Jordan Westburg Remains Out on Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (finger) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Texas Rangers at Camden Yards. Ramon Urias will start at the hot corner and will bat fifth against Rangers left-hander Patrick Corbin. Westburg suffered a sprained left index finger on Saturday and was still sore and […]

Corey Seager Resting Versus Southpaw

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will take a seat on Monday with a left-hander on the mound against the hosting Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Ezequiel Duran will make the start at the 6 and will hit ninth against Orioles southpaw Trevor Rogers. Seager has not fared well against lefties this year, going 4-for-24 (.167) […]

Orioles Transfer Ryan Mountcastle to 60-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they transferred infielder Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) to the 60-day injured list. The team also placed catcher Maverick Handley (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list and selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The move to put Mountcastle on the 60-day […]

Jeimer Candelario Activated and DFA'd

The Cincinnati Red announced on Monday that they activated corner infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment. Candelario has been on the IL since April 30 with a lumbar spine strain, but the 31-year-old veteran switch-hitter won't return to Cincy's big-league roster at this time and could become […]

Giants Option Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants optioned middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. Fitzgerald has found it harder to hit in 2025, slashing .230/.289/.320 with two home runs, 10 RBI, 17 runs and nine stolen bases in 57 games while also striking out 53 times in […]

Justin Verlander Back From Paternity List

The San Francisco Giants reinstated right-hander Justin Verlander from the paternity list on Monday, according to San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. Verlander was away from the team over the weekend with the team facing the Boston Red Sox, but he didn't miss a turn through the starting rotation. His next outing will come on Tuesday […]

Bills No. 2 Cornerback Role is Wide Open

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that the battle for the Buffalo Bills' second starting cornerback job is wide open entering training camp this summer. The Bills signed both veterans Tre'Davious White and Dane Jackson in the offseason and also took Maxwell Hairston in the first round and Dorian Strong in the sixth round of this […]

Tyler Loop, John Hoyland to Compete for Kicking Job

The Baltimore Ravens used a sixth-round pick to take kicker Tyler Loop out of Arizona in this year's NFL draft to replace long-time standout Justin Tucker, who was released this offseason. Loop is the favorite to succeed Tucker, but The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec thinks the Ravens could be headed for their first training camp kicking […]

Russell Wilson Signed With Giants to Play With Malik Nabers

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson said that he signed with the team this offseason because of second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers. "I came here because of him. I really wanted to play with someone who is special like him," Wilson said. Nabers led the Giants in receiving in 2024 in his first year in […]

Daniel Jones is the QB1 for Now

The Athletic's James Boyd writes that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is the QB1 for now heading into training camp after Anthony Richardson (shoulder) aggravated his surgically-repaired right shoulder in OTAs and then missed minicamp. Jones has already taken a significant lead in what was supposed to be a wide-open QB competition. There is no […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Says He'll be Ready for Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (shoulder) said that he will be ready for training camp in late July after missing mandatory minicamp with a right-shoulder injury. "I'm all good ... not really even a bump in the road. I feel like I tripped, I fell. Just got back up and hit the ground running […]

Astros Bring Back Jon Singleton on Minor-League Deal

The Houston Astros are signing first baseman Jon Singleton on a minor-league deal, a source told The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Singleton began the year with the Astros before getting released and latching on with the New York Mets on a minor-league deal, where he hit just .213 with 12 home runs, 42 RBI and 37 […]

Bryce Harper to Hit in Batting Cages This Week

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) progressed to hitting soft toss over the weekend and is now expected to hit in the batting cages either on Tuesday or Wednesday in Houston, according to MLB.com. Harper also played catch on the field on Friday prior to the team's divisional showdown against the New York Mets […]

Ryan Feltner Feels Good After Rehab Start

Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner (back) reported feeling healthy after throwing three innings (52 pitches) for Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday in his second minor-league rehab start, according to MLB.com. In his first rehab start in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last Monday, Feltner went 1 2/3 innings. The 28-year-old has been out since late April […]

Tanner Gordon to Make a Rehab Start on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon (oblique) said he is scheduled to make minor-league rehab starts for Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, June 24, and Sunday, June 29. Gordon is getting close to returning to the big leagues after initially landing on the 15-day injured list on June 3 with a left-oblique strain. The 27-year-old former sixth-rounder […]

