Seahawks Sign Jaxon Smith-Njigba To Rookie Deal

The Seattle Seahawks signed first-round wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to his four-year rookie deal on Thursday. The contract includes a standard fifth-year option. Smith-Njigba was the 20th overall selection in this year's NFL draft, and he started a little receiver run late in the first round. He'll be third on the pass-catching totem pole behind […]

Bijan Robinson Agrees To Rookie Deal

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with first-round running back Bijan Robinson on a four-year rookie deal on Thursday. The eighth overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft will receive $21.96 million, which is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year option. Seventh-round safety DeMarcco Hellams also agreed to a four-year deal. Robinson was considered the […]

Liam Hendriks Gets Shelled In Rehab Outing

Pitching for the second day in a row on his minor-league rehab assignment for Triple-A Charlotte, Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (illness) was hit hard. In just two-thirds of an inning of work, Hendriks allowed four runs on four hits (two home runs surrendered) while walking none and striking out one. Recovering from […]

Yankees Hope Carlos Rodon Can Throw Off Flat Ground Friday

The hope is that New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) can resume throwing off flat ground on Friday after having a cortisone injection in his back on Tuesday. If everything goes as planned, Rodon could be pitching in the majors six weeks after he resumes throwing, which would put him back on June 23. […]

Wander Franco Hopes To Play Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (neck) said his neck was feeling a little better after some treatment and is hoping to play on Friday against the New York Yankees. Manager Kevin Cash also said it was possible that Franco wouldn't miss any time after he left Thursday's game against the Yanks in the fifth […]

Carlos Carrasco Scheduled To Make Rehab Start Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) is tentatively scheduled to make his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday, May 14, before rejoining the Mets' starting rotation. He allowed a run over three innings for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Between the start and a 46-pitch bullpen session, coaches were "very upbeat" about how he […]

Brooks Raley On Track To Return Saturday

New York Mets left-hander Brooks Raley (elbow) threw an "impressive" simulated game last Wednesday at Citi Field and struck out three in one inning in a minor-league rehab appearance for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday. Manager Buck Showalter said Raley is on track to return when he's eligible to come off the injured list on Saturday, […]

Max Kepler Pulled For Precautionary Reasons

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (leg) was pulled from Thursday's game early against the San Diego Padres as a precaution, and manager Rocco Baldelli said the team is hopeful it's just a leg cramp. Kepler probably won't start on Friday because the Twins are facing a left-handed pitcher, but he could […]

Luis Severino To Make Next Rehab Start Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees aren't ruling bringing Severino back from the injured list after his start on Tuesday, but they also aren't committing to it. In his first rehab start on Wednesday […]

Yasmani Grandal Leaves With Tight Hamstring

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (hamstring) left the team's game early on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning with a tight right hamstring. Grandal came out of the game after running out a single. We'll know more on the condition of the 34-year-old backstop after the game, but this is […]

TJ Friedl Dealing With Side Soreness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) left Thursday's game early against the New York Mets with soreness in his side in the sixth inning. He will undergo an MRI exam. The 27-year-old likely tweaked his side during a swing in the bottom of the fifth inning. Before departing, Friedl went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in […]

Max Kepler Leaves With Injury Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (leg) left the game early on Thursday against the San Diego Padres with trainer Masa Abe after beating out a groundball to tie the game in the seventh inning. Michael A. Taylor replaced Kepler in the game. Kepler appeared to have injured his leg, but we'll pass along more updates […]

Ian Kennedy Designated For Assignment

The Texas Rangers designated right-hander Ian Kennedy for assignment on Thursday and recalled left-hander John King from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Kennedy is moved off the team's 40-man roster after allowing 10 runs (eight earned) on 11 hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 13 in 10 relief innings for […]

Seahawks Think Kenny McIntosh Is Special

The Seattle Seahawks took rookie running back Kenny McIntosh in the seventh round of this year's NFL draft, but head coach Pete Carroll thinks McIntosh "easily" could have been taken in the third round. Carroll called the running back room "really together" and also said that Kenneth Walker III has had a "fantastic" offseason and […]

Chiefs Cuts Byron Cowart

The Kansas City Chiefs cut defensive tackle Byron Cowart on Wednesday. Cowart agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Chiefs in March, but he won't even make it to training camp with the team before going back on the open market. Cowart was originally a fifth-round selection in 2019 by the New England Patriots […]

