Sal Frelick Out Versus Lefty Starter

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick will take a seat for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a matchup move with left-hander Bailey Falter on the mound for Pittsburgh. Frelick has hit well since being recalled to the Brewers roster towards the end of July. He's slashing .250/.412/.472 with two homers and […]

Esteury Ruiz Activated From Injured List

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 24-year-old has been out for nearly two months due to a right shoulder subluxation. Before going down, Ruiz slashed .257/.310/.329 slash line with 35 RBI, an American League-leading 43 stolen bases. He swung the bat well during his […]

Ramon Laureano Designated For Assignment

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano has been designated for assignment by the organization on Saturday. It appears the rebuilding A's have decided to head in another direction without the veteran outfielder. The team reinstated outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the injured list, so he should get more at-bats with Laureano gone. Through 59 games, Laureano slashed […]

Alex Verdugo Scratched On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-handed outfielder has been pulled from the lineup for undisclosed reasons. The organization should give an update on his status later in the day. In the meantime, Adam Duvall will cover […]

Javier Assad Named Saturday's Starter

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad has been named the starter for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. It was unclear who was going to take the spot of Marcus Stroman in the rotation. Well, it appears the Cubs are going to give Assad a chance against the tough Braves lineup. Assad has done well out […]

J.P. France Temporarily Moved To Bullpen

Houston Astros pitcher J.P. France has been outstanding as a starter through his first 15 starts this season. Despite that, the Astros have decided to temporarily move him to the bullpen. The plan is for France to come out to relieve Jose Urquidy during his start on Sunday. After that, it sounds like the Astros […]

Max Muncy To Miss Friday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. This doesn't come as a surprise after Muncy exited early on Thursday after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist. The good news is, the X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like […]

Cedric Mullins To Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Saturday. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June due to a right groin strain. It sounds like the plan is for Mullins to get in a few rehab games this weekend. After that, Mullins will hopefully […]

Dallas Keuchel To Start On Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel is set to make his season debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. The 35-year-old was recalled after right-hander Joe Ryan (groin) landed on the injured list. Keuchel posted a strong 1.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 28/12 K/BB ratio across six starts in the minors. Possibly, the former CY […]

Zach Neto Headed To Injured List

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zach Neto (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The rookie shortstop has been dealing with a lingering back issue for a few weeks now. The organization has decided to shut him down from baseball activities, so he can undergo treatment for his back. That being said, […]

Brandon Drury Activated And Playing On Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-handed slugger is back following a seven-week absence due to a left shoulder contusion. This is a bit shocking considering the Angels recently said they wanted Drury to get in more […]

Deni Avdija To Miss World Cup

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (elbow) has decided to skip the upcoming World Cup. This news comes after the team barred him from participating while he manages a hip issue. He missed the final few games of the regular season due to an elbow injury, but this hip problem sounds new. Possibly, the Wizards are […]

Desmond Bane Set To Play In Preseason

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (toe) is set to be a full-go for the preseason at the end of September. The 25-year-old underwent surgery on his big toe in May, but is expected to be fully healthy for next season. That is great news considering Ja Morant is suspended for the first 25 games of […]

Luka Doncic Avoids Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic banged knees during the first half of Friday's exhibition game. The superstar guard didn't play during the second half, which raised questions about his injury status. However, it appears Doncic was only scheduled to play during the first half of Slovenia's exhibition game against Greece. That means, Doncic didn't suffer […]

Frank Ntilikina Joins Hornets

Free-agent guard Frank Ntilikina has signed a one-year, partially guaranteed deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old is the former seventh overall pick from the 2015 draft by the New York Knicks. Ntilikina played four seasons in New York, but never really did anything impactful. After that, he played two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. […]

Anthony Davis Signs Three-Year Extension

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis has signed a new contract extension with the organization. The superstar big man has signed a three-year, $186 million max extension to remain with the Lakers through 2028. His $62 million annual extension is the richest in NBA history. Davis has been a stud when healthy, but keeping him […]

