NFL Not Looking To Ban The "Tush Push"

NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent doesn't think the "tush push," a quarterback-sneak tactic that the Philadelphia Eagles have perfected in short-yardage situations, should be banned. "Don't punish a team that strategically does it well," Vincent said. He said that the NFL competition committee didn't even discuss the tush push when it […]

Shane Bieber To Make Spring Debut Saturday

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber is scheduled to make his spring training debut on Saturday in a Cactus League matchup with the Kansas City Royals. The right-hander was the subject of some trade speculation last season and into the offseason but has ultimately remained with the Guardians. It was a down season by his standards […]

Browns Restructure Denzel Ward's Deal

The Cleveland Browns restructured Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward's deal on Thursday to clear $11.359 million in salary cap space for the 2024 season. The move puts the Browns under the new $255.4 million salary cap by around $3 million. They are still among the teams with the least cap space in the NFL heading […]

Bo Naylor Cleared To Catch Sim Game

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (back spasms) has been cleared to catch Triston McKenzie's simulated game on Thursday. The young backstop was recently scratched from a Cactus League contest but the ailment appears to be minor in nature. Naylor made his MLB debut in the 2022 season but made a sizeable impact in his true […]

Sammis Reyes Is Healthy

Former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Sammis Reyes (concussion) is healthy again and is free to sign with any NFL team this offseason, according to a league source. The Jaguars waived Reyes on Monday after he retired from football last August following his concussion in training camp last summer. The 28-year-old will attempt to continue his […]

Bengals Issue Tender To Jake Browning

The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Thursday that quarterback Jake Browning has been issued a tender, which assures the team that they will retain his exclusive rights for the 2024 season. Browning now has the option of signing the team's tender offer or negotiating a long-term deal with the club. The 27-year-old made his NFL debut […]

Lane Thomas Off To Hot Start In Spring Training

In 156 games last year, Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas slashed .268/.315/.468 with 26 home runs and 20 stolen bases. The 29-year-old was a glimpse of the future for a team in the middle of a rebuild. Going into 2024, he looks to have another stellar season. So far, he is off to a promising […]

Andre Lipcius Designated For Assignment By Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have designated infielder Andre Lipcius for assignment in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for fellow infielder Buddy Kennedy, who the club claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on Thursday afternoon. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut in the 2023 season, appearing in 13 games and holding his own with a […]

Patriots Plan To Sign Veteran Quarterback

The New England Patriots have a plan in place to reshape their quarterback position in new head coach Jerod Mayo's first year running the team, according to multiple sources. The Patriots' plan is to sign a veteran in free agency, draft a quarterback at No. 3 overall in the upcoming NFL draft and potentially sit […]

Tigers Claim Buddy Kennedy From Cardinals

The Detroit Tigers have claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals designated the 25-year-old for assignment in order to clear a roster spot for the recently signed Brandon Crawford. Kennedy has appeared in each of the last two big-league seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks, logging 123 plate appearances in […]

Brock Bowers Undecided If He'll Work Out At Combine

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers said at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday in Indianapolis that he hasn't decided if he will do any on-field workouts this week and said he won't decide until he's at the stadium on Friday. "Just a personal decision," Bowers said. Bowers is the consensus top tight end in the […]

Jalen Green Battling An Illness, Questionable For Thursday

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (illness) is in danger of missing his first game of the season after the team added him to the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's matchup against Phoenix. Green has gone through a few really rough weeks, and it would be another blow for him if he's […]

Saints Restructure Cameron Jordan's Contract

The New Orleans Saints moved even more than $1.5 million of defensive end Cameron Jordan's salary cap costs into future years as their latest restructure. The Saints had room to move up to $9.4 million in cap costs with Jordan's deal, which owes him a fully guaranteed $13 million in 2024. New Orleans is in […]

Jonathan Isaac Not Ready To Return On Thursday

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (illness) will miss a second straight game on Thursday versus Utah. He has overcome a knee strain but is now battling an illness, which will keep Isaac off the court on Thursday. There appears to be some sort of a bug going around in the Magic locker room, as Paolo […]

Tyler Herro Won't Play On Thursday

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (knee) has been ruled out for a third consecutive contest. He was initially considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Nuggets, but the team has now officially ruled him out. Terry Rozier and Duncan Robinson are the main beneficiaries of Herro's absence, while Delon Wright will also get extra opportunities. […]