Gary Jennings To Try Out For Panthers

Former West Virginia University wide receiver Gary Jennings has been invited for a tryout with the Carolina Panthers. Jennings is available on the open market after the Kansas City Chiefs waived him from Injured Reserve last August due to a concussion. He did not play at all in 2022 and has only one NFL reception, […]

Cade Otton To Face Competition

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton earned the starting role last year with Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard gone, and he finished his rookie year with 391 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 42 catches, which led all rookie tight ends. Otton quickly gained the trust of quarterback Tom Brady. But Brady is now […]

49ers Think Highly Of All Three Quarterbacks

The San Francisco 49ers are extremely happy with all three of their quarterbacks -- Brock Purdy (elbow, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold -- heading into the 2023 season. "I do believe we have three quarterbacks talent-wise who are all capable of being franchise-like quarterbacks. But that's just capable. Brock's done that in his eight. And […]

Yoan Moncada Expected To Return Friday

The Athletic's James Fegan expects Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) to return from the injured list on Friday. Moncada has been out since mid-April with a back injury, but he should resume starting duties at the hot corner for the White Sox once he's back this weekend. The Pale Hose should also […]

Jake Burger Cleared For Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox third baseman Jake Burger (oblique) has been swinging without issues and is headed to Triple-A Charlotte to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. He is hopeful of being activated from the 10-day injured list when he's eligible this Sunday. The 27-year-old is dealing with a mild left oblique strain, so he should be […]

Liam Hendriks Has At Least Three Rehab Outings Left

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (illness) has at least three minor-league rehab outings left before he's activated from the injured list for his 2023 debut. He will make back-to-back appearances for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday and Thursday, then take two days off, and pitch again on Sunday. The […]

Jose Alvarado Dealing With Inflammation

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jose Alvarado's (elbow) MRI exam looked good and only showed inflammation, according to manager Rob Thomson. He will be shut down for a few days and the Phillies will take it slow with him after he landed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. It's great news for the 27-year-old southpaw closer, […]

Tyler Mahle Will Have Tommy John Surgery

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (elbow) will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Mahle landed on the 15-day injured list on May 3 and will now miss the rest of 2023 and likely half of the 2024 campaign. It's a disappointing finish to the season for the 28-year-old right-hander, as […]

Manny Machado Serving As Designated Hitter Against Twins

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in the lineup on Thursday against right-hander Bailey Ober and the Minnesota Twins. With Machado at DH, Ha-Seong Kim will play third base and bat seventh, while Rougned Odor starts at second base and hits eighth. Machado needs […]

Max Scherzer Won't Start Friday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that starting pitcher Max Scherzer (neck) threw on flat ground on Thursday, but he won't be ready to start on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Instead, either Joey Lucchesi or Tylor Megill will get the nod. "Max threw out to 90 feet today," Showalter said, "He's improving each […]

Francisco Alvarez Behind The Dish Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is doing the catching and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Derek Law. It's the fifth start in a row for the young catcher, and he's also starting in a day game after a night game. The 21-year-old has started […]

Devin Duvernay Resumes Running

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (foot) said he is back running after having foot surgery late last year and likes where he's at physically at this point in the offseason. Duvernay had surgery to fix a broken fifth metatarsal in his foot, but he's currently on track to be ready to go for training […]

Aaron Jones Working With Jordan Love This Offseason

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones said he wanted to throw with quarterback Jordan Love in California this offseason to get their timing down. "He has everybody's full trust," Jones said of Love. With Aaron Rodgers now in New York, Love will take over as Green Bay's full-time starter in 2023. The Packers offense […]

Aaron Donald Says He's 100 Percent Healthy

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) said that he's feeling 100 percent after having surgery to fix a high-ankle sprain in the offseason. "I'm at 100 percent now, feeling good," Donald said. The 31-year-old has considered retirement in recent seasons, but apparently he plans to come back in 2023 despite having an […]

Chris Godwin To See More Work Outside

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, who is now the second-leading receiver in team history behind teammate Mike Evans, is expected to see more work outside in 2023, in addition to his role in the slot. Godwin is seventh in the NFL in receiving yards per game (78.2) over the last four years. In […]