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Caleb Lohner DEN TEBroncos' Caleb Lohner: Impresses during minicamp
13h agoDenver coach Sean Payton said that Lohner "stood out" during rookie minicamp, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Lohner was a seventh-round selection by the Broncos in the 2025 NFL Draft despite the fact that he played only one year of college football. The 6-foot-7 tight end spent much more time playing basketball and made the 2021 WCC All-Freshman Team in that sport, and Denver drafted him with the hope that his size and athleticism would eventually translate into the ability to be a productive NFL tight end. Payton lauded Lohner's growth and advanced learning curve during the team's recent rookie minicamp, adding that Lohner is in "great shape," per Rachel Vigil of AltitudeTV. Lohner spent all of his rookie campaign on the team's practice squad, and it's unlikely that he'll be a major factor for the Broncos during the upcoming season, but it sounds like Denver sees him as a potential piece of its future.
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Pat Freiermuth PIT TESteelers' Pat Freiermuth: Has contract restructured
2d agoThe Steelers and Freiermuth agreed to a restructured contract Saturday, Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com reports.
As a result, Freiermuth's cap hit for the 2026 campaign will decrease from its current $11.2 million. Pittsburgh's tight end room lost both Jonnu Smith (released) and Connor Heyward (signed with Raiders) this offseason, which leaves Darnell Washington (forearm) as the only established option at the position aside from Freiermuth. With QB Aaron Rodgers back in the fold as well, Freiermuth may be poised for an uptick in volume after putting together a 41-486-4 line on 54 targets in 17 regular-season games in 2025.
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Malik Verdon ATL LBFalcons' Malik Verdon: Has been participating in OTAs
3d agoVerdon (shoulder) has been taking part in Atlanta's OTAs.
Verdon signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent last May but didn't see any time during his rookie campaign. He began the season on the reserve/non-football injury list, and though he was designated to return in mid-November, Verdon ultimately wasn't activated. Verdon now appears to be back to health and will have a chance during the preseason to compete for a depth spot in the Falcons' secondary.
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Brandon Dorlus ATL DEFalcons' Brandon Dorlus: Has been taking part in OTAs
3d agoDorlus (hamstring) has been participating in the Falcons' OTAs.
Dorlus hurt his hamstring in Week 17 of last season and missed Atlanta's Week 18 matchup versus New Orleans. He was a key contributor for the team's defense prior to getting hurt, starting nine of the 15 games in which he played and tallying 27 tackles, including 8.5 sacks. Dorlus appears to be fully healthy again and is slated to have a big role for the Falcons again in 2026.
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Bilhal Kone BAL CBRavens' Bilhal Kone: Participating in OTAs
3d agoKone (knee) has been taking part in Baltimore's OTAs.
After being selected by the Ravens in the sixth round of last year's NFL Draft, Kone spent his entire rookie campaign on IR due to a torn ligament in his left knee, which he suffered during a preseason contest. The 24-year-old appears to have since fully recovered given his ability to participate in OTAs. Kone is slated to compete for a depth role in Baltimore's secondary during the preseason.
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Robert Longerbeam BAL CBRavens' Robert Longerbeam: Taking part in OTAs
3d agoLongerbeam (knee) has been taking part in the Ravens' OTAs, Ryan Mink of the team's official site reports.
Longerbeam spent last season on IR after hurting his knee during the preseason. He appears to be past the injury, and Mink lists the cornerback out of Rutgers as one of Baltimore's standouts during the first week of OTAs after Longerbeam picked off a pass in practice. Longerbeam is set expected to compete for a depth role in the Ravens' secondary during training camp.
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J.J. Bleday CIN LFReds' JJ Bleday: Homers in win
18m agoBleday went 1-for-4 with a walk and solo home run in Monday's 7-2 win over the Mets.
Bleday's solo shot in the third turned out to be the game-winning hit. His torrid start in a Cincinnati uniform has cooled off -- the outfielder entered Monday on a 3-for-27 run over the previous seven contests -- but he's locked in a regular gig in left field since being called up from Triple-A Louisville. Bleday has seven home runs and 21 RBI while slashing .270/.377/.596 through 25 games.
