Ronald Jones II Struggling In Pass Protection

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II has had his good and bad days in training camp, but he's struggling mostly with pass protection. He also only had 32 catches in three years in college. "They've improved since he's been here,'' running backs coach Tim Spencer said. "They didn't throw him a lot […]

J.P. Crawford Could Come Off DL Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) could be activated from the disabled list on Friday. He has been on a rehab assignment with High-A Clearwater. Crawford has been out with a broken hand but is nearing a return. He was hitting just .194/.312/.333 with two home runs and eight RBI in 93 at-bats before his […]

Cardinals Happy With Christian Kirk's Progression

Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks has been happy with rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk's progression in training camp as he competes for the No. 2 job with the likes of Brice Butler, J.J. Nelson, Chad Williams and Greg Little. “The one thing that I love about him is his motor,” Wilks said. “Of course […]

Adam Wainwright Unlikely To Retire After This Year

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright said he'd like to keep playing in 2019. "I want to see how things end," Wainwright said. "But it would be really surprising to me if I came out and said I’m retiring." Waino is expected to throw a bullpen session this week as he recovers from an […]

Garrett Cooper Could Return Soon

Miami Marlins outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) could return soon, and manager Don Mattingly is optimistic that Cooper will see 100 at-bats by the end of the year. Cooper had only seven at-bats before landing on the disabled list to begin the season and hit .231 in 26 at-bats before re-injuring his wrist in July. He […]

Jacob Nix To Make Debut Friday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jacob Nix, the team's No. 14 prospect, will be called up from Triple-A El Paso to make his major league debut and start against the Phillies on Friday. The right-hander has gone 3-3 with a 1.84 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 6.8 K/9 in 10 starts between El Paso and Double-A […]

Tyler O'Neill Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (groin) took batting practice on Wednesday. O'Neill is expected to come off the disabled list after 10 days when he's eligible. He has 17 hits in 55 at-bats (.309) this year with three homers and nine RBI and should see regular playing time when he's ready with Dexter Fowler […]

Jimmy Graham Doubtful To Play In Preseason Opener

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (knee) is dealing with a minor knee injury and was held out of practice on Wednesday as a precaution. He is doubtful to play in the preseason opener on Thursday. Graham finished as a top-five fantasy tight end in his final year in Seattle, but he became completely […]

Demaryius Thomas Rejuvenated After Contemplating Retirement

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas said the labrum in his hip is partially torn and has bothered him for years, but he's managed to fight through the pain and play a full 16 games each of the last six seasons. "For, like, the past two years, for real, it's been my neck and my […]

Antonio Callaway Travels With Team For First Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway has made the trip with the team to New York for their preseason opener against the Giants on Thursday. His attorney rescheduled his hearing for a minor misdemeanor marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license from Thursday to Aug. 23. Callaway was also found to have a […]

No Structural Damage For Kelvin Herrera

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera's (shoulder) MRI exam showed inflammation and no structural damage. He will be shut down for three to four days, but the hope is that he can resume throwing next week. It's good news for Herrera, but he still may be out for a few weeks. […]

Ryan Madson To Close For Nats

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ryan Madson will move into the closer's role, but the team will watch his workload like usual. Koda Glover, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, could also be used in high-leverage situations. Madson has a 4.32 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings this year and […]

Sean Doolittle Throwing Off Flat Ground Wednesday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) threw off flat ground without a boot on Wednesday and was encouraged with how he felt. However, he is aware that he cannot rush himself back. Doolittle was one of the best closers in baseball before his injury, sporting a 1.45 ERA, 0.54 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 and 22 saves. […]

Lewis Brinson Increasing Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (hip), who has been on the disabled list with right hip inflammation since July 4, is increasing weight-bearing activities and has been taking batting practice. Brinson should go on a minor league rehab assignment before he returns. The 24-year-old has hit an ugly .184 with 10 home runs and 30 […]

Yu Darvish Throws Simulated Game Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (biceps) threw around 31 pitches in a two-inning simulated game on Wednesday. He has not pitched in a game for the Cubs since May 20 due to right biceps tendinitis. Darvish wasn't pitching well before his injury either, going 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in eight […]

