Curtis Samuel Poised For A Good Season

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel practiced extensively over the final two to three weeks of training camp and looks poised for a good season after an injury-ravaged 2021. Samuel played in only five games in his first year in Washington and caught six of nine targets for 27 yards. He was able to haul […]

Brian Robinson Likely To Take Over Lead-Back Role?

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson taking over as the early-down lead back at some points seems plausible, if not likely, according to The Athletic's Ben Standig. Week 1 is earlier than anyone expected, but it's likely happening with Antonio Gibson moving to a pass-catching role with kick-return duties. The third-rounder continues to rise […]

Kevin Harris Leads Patriots In Rushing Friday

New England Patriots rookie running back Kevin Harris had a team-high 54 rushing yards on just four carries in the team's 23-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Friday's preseason finale. Harris also caught his only target in the passing game for a seven-yard gain. The 21-year-old broke off a 33-yard run in this […]

Sam Darnold Expected To Be Out 4-6 Weeks

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (ankle) is expected to be out four to six weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain to his left ankle in the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Buffalo Bills, according to sources. He will receive a second opinion. The 25-year-old had to be carted off the field on Friday. […]

Jonnu Smith Catches One Pass Against Raiders

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith was quiet in the team's preseason finale on Friday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith caught his only target for a five-yard gain. The 27-year-old and Hunter Henry played 16 offensive snaps each in the 23-6 loss. He was a big disappointment in his first year in […]

Jaylen Warren Still Competing For Roster Spot

Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted rookie running back Jaylen Warren has been the team's most productive running back, both in open training camp practices and in preseason games, but he's still fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster heading into Sunday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Najee Harris is the unquestioned starter, while Benny Snell […]

Duke Johnson Sees Seven Touches In Preseason Finale

Buffalo Bills running back Duke Johnson carried the ball six times for 20 yards and caught one of his two targets for a two-yard gain in the 21-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Friday's preseason finale. It was Johnson's last chance to prove to the coaching staff that he belongs on the 53-man roster […]

Trevor Penning Dealing With Turf Toe

New Orleans Saints first-round rookie offensive tackle Trevor Penning (toe) suffered what is believed to be a bad case of turf toe in the preseason finale on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. Penning will have an MRI exam to diagnose the damage, but he'll be out for a while. The 23-year-old […]

Derrick Brown's Injury Not Serious

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (oblique) suffered an oblique injury in the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Buffalo Bills and did not return. Brown's injury was described as minor, though, and he was held out for the rest of the game as a precaution. Before leaving the game, the 24-year-old passer rusher […]

Sam Darnold Believed To Have High-Ankle Sprain

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (ankle) is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain on Friday in the preseason finale against the Buffalo Bills based on the initial evaluation, according to sources. Darnold will undergo an MRI exam on Saturday to determine the severity and if there is other damage. The 25-year-old had to be […]

Joey Wendle Drives In Three In Extra-Inning Loss

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-6 extra-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was Wendle's first run batted in in 10 games, so it was nice to see him get back on the RBI board. In 260 at-bats in his first […]

Brandon Lowe Sitting Against Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (elbow) is not in the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Lowe was forced to leave Friday's game early with a right elbow contusion, and he'll miss at least Saturday's contest. Consider him day-to-day for now, and he might even be available off the bench. […]

Mike Moustakas Goes Back On Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed third baseman Mike Moustakas (calf) on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain on Saturday and selected infielder Colin Moran's contract from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Moustakas' injured list stint is retroactive to Wednesday. The 33-year-old missed the last three games with his injury and will go […]

Mookie Betts Goes Off In Win Over Marlins

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 4-for-6 with a double, two home runs, four RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in the 10-6 extra-inning win over the Miami Marlins on Friday. The huge performance boosted his season line to .278/.348/.547 with an .895 OPS, 29 home runs, 66 RBI, 97 runs scored […]

Rays Option Ryan Yarbrough To The Minors

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to Triple-A Durham on Saturday and recalled left-hander Garrett Cleavinger from the minors in a corresponding move. Cleavinger, who was acquired at the Aug. 2 deadline from the Los Angeles Dodgers, will provide a fresh bullpen arm. Yarbrough is likely to return to the Rays down the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Out On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Hernandez was forced to leave Friday's action early with a left foot contusion, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Jackie Bradley Jr. is starting in right field in his place and is […]

