Chris Roycroft Optioned, Roddery Munoz Coming Up

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-hander Chris Roycroft to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday and are calling up right-hander Roddery Munoz from Memphis in a corresponding move, according to The Athletic's Katie Woo. In four appearances at Memphis, Munoz has allowed an earned runs on three hits while walking five and striking out seven in five […]

Kyle Leahy Likely To See More Late-Inning Opportunities

With St. Louis Cardinals relievers Chris Roycroft and Ryan Hernandez off to shaky starts in 2025, it appears that right-hander Kyle Leahy is going to be given more opportunities in the late innings out of the bullpen. Leahy started the eighth inning in a scoreless tie in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the […]

Willson Contreras In Danger Of Being Moved Down The Lineup?

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras is 5-for-49 with 22 strikeouts to begin the season, but manager Oliver Marmol has elected to keep him at the top of the lineup in the early going, usually in the two-hole. The Athletic's Katie Woo writes that Marmol is weighing the possibility of moving Contreras down, though, […]

Alejandro Kirk Getting A Breather In Series Finale

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is being rested for Thursday's series finale at Fenway Park against the division-rival Boston Red Sox in the series finale. Tyler Heineman will catch right-hander Chris Bassitt and will bat eighth against Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. It shouldn't be surprising that Kirk is on the bench for this […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Resting On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Will Wagner will make the start at first base and bat fifth against Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. This will be Guerrero's first day off of the […]

Hal Presley Visits With Broncos

University of Baylor wide receiver Hal Presley visited with the Denver Broncos this week, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Presley isn't one of the bigger names in the receiver draft class this year, but the Broncos could look to target the 6-foot-3, 210-pounder in the later rounds of this year's draft as they look […]

Shemar Stewart To Visit With Bears

Texas A&M pass-rusher Shemar Stewart is scheduled to visit with the Chicago Bears, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. In addition to the Bears, Stewart has been closely linked to the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons during the pre-draft process. Sports Illustrated has Stewart projected to the 49ers in the first […]

Isaiah Bond To Visit With Falcons

University of Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond is scheduled to visit with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. In addition to the Falcons for their local prospect day, Bond has visits scheduled with the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans. The Bills already […]

Steelers To Visit With Kyle McCord

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host a visit for Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord next week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. It comes after the Steelers will meet with University of Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders on Thursday. Pittsburgh has Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson in their QB room at the moment, and veteran Aaron Rodgers is leaning […]

T.J. Watt Negotiating A New Deal With Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt, who is entering the final year of his contract in 2025, is currently negotiating a new deal with the team, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. For what it's worth, Watt revealed an Instagram post on Wednesday of him flashing a peace sign, perhaps indicating a rocky start to […]

Jets, Allen Lazard Agree On Revised Contract

The New York Jets and wide receiver Allen Lazard agreed on Thursday to a revised contract for the 2025 season that will result in $8.5 million in salary cap savings, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. Lazard was scheduled to earn $11 million in 2025, but he'll be taking an $8.5 million […]

Colts Release Matt Gay

The Indianapolis Colts released kicker Matt Gay on Thursday, just two seasons after signing him to a big free-agent deal, according to The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov. In his time with the Colts, Gay went 64-for-78 on his field-goal attempts (11-for-22 from 50-plus yards) and made 68 of his 69 extra-point attempts in 33 games. […]

Bryce Young Ready To "Continue To Build And Grow"

The Carolina Panthers showed plenty of progress once quarterback Bryce Young got back on the field in his sophomore year in 2024, and he said he's ready "to continue to build and grow" in 2025. It should help that he'll have the same offensive line, same set of receivers and the same coaching staff. It's […]

Ezequiel Tovar, Kris Bryant Resting Against Brewers

After a 17-2 drubbing on Wednesday night by the Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar and designated hitter Kris Bryant will get the day off for Thursday's series finale at Coors Field. Catcher Hunter Goodman is also getting the day off. Kyle Farmer will start at short and bat third, Nick Martini will serve […]

