Jonathan Loaisiga "Looks Outstanding"

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Jonathan Loaisiga "looks outstanding" this spring, according to manager Aaron Boone. Loaisiga had the distinction of being the slowest pitcher in baseball last year with nobody on base, but this year he'll be forced to speed up with the new pitch clock in play. He had a 7.02 ERA over […]

Andrew McCutchen Playing Against Blue Jays

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (hand) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, and he's serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. McCutchen left Sunday's game early against the Minnesota Twins due to hand soreness, but it was merely […]

Whit Merrifield Back In Grapefruit League Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup for the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller. He's starting at second base and batting leadoff. Merrifield suffered a right quadriceps injury last Thursday and hasn't played in a spring game since as a […]

Oswald Peraza Expected To Return Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza (foot) is dealing with a minor foot injury in camp and is expected to return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday, according to sources. Peraza is battling for the starting shortstop gig in spring training this year with fellow prospect Anthony Volpe and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The 22-year-old […]

Tony Gonsolin Has An Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) is being listed as day-to-day with a left ankle sprain that he suffered during drills in spring training on Monday, and he won't make his scheduled Cactus League start on Wednesday. Gonsolin has a noticeable limp, although this injury shouldn't cause him to miss Opening Day later […]

Wanya Morris Suffers Hamstring Strain

University of Oklahoma offensive tackle Wanya Morris (hamstring) suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain while running the 40-yard dash during the NFL combine in Indianapolis, according to a source. He's expected to face a three- to four-week recovery timeline, and it's unclear if he'll be able to work out for scouts at his school's […]

Richard Gouraige Sits Out Of Combine

University of Florida offensive tackle Richard Gouraige (ankle) woke up with a swollen ankle on Sunday after a pain-tolerance test created an injury, according to sources. As a result, he wasn't able to take part in any on-field drills during the combine in Indianapolis. It's a missed opportunity for Gouraige to impress scouts before April's […]

Zack Kuntz Impresses At Combine

Old Dominion tight end Zack Kuntz (knee) impressed during the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Saturday and became the tallest player ever (6-foot-7) to jump 40 inches. He also ran a 4.55-second 40-yard dash, which is incredible considering he had surgery late this year to fix a dislocated kneecap. Kuntz was fully cleared to take […]

Dontayvion Wicks Suffers Minor Injury At Combine

University of Virginia wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (hip) tweaked his hip flexor while running the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Saturday and shut it down for the day, according to a source. The good news is that his injury isn't considered serious, so it shouldn't negatively affect his draft stock in […]

Cameron Latu Doesn't Take Part In Combine

University of Alabama tight end and Senior Bowl standout Cameron Latu (hamstring) didn't take part in the NFL combine on Saturday after he tweaked his hamstring earlier in the week, according to sources. Latu will do everything at his school's pro day on March 23, and his hamstring injury shouldn't negatively affect his draft stock […]

Jayden Reed Battling Eye Infection

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (eye) was battling a severe eye infection during last week's NFL combine, one so bad that his infected eye was almost fully closed. Despite the eye issue, he decided to compete on the same stage as every other player during the combine. Reed ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, had […]

Jalin Hyatt Suffers Hamstring Tightness At Combine

University of Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (hamstring), who ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine on Saturday, felt tightness in his hamstring while doing positional work, according to sources. He was forced to shut things down out of caution and will be ready for his school's pro day on March 30. Hyatt […]

Hendon Hooker Expected To Be Ready For 2023 Opener

University of Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee), who tore his ACL last November, received positive medical reports at the NFL combine in Indianapolis last week, according to sources. He is three months removed from surgery and is on track to be ready for the 2023 regular season opener. The 25-year-old unexpectedly took it slow at […]

Luke Musgrave Receives Full Medical Clearance

Oregon State tight end Luke Musgrave (knee), who is one of the top players at the position in this year's draft class, received full medical clearance on his knee in Indianapolis last week during the NFL combine, according to sources. Musgrave had surgery from Dr. Neal ElAttrache last year and hasn't had any issues since. […]

Cardinals Expected To Release Rodney Hudson

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to release center Rodney Hudson, according to sources. Hudson had previously reduced his salary to $2 million, which often indicates that retirement is coming. He's expected to decide his future soon. The 33-year-old center played in his 12th NFL season in 2022, and it was his second year in the […]

