Kyle Rudolph Returns To Practice

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) will return to practice Wednesday. The 31-year-old passed his physical and will return to practice after being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform List to start training camp. He underwent surgery on his foot during the offseason. After spending ten seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Rudolph […]

Justin Jackson Continues To Miss Practice

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (groin) has been unable to practice for the second straight week due to a groin injury. He initially injured his groin during the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams. The 25-year-old is competing with Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree for the Chargers' backup running back spot behind […]

Sony Michel Traded To The Rams

The New England Patriots traded running back Sony Michel to the Los Angeles Rams for 2022 fifth, and sixth-round draft picks. It can be converted to a fourth-round draft choice if the Rams get a compensatory pick. The Rams backfield has been hit with a slew of injuries during training camp (Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson) […]

Andrew Kittredge Notches Third Save

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge allowed one hit while striking out four across two innings to earn the save during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Rays right-hander entered the game in the eighth inning and retired six of seven batters he faced to secure his third save of the season. He […]

Drew Rasmussen Tosses Season-Long Five Innings Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk while striking out one across five innings during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He did not factor into the decision. The 26-year-old struck out one batter and exited after just 58 pitches. Rasmussen is expected to remain […]

Nelson Cruz Collects Three Hits In Return

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 3-for-4 with two RBI during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning to give the Rays a 3-1 lead. It was his 17th double of the season. The 41-year-old was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and […]

Adbert Alzolay Will Start Wednesday With Triple-A Iowa

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday. According to manager David Ross, he will throw a few innings during Wednesday's rehab assignment. The Cubs will see how he feels afterward and make sure there is no soreness in his hamstring. Alzolay has been sidelined […]

Buster Posey Removed With Right Knee Discomfort

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (knee) was removed from Tuesday's game against the New York Mets with right knee discomfort. He was checked out by the trainer in the fourth inning and was replaced in the field in the next frame. The 34-year-old went 1-for-3 with a run scored before exiting. Posey is considered […]

Willy Adames Exits Early With Left-Quad Discomfort

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (quad) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left quadriceps discomfort. He picked up the injury while running the bases and was removed from the game for precautionary reasons. Adames went 1-for-1 with a double and a run scored before exiting. The severity of the 25-year-old's injury […]

Jack Flaherty Exits Tuesday’s Start Early

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) exited Tuesday's start against the Detroit Tigers with right shoulder tightness. He was pulled from the game after surrendering back-to-back home runs to Robbie Grossman and Miguel Cabrera. Flaherty allowed four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one across two innings during Tuesday's […]

Alex Bregman Expected To Be Activated Soon

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman (hamstring, quad) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list within the next day or two. He's been sidelined since mid-June with a quadriceps injury. The 27-year-old completed a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land and returned to Houston to work out with the Astros on Tuesday. Bregman […]

Cole Irvin Exits Tuesday’s Start Early With Hip Injury

Oakland Athletics pitcher Cole Irvin (hip) exited Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners due to a hip issue. He allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while failing to record a strikeout before exiting after 66 pitches. He was tagged with his 12th loss of the season. The severity of Irvin's injury […]

Evan Longoria Placed On The 10-Day IL Tuesday

San Francisco Giants' third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right-hand contusion. He was placed on the COVID IL after experiencing side effects from the vaccine. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since last Tuesday and has appeared in only five games since being activated from the injured list […]

Kevin Gausman Placed On The COVID Injured List

San Francisco Giants pitcher Kevin Gausman was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday due to side effects from the vaccine. He is scheduled to face the Atlanta Braves on Friday but could have his start pushed back after dealing with vaccine side effects. The 30-year-old has been terrific in 2021, owning a (12-5) record […]

Cubs-Rockies Postponed Tuesday Due To Rain

Tuesday's game between the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, starting at 2:20 p.m. ET. Probable starters German Marquez and Justin Steele will have their starts pushed back a day. Fantasy managers should […]

