Ravens Have Tried Many Ways To Lock Up Lamar Jackson

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Baltimore Ravens have tried many ways to reach a long-term contract extension with quarterback Lamar Jackson, even offering him a deal that compares favorably to the five-year, $255 million extension the Philadelphia Eagles gave QB Jalen Hurts on Monday. With Jackson not having an agent representing him, it […]

Texans Receiving Calls For No. 2 Pick

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said at his pre-draft press conference on Monday that he has received calls from teams looking to trade up to No. 2 overall in this year's draft. "Are we open for business? We're open to listening," Caserio said. In addition to the second overall pick, the Texans have the […]

Avisail Garcia Not Starting Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. Garcia was hit by a pitch on his right wrist on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day for now. The 31-year-old could return to […]

Max Fried Activated From IL, Will Start Against Padres Monday

The Atlanta Braves reinstated left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) from the injured list on Monday and placed left-hander Lucas Luetge (bicep) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 14) in a corresponding move with left bicep inflammation. Fried injured his hamstring on Opening Day but will now return to face the San Diego Padres on […]

Guardians-Tigers Postponed Monday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers on Monday is being postponed due to inclement weather and cold temperatures. The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. The Guardians were set to start Hunter Gaddis on the mound on Monday, with left-hander Matthew Boyd opposing him on the […]

Anthony Volpe Struggling Offensively

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has been great defensively and is a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts early on, but he's also hitting just .191 with a home run and a .628 OPS through his first 47 at-bats. He also has a lot of strikeouts (16) and eight walks. It's a small […]

Yankees To Ease Josh Donaldson Back In

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) will be the team's starting third baseman when he returns from the injured list, possibly as soon as this Wednesday. However, Boone also said he will ease Donaldson back into the lineup after two weeks off, and he could cycle through the […]

Aaron Hicks In Danger Of Being Cut?

With New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) potentially returning from the injured list soon, there's an argument to be made that the Yankees should finally move on from outfielder Aaron Hicks, although the 30-year-old still has three years and $30.5 million left on his contract. He's hitting just .136 (3-for-22) with an RBI in […]

Giancarlo Stanton Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

An MRI exam on New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) showed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, according to a person with knowledge of the team's personnel decisions. Stanton was placed on the injured list on Sunday and will now miss four to six weeks, and considering his lengthy injury history, the Yankees could […]

Phillies-White Sox Postponed Monday

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox on Monday in Chicago has been postponed due to a forecast of high winds and cold temperatures. The contest will be made up as part of a straight doubleheader on Tuesday, with the first game starting at 3:10 pm CT. The White Sox were scheduled […]

Joe Musgrove Strikes Out Eight In Rehab Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder, toe) had mixed results in a minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Single-A Lake Elsinore. In five innings of work, he allowed four runs on six hits while walking none and striking out eight. Musgrove began the 2023 season on the injured list after fracturing his left […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits Another Homer In Minors

San Diego Padres outfielder/shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's game with Triple-A El Paso. Tatis is biding his time in the minors as he completes his suspension, and the 24-year-old looks to be in midseason form while hitting an absurd .515 with seven home runs, […]

Taj Bradley Likely To Start Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays added top pitching prospect Taj Bradley to their taxi squad on Monday, which likely positions him to make his second major-league start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rays also called up right-hander Cooper Criswell, optioned right-hander Trevor Kelly to the minors and moved pitcher Shawn Armstrong (neck) to the […]

Luis Severino Throws Bullpen Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw a "two-up" bullpen session on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, simulating an inning, sitting down and then returning for another inning. He suffered a right lat strain while working out after his March 21 start against the Tigers and was put on the 15-day injured list on […]

Carlos Rodon To Throw Bullpen Monday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, elbow) threw a bullpen session on April 12, which manager Aaron Boone said was "less intensity" due to back stiffness that Rodon experienced earlier in the week. He felt good on April 13, though, and was able to play catch. Rodon is scheduled to throw a "split" two-inning […]

Harrison Bader Getting Close To Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) went through an on-field workout at Yankee Stadium last Thursday, taking batting practice, running the bases, taking fly balls and ground balls and throwing to the bases. He's expected to have another similar day of workouts this week and could then start a minor-league rehab assignment. "It's right […]

