Andrew Painter Impressing In Minors

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter, the team's first-round pick last year, struck out 14 hitters in five scoreless innings for Low-A Clearwater on Saturday and has struck out 30 hitters in 12 scoreless innings in three starts so far this year in the minors. "He's doing pretty good," said manager Joe Girardi. Right-hander Mick Abel, […]

Didi Gregorius Not Playing Monday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Gregorius will miss his fifth straight game due to a bruised left hand suffered last Tuesday, but he's making progress and could be available in a pinch-hitting role after taking batting practice on Sunday, according to manager […]

Bryce Harper To Test His Arm Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) is scheduled to test his injured right elbow on Tuesday by throwing in a pre-game workout in Philadelphia. However, even in a best-case scenario, it's doubtful that Harper will play defense this week, according to manager Joe Girardi. The team will want him to increase the intensity and distance […]

Alvin Kamara's Hearing Moved To August

A hearing scheduled for Monday in the battery case against New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been moved to Aug. 1. Justice of the Peace Harmony Letizia said the court needed more time to review surveillance video and other evidence before proceeding with the case. Kamara told the police that he threw "a […]

Deebo Samuel's Trade Market To Heat Up This Week

The San Francisco 49ers are getting calls from several teams who want to trade for wide receiver Deebo Samuel, and trade talks for the star wideout are expected to escalate during NFL draft week. The New York Jets, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers are some of the teams with interest in trading for Samuel, […]

Packers In The Mix For Deebo Samuel?

On the Pat McAfee show on Monday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that the Green Bay Packers "should be in the mix for Deebo Samuel." It remains to be seen if the Packers will actually swing a blockbuster trade with the San Francisco 49ers for one of the best receivers in the game, but they […]

Vikings Not Expected To Pick Up Garrett Bradbury's Option

The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to pick up center Garrett Bradbury's fifth-year option at $13.202 million for the 2023 season by the May 2 deadline, so they could be looking for a long-term answer at the position in this week's draft. The Vikings have the No. 12 overall pick in the first round on […]

Jack Conklin Taking Part In Offseason Program

Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin (knee), who had surgery last December to fix a torn patella tendon in his knee, is taking part in the team's voluntary offseason program. "He's here, and he's working really hard," head coach Kevin Stefanski said this week. "I don't have a date for you, but he's on schedule […]

D'Ernest Johnson Expected To Sign Tender

The deadline for teams to sign Cleveland Browns restricted free-agent running back D'Ernest Johnson to an offer sheet came and went at midnight last Friday, so he'll likely sign his tender to return to Cleveland. "D'Ernest is a good player," general manager Andrew Berry said Friday. "We anticipate him being here. We will deal with […]

Diontae Johnson Wants To Stay In Pittsburgh Long-Term

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson wants to stay with the team long-term. "My understanding is that Diontae Johnson wants to be in Pittsburgh long-term. I think he's prepared to play it out...I think he sees himself as having a chance in Year 4 to be a top guy," ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler said. The 25-year-old […]

More Teams Interested In Trading Back In First Round

Within the past week as this year's NFL draft has drawn closer, multiple teams in the top half of the draft have inquired with others to try to trade back in the first round, according to sources. So far, the interest in moving back in Thursday's first round has greatly exceeded the interest in moving […]

Jameson Williams Compared To Tyreek Hill

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams is considered the best receiver in this year's draft by a wide margin, according to an anonymous wide receivers coach. "To me, it's not close. There's a big drop after him. He's blazing fast and you can't replicate that top-end, and his play speed is different — like Tyreek Hill […]

Kadarius Toney Attending Voluntary Workouts

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney is in attendance for Monday's voluntary workouts, according to a source. Toney wasn't present for the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts last week, but with trade rumors swirling around him, he decided to show up for the start of this week. According to ESPN New York's […]

Luis Urias Goes 2-For-8 In First Two Rehab Games

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (quadriceps) went 2-for-8 with a double and an RBI in his first two rehab games with Double-A Biloxi over the weekend. Urias opened the regular season on the injured list due to a left quadriceps strain that he suffered in spring training, but he's getting closer to making his 2022 […]

