John Means Continues To Look Like An Ace

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means has been pitching as well as any starter in the American League so far this season, and that continued on Sunday when the Orioles snapped the Oakland Athletics' 13-game winning streak in an 8-1 victory. Means tossed 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball against Oakland to lower his AL-best […]

Joe Musgrove In Midst Of Breakout Season

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove's breakout season is in progress in his first season in San Diego. The San Diego native tossed the Padres first no-hitter in franchise history, has allowed three earned runs in four games and has a 39.8 percent strikeout rate, seventh-best in baseball. Musgrove's turnaround began late in the […]

Cristian Pache Activated, Moved To Alternate Site

Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and was immediately optioned to the team's alternate training site at Triple-A Gwinnett. The 22-year-old was out since April 13, when he tweaked his left groin. Pache was 4-for-30 with two doubles and 13 strikeouts before his injury, and the […]

Tony Gonsolin Resumes Throwing

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) is throwing from 180 feet, but he hasn't progressed to throwing off a mound. There is no timetable for Gonsolin's return from right shoulder inflammation. The good news is that the 26-year-old looks to be making progress, but he's not exactly close to a return. He has […]

Chris Taylor Back In Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Chris Taylor (back), who had been out since Tuesday with a lower back injury, is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against San Diego Padres righty Joe Musgrove. Taylor is starting at the keystone and is hitting fifth in the lineup. The 30-year-old is hitting a solid .333/.417/.810 with […]

Zach McKinstry To Be Out Longer Than 10 Days

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry (oblique), who landed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right oblique strain, will miss more than 10 days, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, it's unclear how much time the 25-year-old rookie will miss. McKinstry is worth holding onto in deeper leagues, as he was batting […]

Dennis Santana Goes On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dennis Santana was placed on the injured list on Saturday after not feeling well following one of his COVID-19 vaccine shots, according to manager Dave Roberts. Santana has an ugly 7.71 ERA in five appearances this season. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers called up infielder Matt Beaty. Santana is obviously […]

Corey Knebel Placed On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel (lat) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday and will be out for months with a right lat strain, according to manager Dave Roberts. Knebel was removed in the ninth inning of the loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday. The good news is that […]

Shohei Ohtani Plays Left Field Saturday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani played left field on Saturday in the 16-2 blowout loss to the Houston Astros, the first time he has played a defensive position other than pitcher in the big leagues. Ohtani, who had homered in the third inning, came in to play left field in the eighth […]

No Major Issues For Christian Yelich

An MRI on Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich's back showed no major issues. He has not played since April 11 and was eligible to return from the injured list on Saturday, but the 2018 National League MVP was sent back to Milwaukee because manager Craig Counsell said that Yelich had hit a "plateau" in his […]

Lions Open To Trading No. 7 Pick

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the franchise is open to trading the No. 7 overall pick in the first round of next week's NFL draft. Detroit has entered a complete rebuild after finishing 5-11 and last in overall team defense in 2020. The Lions are trying to build depth on both sides of […]

Cornerback A Position Of Need For Saints

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said this week that cornerback is a position that the team must address between now and the start of the 2021 season. The Saints lost defensive linemen Trey Hendrickson and Sheldon Rankins this offseason, but the departure of cornerback Janoris Jenkins might've been the most significant defensive loss. […]

Nomar Mazara Nearing Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said that the team is hoping outfielder Nomar Mazara (abdomen) can go on a rehab assignment when Triple-A Toledo's season starts on May 4. Mazara would then rejoin the Tigers shortly after that, around May 9-10. In 12 games before his injury this season, Mazara was hitting .237/.275/.395 with […]

Chargers Expected To Address Left Tackle In First Round

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to draft a left tackle with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of next week's NFL draft. Second-year quarterback Justin Herbert, who won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2020, is hoping the Chargers will be able to select his college teammate Penei Sewell, although the […]

Ravens To Visit With Dennis Kelly

The Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to visit with former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Dennis Kelly this weekend, according to a source. It comes after the team traded offensive tackle Orlando Brown to the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this week in exchange for a handful of 2021 and 2022 draft picks, including KC's first-round pick this […]

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 […]