Matt Olson Continues Homer Streak

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson homered for the third straight game in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals, going 1-for-4 with his 16th long ball of the year and a strikeout. Olson is now hitting .251/.339/.481 with the 16 round-trippers, 53 RBI and 41 runs scored in 351 at-bats in his first season […]

Harrison Bader Won't Return Until After All-Star Break

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) said he's unlikely to return until after next week's All-Star break. Bader is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which is bad news for a player that makes his living on his speed. The 28-year-old has resumed a running program, but there just isn't enough time […]

Tyrone Taylor Beginning Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (concussion) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Friday. Taylor went on the seven-day concussion injured list on July 3 and had a bit of a setback that caused his rehab assignment to be delayed. With the All-Star break beginning on Monday, it's unlikely that he'll […]

Dodgers Looking At Whit Merrifield

The Los Angeles Dodgers have looked at Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield, whose 553 consecutive games-played streak came to an end due to a big-toe injury this week. He's considered day-to-day, but his vaccination status could lower is trade value within the American League. The rebuilding Royals won't trade right-hander Zack Greinke unless […]

Angels Looking To Trade Noah Syndergaard?

Rival teams expect the Los Angeles Angels to make starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard available in a trade this summer. The Cincinnati Reds' Luis Castillo is likely the best starting pitcher available on the trade market this summer. Oakland Athletics right-hander Franke Montas' arm injury could further thin the market. The Angels have quickly fallen out […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Begin Hitting Progression Friday

San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller said that shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will begin his hitting progression on Friday. He has been doing more physical activity in the last few weeks and the team will take it week-to-week, increasing his swings and volume to progress towards games. The 23-year-old superstar had another wrist […]

Bengals, Jessie Bates Don't Come To Agreement

The Cincinnati Bengals and star safety Jessie Bates were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Friday's deadline, so Bates will play the 2022 season under the franchise tag. The Bengals final offer guaranteed him only $4 million more than he would have received if he eventually signs the franchise tag. […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Appears To Be No. 4 Receiver

At this point, Chicago Bears wide receivers Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle and rookie Velus Jones Jr. are the only locks for the final roster at the receiver position. Equanimeous St. Brown, who followed offensive coordinator Luke Getsy from Green Bay, appears to be in line for the fourth spot with training camp approaching. Behind St. […]

Khalil Herbert A Lock To Make Final Roster

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert is considered a lock to make the 53-man roster out of training camp behind starter David Montgomery. Montgomery and Herbert will both play key roles in Chicago's run-heavy offense, while fullback Khari Blasingame is also expected to play a prominent offensive role while earning a roster spot. Darrynton Evans […]

Chiefs, Orlando Brown Can't Reach An Agreement

The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown made a final run at a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline, but they couldn't reach an agreement. The Chiefs offered Brown more based on average per year than San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, but structure and security were the issues. Brown will […]

Patrick Taylor In Line For No. 3 RB Job

It's unlikely that Green Bay Packers running back Kylin Hill (knee) will be back from last year's torn ACL at training camp this year, which means that Patrick Taylor will have to hold off undrafted rookies B.J. Baylor and Tyler Goodson for the No. 3 role behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. Taylor seems like […]

Luis Patino To Start Friday Against Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. He recently suffered a setback due to a blister issue and won't be completely stretched out in terms of workload in his start on Friday against a hot Orioles offense, so he […]

Josh Donaldson Leaves After Hit By Pitch Thursday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hand) left the game early on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds after taking a 95 mph fastball off his right hand. Donaldson didn't start the game, rather entering as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning, but he was replaced by infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa after being hit by a […]

Corey Seager To Take Part In Home Run Derby

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will be the eighth player confirmed to take part in this year's Home Run Derby during All-Star week in Los Angeles. Seager will be the No. 3 seed based on last year's home run totals, and he will face off against Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez in the first […]

Jacob deGrom Strikes Out Four In Rehab Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) allowed an unearned run on two hits while walking one and striking out four in four innings of work in his third minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. deGrom hasn't allowed an earned run while striking out 15 in 8 2/3 rehab innings to […]

