David Peralta Hitting Leadoff Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta is starting in left field and is batting leadoff on Wednesday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Peralta will hit leadoff for the first time all year against a right-hander, against whom he's hitting .319 (71-for-267) with 11 of his 12 home runs and 39 RBI against in 2022. […]

Mike Trout Begins Hitting Off A Tee

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) started hitting off a tee on Monday. Trout took dry swings over the weekend and progressed to tee work to begin this week. The 31-year-old superstar was sidelined before the All-Star break with a rare back condition that has caused rib-cage inflammation, but he insists that he'll […]

NFL Pushing For One-Year Suspension For Deshaun Watson

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Tuesday that the league is seeking a tougher penalty for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson because his actions were "egregious" and "predatory behavior." The league formally appealed Watson's six-game suspension last week, which was given by disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson earlier this month. The NFL is seeking a […]

Texans Acquire Adam Shaheen From Dolphins

The Houston Texans acquired tight end Adam Shaheen and a seventh-round pick in 2023 from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in next year's draft. The Dolphins already have Mike Gesicki locked in as their starting tight end, with Durham Smythe, Hunter Long and Cethan Carter providing depth behind him, […]

Matthew Stafford Resumes Throwing Tuesday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) resumed throwing in individual drills at training camp practice on Tuesday. The Rams are managing Stafford's elbow pain this offseason in order to attempt to keep him healthy all years as the Rams try to defend their Super Bowl championship. The 34-year-old will likely continue to take it […]

Chiefs Agree With Danny Shelton

The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with veteran free-agent defensive tackle Danny Shelton on Tuesday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Shelton played in 13 games (zero starts) for the New York Giants last year, recording 31 tackles (12 solo) and half a sack. He was originally a […]

Marlon Mack, Rex Burkhead Listed As Co-Starters On Depth Chart

Houston Texans running backs Marlon Mack and Rex Burkhead are listed as co-starters at running back on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp. They are followed by rookie Dameon Pierce, Royce Freeman, Dare Ogunbowale and Darius Anderson. Coming off a serious Achilles injury that limited him to seven games the last two […]

Jalen Reagor Showing Consistency In Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor continues to stack good days at training camp in what has definitely been his most consistent camp as a professional. At the moment, he looks too good to consider releasing, in the opinion of The Athletic's Bo Wulf, although a trade remains on the table. The former first-round pick […]

Zach Pascal Starting To Make Some Noise

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Zach Pascal missed the first week-plus of training camp with food poisoning and has been slowly acclimating since, but Monday was his best day by a wide margin. He showcased nice route-running and dominated a portion of seven-on-seven drills with a one-handed catch. Pascal has yet to make much of an […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. Feared To Have Suffered Torn Achilles

Cleveland Browns All-Pro returner and wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) is feared to have torn his Achilles in training camp practice on Tuesday. He will undergo tests to confirm after he was carted off the field on Tuesday. This will be a big blow to Cleveland's special teams unit this year as well as […]

Franmil Reyes Hitting Fifth In Cubs Debut Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in his debut for the team on Tuesday against Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino. Reyes was designated for assignment this week by the Cleveland Guardians after hitting just .213/.254/.350 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, 24 runs scored and two […]

Pedro Leon Dealing With Facial Fracture

Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon (face) suffered a facial fracture after being hit in the face by a fastball last weekend, but according to the team, he will not require surgery. Leon will go on the minor league injured list. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is hitting .237/.370/.452 with an .822 […]

Kyle Farmer Returns Against Mets

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco, starting at third base and hitting third in the batting order. Farmer was out of action on Monday with a sore neck, but he'll be back in the lineup a day later and will […]

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 […]