Potential Ban for Tush Push in 2025 Doesn't Receive Enough Votes

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports a ban of the tush-push play that the Philadelphia Eagles revolutionized didn't receive enough votes at Wednesday's league meetings in Minneapolis, so the play will continue to be allowed in 2025. Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie spoke to NFL owners on the merits of keeping the […]

Victor Vodnik Throws Successful Live Batting Practice Session

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik (shoulder) threw a successful live batting practice session on Monday and should progress to the next step in his rehab from inflammation in his right shoulder that landed him on the 15-day injured list on April 20, according to interim manager Warren Schaeffer. Barring a setback as the 25-year-old […]

Matt Wallner Starting Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (hamstring) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday night and will serve as the designated hitter for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Wallner could be approaching his return to the big leagues after landing on the 10-day injured list on April 17 with […]

George Kirby to Make Season Debut on Thursday

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson announced on Wednesday that right-hander George Kirby (shoulder) will come off the 15-day injured list and make his 2025 season debut on Thursday in Houston against the Astros. Wilson said the rest of the team's starting rotation will slot in behind Kirby, with Emerson Hancock starting Friday, Bryan Woo going […]

Yankees Don't Have Plans to Put Devin Williams Back in Closer's Role

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Devin Williams struck out two during a scoreless eighth inning in Tuesday's win over the Texas Rangers and has now recorded ix straight outings without allowing an earned run. Nine of those 10 outings have come since he was removed as the team's closer, and his ERA on the year […]

Carlos Correa Ahead of Byron Buxton in Recovery From Concussion

The Athletic's Dan Hayes writes that Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (head) is ahead of outfielder Byron Buxton (head) in terms of returning from their concussions suffered last week when they were involved in a scary collision in the outfielder in a game versus the Baltimore Orioles. It is still to be determined on when […]

Carmen Mlodzinski Being Sent to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates intend to send right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A Indianapolis and call up rookie pitcher Mike Burrows from the minors in order to make the start on Thursday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers in the series opener for his major-league debut, according to MLB.com's Alex Stumpf. Mlodzinski won a spot in Pittsburgh's starting […]

Jared Jones to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) will have season-ending surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday, according to senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. No specific details were available on the specific nature of Jones' surgery, but he'll miss the rest of the 2025 season and most likely at least half of the 2026 […]

Chandler Simpson Back in Lineup for Rays

Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (hand, face) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander Hunter Brown, playing left field and batting sixth. Simpson is returning to action for the first time since being pulled from Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins early due […]

Matt Goncalves Expected to Start at Right Guard

Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. said that the plan is for offensive lineman Matt Goncalves to start at right guard in 2025. Goncalves has recovered from the concussion that he suffered in the Week 18 regular-season finale late last season and should open his second year in the NFL as a starter […]

Cole Strange Might be Favorite for Left-Guard Job

The Athletic's Chad Graff writes that while there's still a long time before the Week 1 season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders in September, offensive lineman Cole Strange seems like the most likely to win the open competition for the starting left-guard job in training camp. Strange and Wes Schweitzer got the longest looks […]

Christian Gonzalez Healthy and Looking Good

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (concussion) took part in the first practice of organized team activities on Tuesday and looked excellent after suffering a head injury in the Week 18 regular-season finale last year. Gonzalez is already looking like the shutdown corner he was in 2024, according to The Athletic's Chad Graff, intercepting quarterback […]

Drake Maye Struggles in First OTA Practice

The Athletic's Chad Graff reports that New England Patriots second-year quarterback Drake Maye struggled in his first practice at organized team activities on Tuesday. Nobody should be putting too much stock into it, but Maye tossed four interceptions on his 16 pass attempts with the defense dominating early on. Three of the throws were outright […]

Colton Dowell Taking Part in OTAs

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Colton Dowell (knee) has been taking part in organized team activities this week after missing the entire 2024 campaign following a torn ACL and meniscus in Week 17 of 2023. Dowell was the team's seventh-round selection (228th overall) in the 2023 NFL draft out of UT Martin. He appeared in only […]

Tyjae Spears Takes Part in OTAs

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (concussion) has been taking part in the team's organized team activities this week after sitting out the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Houston Texans at the end of last season. The 23-year-old has obviously recovered from his head injury and will be ready for the start of the […]