Mitchell Schwartz Hangs Up His Cleats

Free-agent offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz announced his retirement from professional football on his Twitter account on Thursday. Mitchell, a first-team All-Pro in 2018 with the Kansas City Chiefs, hadn't played since 2020, when he started six games for KC before suffering a season-ending back injury. The 33-year-old was released after the 2020 season and never […]

Isaiah McKenzie Expected To Be A Specialist

WGRZ's Vic Carucci is predicting that Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder will win the starting slot receiver role in training camp. Crowder is relatively small with a limited catch radius, but he makes up for it with short-area quickness/explosiveness. He also has enough speed to gain plenty of yards after the catch. Isaiah […]

Pep Hamilton Excited About John Metchie III

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton is excited about working with rookie second-round wide receiver John Metchie III after he tried to recruit him to play at Michigan in college. Metchie ranked in the top 10 in college football in 2021 in receptions (96) while he recorded 1,142 receiving yards and eight touchdowns at Alabama. […]

Kyren Williams A Threat To Darrell Henderson Jr.

The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue gets the sense that the Los Angeles Rams hope that rookie fifth-round running back Kyren Williams (foot) eventually takes over the Darrell Henderson Jr. role in the offense. Henderson is in a contract season and has dealt with multiple injuries in the last few seasons. Williams is recovering from a foot […]

Buccaneers, Vikings Interested In Kyle Rudolph

Free-agent tight end Kyle Rudolph has been receiving interest from multiple teams ahead of training camp this month. According to sources, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been involved, and a reunion with the Minnesota Vikings isn't off the table. Rudolph should find a new home sometime before training camps kick off at the end of […]

Christian Yelich Remains Sidelined Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. Yelich was a late scratch for Tuesday's starting lineup due to mid-back tightness, and he hasn't played since, although the Brewers don't believe it's as serious as the back issues that plagued him last year. With […]

Frank Schwindel Activated, Andrelton Simmons To IL

The Chicago Cubs activated first baseman Frank Schwindel (back) from the injured list on Thursday and placed shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain in a corresponding move. Simmons' injured list placement is retroactive to July 11. Schwindel will return to a .237/.282/.386 slash line with eight home […]

Kyle Finnegan To Serve As Nats Closer

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that right-hander Kyle Finnegan will be "the guy" in the closer's role when asked who the team's ninth-inning arm will be with Tanner Rainey (elbow) out. If Finnegan is unavailable, Carl Edwards Jr., Steve Cishek and possibly Jordan Weems will be in the mix for saves in D.C. Rainey […]

Luis Patino Likely To Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said it's likely that right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) will be activated from the injured list on Friday and pitch against the Baltimore Orioles, although he's not stretched out. Patino made six minor league rehab starts and allowed seven earned runs on 19 hits while striking out 19 and walking […]

Stephen Strasburg Moved To 60-Day Injured List

To make room for the return of Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez from the 60-day injured list on Thursday, the Nationals moved starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) to the 60-day injured list, according to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo. Strasburg landed on the 15-day injured list on June 14 due to […]

Starling Marte Returns Against Cubs

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is back in right field and is hitting second on Thursday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson. Marte hasn't played since injuring his groin last Saturday, but fantasy managers will have him back heading into the weekend before next week's All-Star break. The 33-year-old veteran has been a […]

Luis Severino Can't Avoid Injured List

The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a low-grade right lat strain. Right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, and right-hander Ryan Weber's contract was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in corresponding moves. Severino's injury was initially described as shoulder tightness after […]

Mike Trout Expected To Return Friday Against Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the start of the Freeway Series, according to manager Phil Nevin. Trout was removed from the game early on Tuesday due to back spasms, and he hasn't played since. It isn't a […]

Darnell Mooney Puts On Some Weight

Conditioning has been an emphasis for Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney this offseason, and he has bulked up to 183 pounds. He played his first two seasons in the low 170s. In 2021, Mooney played 986 offensive snaps, more than all but five receivers in the NFL, and he's now the focal point of […]

Mike Gesicki Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

The Miami Dolphins and franchise-tagged tight end Mike Gesicki are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players to sign, according to sources. If no deal is reached before Friday, he'll play the 2022 season on his $10.9 million tag and become a free agent next […]