Nico Collins Compared To Andre Johnson

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud gave wide receiver Nico Collins some high praise at this week's mandatory minicamp, comparing him to Hall of Famer and former Texan Andre Johnson. "[Collins is] a generational talent. He's like our age's Andre Johnson, in my opinion," Stroud said. "Just how fast he is, how he gets in and […]

David Njoku Excited About Offense In 2024

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku said that he's looking to "just be better than last year" as an encore to his Pro Bowl season in 2023, and he's also excited about new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey's scheme. "It is juicy," Njoku said of Cleveland's offense. "I am not going to say anything else. Leave […]

Rashee Rice Plans To "Mature And Continue To Grow"

Speaking to reporters on Saturday for the first time since his tumultuous offseason, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice said his focus is to "mature and continue to grow." The 24-year-old second-year wideout was arrested in April following a multiple-vehicle crash in Dallas, and he's also a suspect in a separate incident in an […]

Evan Hull Returning From Unique Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Evan Hull (knee) played in just one game and eight offensive snaps in his rookie season in 2023 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in which he tore his left MCL. "It was a root tear, so it was a little different than your typical tear in the body, which would […]

Anthony Richardson Not Worried About Shoulder Soreness

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) was held out completely from Thursday's organized team activities due to what he described as "a little soreness" in his surgically repaired right shoulder. "It's nothing to worry about," Richardson said. "I've dealt with this before. Normally, I just ice up and just go back at it again." The […]

Seiya Suzuki Back In At DH On Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against Reds right-hander Frankie Montas. Fantasy managers were probably pretty worried when Suzuki was pulled from Friday's game early against Cincinnati with tightness in his left […]

Michael Busch Starting At Second Against Reds

Chicago Cubs infielder Michael Busch is making the start at second base on Sunday in the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds and is batting seventh against Reds right-hander Frankie Montas. Busch started one game at second base for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season and 25 games there for Triple-A Oklahoma in 2023. Regular […]

Nico Hoerner Sitting Again On Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (hand) is out of the team's starting lineup on Sunday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. It comes as no surprise after the team announced on Saturday that he was dealing with a small fracture in his hand after being hit by a pitch on Thursday. The 27-year-old could avoid […]

Royce Lewis Getting A Day Off Sunday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis will take a seat for Sunday's series finale against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Jose Miranda will get the nod for the Twins at the hot corner and will bat fifth in the order against Pirates rookie right-hander Jared Jones. The Twins are easing Lewis back into the fold after […]

Matt Chapman Out After Hamstring Cramp

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hamstring) felt a hamstring cramp when he made a diving attempt in the ninth inning on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, and manager Bob Melvin thinks he needs a day off. It's why Chapman isn't in Sunday's starting lineup in Texas. With Chapman getting a breather in the […]

Corey Seager Out Again Sunday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday as they face the visiting San Francisco Giants. Seager will be missing his third straight game after suffering a left-hamstring strain in Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. With a scheduled day off coming on Monday, hopefully the 30-year-old veteran […]

Ty France Lands On Injured List

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (heel) will head to the injured list on Sunday with a right-heel fracture, and pitcher Collin Snider will be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. Corresponding moves have yet to be announced by the team. The Mariners were concerned about France when he was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Kansas […]

Juan Soto Will "Probably" Take Swings Sunday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that superstar outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) will "probably" take swings on Sunday after feeling better on Saturday. Soto was pulled from Thursday's game early after a rain delay due to forearm discomfort, but imaging showed only inflammation. Still, the 25-year-old has missed both games of the weekend showdown […]

Xavien Howard Facing Lawsuit

Former Miami Dolphins star cornerback Xavien Howard sent a male teenager a sexually explicit photograph of the teen's mother because she refused to get an abortion, a new court filing alleges. The allegation was made on Thursday in a lawsuit filed last year by a woman who is not the teenager's mother. The woman is […]

Lions Lose Final OTA Session

The Detroit Lions have lost one day of organized team activities after breaking rules related to on-field contact during practice the week of May 27. "We take very seriously the rules set forth within the NFL's Offseason Program and have worked to conduct our practices accordingly," the Lions said in a statement Friday night. "We […]

