Jack Flaherty Could Return In Late August

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that right-hander Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will rejoin the team in St. Louis on Saturday. After he throws a bullpen session, the Cardinals will determine when and where Flaherty will head out on a minor league rehab assignment. There is hope from the team that he can return to […]

Evan Longoria Has A Good Chance To Return Monday

San Francisco Giants skipper Gabe Kapler said that there's a "good chance" that third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) will come off the injured list during the series that starts next Monday against the San Diego Padres. Longoria has been out since late July with a Grade 1 hamstring injury, but the injury doesn't look serious […]

Joc Pederson To Return On Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (concussion) will return from the seven-day injured list on Saturday, with infielder Thairo Estrada (concussion) likely returning a day later on Sunday. Pederson has been out of action since July 29, but he should return to San Francisco's starting lineup on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. The 30-year-old left-handed […]

Michael Harris II Returns To The Lineup

Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Michael Harris II (foot) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the division-rival New York Mets and right-hander Carlos Carrasco, starting in center field and batting ninth in the batting order. Harris was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to a sore right foot, but the injury wasn't serious and […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting Against A Lefty

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Cronenworth has been on a recent tear at the plate and is now slashing .244/.348/.402 with 11 home runs, 55 RBI, 68 runs scored and one stolen base in 393 at-bats after homering in […]

Kenneth Murray Could Return During Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray (ankle) remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list after having offseason ankle surgery, but there's a chance he'll return to practices before the end of training camp. "I'm hoping it's some point during camp. We're not close yet, but he is improving, and he's getting more and more […]

DeAndre Carter Making An Impression

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DeAndre Carter caught two touchdowns from backup quarterback Chase Daniel while working with the second-team offense on Wednesday. He's proving to be an offensive weapon in training camp on top of what he brings as a kick and punt returner. Carter has four touchdowns in seven-on-seven, red-zone drills over the […]

Trey McBride Dealing With Sore Back

Arizona Cardinals rookie tight end Trey McBride (back) has been resting the last couple days at training camp because of a sore back, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The head coach wants McBride to be ready for the first preseason game next week on Aug. 12 so that he can start getting repetitions and […]

Romeo Doubs Impressing Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers typically doesn't gush over rookie wide receivers, but Romeo Doubs has made quite the impression on the veteran QB during training camp so far this summer. Rodgers said he likes Doubs' approach and that he's very humble. The 22-year-old is getting a lot of opportunities to show his stuff […]

Matthew Stafford Not Participating In Team Drills

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) is dealing with a right elbow issue and isn't expected to throw in team drills for the next couple of practices in training camp. The elbow issues cropped up in the spring, and it's being described as bad tendinitis. Stafford received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his elbow […]

Joe Burrow Back With The Team

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) was back in the team's locker room at training camp on Thursday and seemed to be walking OK across the locker room. Burrow had surgery last Tuesday to remove his appendix, and head coach Zac Taylor said at the time that there was no timetable on Burrow's return. It's […]

Joey Gallo Making Dodgers Debut Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joey Gallo is making his debut with the team on Thursday against San Francisco Giants right-hander Jakob Junis, starting in left field and hitting sixth in the batting order. Gallo was dealt from the New York Yankees to the Dodgers at the trade deadline on Tuesday, but he didn't get the […]

Bills Bullish On Khalil Shakir

The Buffalo Bills seem bullish on rookie fifth-round wide receiver Khalil Shakir's potential this year despite his status as a late-round draft pick. Shakir had six good practices in a row at training camp before a temporary lapse with multiple drops on Monday. However, the rookie bounced back in practice on Tuesday, showing his usual […]

Marquez Stevenson To Miss Several Weeks

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Marquez Stevenson (foot) will miss several weeks after getting injured in training camp practice on Tuesday. It's another setback for Stevenson, who missed the early part of last season with an injury before returning and getting benched down the stretch. He was a bubble player […]

Jamison Crowder Returns To Team Drills

Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder made a return to team drills on Tuesday at training camp after a five-practice absence due to general soreness. However, he got most his work with the Case Keenum-led offense rather than working with quarterback Josh Allen. Isaiah McKenzie has continued to build chemistry with Allen and appears […]

