Anthony Rizzo Sitting Out Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Rizzo will take a seat after starting the last seven games for the Yankees. He's hitting only .225 on the year, but he has a .345 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, 59 RBI, 60 runs […]

Mariners Acquire Luis Castillo From Reds

The Cincinnati Reds dealt starting pitcher Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in exchange for shortstops Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo, right-hander Levi Stoudt and right-hander Andrew Moore. Marte (No. 1), Arroyo (No. 3) and Stoudt (No. 5) were all top-five prospects of the Mariners, according to MLB Pipeline, so Cincinnati really […]

Reds Pick Up Noelvi Marte, Other Prospects Friday

The Cincinnati Reds dealt starting pitcher Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in exchange for shortstops Noelvi Marte and Edwin Arroyo, right-hander Levi Stoudt and second baseman Dylan Moore. Marte (No. 1), Arroyo (No. 3) and Stoudt (No. 5) were all top-five prospects of the Mariners, according to MLB Pipeline, so Cincinnati […]

Marcus Mariota Looking Good In Training Camp

Although it's early in training camp, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota has looked good. Unofficially, he's completed all 24 passes he's thrown so far, but a lot of them have been short throws and he was bailed out a few times on Thursday on nice plays from his tight ends. Rookie third-rounder Desmond Ridder also […]

DeVante Parker An Early Camp Standout

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker had one of the plays of the day in training camp practice on Thursday, catching a back-shoulder touchdown pass from quarterback Mac Jones near the left pylon of the end zone with cornerback Jalen Mills in tight coverage. Parker has made an early statement in camp and is […]

Kavon Frazier Announces Retirement

Free safety Kavon Frazier officially announced his retirement from professional football on Friday on his Twitter account. Frazier spent the 2021 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, but he played in just one game. He also spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals but didn't get into a game. The 27-year-old was originally a sixth-round draft […]

Panthers Sign Duke Dawson

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent cornerback Duke Dawson to an undisclosed deal on Friday. The Panthers have some back-end depth issues at the position in training camp, so they will bring the former second-round pick by the New England Patriots in this summer. The 26-year-old spent his only two NFL seasons in 2019 and 2020 […]

Ruling On Deshaun Watson Could Come Early Next Week

A ruling from NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's suspension could come early next week. The Browns have been giving Watson and backup Jacoby Brissett first-team repetitions early in training camp with Watson likely to be handed down a suspension eventually. Whether it's for the entire 2022 season or […]

Giants Host Devontae Booker Friday

The New York Giants hosted free-agent running back Devontae Booker on a tryout on Friday. Booker was released by the Giants earlier this offseason in a move to save salary cap space, but he ran well for the team in 2021. The 30-year-old had 145 carries for 593 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and two […]

Jaguars Cut Andrew Mevis, Sign Elliott Fry

The Jacksonville Jaguars cut rookie kicker Andrew Mevis and signed veteran kicker Elliott Fry on Friday after Mevis wildly missed three field-goal tries during training camp warmups -- one of his misses hit former Dallas Cowboys head coach Dave Campo. Fry has only appeared in three games in his time with the Bears, Ravens, Panthers, […]

Kenneth Gainwell Works With First-Team Offense

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell was the first-team running back in training camp practice on Friday, with Miles Sanders working with the second team. In addition to using him as a runner, the Eagles had Gainwell split out wide at times. Gainwell, a fifth-round pick last year, finished his rookie season with 68 carries […]

Matt Ryan, Parris Campbell Showing Strong Connection

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Parris Campbell have shown a strong connection early in training camp practices after they spent plenty of time together away from the team's facilities in the offseason. "When I'm lined up in the slot running those crossers, that's Matt's bread and butter," Campbell said. The 25-year-old has […]

Pat Freiermuth Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury at training camp. Freiermuth left Thursday's practice early with some lower body tightness and also sat out Friday with his hamstring issue. It doesn't sound like his injury is very serious, but the Steelers are likely to play it safe with their […]

Chase Claypool Injures Shoulder Friday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in training camp practice on Friday and he's being evaluated to determine the severity, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The good news is that Tomlin doesn't think Claypool's injury is very serious, so he might not have to miss much practice time. […]

