Max Kepler Removed From Thursday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler was removed from Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with a possible injury. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI before being removed from the game. The 30-year-old was replaced in right field by Joey Gallo. It's unclear if Kepler re-aggravated an existing hamstring injury as he was recently activated from […]

Abraham Lucas Limited After Having Shoulder Surgery

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (shoulder) had shoulder surgery this offseason, which is why he's been limited at organized team activities. However, Carroll said Lucas should be ready for the start of the regular season. Lucas was the 72nd overall pick in last year's draft and managed to […]

Byron Buxton Removed From Thursday's Game After Hit By Pitch

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) was removed from Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after being hit by a pitch in the ribs. He went 0-for-1 before being replaced by Donovan Solano. The severity of Buxton's injury is unknown, and he is considered day-to-day. He will undergo further evaluation, and the team should provide […]

No Timetables For Jamal Adams, Jordyn Brooks

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said again on Thursday that there remains no firm timetable on the returns of safety Jamal Adams (quadriceps) and linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee), and that they won't have a timetable for six to eight weeks or so. Still, both players are doing well in their rehab and have their […]

Luke Schoonmaker Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis

Dallas Cowboys rookie tight end Luke Schoonmaker (foot) was wearing a protective boot on his right foot at organized team activities on Thursday and is dealing with a case of plantar fasciitis that has limited his activity. Schoonmaker is missing out on valuable repetitions heading into his first NFL season, but hopefully he'll be able […]

Chris Sale Exits Early With Left Shoulder Soreness

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) was removed from Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left shoulder soreness. The trainers visited the 34-year-old during the fourth inning and eventually pulled him from the game. He allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out six across 3 2/3 innings […]

Sam Howell Receives Praise From Eric Bieniemy

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was quick to praise quarterback Sam Howell after organized team activities on Thursday. "His demeanor does not change … and I will say this: he autocorrects himself as well," Bieniemy said. While Howell will compete with Jacoby Brissett in training camp this summer, the 22-year-old Howell is expected to […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 2 Picks for The Memorial Tournament (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Deshaun Watson Could Be Pining For DeAndre Hopkins

It's unknown whether the Cleveland Browns will make an attempt to sign free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and reunite him with quarterback Deshaun Watson, but Watson has shopped the Browns to Hopkins as a potential landing spot. Watson said, "of course we would love to have him," but that those decisions are made "out of […]

Tyrique Stevenson In Line To Start

Chicago Bears rookie second-round cornerback Tyrique Stevenson should be in line to start at outside cornerback across from Jaylon Johnson in his first year in the NFL with second-year corner Kyler Gordon moving to the slot full time in 2023. "He uses his length well," cornerbacks coach and pass-game coordinator Jon Hoke said. "He's really, […]

Khalil Herbert Expects To Be Involved In Committee

Despite Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert averaging 5.7 yards per carry as the No. 2 behind David Montgomery last year, the Bears signed veterans D'Onta Foreman and Travis Homer and drafted Roschon Johnson. "You know how things go in the NFL now. They're doing things running back by committee," Herbert said. "You need one, […]

Max Domi Hopes To Remain In Dallas

Dallas Stars forward Max Domi is hoping to remain with the team next season. The Stars acquired Domi from Chicago back in March, giving the 28-year-old his fourth team in two seasons, and he's been happy to move around, but the pending unrestricted free agent has told reporters that he is now hoping to settle […]

Justin Fields Putting In The Work

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said "no one has worked harder than Justin Fields in this offseason," dating back to February. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams is already seeing improvement in Fields' leadership, decision-making and accuracy during organized team activities. The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain said Fields' work leading the offense in a two-minute drill that […]

Eetu Luostarinen Expected To Be Available For Game 1

Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (undisclosed) has recovered well and is expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals Saturday versus Vegas. Luostarinen was hurt in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals when he blocked a shot and played just 7:32 in the contest. The 24-year-old has contributed two goals and […]

Kyler Gordon To Be Slot Corner In 2023

As a rookie in 2022 after being the team's top draft pick, Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was asked to play both outside and inside cornerback. This year, the plan is for Gordon to be their slot corner. "He's a good blitzer because he's physical, understands the timing, understands how to beat a block," cornerbacks […]