Isaiah McKenzie Continues To Stand Out

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie has been one of the standouts of the team's training camp to this point. He's been with the team since 2018 and has slowly worked himself into more significant roles over the years. "Job's up for grabs," McKenzie said of the slot receiver role. "Jamison Crowder came in, and […]

Steelers, Diontae Johnson Agree To Two-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Diontae Johnson agreed to a two-year, $36.71 million contract extension on Thursday, according to a source. The two sides worked it out on Wednesday night and Thursday morning to end Johnson's training camp hold-in with a shorter deal than we've seen from the other high-end receivers that have gotten […]

Kyle Philips Working With First-Team Offense

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Kyle Philips received some slot repetitions with the first-team offense on Tuesday at training camp practice. Philips, who was drafted in the fifth round, has been impressing coaches and is a name to watch for the rest of the summer at camp. There is certainly opportunity in Tennessee's pass-catching ranks […]

Maxx Williams Activated From PUP List

The Arizona Cardinals activated tight end Maxx Williams (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, and he is dressed for practice at training camp. Williams has been sidelined since tearing his ACL in Week 5 of last year. Before the injury, he was off to the best start of his career with […]

Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that he doesn't expect running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon to play in the team's first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, Aug. 12. And with Patrick Taylor dinged up in training camp, it will present a big opportunity for Iowa undrafted free-agent […]

Andrew McCutchen Doubles Twice Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a stolen base and two strikeouts out of the cleanup spot in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's up to 19 doubles and eight stolen bases on the year. On the year, the 35-year-old veteran is slashing .256/.323/.396 with 10 home runs, 46 […]

Sandy Alcantara Throws Complete-Game Shutout

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara tossed a complete-game shutout win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, allowing six hits while walking one and striking out three in nine innings. The 26-year-old All-Star now has a major league-leading three complete games this year, and he's now 10-4 with a pristine 1.88 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 141 […]

Drew VerHagen To Have Season-Ending Hip Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Drew VerHagen (hip) will have season-ending hip surgery shortly, according to a team official. VerHagen injured his hip in April and won't make it back for the rest of the 2022 season. The 31-year-old had signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with St. Louis in free agency. He'll end the season […]

Adrian Houser To Make Rehab Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (elbow) will make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and will likely throw two innings. Houser has been out of commission since late June with a right flexor strain, so he'll require multiple rehab outings in the minors before he's ready to rejoin the Brewers […]

Joey Bart Dealing With Groin Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (groin) was pulled from the game early on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with slight groin tightness. Bart went 3-for-4 in the game before departing, and fantasy managers won't have him in the lineup for Thursday's game against left-hander Clayton Kershaw. After the 3-for-4 performance, Bart is now […]

Red Sox Designate Jackie Bradley Jr. For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. for assignment on Thursday. The writing was on the wall for Bradley, who is hitting just .210/.257/.321 with three home runs, 29 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases in 271 at-bats this year, when the Red Sox traded for outfielder Tommy Pham at the […]

Omar Narvaez Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed catcher Omar Narvaez (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left quadriceps strain and recalled catcher Mario Feliciano from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Narvaez isn't a must-stash in leagues that start only one catcher, as he is hitting .237/.324/.363 with four home runs, 18 RBI and […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Serve As DH Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (forearm) had a "mild cramp in his forearm" on Wednesday, according to manager Phil Nevin. However, Ohtani will serve as the designated hitter on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics, and the injury isn't considered serious. The 28-year-old two-way start allowed three runs (two earned) while striking out seven […]

Wednesday's Cubs-Cardinals Game Postponed

The game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday has officially been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Thursday as part of a split doubleheader. Wednesday's scheduled starters -- lefty Justin Steele for the Cubs and right-hander Miles Mikolas for St. Louis -- will presumably be […]

Skyy Moore Returns To Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Skyy Moore (hip) returned to training camp practice on Wednesday after injuring his hip on Tuesday. Kansas City drafted Moore in the second round of this year's draft in order to help make up for the loss of All-Pro Tyreek Hill, who is now in Miami. In his final […]