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 […]

Jose Soriano To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jose Soriano (elbow), the team's No. 25 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the next five to seven days, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. The 22-year-old was taken in the Rule 5 draft from the Angels, knowing that he'd miss at least the […]

Matt Harvey Roughed Up In Return To Citi Field

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey (3-3) allowed a season-high seven runs and eight hits in just 4 1/3 innings on Wednesday in his return to Citi Field to face his former team, the New York Mets. The right-hander's ERA rose from 3.60 to 4.81 in the rough outing. The pitcher formerly known as the […]

Wil Myers Placed On COVID-19 List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers on the COVID-19 injured list on Wednesday after he tested positive for the virus. The Padres have had five players go on the injured list in the last two days due to COVID-19 concerns, including star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. In corresponding moves, infielder/outfielder Brian O'Grady and […]

Penei Sewell To Miss Minicamp After Positive COVID-19 Test

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell, the No. 7 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, will miss rookie minicamp this weekend after he tested positive for COVID-19 last weekend. Sewell is expected to start at right tackle on the Lions offensive line, which has become a strength of this roster, in his rookie season. […]

Jacob deGrom Plays Catch

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) resumed playing catch on Tuesday and plans to evaluate his mechanics after landing on the 10-day injured list due to tightness in his right side. The two-time National League Cy Young winner hopes his stay on the injured list is short. The 32-year-old's MRI exam showed no […]

Kerryon Johnson Expects To Compete For Carries In Philly

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kerryon Johnson, who was waived by the Detroit Lions last Thursday, said he expects to compete for carries in his new backfield. The 23-year-old was a second-round pick out of Auburn in 2018. Knee injuries slowed him in his first two seasons, and he settled for a limited role last year. […]

Jets Working Out Tavon Austin

The New York Jets are working out veteran free-agent wide receiver Tavon Austin on Wednesday, according to a source. Austin played for the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers last season, but he caught just five passes for 20 yards in four games. The 31-year-old was a bust with the Rams after they took […]

Washington Signs Charles Leno Jr. To One-Year Deal

The Washington Football Team signed veteran offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr. to a one-year deal worth $5 million on Wednesday, according to his agent, Ron Slavin. Leno was released by the Chicago Bears earlier this month after he started 93 straight games at left tackle for the team. The 2018 Pro Bowler visited with Washington […]

Jordan Hicks Given Permission To Seek Trade

The Arizona Cardinals have given linebacker Jordan Hicks permission to seek a trade, according to a source. The Cardinals selected linebacker Zaven Collins with the 16th overall pick in the first round of this year's draft, and he will be the starting Mike linebacker in his rookie season. Hicks took a $3 million pay cut […]

Shohei Ohtani Throws Another Gem

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had his best game in three years on Tuesday night against the Houston Astros, and he now has a 2.10 ERA to go with a .903 OPS as a hitter. Ohtani allowed just one run on four hits in seven innings while striking out 10 batters and […]

Chiefs Bring Back Andrew Wylie

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed offensive tackle Andrew Wylie to a one-year, $2.133 million deal Tuesday and released quarterback Jordan Ta'amu in a corresponding move. The restricted free agent was tendered a contract offer back in mid-March, and Wylie signed the tender on Tuesday. He signed with the team in 2018 and has become a […]

Browns Claim Chase McLaughlin Off Waivers

The Cleveland Browns claimed kicker Chase McLaughlin off waivers from the New York Jets on Tuesday. Kicker Matt McCrane was released in a corresponding move. McLaughlin made four of his five field-goal kicks last year with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Jets. The 25-year-old will join Cody Parkey on the kicking depth chart in Cleveland and […]

Broncos Sign Ryan Pope

The Denver Broncos signed young offensive tackle Ryan Pope to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday following a tryout. Pope spent last season with the Green Bay Packers but didn't appear in a game. The Broncos will also work out veteran tackles Dennis Kelly, Cameron Fleming and Bobbie Massie on Wednesday. Denver is looking for offensive […]

Antwaun Woods Signs With Colts

Former Dallas Cowboys starting defensive lineman Antwaun Woods signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. In a corresponding move, the Colts waived linebacker Anthony Butler. Woods was instrumental in the Cowboys defensive resurgence in the middle of last season when he moved into the starting […]

Giancarlo Stanton Looking Like Former MVP Self

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is looking more like the player that won the MVP with the Miami Marlins, when he led the majors with 59 home runs and the National League with a .631 slugging percentage. His batting average (.292) is his best in the first 30 games of a season in his […]

Carlos Martinez Placed On Injured List Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, right-hander Johan Oviedo was recalled from Triple-A Memphis. Martinez is 3-4 on the season with a 4.35 ERA in seven starts this year, and he's limited the opposition to a .219 batting average and […]

Luke Voit Activated From Injured List

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and is set to make his season debut against the Tampa Bay Rays after he had surgery on March 29 to fix a torn meniscus in his left knee. The 30-year-old hit .389 (7-for-18) with two doubles and […]

Falcons Extremely Confident In Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Charles London has been a staunch supporter of quarterback Matt Ryan since he joined the team. "We studied every drop-back pass, every play-action pass, everything that Matt did this past year," said London. "We thought as a staff that he was still performing at a high level. He could still do […]