Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in right field and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Rich Hill. Acuna was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to lower-body soreness, but he came in as a pinch-hitter and is ready to resume starting duties after […]

Bryce Harper Not Ready For Live Pitching

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb, elbow) isn't ready to face live pitching yet because he hasn't regained as much flexibility in his surgically repaired thumb. The Phillies are also cutting back on Harper's throwing program because of some "stiffness" in his arm. However, manager Rob Thomson still thinks Harper will return this season. "No […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Joins Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to an undisclosed major league deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Bradley was released by the Boston Red Sox last week after hitting just .210/.257/.321 with three home runs, 29 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases in 290 plate appearances over 91 […]

Josh Jung Returning To Triple-A Tuesday

Texas Rangers No. 2 prospect, third baseman Josh Jung (shoulder), is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday to join Triple-A Round Rock, and he's expected to play third base. The 24-year-old played eight games in the Arizona Complex League during his rehab assignment and went 6-for-25 with three home runs […]

Manuel Margot Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (knee) will serve as the designated hitter on Tuesday to begin his minor league rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League. Margot is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 20. The 27-year-old has been out of action since June 20 due to a right knee […]

Kyle Tucker Back In Lineup Against Rangers

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) is back in right field and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Tuesday against Texas Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. Tucker missed the last four games with a non-COVID illness, but fantasy managers should have him available moving forward. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is hitting .241/.330/.448 with 19 […]

Jonathan India Returns, Mike Moustakas Out Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (hamstring) is back at second base and batting leadoff on Tuesday against New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco, while third baseman Mike Moustakas (calf) will take a seat on the bench after getting injured Monday night. Moose's injury isn't believed to be serious, but the Reds will give him […]

Saquon Barkley Continues To Stand Out

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley continues to look good in training camp this summer. He looked decisive and quick during training camp practice on Sunday when the team mostly worked on red-zone runs. Head coach Brian Daboll has called Barkley "explosive," and it's been evident on the field as well. Center Jon Feliciano […]

Trey Lance Has Been Inconsistent

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance finished Saturday's training camp practice with a flourish, but it didn't carry over to Sunday. He completed just four of his 12 passes on Sunday, which included a bad interception that was forced during the final period of the day. However, according to receiver Brandon Aiyuk, Lance was not […]

Titans Sign Adrian Colbert To One-Year Deal

The Tennessee Titans signed former Cleveland Browns safety Adrian Colbert to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to his agents. Colbert spent the 2021 season with the Browns and New York Jets, but all of his production came in New York. He had 16 tackles (10 solo) in just four games played (three starts) […]

Jason Kelce Undergoes Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (elbow) underwent elbow surgery but is expected to be ready for Week 1. The surgery was described as a minor scope to clean out his elbow, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. There's still a chance that Kelce could miss a game or two to open the regular season, but the […]

Mekhi Becton Likely Out For The Year

New York Jets former first-round offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) suffered an avulsion fracture of his right kneecap in training camp practice on Monday. He'll visit with a surgeon on Wednesday, but Becton will likely miss all of the 2022 season. It's brutal news for the Jets and the 23-year-old, who missed all but one […]

Drake London, Tyler Allgeier Buried On First Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tyler Allgeier was listed as the team's eighth running back on the first official depth chart of training camp, but not much should be read into it, as head coach Arthur Smith generally puts rookies on the back end of the depth chart at this stage of the preseason. Along […]

Drew Lock Outperforms Geno Smith Over The Weekend

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith took all of the first-team repetitions during Sunday's walk-through practice, while Drew Lock worked exclusively with the No. 2 offense as the QB competition appeared to remain status quo. Smith has gotten virtually all of the first-team reps in the first week and a half of training camp, but that […]

Unknown If Deshaun Watson Will Play Friday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has a plan for quarterback Deshaun Watson and the rest of the team's QBs for the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he hasn't told them yet and won't tell the media. It's unclear if Watson will play. NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson handed […]

Tyrion Davis-Price Listed As Fourth RB On Depth Chart

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Tyrion Davis-Price is listed as the team's No. 4 RB on the first unofficial depth chart of training camp. Second-year back Elijah Mitchell is the starter, with Jeff Wilson Jr. and Trey Sermon directly behind him. Fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into these unofficial depth charts, but it's […]

