Royals Call Up Maikel Garcia, Nicky Lopez To Injured List

The Kansas City Royals are calling up shortstop Maikel Garcia, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, on Tuesday, according to a source. In a corresponding move, infielder Nicky Lopez (appendix) is going on the injured list with appendicitis. There's a good chance that Garcia will play regularly for the Royals while he's in […]

Harrison Bader Activated From Injured List Tuesday

The New York Yankees activated outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Monday's game in a corresponding move. Bader is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and rookie right-hander Tanner Bibee. The 28-year-old's return is a […]

Max Scherzer Reinstated From Restricted List

The New York Mets reinstated starting pitcher Max Scherzer from the restricted list on Tuesday. Scherzer is back after completing his 10-game suspension for the use of foreign substances in his last outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 19. The 38-year-old right-hander will make his next start on Wednesday in an excellent matchup […]

49ers Sign 11 Undrafted Free Agents

The San Francisco 49ers signed 11 undrafted free agents on Monday, including Texas-El Paso running back Ronald Awatt, Oregon State fullback Jack Colletto, Shepherd offensive lineman Joey Fisher, Texas cornerback D'Shawn Jamison, Marshall running back Khalan Laborn, Washington offensive lineman Corey Luciano, Hawaii offensive lineman Ilm Manning, Minnesota linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin, North Dakota State defensive […]

Jets Sign Billy Turner

The New York Jets signed free-agent offensive tackle Billy Turner to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Turner was originally a third-round pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2014 out of North Dakota State. The 31-year-old has played nine seasons in the NFL with three different teams -- the Dolphins, Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos. […]

Malik Willis Currently The No. 2 Quarterback

According to Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, "Ryan Tannehill will be the starting QB on Monday. Malik (Willis) will be the backup. Will Levis will be the third quarterback. And what I've told them is whatever happens after that will be up to the players." The Titans traded up eight spots early in the […]

Sam LaPorta Is A Versatile Tight End For Detroit

The Detroit Lions took tight end Sam LaPorta at No. 34 overall in the second round of this year's NFL draft, and NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell said that "LaPorta has the look and feel of a 10-year NFL TE with his compact route-running and his ability to work the middle of the field […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Could Be Three-Down Back

NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell believes that rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs, whom the Lions took at No. 12 overall in the first round of this year's NFL draft, can become a three-down back for the team. "Gibbs' 2021 Georgia Tech tape and 2022 Alabama tape showed a back with high-level traits and a […]

Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet To Battle

Even though the Seattle Seahawks found a true No. 1 running back in the second round of last year's NFL draft in Kenneth Walker III, they decided to go with Zach Charbonnet in the second round this year. "He's so versatile. He just will fit in and be a great addition. And really, we're gonna […]

Packers, Jordan Love Agree On One-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love agreed on a one-year contract extension worth up to $22.5 million on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed. The extension takes the place of a $20.3 million salary for 2024 on a fifth-year option. With Aaron Rodgers now in New York, […]

Zay Flowers Expected To Have Significant Role On Offense

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers, who was drafted in the first round last Thursday, figures to have a significant role on offense right away. The Ravens think he'll be a true home run threat and strong complement to receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Rashod Bateman and tight end Mark Andrews. Baltimore loves Flowers' […]

Patrick Queen Is A Trade Candidate

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen, who didn't have his fifth-year option picked up by the deadline on Monday, is a trade candidate this offseason. Queen was a disappointment his first two years in the NFL after Baltimore took him 28th overall in 2020. But last year he rebounded with career-highs in tackles (117), solo tackles […]

Bears Really Like Roschon Johnson

The Chicago Bears really seem to like rookie running back Roschon Johnson, who was the No. 115 overall pick in this year's draft in the fourth round, even though he was the backup to Bijan Robinson at Texas. Everyone at Texas praised Johnson's work ethic and his toughness, and he might already be better than […]

Darnell Wright Expected To Be Day 1 Starter At Right Tackle

Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright, the 10th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, should be penciled in as the Day 1 starter at right tackle for the team in his rookie year. Braxton Jones, meanwhile, will have the opportunity to build on the success he had as an every-game starter at left tackle […]

Cardinals Don't Pick Up Isaiah Simmons' Fifth-Year Option

The Arizona Cardinals opted not to pick up the fifth-year option for former No. 10 overall pick linebacker Isaiah Simmons by the deadline on Monday, according to sources. Simmons will now enter a contract year with a chance to make it count with a big season under new defensive-minded head coach Jonathan Gannon. Versatility is […]

