Ezekiel Elliott To Be The Focus Of Run Game

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on Saturday that running back Ezekiel Elliott "has to be the focus" in the run game this year. "He has to be the focal point" based on his work in the run game and pass game, Jones went on to say. "There is room for (Tony) Pollard while Zeke […]

Elijah Moore More Comfortable Heading Into Second Season

New York Jets second-year wide receiver Elijah Moore, who led the team in receiving yards (538) in his rookie campaign despite playing in only 11 games, said he's way more comfortable heading into the 2022 season. "I had to go experience it," Moore said. "It was my first time going to do it. Seeing this […]

Zach Wilson Inconsistent Early In Training Camp

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson looked more comfortable dealing with pressure from the defensive line at training camp practice on Friday than he did the day prior, but two of his three incompletions on the day were interceptions. It wasn't all bad, though, as Wilson showed improvement in the red zone and threw an […]

Bryan Edwards Injures Arm Saturday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Bryan Edwards (arm) suffered an injury during 11-on-11 drills at training camp practice on Saturday and got up holding his right arm before leaving for the locker room to be looked at by doctors. Head coach Arthur Smith said he doesn't think the injury is serious, but the Falcons will know […]

Derek Wolfe Hangs Up His Cleats

Free-agent defensive end Derek Wolfe has officially announced his retirement from professional football after 10 successful years in the league. Wolfe was originally the 36th overall pick by the Denver Broncos in the 2012 draft out of the University of Cincinnati, and he recorded 40 tackles (nine for loss) and six sacks in his rookie […]

Lions To Monitor D'Andre Swift's Camp Usage

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Friday that the team will be "smart with" starting running back D'Andre Swift and will monitor his usage in training camp to make sure he's healthy enough through the regular season. Swift has missed at least three games in both of his NFL seasons so far, […]

Micah Hyde Suffers Hip Injury

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (hip, glute) suffered an injury in Friday's training camp practice, according to the team. Hyde is still being evaluated, but the injury is considered relatively minor. Head coach Sean McDermott labeled Hyde day-to-day on Saturday, so hopefully he won't be out of practice for too long. The 31-year-old was carted […]

Maurice Hurst Likely Done For The Season

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (biceps) tore his biceps muscle in Friday's training camp practice, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Hurst will likely miss all of the 2022 season as a result. It hasn't been a good start to training camp for the 49ers defense, as Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) and Arik Armstead […]

Jalen Reagor Battling For Roster Spot

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that wide receiver Jalen Reagor "is battling for a spot" at training camp this summer. Reagor has been working with the second-team offense in training camp practices so far after being a first-round pick in 2020. The 23-year-old hasn't done much to justify a roster spot in his […]

Blue Jays Interested In Michael Fulmer

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams interested in Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer, according to sources. Fulmer tossed a scoreless eighth inning against the Blue Jays on Friday night and has been very solid in a relief role for Detroit this year, posting a 2.77 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP with two […]

C.J. Cron, Daniel Bard Unlikely To Be Traded

The Colorado Rockies are likely to remain quiet at this year's trade deadline, which means it's unlikely they'll deal first baseman C.J. Cron or closer Daniel Bard. The Rockies think they still have a shot at the postseason, so they aren't willing to part with their top players. Multiple teams are interested in Bard as […]

Cardinals Pursuing Frankie Montas

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas is one of the starters that the St. Louis Cardinals are pursuing with the trade deadline nearing. Starting pitching is a far greater need for the Cardinals because of injuries to Jack Flaherty and Steven Matz. The A's, according to sources, want some of the same prospects for Montas […]

Josh Naylor Scratched With Ankle Soreness

Cleveland Guardians outfielder/first baseman Josh Naylor (ankle) was scratched from the starting lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays due to right ankle soreness. Naylor also missed the game on Friday, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. The 25-year-old has been a solid contributor this year, slashing .282/.332/.514 with an .846 […]

George Springer, Bo Bichette Return Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) and shortstop Bo Bichette (shoulder) are both back in the starting lineup on Saturday against Detroit Tigers right-hander Drew Hutchison. Springer is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff, while Bichette is at shortstop while hitting cleanup. Springer and Bichette both missed Friday's loss, but there injuries […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Returns Against Yankees

