Javier Assad to Make Rehab Start on Thursday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad (oblique) is scheduled to make a minor-league rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Assad suffered a Grade 2 left-oblique strain in his April 22 outing with Triple-A Iowa and has not pitched for the Cubs at all so far in 2025. […]

Cubs Reluctant to Part With Jefferson Rojas

The Chicago Cubs would be reluctant to trade shortstop prospect Jefferson Rojas, who was recently promoted to Double-A Knoxville, in a deal this summer for a rental player, according to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma. Rojas was already in his second season at High-A South Bend at just 20 years old and had […]

Kyle Finnegan on Cubs Radar

The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma write that Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan is on the Chicago Cubs' radar with the trade deadline approaching despite the fact that his strikeout rates don't light up projection models. The Cubs are fully confident in current closer Daniel Palencia, but the Cubs would like to expand […]

Cubs Looking at Eugenio Suarez

It remains to be seen if the Arizona Diamondbacks will actually trade third baseman Eugenio Suarez, but The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma believe the Chicago Cubs should be involved until the last minute up to the July 31 traded deadline, and it's no secret that they are looking at Suarez as a potential […]

Gabriel Moreno Set for CT Scan This Week

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) will undergo another CT scan this week, per MLB.com. Moreno suffered a right-hand contusion on June 6 against the Cincinnati Reds and was later diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right index finger. He originally went on the 10-day injured list on June 19 before being transferred to […]

Cubs to Call up Ben Brown

The Chicago Cubs are expected to call up right-hander Ben Brown from Triple-A Iowa on Monday before their series opener versus the Kansas City Royals, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Brown could serve as Chicago's bulk reliever on Monday against KC after opener Ryan Brasier, who will likely only go one or two innings as the […]

Jose Butto Should Return to Bullpen This Week

New York Mets right-hander Jose Butto (illness) is on a minor-league rehab assignment and should return to the big-league bullpen this week, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. Butto started his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League last week and has now moved to Triple-A Syracuse. The 27-year-old will probably only need another […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Practices on Sunday

The Athletic's Colton Pouncy writes that Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) took part in training camp practice on Sunday. St. Brown had offseason surgery to clean up his knee, but the fact that he's already taking part in on-field work at training camp this summer is a sign that it shouldn't be […]

No Court Date Set for Quinshon Judkins

No court date has been set for the next step in the legal process in Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins' domestic-violence case, according to the Broward County Clerk of Courts office, per the Akron Beacon Journal's Chris Easterling. Judkins was arrested on July 12 and released the next day on a $2,500 […]

Terry McLaurin Not Trying to Break the Team Apart With New Deal

It's unclear if Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin will attend the start of training camp this week, but he said he's interested in "trying to bring a deal together, not breaking the team apart," according to a source close to McLaurin. The 29-year-old skipped offseason workouts as he seeks a long-term contract extension, and […]

Chase Brown a Focal Point of Bengals Offense

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said that running back Chase Brown is a focal point of the offense. Brown broke out in his second year in the NFL in 2024 with 990 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 229 carries in 16 games (10 starts) after he had only 179 rushing yards and no […]

Jameson Williams Looking Good Early in Camp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been showcasing improved hands and route-running at the early portion of training camp this summer, per DetroitSportsPodcast. Williams' fantasy stock is on the rise heading into his fourth NFL season, even if offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been replaced by John Morton. The former Ohio State star broke […]

Starling Marte Should Return by End of July

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) won't be back as quickly as the team had initially hoped, but The Athletic's Tim Britton says that he should return by the end of July. Marte has taken batting practice, though, so his return isn't all that far off, barring a setback. The 36-year-old veteran has recovered […]

Pete Alonso Expected to Return on Monday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds due to a right-hand contusion, but he did enter the game in the seventh inning to continue his consecutive games streak. The Athletic's Tim Britton writes that Alonso is expected to start on Monday in the series opener […]

Alek Manoah Looks Better in Second Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) looked much better in his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Single-A Dunedin, giving up one run on three hits while walking none and striking out two in two innings of work. He threw 16 of his 28 pitches for strikes in the outing after going just […]

