Deshaun Watson Ditches Walking Boot

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has been throwing to receivers Jerry Jeudy and David Bell at the team's facility and has been out of his walking boot for several weeks, a league source told The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. However, Watson is not part of the offseason QB competition among Kenny Pickett, […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Adds Muscle

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. said that he added muscle this offseason as a result of eating the right foods. "I definitely put on some pounds," Harrison said on Monday at the team's facility. "I think I added some muscle to my body a little bit. Still just trying to see how my […]

Kyren Williams Optimistic About a Contract Extension

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams said he was "feeling good" about the possibility of him reaching a long-term contract extension with the team. "I know with time it's going to happen," Williams added. The two sides started talking about a potential extension in late March, but nothing has been agreed upon yet. The […]

Packers Sign Matthew Golden to Rookie Deal

The Green Bay Packers announced on Monday that they signed first-round wide receiver Matthew Golden to his four-year rookie deal, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst. Golden will receive a fully-guaranteed $17.57 million with a signing bonus of $9.42 million, according to OverTheCap.com. The Packers took the 21-year-old pass-catcher in the first round at the […]

49ers, Fred Warner Agree to Three-Year Extension

The San Francisco 49ers and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner agreed to terms on a new three-year contract extension on Monday worth $63 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal makes Warner the league's highest-paid linebacker, and he'll also receive $56.7 million guaranteed. The 28-year-old former third-rounder (70th overall) in the 2018 NFL draft […]

JT Brubaker Begins Minor-League Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees right-hander JT Brubaker (ribs) started a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Hudson Valley on Sunday, according to MLB.com. In his first rehab outing, Brubaker tossed three scoreless innings while giving up one hit, walking none and striking out three. Brubaker is currently on the 60-day injured list while recovering from fractured ribs. […]

Ha-Seong Kim Getting Close to a Return

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), who took ground balls and threw to first base on Monday, is getting close to a return, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. Kim is scheduled to take batting practice and do more infield work and could take live at-bats and be sent to the rookie-level Florida […]

Andrew Benintendi Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (calf) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, according to SI.com's Jack Ankony. Benintendi will resume playing in games again on the farm after he was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 7 with a strained left calf. If the 30-year-old veteran is […]

Declan Cronin Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Declan Cronin (hip) is restarting his minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Cronin suffered a setback with his hip while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville in mid-April, but the 27-year-old reliever is now ready to pitch in games again. He is finally […]

Eury Perez to Make Rehab Start on Thursday With Triple-A

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) will move his minor-league rehab assignment from Single-A Jupiter to Triple-A Jacksonville and start on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Perez, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery that wiped out his entire 2024 campaign, has made five rehab starts with Jupiter and has posted a 1.80 […]

Mike Trout Progresses to Jogging

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) has progressed to jogging on the field and did so before Monday's series opener in Sacramento against the division-rival Athletics, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Trout has also hit off a batting machine and has been running on an anti-gravity treadmill as he recovers from a setback to […]

Hyeseong Kim Expected to Start 3.5 Games Per Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that rookie infielder Hyeseong Kim will continue to make starts with the team as the Dodgers look to get some rest for Tommy Edman, Teoscar Hernandez and Michael Conforto. Roberts estimated that Kim will average 3.5 starts per week. Kim is making the start in center field and […]

Justin Verlander Dealing With Pec Injury, Expected to Make his Next Start

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander (pectoral) is dealing with a slight pectoral injury, but manager Bob Melvin is optimistic that the veteran hurler will make his next start, which is scheduled for this Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Verlander showed diminished velocity in his start on Sunday against the Athletics while allowing two earned […]

Miguel Andujar Scratched on Monday With Rib Soreness

Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar (rib) has been scratched from Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels due to right-rib soreness. Manager Mark Kotsay said that Andujar will probably be available off the bench on Monday, but the team wanted to give him a break from the field. Tyler Soderstrom is in left field […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Feels Pain When Swinging

