Christian Yelich Won't Return Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich (back) will not be activated from the injured list on Saturday, the first day he's eligible to come off, according to manager Craig Counsell. "He won't hit on the field," Counsell said Friday morning. "He'll hit in the cage." Yelich has been out since April 11 with a sore […]

Anibal Sanchez Throws For Scouts Friday

Free-agent veteran starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez threw for select teams at Florida International University on Friday. The teams in attendance included the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers and Arizona Diamondbacks. Sanchez is nearly ready and hit 90-92 mph on the radar gun. Sanchez had a similar session a […]

Panthers Open To Moving Back In First Round Of Draft

The Carolina Panthers have talked to "at least five teams" about trading back from the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL draft. "We're very open to moving back," general manager Scott Fitterer said. "It just depends on how the first seven picks go." A best-case scenario for the Panthers […]

Panthers To Decide On Sam Darnold's Option After Draft

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Friday that a decision on whether to exercise quarterback Sam Darnold's $18.858 million fifth-year option for the 2022 season won't come until after the draft next week. The Panthers want to see if a quarterback falls to them at No. 8 overall in the first round next […]

Chiefs To Discuss Tyrann Mathieu Extension Soon

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said on Friday that getting a contract extension done with safety Tyrann Mathieu will become a priority after the NFL draft. The Honey Badger is entering the final season of a three-year, $42 million deal in 2021. Mathieu, 28, is a three-time All-Pro and has become one of […]

Eric Fisher Talking To Multiple Teams

Former Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl left tackle Eric Fisher (Achilles) has been talking to numerous teams and is a player to watch after the NFL draft. The Chiefs released the eight-year veteran just before free agency kicked off and have explored the possibility of bringing him back, but that might be a mute point […]

Justin Layne Facing Felony Gun Charge

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of felony transportation of a firearm inside of a vehicle, according to jail records in Lake County, Ohio. Layne was also charged with two misdemeanors -- driving with a suspended license and exceeding speed limits. He was initially stopped for going 89 mph in […]

Chandon Sullivan Signs Tender

Green Bay Packers restricted free-agent cornerback Chandon Sullivan announced on Friday that he signed his tender offer. Sullivan entered the league with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018 as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia State. He appeared in five games as a rookie and then joined the Packers in 2019, appearing in 16 games […]

Cowboys Not Expected To Trade Up In First Round

The Dallas Cowboys aren't expected to trade up from No. 10 overall in the first round of next week's NFL draft. The Cowboys are enamored with Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, but they join a long list in that regard. Despite their interest in Pitts or anyone else, they are not expected to trade up. […]

Raiders Have Done Extensive Research On Top QBs

The Las Vegas Raiders have done extensive work on all of the top quarterbacks in this year's draft class, according to sources. If one of them slides past pick No. 10 in the first round, the Raiders could be a team to watch to grab a signal-caller to stash for the future. It's doubtful that […]

Chiefs Trade First-Round Pick For Orlando Brown

The Kansas City Chiefs are trading their first-round pick (No. 31 overall) in next week's NFL draft on Thursday and three other picks in this year's and next year's draft to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown and one pick in the 2021 draft and another in 2022, according […]

Titans Sign B.J. Bello

The Tennessee Titans signed free-agent linebacker B.J. Bello, defensive lineman Bruce Hector, defensive lineman Woodrow Hamilton and defensive back Chris Jones to undisclosed deals on Thursday. Bello, a former Los Angeles Charger, worked out for the Titans on Thursday before signing. Bello and Hector both played for senior defensive assistant Jim Schwartz when he was […]

Cowboys Re-Sign Cedrick Wilson, Antwaun Woods

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed wide receiver Cedrick Wilson and defensive tackle Antwaun Woods to undisclosed deals on Thursday, per the league's transaction wire. Wilson was a sixth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2018. Woods has started 32 games over his previous three seasons in Dallas, and he had seven starts last season. Wilson ranked fourth […]

49ers Sign Maurice Hurst

The San Francisco signed free-agent defensive tackle Maurice Hurst to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Hurst had eight sacks in his three seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, but the former fifth-round draft pick in 2018 was waived last week. The 49ers had some depth issues on their defensive line last season, so Hurst will […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Geno Smith Thursday

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed quarterback Geno Smith to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Smith has served as Russell Wilson's backup for the last two seasons, and he will be back for a third year in 2021. The 30-year-old was a former second-round pick of the New York Jets and played in just one game last […]

