Irv Smith Jr. Expected To Be Full-Go

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (knee) is expected to be full-go for the start of training camp, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. "We're expecting him to be full [speed] to start," O'Connell said on Tuesday. Smith missed all of last season due to his knee injury but is expected to be the […]

Treylon Burks Does Well On Conditioning Test

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson said that rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks did a nice job in his conditioning test at training camp and has been running around the last couple of days. The Titans are excited about Burks' trajectory after the first-round pick dealt with asthma and conditioning issues during offseason workouts. With […]

Robert Woods Won't Be Limited

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver Robert Woods (knee) will be doing 90 percent of the work early in training camp. It's great news for Woods, who was limited to just two games with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021 after tearing his ACL. He was dealt to the Titans for […]

Derrick Henry Unlikely To Play In The Preseason

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said he "wouldn't anticipate seeing him in any preseason games," when referring to whether the team will change their approach with running back Derrick Henry this summer. Henry played in just eight games in 2021 due to a foot injury, so the Titans will take it easy on the […]

Joe Burrow Having Surgery On Appendix

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) is undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, according to a source. He will miss some practice time at training camp as a result. Better now than during the regular season. The 25-year-old former first overall pick bounced back in a big way from a serious knee injury in his […]

Christian McCaffrey To Have Normal Training Camp

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that he doesn't expect many changes with running back Christian McCaffrey's (ankle) preseason preparation. McCaffrey isn't expected to play at all in the preseason after playing in just 10 total games over the last two seasons due to injuries. But in his last healthy season in 2019, CMC […]

Jamison Crowder Dealing With Soreness

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receivers Jamison Crowder and Jake Kumerow will miss practice on Tuesday with "soreness" and "tightness" and will be listed as day-to-day at training camp. It's not what you want to see from a veteran wideout early in training camp, but it's also probably nothing to worry […]

Riley Reiff Agrees With Bears

Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Riley Reiff agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million with the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, according to a source. Reiff is likely to earn at least $10 million. The 33-year-old veteran played in 12 games for the Bengals in 2021 but suffered an ankle injury in Week […]

Roquan Smith, Robert Quinn Report To Training Camp

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith and pass-rusher Robert Quinn both reported to training camp on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith, however, isn't scheduled to take part in workouts because of his contract situation. Quinn, who had 18.5 sacks in 2021, skipped June's mandatory minicamp and is due $12.9 million this season. There was speculation […]

No Timeline For Darius Leonard

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (back) isn't putting a timetable on his return after he had surgery in June to fix two discs in his back that were causing pain all the way down his leg. The good news is that Leonard is feeling relief already, but he could miss most of training camp and […]

Colts Still Talking With T.Y. Hilton But Not Julio Jones

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that the team has continued to have dialogue with free-agent wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, but they have not had any discussions with Julio Jones. The Colts aren't desperate to add to their receiver room, and they have plenty of familiarity with Hilton after he played for them for […]

Frank Schwindel Starts On Bench Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In seven games in the month of July, Schwindel is hitting just .200 (5-for-25) with no homers and two RBI. Overall, the 30-year-old right-handed hitter is batting .233/.279/.372 with eight home runs, 35 RBI and 23 runs […]

Jake Meyers Goes Hitless In Return

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (elbow) returned to the starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics after sitting out on Sunday with a bruised elbow, and he went 0-for-4 to drop his season line to .238/.293/.345 in 84 at-bats. The 26-year-old got a late start to the season but looked good initially before tailing […]

Josh Rojas Steals Three Bases Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas went 2-for-4 out of the leadoff spot on Monday in the team's 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. Rojas drove in one, walked and stole three bases on the evening in the victory. It was the 28-year-old's first career multi-steal game, and he now has 11 swipes on the […]

Shohei Ohtani Dealing With Bruised Knee

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that two-way star Shohei Ohtani (knee) has a bruise above his knee after fouling a ball off himself on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. Ohtani said he's OK to play on Tuesday, but the Angels will check with him again before the game. The Angels surely won't […]

