Julio Teheran Scratched From Start Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Julio Teheran (triceps) was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the Cleveland Indians as a precaution when he felt tightness in his right triceps. Teheran was replaced by left-handed reliever Derek Holland, who made five starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates last year. Holland had appeared in two games this […]

Washington Releases Thaddeus Moss

The Washington Football Team released tight end Thaddeus Moss, the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, on Friday. Moss signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent after last year's draft, and the team was hoping he could develop into a complementary tight end. However, Moss missed part of the summer with […]

Steelers Add T.J. Carter

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent defensive end T.J. Carter to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Carter was signed by the team as an undrafted rookie after last year's draft but was released before the start of training camp. He will return to Pittsburgh after also spending time with the New Orleans Saints in 2020. Carter […]

Jaguars Re-Sign Daniel Ross

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed defensive tackle Daniel Ross to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Ross played in five games last year -- three with Jacksonville and two with the Las Vegas Raiders -- and recorded eight tackles. He will be expected to come into training camp this summer competing for a roster spot. The 28-year-old […]

Bears Re-Sign Michael Joseph

The Chicago Bears re-signed defensive back Michael Joseph to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. The former undrafted free agent missed all of last year while on Injured Reserve for COVID-19. Joseph was an exclusive-rights free agent, so he was expected to return all along. He has not appeared in a regular season game, but […]

Trey Lance To Take Part In Second Pro Day

North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance will take part in a second Pro Day on April 19. Lance had his first Pro Day on March 12 and wowed NFL scouts with his various passes. Since Lance's first Pro Day, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields and Alabama's Mac Jones impressed during their Pro Day workouts. Fields […]

Caleb Farley Still Expected To Go In First Round

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley (back), said that a "bunch of team doctors and trainers" told him that Farley "did well with his physical regarding his back and is still expected to go in the first round" in this month's NFL draft. Despite the injury, Farley hasn't seen his draft […]

Raiders Reunite With Karl Joseph

The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent defensive back Karl Joseph to an undisclosed deal on Friday. The former first-round pick visited the team on Thursday, and by all accounts, the visit went well for both sides. Joseph was originally drafted by the Black and Silver in the first round in 2016. The 27-year-old was with […]

Ja'Marr Chase The Top Receiving Prospect

Louisiana State University wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is the consensus No. 1 wide receiver in this year's very good receiving class despite opting not to play in 2020 due to COVID-19. A top draft evaluator called Chase the "best wide receiver prospect since Julio Jones." Chase is truly a special receiving talent and has the […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Damarious Randall

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed cornerback Damarious Randall to an undisclosed deal on Friday. The plan is for Randall to move back to cornerback, the position he played in the first three seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers. The first-rounder out of Arizona State in 2015 was a safety in college but was […]

Justin Wilson Activated From Injured List

The New York Yankees activated left-handed reliever Justin Wilson (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Wilson made his last appearance in a spring training game on March 22 and exited that game due to tightness in his left shoulder. The Yankees bullpen has been excellent without Wilson in the fold in the first […]

Blister To Delay Shohei Ohtani's Next Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (finger) will have his next start, which was scheduled to come this weekend against the Toronto Blue Jays, pushed back due to a blister issue, according to manager Joe Maddon. Ohtani is dealing with a blister on his right middle finger that also gave him issues in a […]

Mike Trout In Midseason Form

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout's swing is on track, as he homered for a third straight game on Thursday while coming up a triple shy of hitting for the cycle in the extra-inning win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Trout said that he felt his swing was "getting close" after going 2-for-3 with a […]

Ketel Marte Placed On Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, a day after injuring his right hamstring against the Colorado Rockies. In a corresponding move, the team recalled Andrew Young. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Marte will likely have an MRI exam when the team returns home. It's a blow […]

Framber Valdez Resumes Throwing

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (finger) has started throwing again, according to general manager James Click. While Valdez has resumed throwing, he's only doing so on flat ground, but it's an encouraging step forward after he was put on the 10-day injured list at the beginning of the year due to a fracture in […]

