Brett Anderson On Track To Start Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (ankle) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday and is on track to return and start against the Blue Jays on Friday. The left-hander is 3-1 with a nice 3.04 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 16 strikeouts in 26 2/3 innings over five starts. He'll be a bit more risky […]

Nelson Agholor Could Be On The Block

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor could be available in a trade. He is due $9.4 million fully guaranteed and could be expendable if the Eagles select a receiver in this week's draft. The 25-year-old is No. 3 on the depth chart behind Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson now. He had a career-high 64 catches […]

Gregory Polanco, Bryan Reynolds Out Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Gregory Polanco and Bryan Reynolds (quadriceps) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Reynolds was injured in Tuesday night's game, but you should consider him day-to-day for now. Colin Moran is in left field and is hitting third, while Jason Martin gets the nod in center field and is batting seventh […]

Gary Sanchez Back From Injured List

The New York Yankees activated catcher Gary Sanchez (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. In corresponding moves, relief pitcher Chad Green and catcher Kyle Higashioka were optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, while pitcher Stephen Tarpley was recalled. Sanchez should return to the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Angels and starter Felix Pena, so […]

Saints Pick Up Sheldon Rankins' Option

The New Orleans Saints picked up the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins on Wednesday, according to a source. Rankins is one of the best young defensive linemen in the league but will be an option to start on the Physically Unable to Perform list this year while recovering from an Achilles injury suffered […]

Kliff Kingsbury Praises Josh Rosen

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury continues to praise quarterback Josh Rosen with the draft starting on Thursday and with last year's first-round pick's future up in the air. Rosen reported for the team's three-day minicamp this week. "I’ve said it all along, I couldn’t be more impressed with his approach. He’s a great player. […]

Redskins Targeting Dwayne Haskins In First Round

The Washington Redskins are targeting Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the first round of the draft on Thursday as they search for a franchise signal-caller, according to sources. Washington picks at No. 15, so they'd likely have to trade up inside the top 10 to land Haskins, who some teams haven't even given a […]

Jay Bruce, Edwin Encarnacion Out Of Lineup

Seattle Mariners first baseman Jay Bruce (quadriceps) and designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Bruce has been out since Saturday, but he should be able to return to the lineup soon. Encarnacion is out with no DH in a National League park. Daniel Vogelbach is at first base and […]

Jarran Reed Undergoes Hernia Surgery

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed underwent sports hernia surgery on Tuesday, according to a source. His recovery timeline is expected to be four to six weeks, so he should be ready in plenty of time for training camp this summer. Heading into the final year of his deal, the Seahawks want to extend Reed, […]

Patrick Peterson Not At Voluntary Workouts

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is not attending the team's voluntary workouts this week, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury said the Pro Bowler wants to be here and isn't going anywhere despite a trade rumor Tuesday morning. Peterson might not be happy with the front office right now, but he isn't expect to go anywhere. […]

Josh Gordon Signs Restricted Tender With Patriots

New England Patriots restricted free-agent wide receiver Josh Gordon signed his $2.025 million tender on Tuesday. Gordon is on an indefinite suspension for his latest violation of the league's substance-abuse policy, but he'll be back with New England if he is reinstated at some point. The star-crossed 28-year-old played in just 11 games for the […]

Elvis Andrus Resting Wednesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Andrus returned to the lineup on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch in the hand on Monday, but he'll rest up on Wednesday. Logan Forsythe will man the 6 and hit sixth against A's starter Aaron Brooks, while Patrick Wisdom will […]

Saints Expect Big Things From Marcus Davenport

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport's development was stunted by a groin and toe injury in his rookie season, but the Saints are still expecting big things from the first-round pick. The team moved up 13 slots last year to take him with the No. 14 pick, sending their first-round pick in 2018 and […]

Ravens Pick Up Ronnie Stanley's Option

The Baltimore Ravens exercised the fifth-year option on left tackle Ronnie Stanley on Tuesday. The fifth-year option will pay him around $13 million in 2020, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Stanley was the sixth overall pick in 2016 and has been a starter ever since, becoming one of the most reliable left tackles in the […]

Colt McCoy Has Another Leg Procedure

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (leg) is missing offseason workouts with the team while recovering from another procedure on his leg, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. McCoy broke his fibula last season in December, and head coach Jay Gruden explained that the team rushed McCoy back for a potential late-season playoff […]

