Michael Mayer Has Some Catching Up To Do

Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer missed the entirety of mandatory minicamp this week for an undisclosed reason, so he'll have some catching up to do come training camp at the end of July. Mayer will be competing with Austin Hooper and O.J. Howard for the starting tight end job in 2023 now […]

Zamir White Could Be Ready For Bigger Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White never had a significant role in his rookie season behind Josh Jacobs after being taken in the fourth round in 2022. White had just 17 carries in 14 games last year, but he displayed growth in his knowledge of the system, pass-protection ability, overall awareness and ball-carrier vision. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Logs Valuable Hours During OTAs

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) hasn't been able to practice with the team this offseason after having foot surgery in March, but he was an off-the-field participant at team headquarters during organized team activities. Besides rehabbing, he was learning the offensive scheme, watching film and familiarizing himself with his new coaches and teammates. […]

Buccaneers Sign Rodrigo Blankenship

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent kicker Rodrigo Blankenship to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Blankenship had been in Tampa this week on a minicamp tryout, and apparently he impressed the team enough to land a deal for the 2023 season after having surgery in January to fix a torn muscle […]

Sean Doolittle Moving Up To Triple-A

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (elbow) has moved his minor-league rehab assignment from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw is attempting to return from an internal-brace surgery on his left elbow, and so far he's allowed three runs on six hits while walking two and striking out 10 in seven relief […]

Byron Buxton Activated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Trevor Larnach to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Buxton, who has served exclusively as a designated hitter this year, should be back in Thursday's starting lineup against Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd. Before his injury, […]

Austin Voth Shut Down For A Week

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Austin Voth (elbow) is taking anti-inflammatories for his right elbow and has been shut down from throwing for a week after being placed on the injured list on Wednesday with right-elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old right-hander has been dealing with the elbow injury since spring training, so they'll give him a little […]

George Springer Reaches Double Digits In Homers

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer made his only hit count in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run, and two runs scored. It was his 10th home run of the season, and he's now hitting .260 (68-for-262) with nine doubles, a triple, 10 homers, 27 RBI, 10 […]

Camilo Doval Picks Up Another Save Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval picked up his 18th save of the season on Wednesday in the team's 8-5, extra-inning win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Doval didn't allow a hit or a run in his inning of work while walking one and striking out two. The 25-year-old Dominican has been excellent at […]

No Timeline For Jon Gray's Next Start

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said starting pitcher Jon Gray (finger) is "doing well" after having his start on Tuesday scratched due to a blister issue, but the team hasn't decided on when he'll return to the mound. "We haven't penciled in what day he's gonna pitch yet, but it's gonna be within four or […]

Blake Snell In Line To Start Saturday

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell (ankle) is listed as the team's probable starter on Saturday against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite getting hit in the left ankle by a comebacker in his last start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies, Snell was excellent, allowing one run on three hits while walking […]

Alek Manoah To Throw Sim Game Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah will throw a simulated game on Thursday in Dunedin, Florida, and he's aiming to throw around five innings. Manoah will be facing Blue Jays players with the team's rookie Florida Complex League team in what will be a controlled environment. Toronto sent Manoah to the lower minor leagues […]

Ty Montgomery Competing For Backup Role

New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery, who emerged as a replacement for receiving back James White in the team's backfield last summer, will be competing for a depth role behind Rhamondre Stevenson with Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris this summer. Montgomery missed the final 16 games of his first season in New England […]

Giants Getting Creative With Parris Campbell

New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell got some work as a running back during the team's mandatory minicamp this week with Saquon Barkley holding out. Campbell took some handoffs on a delay and jet sweep and even ran as the pitch man on an option during a play in practice. While the former Indianapolis […]

Mike Williams Says He's Fully Healthy

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back), who suffered a fracture in his back in Week 18 last year and was forced to sit out the wild-card loss to the Jaguars, said he was medically cleared "a couple weeks after the season" and declared himself to be healthy during the team's two-day minicamp this […]

