Rashee Rice Seeing First-Team Repetitions

Since Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney injured his knee on Sunday, rookie Rashee Rice has received the most repetitions with the first-team offense in training camp. Rice appears to be making fewer mistakes with each passing day, and his catching ability has been superb. The 23-year-old made an impressive diving catch on a […]

Justyn Ross Making Most Of Opportunity

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross was the first major mover on the depth chart during Sunday's first full-team practice after Kadarius Toney suffered a knee injury. Ross was selected by the coaching staff to receive first-team repetitions, a very encouraging sign for his development. Ross made a one-handed catch from quarterback Patrick Mahomes […]

Matt Bushman Impressing The Coaches

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Matt Bushman has been impressing the coaching staff early in training camp. "The guy doesn't drop the ball," offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said. "He's always in the right spot at the right time." Bushman looks faster and more confident in the offensive scheme after spending last year on the practice […]

Deneric Prince On The Rise Early In Camp

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Deneric Prince has captivated the team's coaching staff and personnel department early in training camp. He has generated similar buzz that Isiah Pacheco did in 2022 as an undrafted rookie who has made highlights while showcasing a rugged running style. "I feel he's got that chip on his shoulder," […]

Bills Excited About James Cook's Potential

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey expressed plenty of excitement over running back James Cook. "We're really excited about him and what he can do," Dorsey said. The offensive coordinator spoke on Cook's versatility and said he provides "three-down back" potential. Nyheim Hines (knee) is now out for the season, so the Bills will have […]

White Sox Land Prospects Edgar Quero, Ky Bush From Angels

The Chicago White Sox got a solid prospect haul when they traded right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. The Angels sent two of their top-five prospects, per MLB Pipeline, to the White Sox in catcher Edgar Quero (No. 2) and left-hander Ky Bush (No. 3), according to […]

Angels Have Discussed Jeimer Candelario Trade

The Los Angeles Angels have discussed a trade for Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario, in addition to their recently completed deal with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night for right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, according to a source. The Angels didn't wait long to get busy on the trade market after announcing […]

Chris Godwin Says He's Healthy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin said he is coming into the 2023 season with a clean bill of health. "Difference between survivor mode [2022] and [now] being able to perform at a high level…I'm excited about this year and excited to be healthy," Godwin said. The 27-year-old was coming off a torn ACL […]

Javonte Williams Takes Part In First Camp Practice

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) took part in the team's first training camp practice on Wednesday. The plan for him will be the same as others coming off significant injuries from last year, which means he'll likely be limited and given some days off as the team sees fit. But overall, the Broncos […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Back At Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (hip) was at Wednesday's training camp practice and was working with the first-team offense. Pittman missed workouts in the spring due to a hip injury, and the Colts said on Tuesday that they plan to ease him into practice this summer. It's a good sign that the 25-year-old […]

Jonathan Taylor Sidelined Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was present at Wednesday's training camp practice and didn't have a boot on his surgically repaired ankle, but he only observed from the sidelines. Head coach Shane Steichen didn't have an update on when to expect Taylor to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list. "We'll see […]

Cooper Kupp Practices Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Van Jefferson (knee) were both available at the first day of training camp practice on Wednesday. It's unclear exactly how much Kupp did at practice on Wednesday, but he was likely limited. The 30-year-old had tightrope surgery last November on his right high-ankle sprain, but he's […]

Stefon Diggs On The Same Page With Sean McDermott

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Wednesday at training camp that he and wide receiver Stefon Diggs are "in a good spot." "Stef is ready to practice. He is in the locker room right now." Digg's offseason concerns mostly stemmed from his frustration with how last season ended, and he also said that […]

Rob Manfred Receives Four-Year Extension

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred received a third term as the league's commissioner on Wednesday when his contract was extended by four years until Jan. 25 of 2009. Manfred will now be around to guide the MLB owners through another round of collective bargaining with the players, which will be his third as a […]

Justin Dunn Throws Side Session

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Justin Dunn (shoulder) threw a side session on Tuesday that manager David Bell said went well. Dunn has been targeted to have his first live batting practice session against hitters on Aug. 8, with a minor-league rehab assignment expected by Aug. 19. He has endured shoulder issues in each of the past […]