C.J. Stroud Impressing At OTAs

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, the second overall pick in this year's NFL draft, has really impressed the coaching staff at organized team activities this week. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud has been "eye-opening" and has "seized" first-team snaps on offense over Davis Mills. Stroud is also already looking more comfortable running the […]

Patrick Kane Out 4-6 Months After Hip Surgery

New York Rangers right wing Patrick Kane has been ruled out for 4-6 months after undergoing a hip resurfacing procedure. Kane's agent Pat Brisson believes that the former MVP will make a full recovery from the surgery. However, it looks like he will miss the start of next season. Kane, who totaled only 57 points […]

Rashaad Penny Taking Part In OTAs

Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (leg) was seen taking part in organized team activities on Thursday for his new team. The oft-injured Penny played in just five games in his final year with the Seattle Seahawks in 2022 due to a broken fibula. Unless he suffers a setback, Penny should be full-go for training […]

Tony Pollard Plans To Be Ready For Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle) said he's ahead of schedule in his rehab, and his plan is to be ready for the start of training camp at the end of July. Pollard suffered a high-ankle sprain and broken fibula in his left leg in the postseason earlier this year, but he was limited […]

Corbin Carroll Walks It Off Against Colorado

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a strikeout in a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. Carroll was hitless in the contest until the bottom of the ninth inning when he came up clutch for the D-Backs. Arizona was facing a one-run deficit with two runners on and […]

Trea Turner Swipes A Bag In Thursday's Loss

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 1-for-4 with a run scored, a stolen base, and two strikeouts in a 4-2 loss to the New York Mets on Thursday. Turner and the Phillies didn't have much going on offense in this one as they mustered just six hits as a club. The 29-year-old did manage to […]

Florio's Football Show: Cardinals, Cowboys, Jets Offensive Outlooks

Michael F. Florio is answering listener questions on this weeks episode. How bad may the Cardinals offense be this year? Will the Cowboys be better with Mike McCarthy calling plays? How balanced will the Jets be with Aaron Rodgers? Florio discusses all that plus dives deep on Travis Etienne, Saquon Barkley and the Seahawks receivers. […]

Bo Bichette Blasts 12th Home Run Of The Season On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Bichette put the Jays on the board in the bottom of the first inning when he took Freddy Peralta deep for his 12th long ball of the season. It […]

Cardinals Calling Up Jordan Walker

The St. Louis Cardinals are calling up outfield prospect Jordan Walker from Triple-A Memphis, according to a source with direct knowledge of the move. Walker will join the team's active roster on Friday before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 21-year-old is the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, so he […]

Nick Lodolo To Remain In Walking Boot For Two More Weeks

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) will remain in a walking boot for the next two weeks, and he has yet to start a throwing progression. Lodolo is currently on the injured list with a stress reaction in his left tibia and won't return anytime soon. There's no reason for […]

Michael Brantley Hits Off A Tee

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) hit off a tee on Thursday, according to manager Dusty Baker. The Astros were expecting Brantley to return for the first time all year in early May, but a setback prompted the team to shut him down temporarily. The 36-year-old veteran left-handed hitter is now swinging again, which is […]

Jorge Polanco Hitting Leadoff In Return To Lineup

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco is hitting leadoff for the team for the first time this year on Thursday against right-hander Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland Guardians. Polanco returns for the Twins and fantasy managers after spending roughly two weeks due to a left-hamstring strain. The 29-year-old should hit at the top of the […]

Cal Quantrill To Go On Injured List Friday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (shoulder) will be placed on the injured list on Friday with right-shoulder inflammation to make room for Aaron Civale (oblique) in the team's starting rotation. Quantrill received an injection and will be down for a few days before he resumes throwing. The 28-year-old right-hander may have been dealing with […]

Romy Gonzalez Could Stick As Starter At Second Base

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said he's not inclined to mix and match his way through the second base situation. If infielder Romy Gonzalez continues to play the way he has, he'll continue to play at the keystone. However, if Elvis Andrus (oblique) returns and catches fire, he'll play. Andrus is expected to come […]

Triston McKenzie To Make Season Debut Sunday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) will come off the injured list and make his season debut this Sunday in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins. McKenzie has yet to pitch in 2023 after straining a teres major muscle in his right shoulder at the end of spring training. The 25-year-old right-hander gave […]