Max Castillo Making Royals Debut Thursday

The Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Max Castillo from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, and he'll make his first start with the team against the Tampa Bay Rays. The team's No. 17 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the trade that involved Whit Merrifield. The 23-year-old had a 3.05 […]

Mike Soroka To Make Next Rehab Start Sunday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Mike Soroka (Achilles) will make his second minor league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Gwinnett. Soroka said he's feeling "great" after his first rehab start on Tuesday for High-A Rome, when he threw four scoreless innings on 45 pitches. The Braves aren't going to rush the 25-year-old back since he hasn't […]

Omar Narvaez Likely To Return Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell said that catcher Omar Narvaez (quadriceps) will probably return from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. In two games on his minor league rehab assignment for Triple-A Nashville, Narvaez has gone 3-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored, so he's nearing a return to the major league roster. The […]

Taijuan Walker Could Make His Next Start Sunday

There is increased optimism that New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker (back), whose MRI results showed a slight disc bulge in his lower back, can make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Walker called it "the worst pain I ever felt" and said he's "shocked" he's feeling this good two […]

Elvis Andrus Signs With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent shortstop Elvis Andrus to an undisclosed deal on Thursday after he was released by the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, according to sources. Andrus is expected to join the White Sox in Cleveland on Friday for the start of their series against the Guardians. Chicago has been using Romy Gonzalez, […]

Phillies Put Brandon Marsh On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Brandon Marsh (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left ankle sprain. In corresponding moves, the Phillies claimed outfielder Bradley Zimmer off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and moved outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb) to the 60-day injured list. Marsh's injured list stint is retroactive to […]

Matt Ryan Won't Play This Weekend

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan won't play in the team's second preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday. Along with Ryan, head coach Frank Reich said most of the starters won't play. Nick Foles will likely play around a quarter, followed by Sam Ehlinger and Jack Coan. Ryan has mostly looked good in training […]

Kadarius Toney Takes Part In Practice Thursday

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) wasn't in pads for training camp practice on Thursday, but he took part in individual drills and looked spry. Toney did not take part in the team's preseason opener last week and hasn't seen much work at training camp as the Giants try to make sure he's […]

No Timetable For Tom Brady's Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles didn't have a timetable for quarterback Tom Brady's (personal) return to the team when asked on Thursday. "We'll see. We'll talk about it next week. I'm not concerned about it right now. We're trying to practice against Tennessee and play a game. I said sometime after Tennessee. There's […]

Ty Chandler Misses Practice Thursday

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Ty Chandler (ankle) isn't practicing at training camp on Thursday due to an ankle injury, but the team is hopeful that he can play in the second preseason game on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers. Chandler stood out in the preseason opener with 50 yards rushing as he competes […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Expected To Return Next Week

According to Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, there's a good chance that wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) returns to training camp practice next week. Smith-Schuster will be held out of the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Washington Commanders, but barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for Week […]

Sterling Shepard Making Strides

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) looked great while running routes on a back field at training camp on Thursday, and he was very involved on the offensive sideline during practice. Shepard remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list at camp, but it appears that he's getting closer to returning from a […]

Deshaun Watson Won't Play Anymore Preseason Games

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that quarterback Deshaun Watson will not play in anymore preseason games after it was announced on Thursday that he will be suspended for 11 games in 2022 for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. Watson can practice with the team until Aug. 30, and then he'll return to the […]

Mitch Trubisky To Start Second Preseason Game

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced on Thursday that quarterback Mitch Trubisky will start the team's second preseason game on Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his first preseason action last week against the Seattle Seahawks, Trubisky completed four of his seven attempts for 63 yards and a touchdown, and he'll continue to work […]

Josh Jung Not Close To MLB Call-Up

Texas Rangers third base prospect Josh Jung's (shoulder) MLB debut is not imminent, according to interim manager Tony Beasley. The Rangers see Jung's current rehab stint as his spring training, and they want to make sure he's ready physically. The 24-year-old, who is the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, was on the verge of […]

