NFL Appealing Deshaun Watson's Six-Game Suspension

The NFL is appealing for an indefinite suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson that would be a minimum of one year, according to sources. The NFL's appeal will also include a monetary fine, which is even more significant given the structure of Watson's contract. Disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson gave Watson a six-game suspension […]

Tyler O'Neill Returns To The Lineup Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (leg) is back in left field and is hitting fifth on Wednesday against Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. O'Neill will return to action after missing the last two games due to a leg cramp. Since the All-Star break, he's really struggled at the dish, going 5-for-26 (.192) with a […]

Eduardo Escobar, Luis Guillorme To Platoon At 3B

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter is comfortable moving forward with a platoon situation at third base between Eduardo Escobar and Luis Guillorme. Escobar was out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez, and the 33-year-old veteran switch-hitter figures to be on the short side of the platoon moving forward. […]

Brayan Bello Injured Wednesday

Boston Red Sox rookie right-hander Brayan Bello (groin) left his outing on Wednesday against the Houston Astros with a left groin strain. Bello was trying to eat up some innings after lefty starter Rich Hill made his return from the injured list on Wednesday, but Bello was forced out after just two-thirds of an inning […]

David Bednar Placed On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed closer David Bednar (back) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Yohan Ramirez from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The team also recalled infielder Tucupita Marcano from Indianapolis and designated infielder Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment. Bednar was unavailable for a save chance on Tuesday against the Milwaukee […]

Dinelson Lamet Designated For Assignment

The Milwaukee Brewers designated right-hander Dinelson Lamet and catcher Pedro Severino for assignment on Wednesday. Lamet was just acquired by the Brewers in the trade that sent left-handed closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Milwaukee likes Lamet, but their bullpen is extremely crowded at the major league level, even after trading […]

Tanner Rainey Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tanner Rainey (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. We already knew there was a pretty good chance that Rainey would miss the rest of the season with a UCL injury to his right elbow, but now it's official after the surgery. The 29-year-old will now miss the majority of the […]

Mariners Hope Ty France Will Return Friday

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais decided to give first baseman Ty France (wrist) another day to recover on Wednesday against the New York Yankees, and along with the team's off day on Thursday, the team is hoping that France will be ready to return on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels in the series opener. […]

Noah Brown Has An Opportunity

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown is the only receiver on the team not named CeeDee Lamb to have caught a pass in a regular season game after James Washington (foot) suffered a broken foot in practice on Monday. He's the oldest of the remaining receivers on Dallas' roster as they look to replace Washington […]

Marquise Brown Arrested For Criminal Speeding

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown was arrested on Wednesday morning on criminal-speeding charges. Brown was not present with the team for Wednesday's practice, but he's also been working his way back from a hamstring injury that put him on the Non-Football Injury list to begin training camp. Hollywood was activated from the NFI list […]

Amari Cooper Returns To Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) returned to training camp practice on Wednesday and is taking part in individual drills. Cooper didn't participate in practice on Tuesday after tweaking his ankle on Monday. It's good news that he's already back, as the Browns' thin receiving corps is already without rookie David Bell (foot) and […]

Tom Brady Won't Play In First Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that quarterback Tom Brady and many other starters will not play in the team's first preseason game next Saturday, Aug. 13, against the Miami Dolphins. This shouldn't come as a huge surprise to anyone as the Bucs look to keep the future Hall of Famer healthy for […]

Derek Stingley Looking Good In Training Camp

Houston Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley (foot) has looked good early in training camp while coming off a Lisfranc injury that ended his final year in college early. Stingley was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2020 out of LSU, and despite concerns about his foot, Houston took him third overall in this year's draft. NFL […]

Tyrann Mathieu Rejoins Team At Training Camp

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (personal) rejoined the team at training camp on Tuesday after missing the last week for a personal family matter, according to a source. Even with Mathieu away, the Saints secondary has been perhaps the best group in camp, and now they have one of the best players back on […]

Isiah Pacheco To Begin As Primary Kickoff Returner

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Isiah Pacheco will start the preseason as the team's primary kickoff returner. "We'll see if he can handle it," special teams coordinator Dave Toub said. "In a few games, we'll be able to know right away. He's promising. He's a big guy: 215 (pounds) running a 4.37 (40-yard dash […]

