't Be Traded

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller said that despite any pre-draft rumors connecting him to a trade to the Green Bay Packers, the Raiders told him that he's staying in Las Vegas. "They said that's not a thing that's happening and there's no trade that's going to happen," Waller said Wednesday. Trade rumors are […]

Cardinals Pick Up Kyler Murray's Fifth-Year Option

The Arizona Cardinals picked up the fifth-year option on quarterback Kyler Murray on Wednesday, according to a source. General manager Steve Keim said in early March that this would happen, and it's now official. Murray is locked in for nearly $30 million for the 2023 season after making two Pro Bowls. The 24-year-old was the […]

Marco Gonzales Hopes To Make Next Start

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales' left wrist on Wednesday night after he took a 109 mph line drive off his arm against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning. The left-hander is dealing with a left wrist contusion and is hoping to make his […]

Joc Pederson Injured Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (leg) left the game early on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics with an undisclosed leg injury. Austin Slater entered the game in center field, while Luis Gonzalez moved to right field. Pederson grabbed at his quadriceps muscle while running the bases in the third inning and was replaced the […]

Giants Getting Calls On No. 7 Pick

The New York Giants, who hold the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, have received calls from teams about potentially trading into that spot. The Seattle Seahawks, who have the No. 9 overall pick, have also received preliminary interest in the ninth overall pick and could be […]

Texans Could Trade Second First-Round Pick

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said there is a 99% chance that the team will use their third overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, and "maybe 50-60% chance" that they'll actually use their second first-round selection at No. 13 overall. Caserio has talked to six to eight teams […]

Nothing Imminent On Deebo Samuel

With the clock ticking before Thursday's first round of the NFL draft, all is quiet on the Deebo Samuel front for the San Francisco 49ers. One phone call could change everything, but as of right now, nothing is currently imminent for the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Earlier this week, general manager John Lynch said he […]

George Fant Has Discussed Extension With Jets

New York Jets offensive tackle George Fant said he has discussed a contract extension with the team. Fant is entering the final year of his current contract in 2022, and it appears the Jets are willing to extend him after he stepped up at left tackle last year in the absence of Mekhi Becton. The […]

Mike Zunino Held Out Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (biceps) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Zunino suffered a strained left biceps in Tuesday's loss to the Mariners, so it should come as little surprise that he's not playing the day after. It remains to be seen if the 31-year-old backstop will […]

Eagles Ready To Trade Up In First Round?

The Philadelphia Eagles, who have two first-round picks in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft, have been among the most notable teams making calls about moving up. "Potentially, would a corner be someone they'd be targeting? Would it be an edge rusher? What if (Oregon edge rusher Kayvon) Thibodeaux slid? Lot of options here […]

Justin Turner, Will Smith Resting Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and catcher Will Smith are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Turner, who is hitting just .206 with no home runs and three extra-base hits in his first 63 at-bats, will get his first day off of the season. Max Muncy is at […]

Liam Hendriks Unlikely To Be Available Wednesday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (back) said his back is feeling better, but it sounds like the team would rather not use him on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Hendriks said it probably wasn't the best idea to pitch the 10th inning on Sunday, when he experienced back tightness. The 33-year-old is officially […]

Joe Kelly To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) will start his minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Charlotte. Kelly began the regular season on the injured list while battling a nerve issue in his right arm. The 33-year-old right-hander joins the White Sox this year after spending the last three seasons with the […]

Yoan Moncada To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) will begin his minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Charlotte. Moncada is experiencing some pain while swinging left-handed, but he's been cleared to resume playing in games in the minors. The 26-year-old has been battling a right oblique strain for almost a month, and the […]

Commanders Expected To Pick Up Montez Sweat's Option

The Washington Commanders are expected to pick up the fifth-year option for defensive end Montez Sweat on Wednesday, according to a source. It's not a surprise that the Commanders are picking up his option, but teams have until next Monday to pick up options for 2019 first-round picks. Once the move is official, Sweat will […]

Jaguars, Cam Robinson Agree On Contract Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars and franchise-tagged offensive tackle Cam Robinson reached an agreement in principle on a three-year contract extension worth $54 million on Wednesday, according to sources. Robinson will receive $18 million per year. The Jaguars can now ignore left tackle in this week's NFL draft with Robinson locked in for three more years. The […]

