Brian Thomas Jr. Has Made A Positive Impression

The Athletic's Jeff Howe writes that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-round wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. seemed to make a positive impression during offseason workouts. Thomas is in a good spot heading into his first year in the NFL because the Jaguars already have a cache of proven skill players, so he can come into his […]

Adonai Mitchell Was A Standout During Offseason Workouts

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was the team's standout player during the spring and made at least one noteworthy catch during every practice that was open to the media. The 21-year-old refuses to believe that 10 fellow wideouts -- the number drafted ahead of him -- were better than him in this year's […]

Anders Carlson In Competition With Two Others This Year

Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson missed a field goal and/or an extra point in nine of the final 12 games in 2023 in his rookie season, including a 41-yarder in the fourth quarter of a three-point Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Carlson didn't have any competition from late May through the […]

David Bakhtiari Happy With His Progress, Hopes To Play Multiple Seasons

Five-time All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) said he's "really happy" with the progress from his latest knee surgery, so much so that he now hopes to play multiple seasons. Bakhtiari's goal in 2024 is to play with the Super Bowl MVP, so he's clearly looking to latch on with a contender on the open […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo Feeling Great Heading Into 2024 Season

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo is excited about the way his body is feeling and the direction of the team heading into the 2024 regular season this fall. "I feel like I maximized the potential I had in my body, and if I wanted to get better, I had to change the structure of […]

Kyle Stowers Heading Back To The Minors

The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfielder Kyle Stowers to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. Stowers handled himself respectably in his third showing in the big leagues, but given all of the team's options in the outfield at the major-league level, there just wasn't enough regular playing time for Stowers to justify keeping him on the active roster. […]

Tyler Wells Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles transferred right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday after he had right-elbow UCL surgery. In corresponding moves, the team selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Nick Maton from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned outfielder Kyle Stowers to Norfolk. Wells specifically had an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow, which should […]

Kody Clemens To Go On Rehab Assignment This Week

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Kody Clemens (back) will go out on a minor-league rehab assignment this week, and it will include regular work in left field. The Phillies optioned outfielder Johan Rojas to Triple-A Lehigh Valley this week, so when Clemens returns, his best chance to crack the Phillies' starting lineup could be in right field […]

Ben Brown Resumes Throwing

Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ben Brown (neck) began throwing again on Tuesday, and the general medical consensus was that he had a "benign area of concern," according to manager Craig Counsell. Brown's neck issue is already dissipating. The Cubs placed the 24-year-old youngster on the 15-day injured list on June 11 with a stress reaction […]

Kyle Gibson Scratched With Back Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson (back) was a late scratch for his scheduled start on Wednesday against the hosting Miami Marlins with back tightness. Left-hander Matthew Liberatore ended up making the emergency spot start for the Cardinals. We'll have more updates on Gibson's status in the coming days, but for now, it's unknown when […]

Alika Williams Activated And Optioned

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder Alika Williams (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. Williams recently missed some time with a right-wrist sprain, but he's healthy now and will go back to the minors to bide his time until Pittsburgh needs more infield depth at the major-league level. […]

Cubs Cut Yan Gomes, Sign Tomas Nido

The Chicago Cubs designated veteran catcher Yan Gomes for assignment on Wednesday and signed free-agent catcher Tomas Nido to an undisclosed deal in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old Gomes just wasn't getting it done as the primary backup to starting catcher Miguel Amaya, slashing a pitiful .154/.179/.242 this year with two home runs, seven RBI, […]

Walker Buehler A Candidate To Hit The Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (hip) said there have been talks about him getting some sort of "blow," perhaps a week but maybe up to a month, amid his struggles so far this season in his return from Tommy John surgery last year. Buehler also took a comebacker off his hip in his start […]

Joc Pederson Sitting Against Left-Hander

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson will retreat to the bench on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals with left-hander Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber in D.C. Pederson has made just one start this year against a left-handed starting pitcher, so it's no surprise to see him sitting at the start of this contest. Eugenio Suarez […]

Trea Turner Getting A Breather On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner will head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting San Diego Padres as the Phillies go for the three-game sweep. Turner just returned from a long stint on the injured list earlier this week with a significant hamstring strain, so his day of rest on Wednesday was […]

