Justin Fields Taking Part In Rookie Minicamp

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, who the team traded up for to select at No. 11 overall in this year's NFL draft, will be taking part in the team's virtual rookie minicamp this weekend. Head coach Matt Nagy, who was present in Kansas City when the team transitioned from Alex Smith to Patrick Mahomes, would […]

Jaylen Waddle Signs Four-Year Rookie Deal

Former Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle signed his four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Miami Dolphins on Friday, according to a source. Waddle was the sixth overall pick in this year's NFL draft. He's expected to immediately line up in three-receiver sets alongside DeVante Parker and Will Fuller in his rookie season, and he'll […]

Antonio Hamilton Visiting With Buccaneers

Kansas City Chiefs free-agent cornerback Antonio Hamilton is visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday. Hamilton will try out for the team during their rookie minicamp this weekend. The 28-year-old played 24 snaps on special teams in the Super Bowl against Tampa in February. If signed by the Bucs, he'd be competing for the […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Helped Off Field After Stolen Base

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera suffered an undisclosed lower-body injury while stealing a base on Thursday night in the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins. Cabrera tumbled to the ground after an awkward step and looked to be grabbing his hamstring as the trainer came onto the field. The veteran infielder was walking very gingerly […]

Mike Moustakas Injured Thursday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (finger) left the game early on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies and was having his finger looked at by a trainer in the dugout. The Reds also lost outfielder/infielder Nick Senzel to an undisclosed injury earlier in the game and are dealing with a short bench. Before leaving the […]

Corbin Burnes Sets MLB Record Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes set the record for strikeouts without a walk to begin the season on Thursday in a 2-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Burnes extended the mark to 58 strikeouts before issuing his first walk this year in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old also set a record for strikeouts […]

Washington Signs First-Rounder Jamin Davis, Rest Of Picks

The Washington Football Team signed all 10 of their 2021 NFL draft picks to their rookie contracts, including first-round linebacker Jamin Davis. Davis was taken at No. 19 overall out of Kentucky after a junior season in which he recorded 102 tackles and three interceptions in 10 games. He'll join an already nasty defense in […]

Broncos Sign Cameron Fleming

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent offensive tackle Cameron Fleming to a one-year deal worth up to $3.67 million on Thursday, according to a source. Fleming was a fourth-round pick by the New England Patriots out of Stanford in 2014, and he won two Super Bowls in his four years with the team. He was mostly […]

Chiefs Trade For Mike Hughes

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired cornerback Mike Hughes and a 2022 seventh-round pick from the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday in exchange for a 2022 sixth-round pick, according to a source. Minnesota declined their fifth-year option on the former first-round pick a week ago after the 24-year-old has dealt with serious injuries throughout his time with […]

Colts Sign Eddy Pineiro

The Indianapolis Colts are signing free-agent kicker Eddy Pineiro to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Pineiro made 82.1 percent of his 28 field-goal attempts in 2019 with the Chicago Bears in his first NFL season, but he suffered an injury last season and never attempted a kick. The […]

Dre Kirkpatrick Visiting With Patriots

Former Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick is visiting with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to a source. The former Alabama first-round pick could resurface with head coach Bill Belichick. The 31-year-old was the 17th overall pick of the Bengals in the 2012 NFL draft and spent the first eight years […]

Yankees Impressed With Jasson Dominguez

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, is impressing the team as a switch-hitting center fielder with power and speed in extended spring training. The 18-year-old has been compared to Bo Jackson, Mickey Mantle and Mike Trout physically, and he could join Low-Tampa at some point in 2021. "His […]

Albert Pujols Clears Waivers

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols cleared waivers and is officially a free agent after the team designated him for assignment last Thursday. If he had been claimed, his new team would have been on the hook for the rest of his 2021 salary (almost $30 million). The Angels will now be responsible […]

Broncos Waiving DaeSean Hamilton

The Denver Broncos are waiving wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton on Thursday, according to a source. The Broncos have a surplus of depth at the position and had trade talks involving the former fourth-round pick, but they couldn't finalize a deal. There's a strong possibility that Hamilton is claimed off waivers by another team. The 26-year-old […]

Gleyber Torres Out Again Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres will miss his second straight game on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays after sitting out on Wednesday out of "an abundance of caution," according to sources. The Yankees have had seven cases of COVID-19 among their coaching and support staff, and the Yankees are waiting for the league […]

