Ravens Expected To Draft A Kicker

Given the situation surrounding Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker this offseason, head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged that the team will most likely be targeting a kicker in the upcoming NFL draft in April. "It's something we have to do, no matter what, at this point in time. You always got to do your due diligence. […]

Ravens Expect Mark Andrews Back In 2025

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said there aren't any guarantees, but "I do fully expect Mark Andrews to play for us next year. He's just too good of a player." Harbaugh said he's been in touch with Andrews this offseason and that he's in a good place after a costly fumble and a dropped […]

Ravens Have Had Early Extension Talks With Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens have had early contract-extension talks with quarterback Lamar Jackson, and head coach John Harbaugh said that when a deal does get completed, Jackson will become the highest-paid player in NFL history. It's not that big of a surprise after Jackson came close to winning his third MVP award in 2024. The four-time […]

Deadline Coming For Brandon Aiyuk

The San Francisco 49ers owe wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) a $22.85 million bonus if he's on their roster on April 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Once the 49ers pay that bonus, any potential trade talks this offseason for Aiyuk would be off and he'd be expected to spend the 2025 season with the […]

Josh Jung Going On Injured List With Neck Spasms

The Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland reports that Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (neck) is going on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with neck spasms that kept him from playing in Saturday's win over the visiting Boston Red Sox. Jung also dealt with neck stiffness at the end of spring training and was […]

Jordan Walker Resting On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will get hit first day off of the season on Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium. Lars Nootbaar is in right field and batting leadoff again, while Brendan Donovan will start in left field and bat third against Twins right-hander Bailey Ober. The 22-year-old Walker might […]

Albert Suarez Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Sunday that they have placed right-hander Albert Suarez (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 29) with right-shoulder inflammation and have selected the contract of right-hander Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Suarez, 35, lost out on the No. 5 rotation spot out of spring […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Riding Pine To Start Sunday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the starting lineup on Sunday for the series finale at loanDepot Park against the Miami Marlins. Jared Triolo will make the start at the hot corner and will bat seventh against Marlins right-hander Max Meyer. Through the first three games of the 2025 season, Hayes, who […]

Graham Pauley, Kyle Stowers Sitting Against A Lefty

With Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney starting the series finale on Sunday at loanDepot Park against the hosting Miami Marlins, both third baseman Graham Pauley and outfielder Kyle Stowers will start on the bench. Jonah Bride will make the start at third base and will hit fifth, while Javier Sanoja is starting in left field […]

Matt Mervis Starting On Bench For Series Finale

Miami Marlins designated hitter Matt Mervis will take a seat on the bench to start Sunday's series finale against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates at loanDepot Park with left-hander Andrew Heaney on the mound. With another southpaw starting for the Bucs, the lefty-hitting Mervis will start on the bench for the second straight game. In the […]

Jose Ramirez Out Of Sunday's Lineup, Considered Day-To-Day

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (wrist) is absent from the series finale on Sunday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium after he suffered a sprained right wrist on a stolen-base attempt in the third inning of Saturday's game. The good news is that manager Stephen Vogt said Ramirez is just day-to-day, […]

Joey Bart Out On Sunday Against Marlins

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart will take a seat on Sunday for the series finale against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. With Bart resting, Endy Rodriguez will do the catching for left-hander Andrew Heaney and will bat sixth against Marlins right-hander Max Meyer. This will be Bart's first day off of the year after […]

Texans Sign E.J. Speed To One-Year Deal

The Houston Texans are signing former Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed to a one-year, $5 million deal on Saturday, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Speed will head to Houston after spending six seasons with the Colts. The 29-year-old former fifth-rounder (164th overall) in 2019 out of Tarleton State had a career year in 2024 […]

Bills, Christian Benford Reach Agreement On Four-Year Extension

The Buffalo Bills and cornerback Christian Benford reached an agreement on a four-year, $76 million contract extension on Saturday, according to Benford's management. Benford will stick around in Buffalo for another four years after Buffalo made him a sixth-round selection (185th overall) in the 2022 NFL draft out of Villanova. The 24-year-old defensive back has […]

