Will Benson Takes a Seat Against Southpaw

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson will start Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates on the bench with left-hander Bailey Falter on the mound at PNC Park. Connor Joe will get the nod in right field and will hit in the nine-hole for Cincy. Benson has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball since […]

Orioles Release Kyle Gibson

The Baltimore Orioles released right-hander Kyle Gibson on Tuesday after he cleared waivers, according to The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. The O's signed the veteran hurler for $5.25 million this spring, but now he's a free agent again after the organization designated him for assignment over the weekend. Gibson did not look good in his […]

Colton Cowser to Start Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) is doing pre-game work with High-A Aberdeen on Tuesday and will begin his minor-league rehab assignment with them on Wednesday, the team announced. Cowser is ready to play in rehab games after fracturing his left thumb in late March at the very start of the 2025 regular season, but […]

Gavin Lux on Bench Versus Pirates

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Gavin Lux will retreat to the bench for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates with a left-hander on the mound. Catcher Tyler Stephenson is the designated hitter and will bat sixth, while Jose Trevino is doing the catching and hitting seventh against Pirates southpaw Bailey Falter. Lux has gone hitless in […]

Ryan McMahon Out Against Lefty

Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon will retreat to the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field with left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the bump. Aaron Schunk will take over at third and will hit ninth in the batting order. McMahon is hitless in six career at-bats against Luzardo and has […]

Casey Legumina to Open on Tuesday, Followed by Casey Lawrence

Seattle Mariners right-hander Casey Legumina will serve as the opener on Tuesday against the hosting Chicago White Sox, according to Seattle Sports' Shannon Drayer. Right-hander Casey Lawrence is on the taxi squad and is expected to be added to the active roster as the bulk reliever for Tuesday's contest. Legumina has been a key reliever […]

NFL Players Expected to be Allowed to Take Part in Flag Football in Olympics

A vote to allow NFL players to take part in flag football for the first time during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is expected to pass at Tuesday's league meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. "Olympics should be easy," one source said about Tuesday's vote. The resolution needs to be […]

Shemar Stewart Away From Team Amid Contract Dispute

Cincinnati Bengals first-round rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart will remain away from the team for Phase 2 of the team's offseason workouts that start on Tuesday due to a disagreement over contract language in his rookie deal, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The 21-year-old was the 17th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, […]

Cowboys Impressed With George Pickens

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he has been impressed with the early work of wide receiver George Pickens, especially in the meeting room. "I see a guy that's maturing," Schottenheimer said. The Cowboys made a splash this offseason by acquiring Pickens and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange […]

Titans Eyeing Three-Headed Approach to Backfield?

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that running back Tony Pollard carried the ball a lot last year. In a perfect world, Callahan said the team needs a more even split in the backfield with Pollard, Tyjae Spears and possibly a third back. This sounds like a nightmare for fantasy managers targeting the Tennessee […]

Geno Smith Says Raiders Looking to be "Explosive and Efficient"

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith said he's ready to adjust to a new offense in 2025, something he's already done three times in the last three seasons. "I can adjust. And so, just an adjustment period, but the offense is really good. I'm looking forward to it. Won't give too many details, but we're […]

Bears Give Joe Thuney a Two-Year Contract Extension

The Chicago Bears signed new offensive guard Joe Thuney to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday at $17.5 million per year, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Thuney will now make $51 million for the next three years with $33.5 million fully guaranteed at signing. The 32-year-old veteran was slated to count $16 million against […]

Jeferson Quero Expected to Move Rehab to Triple-A Soon

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (hamstring, shoulder) injured his hamstring just as he was completing his comeback from last year's shoulder surgery. Quero is now expected to move from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to Triple-A Nashville as soon as next Monday, according to MLB.com. In six games in the ACL, Quero has gone […]

Carlos Rodriguez to be Promoted to Start Later This Week

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg reports that the Milwaukee Brewers are expected to promote right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Rodriguez from Triple-A Nashville to make a starter later this week/weekend during the four-game series against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates that starts on Thursday. The Brewers need rotation help with Aaron Civale (hamstring) and Jose Quintana […]