Browns Sign Wyatt Davis

The Cleveland Browns announced on Friday that they signed free-agent offensive guard Wyatt Davis (ankle) and waived defensive tackle Jayden Peevy in a corresponding move. Davis is apparently healthy this offseason after spending all of last year on Injured Reserve with the New York Giants due to an ankle injury. The 25-year-old former third-round pick […]

Juice Scruggs Looking Good This Offseason

Houston Texans center Juice Scruggs "is looking great" at organized team activities this offseason, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans. Scruggs has worked diligently this offseason to prepare for the 2024 campaign and looks visibly bigger, stronger and more mobile. He's a natural center and is a projected starter for the defending AFC South champions. […]

Nazeeh Johnson Taking Part In OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson (knee) is taking part in offseason organized team activities and recorded a red-zone pass breakup during 11-on-11 drills on Friday. In addition, cornerback Joshua Williams picked a pass off in the red zone. Johnson missed all of last year due to a torn ACL but appears to be on […]

Rays Reinstate Colin Poche From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated left-hander Colin Poche (back) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and placed left-hander Richard Lovelady (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain in a corresponding move. Mid-back tightness put Poche on the injured list way back on April 26, but the 30-year-old veteran southpaw […]

Luis Robert Jr. Getting A Day Off

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. will take the day off on Saturday against the visiting Boston Red Sox. With Robert on the bench for this game, Oscar Colas will cover center field and bat sixth, while Zach DeLoach draws into the lineup in right field and will man the two-hole against Red Sox […]

Cody Bradford Could Start Long-Tossing Soon

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (back, rib) said on Wednesday that he has started throwing from around 120 feet and emphasized that he feels like he's recovering much better than he was before his most recent shutdown. He should begin long-tossing soon. Bradford initially landed on the injured list with a lower-back strain after he […]

Tyler Mahle Feeling Good

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (elbow) faced hitters for the first time on Wednesday since having Tommy John surgery last May and said he's feeling good. "I felt good out there," he said. "It was a little wild. It's just like I'm trying to throw harder to get everything sped back up," Mahle said. It […]

Corey Seager Not Expected To Go On Injured List

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he doesn't expect an injured-list stint for shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring), but he might need a couple of days to get back on the field. Seager pulled up short of first base after an RBI single in the second inning of the Rangers' series finale against the Detroit Tigers […]

Kodai Senga Won't Return Before All-Star Break

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) will not return in the first half of the season, manager Carlos Mendoza said on Saturday. It had seemed like a foregone conclusion for a while, and now it's official. The Mets are hopeful that Senga can return to throwing bullpen sessions next week. It's been a […]

Starling Marte Returns Against Phillies

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) is starting in right field and is batting fifth for the Mets on Saturday in London against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Marte was scratched from the team's lineup on Wednesday, but the 35-year-old appears ready to go now and will return to a tough […]

Ranger Suarez Officially Starting In London Against Mets

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (thumb) is officially starting Saturday's contest in London against the division-rival New York Mets. Suarez had to be moved from his last start last Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals after he was hit by a line drive on his left thumb. However, the 28-year-old southpaw avoided a serious injury, […]

Austin Hays Out With Rib Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (ribs) will take a seat on the bench on Friday with the team facing the Tampa Bay Rays. Hays will sit this one out after getting hit by a pitch in his ribs in Thursday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. It doesn't appear to be a serious ailment, so […]

Gerrit Cole To Make Another Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will make another minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Somerset. In his first rehab start for Somerset on Tuesday, Cole looked very good, throwing 3 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out five and touching 97 mph on the radar gun. The 33-year-old reigning American League Cy Young […]

Max Scherzer To Make Rehab Start On Sunday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (arm, back) will make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. It comes after Scherzer was able to throw a successful 40-pitch live batting practice session on Tuesday. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer was initially pulled off his rehab assignment in early May after dealing with […]

Jacob deGrom's First Bullpen Session Coming Soon

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) resumed throwing on Wednesday after a scheduled rest period and will throw his first bullpen session on the team's next homestand, which begins on Monday, June 17, against the New York Mets. deGrom is still in the process of recovery from his second Tommy John surgery and has been […]