Brandon Nimmo Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is starting his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday and is hitting leadoff as the designated hitter. If he goes without any setbacks on his rehab assignment, the 26-year-old could rejoin the Mets next week. He's been bad this year with a .200/.344/.323 slash line, three […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Has Stepped Up

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling "has had a fantastic spring and really stepped up as a guy who can be an every-down player." Behind top wideout Davante Adams, the Packers need the second-year wideout to improve alongside tight end Jimmy Graham. Going into his second year, MVS should […]

Aaron Rodgers Will Continue To Lean On Davante Adams

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, who was second in the NFL in targets with 169 last year behind Julio Jones' 170, is expected to see a healthy number of targets from quarterback Aaron Rodgers again. “I’d like to throw to Davante more,” Rodgers said. “He’s that open. We’ve got to keep finding ways […]

Ryan Finley Struggling So Far

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Ryan Finley has looked bad so far in spring practices after the team took him in the fourth round this year. If he continues to underwhelm into training camp, he might be third on the quarterback depth chart behind Andy Dalton and Jeff Driskel.

Jordan Taylor Working As No. 3 Wideout

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Taylor has been working as the No. 3 wideout in spring practices. Taylor could be competing mainly with rookie Dillon Mitchell for the third spot behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs this year. The 27-year-old Taylor didn't play at all last year and has just 29 receptions for 351 yards […]

Jameis Winston Talks Up Scott Miller

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston said that rookie wide receiver Scott Miller has been excellent in practice this week. He's very quick and fast and could be an option in three-wide sets in 2019. He'll mainly be battling Breshad Perriman behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, but Miller has great speed that could help […]

Chester Rogers Looking Good In Practices

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver Chester Rogers has looked "really good" in practices this week. Rogers is one of six players fighting for two roster spots alongside Zach Pascal, Reece Fountain, Marcus Johnson, Steve Ishmael, Krishawn Hogan, Jordan Veasy and Penny Hart. Rogers snagged a dozen or more passes all […]

Trent Williams Wants Trade Or Release

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams said he doesn't have financial issues with the team at all, according to numerous sources with knowledge of the situation. He has demanded a trade or be released due to the team's handling of his recent medical situation. Williams is one of the best blind-side protectors in the NFL, […]

Adrian Peterson Aiming For 2,000 Yards

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson said he is aiming for 2,000 yards in 2019. It will be a tall task for the veteran running back heading into his 13th season, even after he ran for 1,042 yards in 2018. Peterson will be 34 years old this season and became the fifth player to rush […]

Gus Edwards Leaner And More Powerful

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is leaner and more powerful as he enters the 2019 season. He said he weighs the same as last year, but his body is trimmer and he is down to six percent body fat from nine percent in 2018. Edwards was the team's most productive runner in the second […]

Braves Emerging As Front-Runners For Dallas Keuchel

The Atlanta Braves have emerged as the front-runners for free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to a source. The Yankees also remain in the mix, but Atlanta is making a big push. The Cardinals and Twins are other teams in the mix, and Keuchel should land with a club before the week is out now […]

Michael Roberts Must Prove He Belongs

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts must prove he belongs on the roster this offseason after the team added veterans at the position in free agency and drafted rookies as well. Jesse James and Logan Thomas were added in free agency and T.J. Hockenson (first round) and Isaac Nauta were taken in the draft. Roberts, […]

Lions Could Use Three Tight Ends Often

The Detroit Lions could use three tight end sets often based on the way they're rolling personnel into practices this week. Jesse James, rookie T.J. Hockenson, Michael Roberts and Logan Thomas are all big bodies and can create mismatches based on personnel. The most intriguing of those names is Hockenson, who was a first-round pick […]

Wade Davis Could Return This Weekend

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis (back) feels ready to return after his throwing session on Wednesday and could be activated during the series against the Mets this weekend. The veteran should return to the closer's role immediately after posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, seven saves and 18 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings before his […]

Mo Alie-Cox Has Shown Improvement

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox, who is working as the No. 1 tight end in offseason workouts with Jack Doyle (hip) and Eric Ebron (groin) out, has shown incredible improvement from where he was two years ago. However, barring injuries to Doyle and/or Ebron during the year, Alie-Cox will have a limited role in […]

