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. […]

Pablo Sandoval Comes Up Big Wednesday

Atlanta Braves corner infielder Pablo Sandoval hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday in what proved to be the game-winner. Sandoval was pinch-hitting for rookie catcher Alex Jackson. Sandoval also had a game-tying, two-run, pinch-hit home run in the extra-inning […]

Huascar Ynoa Leads Braves To Victory In Game 2

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa struck out five and gave up just two hits in a career-high five scoreless innings to help beat the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Unfortunately he was given a no-decision. The 22-year-old made only five starts in 2020, but he hadn't thrown more than […]

J.T. Realmuto Leads The Way Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto walked and scored in the first inning and hit a three-run home run (his first of the season) in the fifth inning in the 8-2 win Wednesday over the New York Mets. Realmuto had five RBI in the series. One of the best all-around catchers in the game, if not […]

Panthers Agree With A.J. Bouye Wednesday

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent cornerback A.J. Bouye on Wednesday as they continue to bolster their defense this offseason. The 29-year-old gives Carolina a reliable cornerback opposite Donte Jackson after the team also signed Rashaan Melvin. Bouye will miss the first two games on a suspension for violating […]

Justin Fields To Throw Again On April 14

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields will throw for NFL teams again on April 14, with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch expected to attend. Both Shanahan and Lynch watched quarterback Mac Jones and others at Alabama's Pro Day while Fields was working out at his school's Pro Day on […]

Eagles Bringing Back Jordan Howard

The Philadelphia Eagles are re-signing running back Jordan Howard to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Howard was a free-agent flop for the Miami Dolphins last year and was released after playing in just five games and rushing for 33 yards and four touchdowns on 28 carries. He had just seven […]

Eagles Signing Eric Wilson

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million on Wednesday, according to sources. Wilson registered 122 tackles and three interceptions for the Vikings last season in an every-down role when Anthony Barr went down with a serious injury. The Eagles were in need […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Stays Hot In First Game Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. helped his team to their first victory of the season in a 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Acuna had his sixth career multi-homer game on Tuesday in the season opener and has gone 5-for-9 with three extra-base hits in the […]

49ers Sign Nate Sudfeld

The San Francisco 49ers signed former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Sudfeld, who was taken in the sixth round by the Washington Football Team in 2016 out of Indiana, has been a backup quarterback in his first three NFL seasons. The 27-year-old appeared in just one game for […]

Cowboys Agree With Jeremy Sprinkle

The Dallas Cowboys signed free-agent tight end Jeremy Sprinkle and veteran punter Bryan Anger to undisclosed one-year deals on Wednesday. Sprinkle, 26, spent his first four seasons with Washington and has 34 receptions for 301 yards and three touchdowns in his career. He will be added to a tight end group that includes Blake Jarwin, […]

Tyler Matzek Finally Delivering On Potential?

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek, a first-round pick way back in 2009, was out of baseball in 2019 but resurfaced with Atlanta last year and made his first Opening Day roster in six years in 2021. The left-hander pitched twice against the Philadelphia Phillies in the team's opening series, and he touched 100.2 mph […]

Chris Rodriguez Could Be A Difference-Maker

Los Angeles Angels rookie relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez has pitched in just three games for High-A Inland Empire in the last three seasons due to back problems, but he made the team's Opening Day roster despite the lack of experience, and has pitched twice this year in a long-man role. Manager Joe Maddon said that […]

Mac Sceroler Standing Out Early

Baltimore Orioles rookie relief pitcher Mac Sceroler, who was a Rule 5 draft pick from the Cincinnati Reds over the winter, was thrust into the spotlight against New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge with the bases loaded in his Major League debut at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. Sceroler struck out Judge and retired the […]

Wes Benjamin Is One To Watch

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Wes Benjamin has been a slow riser since being drafted in the fifth round in 2014, and he wasn't all that impressive in 22 1/3 innings last season. Benjamin had a 93.4 mph four-seamer in his season debut on Sunday against the Royals after averaging 90.9 mph on the same pitch […]

Julian Merryweather Turning Into Relief Star?

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather missed all of the 2018 season due to Tommy John surgery and pitched only 19 professional innings over the next two seasons, but he struck out three Yankees hitters on 11 pitches on Opening Day and has been a relief ace early on. He has been averaging 98.8 […]