Masyn Winn Returns From Illness

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (illness) is feeling better on Wednesday and is back in the starting lineup against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Yonny Chirinos, starting at shortstop and batting leadoff for the Red Birds. Winn was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with an illness but is feeling better a day later and should […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Scratched With Hamstring Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (hamstring) was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals with right-hamstring tightness for precautionary reasons. Chisholm will be available off the bench and should be considered day-to-day. Vidal Brujan will get the start in center field and will bat seventh, while Otto Lopez draws into […]

TJ Friedl Still Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for the series finale on Wednesday against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates. Friedl was forced from the series opener on Monday due to a tight hamstring and will now miss his second straight game. The 28-year-old doesn't think it's a serious injury and should […]

Tests On Aaron Judge's Hand Come Back Negative For Fractures

New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) said tests on his left hand came back negative and he's not dealing with any fractures. Judge singled and scored in his first at-bat in the eventual 4-2 win over the division-rival Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, but he was hit in the left hand by a pitch […]

Kodai Senga To Throw Bullpen Wednesday, Could Face Hitters This Weekend

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, after which he could be in position to begin facing live hitters this weekend, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga threw 30-plus pitches in a two-inning bullpen session last Saturday as he works his way back from a […]

Connor Williams In Discussions With Multiple Teams

Former Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins free-agent center Connor Williams (knee), who is coming off season-ending knee surgery, expects to be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season and is in discussions with multiple teams about where to play this year. Williams plans to pick his new team before training camp begins at […]

Matthew Stafford Wants More Guaranteed Money

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wants more guaranteed money in his deal and wouldn't mind a raise, either, as he looks to tweak his contract. Stafford will make $31 million, $32 million and $31 million in the final three years of his current deal, but nothing is guaranteed after the 2024 season. He received […]

Aaron Judge Leaves After Hit-By-Pitch

New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge (hand) was removed from Tuesday's contest against the visiting division-rival Baltimore Orioles after being hit in the left hand by a pitch in the third inning. Trent Grisham replaced Judge in center field. Before leaving early, Judge singled and scored a run to boost his season average to […]

Steven Matz Experiences More Back Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz (back) experienced soreness the day after his third minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday. Matz is currently on the injured list with a lower-back strain and is headed to Los Angeles to get a second opinion in the next couple of days. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw's back injury originally cropped […]

Yoan Moncada Could Return Around All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) is on track to return to the team around the All-Star break in mid-July. The oft-injured Moncada has been out since early May when he suffered a groin strain, but the 29-year-old Cuban has made good progress and is nearing a […]

Alex Lange To Have Surgery Next Week, Could Miss Rest Of The Season

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Alex Lange (lat) is going to need surgery for a right-lat avulsion, which is scheduled for early next week. The Tigers aren't putting a timetable on Lange's recovery, but his season is now likely over. The 28-year-old suffered the injury while pitching for Triple-A Toledo last Friday and will now be […]

Brendan Rodgers Going On Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) will go on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque before returning from the 10-day injured list due to a left-hamstring strain. Rodgers was put on the injured list on June 8 but may only need a couple of rehab games before the Rockies feel comfortable bringing him […]

Jordan Westburg Leaves Early With Hip Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (hip) left Tuesday's game early against the division-rival New York Yankees due to left-hip discomfort. Westburg struck out swinging in his only at-bat of the contest in the first inning and ended up leaving the game in the bottom of the second inning, being replaced at the hot corner […]

Cody Poteet Won't Throw For 1-2 Weeks

New York Yankees right-hander Cody Poteet (triceps) is dealing with a right-triceps strain and will be shut down from throwing for one to two weeks. It's been a small sample size for Poteet in the big leagues this year, but when he's been on the mound, he's been very reliable for the Yankees. Poteet currently […]

Yankees Move Clarke Schmidt To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees transferred right-hander Clarke Schmidt (lat) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured before Tuesday's game. It doesn't really change much in terms of Schmidt's timetable after he was shut down from throwing for four to six weeks after initially being placed on the 10-day IL on May 30 with […]