Zach Britton Was Unavailable Wednesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that relief pitcher Zach Britton was unavailable on Wednesday and was "a little beat up." Britton said nothing in particular was bothering him, but he's thrown a lot of innings lately. The left-handed reliever will be available on Thursday. The 31-year-old is 2-0 on the season with a […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Be Out Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is expected to be out of the lineup again on Thursday after the game against the Twins was rained out on Wednesday night. Ohtani left the game early on Monday after being hit in the finger by a pitch, but he returned and played on Tuesday. It […]

Jonnu Smith Sidelined At OTAs

Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) didn't take part in organized team activities on Tuesday but got some work in off the jugs machine after practice. The 23-year-old tore his MCL last year and caught just 20 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games before his injury in 2018. As long […]

CC Sabathia Expects To Land On Injured List

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher CC Sabathia's knee is "barking a little bit," and Sabathia expects to go on the injured list. "It’s something I need to take care of," Sabathia said. The veteran left-hander said it's the same pain he's dealt with in the past and expects to go […]

Angels-Twins Postponed Thursday

The game between the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins on Wednesday was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on Thursday, with Angels starter Matt Harvey and Twins hurler Martin Perez likely being pushed back until then. Hopefully you were able to get any players on these teams out of […]

Dede Westbrook, Jalen Ramsey Absent For Start Of OTAs

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook and cornerback Jalen Ramsey were absent at the start of organized team activities this week. Westbrook is expected to report on Thursday. Ramsey has received criticism from the front office for his absence from offseason workouts, but he'll be there when it matters and remains one of the best […]

Chris Jones Doesn't Report For OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones didn't report for the start of organized team activities this week, according to a source. Jones is in the final year of his deal and is looking for a big long-term extension after posting an incredible 15.5 sacks in his third season in the NFL. The 24-year-old also […]

Jets Sign Deonte Thompson

The New York Jets signed free-agent wide receiver Deonte Thompson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to agent David Canter. Thompson had 17 catches for 161 yards and no touchdowns in 13 combined games with the Bills and Cowboys in the 2018 season. He'll merely be receiver depth for Gang Green if he even […]

Jakeem Grant Taking Part In OTAs

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (Achilles) is taking part in organized team activities this week and looks good. Grant had surgery in the offseason but will be fine for training camp and the regular season. The 26-year-old has 34 receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns in 42 games over his three seasons with […]

Cameron Brate On Track For Training Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (hip) said he continues to rehab and is on schedule to be ready to practice when training camp starts in two months. Brate is not practicing at organized team activities this week after playing through a hip injury for much of last year. There should be a role […]

Mack Hollins Continues To Rehab

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins (hernia) is "continuing his rehab," according to head coach Doug Pederson. The 25-year-old had sports hernia surgery last September and is behind Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson and Nelson Agholor on the depth chart, so he's a long shot to produce meaningful numbers in 2019. He missed all of 2018 […]

Tyler Kroft Needs Surgery For Broken Foot

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) suffered a broken foot on the first day of organized team activities on Monday and will need surgery. Kroft is expected to miss three to four months, so he won't be ready for the start of the season and can be ignored […]

Cole Beasley Had Core Surgery

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (abdomen) isn't practicing in organized team activities after he underwent surgery for a core muscle a few weeks ago, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Center Mitch Morse had the same procedure done and is also sitting out. Beasley should be ready for the regular season and figures to […]

Marqise Lee Being Brought Along Slowly

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (knee) was working/running on a side field at the start of practice on Tuesday, and he's expected to be brought along slowly this summer. Left tackle Cam Robinson (knee) also wasn't on the field for the start of practice. Lee might not return until late in the preseason, so […]

Matt Duffy Aggravates Hamstring

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) aggravated his left hamstring during a rehab game with Triple-A Durham and will return to Florida for further evaluation. It comes at a terrible time, as Duffy was getting closer to making his season debut for the Rays. He may need to restart his rehab assignment, depending […]

