Commanders-Dolphins To Square Off In Spain In 2025

The Washington Commanders announced on Tuesday that they will square off against the Miami Dolphins in the league's first-even game in Spain in Madrid in Week 11 on Nov. 16 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. It will be the final game of the 2025 international NFL slate, and it could be a high-scoring affair between two […]

Vikings To Play Back-To-Back International Games In Different Countries

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Minnesota Vikings will become the first NFL team to play in back-to-back international games in 2025 in different countries, facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Dublin, Ireland, on Sept. 28. The Vikings will then travel to London, England, to face the Cleveland Browns on […]

George Pickens Should See More One-On-One Coverage In Dallas

While with the Pittsburgh Steelers, opposing defenses often double-teamed wide receiver George Pickens or shaded a safety to his side. Now with the Dallas Cowboys, The Athletic's Ted Nguyen and Saad Yousuf think that teams will continue to double-team CeeDee Lamb, which will mean more one-on-one coverage for Pickens. The 24-year-old was dealt for a […]

Trey Hendrickson Says He Won't Play Without A New Contract

When asked by Cincinnati Bengals beat writer Paul Dehner Jr. if he envisions any scenario where he will play in 2025 on his current deal, All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson said, "No." Although Hendrickson is present for the team's voluntary practice on Tuesday, he voiced his displeasure with the team's lack of communication with him on […]

Austin Slater Starting Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox announced that outfielder Austin Slater (knee) will start his minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Additionally, the team announced that infielder Nick Maton has been outrighted to Charlotte after being designated for assignment last week. Slater is working his way back from surgery to fix a torn meniscus in […]

Wenceel Perez Planning To Start Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (back) said the plan is for him to start a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Thursday if all goes well early in the week. Perez, who had been rehabbing at the team's spring training complex in Lakeland, Fla., did some running and played catch at Comerica Park […]

Aaron Schunk Playing In Rehab Games

Colorado Rockies infielder Aaron Schunk (groin) made two minor-league rehab starts with Triple-A Albuquerque over the weekend and went 2-for-7 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored for the Isotopes as he recovers from a strained left groin. The 27-year-old made one start at second base and one at third base. Schunk […]

Josh Lowe Could Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) could come off the 10-day injured list for the team's series against the Miami Marlins that starts on Friday, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Lowe began his minor-league rehab in the rookie-level Florida Complex League before moving to Triple-A Durham last Thursday. In three rehab […]

Shane McClanahan Still Feeling Pain In Triceps

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) is still feeling discomfort in his left triceps while playing catch from 60 feet, according to head coach Kevin Cash. It's not excellent news, but doctors have cleared McClanahan to continue his throwing program. However, the slight setback means that the 28-year-old left-hander will not ramp up his […]

Red Sox Considering Removing Tanner Houck From The Rotation

After Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck had another nightmare outing on Monday night in a 14-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in which he allowed 11 total runs while walking three and striking out none in 2 1/3 innings, manager Alex Cora admitted that the team will consider removing him from the starting rotation […]

Yu Darvish To Begin Rehab Assignment On Wednesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, manager Mike Shildt announced on Monday night. Darvish tossed 48 pitches during a simulated game last week and is now ready to face live hitters in a game environment as he works his way back from […]

Jose Quintana Set To Start On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Jose Quintana (shoulder) is now listed as the team's probable starter for Saturday's game at home against the visiting Minnesota Twins, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Quintana came out of his last outing last Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays with some soreness in his left shoulder, so the team will push […]

Josh Lowe Picks Up Two Hits In Rehab Outing

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) went 2-for-3 with two singles, a run scored and a walk in a minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A Durham on Sunday while serving as the Bulls' designated hitter. Lowe moved his rehab assignment from the rookie-level Florida Complex League to Triple-A last Thursday after hitting a two-run homer […]

Logan Gilbert To Throw First Bullpen On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert (elbow) said that he will throw his first bullpen session on Tuesday. Gilbert threw off the mound to a standing catcher on Sunday. It's still to be determined on when he will possibly start a minor-league rehab assignment, but the 28-year-old reiterated that everything has felt good with his right […]

George Kirby To Make Another Rehab Start On Friday

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby (shoulder) said he will make another minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma on Friday at Triple-A Albuquerque, which will potentially put him in line to make his 2025 debut with the Mariners next Thursday in Houston against the division-rival Astros. In his second rehab start with Tacoma on Saturday, Kirby […]