Garrett Whitlock Likely To Start Thursday

With Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck unvaccinated and unable to travel to Canada for the team's four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week, right-hander Garrett Whitlock is scheduled to start on Thursday for the series finale at Rogers Centre. Houck is set up to pitch Friday against the Baltimore Orioles on […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Hitting .357 On Rehab Assignment

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is 5-for-14 with a double and three stolen bases in five rehab games so far with Triple-A Gwinnett. He has served as the designated hitter in two of those games and played right field in three of the others. Acuna hasn't played more than six innings defensively yet, […]

KJ Hamler Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee) is well ahead of schedule in his rehab after suffering a torn ACL and other significant damage to his left knee in Week 3 of last season. He ran routes for new quarterback Russell Wilson last month for the first time since before his injury last September. "I […]

N'Keal Harry, Patriots Exploring Trade Possibilities

The agent for New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry said his client has had "positive dialogue with the Patriots about exploring trade possibilities." Harry wasn't present for the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts last week, and the recent acquisition of pass-catcher DeVante Parker likely means that Harry will be playing elsewhere in […]

Character Concerns For Matt Corral?

One NFL offensive coordinator is extremely skeptical about Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral. "He's kind of a mess. … His offense was a true college offense, he pushes the ball, he plays reckless with his body, he won't hold up playing the way he did in college. And there are character concerns. I'm not sure you […]

Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs Doing Well In Rehab

Seattle Seahawks safeties Jamal Adams (shoulder) and Quandre Diggs (ankle, leg) are "doing great" in their recoveries from injuries suffered last season, and both players are taking part in the offseason program by attending meetings virtually. Adams underwent shoulder surgery last year, while Diggs had surgery in January to fix a broken fibula and dislocated […]

Seahawks In The Mix For Baker Mayfield

The Seattle Seahawks are very much in the mix to trade for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, according to an NFL personnel executive. Mayfield's market is intensifying with the NFL draft approaching next Thursday, and Seattle may be the front-runner for the former No. 1 overall pick in 2018. Mayfield has averaged 3,531 yards with […]

Irv Smith Jr. Expects To Be Full-Go For Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (knee) said he expects to be full-go by training camp this summer. "That's the plan. I wouldn't put an exact 'this percent' or 'this percent,' because every day I'm getting stronger and faster," Smith said. He's easing into on-field work and wasn't running routes in the open portion […]

Cristian Javier To Make His First Start Wednesday

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier is scheduled to make his first start of the year on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. The Astros will go with Framber Valdez, Jake Odorizzi, Javier and Justin Verlander in their four-game series on the road against Texas. Javier, 25, has worked in a long-relief role to begin the season […]

Salvador Perez Back In The Lineup Sunday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting third on Sunday against Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray. Perez was hit by a pitch on his left hand on Saturday and had to leave the game, but X-rays came back negative and he avoided a serious injury. The […]

Luke Voit Lands On Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit (biceps) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a biceps tendon injury and recalled catcher Luis Campusano from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Voit's injured list stint will be retroactive to Saturday. The 31-year-old slugger was not in the starting lineup on […]

Tyler Stephenson May Not Travel With Team

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that catcher Tyler Stephenson (concussion) may not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip to the Colorado Rockies as he remains in the league's concussion protocol. Stephenson was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday after suffering a concussion on a collision at home plate […]

Jonathan India Could Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said there's a possibility that second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) could return from the injured list as soon as Tuesday. Sunday was an "encouraging day" of workouts for India after he ran the bases on Friday. The 25-year-old second baseman has been on the injured list for around a week […]

Steven Kwan In The Lineup Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (head) cleared the league's concussion protocol and is starting in left field and hitting second on Sunday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Kwan hit the outfield wall hard on Saturday in the ninth inning, but the 24-year-old rookie remained in the game after being checked out by a […]

Alex Cobb To Throw Light Session Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (groin) continues to improve and plans to throw a light session off a mound on Monday. If he doesn't encounter any setbacks, he'll throw once more off a mound and then be re-evaluated for a potential return to the starting rotation. Cobb went on the injured list last […]

Mike Yastrzemski Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain in D.C. until he tests negative, so he'll be out for a few days. The Giants will replace him on the active roster on Monday. He is experiencing mild symptoms and will have to pass through the league's protocols before returning to […]