Chargers Won't Ask Too Much Of Quentin Johnston

The Los Angeles Chargers took TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, and he joins a receiver group in LA that includes Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer, all of whom will likely remain key components on offense. Johnston could be viewed as a long-term […]

Andy Dalton Expected To Back Up Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Andy Dalton in the offseason, but the 35-year-old veteran is expected to be a backup and to mentor first overall pick Bryce Young in his rookie season in 2023. The Panthers didn't give up four high draft picks and No. 1 wide receiver D.J. Moore to move up to No. […]

Tyler Allgeier Still "An Important Part Of Offense"

The Atlanta Falcons surprisingly took Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. He has a quick-twitch, elusive running style that the Falcons expect to complement the more bruising style of Tyler Allgeier, who head coach Arthur Smith said is still […]

David Montgomery To Share Backfield With Jahmyr Gibbs

With Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift now the odd man out in the team's backfield, rookie Jahmyr Gibbs will now share the backfield with free-agent addition David Montgomery. Gibbs was a dynamic all-purpose back at Alabama in 2022 and at Georgia Tech before that, and the Lions think he can play a similar role […]

Colts Likely To Take Another QB In The Draft

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport writes that the Indianapolis Colts will likely take a second quarterback at some point in this year's draft, so it's possible they look to select University of Kentucky QB Will Levis with the fourth pick (No. 35 overall) in the second round on Friday night. The Colts were heavily connected to […]

Lions Would Have Taken Jahmyr Gibbs At No. 6

The Detroit Lions would have been comfortable drafting running back Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 6 overall, their original spot in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Instead, the Lions traded back with the Arizona Cardinals to add more draft capital and got Gibbs at No. […]

Giovani Bernard Announces His Retirement

Running back Giovani Bernard officially announced his retirement from professional football on his personal Twitter account on Friday. Bernard was originally a second-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2013, and he went on to play eight seasons in Cincinnati before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the last two years. In his time with the […]

Michael Harris II Hitting Ninth In Return From Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II is starting in center field and is hitting ninth in his first game back from the injured list on Friday against the New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. The Braves are easing Harris back into the fold against a left-handed hurler after he suffered a lower-back injury early […]

Max Kepler Hitting Leadoff Against Royals

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is starting in right field and is batting leadoff for the Twins on Friday against right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Kansas City Royals. Kepler has been the Twins' leadoff hitter more often than not so far in 2023 against right-handed pitchers. However, he hasn't been all that great for fantasy […]

Justin Verlander Strikes Out Six In Rehab Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his minor-league rehab start with Double-A Binghamton on Friday, giving up two hits while walking one and striking out six. He is scheduled to come off the injured list to make his debut for the Mets early next week against his […]

Yu Chang Has Surgery, Expected To Miss Six Weeks

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang (hand) had successful surgery on Thursday to remove the hamate bone from his left hand/wrist and is expected to miss around six weeks of action. Chang was injured on Monday and will now miss around the next two months for the Red Sox. Before the injury, the 27-year-old infielder […]

Royals Recall Nick Pratto On Friday

The Kansas City Royals recalled first baseman Nick Pratto from Triple-A Omaha on Friday and optioned catcher Freddy Fermin to Omaha in a corresponding move. Pratto is starting at first base and batting sixth for the Royals in Friday's starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Pablo Lopez. The 24-year-old was slashing just .159/.259/.319 […]

Rafael Devers Hitting Cleanup For Boston

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is starting at the hot corner and batting cleanup for the team on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber. Meanwhile, outfielder Masataka Yoshida is starting in left field and batting in the two-hole for the BoSox. Devers and Yoshida are basically flip-flopping to begin the […]

Franmil Reyes, Nicky Lopez Not Playing Against Twins

Kansas City Royals outfielder Franmil Reyes and infielder Nicky Lopez are not in the team's starting lineup on Friday against right-hander Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins. Reyes went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Thursday and is hitting just .200 (11-for-55) with two home runs, seven RBI and 22 strikeouts in 61 plate appearances through […]

Salvador Perez Returns Friday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (back) is back in the starting lineup on Friday and is hitting third in the order against Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Perez sat out the team's last two games due to general soreness, and he was also hit in the back by a pitch earlier this week, but […]

