Leody Taveras Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday night. Taveras suffered a left oblique strain around a month ago in spring training, but he's nearing his 2023 debut for the Rangers, barring a setback in the minors. While it's a late start for the 24-year-old, he […]

Collin McHugh Put On Injured List, Jared Shuster Recalled

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-hander Jared Shuster from the minors in a corresponding move. McHugh had thrown 3 2/3 innings out of the bullpen for the Braves in three appearances in the early going, allowing an earned run […]

Mets To Call Up Francisco Alvarez On Friday

The New York Mets plan to call up catching prospect Francisco Alvarez before their home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday, according to a source. It's unclear how the playing time between Alvarez and Tomas Nido will shake out, but Mets officials were consistent during training camp that if Alvarez was in the majors […]

Jaquelin Roy To Have Private Workout With Saints

Louisiana State University defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy will have a private workout with the New Orleans Saints. Roy previously met with the Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles in the pre-draft process. He's projected to be taken in the third or fourth round of this year's draft after having played over 31 games and […]

Zay Flowers Visiting With Patriots

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers is visiting with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to a source. Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones and edge rusher Nolan Smith are also having top-30 visits with the Patriots on Thursday. The Patriots had Flowers "spend the day learning the offense with offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien on […]

Will Levis Works Out For Colts

University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday. General manager Chris Ballard, head coach Shane Steichen, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, QBs coach Cam Turner, assistant GM Ed Dodds and college director Matt Terpening were all in attendance. Indy has the No. 4 overall pick in this year's draft, […]

Corey Peters Hangs Up His Cleats

Long-time, respected defensive tackle Corey Peters officially announced his retirement on Thursday after a 12-year career that included long stints with the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals. The 34-year-old veteran was originally a third-round selection by the Falcons in 2010 out of Kentucky. He spent the first five years of his career in Atlanta before […]

Darnell Wright To Visit With Bills

University of Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright will have a top-30 visit with the Buffalo Bills. Wright is visiting with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday. In addition to the Packers and Bills, Wright has visited with the Chicago Bears. In total, he's expected to make nearly 20 visits ahead of this month's NFL draft. […]

Joey Porter Jr. Visiting With Ravens Thursday

Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, according to a source. Porter also visited the Pittsburgh Steelers recently and is also set to visit with the Las Vegas Raiders as part of his pre-draft schedule this month. The 22-year-old is considered one of the best cornerback prospects in […]

Jaguars Restructure Rayshawn Jenkins' Contract

The Jacksonville Jaguars restructured safety Rayshawn Jenkins' contract on Thursday to open up $5.1 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season. The Jags converted $6.4 million of his base salary into a signing bonus after the 29-year-old defensive back signed a four-year, $35 million deal with the team in 2021. Jenkins had his […]

Jets Sign Tim Boyle To One-Year Deal

The New York Jets signed veteran free-agent quarterback Tim Boyle to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Boyle will be reunited with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who served as an offensive coordinator previously with the Green Bay Packers. The Jets also have former first-rounder Zach Wilson as a backup option in […]

Jorge Polanco Starting Rehab Assignment Thursday

Minnesota Twins middle infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Low-A Fort Myers on Thursday. He is scheduled to start at second base and bat second in the lineup. Barring a setback with Fort Myers, Polanco could be activated from the injured list to make his 2023 debut with the Twins […]

Omar Narvaez Put On Injured List, Could Miss 8-9 Weeks

Updating a previous report, New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) underwent tests on Thursday morning that showed a medium- to high-grade strain of his left calf. He will be put on the injured list, and a typical return to play for this type of injury is around eight to nine weeks. It's a tough […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Says He's Ready To Go

Miami Marlins second baseman/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder), who suffered a stinger in his right shoulder on Wednesday, texted manager Skip Schumaker after the game that he was ready to go for Thursday's series opener against the New York Mets. Thursday's game against New York has been postponed, so Chisholm will get an extra day […]

Thairo Estrada Returns For Giants

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada (calf) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn, starting at shortstop and hitting eighth in the batting order. Estrada was held out of the lineup for a few days after fouling a ball off his left calf on Monday, […]