Bryson Stott Plans To Be More Aggressive In 2024

Last season, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott struggled to attack good pitches and lay off bad ones. Despite that, he posted respectable offensive numbers. He now wants to improve his plate aggression while swinging at more hittable pitches. If successful, he could get even more hits than the 164 he had in 2023. This […]

Ben Simmons Now Questionable For Thursday's Game

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's matchup against Atlanta. He wasn't on the team's initial injury report. Simmons could be out for a second consecutive game after sitting out the tail end of a back-to-back on Tuesday against Orlando. Dennis Schroder and Dennis Smith Jr. should […]

Patty Mills Waived By Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have waived veteran guard Patty Mills. The 35-year-old leaves the team after averaging just 10.6 minutes of action across 19 games in 2023-24. The team made the move to covert Trent Forrest's two-way contract into a standard deal. Forrest, who's playing his fourth year in the league, has had a similar role […]

Andrew Wiggins Out Indefinitely For Personal Reasons

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (personal) will be away from the team indefinitely, head coach Steve Kerr has revealed. He will miss a second consecutive contest on Thursday versus the Knicks, and it's unclear when Wiggins will be available again. "We're in a position where Wiggs is a private person and he's asked to […]

Ryan Mountcastle Scratched On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was scratched from the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Pirates. There was no reason given for why Mountcastle will not play, but we'll update you if it was injury-related. Tyler Nevin ended up taking his place at first base and hit third in the lineup. Mountcastle went […]

Red Sox Hoping Vaughn Grissom Can Play Sunday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team is aiming for second baseman Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) to make his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday. Grissom has been slowed in camp by a minor hamstring injury, but he appears ready to go this weekend and should also be ready for Opening Day by the […]

Jarren Duran To Make Spring Debut Friday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday as the designated hitter. The Red Sox are taking it slow with Duran after he had surgery last August to fix the flexor tendon in his left big toe, but he will make his debut […]

Nick Senzel Returns From Illness Thursday

Washington Nationals third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (illness) is back at third base and is hitting fifth in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Senzel was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday and has missed the last several days while being under the weather, but he's feeling much better now. […]

Luis Castillo's Velocity Encouraging Early In Spring Training

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo, who was in the conversation for the American League Cy Young award for most of last year, threw 96 mph fastballs in the first inning of his Cactus League debut on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. It was a significant rise compared to last year, when he was in the […]

Brady Singer Showcases New Pitches In Spring Debut

In Kansas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer's Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, he showcased two new pitches -- a four-seam fastball and a sweeper. Singer had an up-and-down year in 2023, posting a career-worst 5.52 ERA in a career-high 159 2/3 innings pitched. His sinker remains his bread and butter, but […]

Andrew Wantz Moving Into Starting Role

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Andrew Wantz has moved into a starting role, at least for now, according to skipper Ron Washington. Washington said the reason for it is the team's need for depth in the starting rotation. Wantz hasn't been a starter since the 2019 season in the minor leagues, but he'll remain stretched out […]

Robert Stephenson Unsure If He'll Be Ready By Opening Day

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson (shoulder) said he's confident he'll be pitching in spring training games, but he's not sure it will be enough games for him to be active on Opening Day in late March. Stephenson is working his way back from right-shoulder soreness in camp and was able to play catch on […]

Joc Pederson Back In Cactus League Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson (personal) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Thursday, starting in left field and hitting fifth against the San Francisco Giants. Pederson was scratched from the spring training lineup on Tuesday because he had to attend to a personal matter, but he's back out on the field […]

Sean Hjelle A Possibility For Giants Rotation

With San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck (arm) now facing a potentially lengthy absence due to an aneurysm in his arm, manager Bob Melvin mentioned 26-year-old Sean Hjelle as a candidate to enter the starting rotation for the beginning of the 2024 season with Alex Cobb (hip) and Robbie Ray (elbow) to open the year […]

Keaton Winn, Alex Cobb Set For Bullpens

San Francisco Giants right-hander Keaton Winn (elbow) will throw a bullpen session this weekend, while right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) will throw a bullpen on Thursday. People around camp have been impressed with how far along Cobb seems to be, but he'll still miss a big chunk of time at the start of the year. Meanwhile, […]