Eddy Pineiro Released By The Colts

The Indianapolis Colts released kicker Eddy Pineiro on Tuesday. Rodrigo Blankenship wins the Colts starting kicking job. Pineiro signed a one-year deal with the Colts during the offseason and did not miss a kick all preseason. He made all of his three field-goal attempts from 31, 50, and 28 yards in Saturday's win over the […]

Alexander Mattison Misses Practice Monday

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday with an apparent injury. The 23-year-old sustained the injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. He caught two passes for 16 yards before exiting. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. Mattison is the […]

D'Andre Swift Moving Well

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) appeared to be moving well during Monday's practice and is on track to play in the regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions had a very light and short practice, but Swift had a couple of catches and looked good during 1-on-1 drills. He rushed for 521 […]

T.J. Hockenson Ready For Week 1

Detroit Lions' tight end T.J. Hockenson (undisclosed) was spotted wearing a non-contact jersey during Monday's practice. He said "looked good" and "feels good." The 24-year-old ran a nice TD route with Dean Marlowe in 1-on-1s. He reportedly doesn't feel like he needs any snaps in the preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts but is expected […]

A.J. Brown Expected To Be Ready By Week 1

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) is expected to be ready by Week 1 despite a knee injury that has sidelined him during practice. He didn't participate in joint practices last week with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "He's not available," said head coach Mike Vrabel. Brown is dealing with a knee injury but is […]

Tommylee Lewis Waived By The Saints

The New Orleans Saints waived wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (undisclosed) with an injury designation on Sunday. The Saints didn't report what type of injury Lewis was dealing with, but New Orleans ultimately moved on from the wideout. The 28-year-old appeared in only five games in 2020, hauling in one catch on three targets for five […]

Donald Parham Jr. Missed Sunday’s Game Vs. SF With Injury

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (tailbone) missed Sunday's 15-10 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He has a bruised tailbone and injured it on a hard fall earlier this week. The 24-year-old aggravated it Friday in a jump ball with Fred Warner. The severity of his injury is unknown at this […]

Cody Parkey Dealing With Quad Injury

Cleveland Browns kicker Cody Parkey (quad) suffered a quad injury during Sunday's 17-13 preseason win over the New York Giants, per head coach Kevin Stefanski. He converted his only extra-point attempt and exited the game shortly after. The 29-year-old signed a one-year deal with Cleveland during the offseason. He made 19 of his 22 field-goal […]

Julio Jones Uncertain To Practice This Week

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (leg) is uncertain to practice this week, per head coach Mike Vrabel. "I don't know if he will practice this week," said Vrabel. He continues to deal with a lower-leg injury, and the Titans will manage him during practice and throughout the season. The Titans have rested most of […]

Evan Engram Doesn’t Play Against Cleveland

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram did not play in Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Giants have kept the majority of their starters on the sideline for both preseason contests. He is expected to play in the first half of the exhibition finale against the New England Patriots. The 26-year-old […]

Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton Sit Against Cleveland

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton did not play in Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Giants have kept the majority of their starters on the sideline for both preseason contests. Shepard and Slayton are expected to play in the first half of Sunday's exhibition finale against the […]

Daniel Jones Doesn’t Suit Up Against The Browns

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones did not play in Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. He has not played in either of the Giants' first two preseason games but is set to play at least a half in the exhibition finale against the New England Patriots. The Giants have kept the majority […]

Corey Clement Leads Giants With Nine Carries

New York Giants running back Corey Clement rushed for 30 yards on nine attempts and was targeted once during Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. He led the team carries with nine but entered the game after Devontae Booker. Booker rushed for 27 yards on six carries and a touchdown while catching two […]

Josh Fleming Converts Three-Inning Save

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Josh Fleming allowed three hits across three scoreless innings and earned the save during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He entered the game in the seventh inning to preserve a 6-0 lead. The southpaw threw three shutout frames to earn his first save of the season. He's now […]

Francisco Mejia Belts Three-Run Double On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia went 2-for-4 with three RBI during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He lined a base-clearing double in right field to extend the Rays lead 6-0. It was his third extra-base hit of the month. The 25-year-old has had modest success at the plate this season. Overall, […]