Luis Severino Throws Live Batting Practice Thursday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) threw live batting practice and some pitches in the bullpen on Thursday morning. He threw 35 pitches in total. Severino will see how he feels on Friday, but he thinks the plan is for him to head to Tampa and throw another live batting practice session before […]

Carlos Rodon Shut Down For A Few Days

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) will have another CT scan on Thursday and will not throw for a few days, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper said the team still thinks Rodon's back injury is a minor issue. The Yankees are playing it very safe with their big offseason acquisition, and […]

Broncos Looking At Centers For Upcoming Draft

The Denver Broncos are doing their due diligence on the centers in this year's draft class. Lloyd Cushenberry III, a third-rounder in 2020, has been inconsistent, and the team wants to create competition for him. However, the Broncos don't pick until the third round (No. 67 overall) and are unlikely to trade up. General manager […]

Tom Brady Non-Committal On Unretiring, Playing For Dolphins

When asked whether there was "any chance you're coming out of retirement and playing for the Miami Dolphins" at eMerge Americas on Thursday at the Miami Beach Convention Center, retired quarterback Tom Brady was non-committal. "I will say now that I'm not affiliated with any team anymore, even though I have strong ties with a […]

Titans Could Trade Up To Select A Quarterback

It's definitely a possibility that the Tennessee Titans go with a quarterback at pick No. 11 in the first round of this year's NFL draft if a top offensive lineman like Ohio State's Paris Johnson Jr. or Northwestern's Peter Skoronski are already gone. However, it's likely that the top-four QB prospects are already gone by […]

Jaguars Could Take Best Player Available In First Round

The Jacksonville Jaguars don't have many clear needs heading into this year's draft, so they might have the luxury of taking the best prospect available at pick No. 24 in the first round next Thursday night. Their priorities seem to be at edge rusher and cornerback, but they could also go offensive tackle to help […]

Colts Expected To Take QB With Fourth Overall Pick

The Indianapolis Colts feel tons of pressure to take a quarterback with their highest draft selection (No. 4 overall) since 2012. Their issues at the position have lingered for too long after Andrew Luck retired, and if they're desperate enough, they could even trade up to No. 3 overall to take a signal-caller they really […]

Chiefs Still Like Jerick McKinnon

The Kansas City Chiefs still like free-agent running back Jerick McKinnon. "He's certainly a guy that we love. Jerick likes to take his time and make sure he's ready to go. Once we get past next weekend, we'll double up (in chatting with him)," general manager Brett Veach said. McKinnon has found a very cold […]

Jaguars Hoping To Extend Evan Engram By Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said that the goal is to get a long-term contract extension done with franchise-tagged tight end Evan Engram before training camp begins at the end of July. "We're trending in that direction, but we're not there yet. Hopefully we can get that done," Baalke said. Engram won't take part […]

Giants Haven't Made Progress With Saquon Barkley

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen has nothing new to report on contract-extension discussions involving running back Saquon Barkley ahead of next week's NFL draft. "Nothing's changed since we talked at the owners' meetings," Schoen said on Thursday. It doesn't mean that something won't get done between the two sides, but it's not looking […]

Garrett Hampson Steals His First Base Of The Season

Miami Marlins infielder Garrett Hampson went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning loss to the San Francisco Giants and also added his first stolen base of the season while starting at shortstop. Hampson could continue to see more starts at the 6 in Miami if Jon Berti […]

Yu Chang Reinstated From Paternity List

The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder Yu Chang from the paternity list on Thursday and optioned infielder Enmanuel Valdez back to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Chang was only away from the team for one day. The 27-year-old is back at shortstop and is hitting ninth on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander […]

Joey Gallo Goes Deep In First Game Back

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joey Gallo went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 10-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in his first game back from the injured list. Gallo missed a little time with a minor right intercostal strain, and he showed […]

Christian Arroyo Out Against Twins

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Kenta Maeda and the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Arroyo has been out of the team's lineup since injuring his hamstring on Monday, although he should be available off the bench and could return this weekend. Enrique Hernandez will […]

Diamondbacks Designate Madison Bumgarner For Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated left-hander Madison Bumgarner for assignment on Thursday after four ugly starts to open the 2023 campaign, according to sources. Bumgarner has a 10.26 ERA in his four starts this year and entered the season still owed $37 million on his five-year, $85 million deal that he signed before the 2020 season. […]