All Options Open For Vikings And Kirk Cousins

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering his sixth year with the team as the starting QB, but he doesn't have a deal in place beyond 2023, which makes him vulnerable to a succession plan before next season, which will be his age-36 campaign. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said Cousins doesn't need to prove anything […]

Bryce Miller Will Get Multiple Starts

The Seattle Mariners are adding top pitching prospect Bryce Miller from Double-A Arkansas in order to make his major-league debut on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, according to a source. It won't be a spot start, either, as Miller will remain in the starting rotation moving forward. Robbie Ray (forearm) is out for the season. […]

Luis Garcia Dealing With Right-Elbow Discomfort

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) left his start early on Monday against the San Francisco Giants with right-elbow discomfort. Garcia was only able to throw eight pitches in the outing before trainers came out onto the field to take a look at his arm. It remains to be seen […]

Kendrick Bourne Not Guaranteed To Make Roster

The Athletic's Chad Graff doesn't think New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will be guaranteed a roster spot out of training camp this summer. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton and DeVante Parker are essentially roster locks, with Bourne competing with Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas for one of the final spots. Bourne will need to […]

James Robinson May Not Make Patriots Roster

The Athletic's Chad Graff left New England Patriots running backs James Robinson and J.J. Taylor off his roster projection this offseason. The Patriots also have Rhamondre Stevenson, Pierre Strong Jr., Kevin Harris and Ty Montgomery at the position. Robinson was a 1,000-yard runner just three years ago as a rookie for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but […]

Bill Belichick Confident In Mac Jones

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said over the weekend that he "absolutely" has the same confidence that he had in quarterback Mac Jones a year ago. It's good news for both parties after the two sides look to turn the page after a frustrating season on offense in 2022. Jones will receive a […]

DeAndre Hopkins Not Looking To Leave Arizona?

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins may not be looking for a trade out of town after all. "I see everybody telling me to stay. Who said I wanna go? Who said I wanna leave?" Hopkins said on his official Instagram account on Monday. The Cardinals brass was saying they didn't expect to trade Hopkins […]

Astros Put Jose Urquidy On 15-Day Injured List Monday

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right-shoulder discomfort and recalled right-hander Brandon Bielak from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Urquidy lands on the injured list after departing his start against the Philadelphia Phillies early on Sunday night after 5 1/3 innings of work. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Game 2 Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (shoulder) departed Game 2 of a doubleheader early against the New York Mets after getting drilled in the left shoulder by a pitch in his first at-bat. Acuna crumpled to the ground and was evaluated by the team's trainers. Kevin Pillar replaced Acuna as a pinch-hitter and will likely […]

Aaron Judge Taking Batting Practice Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) will take batting practice with the team before their game on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Judge is not in the starting lineup against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill, but he will test his hip in batting practice before the Yankees make a decision on whether to place him […]

Ben Brown Promoted To Triple-A

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Ben Brown was promoted from Double-A Tennessee to Triple-A Iowa over the weekend. Brown earned the promotion early in the season by being downright stingy in four starts for Tennessee. In 20 innings pitched, he allowed two runs (one earned) on 13 hits (one home run) while walking six and fanning […]

Codi Heuer Could Return In Mid-June

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Codi Heuer (elbow) has been getting consistent work during simulated games in Arizona, with his last session coming on Saturday. He resumed facing hitters on April 11 after having Tommy John surgery on March 7 of last year. Heuer missed all of last season, but barring any setbacks, he estimated this […]

Kyle Hendricks To Make Another Rehab Start Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled for another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Hendricks threw 54 pitches in his first rehab start on April 27, which was his first affiliated game since July 5 of last year. He was unsurprisingly rusty, allowing six runs on six hits while walking […]

Jameson Taillon To Throw Another Bullpen Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (groin) threw a bullpen session on Saturday, which marked his first time back on a mound since landing on the injured list with a left-groin strain. He's scheduled to throw off the mound again on Tuesday. Taillon missed his start on April 20 after being diagnosed with a "mild […]

Brandon Hughes On The Shelf Again

The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Brandon Hughes (knee) on the 15-day injured list on Saturday and recalled right-hander Caleb Kilian from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Kilian was then optioned to Iowa on Sunday after making a spot start against the Marlins on Saturday to make room for left-hander Ryan Borucki. Hughes started the […]