Kenyan Drake Signs With Colts

Free-agent running back Kenyan Drake has agreed to a deal with the Indianapolis Colts. This doesn't come as a surprise given the state of the Colts running back group right now. Both Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and Zack Moss (arm) are sidelined, so they need depth at the running back position. Drake registered 482 rushing yards […]

Darren Waller Impressing In Camp

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller has reportedly been impressing the coaching staff early during training camp. It appears Waller has quickly turned into a favorite target of quarterback Daniel Jones. It sounds like Waller has been able to get open over the middle, which is where Jones likes to make most of his […]

Charles Omenihu Suspended Six Games

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu has been suspended six games for violating the personal conduct policy. This suspension comes from an arrest back in January. Omenihu was arrested for allegedly pushing a woman to the ground during an argument. He was an impending free agent at the time of the incident. He later […]

Kenneth Gainwell Getting Work In Two-Minute Drills

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell has been the featured back during two-minute drills during training camp. This shouldn't be surprising considering that has been his role in each of the last two seasons. The Eagles traded for D'Andre Swift this offseason and the hope was that he'd take on a majority of the passing […]

Braxton Berrios Expected To Be No. 3 Receiver

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios appears to have the lead for the third receiver spot, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. Right now, the competition is between Berrios and Robbie Chosen. Both players signed one-year deals, but Berrios is making slightly more money. Honestly, neither player is likely to have much fantasy value behind Tyreek […]

Cole Beasley Could Win Starting Slot Role

New York Giants wide receiver Cole Beasley worked as the No. 1 slot receiver during Thursday's practice. The 34-year-old has reportedly looked good in practice and has a chance to quickly climb the depth chart. It's worth noting that Parris Campbell (knee) is normally the starting slot receiver, but was sidelined on Thursday. Also, Sterling […]

Cameron Jordan Signs Two-Year Extension

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has reached an extension with the organization. The two sides have agreed on a two-year, $27.5 million contract extension. The 34-year-old is the Saints' all-time sack leader and will now get a chance to increase his lead with a deal signed through 2025. The veteran pass rusher has […]

Marcedes Lewis Signs With Bears

The Chicago Bears have signed tight end Marcedes Lewis to a one-year deal. Lewis is heading into his 18th season which will break a tie with Jason Witten and Tony Gonzalez for the most ever played by a tight end. The 39-year-old last played with the Green Bay Packers last season. He played a minimal […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. Misses Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) did not suit up for Thursday's preseason game versus the New York Jets. The 30-year-old wideout remains limited in practice as he attempts to work his way back from a torn Achilles tendon. He has been first in line for kick return drills, but hasn't been able […]

Packers Believe In Luke Musgrave

Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave has been getting praise from his coaching staff early in camp. Head coach Matt LaFleur said that the rookie tight end has a lot of potential. He continued by saying that Musgrave is the fastest big guy that he has ever seen. The Packers selected Musgrave in the […]

Abram Smith Signs With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have signed free-agent running back Abram Smith to a one-year deal. The 24-year-old went undrafted out of Baylor during the 2022 draft. Afterwards, Smith signed with the New Orleans Saints, but was released a few months later. Smith most recently played in the XFL where he led the league in rushing yards […]

Kenny Pickett Showing Improvement

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett has reportedly been making good reads early in training camp. That's good news after Pickett had a shaky rookie season in Pittsburgh. He completed 63.0 percent of his passes for 2,404 yards, seven touchdowns and nine interceptions in 13 games. Pickett was only able to top 200 passing yards in […]

Ben Skowronek Returns To Practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (back) was able to return to the practice field on Thursday. He has been banged up early in camp, but appears to be doing better now. Skowronek missed practice on Tuesday due to back soreness, but that seems like a minor issue. He was able to practice on […]

Anthony Averett Signs With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive back Anthony Averett to a one-year deal. Averett most recently played with the Las Vegas Raiders last season. He was mainly depth, but has graded well as a defender in the past. His best season was in 2021 when he recorded 54 tackles and three interceptions in 14 […]