Rich Hill Starting Wednesday Against Astros

Boston Red Sox left-hander Rich Hill (knee) will start Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros instead of Brayan Bello. Hill was activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday, and he'll return to the starting rotation in a tough matchup against the first-place Astros. The 42-year-old veteran southpaw only threw three innings and 56 pitches […]

Ross Stripling Goes On Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling (glute) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right glute strain and Matt Peacock was recalled in a corresponding move. Manager John Schneider said the hope is that Stripling requires only a short recovery time. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the 32-year-old veteran will […]

Phillies Hope Jean Segura Will Return Thursday

The Philadelphia Phillies remain hopeful that second baseman Jean Segura (finger) will return from the 60-day injured list on Thursday. Interim manager Rob Thomson said Segura might hit lower in the lineup upon his return. He's been out since May 31 with a broken right index finger, but fantasy managers should be getting him back […]

Bryce Harper Resumes Throwing Program

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb), who had the pins removed from his surgically repaired left thumb on Monday, has begun a throwing program, interim manager Rob Thomson said on Wednesday. Harper is not only attempting to return again this season, but also perhaps play right field. Thomson said Harper has taken swings without […]

Byron Buxton Back In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tyler Alexander, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Buxton will return after missing the last two games with minor knee soreness, so fantasy managers need to get him back into their starting lineups. […]

Kylen Granson, Jelani Woods Have Been Inconsistent

Indianapolis Colts tight ends Kylen Granson and Jelani Woods need to stack more consistent days together at training camp. Granson had too many drops in the spring and hasn't done much so far in training camp. Woods, who is a rookie, is coming on a little slower than the team would like and has looked […]

Alec Pierce Proving He Belongs

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce had a pair of touchdowns in training camp practice on Tuesday despite being blanketed by All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore in coverage. It's still early this summer, but The Athletic's Zak Keefer thinks Pierce belongs. The rookie out of Cincinnati has impressed the moment he arrived, flashing athleticism and […]

Justice Hill Building Momentum

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill, a third-year running back trying to secure a job in training camp, has quietly built momentum. He is looking quick and is showing no signs of the Achilles tear that kept him off the field all of last season. Hill has also caught some passes out of the backfield, […]

No Clear Timetable For James White

There remains no clear timetable for New England Patriots running back James White (hip) to return after undergoing hip surgery, according to a source. It's possible that he remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the regular season, but the team still has several more weeks to evaluate his recovery and decide […]

Mitch Trubisky Hasn't Looked Sharp

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky hasn't looked very sharp so far in training camp practices. He came into Tuesday's practice having missed on 12 consecutive repetitions in the team's Seven Shots drill. Trubisky wasn't able to convert in four reps, extending his skid to 16 straight non-scoring plays in the drill. For the duration of […]

David Montgomery Could Play Special Teams In 2022

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery has embraced the potential of playing on special teams this year. Montgomery remains the team's lead back, but he's also in the final year of his contract, and special teams work is new to him. "Wherever they need me, I'm going to be ready to be there," Montgomery said. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Practicing Without Restrictions

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) has been cleared to practice in training camp without restrictions after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery that has prevented him from being traded. Because the Niners still plan to trade him, they are having him work out separately from the team during camp. "Jimmy's doing a really good job," […]

Tarik Skubal Heads To Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed left-hander Tarik Skubal (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with left arm fatigue. He's dealing with inflammation in his forearm area. In corresponding moves, the Tigers reinstated right-hander Wily Peralta from the 15-day injured list, optioned infielder Zack Short to Triple-A Toledo and recalled outfielder Daz Cameron from Toledo. […]

Julio Rodriguez's Wrist Improving

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) said his right hand/wrist is getting better. He was able to show more range of motion and said he couldn't do that two days ago. Rodriguez hasn't undergone an MRI exam since it was ruled a contusion. Still, the 21-year-old All-Star has yet to resume swinging a bat […]

Kenley Jansen Will Remain Braves' Primary Closer

Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker said that relief pitcher Kenley Jansen will continue to serve as the team's primary closer, but the newly acquired Raisel Iglesias is the secondary closer. Jansen is only on a one-year deal with Atlanta, while Iglesias is signed through the 2025 season. Jansen's fantasy managers were likely very uneasy when […]