Sean Payton Optimistic About Javonte Williams' Progress

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that running back Javonte Williams (knee) is "doing well" and said he continues to feel "optimistic" about his progress after he tore his ACL and LCL early last season. Williams was also able to do very limited work during organized team activities, so he appears to be trending […]

Jamin Davis Likely To Return For Training Camp

Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (knee) sat out the offseason program following a knee procedure after rest and rehab weren't enough to offset his discomfort. There is no timetable for his return to practice, but the 2021 first-rounder will likely be back for training camp at the end of July. Davis ended last season on […]

Benjamin St-Juste, Quan Martin Options For The Slot

Washington Commanders first-round rookie cornerback Emmanuel Forbes will be a starting outside corner opposite Kendall Fuller in 2023. Benjamin St-Juste becomes an option for the slot after he opened the year there in 2022 before William Jackson's struggles forced him to move outside. St-Juste now feels comfortable in either spot, and his size gives coaches […]

Commanders Unlikely To Trade Chase Young

The Washington Commanders declined defensive end Chase Young's fifth-year option for $17.5 million this offseason. Young looked the part of a second overall pick in his 2020 rookie season (7.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles), but he's had 1.5 sacks in 12 games since due to injuries. The Commanders could consider him […]

Antonio Gibson Will Have More Opportunities

The Washington Commanders have used running back Antonio Gibson mostly as a traditional back in his first three years in the NFL, and his efficiency hit a low point in 2022 when he averaged 3.7 yards per carry. But Gibson's stock is rising heading into the 2023 season with new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy in […]

Mike Clevinger Injured Against Dodgers

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (biceps) left his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers early on Wednesday night with right-biceps soreness. Clevinger will be further evaluated on Thursday. The 32-year-old veteran right-hander left the contest after giving up no runs on three hits while walking two and striking out five in 4 2/3 […]

Raiders Sign Michael Mayer To Rookie Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Wednesday that they signed second-round tight end Michael Mayer to his rookie contract. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The 6-foot-4, 265-pounder was taken with the 35th overall pick in this year's NFL draft out of Notre Dame. As a three-year starter for the Fighting Irish, Mayer set […]

Rangers Add Ryan Tepera On Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Tepera to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. He'll stay in the American League West and will report to Triple-A Round Rock after choosing free agency at the end of May. Tepera spent the last year and a half pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, and he had […]

Braves Sign Jesus Aguilar To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent first baseman Jesus Aguilar to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. The Oakland Athletics released Aguilar in early June after he hit just .221 (23-for-104) with two doubles, five home runs, nine RBI and eight runs scored in 36 games for them to begin the year. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger will […]

Salvador Perez Day-To-Day With Hand Contusion

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) left the game early on Wednesday night after getting hit on the left hand by a pitch from Cincinnati Reds starter Ben Lively in the third inning, but he's considered day-to-day with a left-hand contusion. X-rays apparently came back negative, and Perez will have […]

X-Rays On Jesse Chavez Come Back Negative

X-rays came back negative on Atlanta Braves right-hander Jesse Chavez (shin) on Wednesday after he was hit by a comebacker on his left shin bone in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Chavez could still miss some time, but it looks like he avoided a serious injury. The 39-year-old right-hander didn't officially […]

Nick Lodolo Could Return In Early August

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) had an encouraging MRI exam on Wednesday, but he remains in a walking boot, and an early August return is a best-case scenario. Lodolo remains on the injured list while recovering from a stress reaction in his left tibia, so he won't be back anytime soon for the Reds […]

Yoan Moncada Could Need Injured-List Stint

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that he's unsure if third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) will require a trip to the injured list. Moncada is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to a recurring back issue, so the White Sox may give him some extended time off […]

Yordan Alvarez To Miss Four Weeks

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) will miss four weeks with his oblique strain after undergoing an MRI exam. News came out early on Wednesday that Alvarez would miss extended time with his injury, and now we have a more specific timetable. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger isn't expected […]

Max Muncy Dealing With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain. Manager Dave Roberts said that the team is hoping Muncy can return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. The original hope was that the 32-year-old left-handed slugger could return on Thursday, but that […]