KJ Hamler Wants To Play Special Role For Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler wants to play the "Tyler Lockett role" for new quarterback Russell Wilson this year. Hamler played in only three games before tearing his left ACL last year, but he's ahead of schedule in his recovery and has already been running routes and catches passes from Wilson. The second-rounder in […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Arm Strength Won't Limit Offense

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith said the offense will not be limited in anything vertical under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Smith is optimistic about what he has seen in Tagovailoa's arm. The 24-year-old's left arm isn't the strongest in the league by any stretch, but the important thing is that he's surrounded by plenty of […]

Mike Trout, Taylor Ward Out Against Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Taylor Ward (hamstring) are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Trout is just receiving a normal day of rest, while Ward will sit out his third straight game due to a sore hamstring. With an off day coming for the Halos on […]

Nathan Peterman Signs With Bears

Free-agent quarterback Nathan Peterman signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, according to a source. Peterman, who started the 2018 as the starter ahead of Josh Allen in Buffalo, spent the last few years as QB depth for the Las Vegas Raiders. The 28-year-old played on just 15 offensive snaps in […]

Wander Franco At DH On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second on Wednesday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Franco left the game early on Tuesday night in a blowout, and although it appeared that he might have tweaked something in his lower body, the Rays said it was […]

Zack Wheeler To Start Against Dodgers On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will return from the COVID-19 injured list and start on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Wheeler went on the COVID list over the weekend, and he'll be on more than a week of rest after contracting the virus. The 31-year-old right-hander went a season-high 7 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Acuna was favoring his surgically repaired leg on Tuesday, but we hope this is just a normal day of rest for the 24-year-old superstar. It's something to keep an eye on. With Acuna resting, Travis Demeritte […]

Evan Longoria To Make Season Debut Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants plan to activate third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) from the injured list and return him to their starting lineup for his season debut on Wednesday against Colorado Rockies right-hander Chad Kuhl. Longoria needed surgery on his finger in late March, but he's finally ready to make his season debut. The 36-year-old […]

Guardians-White Sox Postponed Wednesday

The game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday has been postponed due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in Cleveland's clubhouse. It was reported earlier that Guardians manager Terry Francona tested positive for the virus and wouldn't be available to manage on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen which other players/coaches […]

Seiya Suzuki Out Of Lineup Again Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Suzuki was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to right ankle soreness, but he did enter the game later as a pinch-hitter. With the 27-year-old out again on Wednesday, Rafael Ortega will start in right field […]

Terry Francona Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not manage the game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Bench coach DeMarlo Hale will fill in as the team's interim manager until Francona can clear the league's COVID protocols. It's unclear if the skipper is experiencing symptoms of the virus. Francona […]

Tyler O'Neill Loses Arbitration Case Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. O'Neill will make $3.4 million this year instead of the $4.15 million he requested. Perhaps his arbitration case has been weighing heavily on him early this season, as O'Neill is hitting just .198/.267/.317 with two home runs, 19 RBI, […]

Austin Riley Loses Arbitration Case

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday. Riley will make $3.95 million this year instead of the $4.2 million he requested. The 25-year-old right-handed slugger is hitting only .237 (27-for-114), but he has given his fantasy managers a very respectable seven home runs, 14 RBI, 16 […]

Jake Marisnick Needs Surgery On His Thumb

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick (thumb) will need surgery after sustaining a UCL injury in his left thumb, according to trainer Todd Tomczyk. There is no timeline for Marisnick's return, but it's likely to be a repair and not a reconstruction of the UCL, which means he should be able to return in weeks instead […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Leg Soreness

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (leg) was moved from catcher to designated hitter on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers after dealing with right leg discomfort that first popped up when he caught the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Perez said he's feeling good, but he's constantly dealing with […]

Yoan Moncada Not Playing Against Guardians

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Moncada recently returned from an oblique injury that landed him on the injured list, and he's gone 2-for-8 with a walk and a run scored in his two games since returning. Josh Harrison will get the […]

DeMarcus Walker Visits With Colts

Veteran free-agent defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday and will visit with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, according to a league source. Walker had the best season of his career last year with the Houston Texans, compiling 31 tackles (21 solo), four tackles for loss, seven QB hits, two sacks […]

Keith Kirkwood Visiting With Bears

Former New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood is visiting with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, according to a source. Kirkwood spent time on the Panthers practice squad last year, but he caught just three passes on seven targets for 17 yards in three games. In his four NFL seasons, he has […]

Giancarlo Stanton Getting Wednesday Off

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Aaron Judge, who hit a walk-off home run to beat Toronto on Tuesday, will serve as the designated hitter and bat second against Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios. Utility man Marwin Gonzalez will start in right […]

Wander Franco Not Removed Due To Injury

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco left the game early on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels after grounding out in the fourth inning, but the team is saying it wasn't due to an injury. The Rays gave their star shortstop some extra rest after already trailing 8-0 in the game. Franco had been […]

Panthers Sign First-Rounder Ikem Ekwonu

The Carolina Panthers signed first-round offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu to a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $27.568 million on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes a signing bonus of $17.229 million and a fifth-year option. The sixth overall pick is expected to be the team's starting left tackle in his rookie season, but […]

Chiefs Re-Sign Austin Reiter

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed center Austin Reiter to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday after he was initially released following the draft. Reiter played in six games with the Miami Dolphins and one game for the New Orleans Saints last year before joining the Chiefs in March. The 30-year-old was originally a seventh-round pick by […]

Josh Lambo Sues Jaguars

Free-agent kicker Josh Lambo filed a lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars, seeking his $3.5 million salary for last season, plus damages for emotional distress. Lambo is claiming that his performance suffered as a result of being kicked and verbally abused by former head coach Urban Meyer. The 31-year-old is saying that the Jaguars created a […]

Ravens Withdraw Tender For Ty'Son Williams

The Baltimore Ravens withdrew the one-year tender for running back Ty'Son Williams on Tuesday, making him a free agent. It comes on the heels of the Ravens signing former Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis this week for more running back depth with J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards both returning from ACL […]

Blake Snell Looks Good In Latest Rehab Start

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell (groin) allowed just one run while walking none and striking out seven in five innings for Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday night in his third minor league rehab start. In his first two rehab starts with High-A Fort Wayne and Single-A Lake Elsinore, Snell allowed three earned runs on […]

Wilmer Flores Scratched Tuesday Night

San Francisco Giants third baseman Wilmer Flores (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies due to lower back tightness. Mauricio Dubon got the start at the hot corner instead and hit seventh in the batting order against Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela. Until we know more about Flores' condition, […]

Mitch Garver Lands On Injured List

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a flexor sprain. In a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Round Rock. Garver was out of the lineup the last two games, and now he'll miss at least the next 10 days. The 31-year-old veteran […]

David Fletcher To Miss A Couple Months After Surgery

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hip) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix the adductor muscles in both of his legs, and he'll be out for "a couple months," according to the team. Fletcher has gotten off to a rough start to his 2022 campaign, and this injury news makes it even worse. The 27-year-old […]

C.J. Abrams Sent Down

The San Diego Padres optioned shortstop prospect C.J. Abrams to Triple-A El Paso and designated outfielder Trayce Thompson for assignment on Tuesday to make room for the returns of outfielder Wil Myers (thumb) and first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit (biceps) from the injured list. It will be Abrams' first stint at Triple-A. The 21-year-old looked […]

Jacob deGrom Throwing From 60 Feet

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) recently started throwing and has extended to 60 feet at light intensity. He will undergo further imaging on his right scapula in roughly a week. The Mets moved deGrom to the 60-day injured list earlier in the day, and although he'll be eligible to return in early […]