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Rhett Lowder CIN SPReds' Rhett Lowder: Slated to face hitters
29m agoLowder (shoulder) is expected to face hitters Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Lowder has ramped up his rehab including a high-intensity throwing session Monday. The right-hander is working his way back from right shoulder discomfort that cropped up during a start May 7. Assuming a rehab outing would be needed, Lowder could return to Cincinnati by the end of next week.
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Gabriel Arias CLE SSGuardians' Gabriel Arias: Resumes baseball activities
38m agoArias (hamstring) has resumed baseball activities and hitting in a cage, MLB.com reports.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said earlier this month that Arias hit a snag in his rehab, which pushed the infielder's return timeline out. The initial estimate of four-to-eight weeks lined up for a late May return, but that's been pushed out to sometime in June.
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Logan Taylor Allen CLE SPGuardians' Logan Allen: Likely brief stay in MLB
43m agoAllen allowed two unearned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over four relief innings in Monday's 10-2 loss to Washington.
Allen, a starter in the minors, was called up Sunday and needed to bail out the bullpen a a day later when starter Tanner Bibee was done after three innings. The Guardians are in the middle of a stretch where they are playing 13 consecutive days, which can be taxing on a 'pen. Given that Allen burned 61 pitches Monday, he's unlikely to be available for several days. As such, his locker was cleaned out post-game, indicating the Guardians will make a roster move Tuesday, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com.
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Ryan Waldschmidt ARI CFDiamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt: Moves up order
1h agoWaldschmidt batted sixth and went 0-for-5 in Monday's 6-2 win over San Francisco.
Waldschmidt moved up the batting order from ninth to sixth the last two games, as the Diamondbacks incorporated recent call-up Tommy Troy into the lineup. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo slotted Waldschmidt there Sunday and told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that upon further reflection, he liked what he saw from the rookie. "I thought [Sunday] it was mostly a reflection of the lineup and who was not in the lineup that pushed him forward," Lovullo said. "But I like the way it looked and I'll probably stay with that for a little while." Waldschmidt has never gone more than one game without a hit since being called up and is batting .321 with five extra-base hits, five steals, seven RBI and nine runs scored over 17 games.
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Jordan Lawlar ARI SSDiamondbacks' Jordan Lawlar: Takes batting practice
1h agoLawlar (wrist) took on-field batting practice last week, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Lawlar felt good following the batting-practice session, but the manager doesn't believe he's ready for game action. Lawlar is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list June 2, but that's unlikely to occur.
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Max Strus CLE SGCavaliers' Max Strus: Struggles in season finale
1h agoStrus supplied five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Monday's 130-93 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Strus simply couldn't find any rhythm, scoring single digits for the fifth time in the past six games. Although he was able to provide the Cavaliers with a strong defensive presence, his offensive output left a lot to be desired. In seven games over the past two weeks, he averaged just 9.4 points, 1.0 steals and 2.4 three-pointers.
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Jarrett Allen CLE CCavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Strong defensive showing in loss
1h agoAllen closed with six points (3-5 FG), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 26 minutes during Monday's 130-93 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Allen salvaged what was an otherwise underwhelming night, tallying four defensive stats to go along with just six points. While it certainly wasn't the way he would've wanted the season to end, Allen was able to turn in a number of strong performances down the stretch. In 15 postseason appearances over the past month, he averaged 13.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 29.9 minutes per contest.
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James Harden CLE PGCavaliers' James Harden: Comes up short in Game 4 loss
1h agoHarden closed with 12 points (2-8 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 130-93 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Harden's reputation as someone who struggles when everything is on the line continued to build Monday, scoring just 12 points on 25.0 percent shooting. It closed what was a solid postseason run for the veteran, averaging 18.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 15 playoff appearances over the past month.
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Mitchell Robinson NY CKnicks' Mitchell Robinson: Graba 10 boards in win
1h agoRobinson racked up eight points (4-6 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes during Monday's 130-93 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Robinson pulled down a postseason-high 10 rebounds, once again providing the Knicks with a solid secondary center option. Although his numbers have been nothing special, his impact cannot be ignored. His energy and tenacity, particularly on the offensive end, often end with a New York basket. Look for Robinson to continue playing a meaningful role through the NBA Finals, given the size of both potential Western Conference foes.