Nick Lodolo Throws Side Session

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) threw his first side session on Tuesday in Arizona, and it went well, according to manager David Bell. Based on Lodolo's progression from a left-tibia stress reaction, he's unlikely to be back with the Reds until sometime in September. "That's kind of how I've been thinking about it. It's […]

Tejay Antone Begins Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (elbow) started a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday at the Arizona Complex League. If everything goes smoothly, he is projected to return to Cincy's big-league bullpen by Aug. 19, according to manager David Bell. Antone is working his way back from a second Tommy John procedure that he had […]

Eury Perez Back In Action In Minors

Miami Marlins rookie right-hander Eury Perez got the start for Double-A Pensacola on Wednesday in his first minor-league start since being sent down on July 7 so the team can manage his workload. It was a tough pill for fantasy managers to swallow when the Fish sent the 20-year-old Dominican down, as he had gone […]

Jonah Heim Leaves Early With Wrist Soreness

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (wrist) left Wednesday's game early against the Houston Astros with left-wrist soreness. Heim will continue to be evaluated, so consider him day-to-day for now and check back Thursday morning for an update on his condition. The injury occurred on a swing from Heim in the fourth inning. It would be […]

Mitch Haniger To Resume Baseball Activity

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger's (forearm) X-rays showed that his fractured forearm has healed, so he can now begin baseball activity. Haniger still has a ways to go before he's back in the team's big-league lineup, but this represents a pretty big step in his rehab after having surgery in June to fix a […]

Alek Jacob Not Expected To Need Surgery

San Diego Padres rookie reliever Alek Jacob (elbow) first started feeling pain in his right elbow after exiting his outing against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 20. A day later, the discomfort re-emerged after warming up and the Padres put him on the injured list. Manager Bob Melvin said Jacob's absence might be an […]

Michael Wacha Throws Bullpen

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday for the first time since he landed on the injured list with right-shoulder inflammation earlier this month. He continues to build up toward an expected August return after throwing 25 pitches on Tuesday, using his fastball and changeup exclusively. Wacha is scheduled […]

Chris Sale Could Start Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

If Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale's (shoulder) live batting practice session at Triple-A Worcester goes well on Thursday, he would start a minor-league rehab assignment next Tuesday. Sale is taking the next step after throwing a normal bullpen session last weekend. The oft-injured 34-year-old southpaw is attempting to return from a stress reaction in […]

Mason Miller Throws Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) was able to throw a 20-pitch bullpen session at Oracle Park on Wednesday. Miller advanced to throwing a bullpen after throwing on flat ground again over the weekend, and he's getting closer to returning from a UCL sprain that he suffered in early May. The 24-year-old was impressive […]

Esteury Ruiz Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) will head to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. If Ruiz doesn't suffer any setbacks in the minors, he could be activated from the injured list at some point early next week. The 24-year-old […]

Max Fried Scratched From Rehab Start Due To Illness

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm, illness) was scratched from his minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday night due to an illness. The team will announce a new date for his next rehab start on either Thursday or Friday. Fried was expected to make his fourth rehab start and then likely be activated […]

Angels Take Shohei Ohtani Off The Trade Market

After fielding various trade offers for Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and holding internal discussions the last two days, the Angels decided on Wednesday to take Ohtani off the trade market and also become buyers in advance of the Aug. 1 trade deadline, according to a source familiar with the club's decision. The […]

Jorge Polanco Expected To Return This Weekend

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) will play in a minor-league rehab game on Wednesday for Triple-A St. Paul and then fly to Kansas City with the Twins to be activated from the 10-day injured list on the road trip. Polanco should be back in Minnesota's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener […]

Noah Syndergaard Shipped To Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-hander Noah Syndergaard (finger) from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop Amed Rosario, according to a source. The deal is pending a review of both player's medicals. A lot more was expected from Syndergaard in 2023 in Los Angeles' starting rotation in his first full year back […]

Rangers Plan To Start Nathan Eovaldi On Sunday

The plan is for Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi to return to the rotation and start on Sunday in the series finale against the San Diego Padres, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Eovaldi recently experienced a drop in velocity, and the Rangers decided to skip his turn in the rotation earlier this week as a […]