Brandon Woodruff Won't Make Season Debut This Weekend

MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports that Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (ankle, shoulder) will not come off the 15-day injured list to make his 2025 season debut this weekend against the Minnesota Twins and will instead get treatment for his ankle tendinitis for the next week and make another minor-league rehab start. The Brewers aren't going […]

Jose Quintana Being Pushed Back To Friday Or Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Jose Quintana (shoulder) has been dealing with left-shoulder soreness after his last time out last Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays and will get some extra days of rest this week before his next appearance, according to Bally Sports Wisconsin's Sophia Minnaert. Quintana said he was feeling better on Monday and plans […]

Mike Trout Does Running On Zero-Gravity Treadmill

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) did some running on an Alter-G, zero-gravity treadmill on Monday at Petco Park before the team's series opener against the San Diego Padres. If everything goes well, manager Ron Washington said the team will determine Trout's next steps. There is no timetable for the 33-year-old's return from the […]

Luke Jackson Leaves After Being Hit In Arm By Comebacker

Texas Rangers right-handed reliever Luke Jackson (arm) was hit by a comebacker on his right arm on Monday in his outing against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Globe Life Field and immediately exited the game with trainer Matt Lucero, according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. The 33-year-old veteran was being deployed in save […]

Diamondbacks Reinstate Kendall Graveman From 15-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Monday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman (back) from the 15-day injured list and designated left-hander Jose Castillo for assignment in a corresponding move. Graveman returns to the Diamondbacks big-league roster after making his third minor-league rehab appearance for the Triple-A Reno Aces on Friday, May 9, in an […]

A.J. Puk To Resume Throwing Soon

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Monday that left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) is expected to pick up a baseball later this week or early next week and resume throwing. Puk complained of left-elbow stiffness after his outing on April 17 and underwent an MRI exam before being placed on the injured list on […]

Justin Martinez To Face Live Hitters On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Justin Martinez (shoulder) will face live hitters on Wednesday and throw somewhere around 15 to 18 pitches, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It comes after Martinez said his first bullpen session on Sunday went "real well." Barring a setback once he starts facing live hitters this week, the 23-year-old is expected […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Take Live At-Bats This Week

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) could head to Tampa this week to take live at-bats, although nothing has been finalized yet, according to manager Aaron Boone. Stanton has been out all season to this point while dealing with tennis elbow in both of his arms. There's still no timetable for the 35-year-old […]

DJ LeMahieu To Be Activated On Tuesday, Start On Wednesday

The New York Yankees plan to activate infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and start him on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager Aaron Boone. A left-calf strain landed LeMahieu on the IL to begin the 2025 season, and he then battled through a hip injury. The 36-year-old […]

Lions Sign Luke Deal, Malik Taylor

The Detroit Lions announced on Monday that they signed free-agent tight end Luke Deal, wide receiver Malik Taylor and defensive lineman Raequan Williams while waiving tight end Caden Prieskorn in a corresponding move. Deal, Taylor and Williams impressed Detroit's coaching staff enough after trying out in the team's rookie minicamp over the weekend. Deal will […]

Titans Sign TJ Sheffield, Drake Dabney

The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday that they signed undrafted rookie free-agent wide receiver TJ Sheffield and tight end Drake Dabney after they tried out in last weekend's rookie minicamp. In corresponding moves, undrafted free-agent cornerback Virgil Lemons and safety Jerrin Thompson were waived. Sheffield recorded 172 catches for 1,714 yards and 14 total touchdowns […]

Broncos Sign Cole Fotheringham, Kyrese White

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent tight end Cole Fotheringham, wide receiver Kyrese White and inside linebacker Jordan Turner after their rookie minicamp over the weekend, according to the team. The team also signed log snapper Zach Triner, who joined the team in April but was released ahead of rookie minicamp. In corresponding moves, the Broncos […]

Asante Samuel Jr. Coming Off Neck Surgery

Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (neck) is one of the top free-cornerbacks in this year's class, but he's still waiting to sign with a new team after he had neck surgery in April, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Samuel visited with the New Orleans Saints on Monday. The 25-year-old defensive back has a checkup scheduled in […]

Packers Meet With Jayden Reed To Clarify His Status On The Team

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst met last week with wide receiver Jayden Reed's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, to clarify Reed's status in Green Bay after the team took receivers Matthew Golden (first round) and Savion Williams (third round) in this year's NFL draft, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Packers told Reed it will […]

Broncos-Chiefs To Square Off On Christmas Day

The Denver Broncos will travel to Kansas City to face the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day in 2025 on Prime Video in Week 17. The game could come with plenty of playoff implications late in the season. The Chiefs have dominated the AFC West in the last decade, winning nine straight division titles […]