Corbin Burnes Having Strong Spring With New Team

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is fitting right in with his new team this spring. The 30-year-old has pitched 13 1/3 innings in Cactus League play and has compiled a 1.35 ERA, a 0.98 WHIP, and a 32.7% strikeout rate. While spring sample sizes may not mean much and veterans like Burnes may use […]

Kyle Tucker Goes Hitless In Monday Tokyo Series Opener

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker did not have his first regular-season game with his new team go as planned. Batting third, the 28-year-old went 0-for-4 in the Tokyo Series Game 1 4-1 loss to the Dodgers. Tucker's poor start with the Cubs started before Monday, as he was slashing just .043/.233/.174 in 30 spring plate […]

Chase Dollander Strikes Out Seven In Latest Cactus League Start

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Giants. The righty allowed two hits and two walks while striking out seven batters. It marks two consecutive outings without giving up a run for the Rockies' No. 1 prospect, although it hasn't all been pretty this […]

Jake Bloss A Candidate For Blue Jays' Fifth Starter Role

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher prospect Jake Bloss may be an option to fill the fifth rotation spot that could be made available by the absence of veteran Max Scherzer (thumb) if his thumb issue lingers or turns out to be worse than initially thought. Bloss has made four appearances this spring, albeit without stellar […]

Sepp Straka Eyeing Victory At Valspar Championship

Sepp Straka had another impressive tournament at The PLAYERS, gaining strokes across all areas and finishing T14. This marks his seventh top-20 finish of the season and he looks to keep the momentum going at the Valspar Championship, an event he has played in twice, missing the cut in 2024 and finishing T46 in 2023. […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Tosses Scoreless Inning In Tuesday Grapefruit League Debut

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) had a successful Grapefruit League debut in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Nationals. McCullers Jr. threw 13 pitches in a scoreless inning, hitting one batter while mainly featuring a four-seam fastball and a changeup. This was the 31-year-old's first game action since Game 3 of the 2022 […]

Clayton Kershaw Transferred To 60-Day Injured List Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe) was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The 37-year-old veteran was placed on the 15-day IL Monday as he recovers from toe surgery, which was expected to need a lengthier timeline. Kershaw's skills when on the […]

Cade Povich Strikes Out Six In Five Hitless Innings On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich tossed five hitless innings in Tuesday's 8-2 Grapefruit League victory over the Blue Jays. The lefty walked three batters and struck out six in the outing. It was a much-needed statement performance from the southpaw whose chances to make the rotation to begin the season improved with Grayson Rodriguez […]

Jalen Milroe Meets With Steelers On Tuesday

Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had dinner on Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Omar Khan and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth before his school's pro day, a source tells NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Steelers failed to re-sign Justin Fields in free agency and have yet to re-sign […]

Teven Jenkins Visits With Seahawks

Chicago Bears free-agent offensive guard Teven Jenkins completed his visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. The Seahawks also hosted former Green Bay Packers, Bears and New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Lucas Patrick on Monday as they look for reinforcements on their offensive line. The 27-year-old Jenkins missed a few […]

Sam Stevens Looking To Get Back Into Form At Valspar Championship

Sam Stevens shot a two-over 74 on Thursday at The PLAYERS and was unable to make up ground on Friday, ultimately missing the cut by two strokes. This marks his second missed cut in his last three starts, and this week may not be any easier for Stevens, who has recorded a T64 and a […]

Texans Release Anthony Averett, Waive Two More

The Houston Texans released cornerback Anthony Averett and waived safety Brandon Hill (leg) and wide receiver Kearis Jackson on Tuesday, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Hill was waived with a failed-physical designation after he missed all of the 2024 season due to a right-leg injury. Averett, 30, hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2022 […]

Chargers Sign Andre James

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Tuesday that they signed free-agent center Andre James to an undisclosed deal. James will remain in the AFC West after spending the first six seasons in the league with the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders after entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA. The 27-year-old was […]

Even Reifert Returned To The Rays

The Washington Nationals returned Rule 5 draft pick Evan Reifert to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The 25-year-old threw six-and-one-third innings of relief this spring and while he struck out nine batters (12.79 K/9), the righty also walked 12 batters. That, combined with seven hits, resulted in 11 earned runs in his limited sample. […]

Garrett Bradbury Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Patriots

Former Minnesota Vikings first-rounder Garrett Bradbury reached an agreement on Tuesday on a two-year deal worth up to $12 million, including $3.8 million guaranteed, with the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 29-year-old center was the 18th overall selection by Minnesota in the 2019 NFL draft out of North Carolina State and […]

