Robert Stephenson Throwing Up to 90 Feet

An MRI exam on Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) on June 6 showed an injury after he was pulled three pitches into his May 30 outing. He threw on June 30 but still felt discomfort and was shut down until throwing again on July 7. Stephenson said he's been throwing up to […]

Desmond Ridder Signing With Bengals

Former Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Desmond Ridder is signing an undisclosed deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, per the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Ridder will bring some experience to the Bengals' QB room behind starter Joe Burrow. The 25-year-old Ridder will join backups Jake Browning and Logan Woodside. He was originally a third-rounder by […]

Shemar Stewart Remains Unsigned, Doesn't Report to Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is the lone first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft who has not signed his rookie deal, and he did not report to training camp with the rest of the team's rookies on Saturday, according to ESPN's Ben Baby. The 17th overall pick out of Texas A&M didn't […]

Jets Place Jermaine Johnson on PUP List

The New York Jets announced on Saturday that they placed edge rusher Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) and wide receiver Irvin Charles (knee) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. The team also placed linebacker Aaron Smith (undisclosed) on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. Johnson suffered a torn Achilles in Week 2 of last season and was unable […]

Taylor Decker Expected to Start Practicing in Early September

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) is on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp due to a shoulder injury that required offseason surgery. However, head coach Dan Campbell said he expects Decker to start working back into practices in early September. "We feel like there's a good chance we can […]

Micah Parsons Will Report to Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys three-time All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons will report to the team's training camp in California despite not having a long-term contract extension in place, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. This was always the expectation after Parsons took part in OTAs and minicamp this spring. The Cowboys and the 26-year-old have not worked anything […]

Max Fried, Cam Schlittler to Start Against Blue Jays

The New York Yankees plan to have left-hander Max Fried (finger) make his first start of the second half of the season in Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays in Canada, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Meanwhile, rookie Cam Schlittler (arm), who has been dealing with arm soreness, is scheduled to start […]

Edward Cabrera to Start on Tuesday Against Padres

MLB.com's Christina De Nicola reports that Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (elbow) will make his next start on Tuesday versus the visiting San Diego Padres. Right-hander Eury Perez will get the ball for the series opener on Monday, while right-hander Sandy Alcantara will start in the series finale on Wednesday. Cabrera was pulled from his […]

Michael Busch Getting Sunday Off

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is retreating to the bench with a tough left-hander on the mound in Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Veteran Justin Turner is at first base and will bat eighth versus Red Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet. Although Busch is having a great year […]

Pete Alonso Out Sunday With "Right-Hand Contusion"

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) has a "right-hand contusion" near the base of his thumb, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, and although he's not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, he could be available off the bench. […]

Jonathan Aranda on the Bench Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda will get the day off on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles with left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound. Yandy Diaz will man first base and bat third, while Junior Caminero will serve as the designated hitter and hit cleanup. Jose Caballero draws into […]

Jaylen Wright Ready to Prove Himself

Miami Dolphins second-year running back Jaylen Wright has plenty of confidence in himself and thinks he can have a big year in 2025 alongside lead back De'Von Achane. "I just really feel like and I know I can be a top back in this league," Wright said on Up & Adams. "I feel like just […]

Tyler Shough Signs Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal

The New Orleans Saints and quarterback Tyler Shough reached an agreement on Saturday on a four-year, fully-guaranteed rookie deal worth $10,795,000, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Shough, who was taken 40th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft, is the last player that was taken this year to secure a fully-guaranteed deal. […]

Rams Reach Agreement With Terrance Ferguson on Rookie Deal

The Los Angeles Rams reached an agreement on Saturday with second-round tight end Terrance Ferguson on a four-year, $9,713,466 contract, including $8,046,753 in guarantees, according to his agent Steve Caric. The Rams took Ferguson with the 46th overall pick in April's NFL draft out of Oregon. The 22-year-old consistently produced for the Ducks and had […]

Jurickson Profar Could Stay in Leadoff Spot for Braves

The Athletic's David O'Brien writes that as long as Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar keeps hitting like he is, he will probably stay in the leadoff spot, with outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. in the three-hole. Profar went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's victory over the New York Yankees, and since […]