Luke Weaver Activated And Starting Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds activated right-hander Luke Weaver (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday, and he will start against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his season debut. In a corresponding move, right-handed rookie Levi Stoudt was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Weaver is getting a late start to the season after dealing with right forearm inflammation […]

"Zero Chance" Max Scherzer Doesn't Receive 10-Game Suspension

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer has "zero chance" of avoiding a mandatory 10-game suspension from his ejection on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for a foreign substance, according to a source. A 2023 MLB memo explicitly says that rosin can be deemed an illegal substance if it is overused. Rosin also isn't […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Out Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. It looks to be a normal day of rest for Buxton, who has gone 1-for-19 of late at the plate. With Buxton starting on the bench, Jose Miranda is serving as the designated hitter and is batting […]

Texans Not Sold On QBs Not Named Bryce Young?

ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime is selling the idea that the Houston Texans will pass on a quarterback with their No. 2 overall pick. If they don't take a signal-caller, they'll be starting either Davis Mills, who was tied for the most interceptions last year with 15, or 35-year-old Case Keenum, who has two starts since 2019. […]

Steelers Likely To Target Cornerback, Offensive Tackle In Draft

ESPN's Matt Miller writes that cornerback and offensive tackle are the two positions that come up the most when talking to sources about the Pittsburgh Steelers' draft plans this year. Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr.'s length, aggressive style of play and ability to attack the ball make him a great value and scheme fit […]

Don't Count Out Receiver For Browns In The Draft

Defensive tackle is a clear area of need for the Cleveland Browns heading into next week's NFL draft, but ESPN's Jordan Reid says not to count them out on adding another wide receiver. They'd like more speed at the position, and more vertical ability down the field is seen as a key missing element for […]

Bengals Could Address Offensive Line Early In Draft

The Cincinnati Bengals added left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. in free agency, but there is still talk that they could address their offensive line in the first two days of this year's draft. Right tackle could be an early area of focus, depending on what happens with Jonah Williams' trade request. Tennessee's Darnell Wright, who […]

Bengals Could Take Running Back In The Draft

ESPN's Ben Baby says not to be surprised if the Cincinnati Bengals take a running back in this year's draft. Starter Joe Mixon is at risk of being a salary cap casualty with off-the-field issues ongoing, and they can't continue to afford paying premium dollars at the RB position. The Bengals are best-suited to add […]

Ravens Expected To Be Aggressive At Wideout In Draft

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to use this year's draft to be aggressive in adding wide receiver help for quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens are still operating under the assumption that Jackson will be their quarterback in 2023. Baltimore feels comfortable that one of this year's top wideouts will be available when they pick at […]

Jets Likely To Focus On The Trenches Early In Draft

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is all about building in the trenches, so the team is likely to go with either an offensive or defensive linemen with their No. 13 overall pick in the first round next week in the NFL draft. The Jets have a need at defensive tackle after losing Sheldon […]

Patriots Host Will Levis On A Visit Wednesday

The New England Patriots hosted University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis on a top-30 visit on the final day that teams were allowed on Wednesday, according to a source. It's part of the Patriots' due diligence to prepare for any scenario in next week's NFL draft. They have the 14th overall pick in the first […]

Jorge Mateo Day-To-Day With Hip Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that shortstop Jorge Mateo (hip) is day-to-day with right hip discomfort after he was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Washington Nationals. The Orioles have a well-time day off on Thursday, so there's a chance that Mateo could be back in the lineup for the team's next contest […]

Carlos Carrasco Has Bone Chip, Could Require Surgery

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow) has a small bone chip in his right elbow, which is causing the swelling/discomfort that landed him on the injured list on Tuesday. The hope is that an injection he received on Wednesday will allow him to resume pitching in two weeks. Otherwise, he could require surgery, […]

Starling Marte Dealing With Stiff Neck

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) left Wednesday's game early against the Los Angeles Dodgers with neck soreness. Marte dealt with a neck injury earlier this month as well, so although it doesn't seem like a serious injury, it could still land him on the injured list. Fantasy managers need to prepare for that […]

Zach Charbonnet Visits With Buccaneers Wednesday

University of California-Los Angeles running back Zach Charbonnet wrapped up his pre-draft visits with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday, according to a source. Charbonnet also had top-30 visits with the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders and worked out privately for the San Francisco 49ers. He is […]