Kristaps Porzingis Sidelined Again On Thursday

According to Justin Turpin of WEEI.com, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. The big man is dealing with a lingering illness and will miss his fourth straight game. Al Horford (toe) is also out, meaning Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will take on most of the Celtics center minutes […]

Guardians Re-Sign Tyler Naquin As A Pitcher

The Cleveland Guardians re-signed Tyler Naquin to a minor-league deal on Thursday as a pitcher, according to MLB.com's Zack Meisel. The 33-year-old was originally drafted by Cleveland as an outfielder with the 15th overall pick in 2012 out of Texas A&M University, and he played in the big leagues with the organization from 2016-2020 before […]

Al Horford Out Against 76ers

Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford is out for Thursday's game versus the 76ers due to a left big toe sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. Horford is out for the second half of back-to-back games due to the injury. On Monday against the Blazers, the 38-year-old center finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two […]

Brandon Tanev Will Not Play On Thursday

Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev (roster management) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 33-year-old is a trade piece for the Kraken and might be moved before Friday's trade deadline. Tanev should attract considerable interest as a hard-working grinder who can also contribute offensively. He has recorded nine goals […]

Nate Landman Won't Receive Tender Offer From Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons will not tender an offer to restricted free-agent linebacker Nate Landman, who has 191 tackles in 23 starts over the last two years, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. While the 26-year-old could return to Atlanta on a lesser deal, he will now become an unrestricted free agent next week. The former […]

Colton Parayko To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (knee) will miss the rest of the regular season. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said the 31-year-old will undergo a scope on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Parayko has had a big year with the Blues in 2024-25, scoring a career-high 15 goals and […]

Bengals Grant Trey Hendrickson Permission To Seek A Trade

The Cincinnati Bengals have granted All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade this offseason, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "It's been an honor and privilege to represent Cincinnati over the last four years," said Hendrickson, the NFL's sack leader. "I love this city and organization. I appreciate the privilege of now being […]

Nico Sturm Picked Up By Panthers

The Florida Panthers have acquired center Nico Sturm in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. The team also received a 2027 seventh-round draft pick in the deal, while giving up a 2026 fourth-round pick. Sturm is in the final season of a three-year contract that carries a $2 million cap hit. He will bring […]

Jrue Holiday Remains Out On Thursday Versus 76ers

Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports that Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (finger) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Holiday will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right-finger injury. The Celtics have multiple key players on the injury list and with Holiday's absence, Payton Pritchard and Derrick White will see increased roles this evening. […]

Texans Acquiring Christian Kirk From The Jaguars

The Houston Texans are acquiring wide receiver Christian Kirk (collarbone) from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2026, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Texans will take on Kirk's existing contract, which is scheduled to pay him $16.5 million in 2025 in the final year of the […]

Reilly Smith Returns To Vegas

Veteran winger Reilly Smith has rejoined the Vegas Golden Knights after being acquired in a trade with the New York Rangers. In the deal, Vegas gave up forward prospect Brendan Brisson and a third-round draft pick. Smith ranks fifth on the Golden Knights' all-time scoring list, with 286 points (124 goals, 162 assists) in 399 […]

Jack Leiter Showing Increased Velocity

Texas Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter, the second overall pick in 2021, had an extra two mph on his four-seam fastball when he arrived to spring training this year, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Leiter sat at 98 mph and touched 100 mph in his first Cactus League outing. The former Vanderbilt star's fastball was demolished […]

Sean Burke Expected To Be Part Of Rotation?

ESPN's Jeff Passan writes that the Chicago White Sox, who set an MLB record for most losses in a single season in 2024, ended last season believing that pitching prospect Sean Burke would be part of their starting rotation in 2025. The 25-year-old right-hander, who stands at 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds has also looked good […]

Junior Caminero Probably "Day-To-Day"

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said third baseman Junior Caminero (back) had "just a little tight back" and is "probably very day-to-day" after he was pulled early from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Cash also added that the team doesn't expect Caminero "to miss too much time." […]

Justin Steele Scratched With Illness

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (illness) was scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals due to flu-like symptoms. Right-hander Ben Brown, who is competing for a spot in the Opening Day starting rotation, will replace Steele. It's not a big deal for Steele, and he should be ready […]

