DeSean Jackson A Leading Candidate To Return Punts

Philadelphia Eagles special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said that wide receiver DeSean Jackson is a top candidate to return punts in 2019. Jackson is returning to the team that he spent the first six seasons of his career. The 32-year-old is still very quick and elusive as a deep threat -- he averaged 18.9 yards […]

Dallas Goedert Continues To Develop

Philadelphia Eagles tight end coach Justin Peelle said that tight end Dallas Goedert's development this offseason has been "phenomenal." It should allow Zach Ertz to move around more often this year. In his rookie season in 2018, the 24-year-old Goedert caught 33 passes for 334 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games. He has plenty […]

Austin Hooper To Sit Out Minicamp

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (ankle) will not take part in minicamp. However, his injury is not considered serious and he's expected to be ready for training camp this summer. The 24-year-old had a career year in 2018, catching 71 passes for 660 yards and four touchdowns in his second full season in his […]

Julio Jones, Deion Jones Limited With Foot Injuries

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (foot) and linebacker Deion Jones (foot) will not take part in minicamp drills this week as they rehab their respective foot injuries, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Quinn also said that both players are expected to be ready for training camp. Julio Jones, now 30, has fought through […]

Joe Musgrove To Start Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove will make the start against the Braves on Thursday, according to manager Clint Hurdle. Musgrove threw only 18 pitches against the Braves before being ejected for throwing at third baseman Josh Donaldson, so he'll be able to go again in two days. Musgrove has been up and down with […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling's Stock On The Rise

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is faster than the new coaching staff thought he'd be and has quickly picked up head coach Matt LaFleur's system this offseason. At 6-foot-4, 206 pounds, the 24-year-old should at least be the No. 3 wideout behind Davante Adams and Geronimo Allison to begin the year. MVS was […]

Christian Kirk Looks Great This Spring

The word is that Arizona Cardinals second-year wide receiver Christian Kirk has been the best receiver on the roster this spring. This is after the team drafted rookie receivers Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler and KeeSean Jackson all within the first 175 picks. While those rookies have a lot of upside in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's […]

Chris Moore Ready For Bigger Role

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh believes that wide receiver Chris Moore is ready for a much bigger role in the offense in 2019. He was the team's No. 4 receiver in terms of offensive snaps last year and has played a supporting role with the team in his first three seasons while being buried […]

Lamar Jackson Looking Better As A Passer

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continues to make improvements with his accuracy during offseason workouts, according to quarterbacks coach James Urban. "They certainly haven't been eliminated, but there are much fewer, 'Where-did-that-come-froms' this year when we watch him practice. It looks better in many ways. The ball comes out cleaner, the timing looks better," Urban […]

Josh Allen Must Improve Decision-Making

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane believes that quarterback Josh Allen needs to improve his decision-making the most heading into his second season in the NFL. "Josh is a very confident young man who believes he can make any throw, and in Year 1 that may have been to his detriment," Beane said. Allen has […]

Julio Jones, Grady Jarrett, Others Report To Minicamp

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, pass-rusher Vic Beasley and linebacker Deion Jones all reported to mandatory minicamp on Monday, according to sources. All of them skipped voluntary organized team activities, but the plan all along was for them to be present at minicamp. Jones is looking for a new contract […]

Darwinzon Hernandez To Start Tuesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez will make the start on Tuesday against the Rangers. The left-hander is the club's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief for Boston earlier this year. The 22-year-old is 1-4 with a 5.13 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 32 walks and 59 strikeouts in […]

Matt Harvey Suffers Setback

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey (back) suffered a setback on his rehab assignment, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The veteran right-hander aggravated his upper back while with Triple-A Salt Lake, and Ausmus is "a little bit" concerned. Adding insult to injury, Harvey surrendered eight hits (one homer) and eight earned runs while walking […]

Dodgers Being Cautious With David Freese

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that first baseman David Freese (knee) is dealing with some knee soreness and the team is being cautious with the 36-year-old. Freese wasn't in the lineup on Monday but was available off the bench. As a utility corner infielder for the Blue this year, Freese is hitting a […]

Adam Wainwright's Injury Not Serious

St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak said that starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (hamstring) is dealing with a mild hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in a week. Wainwright was placed on the injured list on Monday, but it sounds as though he might only need to miss two starts at the most. Daniel Poncedeleon is […]

