Roansy Contreras Starting Against Boston Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, and he'll make his return to the starting rotation against the Boston Red Sox. In a corresponding move, the team designated relief pitcher Austin Brice for assignment. Contreras will return to Pittsburgh's rotation after being sent to the minors in July. The 22-year-old […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Hitting Sixth In MLB Debut

The New York Yankees called up infield prospect Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, and he'll make his major league debut against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Cabrera is starting at third base and is hitting sixth in the batting order. The 23-year-old is the team's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and […]

Falcons Sign KeeSean Johnson

The Atlanta Falcons signed former Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver KeeSean Johnson to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. The Falcons can never have too much receiver depth after losing Calvin Ridley to a year-long suspension and Russell Gage in free agency in the offseason, but Johnson will merely be trying to win […]

Brandon Drury Hitting Cleanup Against Marlins

San Diego Padres third baseman Brandon Drury is starting at third base and is hitting cleanup on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Pablo Lopez. It is the first time that Drury has hit cleanup all year, and he's mostly been hitting fifth since he was traded to the Padres at the Aug. 2 […]

Jo Adell Still Sidelined Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Adell injured his thumb in Monday's game and was held out of the lineup on Tuesday, although he did hit two home runs while facing right-hander Michael Lorenzen in a simulated game. With an off day […]

Patriots Manufacturing Touches For Jonnu Smith

The New England Patriots have been manufacturing touches for tight end Jonnu Smith, and he made some notable plays in Wednesday's joint practice with the Carolina Panthers. The Patriots are trying to get the ball in Smith's hands in several ways and there's a clear emphasis on getting him involved. Smith was making plays last […]

Jameis Winston Won't Play Friday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (foot, knee) will not play in the team's second preseason game on Friday against the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Dennis Allen. Winston is still out after spraining his foot last week, and he's also attempting to return from a torn ACL in his knee last year. […]

Dennis Allen Impressed By Michael Thomas

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen had good things to say about wide receiver Michael Thomas on Wednesday. "When I watch Michael Thomas at practice, I see the Michael Thomas that I saw pre-injury. I see a big, strong, physical, receiver that makes a ton of contested catches. I saw it in these practices. […]

CeeDee Lamb Missing Practice With Foot Injury

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (foot) isn't practicing on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a foot injury, but he's walking around without a protective boot. Lamb will almost certainly be held out of the team's second preseason game this week, but it remains to be seen if this is an injury […]

Broncos Want Javonte Williams To Be "The Guy?"

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III said that the coaching staff wants Javonte Williams "to be the guy" after he received the first snaps at training camp practice on Wednesday. It was expected that Williams would be more of the 1A to Gordon's 1B this year after the two basically split carries down the […]

Aaron Jones, A.J. Dillon Could See More Targets

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers estimated that it's realistic to think both running backs Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon could surpass 50 receptions in 2022. Jones has had 49, 47 and 52 catches the last three seasons in head coach Matt LaFleur's offense, while Dillon had 34 in 2021. "We have runs to both […]

Treylon Burks Leaves Practice Early Wednesday

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks left Wednesday's training camp practice early due to undisclosed reasons. It remains to be seen if Burks is actually injured, but he was slowed in offseason workouts by asthma and conditioning issues. Stay tuned for more updates on the 22-year-old's condition. Jones has often been compared to former […]

Julio Jones Won't Play In Second Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Julio Jones will not play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. Jones is taking part in joint practices with the Titans this week, but the Bucs will hold the veteran pass-catcher out as a precaution. Mike Evans (hamstring), […]

Darren Waller Back At Practice Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) returned to training camp practice on Wednesday. The Raiders have been holding Waller out of practice with what is believed to be a minor injury, but fantasy managers can breathe easier now that he's back on the field. The 29-year-old remains a top-five fantasy tight end, but […]

Jerick McKinnon Misses Practice With Injury

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (hamstring) missed training camp practice on Wednesday with a strained hamstring. It remains to be seen if McKinnon will be able to suit up for the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Washington Commanders. With McKinnon currently sidelined, rookie Isiah Pacheco and Ronald Jones will see […]