Baker Mayfield, Denzel Ward Have Fifth-Year Options Picked Up

The Cleveland Browns made the expected moves of picking up the fifth-year options on both of their 2018 first-round draft picks, quarterback Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward, according to sources informed of the situation. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, fifth-year options on former first-rounders are now guaranteed. Mayfield's fifth-year option is worth $18.86 […]

Rashawn Slater Being Compared To Zack Martin

Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is being compared to Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl offensive guard Zack Martin. Both players are roughly 6-foot-4, 310 pounds with 33-inch arms, and both have played offensive tackle. NFL teams are viewing Slater as an offensive lineman with Pro Bowl potential ahead of next week's draft. Slater has experience at […]

Didi Gregorius Could Return Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) hasn't played since Sunday due to a sore right elbow, but manager Joe Girardi thinks that Gregorius will play on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. If Gregorius returns, Girardi said he will play rookie Nick Maton or Brad Miller at second base, depending on the matchups. Maton recorded three […]

Giants Will Consider Trading Down In The First Round

The New York Giants are considering moving out of the 11th overall position in next week's NFL draft, despite the fact that general manager Dave Gettleman has never traded back in the first round, or any round, of the NFL draft. The Giants have only six picks in the upcoming draft and are still in […]

Jared Oliva Out At Least Four Weeks

Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk confirmed that outfield prospect Jared Oliva (oblique) will be out of action for at least four weeks at the alternate training site after sustaining a left oblique injury. The Pirates have already given up on the center field platoon of Anthony Alford and Dustin Fowler, as both […]

Chad Kuhl To Injured List, Dustin Fowler DFA'd

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Chad Kuhl (shoulder) on the injured list on Thursday with right shoulder discomfort. Right-handed reliever Geoff Hartlieb was recalled from the alternate site. The Pirates also recalled corner infielder Todd Frazier from the alternate site and designated outfielder Dustin Fowler for assignment. Manager Derek Shelton pointed to Luis Oviedo, Sean […]

Blue Jays Acquiring Jeremy Beasley From Diamondbacks

The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-handed pitcher Jeremy Beasley from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, according to a source. The 25-year-old was designated for assignment earlier this week and will report to Toronto's alternate site to provide depth with a fastball-splitter combination that plays as a starter or a reliever. Beasley was a 30th-round […]

Diego Castillo Blows Save, Takes Loss Against Royals

Tampa Bay Rays closer Diego Castillo blew his second save chance of the season and was saddled with the loss in a 9-8 game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Entering the game with an 8-7 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, Castillo allowed two runs on two hits and a walk […]

Michael Wacha Allows Three Runs In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Michael Wacha allowed three earned runs on five hits while walking one and striking out one in 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision in the 9-8 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. All three of the runs that Wacha allowed came on two home runs to Hunter […]

Francisco Mejia Doubles In A Run Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in the 9-8 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. It was the third double of the season for the Rays backstop, and he's now slashing .323/.353/.516 on the young season in 35 plate appearances in his first season in Tampa. The […]

Brandon Lowe Homers In Second Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 1-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and his second home run in as many nights in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the Kansas City Royals. He also struck out once in the game. Lowe is slashing just .182/.299/.364 on the young season, but he has homered in […]

Will Vest Impressing As Rule 5 Pick

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Will Vest, the team's Rule 5 pick from the Detroit Tigers, has done nothing but impress so far this year despite pitching in just 132 1/3 minor league innings before 2021, with only 33 2/3 frames coming above Class A. The Mariners didn't have a single written scouting report on Vest […]

Max Scherzer A Potential Trade Chip?

With the Washington Nationals off to a slow start this year and with outfielder Juan Soto and starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg both on the injured list, some are wondering if ace Max Scherzer could be a trade candidate this summer if the team's season continues to go in the wrong direction. Scherzer will become a […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Aggravates Left Wrist Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (wrist) aggravated his left wrist on Wednesday night while taking swings in Detroit. He is headed back to Pittsburgh to be re-examined on Thursday. It comes just days after a report that Hayes' return was on the horizon after he joined the team's alternate training site for games. Hayes […]

Drew Brees Was Rarely Healthy In 2020

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees missed four games in his final NFL season in 2020 due to broken ribs and a collapsed lung, but the future Hall of Famer said he only felt right in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. "I only really felt good in one game, from the perspective of, […]