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes, serving as the designated hitter and batting second in the lineup. Fantasy managers were beginning to wonder if Witt would require a trip to the injured list after he missed the […]

Austin Hedges Resting Saturday

Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Hedges is hitting just .172/.235/.278 on the season with six home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored and a stolen base in 180 at-bats, so he hasn't been of much help to fantasy managers, even in two-catcher […]

Rhys Hoskins Goes 4-For-4, Hits Game-Winning Homer

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins had a night on Friday in the 4-2 extra-inning win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hoskins went 4-for-4 with a game-winning home run in the 10th inning, and he added three RBI, a run scored and a walk. The 29-year-old first baseman is now hitting .253/.342/.481 with an .823 OPS, […]

Braves Could Reunite With Joc Pederson

The Atlanta Braves are looking for outfield help at the trade deadline, according to a source, and they could reunite with San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (concussion), but the Giants are four games out of a wild-card spot and haven't decided if they'll be sellers. A rival executive believes the Giants are "ready to […]

Jose Quintana Pitches Well In No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Jose Quintana went 5 2/3 scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies in a no-decision on Friday, allowing four hits while walking two and striking out four in the eventual 4-2 loss. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw further boosted his trade value ahead of Tuesday's deadline, and he's now sporting a 3.50 ERA and […]

Matt Chapman Hits His 19th Home Run

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, one walk and a strikeout in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers to continue his recent power surge. He has now hit three home runs in the last two games and is currently riding a modest eight-game hitting streak to […]

Aaron Judge Hits Two More Homers Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-5 with two more home runs (including a grand slam), six RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in the team's 11-5 blowout win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Judge is having an absolute monster season, and he's gone deep eight times in the first nine […]

Frankie Montas Now Yankees' Top Target

With right-hander Luis Castillo being traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night, Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas is now the New York Yankees' top starting pitcher target before Tuesday's trade deadline. The Yankees are in on other starters as well, including Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Jose Quintana. New York definitely needs to bolster their starting […]

Josh Jung Homers In Second Rehab Game

Texas Rangers third base prospect Josh Jung (shoulder) homered in the Arizona Complex League on Friday in just his second minor league rehab game. Jung, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is recovering from shoulder surgery in February. He looked ready to make his major league debut early this year after ending the […]

Dany Jimenez Strikes Out The Side Friday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (shoulder) pitched one inning in a minor league rehab outing for Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday and struck out the side without allowing a hit or a walk. Jimenez threw 16 pitches in his first minor league outing while he recovers from a right shoulder strain that put him […]

Freddy Peralta Strikes Out Five In Rehab Outing

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (lat) struck out five hitters while allowing an unearned run on three hits with no walks in 3 1/3 innings in his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville on Friday night. He was also able to touch 96 mph with his fastball while throwing 52 pitches in the […]

Rays Reinstate Jalen Beeks From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated left-hander Jalen Beeks (leg) from the injured list on Saturday and optioned right-hander Luke Bard to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Beeks will make his return for the second half of the season after landing on the injured list before the All-Star break with right lower leg tightness. The […]

Jacob deGrom To Make Season Debut Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is set to come off the injured list to make his 2022 season debut on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation. It will be the two-time Cy Young winner's first major league start since July 7 of last year. […]

Anthony Rizzo Sitting Out Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Rizzo will take a seat after starting the last seven games for the Yankees. He's hitting only .225 on the year, but he has a .345 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, 59 RBI, 60 runs […]

Mariners Acquire Luis Castillo From Reds

The Cincinnati Reds dealt starting pitcher Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in exchange for shortstops Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo, right-hander Levi Stoudt and right-hander Andrew Moore. Marte (No. 1), Arroyo (No. 3) and Stoudt (No. 5) were all top-five prospects of the Mariners, according to MLB Pipeline, so Cincinnati really […]

Reds Pick Up Noelvi Marte, Other Prospects Friday

The Cincinnati Reds dealt starting pitcher Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in exchange for shortstops Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo, right-hander Levi Stoudt and second baseman Dylan Moore. Marte (No. 1), Arroyo (No. 3) and Stoudt (No. 5) were all top-five prospects of the Mariners, according to MLB Pipeline, so Cincinnati […]