Kyle Isbel, Hunter Renfroe, Michael Massey Out On Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielders Kyle Isbel and Hunter Renfroe and second baseman Michael Massey are all sitting in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins. Drew Waters is starting in center field and batting ninth, Cavan Biggio is in right field and hitting fifth, and Maikel Garcia is at the keystone and is batting […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Again On Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is out of the lineup for a second straight game on Thursday in the series finale against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Buxton struck out four times in Tuesday's game in KC and will start the game on the bench once again in favor of Harrison Bader, […]

Korey Lee Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Korey Lee (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-ankle sprain and recalled catcher Omar Narvaez from Double-A Birmingham in a corresponding move. Lee suffered his ankle sprain in Wednesday's loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The injury isn't considered all that serious, so the 26-year-could be […]

Mike Tauchman Goes Back On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Thursday that they placed outfielder Mike Tauchman (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a right-hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The team also released right-hander Juan Carela. It will be Tauchman's second trip to the IL already this year […]

Luis Robert Jr. Resting On Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Michael Taylor will start in center field and will bat eighth against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Robert could probably use the day off, as he was hitless in his five plate […]

Lane Thomas Still Out On Thursday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Thomas was hit by a pitch on his right wrist in the team's home opener on Tuesday and will miss his second straight game with a contusion. The 29-year-old is […]

Angels Place Yoan Moncada On Injured List With Thumb Sprain

The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right-thumb sprain and recalled infielder J.D. Davis from the minors in a corresponding move, according to the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher. Left-hander Jack Dashwood was designated for assignment to open up a spot on the […]

Seahawks Officially Re-Sign Brady Russell

Exclusive-rights free-agent tight end Brady Russell officially signed his tender on Wednesday to return to the Seattle Seahawks for the 2025 season, according to Seahawks.com's John Boyle. Russell will return for his third year with the team after not catching any passes as a tight end in his first two years with the team. Instead, […]

Kaleb Johnson Visits With Giants On Wednesday

University of Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson had a top-30 visit with the New York Giants on Wednesday, according to his Instagram account. The Giants continue to do their homework on a deep class of running backs with the 2025 NFL draft just around the corner. The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton also reported that Louisville […]

Jalen Milroe Has Three More Visits Scheduled

University of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is making the rounds in terms of visits with the 2025 NFL draft just a couple weeks away, as he has upcoming pre-draft visits scheduled with the New York Giants, Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks after meeting with the Cleveland Browns earlier this week, sources told FOX Sports' […]

Two More Homers For Kyren Paris

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder Kyren Paris has taken advantage of regular playing time early in the 2025 season, as he came into Wednesday's contest against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays hitting .429/.538/.952 with a 1.491 OPS, three home runs, six RBI, four stolen bases and nine runs scored in 21 at-bats. The 23-year-old kept his […]

Kevin Gausman Fans 10 In No-Decision Against Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman deserved more than a no-decision in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-innings win over the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Gausman was fantastic, allowing just an unearned run on four hits while walking none and striking out 10 in eight innings pitched to lower his ERA on the young season […]

Padres Optimistic Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth Will Return Friday

The San Diego Padres are optimistic that both outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) and infielder Jake Cronenworth (ribs) will return on Friday for the series opener against the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. "We're optimistic for Friday," manager Mike Shildt said on Wednesday when asked the status of both players. Tatis and Cronenworth were […]

Pablo Lopez Diagnosed With Mild Hamstring Strain

An MRI exam confirmed that Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez (hamstring) is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, according to the team. Although nothing is official, The Athletic's Dan Hayes' best guess is that Lopez won't be ready to make his next start due to the Twins often erring on the side of caution with […]

Randy Arozarena Hits Grand Slam, Draws Walk-Off Walk In Comeback Win

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena had a huge game and was the primary catalyst for the team's 7-6 comeback win over the division-rival Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday. Arozarena did it all for the M's in this one, going 2-for-5 with a grand slam and a walk in the bottom of the ninth […]

Teoscar Hernandez Homers, Drives In Three On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez helped the Dodgers avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday by going 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in the 6-5 victory in D.C. The Dominican outfielder's long ball was already his fifth of the year in his […]