Jac Caglianone Could Play Outfield To Accelerate His MLB Debut

ESPN's Jeff Passan writes that Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone will get repetitions in the outfield this year and could find himself playing corner-outfield spot to accelerate the timeline for his major-league debut to potentially this summer. As things currently stand, the Royals have a logjam at first base with Vinnie Pasquantino […]

Grayson Rodriguez Dealing With Triceps Soreness

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (triceps) is dealing with right-triceps soreness and is being evaluated in camp, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The Orioles are expected to have more of an update on Rodriguez after the tests come back. The 25-year-old's velocity was notably down during his Grapefruit League outing on Wednesday against the Minnesota […]

Zebby Matthews Leaves Outing On Thursday With Injury

Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews (ankle, foot) left Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Yankees after making a nice play on a slow chopper near the foul line. Matthews' right ankle/foot slipped as he was making the play, but he was able to walk off the field under his own power. We'll have […]

Jordan Westburg Returns To Spring Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (back) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates and is starting at second base and batting fifth, according to The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. This will be Westburg's first game in spring training since dealing with lower-back soreness last Wednesday. It was a […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Josh Jobe

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed restricted free-agent cornerback Josh Jobe (knee) on Thursday. In his first year with Seattle in 2024, Jobe appeared in 10 games (six starts) and had a career-high 37 tackles (29 solo), his first career interception and seven pass breakups before being put on Injured Reserve before the Week 18 regular-season finale […]

Junior Caminero Leaves Early With Back Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (back) left Thursday's Grapefruit League contest against the Philadelphia Phillies with what the team is calling lower-back tightness, per the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Before being pulled, Caminero struck out in both of his plate appearances. Although the Rays may just be being extra cautious with one […]

DK Metcalf Landing Spots: Best Trade Candidates For Fantasy Football

The news broke recently that current Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was granted permission to seek a trade away from his team. There were rumors of his discontent earlier in the season, but given that he still played at a very high level before a knee injury disrupted his 2024 season, it was still […]

Cornerback Dee Alford Will Hit The Open Market

The Atlanta Falcons will not tender restricted free-agent cornerback Dee Alford, meaning he will hit the open free-agent market when it begins on March 12. Alford joined the Falcons in 2022 after two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League and has played in 48 games with the organization. Overall, the […]

Cristopher Sanchez Adds Cutter, Throwing Harder

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez's average sinker velocity last year was at 94.5 mph, but he sat at 96 to 99 mph with the pitch in his first start this spring thanks to added weight on his 6-foot-5 frame, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Sanchez was an All-Star in 2024 and posted a 3.32 ERA […]

Theo Jackson Agrees To Two-Year Extension With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings safety Theo Jackson signed a two-year, $12.6 million contract extension to remain with the organization through 2027, according to NFL.com. Jackson was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee but did not make the active roster and landed with the […]

Mike McCoy Joins Titans Coaching Staff

The Tennessee Titans hired Mike McCoy as a senior offensive assistant, completing the team's staff for the 2025 season. McCoy began his NFL coaching career in 2000 as an offensive assistant with the Carolina Panthers and has held roles as the offensive coordinator for two organizations. He was the head coach of the San Diego […]

Sandy Alcantara Will Be On Innings Limit Early On

ESPN's Jeff Passan write that Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (elbow), who is back after missing all of last year due to Tommy John surgery, will be on an innings limit early this year. The 2022 National League Cy Young winner has looked like his old self in spring training, throwing sinkers at 98-100 mph, […]

Mitch Morse Announces Retirement After 10 Seasons

Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse announced his retirement on Thursday after 10 NFL seasons. Morse was a second-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015 out of Missouri and spent four seasons with the organization before five seasons with the Buffalo Bills and one season with the Jaguars. Overall, the 32-year-old started in 143 […]

Bears Officially Sign Durham Smythe

The Chicago Bears signed former Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe to a one-year deal on Thursday, according to NFL.com. The former fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame has played his entire seven-year career with Miami but was released this offseason. Overall, the 28-year-old has hauled in 132 receptions for […]

Matt McLain Generating Buzz In Camp

One MLB evaluator said this week that by the end of the 2024 season, Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain and shortstop Elly De La Cruz will be the best second base/shortstop tandem in baseball. McLain, a former 17th overall pick in 2021 out of UCLA, actually had a better rookie season in 2023 than […]