Chris Taylor Nearing a Return

Los Angeles Angels utility man Chris Taylor (hand) started his minor-league rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday and has gone 4-for-6 with two RBI in two games played so far. Taylor was hit by a pitch on June 9, and X-rays revealed a left-hand fracture. The 34-year-old veteran began the season […]

Robert Stephenson Throwing Up to 90 Feet

An MRI exam on Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) on June 6 showed an injury after he was pulled three pitches into his May 30 outing. He threw on June 30 but still felt discomfort and was shut down until throwing again on July 7. Stephenson said he's been throwing up to […]

Desmond Ridder Signing With Bengals

Former Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Desmond Ridder is signing an undisclosed deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, per the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Ridder will bring some experience to the Bengals' QB room behind starter Joe Burrow. The 25-year-old Ridder will join backups Jake Browning and Logan Woodside. He was originally a third-rounder by […]

Shemar Stewart Remains Unsigned, Doesn't Report to Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is the lone first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft who has not signed his rookie deal, and he did not report to training camp with the rest of the team's rookies on Saturday, according to ESPN's Ben Baby. The 17th overall pick out of Texas A&M didn't […]

Jets Place Jermaine Johnson on PUP List

The New York Jets announced on Saturday that they placed edge rusher Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) and wide receiver Irvin Charles (knee) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. The team also placed linebacker Aaron Smith (undisclosed) on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. Johnson suffered a torn Achilles in Week 2 of last season and was unable […]

Taylor Decker Expected to Start Practicing in Early September

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) is on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp due to a shoulder injury that required offseason surgery. However, head coach Dan Campbell said he expects Decker to start working back into practices in early September. "We feel like there's a good chance we can […]

Micah Parsons Will Report to Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys three-time All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons will report to the team's training camp in California despite not having a long-term contract extension in place, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. This was always the expectation after Parsons took part in OTAs and minicamp this spring. The Cowboys and the 26-year-old have not worked anything […]

Max Fried, Cam Schlittler to Start Against Blue Jays

The New York Yankees plan to have left-hander Max Fried (finger) make his first start of the second half of the season in Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays in Canada, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Meanwhile, rookie Cam Schlittler (arm), who has been dealing with arm soreness, is scheduled to start […]

Edward Cabrera to Start on Tuesday Against Padres

MLB.com's Christina De Nicola reports that Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) will make his next start on Tuesday versus the visiting San Diego Padres. Right-hander Eury Perez will get the ball for the series opener on Monday, while right-hander Sandy Alcantara will start in the series finale on Wednesday. Cabrera was pulled from his […]

Michael Busch Getting Sunday Off

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is retreating to the bench with a tough left-hander on the mound in Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Veteran Justin Turner is at first base and will bat eighth versus Red Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet. Although Busch is having a great year […]

Pete Alonso Out Sunday With "Right-Hand Contusion"

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) has a "right-hand contusion" near the base of his thumb, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, and although he's not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, he could be available off the bench. […]

Jonathan Aranda on the Bench Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda will get the day off on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles with left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound. Yandy Diaz will man first base and bat third, while Junior Caminero will serve as the designated hitter and hit cleanup. Jose Caballero draws into […]

Jaylen Wright Ready to Prove Himself

Miami Dolphins second-year running back Jaylen Wright has plenty of confidence in himself and thinks he can have a big year in 2025 alongside lead back De'Von Achane. "I just really feel like and I know I can be a top back in this league," Wright said on Up & Adams. "I feel like just […]

Tyler Shough Signs Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal

The New Orleans Saints and quarterback Tyler Shough reached an agreement on Saturday on a four-year, fully-guaranteed rookie deal worth $10,795,000, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Shough, who was taken 40th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, is the last player that was taken this year to secure a fully-guaranteed deal. […]

Rams Reach Agreement With Terrance Ferguson on Rookie Deal

The Los Angeles Rams reached an agreement on Saturday with second-round tight end Terrance Ferguson on a four-year, $9,713,466 contract, including $8,046,753 in guarantees, according to his agent Steve Caric. The Rams took Ferguson with the 46th overall pick in April's NFL draft out of Oregon. The 22-year-old consistently produced for the Ducks and had […]