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 […]

Deshaun Watson Reports For Offseason Program

As expected, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reported for the team's voluntary offseason program on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is absent while he continues to rehab from shoulder surgery. The Browns pulled off a blockbuster trade and gave Watson a ton of guaranteed money to be their new quarterback, but it remains to be […]

A.J. Green Wants To Improve Chemistry With Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green acknowledged that he wasn't happy with his play last season or his chemistry with quarterback Kyler Murray. "There is a lot of room (for growth)," Green said. "For me, it's communicating with him what I see, and what he wants me to do and how he wants me to […]

Kyler Murray Not Attending Voluntary Workouts

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was not present on Tuesday at the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts, and he will train on his own, according to sources. This has been communicated as the plan for Murray for several weeks, and it doesn't come as much of a surprise with both Murray and the […]

Casey Mize Going For Follow-Up Tests

The Detroit Tigers are waiting for more follow-up tests on starting pitcher Casey Mize (elbow). "So far the doctors are telling us that we've avoided any sort of catastrophic occurrence which is good. So far, so good," manager A.J. Hinch said. Initial testing on Mize revealed a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right elbow, […]

Matt Manning's Next Start Up In The Air

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning's (shoulder) next start is up in the air after he was removed from his last start on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals as a precaution. "The initial diagnosis with him is positive, as positive as it could be. Structurally we think he's just fine. There is some inflammation. […]

Stephen Strasburg, Joe Ross Not Facing Hitters

Washington Nationals starting pitchers Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) and Joe Ross (elbow) are not yet facing hitters, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ross is nearing a bullpen session, though. Strasburg made only five starts last season before undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. The 33-year-old will surely need a lengthy rehab assignment before returning, so […]

Phillies Acquire Dustin Peterson From Brewers

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Dustin Peterson from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. Peterson has been assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 27-year-old will give the Phillies a little more outfield depth with Odubel Herrera (oblique) and Mickey Moniak (hand) currently on the shelf. Peterson last played in the major […]

Andrelton Simmons Getting Closer To Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) is scheduled to face live pitching on Tuesday in Arizona, and he's likely to go on a minor league rehab assignment soon. Simmons remains on a throwing program and has reported feeling around "85-90 percent" with his arm, according to manager David Ross. "I get video of him pretty […]

Alec Mills To Face Live Hitters Tuesday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills (back) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice on Tuesday in Arizona. Mills' April 16 mound workout "went well," according to manager David Ross. He could go on a minor league rehab assignment in the near future. In the meantime, righty Mark Leiter Jr. should get another look […]

Wade Miley To Throw Another Bullpen Tuesday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) plans to test "everything" in his next bullpen session at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. Miley threw fastballs and cutters in a 15-pitch mound workout on April 16 and has been throwing his other pitches on flat ground. The veteran southpaw had a left elbow injury flare-up in spring training […]