Xavier Gipson's Roster Spot Could be in Jeopardy

New York Jets former undrafted wide receiver Xavier Gipson has been a non-contributor as a wide receiver on offense despite fighting his way onto the active roster in his first year in the NFL and then scoring a game-winning, punt-return touchdown in his first game in 2023. The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt write that Gipson's roster […]

Josh Reynolds the Front-Runner for WR2 Duties

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds is the early front-runner to take over as the team's No. 2 receiver behind Garrett Wilson this year, according to The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt. Reynolds is the only player the Jets added this offseason that has ties to new head coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand […]

Garrett Wilson's Stock Up This Offseason

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson's stock is up this offseason. Wilson was the best player on the field for all of the spring practices open to the media while making highlight-reel catches and rarely dropping any of quarterback Justin Fields' passes. The new coaching staff is highlighting […]

Breece Hall Motivated Going into 2025 Season

New York Jets running back Breece Hall sounds pretty motivated to prove himself as one of the top backs in the NFL going into the 2025 season. "We have a great running back room," Hall said, "but my mentality is every day I'm going to prove that I am the best back on this roster […]

Astros Place Jacob Melton on 10-Day Injured List With Ankle Sprain

The Houston Astros placed rookie outfielder Jacob Melton (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right-ankle sprain and recalled outfielder Cooper Hummel from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. The team also recalled infielder Luis Guillorme and optioned infielder/outfielder Shay Whitcomb. Melton, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, sprained […]

White Sox Bringing Up Ryan Noda

The Chicago White Sox announced on Saturday that they recalled first baseman Ryan Noda from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned first baseman Tim Elko to Charlotte in a corresponding move. The White Sox claimed Noda off waivers on Friday from the Boston Red Sox. Noda will immediately enter the starting lineup on Saturday against the Texas […]

Ryan Jeffers Getting a Breather Versus Astros

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers will retreat to the bench on Saturday in Houston against the Astros at Daikin Park. Christian Vazquez is doing the catching for right-hander Joe Ryan and will hit ninth against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. Jeffers has taken over primary catching duties for the Twins this year over Vazquez and is […]

Royce Lewis Not in Saturday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the hosting Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Brooks Lee will handle third base duties for the Twins and will hit sixth against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. Lewis suffered a left-hamstring strain in Friday night's loss to the Astros, […]

Xavier Edwards Getting Saturday Off

Miami Marlins middle infielder Xavier Edwards is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's contest in D.C. against the hosting Washington Nationals. Javier Sanoja will get the start at the keystone and will hit ninth against Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams. After returning from a stint on the injured list, the switching-hitting Edwards has shifted over […]

Brandon Aiyuk Making Good Progress From Knee Injury

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on the Pat McAfee Show this week that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is making great progress in his rehab from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee that he suffered last October. "Brandon is doing a tremendous job coming back. It's kind of incredible […]

Keon Coleman Inconsistent at Minicamp

Much like his rookie season last year, Buffalo Bills second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman showed inconsistency in mandatory minicamp practice this week, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia. Coleman has shown the ability to make big plays occasionally, but then he'll have regrettable reps that question his ability to be a consistent playmaker for the […]

Mitchell Trubisky Not a Lock for Backup Job

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that the Buffalo Bills backup quarterback job behind starter Josh Allen is up for grabs this offseason. Mitchell Trubisky isn't a lock to remain as Allen's backup in 2025. The writing was on the wall for Trubisky's backup job to be in jeopardy when the team signed Mike White to […]

Dalton Kincaid Adds Strength and Bulk

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that tight end Dalton Kincaid added both strength and bulk to his frame this offseason after a disappointing second season in 2024. He caught 73 of 91 targets for 673 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games in his rookie season but had a 44-448-2 line in 13 […]

James Cook a Full Participant in Mandatory Minicamp

ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg writes that Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, despite seeking a contract extension, was a full participant in the team's three-day mandatory minicamp this week. General manager Brandon Beane said the "relationship's very good and I know [Cook's] going to be ready to roll when we get to [training camp in] Rochester." […]

Jacob Melton has Ankle Sprain

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Jacob Melton (ankle) is dealing with a right-ankle sprain, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. It may be a pretty serious ankle sprain, but the team will put him through tests on Saturday. Melton went 2-for-2 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored before being pulled from Friday's 10-3 […]