Ravens Sign Lamar Jackson's High School Teammate

The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Donte Sylencieux, one of nine undrafted rookies signed by the team on Thursday. Sylencieux was quarterback Lamar Jackson's favorite target when the two played together at Boynton Beach Community High School in Florida. Sylencieux caught 10 touchdowns in two seasons with Jackson. He caught 59 passes in three seasons […]

Trevor Lawrence To Be Limited In Rookie Minicamp

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, will be limited in what he's asked to do in this weekend's rookie minicamp. He is doing well in his rehab from surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, so the Jaguars are just being extra cautious with their franchise signal-caller. It […]

Caleb Farley Signs Rookie Contract

The Tennessee Titans and cornerback Caleb Farley agreed on a four-year, $13.495 million fully guaranteed contract on Thursday. Farley underwent back surgery in March, which caused him to miss his Pro Day and fall to pick No. 22 overall in the first round of the draft. Doctors said that the 22-year-old should be ready for […]

Matt Nagy Deemed A High-Risk Close Contact

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy has been deemed a high-risk close contact of a family member who tested positive for COVID-19, and he will participate virtually in on-field activity during this week's rookie minicamp. Per NFL protocols, all meetings will be virtual anyway. Nagy is in the process of being vaccinated, but the process […]

Broncos Sign Bobby Massie

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent right tackle Bobby Massie to a one-year, $4 million deal on Wednesday. The signing comes in the wake of a potentially season-ending Achilles tear that Ja'Wuan James suffered early last week. The 31-year-old Massie has started 110 games in his career and figures to start at right tackle for Denver […]

Packers Sign Blake Bortles

The Green Bay Packers signed veteran quarterback Blake Bortles to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Bortles is the first addition at the position since news of Aaron Rodgers' unhappiness with the organization broke last month. However, Green Bay had just Rodgers and 2020 first-rounder Jordan Love on the roster at […]

Anibal Sanchez Considered Fully Stretched Out

Free-agent veteran starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez threw 100 pitches in a bullpen session in West Palm Beach, Fla., and is considered fully stretched out as he searches for a job. The 37-year-old right-hander has thrown for scouts several times this spring, and he could be a nice addition for a team in need of a […]

Alejandro Kirk Hitting And Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hip) has been hitting off a tee and throwing, but running will be the biggest hurdle that he'll need to clear. It was announced a week ago that Kirk was expected to miss around six weeks with a left hip flexor strain. While the 22-year-old backstop still has a […]

Rafael Dolis, Anthony Castro Set For Bullpen Sessions

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Rafael Dolis (calf) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. Reliever Anthony Castro (forearm) is hoping to throw a bullpen this weekend, but he still has some tightness in his forearm. Dolis landed on the 10-day injured list four days ago with a right calf strain, and there […]

Julian Merryweather, Patrick Murphy Progressing

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather (oblique) has been playing loss toss, while reliever Patrick Murphy (shoulder) threw an 18-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and will throw again later this week. Murphy is on the 60-day injured list with a sprained AC joint. Relief pitcher David Phelps (lat) is still waiting for the MRI […]

George Springer, Joe Panik Take Batting Practice

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quadriceps) and infielder Joe Panik (calf) took batting practice in the cages on Wednesday. Springer will begin a running progression on Thursday. The 31-year-old outfielder has been a huge disappointment for fantasy managers, as he's played in just four games in his first season in Toronto while dealing with […]

Hunter Harvey On The Verge Of Simulated Games

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (oblique) is working out and throwing in Sarasota, Fla., and he's on the verge of throwing in simulated games. Harvey landed on the 60-day injured list with a strained left oblique back in March, so he has yet to pitch this season. The 26-year-old right-handed reliever could return by […]

Rashod Bateman Signs Rookie Deal

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Wednesday that first-round wide receiver Rashod Bateman signed his rookie deal. The Ravens took Bateman at No. 27 overall with a clear need for receiving help the last several seasons. The Minnesota product has the ability to play all over the field and could become Baltimore's top wideout in his […]

Logan Gilbert Likely To Start Thursday

The Seattle Mariners are calling up pitching prospect Logan Gilbert, and he's likely to get the start against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Gilbert, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, allowed one run on four hits while striking out five and walking none in his only start for Triple-A Tacoma this year. The […]

Colin Moran Resumes Baseball Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran (groin) resumed "light baseball activities" on Wednesday, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. "Things are progressing really nicely so far for Colin," Tomczyk said, "and [we are] very optimistic about a return sooner than later." Moran may have avoided a long trip on the injured list after […]