Kevin Pillar Steals First Base Of The Season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Kevin Pillar stole his first base of the season in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the visiting Miami Marlins. Pillar finished the day 1-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk as well. The 34-year-old's work on the defense should continue to earn him playing time in Atlanta, but it will […]

Raisel Iglesias Throws Scoreless Rehab Inning

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) made his first minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday and worked a clean inning with no hits or runs allowed while striking out one batter. The 33-year-old's velocity was a bit down despite the clean outing, so the Braves will likely want to see more from him […]

Mychal Givens Starts Rehab Assignment Friday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (knee) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Friday. Givens has yet to pitch in the big leagues this year for Baltimore due to left-knee inflammation, but he's getting closer to making his 2023 debut. While the 32-year-old right-hander probably won't need to spend a ton […]

Travis Jankowski Targeting A Friday Return

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski (hip) felt he was in "a good spot" on Thursday after leaving Wednesday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds with left-hip tightness. Jankowski said a trip to the injured list is "unlikely" and thinks he'll be an option to return to Friday's lineup. "Maybe one day I'll learn. But I […]

Josh Jung Expected To Return Friday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (hand) was hit in the left hand by a pitch on Wednesday and was held out of Thursday's game, but manager Bruce Bochy expects Jung to try and push his way into Friday's lineup. Bochy said the decision would come down to the medical staff. Ezequiel Duran started at […]

J.D. Martinez Not Expected To Play Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) is still dealing with a lower-back issue and isn't expected to play for the series opener on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Martinez will be missing his fourth straight game this week and hasn't even swung a bat in a few days, so this is trending […]

Will Smith Likely To Return Friday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (concussion) will likely return from the injured list on Friday night as the team's designated hitter against the St. Louis Cardinals with J.D. Martinez still dealing with a lower-back issue. As long as Smith comes out of his live batting practice session on Friday without any setbacks, he will […]

Michael Harris II Reinstated From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Michael Harris II (back) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The Braves also reinstated outfielder Eli White from the paternity list and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett, while outfielder Nick Solak was optioned to Gwinnett after Thursday's game. Harris should be back in Atlanta's starting lineup on Friday against […]

Lions Receiving Trade Calls On D'Andre Swift

The Detroit Lions are receiving trade calls on running back D'Andre Swift, whose representatives have been in contact with the team about potentially moving to a new team, according to sources. The Lions took talented Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 12 overall in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft, and now […]

Davis Mills, Case Keenum To Compete For Backup Job

Houston Texans quarterbacks Davis Mills and Case Keenum are expected to compete for the backup job this summer after the team took C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. There's no guarantee that the Texans will feel that Stroud is ready to start […]

Falcons Think Highly Of Bijan Robinson

The Atlanta Falcons took University of Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth overall pick in Round 1 of Thursday night's NFL draft. "Bijan's more than a running back. He's an impact football player," head coach Arthur Smith said. "We just feel he's an explosive weapon. He's a home run hitter however he gets […]

Steelers Getting Calls For No. 32 Pick

The Pittsburgh Steelers' phone was already ringing for the No. 32 overall pick before Round 1 of this year's NFL draft ended on Thursday night, according to sources. Multiple teams made calls to teams at the bottom of the first round and were believed to be targeting University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. The bidding […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Projected To Be Lions' Lead Back

The Detroit Lions surprisingly took Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 overall pick in the first round of Thursday night's NFL draft. How he fits in Detroit's backfield will be interesting with D'Andre Swift and David Montgomery already in the fold. It's hard to know exactly what the team's long-term play is, […]

Phillies Think Taijuan Walker Will Make His Next Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (forearm) played catch and saw a doctor on Thursday, and it was determined that an MRI exam wasn't necessary after Walker left his outing early on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners with right forearm tightness. The Phillies think he'll make his next start on Monday against the Los Angeles […]

Will Smith Could Come Off Injured List Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said "there's a chance" that catcher Will Smith (concussion) could be activated from the injured list to serve as the designated hitter on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals if he comes out of his simulated-game at-bats on Friday afternoon in good shape. Smith hasn't played since April 12 […]