Vinnie Pasquantino On The Bench Against Lefty

Kansas City Royals left-handed-hitting first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will start on the bench on Monday versus the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Carlos Rodon, even though he's hitting .302 (13-for-43) against left-handers this year. Pasquantino has been hot so far in the month of June, hitting .310 (9-for-29) with a homer, four doubles, a […]

Byron Buxton Getting A Breather Against Rockies

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is taking a seat on Monday against the visiting Colorado Rockies. Manuel Margot will draw into center field for the series opener and will bat eighth against Rockies right-hander Dakota Hudson. The oft-injured Buxton could use a day of rest, as he's gone 12-for-65 (.185) with two home runs, one […]

Adley Rutschman, Connor Norby Off On Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and rookie infielder Connor Norby are both out of the team's starting lineup on Monday as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Rutschman, who went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and career-high six RBI in Sunday's victory, will get a day to rest after his big game over the […]

Steven Nelson Hangs Up His Cleats

Veteran cornerback Steven Nelson officially announced his retirement from professional football over the weekend after helping the Houston Texans made the playoffs last year, when he was second in interceptions (four) and pass deflections (12) on the team. Nelson had an interception returned for a touchdown in the wild-card win over the Cleveland Browns. The […]

Mike Tomlin Receives Extension Through 2027

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed head coach Mike Tomlin to an undisclosed three-year contract extension on Monday that takes him through the 2027 season, according to the team. The 52-year-old said in January that he expected to get an extension this offseason after some people were starting to question his future with the organization. Under Tomlin […]

Bo Melton Impressing This Offseason

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton has impressed head coach Matt LaFleur during offseason workouts, with LaFleur praising Melton's speed, run-blocking abilities, consistency and work ethic. Melton's speed was referred to as an "elite trait" that helped him go from the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad in 2023, to the Packers' practice squad, to going […]

Daniel Bellinger, Theo Johnson Competing For Starting Role

Now that tight end Darren Waller officially announced his retirement over the weekend, New York Giants tight ends Daniel Bellinger and rookie Theo Johnson are set to compete for primary pass-catching duties at the position in 2024. Johnson was a fourth-rounder this year, while Bellinger was a fourth-round selection in 2022. But tight ends are […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. To Take Part In Jets Minicamp On Tryout Basis

Two-time All-Pro return man and wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. will take part in the New York Jets' minicamp this week on a tryout basis, according to a source. Grant is attempting to make a comeback of sorts after missing each of the last two years due to injury. He suffered a torn Achilles in […]

Robert Gasser Could Need UCL Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Robert Gasser (elbow) is debating whether to have season-ending surgery on his UCL, which he said is not "broken" but also "not as strong as it should be." The 25-year-old southpaw received two other opinions, and it was initially believed the injury was to the flexor tendon in his forearm. One […]

Red Sox Being Patient With Triston Casas

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (rib cage), who suffered torn cartilage in his left rib cage on April 20, has made significant progress but hasn't been cleared to swing a bat. Casas threw and took ground balls on Saturday, though, according to manager Alex Cora. "We have to be patient. Everything is trending […]

Vaughn Grissom Hits Over The Weekend

Boston Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) hit indoors on Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora. Grissom missed the first 32 games of the season with a left-hamstring strain and then injured his right hamstring running out a grounder to third base on June 1. An MRI exam on the right-handed hitter showed a […]

Wilyer Abreu "Feeling A Lot Better"

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (ankle) sprinted outside on Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora, who said on Sunday that Abreu is "feeling a lot better," and his recovery is "moving faster than everybody predicted." Abreu saw a foot specialist, and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said that nothing was revealed beyond the initial […]

Romy Gonzalez To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez (hamstring) hit indoors on Saturday, and manager Alex Cora said on Sunday that the hope is Gonzalez will start a minor-league rehab assignment on June 11 with Triple-A Worcester. Gonzalez returned from his first stint on the injured list due to a left-wrist sprain on May 8, but he's […]

Masataka Yoshida Unlikely To Return Before Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (thumb) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday and went 1-for-4 as the DH. He was set to DH again on Sunday for another four at-bats, according to manager Alex Cora. The skipper also said that the hope is Yoshida will be able to rejoin […]

Rafael Devers Could Return Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (knee) was not in the starting lineup for the series finale on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, but the Red Sox are hoping he can return for Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Devers was removed from Saturday's game early, and manager Alex Cora said […]

Alex Bregman Day-To-Day After X-Rays Come Back Negative

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (wrist) departed Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels early after being hit by a pitch near the left wrist, according to manager Joe Espada. X-rays came back negative, though, and Bregman is considered day-to-day heading into the series opener on Monday versus the hosting San Francisco Giants. […]

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 […]