Rams Exercise Jared Goff's Option

The Los Angeles Rams picked up quarterback Jared Goff's fifth-year option on Tuesday in a no-brainer move. Goff has thrown for 9,581 yards with 65 touchdowns while completing 62.1 percent of his passes. He's gone 24-7 with a 100.8 passer rating while leading the Rams to two straight NFC West titles in the last two […]

Brewers Bring Back Gio Gonzalez

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a one-year, $2 million major league contract with free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal also includes $2 million in performance bonuses. Gonzalez pitched well for the Brew Crew after being traded over from Washington last year, but he's 33 years old and isn't a […]

Robbie Gould Requests Trade

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould, who received the franchise tag, said he has pulled the contract proposals he sent to the team and told the club he will not negotiate or sign a long-term deal and wants to be traded. If he reports at all, it will not be before the team's regular season […]

Justin Tucker Signs Four-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens signed kicker Justin Tucker to a four-year extension worth $23.05 million on Wednesday, the team announced. It'll come with around $12 million guaranteed, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. The contract is the most money ever handed out to a kicker. Tucker has his third All-Pro first-team nod in 2018 after he made […]

Chris Harris Jr. Gives Broncos Ultimatum

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who has been absent from the team's voluntary minicamp, has requested either a new deal or a trade, according to NFL Network's James Palmer. The cornerback wants at least $15 million a year on a new contract, which would make Harris the highest paid player in average annual value. […]

Raiders Moving On From Marshawn Lynch

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch plans to retire, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Raiders plan to move on, and Lynch doesn't want to play for another team. The team plans on selecting a running back early in this week's draft, and Alabama runner Josh Jacobs, considered the […]

Ben Roethlisberger Agrees To New Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers finalized a two-year contract extension for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Wednesday, the team announced. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. He was entering the final year of a four-year, $87.6 million extension that he signed in 2015. The 37-year-old will remain a Steeler up to his 40th birthday. While Big Ben […]

Brewers The Front-Runner For Gio Gonzalez

The Milwaukee Brewers have emerged as the front-runners to sign free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, according to sources. Gonzalez opted out of his deal with the Yankees over the weekend and is now on the open market. The 33-year-old left-hander had a nice 2.13 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 in five starts for Milwaukee […]

Luke Gregerson Inching Towards Return

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (shoulder) is moving to Double-A Springfield for the next few days. Gregerson is nearing the end of his rehab assignment for a right shoulder impingement and has been feeling "tremendously better." The plan is for the veteran reliever to be used in a less-structured manner. Gregerson has allowed […]

Kohl Stewart Called Up For Spot Start Wednesday

The Minnesota Twins are calling up pitchers Kohl Stewart and Fernando Romero from Triple-A Rochester before their game against the Astros on Wednesday. Stewart will make the spot start against Houston. The former first-round pick allowed eight earned runs and six walks with 15 K's in 12 innings on the farm this year and is […]

Bryan Reynolds Injured Tuesday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds left the game early on Tuesday when he injured his left quadriceps while running to first base after singling to right field. Reynolds, who was called up last weekend after the team lost Starling Marte to the injured list, had six hits in his first 12 big league at-bats before […]

Ronald Guzman Will Be Out Longer

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman still has some tearing in his hamstring and won't start a rehab assignment on Wednesday. He might instead go to Arizona this weekend to get at-bats in extended spring training. The Rangers aren't taking any risks with his hamstring, so don't expect him back by April 30 when he's […]

Addison Russell's Suspension Nearing An End

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is on the verge of completing a 40-game suspension for violating the league's domestic-abuse policy and will begin a one-week stint with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday after playing in extended spring games. He'll be eligible to play in his first game with the Cubs on May 3 against the Cardinals. […]

Justus Sheffield To Piggyback Yusei Kikuchi On Friday

Seattle Mariners rookie starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will make an abbreviated start on Friday against the Rangers, with pitching prospect Justus Sheffield coming in after him. Kikuchi will make an abbreviated start around once a month as part of the team's plans to limit his total innings to keep him healthy all year. The left-hander […]

Jesus Luzardo Starting Throwing Progression

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) will throw at a distance of 90 feet on Wednesday to start his normal throwing progression. He should be throwing in actual games in four to six weeks if he can avoid any setbacks. Luzardo, the team's top prospect and No. 11 overall per MLB Pipeline, was set […]