Lars Nootbaar Hopes to Resume Swinging on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) is hoping to start a hitting progression on Monday, per Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Nootbaar has been dealing with a left costochondral sprain in his rib cage and was placed on the 10-day injured list on the last day of the first half of the […]

Alex Bregman to Play Four of Six Games on Road Trip

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that third baseman Alex Bregman, who returned from the injured list last Friday after missing 43 games with a right-quadriceps strain, will play four of the six games on the team's road trip coming out of the All-Star break. Bregman started in Friday's series opener against the Chicago […]

Keider Montero Starting Against Rangers on Saturday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will make his first start of the second half on Saturday at Globe Life Field against the hosting Texas Rangers. This will be Montero's eighth start of the season and his first since he picked up his fourth win on July 7 versus the Tampa Bay Rays by throwing six […]

Emmet Sheehan Starting on Saturday Against Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to make his first start of the second half of the season on Saturday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. In Sheehan's last appearance, he went 4 1/3 innings as the bulk reliever behind "opener" Shohei Ohtani on July 12. Saturday will be the 25-year-old's third start of […]

Bengals, Demetrius Knight Jr. Agree to Rookie Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals and second-round linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. agreed to a four-year rookie deal on Saturday with almost 80 percent fully guaranteed at signing, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. It is the first time in NFL history that the 49th overall pick has had guarantees in Year 4 of his contract. Knight is […]

Cole Kmet Buying in to New Bears Offense

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was initially taken aback when the team took rookie Colston Loveland in the first round in April, but now he's beginning to buy into new head coach Ben Johnson's offensive vision. "I'm excited about it. I'm excited to not only push him but then for him to push me. […]

Packers Place Quay Walker on PUP List

The Green Bay Packers placed linebackers Quay Walker (undisclosed) and Collin Oliver (undisclosed), offensive lineman John Williams (undisclosed) and defensive back Micah Robinson (undisclosed) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Running back Amar Johnson (undisclosed), offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins (undisclosed) and kicker Alex Hale (undisclosed) were placed on the Non-Football Injury list. […]

Malik Mustapha, Yetur Gross-Matos Land on PUP List

The San Francisco 49ers placed safety Malik Mustapha (knee), defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos (undisclosed), offensive lineman Andre Dillard (undisclosed) and linebacker Curtis Robinson (undisclosed) on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Additionally, offensive lineman Ben Bartch (undisclosed) and safety George Odum (knee) were placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. Although there is no […]

Richie James Announces Retirement

Wide receiver Richie James announced on X on Friday that he is retiring from professional football. "It took time but i have come to realize I am retired from the NFL. Seventh round out of MTSU. I feel like I was just a ballplayer to last that long. Unfortunately, my knee never healed properly. I […]

Nolan Gorman Scratched on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) was scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks to begin the second half of the season. The Cardinals didn't give a specific reason for why Gorman was scratched, but he had been dealing with a back issue going into this week's […]

Nolan Arenado Ready for Second Half

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (finger) is back in the starting lineup to kick off the second half of the season in Friday's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Brandon Pfaadt at Chase Field, starting at third base and batting fifth. Arenado is returning after missing the final two games of […]

Eugenio Suarez Back in Action to Begin Second Half

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is starting at third base and is batting fifth in Friday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Andre Pallante to start the second half of the season. Suarez wore a pitch off his left hand during the All-Star game on Tuesday, but thankfully X-rays […]

Shohei Ohtani's Next Start on the Mound to Come on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound in Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani will be followed by right-hander Dustin May, who will essentially serve as the bulk reliever as the Dodgers continue to ease Ohtani back into the […]

Kerry Carpenter Running, Hitting, Fielding as he Rehabs

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) is completing a return to play running progression and is also hitting a completing defensive drills on a daily basis, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. Carpenter was eligible to come off the 10-day injured list last Friday, but he's still rehabbing and was not activated prior […]

Max Kranick to Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets right-hander Max Kranick (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Kranick received a second opinion after being diagnosed with a right flexor strain in late June and will now have elbow reconstruction that could keep him sidelined until 2027. It's a really tough break for the 27-year-old, […]