Red Sox Not Considering Dealing Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers

Boston Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said "there's been no discussion or communication internally or externally" about trading shortstop Xander Bogaerts or third baseman Rafael Devers. The Red Sox have lost eight of their last 10 games and might become sellers rather than buyers as the Aug. 2 trade deadline rapidly approaches. However, they are […]

Walker Buehler Plays Catch Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (forearm), who has been sidelined since June 10 after suffering a Grade 2 flexor strain in his right forearm, played catch on Monday for the first time. Buehler is still a significant ways away from a potential return to the team, and his role is contingent on his […]

Andrew Heaney Likely To Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) will likely return from the injured list to start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, according to skipper Dave Roberts. The Dodgers play on 18 consecutive days to open the second half of the season, so they will go with a six-man starting rotation during that stretch. Heaney, […]

MLB, Players Union Can't Agree On International Draft

The MLB Players Association rejected the league's latest proposal on an international draft on Monday, which means the free-agent qualifying offer system that has been a drag on some free agents, will remain in place. The two sides exchanged four total proposals this month and were consistently far apart on the amount of money that […]

Ethan Small Called Up Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled left-handed pitching prospect Ethan Small from Triple-A Nashville on Monday and designated right-hander Connor Sadzeck for assignment in a corresponding move. Small made his big-league debut for the Brewers on May 30 against the Chicago Cubs, allowing two earned runs on four hits while walking four and striking out four in […]

Jean Segura To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura (finger) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday night, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Segura underwent surgery to fix a fractured right index finger in early June, and it sounds as if he's nearing a return to the majors. He'll be eligible […]

Bryce Harper Not Ready To Have Pins Removed

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) didn't have the pins removed from his fractured left thumb on Monday, but that could happen next week. He hasn't suffered a setback of any sort, but he just isn't quite ready to have his pins removed. Harper will meet with his surgeon again next Monday and will hopefully […]

Mariners Optimistic Julio Rodriguez Will Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners skipper Scott Servais said he's "very, very optimistic" that rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez is out of the lineup for the fourth straight game with left wrist soreness, but he is going to ramp up his baseball activity before the […]

Mike Zunino Done For The Season

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) will undergo surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome and will miss the remainder of the 2022 season. It was a rough Monday for the Rays, as it was also announced that outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) will miss the rest of the year. Zunino will finish his 2022 season with […]

Yordan Alvarez Returns Against A's

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against right-hander Adam Oller and the Oakland Athletics, serving as the DH and hitting third in the batting order. Alvarez took a seat on Sunday due to a sore right hand, but he's back in there for fantasy managers in […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Sitting Monday

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Witt left the game early on Sunday and will miss the series opener on Monday against the Angels as a result. Fantasy managers should consider the 22-year-old to be day-to-day for now. Nicky […]

Danny Amendola Calls It A Career

Despite multiple teams calling this offseason, two-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver Danny Amendola has decided to retire from professional football. "It was better than I could have ever imagined," Amendola said about his career. Amendola spent the 2021 season with the Houston Texans, catching 24 of 38 targets for 248 yards and three touchdowns […]

Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur Receive Extensions

The Green Bay Packers gave both general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur undisclosed contract extensions this offseason that will keep them within the organization for years to come, according to a league source. Executive vice president and director of football operations Russ Ball also received an extension. With LaFleur at the controls, […]

Denzelle Good To Retire

The Las Vegas Raiders placed veteran offensive guard/tackle Denzelle Good on the Reserve/Retired list on Monday. He started 43 games in seven NFL seasons after being taken in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts out of Mars Hill College. Good started a career-high 14 games for the Raiders in […]

Giants Work Out Eric Ebron

The New York Giants worked out a group that included free-agent tight end Eric Ebron on Monday. The Giants lost both Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph this offseason, and promising rookie Daniel Bellinger (quadriceps) has begun training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, so New York could certainly use another body in the […]