Rondale Moore's Role On The Rise

Only twice last year in his rookie season did Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore have more than six targets in a game, and those two games ended up being his best. He caught seven passes for 114 yards and a touchdown over the Vikings and had 11 receptions for 51 yards in late November […]

Jameis Winston Day-To-Day With Sprained Foot

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (foot) is being listed as day-to-day with a sprained right foot, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Allen initially said that Winston rolled his ankle in training camp practice on Monday, but it was later clarified that he suffered a minor foot injury. Winston, who is also recovering from […]

Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown Struggling At Camp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel has been practicing with the team at training camp, and his presence outside, in the slot or out of the backfield can create mismatches for the opposing defense. However, the fact that he's being nursed through camp without tackling puts doubt into how he'll get through a full 17-game […]

Carson Wentz's Stock Is Down

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz's inaccuracy concerns have followed him to Washington with an assortment pack of misfires in training camp. Wentz has routinely bricked passes in various directions in practices with no defense on the field. It hasn't been an every-play issue for Wentz, and his strong arm opens up more downfield plays in […]

Marken Michel Shining In Training Camp

Washington Commanders wide receiver Marken Michel is grabbing everyone's attention at training camp this year. No matter who is under center at quarterback, the 29-year-old, who is the brother of running back Sony Michel, has made plays downfield. The team's top five wideouts appear to be set, so it remains to be seen if there […]

Cole Turner Turning Heads At Training Camp

Washington Commanders rookie fifth-round tight end Cole Turner has been a fluid pass-catcher and a striking 6-foot-6 target during training camp this summer. He is the team's top receiving tight end until Logan Thomas (knee) returns from the Physically Unable to Perform list, and he's the TE1 overall with John Bates (calf) out of action. […]

Jahan Dotson's Stock Still Rising

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been one of the cleanest performers in training camp, and not just among the rookies. He's been working with the first-team offense and is racking up repetitions when Curtis Samuel has missed sessions. The hype over the 5-foot-11 receiver's catch radius and reliable hands remains intact. However, […]

No Timetable For Joe Burrow's Return

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor won't put a timetable on quarterback Joe Burrow's (appendix) return to training camp practices after undergoing an appendectomy in late July. "He's starting to get better every single day," Taylor said. "Again, I don't want to put a timeline on when he gets out here and starts throwing and […]

Aaron Rodgers Hasn't Violated NFL's Drug Policy

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn't considered a violation of the league's drug policy. Rodgers said he went on an ayahuasca retreat to Peru in 2020 before the third of his four MVP seasons. It's defined as a psychoactive beverage native to South America […]

Cubs Option Frank Schwindel

The Chicago Cubs optioned first baseman Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Iowa after their game on Tuesday, clearing the way for outfielder Franmil Reyes to join the active major league roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Schwindel was hitting .229/.277/.358 with eight home runs, 36 RBI, 23 runs scored […]

Darren O'Day's Rehab Moved To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves moved relief pitcher Darren O'Day's (calf) minor league rehab assignment from High-A Rome to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. O'Day struck out a batter in a scoreless inning of work for Rome last Friday. The 39-year-old right-hander might only need a few more rehab outings before he's activated from the 15-day injured list. […]

Kevin Kiermaier Has Successful Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) had successful left hip surgery last Wednesday and is feeling great. "I will be back on that field next year better than ever," Kiermaier said. He's expected to return to full activity in six to seven months, so he should be ready to start the 2023 season on […]

Zack Britton Still A Ways Away From Returning

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) is set to face live hitters again on Wednesday, but manager Aaron Boone cautioned that Britton is still a ways away from going on a minor league rehab assignment. The 34-year-old left-handed hurler faced hitters for the first time on Aug. 4 since undergoing surgery to fix […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resumes Baseball Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles), who is on the injured list with Achilles tendinitis, has resumed baseball activities, but skipper Aaron Boone said there is no timetable for his return to the team. Stanton has been on the shelf since July 23, so he'll almost certainly require a minor league rehab assignment before […]