Titans Could Turn To Will Levis Early In 2023

For now, Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is the starter, Malik Willis is the backup and rookie second-rounder Will Levis is the No. 3. But once the season starts, it makes sense for Levis to be the top backup. Ideally, Levis can learn behind Tannehill for a year before the Titans let Tannehill walk next […]

Dolphins Decline Options On Austin Jackson, Noah Igbinoghene

The Miami Dolphins decided not to pick up the fifth-year options of offensive lineman Austin Jackson and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene on Tuesday, according to a source. The Dolphins took Jackson with the 18th overall pick in 2020 and Igbinoghene with the 30th overall pick in the same draft. Jackson served as the team's left tackle […]

Jets Decline Fifth-Year Option On Mekhi Becton

The New York Jets declined the fifth-year option of offensive tackle Mekhi Becton by the deadline on Tuesday, according to sources. This move doesn't come as a surprise to anyone after the former 11th overall pick in 2020 missed all of last season after injuring his kneecap in training camp. The 24-year-old apparently is in […]

Salvador Perez Leaves Game With Finger Contusion

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (finger) was removed from Tuesday's game early against the Baltimore Orioles with a left middle-finger contusion, and he's being listed as day-to-day. He was hit on his middle finger on a backswing by outfielder Anthony Santander in the eighth inning and was forced to depart. It doesn't sound like […]

Lou Trivino To Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced on Tuesday that relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Trivino will require right-elbow reconstruction and will miss the rest of this season and likely the first half of next season after recently suffering a setback with his right elbow. There's a good […]

Liam Hendriks To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks will head out on a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday, a week shy of four months since announcing his cancer diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. It's great news for Hendriks and the White Sox, but there's still no timetable for when he might make his 2023 debut after being […]

Jose Altuve Fields Ground Balls Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) fielded ground balls at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, his first baseball activities since having surgery to fix a fractured right thumb in late March. He was scheduled to visit with a doctor on Tuesday to gauge the progress on his broken right thumb. There's still no timetable […]

Luis Garcia Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros placed starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right-elbow discomfort and recalled left-hander Matt Gage from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. It comes just a day after right-handed starter Jose Urquidy (shoulder) landed on the IL with right-shoulder inflammation. The Houston Chronicle's Danielle Lerner […]

Garrett Cooper Still Out Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Bryce Elder. Cooper had stomach issues on Sunday and was pulled from that contest early, and apparently he's still not feeling well enough to play. With the 32-year-old out of action, Yuli Gurriel will […]

Andrew Benintendi Returns Against Twins

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins, playing left field and hitting second in the lineup. It will be Benintendi's first game action since leaving last Friday's contest early after he was hit by a pitch in the elbow. […]

Josh Lowe Sitting Again On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's a bad sign that Lowe has been on the bench for the Rays in three of their last six games, all against right-handed opponents. There just isn't enough playing time to go around for the 25-year-old […]

Travis d'Arnaud Continues To Recover From Concussion

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (concussion), who has had four concussions, remains on the injured list while recovering from his latest head injury on April 8 during a collision at the plate. d'Arnaud has dealt with serious headaches, and the Braves aren't pushing him to get back sooner than recommended. He's getting closer to a […]

Louie Varland To Start Wednesday Against Chicago

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Louie Varland is scheduled to take Tyler Mahle's (elbow) spot in the starting rotation and is listed as the team's starter on Wednesday versus the Chicago White Sox. Varland, the team's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making his second start this year after giving up three runs on […]

Yandy Diaz Back Against Pirates

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, starting at first base and batting leadoff against right-hander Roansy Contreras. The 31-year-old leadoff man missed the team's last two games with soreness in his left shoulder, but it was a minor issue and […]

Avisail Garcia Lands On IL, Marlins Call Up Xavier Edwards

The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) on the 10-day injured list with back tightness on Tuesday and called up infield prospect Xavier Edwards from the minors in a corresponding move. Perhaps this is good news for Garcia, as he can get some rest after starting 2023 with a putrid .188/.243/.333 slash line with […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup and in his customary leadoff spot on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara. Acuna had an injury scare in his first at-bat in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday when he was hit by a pitch on […]

Bills Sign Poona Ford To One-Year Deal

The Buffalo Bills signed former Seattle Seahawks nose tackle Poona Ford to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to sources. Ford was one of the top free agents available, and he ends up turning down more money elsewhere to try and win a Super Bowl ring in Buffalo. It's a huge post-draft addition for […]

Chiefs Officially Re-Sign Jerick McKinnon

The Kansas City Chiefs officially re-signed running back Jerick McKinnon to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. In his second year with the Chiefs in 2022, McKinnon played an important role in KC's offense on the way to winning a Super Bowl ring. He led the team with nine touchdown receptions and […]

Chiefs Decline Fifth-Year Option On Clyde Edwards-Helaire

As expected, the Kansas City Chiefs declined running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire's fifth-year option this week, according to a league source. Edwards-Helaire has been a bust since being taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. CEH would have had a salary of roughly $5.46 million for 2024 if the option had been picked […]

Lions Begin Discussing Extension With Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions are in the early stages of talking about a contract extension for quarterback Jared Goff, according to general manager Brad Holmes. "We've had internal dialogue there, and we've had dialogue with his agent. And we're in a good place right now," Holmes said. Just a couple weeks ago, Goff said he hadn't […]

Ross Stripling Strikes Out Five In Monday's Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ross Stripling picked up a no-decision in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros when he allowed two runs on five hits while walking none and striking out five over his five innings of work. Stripling has now had back-to-back impressive starts for the Gigantes. Three of his six appearances […]

Drew Rucinski To Make Another Start Thursday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Drew Rucinski is slated to make another start for the team on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Rookie right-hander Mason Miller will get the nod on Tuesday, while left-hander JP Sears will toe the rubber for Oakland on Wednesday. In his first major-league appearance since 2018 with the Miami Marlins, Rucinski got […]

Joc Pederson Goes Deep In Loss To Astros

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson hit his third home run of the season on Monday night in a losing effort against the Houston Astros in a 7-3 ballgame. Pederson finished the contest 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk. It was nice to see the 31-year-old veteran left-handed slugger clear the […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Sixth Homer Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. stayed hot in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros by going 2-for-3 with his sixth home run of the season, an RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Wade is currently riding a modest six-game hitting streak that has brought his season slash line up to […]

Tim Anderson Returning From IL, Billy Hamilton Coming Up

The Chicago White Sox will activate shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) and infielder Hanser Alberto (quadriceps) from the injured list on Tuesday, with outfielder Billy Hamilton also getting called up from Triple-A Charlotte. Infielder Lenyn Sosa will be optioned to Charlotte after hitting .151/.167/.245 in 16 games. Anderson's return will move Elvis Andrus back to second […]

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. […]