Michael Pittman Jr. A Fan Of Matt Ryan

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who finished last year 18th in the NFL in receiving yards and 18th in catches, is a huge fan of new quarterback Matt Ryan. Pittman has been very impressed with the ball placement of Ryan, and the new signal-caller should help Pittman achieve his 2022 goal of proving […]

Micah Parsons Eyeing Sack Record In 2022

Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons had 13 sacks as a rookie and won Defensive Rookie of the Year, but he's setting his sights higher in his second NFL season. "Yeah, 15's like the minimum. 15's what I wanna hit. But definitely 23 is that goal, to break the record," Parsons said. The 23-year-old pass-rushing linebacker […]

James Proche II Stands Out In Offseason Workouts

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver James Proche II continually stood out during offseason practices. It's happened before with Proche and it hasn't translated to game days, partly because the Ravens haven't given him much of an opportunity. But The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec thinks he'll get a bigger opportunity this year and wouldn't be surprised if he […]

Chris Bassitt A Long Shot To Make It Back By Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Bassitt is a "long shot" to return to the rotation by this Thursday, according to skipper Buck Showalter. Left-hander David Peterson will start on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds, with right-hander Trevor Williams in line to toe the rubber on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Bassitt landed on the […]

Liam Hendriks, Adam Engel Return From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox reinstated closer Liam Hendriks (forearm) and outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) from the injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Adam Haseley and right-hander Jimmy Lambert to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. Hendriks has a 2.81 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 16 saves and 37 strikeouts in 25 2/3 relief innings this […]

Josh Naylor Leaves Early With Back Spasms

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor (back) left Game 1 of a doubleheader early against the Detroit Tigers on Monday due to back spasms. It remains to be seen if he'll return to the lineup for Game 2, but it's probably unlikely. The good news for fantasy managers is that Naylor went 1-for-2 with a […]

Adam Duvall Still Out Against Cardinals

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on the Fourth of July on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Duvall will miss his second straight game, but X-rays on left hand have come back negative after he was hit by a pitch on Saturday. The 33-year-old should be considered day-to-day, […]

J.P. Crawford Returns From Four-Game Suspension

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford is returning from his four-game suspension on Monday and will hit second against San Diego Padres left-hander Sean Manaea. Crawford was suspended four games by the league for his involvement in a benches-clearing brawl against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels on June 26, but fantasy managers will get him back […]

Jesse Winker Beginning Six-Game Suspension Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker is beginning his six-game suspension on Monday against the San Diego Padres with shortstop J.P. Crawford returning from his four-game suspension. Winker was handed a six-game suspension by Major League Baseball for his involvement in a benches-clearing brawl with the Los Angeles Angels on June 26. The 28-year-old has hit […]

Lawrence Cager Makes Strides At OTAs

The real star of the New York Jets organized team activities was tight end Lawrence Cager, who was converted from a receiver. He worked mostly with the third-team offense, but he was making two or three catches every day. Cager is clearly the most athletic player the Jets have at the tight end position, and […]

Lamarcus Joyner May Be In Final Season With Jets

New York Jets safety Lamarcus Joyner (triceps) is still the starter despite missing organized team activities and minicamp, but there's a chance that Ashtyn Davis and Jason Pinnock could push him for playing time this year if their strong OTAs turn into strong training camps. Joyner is 31 years old and his future with the […]

Jets Impressed With Breece Hall

New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur was impressed with rookie second-round running back Breece Hall during offseason workouts. "He's 220 pounds, and he's covering a lot of yardage when he doesn't look like he's covering a lot of yardage," LaFleur said. "He's fast, so he gets up on people pretty quick. And then he's […]

Tyler Conklin Makes The Most Of Offseason Reps

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin seized the majority of the repetitions at tight end during offseason practices because of the absences of C.J. Uzomah and Jeremy Ruckert. Conklin made the most of his extra work in the spring, and quarterback Zach Wilson is looking Conklin's way more often, especially in the red zone. […]

Zach Wilson Didn't Impress At OTAs

It's still early in the offseason, but The Athletic's Connor Hughes writes that New York Jets second-year quarterback Zach Wilson wasn't overly impressive through four media-open organized team activity practices. Wilson struggled with his accuracy, and his decision-making was questionable, at best. It wasn't all bad for the 22-year-old, but Hughes was hoping to see […]

