Jonnu Smith Wants to Stay in Miami

Because Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith wants a new contract, he's been involved in trade talks this offseason, most notably with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, Smith's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Smith wants to remain in Miami. "Here's what I will say on behalf of my client: Jonnu would definitely like to stay in Miami," […]

Rams Tried to Trade up for Tetairoa McMillan

Rams Wire's Cameron DaSilva reports that the Los Angeles Rams tried to trade up in the first round of April's NFL draft to take wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who ultimately was taken by the Carolina Panthers at No. 8 overall. A trade never materialized for the Rams, and they ended up trading back to No. […]

Frank Ragnow Announces his Retirement

Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement from professional football on his Instagram account on Monday. Ragnow will wrap up his NFL career after playing just seven seasons for Detroit after they selected him with the 20th overall pick in 2018 out of Arkansas. The 29-year-old offensive lineman was a Pro Bowler four […]

Stefon Diggs Present for OTAs on Monday

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) is present for voluntary organized team activities on Monday, according to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. There were some rumors over the weekend that the Patriots have been considering cutting Diggs because of some off-field issues, but that's all just speculation. On top of it, the 31-year-old veteran […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Signs Two-Year Deal With Titans

Former San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles running back Tyrion Davis-Price signed an undisclosed two-year deal with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, according to his agent. Davis-Price never panned out for the Niners after they took him in the third round (93rd overall) in 2022 out of LSU. The 24-year-old played in just seven games […]

Nathan Eovaldi Going on 15-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers are placing right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right-triceps injury and are calling up right-hander Codi Heuer from the minors in a corresponding move. Additionally, the club designated catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment. The Rangers were hoping to just push Eovaldi back after he experienced […]

Taijuan Walker Heading Back to the Bullpen

The Athletic's Matt Gelb reports that with the Philadelphia Phillies calling up right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel to start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays in the series finale, right-handed veteran Taijuan Walker will move back to the bullpen. The Phillies want to experiment with Walker as a one-inning reliever despite the fact that […]

Bryce Harper Out Again Sunday, Expects to Return on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (elbow) is out of the lineup again for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, but The Athletic's Matt Gelb reports that Harper expects to return for Tuesday's series finale in Toronto against the Blue Jays after a scheduled day off for the team on Monday. Harper hasn't […]

Adley Rutschman Absent on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards. Maverick Handley is doing the catching for right-hander Charlie Morton and is in the nine-hole versus White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser. Rutschman has really struggled at the plate in 2025 […]

Luis Robert Jr. Hitting Seventh on Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been dropped to seventh in the batting order for Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Charlie Morton at Camden Yards. Robert has struggled offensively for most of the season thus far other than his league-leading 21 stolen bases. The 27-year-old Cuban slugger recently returned […]

Kristian Campbell Sticks at Second Base on Sunday

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Kristian Campbell is starting at second base and batting seventh for Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Bryce Elder at Truist Park. Manager Alex Cora said earlier this week that Campbell was expected to make a start at first base in the weekend series against the Braves, […]

Jacob deGrom Cleared to Start Against Cardinals

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (finger) is starting in Sunday's series finale against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Globe Life Field. deGrom was bothered by a finger issue in his latest outing on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he allowed two earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking two and […]

Adolis Garcia Still Resting in Series Finale on Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is still out of the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at Globe Life Field as the Rangers continue to give him a mental break. Sam Haggerty is starting in right field and will bat ninth against Cardinals right-hander Erick Fedde. The Rangers […]

Justin Fields has Faith in Himself

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields thinks he could be on the cusp of a breakout season in a new location. "I think I can be great," Fields said. "That's been the goal for me my whole life, my whole career. I think the sky's the limit for this team, for this offense, but we […]

Quinshon Judkins to Work With Starters Sooner Than Later

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins will get opportunities with the starters sooner than later. Judkins looks the part of an NFL back and is likely to be a big part of their offense after the 21-year-old was selected 36th overall in the second round this year […]