Robbie Anderson Dealing With Quad Injury

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that wide receiver Robbie Anderson (quadriceps) is dealing with a quadriceps injury at training camp. Anderson is currently being held out of practice, and it remains to be seen if he'll suit up for Friday's second preseason game against the New England Patriots. It doesn't sound like his […]

Mecole Hardman Dealing With Groin Injury

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (groin) is being evaluated for a groin injury after leaving training camp practice on Wednesday on a cart, according to a source. The severity of the injury is unclear, but it was a good sign that Hardman was able to walk off the field […]

Geno Smith Still The No. 1 QB

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will likely make another start in the second preseason game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday now that Drew Lock is out with COVID-19. Third-stringer Jacob Eason is also in line for some snaps after he didn't play in the preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before Lock tested positive […]

Kirk Cousins Cleared To Practice

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was cleared to return to training camp practice on Wednesday after five days away from the team due to a positive COVID-19 test. He's expected to fill his normal role with the first-team offense in two joint practices with the San Francisco 49ers this week. Cousins said his symptoms were […]

Mecole Hardman Leaves On Cart Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (leg) was injured in training camp practice on Wednesday and left on a cart. Hardman appeared to have injured his left leg and was in a bit of pain, but we won't know the exact severity of his injury until the Chiefs evaluate Hardman further. With Tyreek Hill […]

Yoshi Tsutsugo Signs Minors Deal With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays officially signed free-agent first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo to a minor league deal on Wednesday, and he'll join Triple-A Buffalo. Tsutsugo was released earlier this month by the Pittsburgh Pirates after he hit just .171/.249/.229 with two home runs, 19 RBI and 11 runs scored in 193 plate appearances over 50 games. […]

Joey Votto Sitting Against Left-Hander

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez on Wednesday. Votto, who has gone just 7-for-51 (.137) with a homer, three RBI and 13 strikeouts in 14 games this month, is getting a day off amidst a slump. The 38-year-old left-handed hitter has […]

Keibert Ruiz Back In The Lineup

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (head, knee) is back behind the plate and is hitting fifth on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly. Ruiz was beat up behind the dish in the game on Monday and was given Tuesday off, but he's back in there on Wednesday. He also came off the […]

Jorge Polanco Not Playing Against Royals

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Polanco will miss his second straight game after injuring his knee during a slide in Monday's contest. With a scheduled day off on Thursday, the Twins and fantasy managers will be hoping that Polanco can […]

Matt Duffy Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels infielder Matt Duffy (back) began his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and is expected to play there for a little more than a week. He left the game on June 26 and was dealing with tightness in his lower back, later being diagnosed with lower back spasms. […]

Mike Trout Could Return This Week

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout's (back, ribs) return from the injured list appears imminent, and interim manager Phil Nevin wouldn't rule out a return as early as Wednesday. However, it appears more likely that Trout would return against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. He started doing rotational exercises on Aug. 3 and swinging off […]

Jo Adell Expected To Return Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (thumb) injured his right thumb on Monday night and felt discomfort gripping a baseball on Tuesday, which is why he was held out of the lineup against the Seattle Mariners. However, Adell faced right-hander Michael Lorenzen in a simulated game and hit two home runs. He said he can […]

Kyle Schwarber Still Out Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Schwarber will miss his sixth straight game with a right calf strain, and he's not expected to return to the lineup until Friday, at the earliest. The Phillies have an off day on Thursday, so they're hoping […]

Kyler Murray, Marquise Brown Finally Work Together

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (wrist) and wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) finally worked together for the first time this summer at training camp practice on Monday. "They just have a chemistry you can't really coach," wide receiver Greg Dortch said. "This is a grown man's game, but they are like kids out there, having […]

Kenjon Barner Placed On Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran running back Kenjon Barner (groin) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday due to a groin injury that he suffered in Saturday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Barner played 23 offensive snaps, rushing seven times for 18 yards and catching two passes for 13 yards. He won't be eligible to […]