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Landry Shamet NY SGKnicks' Landry Shamet: Drops four triples in Game 4 win
1h agoShamet closed Monday's 130-93 victory over Cleveland in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals with 16 points (5-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one steal across 19 minutes.
Shamet continues to be a viable three-point threat, having landed at least three triples in four of his past five games. Although he offers very little outside of his perimeter scoring, Shamet's efficiency has meant opposing defenses have had to make an extra effort when guarding him. Monday's win means New York will now have a week off before facing either San Antonio or Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.
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Donovan Mitchell CLE SGCavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Valiant effort in Game 4 loss
10h agoMitchell produced 31 points (9-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes in Monday's 130-93 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Mitchell put together his best game of the series, which included a postseason-high five treys to lead the Cavs in scoring. However, it wasn't nearly enough to fend off the Knicks, who will advance to the NBA Finals following a four-game sweep. Mitchell averaged 27.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.5 steals in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Cameron Reid NSH D
Predators' Cameron Reid: Four points in win Monday
9h agoReid scored a goal and added three assists in OHL Kitchener's 6-2 win over WHL Everett on Monday in a Memorial Cup round-robin game.
Reid has earned five points through two games, both of which were wins for Kitchener. The Nashville prospect finished the OHL playoffs with 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) and a plus-11 rating over 18 appearances. He doesn't have the flashiest offense, but Reid has done enough in that regard while being steady in his own zone.
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Jakub Dobes MON GCanadiens' Jakub Dobes: Expectedly starting in Game 3
13h agoDobes will tend the home twine in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Hurricanes on Monday, per Eric Engels of Sportsnet.
Dobes is coming off a 23-save effort in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2. The 24-year-old netminder has yet to lose back-to-back games during the 2026 postseason, and through 16 starts overall, Dobes is 9-7 with a 2.51 GAA and a .909 save percentage. As for the Hurricanes, they have not lost on the road during the playoffs.
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Frederik Andersen CAR GHurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Slated to start Game 3
17h agoAndersen is expected to defend the road net in Game 3 against Montreal on Monday, per Peter Dewar and Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Andersen had to make only 10 saves in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He has posted a 9-1 record this postseason with a 1.55 GAA and a .927 save percentage through 10 appearances. Montreal has registered a mere 24.1 shots per game in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, yet has scored 51 goals over 16 contests.
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Valeri Nichushkin COL RWAvalanche's Valeri Nichushkin: Dealing with lower-body injury
18h agoNichushkin underwent treatment Monday for a lower-body injury, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
There was no update on Nichushkin's status from the Avalanche, but the team should know more ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. He logged only 8:34 of ice time in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Vegas in Game 3. Nichushkin has contributed two goals, two assists, 19 shots on net and 17 hits in 12 appearances this postseason.
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Nathan MacKinnon COL CAvalanche's Nathan MacKinnon: Still being evaluated
18h agoMacKinnon (lower body) is undergoing evaluations and treatments, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette on Monday.
MacKinnon sustained the injury in the second period of Sunday's 5-3 loss to Vegas in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Despite clearly not being fully healthy, he managed to finish the game. It's unclear if he will play in Tuesday's must-win matchup, but an update on his status could come during Colorado's pregame media availability. The Avalanche face a challenging situation with a 3-0 series deficit, and MacKinnon's injury may further impede their chances of a comeback.
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Max Domi TOR CMaple Leafs' Max Domi: Out indefinitely after surgery
23h agoDomi (undisclosed) is out indefinitely after undergoing offseason surgery, the team announced Monday.
Domi had surgery to address an issue he played through during the 2025-26 season. However, there were complications from the procedure, and an update on his status will come at the beginning of training camp. It's unclear if he will miss time at the start of the 2026-27 campaign, though that wouldn't be surprising. Domi had 12 goals, 36 points, 118 shots on net and 95 PIM across 80 appearances in 2025-26.