Chiefs Expected To Release Frank Clark

The Kansas City Chiefs and impending free-agent defensive end Frank Clark's agent Erik Burkhardt were unable to find common ground on a reworked deal during several conversations at the NFL combine last week, and the team is now expected to release the 29-year-old. Clark is the league's all-time sack leader in the playoffs, according to […]

Titans Expected To Release Bud Dupree

The Tennessee Titans are expected to release pass-rusher Bud Dupree, according to sources. The former big-ticket free agent was due $17 million in 2023, but the Titans are going to reallocate their resources elsewhere under new general manager Ran Carthon. Dupree played in only 11 games last year and ended the year with a pectoral […]

Rams Expected To Release Leonard Floyd

The Los Angeles Rams are expected to release outside linebacker Leonard Floyd if they can't trade him first, according to league sources. Floyd has had at least nine sacks in each of the last three seasons, so he'll generate plenty of interest on the open market if he makes it there this offseason. The 30-year-old […]

Vikings Release Eric Kendricks

The Minnesota Vikings released veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Monday, according to sources. Kendricks was a first-team All-Pro in 2019 and has been one of the league's most consistently productive linebackers, but he'll be up for grabs in free agency this offseason. The 31-year-old second-rounder in 2015 also hasn't missed a game since 2017, so […]

Chiefs Won't Use Franchise Tag On Orlando Brown

The Kansas City Chiefs will not use the franchise tag on impending free-agent offensive tackle Orlando Brown, according to a source. It was expected that the Chiefs would use the franchise tag on Brown for the second straight season, but that won't happen. The Chiefs now have until March 13 to try and re-sign the […]

Nothing Imminent With Giants, Daniel Jones

Nothing appears to be imminent with the New York Giants and impending free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones as far as a long-term contract extension goes on Monday night. It sounds like it will come down to the wire on Tuesday at the deadline to use the franchise tag. According to sources, Jones' agents traveled to New […]

Giants Meet With Saquon Barkley Monday

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen briefly met with impending free-agent running back Saquon Barkley on Monday, according to sources. They had a positive meeting by all accounts, and their is continued hope from both sides that they can figure out a long-term contract extension. The goal is to get a long-term deal worked […]

Ethan Pocic May Be Headed Elsewhere

Cleveland Browns impending free-agent center Ethan Pocic, the No. 9 center in the league according to Pro Football Focus, played so well last year that he might have priced himself off the team's roster. According to Spotrac, his market will be around $7.2 million per year. The Browns also feel good about 2020 fifth-rounder Nick […]

Kareem Hunt Unlikely To Re-Sign With Browns

Cleveland Browns impending free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is unlikely to re-sign with the team after asking for a trade during training camp last summer. Along with Hunt, safety Ronnie Harrison Jr., defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and cornerback Greedy Williams are unlikely to return in free agency. Clowney's fate was sealed when he was benched […]

Deshaun Watson Open To Contract Restructure

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is open to restructuring his contract in the next week to help the team get under the 2023 salary cap and to clear space to add quality veterans in free agency or trades, according to a league source. General manager Andrew Berry mentioned at the combine last week that a […]

Edmundo Sosa Fine After Being Hit By Pitch

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa (forearm) said he's OK after being hit by a pitch on his right forearm in the Grapefruit League game on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles. He's just dealing with a little tightness after leaving the game early as a precaution. The Phillies figure to use the 27-year-old as a utility […]

Juan Soto Expected To Be Fine For World Baseball Classic

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is expected to be fine and able to play in this year's World Baseball Classic for Team Dominican Republic. Soto has dealt with some minor left calf tightness recently in spring training, but he has returned to the Cactus League lineup and is expected to report for the […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Swing By The Weekend

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on the team's radio broadcast on Sunday that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) will take some swings "maybe by next weekend." Soreness in Alvarez's left hand, which is also something he dealt with last year, has prevented him from swinging the bat in spring training to this point. […]

Kyle Hendricks Throws First Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) threw his first bullpen session on Monday since getting injured last July. Hendricks was able to air it out on Monday and said afterwards that he was feeling great. Despite the positive session, he is about a month behind and is expected to open the year on the […]

Chris Sale Goes Two Scoreless Innings In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) allowed two hits and struck out two in two scoreless innings in his Grapefruit League debut against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. It was a nice spring debut for the 33-year-old starting pitcher. He is healthy in camp, but the Red Sox were bringing him along slowly after […]