Heliot Ramos Hitting Leadoff Against Lefty

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos, who homered out of the fifth spot in the batting order on Opening Day on Thursday, is starting in left field and batting leadoff on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Nick Lodolo at Great American Ball Park. Left-handed hitters Mike Yastrzemski and LaMonte Wade Jr. will start […]

Spencer Steer Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/corner infielder Spencer Steer is out of the team's starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park. Despite an off day on Friday, Steer will take a seat for Game 2 of the regular season following an 0-for-4 performance on Opening Day on Thursday in which […]

Gleyber Torres Dealing With Rib Pain

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (rib) said that he's had some rib pain over the last few days and felt more sore than normal on Friday, especially on his home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which was an unusual swing on a pitch way inside, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Torres tried to […]

Lars Nootbaar Back In Leadoff Spot For Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is starting in left field and is back in the leadoff spot for the team's second game of the season on Saturday against the visiting Minnesota Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan at Busch Stadium. As a result, shortstop Masyn Winn will hit ninth for the second game in a […]

Yoan Moncada Making Angels Debut On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada (thumb) is making his season debut for the Angels at third base and is batting fifth on Saturday against his former team, the Chicago White Sox, and right-hander Jonathan Cannon at Rate Field. The Cuban switch-hitter has never faced Cannon in his MLB career. The 29-year-old was held out […]

Rays Place Josh Lowe On 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right-oblique strain and recalled outfielder Jake Mangum from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Lowe strained his oblique on a single up the middle in the team's Opening Day […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resumes Hitting

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows), who is dealing with torn tendons in both of his elbows, has resumed hitting indoors following several rounds of platelet-rich plasma treatments, according to manager Aaron Boone. "It's been a good couple of weeks," Boone said. It's good news and a step in the right direction […]

Paul Goldschmidt Leading Off On Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is starting at first base and batting leadoff for the team's second game of the regular season on Saturday at Yankee Stadium against the Milwaukee Brewers and left-hander Nestor Cortes. Catcher Austin Wells was the team's leadoff hitter on Opening Day against Milwaukee on Thursday, but Goldy will […]

Gleyber Torres Homers, Departs Early With Side Injury

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) hit a solo home run in the third inning of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, but he was then pulled in the sixth inning due to a side injury. Torres was seen grabbing at his left side while rounding the bases after his […]

Josh Jung Pulled Early On Friday With Neck Stiffness

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (neck) was removed from Friday's win over the visiting Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field early due to neck stiffness, according to MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Jung's neck stiffened up on him during a play in the field, and he was replaced by Josh Smith. Before leaving, the 27-year-old […]

Lions Re-Sign Kayode Awosika

The Detroit Lions announced on Friday that they re-signed offensive lineman Kayode Awosika to an undisclosed deal. Awosika will return to Detroit for his fourth season in 2025 after serving as a rotational offensive lineman with the team since 2022. The 26-year-old offensive guard went undrafted out of Buffalo but made his NFL debut in […]

Jets Re-Sign Irvin Charles

The New York Jets re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Irvin Charles (knee) to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Charles will return to the Jets in 2025, although it's highly unlikely he'll be ready for training camp this summer or the start of the regular season after tearing his ACL in Week 14 of last year. […]

Tetairoa McMillan Scheduled To Visit With Panthers

Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who is regarded as one of the top pass-catchers in this year's NFL draft class, has a top-30 visit scheduled with the Carolina Panthers, a league source told The Athletic's Joe Person. McMillan, 21, is expected to be the first receiver off the board in April's draft, as he has […]

Ravens Reach Three-Year Contract Extension With John Harbaugh

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Friday that they reached a three-year contract extension with head coach John Harbaugh. The new deal will keep the 62-year-old in Baltimore through the 2028 season. He was entering the final year of his previous contract that he had signed back in March of 2022, and it will continue a […]

Clayton Kershaw To Face Hitters On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (knee, toe) said he will face hitters on Saturday for the first time since having surgery on his left knee and left big toe, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Kershaw remains on the same timeline and said he wants to be pitching in games (rehab or otherwise) around […]

Tigers Acquire Brewer Hicklen From Brewers

The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that they acquired outfielder Brewer Hicklen from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. The Tigers have optioned Hicklen to Triple-A Toledo. In a corresponding move to create room on the 40-man roster, Detroit moved right-hander Ty Madden (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Hicklen, 29, was a […]