Astros Hopeful Isaac Paredes Can Avoid the Injured List

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is dealing with a left-hamstring strain, but he's not going on the injured list. Manager Joe Espada seemed hopeful that Paredes can avoid a trip to the IL altogether. The 26-year-old came up lame on Thursday night against the Chicago White Sox while trying to beat out a […]

Royce Lewis Dealing With Hamstring Strain

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) has a "left-hamstring strain of some kind." "He actually tested relatively well after the game upon examination in the training room. We're going to bring him in tomorrow and check him out, see how he comes in." While the team is saying the […]

Kodai Senga Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to NorthJersey's Andrew Tredinnick. Senga will be re-evaluated after two weeks, and it's relatively good news for the Mets, Senga and fantasy managers. The 32-year-old injured his right hamstring while covering first base in Thursday's win against the […]

Jonathan India Leaves With Apparent Shoulder Injury

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (shoulder) was looked at by a trainer after diving for a ball behind second base on Friday against the visiting Athletics. India initially stayed in the game but was holding his shoulder. MLB.com's Anne Rogers reports that India exited the game in the seventh inning. Nick Loftin moved […]

Evan Carter Leaves Early With Wrist Soreness

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (wrist), who made an excellent diving catch in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox, left the game early with wrist soreness and will be re-evaluated, according to The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Wyatt Langford shifted from left to center field to replace Carter, with Sam Haggerty entering […]

Anthony Richardson Should be Fine for Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is expected to be ready for training camp at the end of July after getting a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache on his surgically-repaired right shoulder, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rest and rehab was prescribed for Richardson, and he won't have to go under the knife […]

Ha-Seong Kim Pulled Off Rehab Assignment With Hamstring Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ha-Seong Kim (hamstring, shoulder) was pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday with the Triple-A Durham Bulls due to right-hamstring tightness, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. The Rays expect him to resume his rehab assignment as soon as next week, though. Kim hasn't played yet in 2025 after having […]

Paul Blackburn to Enter Rotation and Start on Wednesday

New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will enter the starting rotation and pitch on Wednesday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Blackburn will be taking the rotation spot of right-hander Kodai Senga, who is heading to the 15-day injured list after straining his right hamstring on Thursday. The 31-year-old Blackburn could […]

Aaron Civale to Make White Sox Debut on Sunday

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable said that newly-acquired right-hander Aaron Civale will make his debut with the team this Sunday on the road against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The White Sox acquired Civale and cash from the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in exchange for first baseman and former third overall pick […]

A.J. Puk Pauses Throwing Program

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander A.J. Puk (elbow) has paused his throwing program and will visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It's ominous news for Puk, who has been on the injured list since mid-April with left-elbow inflammation. Not only will the 30-year-old not return in the first half of […]

Matt Chapman Can Begin Rehabbing in a Week

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) received good news on Friday after visiting with a hand specialist in Los Angeles and was told that he can start rehabbing his injured hand in around a week. Until then, Chapman will be in a splint due to sprained ligaments in his hand. A report from […]

Logan Gilbert's Next Start Could Come in the Big Leagues

Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert (elbow) will throw a bullpen session at T-Mobile Park on Friday before their game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians, and if he comes out of it feeling good, the Mariners expect his next start to come in the big leagues, according to general manager Justin Hollander. Gilbert has made three […]

Tyler Glasnow Faces Live Hitters on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) faced live hitters at Dodger Stadium on Friday before the series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants, according to 570 LA Sports' David Vassegh. Glasnow was initially just expected to throw a bullpen session on Friday, but the fact that he actually faced live hitters has to […]

Austin Hays Being Shut Down for a Few Days

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (foot) said his bruised left foot isn't any better after taking the last two days off from baseball activities, and now he'll shut things down for a few more days before easing back into running if the pain subsides enough. For now, the 29-year-old doesn't have any testing scheduled. The […]

Hunter Greene Receives Epidural Injection in his Back

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene's (back, groin) second opinion/MRI exam on his sore right groin showed nothing worse than the first one, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Since he's on the 15-day injured list anyway, Greene also received an epidural injection for back soreness that developed in his last start. The 25-year-old will […]