Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil Out Until Late June

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) and second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) are likely to be out of action until late June, according to general manager Zack Scott. "They're significant hamstring strains," Scott said. Conforto and McNeil were both injured on April 30. Brandon Nimmo (finger), Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) and Kevin Pillar (face) […]

Matthew Stafford's Thumb Isn't An Issue

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) said that offseason thumb surgery hasn't kept him from taking part in his first offseason workouts with the Rams. Stafford played through a torn ligament in his right thumb in the second half of last year while throwing for 4,084 yards and 26 touchdowns in his last season […]

Von Miller Says He's Still Got It

Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller (ankle), who missed all of last season due to injury, said he still has what it takes to be great at age 32 and said he feels great. "It never left," Miller said when asked if he could return to his previous level of play. "I felt like last season […]

Dinelson Lamet Benefits As Padres Move To Six-Man Rotation

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that the team is going to a six-man starting rotation, beginning on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The left-handed Blake Snell made the start on Monday, with Joe Musgrove, Chris Paddack, Ryan Weathers, Dinelson Lamet and Yu Darvish following him this week. Lamet got a late start to […]

Chris Rodriguez Throws Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez (shoulder), who has been out since May 5 with right shoulder inflammation, threw a bullpen session on Saturday. Rodriguez also threw a bullpen last Tuesday and is nearing a return from the injured list. The 22-year-old right-hander made his major league debut earlier this year and was pitching […]

Matt Thaiss Increasing His Versatility

Los Angeles Angels corner infielder Matt Thaiss, who was originally drafted as a catcher in 2016, has been working to increase his versatility and has been catching again at Triple-A Salt Lake. Thaiss was converted to first base after being drafted, but he's also seen action at third base, second base and in the outfield. […]

Shohei Ohtani Comes Up Clutch In Pinch-Hit Appearance

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had a game-tying, pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the seventh inning of the 6-5 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday and stayed in the game in right field for the final two innings. Ohtani has played in all but one of the team's 47 games so far […]

Texans Release Ryan Finley

The Houston Texans are releasing quarterback Ryan Finley on Monday after they recently signed quarterback Jeff Driskel. The Texans acquired Finley from the Cincinnati Bengals in a trade, but it was just a late-round pick swap. With Finley now gone, Houston's quarterback depth chart consists of Deshaun Watson, Tyrod Taylor, Driskel and rookie Davis Mills. […]

Melvin Ingram Visiting Dolphins

Former Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Melvin Ingram will visit with the Miami Dolphins, according to an informed source. The 32-year-old played in seven games with the Chargers last year and had just 10 tackles. It was the first time in his nine-year career that he failed to record a sack. The former first-round pick in […]

Deshaun Watson Still Wants To Be Traded

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not take the field for organized team activities over the next three weeks and still wants to be traded, according to sources. Watson initially requested a trade in January before he was accused in 22 separate lawsuits in March and April of sexual assault and misconduct during massage sessions. […]

Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Report To OTAs

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not among the group of players that reported on Monday for the start of organized team activities. Rodgers has been a regular participant in the team's offseason program and OTAs throughout his career, until now. It doesn't come as a surprise, though, as he's reportedly not happy with […]

Julio Jones Requested A Trade

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones requested a trade from the organization a few months ago, according to sources. The Falcons agreed to listen to offers and will continue to listen to offers. Jones said, "I'm out of there, man," when FOX Sports' Shannon Sharpe asked him if he'd like to be traded or remain […]

Chase Edmonds Ready To Be The Starter

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury feels that running back Chase Edmonds can be an every-down back in the NFL, and Edmonds will enter training camp this summer as the team's No. 1 back after they let Kenyan Drake walk in free agency and didn't spend a single draft pick at the position. The 25-year-old […]

Bradley Chubb Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Denver Broncos star outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) had a minor ankle procedure last week to remove a bone spur. Chubb will miss organized team activities as a result, but he's expected to be ready for training camp in two months. It's the same ankle that forced the Pro Bowler to miss the last two […]

Patriots Kicking The Tires On Julio Jones

The New England Patriots have had internal discussions about trading for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones. Trade talks for Jones could intensify as June 2 approaches. That's when the Falcons could save more than $15 million against the salary cap by releasing or trading the 32-year-old. Jones played just nine games last year due […]