Cam Sims Standing Out

Washington Redskins wide receiver Cam Sims has been standing out in practices this week and has developed a solid rapport with quarterbacks Case Keenum and rookie Dwayne Haskins. Sims showed big-play ability in 11-on-11 drills and scored a 60-yard touchdown on a pass from Keenum on Tuesday. Sims has yet to be active in an […]

Paul Richardson Limited In Practice

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (shoulder) was in full uniform at practice on Tuesday but was limited as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury that landed him on Injured Reserve in November. He went through individual workouts but stood off to the side for 7-on-7 and team drills. The 27-year-old should be […]

Case Keenum Sharper Than Dwayne Haskins In Practice

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum was sharper than rookie Dwayne Haskins in minicamp practice on Tuesday. Haskins also had moments of success, but he was somewhat inconsistent throwing the ball in the face of constant pressure. He also made a questionable decision in a two-minute drill when he took off running with a few seconds […]

Diamondbacks Interested In Mike Leake

The Arizona Diamondbacks were working on a trade to acquire Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake earlier this week, according to MLB sources. Leake took the mound on Wednesday against the Astros and threw a complete game. There's a chance that his performance on Wednesday could re-open the talks between the two teams or generate […]

Hunter Strickland, Felix Hernandez Throw Bullpens Thursday

Seattle Mariners closer Hunter Strickland (lat) and starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (lat) both threw successful bullpen sessions on Thursday. Strickland will throw another one on Sunday and expects to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma next week. Strickland is obviously closer to a return than Hernandez and should retake the closer role when he […]

X-Rays Negative On Shin-Soo Choo

X-rays came back negative on Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo (hand) after he was hit by a pitch in the left hand late in the game Wednesday night. It doesn't look to be a serious injury, but the Rangers could still decide to hold him out on Thursday. The 36-year-old hasn't shown any signs of […]

Collin McHugh Throws Bullpen

Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) threw off a mound for the first time on Wednesday, throwing 18 fastballs in the session. McHugh said the session went great. If all goes well with McHugh's rehab, he could be an option for their starting rotation around the end of the month. The right-hander has had a […]

Joe Palumbo Likely To Start Saturday

Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Joe Palumbo is likely to be called up from Double-A Frisco to start one of the games of a doubleheader on Saturday against the A's. The 24-year-old, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has allowed five earned runs in 17 2/3 innings with seven walks and 21 strikeouts […]

Robinson Cano's Injury Not As Serious As Last One

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) said the tightness he felt in his quadriceps that forced him from the game on Wednesday isn't "even close" to the pain he felt in his leg during his initial injured list stint. Still, it's disappointing since the veteran infielder just came off the injured list before […]

Jonathan Villar, D.J. Stewart, Pedro Severino Are OK

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Villar (thumb), catcher Pedro Severino (head) and outfielder D.J. Stewart (ankle) all left the game with injuries on Wednesday, but manager Brandon Hyde said that he doesn't expect any of the trio to land on the injured list. They might even be available to play on Thursday. Severino passed concussion […]

Ryne Stanek To Open Thursday, Jalen Beeks To Follow

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will be the opener against the Tigers on Thursday, with Jalen Beeks slated for the bulk of the innings after that. Stanek has been solid this year with a 2.78 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings in 24 outings (16 starts) for the Rays. He […]

Braden Bishop Goes On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Braden Bishop (spleen) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a lacerated spleen and recalled outfielder Mac Williamson from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Williamson signed a minor league deal with Seattle on Wednesday. He hit a pinch-hit home run in the eighth inning Wednesday in his first […]

Matt Harvey To Make Rehab Start Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey (back) will make a rehab start on Saturday at Triple-A Salt Lake and will not have any restrictions. Harvey has a terrible 7.50 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 21 walks and 35 strikeouts in 48 innings over his 10 starts in his first season in Anaheim. He just hasn't worked […]

Justin Upton Takes Live BP

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) took live batting practice on Wednesday, according to manager Brad Ausmus. Upton even hit a few home runs during the session. Ausmus said Upton would need less than 50 plate appearances in a rehab assignment to be ready to make his season debut. Upton is only 75 percent […]

Brandon Morrow Slowly Building Up

Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein said that relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) has been playing catch out to 75-90 feet and is also throwing breaking balls. The Cubs are still practicing plenty of caution with him, though, and there remains no timetable for his return. With the Cubs signing closer Craig Kimbrel on Wednesday, it […]