No Timetable For Ezequiel Tovar

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) continues to receive treatment and rehab for hi strained left oblique, according to MLB.com. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer said that after meeting with the team's training staff, it was determined that there isn't a timetable for Tovar's return. The 23-year-old finally started jogging last week for the first time […]

Chiefs Sign Geor'quarius Spivey

The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent tight end Geor'quarius Spivey to an undisclosed deal earlier this week and cut tight end Tre' McKitty in a corresponding move, according to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. Spivey will return to the Chiefs after spending time with them during training camp last summer, but he failed to make […]

Calvin Ridley Looks Bought in

TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt writes that Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley looks really bought in in his second season with the team. Wyatt says that Ridley looks more eager to work and embrace quarterback Cam Ward and the other rookies around him. In addition, he should benefit from having more skilled players around him in […]

Cam Ward Looks Good During Offseason Workouts

TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt lists Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward among the players that impressed during offseason workouts. Wyatt said he has liked everything he's seen from the first overall pick, from his play to his maturity to his leadership. Things haven't been perfect for Ward early on, but he has been consistently good and […]

Jalen Ramsey Prefers to Move to West Coast

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday that Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey "would like to go to the West Coast, to Los Angeles -- Rams, Chargers, somewhere like that." The Dolphins have been looking to trade Ramsey since early April due to a relationship that has deteriorated, but nothing has […]

Giants Being Extra Cautious With Malik Nabers

The New York Giants are "just playing it super cautious" with wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) this offseason, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Nabers missed organized team activities and mandatory minicamp with a toe injury that has bothered him since college, but the Giants have no concerns and he's expected to be ready for the […]

Shota Imanaga to Come Off Injured List and Start Next Week

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga (hamstring) will come off the 15-day injured list and make a start with the big-league club next week against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, according to 670 The Score's Bruce Levine. The 31-year-old Japanese southpaw hasn't pitched for the Cubs since May 4 when he suffered a strained hamstring against […]

Addison Barger Scratched With Hip Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/infielder Addison Barger (hip) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox due to right-hip discomfort, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. With Barger now out of the lineup, Nathan Lukes will start in right field and bat out of the two-hole against White Sox right-hander Aaron Civale. Until we know […]

Paul Goldschmidt Out of Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will start Saturday's game on the bench at Yankee Stadium against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Ben Rice is starting at first base and will bat leadoff against Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin. Not only is Goldschmidt now in more danger of being given more days off with Giancarlo Stanton […]

Luis Gil Facing Hitters on Saturday

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (lat) is facing hitters on Saturday at Yankee Stadium before the game against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles for the first time since his lat injury in late February during spring training. MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that Gil's velocity is believed to be in the mid-90s. The 27-year-old is recovering […]

Adley Rutschman Undergoes MRI Exam

Updating a previous report, Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (abdomen) had an MRI exam on Saturday morning, and the team will see if he needs a trip to the injured list, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. With Rutschman banged up, Maverick Handley is on the team's taxi squad. Mansolino said the team hasn't discussed […]

Steelers Offense Could Look to get the Ball Out of Aaron Rodgers' Hand Quickly

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo imagines that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's scheme will take many of the quick-game concepts from the West Coast offense that will help get the ball out of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' hand to keep him upright and take advantage of his quick release. It could mean lots of slants to […]

Joe Mixon to be Ready at Some Point During Training Camp

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) is expected to be ready at some point during training camp this summer, according to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson. It's a bit ambiguous, but Wilson also goes on to say that it's possible Mixon will be taking part in workouts on the first day of camp […]

Dodgers Option Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Thursday that they optioned right-hander Emmet Sheehan to Triple-A Oklahoma City and selected the contract of right-hander Jack Little from the minors in a corresponding move. The team also transferred right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Sheehan made his 2025 season debut in Wednesday night's walk-off […]

Brett Baty Out on Thursday but Feeling Better

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, but he said that his injured groin is feeling better. Baty was able to do some running and change-of-direction drills before the game and noticed some improvement. However, he's unclear if he'll be […]