James Paxton Leaves Rehab Start With Lat Tightness

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (lat, elbow) was pulled from his minor league rehab start on Thursday in the Florida Complex League after just two batters faced due to lat tightness, according to a source. It was Paxton's first appearance in a game since having Tommy John surgery last April, so it's not a […]

Tyler Mahle's MRI Comes Back Clean

Minnesota Twins right-hander Tyler Mahle's (shoulder) MRI results came back clean on Thursday after he left his start early on Wednesday with what the team is now describing as "general soreness and fatigue" in his right shoulder. Mahle will remain day-to-day, but it still remains unknown if he'll be able to make his next scheduled […]

Wander Franco Remains Out At Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Thursday. Franco will miss his second straight game in the minors while managing hand/wrist soreness, but he should return to the lineup shortly. It was originally believed that he could come […]

J.D. McKissic Misses Practice With Groin Injury

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that running back J.D. McKissic (groin) missed training camp practice on Thursday due to a little tightness in his groin. McKissic's groin injury is unlikely to be very serious, but the Commanders will take a cautious approach with the regular season quickly approaching. He's probably unlikely to play […]

Patrick Mahomes To See Preseason Action Saturday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that the starters, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, would play as much as the first half in Saturday's second preseason game against the Washington Commanders. Backup Chad Henne will get the game off, so it will be Mahomes and Shane Buechele under center this weekend. Fantasy managers will […]

O.J. Howard Not A Threat To Dawson Knox

Buffalo Bills tight end O.J. Howard has been a slight disappointment this summer in training camp. He's a solid blocker who can help in two-tight end formations, but he doesn't look to be an immediate threat to Dawson Knox for playing time. Howard is a big body, but he's looked slow and has been predictable […]

Khalil Shakir Has Been Outstanding

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir has had an outstanding training camp this summer, to the point where the team is likely trying to find ways to get him involved on game days. He was initially projected as a slot-only receiver, but he has also received a lot of work on the boundary. Shakir […]

Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis Will Be On The Field A Lot

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that there isn't much standing in the way of Buffalo Bills wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis being on the field for 90-plus percent of the offensive snaps this year. Diggs continues to look explosive, and the team will give him more chances for yards after the catch. Davis […]

Bills Backfield Could Become Muddy Committee

The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia writes that the Buffalo Bills running back situation could devolve into a muddy three-person committee this year between Devin Singletary, Zack Moss and rookie James Cook. Singletary is the most experienced in the system, and how he finished last year as the sole trusted back shouldn't be ignored. But the Bills […]

Ezekiel Elliott Could Be Gone In 2023

The Athletic's Bob Sturm expects the 2022 season to be running back Ezekiel Elliott's last with the Dallas Cowboys. Elliott has lacked explosiveness in recent seasons and his rushing yards per game have fallen every year of his career. His yards per game receiving have also dropped every year since 2018, and he's unlikely to […]

Deshaun Watson Suspended 11 Games

The NFL and Players Association reached an agreement in Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's case on Thursday, and he will be suspended for 11 games and fined $5 million. Watson will also undergo a treatment program and will be eligible to return against the Houston Texans, his former team. There had been talks between the […]

Cody Bellinger Returns On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger is back in center field and is batting ninth in the lineup on Thursday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. The Dodgers gave the struggling Bellinger a couple days off this week in Milwaukee to clear his head, but he'll be back in there on Thursday in the series […]

Mookie Betts Not In The Lineup Against Brewers

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It looks to be a regular day of rest for Betts, but fantasy managers need to make sure to move him to their benches for the day. The 29-year-old has been great so far in the month […]

Josh Donaldson Hits Walkoff Grand Slam In Extra Innings

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson played the hero in Wednesday's 8-7, extra-inning win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Bronx faithful home happy amidst their current slump. The 36-year-old has struggled in August, as have most […]

Kyle Wright Lined Up To Start Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (arm) is lined up to make his return on Friday to open the weekend series against the Houston Astros. Left-hander Max Fried (concussion) is returning from the seven-day injured list to pitch in the series finale against the division-rival New York Mets. Wright dealt with right arm fatigue in […]