Cam Ward, Will Levis Splitting Offseason Reps

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan isn't rushing to make any announcements on the team's starting quarterback despite the team taking Cam Ward with the first overall pick in this year's NFL draft. So far as the Titans work through Phase 2 of their offseason activities, Ward and Will Levis have split reps evenly. "It […]

Reese Olson Diagnosed With Mild Finger Inflammation

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (finger) received multiple opinions and was diagnosed with mild inflammation in his ring finger. Olson will be re-evaluated later this week to see if he can resume throwing. The Tigers placed the 25-year-old on the 15-day injured list on Monday with his finger injury, but he could be ready to […]

Phillies to Consider Adding David Robertson?

Before the announcement of Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension for violating MLB's joint drug prevention and treatment program, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports that the Phillies reached out to free-agent reliever David Robertson, who is easily the best reliever on the open market. No serious talks took place, but it wouldn't be a […]

Hayden Wesneski Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros announced on Tuesday that they moved right-hander Hayden Wesneski (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to make room for left-hander Brandon Walter on the 40-man roster. This is a reminder that Wesneski will undergo Tommy John surgery this week, which will knock him out for the rest of […]

David Fry Moving Rehab to Double-A

The Cleveland Guardians have sent catcher/outfielder David Fry (elbow) from the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to Double-A Akron on his minor-league rehab assignment this week. In three games in the ACL, Fry went 0-for-8 with two walks, three strikeouts and a run scored at the plate as he recovers from UCL revision surgery in his […]

No Soreness for Mike Trout After Jogging on Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) said he was not sore after jogging on the field in Sacramento before Monday's series opener against the Athletics. Trout ran at 50 to 60% intensity and said his final hurdle will be running the bases. The Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher reports that Trout said he will […]

Ramon Laureano Leaves Early on Tuesday With Ankle Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ramon Laureano (ankle) left Tuesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers with left-ankle discomfort, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka. Laureano's body contorted oddly while attempting to get to a ball in shallow right field in the fourth inning when he appeared to get his left foot caught in the grass. […]

Joe Ryan to Pitch in Suspended Game on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan will pitch when Monday's suspended game against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians resumes on Wednesday at Target Field, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Right-hander Chris Paddack will then take the ball in the regularly scheduled game on Wednesday, weather permitting. The first game on Wednesday between the Twins and Guardians […]

Andres Gimenez Resumes Running

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) is doing baseball activities and resumed running on Monday, according to The Athletic's Mitch Bannon. Gimenez will likely need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before he comes off the 10-day injured list to rejoin the Blue Jays. A quadriceps strain landed the 26-year-old infielder on […]

Max Scherzer Throws Bullpen Session on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (back, thumb) threw a 33-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and everything felt good, according to manager John Schneider. Scherzer will next throw off a mound another time or two before facing live hitters. The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer has had multiple setbacks with a troublesome right thumb before […]

Bryce Miller Throws Bullpen on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (elbow) threw a bullpen session before the game in Chicago against the White Sox on Tuesday, according to Seattle Sports' Shannon Drayer. Miller landed on the 15-day injured list last Wednesday with inflammation in his right elbow, but it's a good sign he's already throwing a bullpen session. The 26-year-old […]

Rangers Put Chris Martin on 15-Day Injured List with Shoulder Fatigue

The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday that they placed right-handed reliever Chris Martin (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 19) with right-shoulder fatigue and recalled right-hander Cole Winn from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Martin has also dealt with a right-elbow injury recently, but it will be his shoulder that […]

Eugenio Suarez Getting a Day Off

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez will get a day of rest in Game 2 of the series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar will make the start at third and will bat ninth against Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It will be Suarez's second day off […]

Hyeseong Kim Making Another Start for Dodgers on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie infielder Hyeseong Kim is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Ryne Nelson, starting at second base and batting ninth. Even though both Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman are back from the injured list, manager Dave Roberts said that Kim is expected to […]

Teoscar Hernandez Retreats to the Bench

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the series against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Andy Pages is in right field and batting sixth, while Enrique Hernandez is starting in center field and hitting eighth against D-backs right-hander Ryne Nelson. Hernandez made […]