Samaje Perine Could Be Odd Man Out

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine could be the odd man out for the final roster. Rookie Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson will be their top two backs, and head coach Jay Gruden continues to praise Rob Kelley in training camp. Washington would like to keep either Byron Marshall or Kapri Bibbs as a backup […]

Ryon Healy Leaves Game Early

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy left the game early on Wednesday with a heat-related illness. Healy was hitless in two plate appearances before departing and is batting a poor .235 on the year, but he does have 21 home runs and 56 RBI for the Mariners. With Robinson Cano expected to mix in at […]

Donald Penn Asked To Take Pay Cut

Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn (foot), who is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list while recovering from Lisfranc surgery, has been asked to take a "small pay cut," according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. If Penn declines, the Raiders could release him or trade him. Rookie offensive tackle Kolton Miller could […]

Lamar Jackson Struggling On Deep Balls

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson's spirals have consistently been wobbly throughout training camp, especially on the deep ball. "It's still a work in progress," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said. For all the hype around Jackson pushing Joe Flacco for the starting job, it seems that Jackson has a ways to go. He was considered […]

Hayden Hurst Could Be Immediate Contributor

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight ends Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews are often featured together in packages with the starting offense, and their size and outside ability can create matchup problems. Hurst has made several big plays and diving catches during joint practices with the Rams this week, and he could contribute immediately if he can […]

Cooper Kupp Has Been Jared Goff's Go-To Guy

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was unstoppable in the team's joint practice with the Ravens on Tuesday and has been the go-to guy for quarterback Jared Goff in 11-on-11 drills. Kupp was a matchup problem for Baltimore and remains in line for a lot of targets in this offense. He and Goff have […]

Kelvin Herrera Placed On DL

The Washington Nationals placed relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (shoulder) on the disabled list on Wednesday with a right rotator cuff impingement. In a corresponding move, reliever Koda Glove has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse after two years of shoulder problems. Herrera blew the save in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Braves on Tuesday […]

John Hicks Placed On DL

The Detroit Tigers placed catcher/first baseman John Hicks (groin) on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with a right groin strain. The move is retroactive to Aug. 7. Reliever Daniel Stumpf was also optioned to Triple-A Toledo, while catcher Grayson Greiner and pitcher Artie Lewicki were recalled from Toledo. Since the beginning of July, Hicks […]

Reds Hope To Have Joey Votto Back By Friday

The Cincinnati Reds are hoping to have first baseman Joey Votto (knee) back on Friday when they start a series against the Diamondbacks. Votto sat out Tuesday and Wednesday with a right knee contusion after being hit by a pitch on Saturday. "He felt somewhat, a little better yesterday," manager Jim Riggleman said. "Today with […]

Martavis Bryant Struggling To Pick Up Playbook

Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver James Jones said on NFL Network that wide receiver Martavis Bryant is struggling to learn the team's playbook after talking to offensive coordinator Greg Olson. “They’ve only got him lining up in one spot to try to slow it down and help him out,” Jones said. “They need him to […]

Whitney Mercilus Out With Minor Injury

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus has been out of practice the last few days with a minor undisclosed soft-tissue injury, and he is not expected to play in the first preseason game on Thursday against the Chiefs. Mercilus is expected to make a full recovery in the preseason. The 28-year-old played in just five games […]

Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Trout has now been out for a week, but the team is expecting him to return sometime this weekend. Eric Young Jr. is starting in center field again and hitting ninth against Tigers starter Blaine […]

Erasmo Ramirez Likely To Make Another Rehab Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) is likely to make another rehab start this week after his last rehab outing on Sunday didn't go as well as the team would've liked, according to manager Scott Servais. Ramirez last pitched in the big leagues on April 27, so the M's won't rush him back. He […]

Jadeveon Clowney Still Not Practicing In Full

Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) still hasn't practiced in full two weeks into training camp. Head coach Bill O'Brien said that Clowney is still "trying to work back to football shape" on Sunday. O'Brien said on Tuesday that he thinks Clowney is getting closer. Regardless, O'Brien said he is "not concerned about him." Clowney […]

Rams, Aaron Donald Closer In Contract Talks

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said that the team and defensive tackle Aaron Donald are "in the same zip code, area code, ballpark" in contract extension talks. Donald continues to hold out with no end in sight, but this at least sounds like some progress is being made. The 27-year-old Donald is an […]