Jason Pinnock Looks Like He Belongs

The New York Jets drafted Jason Pinnock as a cornerback in the fifth round last year but converted him to safety toward the end of 2021 out of necessity. Pinnock impressed in the role and finished with six tackles, two forced fumbles and a pass breakup in 175 defensive snaps. The Jets have made his […]

Greg Zuerlein, Eddy Pineiro Not Impressing

The New York Jets kicking competition between Greg Zuerlein and Eddy Pineiro this offseason has been "neck and neck," according to special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, but it's mainly because neither kicker has impressed all that much. The Jets brought in Greg the Leg this offseason after Pineiro made all 17 of his kicks in […]

Ashtyn Davis Looks Significantly Improved

New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis was viewed as a developmental player when he was taken in the third round in 2020. He was robbed of valuable repetitions when organized team activities and minicamp were canceled in his rookie year, and then he suffered a foot injury midway through his first NFL season that put […]

Bills Have Competition For No. 2 Cornerback Spot

Buffalo Bills cornerbacks Siran Neal, Dane Jackson and Kaiir Elam will all be competing throughout training camp to win the No. 2 cornerback job opposite Tre'Davious White. Neal, who is the oldest of the three, has embraced more of a leadership role heading into his fifth season with the team. He's been a key special […]

Kevin Harris Could Make Final Roster

New England Patriots sixth-round rookie running back Kevin Harris has a good shot at making the team's final roster, in the opinion of Patriots.com's Paul Perillo. Harris has a solid build and a reputation for being a physical power back who can run between the tackles. Perillo said he can see Harris earning some carries […]

Robert Griffin III Not Closing The Door On NFL Return

Free-agent quarterback Robert Griffin III has quickly embraced his new role as a broadcaster after playing eight seasons in the NFL, but he hasn't shut the door on a potential return to football. "I am ready to go right now. I train every day. I throw and work out. I know what it takes to […]

Ramon Urias Reinstated From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated infielder Ramon Urias (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned infielder Richie Martin to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. In two minor league rehab games with Double-A Bowie over the weekend, Urias went 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts. He's not back in the starting lineup […]

Tyler Stephenson Starting Rehab Assignment Monday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is starting his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Monday. Stephenson suffered a broken thumb on June 9, but barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment, he should be able to return as the Reds' everyday catcher just before the All-Star break in mid-July. The 25-year-old is […]

Jacob deGrom Strikes Out Five In First Rehab Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) made Single-A hitters look silly in his first minor league rehab start with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday. deGrom didn't allow a hit or a run while walking none and striking out five in just 1 2/3 innings. The only batter that didn't strike out against him […]

Brayan Bello Could Start On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said that pitching prospect Brayan Bello is an option to start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Bello is the team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he might be making his MLB debut this week. The 23-year-old right-hander has rocketed up the farm system this year, […]

Brooks Raley Reinstated From Restricted List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated left-hander Brooks Raley and right-hander Ryan Thompson from the restricted list on Monday and returned right-handers Phoenix Sanders and Javy Guerra to Triple-A Durham in corresponding moves. Right-hander Cristofer Ogando was optioned to Durham, and left-hander Josh Fleming has been recalled from Durham. Raley was unavailable to play in the […]

Domingo German Goes Four Innings In Third Rehab Start

New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German (shoulder) allowed an earned run on two hits while walking none and striking out three in four innings in his second minor league rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday. German has been out all year with a right shoulder impingement, but he's posted a 0.87 ERA and a […]

Kyle Lewis Goes 0-For-1 In First Rehab Game

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (concussion) went 0-for-1 with a walk while serving as the designated hitter on Sunday in his first minor league rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma. Lewis went on the seven-day concussion injured list on June 1, so he'll need a pretty lengthy rehab stint before he's cleared to rejoin Seattle's lineup. […]

Xander Bogaerts Not In The Lineup

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (thigh) is not in the starting lineup on the Fourth of July on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bogaerts suffered a left thigh laceration on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs and required seven stitches, so he'll sit out on Monday against Tampa. The 29-year-old is day-to-day for now. […]

Jonathan Villar Hitting Leadoff Against Houston

Los Angeles Angels infielder Jonathan Villar is starting at second base and is hitting in the leadoff spot in his debut with the team on Sunday against the Houston Astros. Villar signed with the Angels on Friday after hitting .222/.271/.327 with two home runs, 15 RBI, 19 runs scored and six stolen bases in 166 […]

Kris Bryant Resting Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant has swung the bat well since returning from the injured list on June 27, going 7-for-21 (.333) with an RBI in five games played, and he'll get a breather after going 3-for-5 with two runs scored and […]