Jordan Spieth A Boom-Or-Bust Candidate At Valspar Championship

To say that Jordan Spieth had an adventurous week at The PLAYERS is an understatement. He finished the tournament in 59th place after carding two eagles, 12 birdies, 14 bogeys, and three doubles while still impressively gaining 5.322 strokes around the green -- second-best in the field. He now turns his attention to the Valspar […]

Alex Smalley Aims To Continue Strong Form At Valspar Championship

In his seven starts this season, Alex Smalley has recorded six top-25 finishes, including a T14 at The PLAYERS last week. He looks to continue this momentum at the Valspar Championship, an event he has played in three times -- with a best finish of T27 in 2023 to go along with two missed cuts. […]

Kirk Cousins, Will Levis On The Trade Block?

A league source told Josina Anderson that both Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis came up in recent preliminary trade inquiries or internal discussions. "Atlanta has been getting calls," the league source said, while also saying, "the Titans would like to transition." The Falcons continue to say they're willing to […]

Adam Scott A Risky Play At Valspar Championship

Prior to missing the cut at The PLAYERS, Adam Scott had recorded four straight top-40 finishes to begin the season. Considering the difficulty of TPC Sawgrass, it's easy to move past that result and focus on the Valspar Championship, where he has posted four top-40 finishes and three missed cuts in seven appearances at Copperhead. […]

Raiders Re-Sign Zachary Carter

The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Tuesday that they re-signed free-agent defensive tackle Zachary Carter to an undisclosed deal. Carter began last season with the Cincinnati Bengals before joining the Raiders to finish out the year. The 25-year-old interior defensive lineman had only 22 total tackles (10 solo), a career-high 1.5 sacks and two QB […]

Shane Lowry A Home Run Pick At Valspar Championship

After recording a T20 finish at The PLAYERS, Shane Lowry has now posted four top-20 finishes in his last five events. He looks to continue this strong form into the Valspar Championship, an event he has competed in twice, with results of T49 in 2018 and T12 in 2022. To succeed at Copperhead, players will […]

Bryce Hall Re-Signs With Buccaneers

Free-agent cornerback Bryce Hall (ankle) re-signed a minimum one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. Hall has fully recovered from the a season-ending ankle injury that he suffered back in Week 1 in his first year in Tampa, and he is ready to go for offseason workouts. […]

Stephan Jaeger Looks To Continue Momentum At Valspar Championship

Stephan Jaeger finished The PLAYERS with a final-round 75, dropping him to a T20 finish for the week. This marks his third top-20 finish of the season and his second in his last three starts. He looks to carry this momentum into the Valspar Championship, an event where he has posted mixed results in his […]

Evan Mobley Will Play On Tuesday, Barring A Setback

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (foot) will play on Tuesday versus the Clippers, barring a pregame setback. He wasn't available for Sunday's loss to the Orlando Magic because of a foot injury. As a result, De'Andre Hunter entered the starting lineup, finishing with nine points and five boards. While Hunter will still see minutes from […]

Thomas Detry Aims To Regain Form At Valspar Championship

Since winning the WM Phoenix Open, Thomas Detry has posted results of 53rd place and two consecutive missed cuts. He now looks to rebound at the Valspar Championship, an event he has participated in only once, finishing T17 in 2024. To succeed at Copperhead, players will need to be precise from tee to green and […]

Lions Re-Sign Pat O'Connor

The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday that they re-signed defensive lineman Pat O'Connor to an undisclosed deal. O'Connor will return to Detroit in 2025 for a second straight season. The 31-year-old veteran was originally drafted by Detroit in the seventh round (250th overall) in 2017 out of Eastern Michigan, but he debuted that same year […]

Kris Dunn Returns To Starting Five

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (knee) is back in the mix ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dunn will shift back into the starting five after missing Sunday's contest due to a knee issue. His return to the starting unit will move Derrick Jones Jr. back to the bench where he'll offer […]

Rams Agree To Terms With Nate Landman

The Los Angeles Rams announced on Tuesday that they agreed to terms with free-agent inside linebacker Nate Landman on an undisclosed one-year deal. Landman will move to the NFC West after spending his first three NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, where he recorded 192 tackles (105 solo), two sacks, seven tackles for loss, five […]

Pascal Siakam In Danger Of Missing Another Contest

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (personal) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. The former Raptor had been on a roll, scoring at least 25 points in each of the Pacers' previous three contests heading into Monday's overtime victory over the Timberwolves. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to play because of a personal issue. […]

Brandin Podziemski Returning On Tuesday

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (back) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Podiemski is back in the mix after missing each of the last five games due to a lingering back issue. His return will come at a good time with Stephen Curry (rest) heading to the bench […]