Justin Jefferson Tells Reporters He Will Be At Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was not present for OTAs two weeks ago and has not been present at the voluntary portions of the offseason as he is angling for a contract extension. He did show up to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and took some time to talk with reporters after the session. When […]

Ezequiel Duran Hits Three-Run Homer Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Ezequiel Duran went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in 12 innings on Monday. Duran ripped a three-run shot off of Angels starter Tyler Anderson in the second inning. The blast traveled 421 feet and had an exit velocity of 103.9 MPH. Duran is […]

Spencer Torkelson Homers, Hits Walk-Off Single Monday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 3-for-6 with a homer and three RBI in a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings on Monday. Torkelson played the hero on Monday as his two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth put the Tigers within one run of tying the game. He then […]

Brad Keller To Throw Bullpen On Thursday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on June 15 as he works his way back from right shoulder impingement syndrome. The Royals are expected to decide upon his next steps upon the conclusion of the BP session on Thursday. Keller is progressing toward a rehab assignment and […]

Amir Garrett Throws Bullpen On Monday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Amir Garrett (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Monday and is slated to throw live batting practice on June 15. Garrett has been on the injured list retroactive to May 29 with pain in his throwing elbow. The veteran lefty has made 23 appearances for the Royals in 2023, posting a […]

Kyle Isbel Heading On Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (hamstring) will head to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. Isbel injured his left hamstring back on May 4 while running out a bunt for a base hit. Kansas City plans to have him spend a couple of weeks with Omaha until he's 100%. Isbel will […]

Marcell Ozuna Has Right Wrist Contusion After Hit By Pitch

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (wrist) was hit by a pitch on Monday night and was removed from the game. The Braves later announced on Twitter that Ozuna has a right-wrist contusion and the move to pull him from the game was precautionary, as they are calling the outfielder day-to-day after […]

Robbie Ray Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Seattle Mariners shifted left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Ray had Tommy John surgery in May and will not be returning to the mound until the 2024 season at the earliest, making this just a procedural move to open up a spot for Ty Adcock to […]

Trevor Story Could Be Able To Play The Field By August

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) told reporters that he could be able to play the field as soon as August. Story could return from the injured list sooner as just a DH, although he and the team are still deciding which way they want to proceed with his return. The veteran infielder had […]

Wander Franco Not Starting Against Oakland Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is not in the starting lineup ahead of his team's Monday game against the Oakland A's. Franco will start off the game on the bench while Taylor Walls will get the start at shortstop and bat seventh. It appears that Franco is just getting a breather as the Rays […]

Dalvin Cook Released By Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook are parting ways, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Twitter. The Vikings/Cook split was rumored for much of the offseason with Minnesota initially trying to find a trade partner for the four-time Pro Bowler. Instead, they will cut him loose, leaving Cook free to sign […]

Allen Robinson II Taking Part In 11-On-11 Drills

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II (foot) has been able to participate in team drills over the past week. Robinson had surgery to repair a broken foot and began the offseason working individually. Last week he began working in on 11-on-11 team drills. The Steelers traded for Robinson in April and are expecting to […]

Amari Cooper Participates In 11-On-11 Drills Tuesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (abdomen) took part in 11-on-11 drills in Tuesday's OTAs. Cooper had core muscle surgery in February after playing through the issue for part of the 2022 season. His ability to participate fully on Tuesday is a good sign as he should be able to open training camp. Cooper is […]

Zay Flowers Suffers Minor Injury In Tuesday OTAs

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers suffered a "minor tweak" during OTAs on Tuesday, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens presumably are just being cautious with their first-round rookie as they gear up for a revamped passing attack under new OC Todd Monken in 2023. According to Harbaugh, Flowers is expected to be […]

DeWayne McBride Signs Rookie Contract

Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride signed his rookie deal on Tuesday after the team selected him in the seventh round of the 2023 draft. McBride's signing means that the Vikings have now signed all six of their rookie picks from the draft. The running back out of UAB could have a role behind Alexander […]