Tommy Edman to Take Tuesday Off

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team wanted to stay away from having Tommy Edman play center field on back-to-back days while being mindful of his ankle, which is why he started at second base with Hyeseong Kim in center field in Monday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Edman will take the day […]

Parker Meadows Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday night. Meadows will finally be playing in games after being sidelined for the entire 2025 season to this point due to a nerve issue in his right arm. Because of the 25-year-old's lengthy […]

Jake Rogers Returning on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that catcher Jake Rogers (oblique) will come off the 10-day injured list to catch left-hander Tarik Skubal in Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rogers will come off the IL after playing in four minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Toledo, where he went 5-for-15 with three doubles, five […]

Ryan Brasier Logs Back-To-Back Rehab Outings

Chicago Cubs right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier (groin) tossed a shutout inning with Triple-A Iowa in a minor-league rehab appearance on Saturday in his fifth rehab outing, including back-to-back appearances in his most recent games, according to MLB.com. Brasier began his rehab assignment with Iowa on May 7 and should be getting close to being activated […]

Moises Ballesteros Being Sent Back to Iowa

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that catching prospect Moises Ballesteros will be sent back to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday with outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) coming off the 10-day injured list. Ballesteros, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, got his first major-league call-up when Happ landed on the IL and […]

Ian Happ to be Activated on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that outfielder Ian Happ (oblique) will be activated off the 10-day injured list before Tuesday's contest in Miami against the Marlins. In a corresponding move, the team will send catching prospect Moises Ballesteros back to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs said on Monday that Happ would rejoin […]

Porter Hodge to Land on Injured List With Oblique Injury

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that right-handed reliever Porter Hodge (oblique) will land on the 15-day injured list with a left-oblique injury. Hodge hasn't appeared out of Chicago's bullpen since throwing a scoreless inning against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, and now he'll miss at least the next two weeks of action. Before […]

Luis Gil Targeting a Return to the Mound in Several Weeks

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (lat) is till on track in his throwing program, according to manager Aaron Boone, and he's targeting a return to the mound in two to three weeks. Gil suffered a strained right lat during a bullpen session in spring training in Tampa on Feb. 28 and has was placed […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Hitting and Running

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) has been hitting off a tee and flips and running at roughly 60 to 70 percent, according to MLB.com. Chisholm said he actually has three separate tears in his right oblique muscle, but he's still hoping to beat the initial timetable for a return of four to […]

Marcus Stroman Dealing With Persistent Knee Discomfort

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman (knee) has been dealing with persistent discomfort in his left knee, which has required multiple cortisone injections, according to MLB.com. However, the good news is that imaging has not shown any structural damage. Stroman is currently on the 15-day injured list due to left-knee inflammation. The 34-year-old veteran was […]

Jake Cousins Shut Down for 4-5 Days

New York Yankee right-handed reliever Jake Cousins (forearm, pectoral) has been shut down from throwing for four to five days, manager Aaron Boone said on Saturday. Cousins, who is currently on the 60-day injured list with a right-forearm strain, started experiencing right-pectoral discomfort after a recent live batting practice session. However, tests didn't show any […]

Saints Planning to Give Their Quarterbacks Plenty of Opportunities

When asked about the possibility about the New Orleans Saints brining in a more experienced quarterback after Derek Carr's sudden retirement, head coach Kellen Moore said that "we'll give these guys a bunch of opportunities" before making any calls on adding outside help at the position. The team has moved into the third phase of […]

Travis Hunter Already Showing Improvement

SI.com's John Shipley writes that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie two-way star Travis Hunter looked to take a noticeable step forward in his first OTA practice on Monday after he looked like he was learning to become a full-time receiver during rookie minicamp. Hunter was crisper in his routes, showed consistent hands and was able to make […]

Dyami Brown Stands Out at First OTA Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown, who was picked up in free agency in the offseason, stood out in the team's first OTA practice on Monday, according to SI.com's John Shipley. Shipley writes that Brown made it clear that defenses will not be able to afford considering him an afterthought alongside Brian Thomas Jr. and […]

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 […]