Josh Donaldson Could Return Wednesday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is scheduled to play in a minor-league rehab game on Tuesday, April 18, for Double-A Somerset, and he could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, April 19. He was able to work out on the field at Yankee Stadium last Thursday, and manager Aaron […]

Pablo Lopez, Twins Closing In On Four-Year Extension

The Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Pablo Lopez are closing in on a four-year, $73.5 million contract extension on Monday, according to sources. An agreement is expected to be finalized soon. Before the extension, Lopez was set to reach free agency after the 2024 season. The Twins acquired Lopez in the offseason in a trade […]

Vikings Unlikely To Force Drafting A Quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings have closely monitored this year's quarterback class, but they have been hesitant to reveal their hand with any preferences and have yet to host a QB for a top-30 visit. They met with Kentucky's Will Levis, Florida's Anthony Richardson and UCLA's Dorian Thompson-Robinson at the scouting combine. The Vikings have an open […]

Packers Likely To Focus On D-Line, Tight End In Draft

The Green Bay Packers have spent a lot of time on the defensive linemen and tight ends in this year's draft class. They are the two clear areas of need, and the team recently had a top-30 visit with tight ends Michael Mayer (Notre Dame) and Darnell Washington (Georgia). Tight end is a priority this […]

Quinnen Williams Won't Report For Voluntary Program

New York Jets All-Pro defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will not report for the start of the team's voluntary offseason program on Monday, according to sources. The 25-year-old said at the end of last year that he wouldn't attend the voluntary program without a new contract. Williams is due $9.594 million on his fifth-year option on […]

Brock Purdy Focusing On His Rehab

Despite San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan making it clear that quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) has the inside track on the starting job in 2023, Purdy is only thinking about getting his right elbow back to full strength. He suffered a torn UCL in the NFC Championship game against […]

Evan Engram Won't Report To Voluntary Program

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram hasn't signed his franchise tender and won't report to the team's voluntary offseason program on Monday, according to sources. The Jaguars expectedly put the franchise tag on Engram after he had a career year in his first season in Jacksonville in 2022. The 28-year-old and the team still have […]

Jalen Hurts To Sign $255 Million Contract Extension

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and the team agreed to a five-year, $255 million contract extension on Monday, according to multiple reports, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. He'll receive $51 million per year in new money. The extension also includes a no-trade clause and $179.3 million guaranteed. The 24-year-old cashes in after […]

Josh Jacobs Won't Report For Voluntary Workouts

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs hasn't signed his franchise tender and won't report for the team's voluntary offseason program on Monday, according to sources. The Raiders were expected to place the franchise tag on Jacobs all along this offseason, but the 25-year-old isn't happy about it. The two sides have until the middle […]

Lamar Jackson Not Expected To Report For Voluntary Workouts

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not expected to report for the team's voluntary offseason workouts on Monday after the Ravens put the non-exclusive franchise tag on him. It shouldn't really come as a huge surprise with the two sides in a contract standoff. The Ravens and Jackson still have until the middle of July […]

Royals Put Kris Bubic On 15-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Kris Bubic (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a left flexor strain and recalled left-hander Josh Taylor from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The move comes a day after Bubic allowed five runs on 10 hits in five innings of work against the Atlanta Braves. […]

Daulton Varsho Taking A Day Off

Toronto Blue Jays catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be Varsho's first day off of the season in his first year with the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old has so far hit .264 (14-for-53) with three doubles, one home run, four RBI, three stolen […]

Edouard Julien Hitting Leadoff Against Yankees

Minnesota Twins rookie second baseman Edouard Julien is getting the nod in the leadoff spot for the Twins on Sunday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole. Julien also hit leadoff for Minnesota on Saturday and appears to be settling into the top spot in the lineup against right-handed pitchers despite getting just […]

Masataka Yoshida Hitting Sixth Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Sunday against left-hander Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels in the series finale. Yoshida battled some hamstring tightness earlier this week, but he's back in the lineup and ready to go against a left-hander on Sunday. […]