Nick Bosa Doing Well With His Rehab

San Francisco 49ers star edge rusher Nick Bosa (knee), who tore his ACL after just two games last season, is looking good in his rehab process. The 23-year-old is looking explosive this spring and could make a seamless return to the 49ers defensive line after earning Defensive Rookie of the Year. Without Bosa in the […]

Kerry Hyder Thinks He Can Fill Michael Bennett Role

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Kerry Hyder, one of the team's free-agent additions this offseason, thinks that he can play the Michael Bennett role in Seattle's defense. Bennett's primary job was to play as a strongside defensive end opposite speed pass-rushers on the other end. On passing downs, Bennett moved inside to play tackle. His 39 […]

Karl Joseph Visits With Raiders

Former Las Vegas Raiders first-round strong safety Karl Joseph visited with the Raiders on Thursday night, according to a source. Joseph is one of the top safeties left on the free-agent market, and the Raiders have a clear need at the position, so there could be a reunion here. He played the 2020 season with […]

No Issues With Zach Wilson's Shoulder

BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (shoulder) had shoulder surgery back in 2019, but the New York Jets, who many believe will select Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, feel confident in his shoulder based on information they've received from trusted medical sources. There are zero issues with Wilson's shoulder, which is […]

White Sox Place Billy Hamilton On Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained left hamstring. In a corresponding move, the team purchased the contract of outfielder Nick Williams. A leg injury for a player that is mostly relevant because of his speed is never a good thing, but hopefully […]

Richard Sherman Expects To Sign After Draft

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman said on The Cris Collinsworth Podcast that he expects to sign with a team after the NFL draft later this month. "You turn 33, and then it's like, 'We'll wait until we get a young pup; and if we can't get a young pup, we'll take an old fool.' So that's […]

Dolphins Expect Improvement From Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins star cornerback Byron Jones said that the team expects a big leap from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in his sophomore season after he disappointed in his rookie year in 2020. "His contributions to the team have been great so far, but we're looking for even something better this year. It's exciting. I can't wait […]

Demarcus Robinson Eyeing 1,000-Yard Season

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson expects to have a more prominent role this year now that Sammy Watkins is no longer around. "I just think it picks up a little bit more right now. I'm looking for the opportunity -- not for them to give me the opportunity -- but go in there […]

Anibal Sanchez To Throw For Teams Saturday

Free-agent veteran starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez will throw a bullpen for select teams in Miami on Saturday. Sanchez threw for scouts in the offseason, but it never amounted to a deal with a club. The 37-year-old right-hander became a free agent when the Washington Nationals declined his $12 million option for the 2021 season. He'll […]

Liam Eichenberg Tests Positive For COVID-19

Notre Dame offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg, one of this year's top offensive lineman eligible for the draft, will not be in Indianapolis for medical evaluations this weekend after testing positive for COVID-19 after his Pro Day, according to sources. Defensive end Ade Ogundeji and offensive lineman Aaron Banks also tested positive for COVID-19 and are […]

Trevor Lawrence Turning The Corner Health-Wise

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), who had shoulder surgery to fix a torn labrum in his non-throwing arm on Feb. 16, has been throwing over the course of the last two weeks. He is not 100 percent healthy, but his workouts are starting to look and feel normal and he's turned the corner health-wise. Lawrence […]

Brian Hoyer To Visit With Jets

Former New England Patriots backup quarterback Brian Hoyer is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets on Thursday, according to a source. The long-time New England backup could become a mentor to the new rookie quarterback that the Jets will likely select with the No. 2 overall pick in this month's draft. The 35-year-old […]

Kevin Gausman Looking Like An Ace

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has looked the part of an ace in his first two starts of the 2021 season. He threw seven innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts and one walk in the team's 3-2, 10-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Gausman had his second straight quality […]

Jack Flaherty Picks Up First Win In 2021

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty became the first Cardinals starter to pitch into the sixth inning -- he also allowed no runs -- this year in his first win of the season over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The right-hander needed 101 pitches in the outing, but he provided relief for a taxed […]

Yadier Molina Hits First Homer Of Season

St. Louis Cardinals veteran catcher Yadier Molina hit his first home run of the season in a 7-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The 38-year-old's two-run blast jumpstarted the offense. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt had an RBI single in the eighth inning, and outfielder Dylan Carlson hit a grand slam in the ninth. […]