Dawand Jones Takes Part in OTAs

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones (knee) took part in organized team activities this week and didn't appear to be limited, according to The Athletic's Zac Jackson. Jones also looked noticeably trimmer than he was over his first two years. Jones presence on the field was a mild surprise after he said he was pointing […]

Gordon Graceffo Sent Back to Minors

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Saturday that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis and recalled right-hander Roddery Munoz from Memphis in a corresponding move. Graceffo will return to the farm for more seasoning after allowing 16 runs (13 earned) on 18 hits (one homer) while walking four and striking out […]

Chas McCormick Goes on Injured List, Shay Whitcomb Recalled

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 30) on Saturday with a left-oblique strain and recalled infield prospect Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Oblique injuries can be tricky to recover from, so there's a good chance McCormick isn't ready to go […]

Jordan Walker Lands on 10-Day Injured List With Wrist Inflammation

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Saturday that they placed outfielder Jordan Walker (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 29) with left-wrist inflammation and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Ryan Vilade from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The team also recalled right-hander Roddery Munoz from Memphis and optioned right-hander Gordon Graceffo […]

Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle on 10-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Saturday that they placed infielder Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain and selected the contract of outfielder Jordyn Adams from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The O's also recalled infield prospect Coby Mayo from Norfolk and designated catcher Chadwick Tromp for assignment. Mountcastle […]

Freddie Freeman Aggravates his Ankle

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) said that he aggravated his surgically repaired right ankle during a rundown in Friday night's win over the visiting New York Yankees. Despite tweaking his ankle, Freeman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in the 8-5 come-from-behind victory over the Yanks on […]

Mookie Betts has Fractured Toe, to Miss Rest of Series Against Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts' (toe) X-rays revealed a fractured left second toe, according to a source, although he's not expected to land on the injured list, and the Dodgers don't think he can make the injury any worse by playing on it. The team's training staff will spend the weekend trying to get […]

Rob Zastryzny Serving as Opener on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Rob Zastryzny is set to serve as the team's opener on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park versus the hosting Philadelphia Phillies, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg. It's expected that right-hander Chad Patrick will serve as the bulk reliever once Zastryzny comes out of the game after one or two […]

Alejandro Kirk Resting on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will get the day off on Saturday versus the visiting Athletics at Rogers Centre. Ali Sanchez will do the catching for right-hander Braydon Fisher and will bat ninth against A's rookie right-hander Gunnar Hoglund. Kirk has minimal power for a catcher but is hitting a strong .296 (48-for-162) on […]

Shedeur Sanders Last in Line in QB Competition

As things stand during organized team activities, The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders is last in line in the team's QB competition between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. Jackson thinks there's almost no scenario where Gabriel or Sanders win the starting job initially. Sanders […]

Joe Flacco the Favorite for Starting QB Job

While the Cleveland Browns haven't made any announcements on their quarterback competition, The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that 18-year veteran Joe Flacco should be well ahead of rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, and he's also probably ahead of Kenny Pickett. Flacco throws the ball better than the others in a practice setting, and his […]

Matt Waldron Working his Way Back

San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron (oblique) is working his way back from a left-oblique strain he suffered during spring training in mid-March and has made two minor-league rehab starts at Double-A San Antonio, according to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. Waldron's next rehab start could come at Triple-A El Paso, and after that, the Padres might […]

Yu Darvish Playing Catch Again

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) made his first minor-league rehab start on May 14 with Triple-A El Paso but experienced renewed soreness afterward and hasn't pitched in a game since. However, Darvish has been cleared to resume his ramp-up and played catch at Petco Park before Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins, […]

Jose Urquidy Throws Another Bullpen Session

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jose Urquidy (elbow), who is recovering from UCL reconstruction, completed another bullpen session on Tuesday, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Urquidy also threw a bullpen last Thursday, but he still has a long ways to go in his rehab from a second Tommy John surgery and isn't expected to come back from […]

Alex Cobb Starts Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) completed a bullpen session on Tuesday and was scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan, according to the Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Cobb is finally ready to pitch in actual games after battling right-hip inflammation since the start of spring training back in February. Even […]