Dallas Keuchel Looks Good In First Minor League Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel allowed only one hit and had nine strikeouts in seven scoreless innings for High-A Rome in his first minor league start on Monday. The left-hander threw just 77 pitches in the outing. Keuchel is expected to need at least one more minor league start before the Braves add him […]

Tyler Anderson To Have Surgery Tuesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (knee) will undergo left knee surgery on Tuesday in Chicago to repair cartilage. The left-hander's timeline for a return is unknown, but it's a significant operation and he's unlikely to be back anytime soon. There's a good chance he might not make it back to the Rockies rotation at […]

Brent Honeywell Has Surgery, Could Resume Throwing In January

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitching prospect Brent Honeywell (elbow) had successful elbow surgery on Monday to fix a fracture in his right arm. His ulnar collateral ligament was not damaged, so Honeywell could resume throwing in January of next year if everything goes well in his recovery. The 24-year-old entered the year as the team's […]

Alex Reyes To Make Another Start At Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak said that starting pitcher Alex Reyes will make another start for Triple-A Memphis, which puts him out of the running for a spot start this Friday at the Mets. However, Mozeliak did say that Reyes is a strong candidate to join St. Louis' rotation after his next minor league […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Likely To Start Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon is likely to start on Friday against the Mets in place of the injured Adam Wainwright (hamstring). Poncedeleon allowed two hits and one earned run while walking three and striking out seven strikeouts in his one start for the Cardinals this year on April 23 against the Brewers. […]

Drew Smyly May Be Forced To Miss Next Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Drew Smyly (ankle) could be forced to miss his next start and could be forced to the injured list with his ankle injury. If Smyly is skipped or placed on the injured list, the Rangers would almost certainly have to go outside the organization to replace him in the starting rotation. […]

Andrelton Simmons Takes Grounders Again Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) took ground balls again on Monday and was making lateral movements and doing flips to second base, which represents progress over where he was a couple of days ago. Simmons has been out since May 20 after suffering a Grade 3 ankle sprain. He was hitting a nice […]

Dylan Cease Closer To A Call-Up

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that starting pitching prospect Dylan Cease is getting closer to being called up and July could be a target date. Cease, the team's No. 3 prospect and No. 19 overall per MLB Pipeline, is 5-2 this year with a 4.10 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 22 walks and 59 […]

No Timetable For Ender Inciarte

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (back) has no timetable for his return, according to manager Brian Snitker. Inciarte's back is "still biting him... Two steps forward, one step back," Snitker said. That's bad news for a player that's hitting just .218/.300/.323 with two homers, nine RBI and three stolen bases on the season in 124 […]

Dallas Keuchel Expected To Make Two More Minor League Starts

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker expects starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to make at least two more minor league starts before the Braves consider adding him to their rotation. Keuchel and his ground-ball ways are a good fit for Atlanta and the National League East, and the left-hander should be owned in most leagues after signing […]

Robinson Cano, Brandon Nimmo Going To Triple-A Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) will play for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Cano is just starting his rehab assignment after landing back on the injured list on Sunday, while Nimmo initially started his rehab assignment last Thursday. Both Cano and Nimmo have been huge disappointments so far […]

Pirates Put Jordan Lyles On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with hamstring tightness and recalled pitcher Montana DuRapau from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Lyles lasted just three innings in his last start against the Brewers and gave up three runs on five hits while walking four and […]

Tyler Glasnow Ramping Up To 90 Feet

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) said he's feeling good and is "coming along according to schedule." He has been throwing at 75 feet and will next advance to 90 feet. The 25-year-old right-hander was one of the best hurlers in baseball before his injury, going 6-1 with a 1.86 ERA, 0.91 WHIP […]

Hanser Alberto Hitting Lefties Well

Baltimore Orioles infielder Hanser Alberto had three singles off Astros left-hander Wade Miley on Sunday and leads the majors with a .425 average against southpaws this year with 34 hits in his 80 at-bats against them. Alberto is 23-for-103 (.223) against right-handers. The 26-year-old is hitting a nice .311/.326/.393 with three home runs, 16 runs […]

Mark Trumbo Could Return This Week

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) was in Baltimore on Monday to have his knee checked by head athletic trainer Brian Ebel, and the team must decide whether to activate him from the injured list if he's deemed ready. Trumbo's injury rehab assignment ends on June 16. The bad news for Trumbo is that Baltimore […]