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) said that his hand is "getting better," but he still feels it when he swings. Alvarez said he played with his hand hurting for "a while," but it reached a point where "I had to stop because the hand started getting inflamed." The 27-year-old All-Star is on the […]

Alek Thomas Out on Monday Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas will take the day off for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Rookie Tim Tawa is manning center field and is batting seventh versus Dodgers right-hander Landon Knack. Thomas has become Arizona's regular center fielder so far in 2025, but he'll take a rest […]

Reds Hoping to Get Jake Fraley Back Early Next Week

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said on Monday that he hopes to get outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) back from the 10-day injured list early next week. Fraley is already eligible to return from the IL, but he won't return this week, and it's unclear if he'll go on a minor-league rehab assignment before potentially returning […]

Hunter Greene Scheduled to Return on Friday

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to return from the 15-day injured list to start on Friday against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. It was announced earlier on Monday that Greene would return at some point this weekend, but now we know it will be for the series opener […]

Casey Mize on Track to Return on Saturday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) threw five innings in a simulated game at Comerica Park on Monday, according to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Mize is on track to come off the 15-day injured list and start against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. It's good news for the Tigers after they just placed […]

Reese Olson Goes on Injured List With Finger Injury

The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Reese Olson (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a right ring-finger injury and recalled right-hander Chase Lee from the minors in a corresponding move, according to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky. It's bad news for the Tigers and fantasy managers for a pitcher that has been lights-out […]

Andy Pages Sitting in Series Opener Against Arizona

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages will start on the bench for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium with Teoscar Hernandez (groin) returning from the 10-day injured list. Hyeseong Kim will make the start in center field and bat ninth against Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. This will be Pages' first […]

Teoscar Hernandez Activated and Starting on Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Monday that they activated outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (groin) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder James Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Hernandez is right back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, starting in right field and batting […]

J.T. Ginn Reinstated and Starting on Monday

The Athletics announced on Monday that they reinstated right-hander J.T. Ginn (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Anthony Maldonado to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Ginn will make the start in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels at Sutter Health Park. The 25-year-old is returning from a […]

Jonathan India Back as the DH on Monday

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (knee) is back in the starting nine for Monday's series opener in the Bay Area against the hosting San Francisco Giants and left-hander Robbie Ray, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff for KC. India will be back in action to begin the week after he was scratched […]

Nolan Arenado Hitting Sixth on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado has been dropped to the sixth spot in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and left-handed opener Sean Guenther. Monday's contest will be the first time that Arenado has hit anywhere other than the cleanup spot for the Red Birds. The move down […]

Adley Rutschman Getting a Breather on Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is retreating to the bench for Monday's series opener against the hosting Milwaukee Brewers. Maverick Handley will do the catching for right-hander Dean Kremer and will bat ninth against Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester. Like most of the Orioles players, Rutschman has been a massive disappointment in fantasy so far in […]

Shota Imanaga's Return Will be "Well Into June"

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that left-hander Shota Imanaga's (hamstring) return will be "well into June." The skipper also said on Monday that Imanaga will begin throwing off a mound towards the end of next week. Imanaga is currently on the 15-day injured list with a strained left hamstring and won't be returning anytime […]

Ian Happ Expected to Join Cubs During Series in Miami

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) is expected to come off the 10-day injured list at some point during the team's current series in Miami against the Marlins. Happ went through a full pre-game workout on Saturday and is eligible to come off the IL on Tuesday before the second […]

Matt Shaw Hitting Ninth in Return to Big Leagues

In his first game back in the big leagues with the Chicago Cubs in Monday's series opener against the hosting Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera, third base prospect Matt Shaw is at the hot corner and batting ninth. The Cubs' top-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, struggled in his first taste of the big leagues […]

Willi Castro Back in Action on Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (knee) is starting at second base and is batting ninth in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. A right-knee contusion kept Castro out of the lineup for the Twins the last two games, but he's back in there now to face a pitcher in left-hander […]