No Structural Damage For Brandon Nimmo

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo's (neck) MRI exam revealed no structural damage and "inflammation" is the new buzz word for his injury. He will rest for a few days and hope it dissipates, but there is no timetable for Nimmo's return after he landed on the injured list on Wednesday. Nimmo has been dealing […]

Robinson Cano Leaves Early Wednesday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) left the game early in the third inning on Wednesday with left quadriceps tightness. The Mets also scratched infielder Luis Guillorme from the lineup at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, so they might be preparing to place Cano on the injured list. The 36-year-old veteran was hitless in […]

Byron Buxton Out Against Angels

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Max Kepler is in center field and leading off, Marwin Gonzalez is in right field and batting third and Luis Arraez is the designated hitter and hitting sixth against Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey. All three of Kepler, Gonzalez and Arraez are […]

George Springer Remains Day-To-Day

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) took batting practice in the batting cage on Wednesday and did some running and remains day-to-day with lower back stiffness that has kept him out since Sunday. “He’s moving great,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “It’s really all about hitting for him. He’s not going to do anything outside from […]

Jose Altuve Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) did baseball drills on the field and took batting practice on Wednesday with teammates. He'll head on a minor league rehab assignment soon. Altuve has been out since May 11 with a strained left hamstring but has been working out pain-free since Monday. He'll go to either Triple-A […]

Taylor Clarke Will Start Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke will make another start on Saturday against the Giants. Clarke wasn't good in his time in the minors this year before getting called up, but he opened eyes on May 7 by allowing just two runs in six innings against the Rays. Clarke, 26, doesn't strike many hitters out, […]

Wilmer Flores Has Fractured Foot

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wilmer Flores (foot), who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, has been diagnosed with a foot fracture. It means that Flores probably will be out around a month or more. The 27-year-old was hitting a respectable .281/.326/.398 with only two home runs and 14 RBI in 128 at-bats. He's not […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Play On Upcoming Road Trip

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) is unlikely to play on the team's upcoming road trip, according to manager Andy Green. The Padres are heading out to Toronto and then New York to face the Yankees. The 20-year-old top prospect has been out since April 28 but could return soon after the road […]

Yannick Ngakoue Reports For OTAs

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, reported to the team's organized team activities this week after leaving offseason workouts early. The 24-year-old has become a force on the Jags defensive line, tallying 29.5 sacks and 80 total tackles in his three seasons in the NFL, […]

Jerry Hughes Signs Extension

The Buffalo Bills signed defensive end Jerry Hughes to a two-year extension on Tuesday worth up to $23 million, according to a source. The deal includes $19.5 million guaranteed. The 30-year-old has only had double-digit sacks once back in his first season in Buffalo in 2013, but he's the heart and soul of the team's […]

Zay Jones Bigger And Stronger

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones added eight to 10 pounds of lean muscle mass to his upper body in the offseason. He's also fully healthy and a full participant in offseason workouts and practices. Jones led the team in catches (56), receiving touchdowns (seven) and receiving yards (652) last year after a disappointing rookie […]

Omar Narvaez Listed As Day-To-Day

Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez (knee) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early on Wednesday after taking a foul ball off his knee in the third inning. He's hoping to return to the lineup on Friday after the off day on Thursday. The 27-year-old has had a great year to this point, slashing […]

Julian Edelman Signs Two-Year Extension

The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Julian Edelman to a two-year extension on Tuesday, according to a source. It could allow Edelman to finish his career with the Patriots. He'll receive an $8 million signing bonus and $12 million guaranteed. He was suspended the first four games in 2018 and finished with 74 receptions […]

Jonah Williams To Be The Left Tackle

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Cordy Glenn is moving to left guard in 2019 to make room for first-rounder Jonah Williams at left tackle. Williams was the No. 11 overall pick of last month's draft. If he struggles out of the gates to protect quarterback Andy Dalton, the team could always shift Glenn back to left […]

Bucs Replace Gerald McCoy With Ndamukong Suh

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut defensive tackle Gerald McCoy this week and signed free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to replace him. McCoy was the third overall pick in 2010, while Suh was the second overall selection in the same draft. McCoy has six Pro Bowl selections to Suh's five and 54.5 sacks in 123 games […]