Omar Narvaez Could Go On Injured List

The feeling around the New York Mets clubhouse on Thursday morning was that catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) would probably need a stint on the injured list after leaving Wednesday's game with discomfort in his left calf. "I felt tightness," Narvaez said. "I'd rather call it for a day and be safe for the next day. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Goes Deep In Minor-League Game

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-2 with a home run, RBI, two runs scored, two walks and a strikeout for Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday night while playing right field. Tatis is biding his time in the minors until he completes the rest of his suspension. He'll be eligible to make his […]

Yoan Moncada Takes A Seat Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the San Francisco Giants in the matinee game. It's just a normal day of rest for Moncada, who has been excellent for his fantasy managers to start the season. In his first six games played, he's gone 11-for-25 (.440) with four […]

George Springer Resting Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals. Springer will get his first day off of the 2023 season in the matinee game. With Springer taking a seat, Cavan Biggio is getting the start in right field and is hitting eighth in the lineup […]

Panthers Sign Kamu Grugier-Hill

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill to an undisclosed deal earlier this week. Grugier-Hill will give the Panthers more defensive depth and a top-end special teams player. The 28-year-old former sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2016 out of Eastern Illinois has played in 98 games in his seven-year career, including […]

Jaguars Sign Josh Wells

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Josh Wells to an undisclosed deal earlier this week, according to the team. The 32-year-old spent the last four seasons with the Buccaneers after starting his career with the Jaguars in 2014 as an undrafted free agent. Wells spent five years in Jacksonville before heading […]

Jaguars Sign Chandler Brewer

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed former Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Chandler Brewer to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Brewer entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Rams in 2019 out of Middle Tennessee State, and he's played two seasons with LA (2019 and 2022), appearing in 13 games and starting four games […]

Yodny Cajuste Signs Free-Agent Tender

New England Patriots offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste signed his restricted free-agent tender on Wednesday that is worth $2.743 million. Cajuste will return to New England for a third season after playing in 10 games (three starts) for the Patriots in 2022 in his second NFL season. He was forced to miss seven games last year […]

Devon Witherspoon Impresses During Private Workout

University of Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon impressed NFL scouts during a private workout on Wednesday, running a 4.42-second 40-yard dash. The 5-foot-11, 181-pound defensive back is one of the best prospects in this year's draft. He was unable to work out at the NFL combine or during his school's Pro Day on March 10 due […]

Hendon Hooker To Visit With Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to meet with University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker next week, according to multiple reports. The Buccaneers signed Baker Mayfield in free agency and also have Kyle Trask after Tom Brady's retirement, but they may not be done adding to the position. However, Hooker is recovering from a torn […]

Patriots Interested In Drafting Blue-Chip Back

The Athletic's Jeff Howe writes that the New England Patriots have quietly shown interest in adding another blue-chip back in this year's draft as they build their running game around Rhamondre Stevenson. There are really only two blue-chip backs in this year's draft in Texas' Bijan Robinson (projected first-rounder) and Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs, who is […]

Patriots Not Shopping Mac Jones

The New England Patriots haven't approached teams with the idea of trading quarterback Mac Jones, according to several high-ranking executives from QB-needy teams in both the AFC and NFC. Although Jones' relationship with head coach Bill Belichick might be rocky after last year's disappointing season, the Patriots might just be gauging Jones' value on the […]

Josh Donaldson's Injury Not Expected To Be Serious

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said, "I don't think it's too severe" when asked about third baseman Josh Donaldson's (hamstring) injury. Donaldson was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with right hamstring tightness and could have an MRI exam on Thursday, but the injury doesn't appear to be very severe. The Yankees […]

Carlos Estevez Was Rested Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that he wanted relief pitcher Carlos Estevez to have another day off on Wednesday since he had pitched on Sunday and Monday. It's why Jose Quijada picked up the save in the 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. When he's available, Estevez is going to be […]

Aaron Ashby To Have Surgery Friday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will have arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Friday that will keep him out until late in the season, at best, according to manager Craig Counsell. Ashby suffered a slight labral tear in his shoulder in February and landed on the 15-day injured to open the 2023 campaign, […]