Aaron Nola Takes No-Hitter Into Seventh Inning

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola allowed three unearned runs on one hit over seven innings in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Nola struck out 12 and walked three while taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning in the win. The 30-year-old notched 21 swinging strikes and a 36% CSW in the […]

Trea Turner Homers Twice Monday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 4-for-5 with two homers, three runs, and three RBI in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Turner's big night included a solo homer in the third and fifth innings, with the first one traveling 420 feet and having an exit velocity of 105.4 MPH and the […]

Brayan Bello Picks Up Quality Start Monday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello allowed three runs on six hits over six innings in a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. He struck out five and walked one on 100 pitches in the outing. Despite the quality start, Bello was credited with the loss. The young hurler has been solid […]

Shane McClanahan Picks Up MLB-Best Ninth Win

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan continued his dominance on the mound on Monday in a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. McClanahan allowed one run on five hits over six innings while striking out five and walking two. The win improves the southpaw's record to 9-1 on the year, to go along with […]

Chris Murphy To Be Called Up Tuesday

The Boston Red Sox plan to call up left-hander Chris Murphy on Tuesday. Murphy is expected to get a start against the Cleveland Guardians later this week while also being available out of the bullpen on Tuesday, if needed. Murphy has made nine starts for the Red Sox in Triple-A Worcester this season, posting a […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Sore Knee

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to right knee irritation. Senzel was initially in the lineup for Cincy's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers but was held out due to the issue and was replaced in left field by T.J. Hopkins. The injury to Senzel does not appear […]

Trent Grisham Scratched Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (back) was scratched from his team's lineup ahead of a Monday night matchup against the Chicago Cubs. Grisham is dealing with back spasms, which will hold him out of the series opener against the Cubs. The Padres will turn to Fernando Tatis Jr. in center field while Brandon Dixon […]

Michael Carter Could Bounce Back In 2023

New York Jets running back Michael Carter's numbers took a step back in 2022 after he turned in a solid effort in his rookie season. According to the Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt, the Jets believe that a bounce-back season is in store for Carter in 2023. With rookie star Breece Hall likely to be eased back […]

Breece Hall Might Not Be Ready For The Start Of Training Camp

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) continues to work his way back from a torn ACL suffered last year in his rookie season. Hall had surgery on his knee about six months ago. According to the Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt, it would be a surprise if Hall was ready for Day 1 of training […]

Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask Splitting First-Team Reps This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear ready to hold a true quarterback competition to decide who will take over as QB1 after Tom Brady's retirement. Both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask have been splitting first-team reps this offseason, with both getting equal reps according to head coach Todd Bowles. While neither signal-caller is a very inspiring […]

Chuba Hubbard Could Serve As Carolina's Short-Yardage RB

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard could serve as the team's short-yardage back in 2023, according to the Athletic's Joe Person. Person listed "power back" as one of the Panthers' roster holes heading into training camp as Carolina doesn't really have a big, bruising running back on the roster. That could open up short yardage […]

Brock Purdy Expected To Be Ready By The Start Of The Season

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) is expected to be around 100% by the start of the 2023 regular season, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Purdy tore his right ulnar collateral ligament in last year's NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles and had the ligament surgically repaired this offseason. With Purdy sidelined, Trey […]

Justin Jefferson Not At OTAs

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is absent from voluntary organized team activities this week, according to reports. Head coach Kevin O'Connell discussed Jefferson's absence with reporters, stating that he has been speaking with the star receiver regularly and that he hopes to see Jefferson "as soon as possible." The Vikings have a mandatory minicamp […]

J.D. Davis Scores Twice Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI in a 14-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Davis also walked twice and stole a base in the blowout win over the Pirates. The veteran's two-hit performance raises his batting average to .278 to go along with nine […]

Pavin Smith Hits Three-Run Home Run Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Smith's blast came as part of a five-run second inning to help power Arizona to the win. The shot traveled 426 feet and had an exit velocity of 105.6 MPH. Smith is hitting just […]