Buccaneers Pick Up Devin White's Fifth-Year Option

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up linebacker Devin White's fifth-year option on Wednesday, according to a source. Although his overall numbers weren't quite as good in 2021 as they were in 2020, White earned his first Pro Bowl nod last year with 128 tackles (87 solo), eight tackles for loss, 18 QB hits, 3.5 sacks, […]

Pete Alonso In The Lineup Against Cardinals

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (head) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup on Wednesday against St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz. Alonso was hit in the head by a pitch on Tuesday in St. Louis, but he did not have to leave the game and passed the league's concussion protocol […]

Kumar Rocker To Join Independent League

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker (elbow) is rumored to be close to finalizing a deal with an Independent League team, and a deal should done in another week or two. Rocker is also on track to begin pitching in competitive games in June. The 22-year-old threw off a mound this winter and is ramping up […]

Mike Zunino Not Expected To Land On Injured List

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that as of now, the team doesn't consider catcher Mike Zunino's biceps injury as something that would lead to a stint on the injured list. Part of the reason Zunino was removed from the game early on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners was because […]

Bryce Harper's Throwing Session Doesn't Go Well

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) said he didn't feel great after playing catch on Tuesday in right field. The Phillies will re-evaluate him on Wednesday, but there is no timetable for when Harper will return to right field. The good news is he won't need to go on the injured list, since he can […]

Adley Rutschman Has A Double In First Rehab Game

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman (triceps) went 1-for-2 with a walk, double and a run scored in his first rehab game with High-A Aberdeen on Tuesday. Rutschman logged five innings as the catcher. The 24-year-old suffered a right triceps strain early in spring training and was forced to start the 2022 season on the […]

Adalberto Mondesi Dealing With Knee Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) left the game early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox with left knee discomfort. Mondesi was injured in the sixth inning while diving back to first base on a pickoff attempt and was removed for a pinch-runner. As of right now, fantasy managers […]

Mario Goodrich Fully Cleared For Football Activities

Dr. Steven Martin of Blue Ridge Orthopaedics-Prisma Health sent a letter to all 32 NFL teams stating that Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich (rib) is fully cleared for all football activities without restriction after a rib injury suffered during the Senior Bowl hindered his pre-draft testing. Goodrich is projected to be selected between Rounds 3-6 this […]

Panthers Tell Sam Darnold They'll Likely Draft A QB

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer met with quarterback Sam Darnold on Monday and told him "there's a pretty good chance" the team will add another QB in the draft this week. Fitterer said that the Panthers would be comfortable taking two quarterbacks with the No. 6 overall pick, although he didn't specify which QBs […]

Melvin Gordon III Returning To Broncos

Free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III is finalizing a deal to re-sign with the Denver Broncos, according to a source. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The two-time Pro Bowler with the Los Angeles Chargers had 1,904 total yards and 20 touchdowns for the Broncos the last two years, and the 29-year-old will […]

Bilal Powell Officially Retires

Running back Bilal Powell signed a one-day contract on Tuesday to officially retire as a member of the New York Jets. Powell was originally drafted in the fourth round in 2011 by the Jets out of Louisville, and he spent all nine of his NFL seasons in New York, accumulating 850 carries for 3,675 yards […]

Liam Hendriks Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is being listed as day-to-day after suffering back spasms in Minnesota over the weekend. Hendriks was hit with the loss on Sunday when he allowed two earned runs on three hits with a walk and a strikeout in 1 1/3 innings against the Twins. The White Sox have downplayed […]

Luis Castillo To Make Two More Rehab Starts

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) is scheduled to make two more minor league rehab starts before rejoining the Reds, according to manager David Bell. Castillo threw 48 pitches over 2 1/3 innings in a rehab start for High-A Dayton on Sunday, allowing one earned run and two hits while walking three and striking […]

Josh Bell Back In Lineup Tuesday Against Miami

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins, starting at first base and hitting cleanup against Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Bell left the game early on Saturday with a right hamstring strain and didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the San […]