Kelvin Joseph Possibly Connected To Fatal Shooting

The Dallas Cowboys released a statement that they are aware of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph's "possible connection" to an ongoing murder investigation that occurred on March 18. In video footage obtained in Dallas, one of the individuals involved in the altercation was wearing a YKDV necklace. Joseph, a second-round pick last year, goes by […]

Drake London Takes Part In Pro Day Friday

USC wide receiver Drake London (ankle), who is a projected first-round pick, conducted a full positional workout at his school's Pro Day on Friday in front of roughly have the NFL teams. London suffered an ankle injury last October, but he's already been cleared to take part in all football activities for the team that […]

Luke Maile To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Cleveland Guardians catcher Luke Maile (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Columbus. Maile started the season on the injured list with a hamstring injury but shouldn't be out for much longer, barring a setback on his rehab assignment. The 31-year-old veteran backstop should serve as the backup to Austin Hedges once […]

Humberto Castellanos To Start Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Humberto Castellanos will start on Sunday against the New York Mets. Caleb Smith, who started in the same rotation spot to begin the season, will pitch out of the bullpen. Manager Torey Lovullo said it could change the next time through the rotation, so it's a fluid spot for now. Castellanos allowed […]

Stephen Piscotty Goes On COVID-19 List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the COVID-19 list on Friday and also placed A.J. Puk, Kirby Snead and Austin Allen on the restricted list. Catcher Christian Bethancourt, infielder Drew Jackson, right-hander Ryan Castellani and left-hander Zach Logue have been called up. It's unclear whether Piscotty has tested positive for the virus. The […]

Mike Zunino Taking The Day Off Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago White Sox on the road. Zunino and catcher Francisco Mejia have alternated starts behind the dish for the Rays to begin the season, so Mejia will get the nod on Friday and hit ninth against White Sox right-hander […]

Byron Buxton Injured Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton suffered an undisclosed leg injury sliding into second base on a leadoff pop-up double on Friday against the Boston Red Sox. Buxton knew it right away and slapped the ground as he finished his slide. He walked off the field under his own power and won't return to the game. […]

Alex Kirilloff Receives Cortisone Shot

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) received a cortisone shot and tests revealed nothing new going on in his wrist. "It should be something that as time goes on, AK can find a way to play with and manage and do some maintenance on but be able to go at it with," manager Rocco Baldelli […]

Guardians Recall Josh Naylor

The Cleveland Guardians have recalled outfielder Josh Naylor (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. It remains to be seen if Naylor will be in the starting lineup for his season debut, especially against San Francisco Giants left-hander Carlos Rodon. Naylor missed most of last season due to a major ankle injury, but he […]

Javier Baez Out Again Friday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will be held out of a third straight game on Friday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Baez continues to fight a swollen right thumb that flared up again at batting practice on Thursday. The Tigers will aim for a return on Saturday. Harold Castro started at the 6 and […]

Panthers The Likely Landing Spot For Baker Mayfield?

The Carolina Panthers seem to be the most likely landing spot for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show. He also said that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would make some sense as well. Mayfield identified the Seahawks as his likely team, but they already have Drew Lock […]

Lions To Visit With Kenny Pickett

The Detroit Lions will have a pre-draft visit next week with Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett, according to sources. It's the only known quarterback visit for Detroit, which owns three of the top 34 picks, including No. 2 overall, in this month's draft. They continue to do their due diligence on draft prospects. The Lions apparently […]

Colts Visit With Darian Thompson

The Indianapolis Colts brought in veteran free-agent safety Darian Thompson for a visit on Thursday, according to a source. The former New York Giants third-round pick spent the last four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, recording 56 solo tackles, three tackles for loss, three QB hits, 1.5 sacks, one interception, four passes defensed, one forced […]

Stephon Gilmore Agrees With Colts

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore agreed to a two-year, $23 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts that includes $14 million guaranteed on Friday, according to a source. Gilmore was also the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 with the New England Patriots. The 31-year-old has made the Pro Bowl each of the […]

Sammy Watkins Not A Lock To Make Final Roster

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who has played a full regular season just once in his career in his rookie season in 2014, isn't a lock to make the team's final roster out of training camp. Watkins last surpassed three touchdowns and 14 games played in a season in 2017, when he played […]