Patrick Mahomes Will Take Part In OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (toe) is ahead of schedule in his rehab and will take part in the team's organized team activities that start on May 25, according to a source. The thought right now is that Mahomes will "do some stuff" and be fully ready for training camp in the summer. The […]

49ers Sign Bennie Fowler, Waive Marqise Lee

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent wide receiver Bennie Fowler to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Niners waived wide receiver Marqise Lee less than a week after signing him. Fowler has played for the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and New Orleans Saints in his seven years in the […]

Julian Edelman Won't Be Joining Buccaneers

Retired wide receiver Julian Edelman said on The Michael Irvin Podcast that he's "a one-team guy" and won't be coming out of retirement to join former teammate Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "My knees breaking down, I'm not gonna sit here, you know, I got everything I wanted," Edelman explained. "I got three […]

Bruce Arians Has No Plans To Retire Soon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that he's not tied to quarterback Tom Brady and isn't planning on retiring anytime soon. The contract he signed in 2019 expires after the 2023 season. Arians also said the challenge of a young quarterback is appealing. "I could get extremely excited about having another young quarterback […]

Tyler Duffey Hit With Three-Game Suspension

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Tyler Duffey was suspended for three games by Major League Baseball on Thursday for throwing behind Chicago White Sox catcher/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes on Tuesday. Duffey will appeal the suspension. Manager Rocco Baldelli was handed a one-game suspension, and he will serve it on Thursday. The Twins took exception to Mercedes […]

Washington Releases Morgan Moses

The Washington Football Team officially released offensive tackle Morgan Moses on Thursday after a trade was always unlikely. Fellow offensive lineman Geron Christian is also being released. Moses, 30, ranked 15th in offensive grade in 2020 by Pro Football Focus, although he allowed a career-high 41 pressures in pass protection. However, he should still carry […]

Patriots Sign Tyler Gaffney

The New England Patriots are signing running back Tyler Gaffney, who most recently spent time with the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. Gaffney had a brief stint in minor league baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he retired from baseball in March of 2019 after hitting just .194/.313/.298 with three […]

Adrian Colbert Signs With Patriots

Former New York Giants free-agent safety Adrian Colbert is signing an undisclosed deal with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Colbert was a seventh-round selection of the San Francisco 49ers back in 2017 out of the University of Miami. He spent the first two years of his NFL career […]

Shohei Ohtani Shows Diminished Velocity Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani showed reduced velocity in his start against the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday, but he still threw 4 2/3 solid innings in a no-decision. Ohtani said after the 3-2 loss that he is not injured. The Japanese two-way start averaged 91.3 mph on his fastball, which was down around […]

Tim Tebow Officially Signs With Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially signed tight end Tim Tebow to an undisclosed contract on Thursday, according to a source. He will be on the field on Thursday for the team's offseason program as he competes for a final roster spot at the tight end position. The 33-year-old former quarterback hasn't appeared in an NFL regular […]

Texans Sign Jeff Driskel

The Houston Texans signed free-agent quarterback Jeff Driskel to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million on Wednesday, according to his agents. Driskel has been with four different teams in the last four seasons but has only made starts with the Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos in the last three years. Most […]

Trey Sermon Comfortable With Kyle Shanahan's Offense

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Trey Sermon, who was selected 89th overall out of Ohio State in last month's draft, said he focused on studying the Niners outside-zone running scheme when he was preparing to transfer from Oklahoma to Ohio State. Shanahan likes to use his running backs as rushers and receivers, and Sermon […]

Cody Bellinger, Zach McKinstry On Track For Rehab Assignments

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) and second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry (oblique) are on track to join Triple-A Oklahoma City on rehab assignments later this week/weekend. The Dodgers and fantasy managers are hoping that Bellinger can make his return to the lineup sometime next week. The former National League […]

Eagles Signing Le'Raven Clark

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free-agent offensive lineman Le'Raven Clark to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Clark is a former third-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2016 and served as a swing tackle for them. He will be reunited with head coach Nick Sirianni from their time together in Indy. […]

Antonio Brown Undergoes Knee Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) underwent successful knee surgery on Tuesday. The procedure was just a cleanup after Brown had some issues with his knee last year. Brown is expected to be ready after just a few weeks of recovery. Head coach Bruce Arians said that Brown's deal will be official when […]