Brandon Marsh Has Big Game In Rehab Outing

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh went 3-for-4 with three RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in his minor league rehab game on Friday night for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, playing in center field and hitting leadoff. Marsh suffered a bone bruise in his left knee and a left ankle sprain earlier this month, but […]

Yasmani Grandal Records Two Hits In Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) went 2-for-4 in his first minor league rehab game on Friday night with Triple-A Charlotte. Grandal landed on the injured list this month with a left knee strain, but the injury isn't considered very serious, so he could return to the White Sox's lineup sooner than later. Chicago […]

Jack Flaherty Looks Good In Latest Rehab Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) gave up just one run on four hits while walking three and striking out three in 5 1/3 innings in his latest minor league rehab start for Triple-A Memphis on Friday night. It was his first win in his fourth rehab start, but he also uncorked two […]

Jackson Stephens Hit In Head Friday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jackson Stephens (head) left the game on Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals when he was hit in the head by a line drive. It was a scary scene, but the good news is that Stephens was able to walk off the field under his own power after he was looked […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Jose Trevino

X-rays on New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino's foot came back negative on Friday night, according to manager Aaron Boone. "He got through the inning catching, and then he was pretty beat up, so I didn't want to push him. So, we'll just see what we have moving forward," Boone said. Trevino was hit on […]

James Paxton Won't Pitch This Season

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow, lat) suffered a Grade 2 left lat strain after he faced just two hitters in his first minor league rehab start on Aug. 18, and he won't pitch in the majors in 2022. Boston holds a dual option on Paxton for the 2023 and 2024 seasons worth $13 […]

Nathan Eovaldi Throws Bullpen Session Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at Fenway Park on Friday. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 23 with right shoulder inflammation after being scratched from his start on Aug. 18 with a sore trapezius muscle. Eovaldi last pitched on Aug. 12 against the […]

Matthew Boyd Tosses Scoreless Inning In Rehab Game

Seattle Mariners left-hander Matthew Boyd (elbow) tossed a scoreless and hitless inning in his latest minor league rehab outing for Triple-A Tacoma on Friday night, walking none and striking out two. Boyd has now made five rehab appearances for Tacoma and has allowed two earned runs and four hits while walking none and striking out […]

Sam Haggerty Injured Friday Night

Seattle Mariners outfielder Sam Haggerty (finger) left the game early on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians after taking a pitch off his fingers on a sacrifice bunt attempt in the eighth inning. He was in quite a bit of pain and was replaced in right field by Dylan Moore to start the ninth frame. Before […]

Julio Rodriguez Receives 12 Guaranteed Years

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez agreed to a long-term contract extension with the team on Friday that includes 12 guaranteed years through the 2034 season and options that could run through the 2039 season. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Friday that Rodriguez's deal had a baseline of eight years for $120 million and a […]

Dameon Pierce Likely To Be Lead Back In Week 1

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce is likely to be the team's lead back in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. Pierce started the preseason finale on Thursday in the win over the San Francisco 49ers and carried the ball six times for 37 yards and a touchdown. Marlon Mack looks healthy again and […]

Ronnie Stanley Comes Off PUP List

Baltimore Ravens All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) passed his physical and is coming off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday, according to the team. In other Ravens news, linebacker Tyus Bowser (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/PUP list, which means he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. […]

Panthers Interested In Denzel Mims

The Carolina Panthers have called about New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims, according to league sources. Mims had two 1,000-yard receiving seasons for Panthers head coach Matt Rhule at Baylor. General manager Scott Fitterer said the team will be in on every potential deal as the regular season nears. Mims recently requested a trade […]

John Lynch Praises Trey Sermon

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch had good things to say about second-year running back Trey Sermon. "He worked incredibly hard and had a tremendous offseason. Hasn't showed up in the games, but throughout training camp has been one of our best players," Lynch said. It's a strong indication that Sermon will make the […]