Cardinals Bring A.J. Green Back

The Arizona Cardinals re-signed wide receiver A.J. Green to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. In his first year in the desert in 2021, Green wasn't bad, securing 54 of his 92 targets for 848 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games (nine starts). It was his second straight injury free season after playing in […]

Sammy Watkins Agrees With Packers

Free-agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, according to a source. The Packers had Watkins in for a visit on Thursday, and it didn't take long for the two sides to reach an agreement. Green Bay will likely address the position in the […]

Jean Segura Not In The Lineup Against Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (arm) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after taking a pitch off his left arm on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Segura avoided a major injury, but the Phillies will give him a day off anyway. In his absence, Bryson Stott gets the start at the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Likely Headed To Injured List

The early indications are that Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) will be placed on the injured list with what is suspected to be a left oblique injury. Further details on the severity of the injury will be known when the team gets to the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. Hernandez landed on the injured […]

Robbie Ray Hit Hard In Loss Wednesday

Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray gave up six runs and 10 hits while walking four and striking out four in 6 1/3 innings in a loss on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Ray was solid in his season debut on April 8 against the Minnesota Twins, giving up just one earned run while walking […]

Marcus Semien Off To Slow Start With Rangers

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien has only two hits in his first 22 at-bats with the Rangers in his first season with the team through the first five games. Semien has led off in two of the five games against left-handed pitchers, while hitting second in the order behind outfielder Brad Miller in the […]

Red Sox Haven't Discussed Extension With Nathan Eovaldi

The Boston Red Sox haven't engaged in contract-extension conversations with starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and his representatives, according to a source. Eovaldi will be eligible for free agency after the 2022 season. However, there is an expectation that the team and agents Sam and Seth Levinson could engage in contract talks after this season. Eovaldi […]

Paul Goldschmidt Looking For First Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is still searching for his first home run of the season heading into Thursday's matchup against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Through the first four games, Goldy is 3-for-13 with no RBI, five runs scored, one stolen base, five walks and four strikeouts. Four of his five walks […]

Julio Urias To Make Second Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias is lined up to make his second start of the season this Saturday at home against the Cincinnati Reds. Urias struggled in his season debut, allowing six runs (three earned) and six hits while walking two in just two innings in a loss to the Colorado Rockies on […]

Tyler O'Neill Has One Homer Through Four Games

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had a quiet spring training and is off to a bit of a slow start in the first four regular season games as well, slashing .231/.294/.462 with two walks and two strikeouts through his first 17 plate appearances. Five of his RBI came in last Thursday's Opening Day win […]

49ers Sign Kemoko Turay

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent defensive lineman Kemoko Turay on Thursday, according to his agents. The former second-round pick is coming off a career-high 5.5 sacks with the Indianapolis Colts last year in 13 games (zero starts). The 26-year-old has spent all four of his NFL seasons in […]

Panthers Have Discussed Trading No. 6 Pick

The Carolina Panthers have talked to numerous teams about moving back from the No. 6 overall pick in the draft, according to league sources. The Panthers don't have another pick until No. 137 in this year's draft. Going with a quarterback in the top 10 might be too much, but taking one in the middle […]

Isaiah Likely Visiting With Bills

Coastal Carolina tight end Isaiah Likely is taking a top-30 visit with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, according to a source. Likely recently spent time with the New York Jets and will visit with the Arizona Cardinals next week. Sports Illustrated has reported that he has met with or worked out for 15 different NFL […]

DeShon Elliott Signs With Lions

The Detroit Lions signed former Baltimore Ravens sixth-rounder DeShon Elliott to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Elliott was recently on a visit with Detroit and has shown plenty of promise when healthy, most notably in 2020 when he started 16 games. The 24-year-old safety had 80 tackles (51 solo), three […]

Packers Visiting With Sammy Watkins

The Green Bay Packers are hosting free-agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins on a visit on Thursday, according to sources. The Packers are still very much in the market for more receiving help after trading Davante Adams, arguably the best receiver in the league, to the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in the offseason. As of right […]