Cardinals Hope Marquise Brown Will Return Next Week

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he's hoping wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) will be able to return to practice at training camp sometime next week. Brown opened camp on the Non-Football Injury list with a hamstring injury, but the Cardinals don't expect him to be out for long. That's good news, since […]

Jamal Adams Expected To Wear A Cast During Games

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (finger), who broke a finger during a recent practice when it got stuck in a helmet, is expected to be back practicing with a club and a special cast for games, according to sources. If Adams ultimately requires surgery, which is likely, the plan is for him to go under […]

DK Metcalf Healthy After Foot Surgery

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot), who had surgery to remove a screw from his foot in January, said his foot is all good now. Metcalf reported to training camp earlier this week but wasn't practicing with the team due to his contract status, but that should change now that he agreed to a […]

Jacob deGrom To Make Season Debut Next Week

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is on track to make his season debut for the Mets next week, according to manager Buck Showalter. While no specific day has been announced, Tuesday against the last-place Washington Nationals is the most likely date. The two-time Cy Young winner has been sidelined all year while […]

Max Kepler Still Out Against Padres

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (toe) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Kepler will miss his third straight game while dealing with a displaced fracture in his right pinkie toe. For now, he's being considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if the Twins eventually put him […]

Pirates Agree With First-Rounder Termarr Johnson

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed with infielder Termarr Johnson, the No. 4 pick in this year's draft, to an over-slot deal worth $7,219,000 on Friday. Johnson had one of the best overall hit tools of any high school position-player prospect this year. The 18-year-old is likely to be a second baseman at the next level while […]

MacKenzie Gore Has A Chance To Avoid Surgery

San Diego Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore (elbow) continues to be evaluated and likely will for the next few days, but initial word is that he can avoid surgery. Gore could recover with rest and treatment, but it remains to be seen how long he'll need to rest before returning to the team. The 23-year-old southpaw […]

Bo Bichette Out With Sore Shoulder

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (shoulder) collided with outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in left field on Thursday night, and his left shoulder is sore. He's considered day-to-day and is out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. Interim manager John Schneider said Bichette is available off the bench, so the injury […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Remains Out Friday

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hamstring) is still out of the starting lineup on Friday against the New York Yankees. Witt will miss his fifth straight game with a hamstring injury, but he's expected to avoid a trip to the injured list. If the 22-year-old can't return at some point this weekend, […]

Salvador Perez Reinstated From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals reinstated catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) from the injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Emmanuel Rivera to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Perez is back behind the plate and is batting third on Friday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. The 32-year-old veteran had surgery to fix the UCL […]

George Springer Not Starting Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. Springer left the game early on Thursday with right elbow discomfort, but he also said he felt fine, insinuating that his injury isn't all that serious. It sounds like the Blue Jays are just giving him […]

Jacob deGrom With Mets In Miami

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is with the team in Miami for the start of their weekend series against the Marlins, which begins on Friday. Skipper Buck Showalter said after deGrom's last minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday that deGrom's next start is expected to come with the Mets […]

Willson Contreras Scrubs Cubs References On Social Media

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has removed everything Cubs-related from his Instagram account. Contreras has been mentioned as a trade candidate all year, and with the deadline coming next Tuesday, there's a chance he's played his last game in a Cubs uniform. The New York Mets have been linked heavily to Contreras with James McCann […]

Zach Plesac On Phillies' Radar

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Zach Plesac is on the radar of the Philadelphia Phillies, who are seeking a starter, a center fielder and presumably help for their bullpen with Tuesday's trade deadline looming. The New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle […]

Austin Romine Activated From Restricted List

The St. Louis Cardinals activated catcher Austin Romine from the restricted list on Thursday. The Cardinals also optioned outfielder Conner Capel, catcher Ivan Herrera and second baseman Cory Spangenberg to Triple-A Memphis. Romine was unavailable to play in a two-game series in Toronto this week against the Blue Jays because he's unvaccinated. With Yadier Molina […]

Yuli Gurriel Steals Sixth Base Thursday

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 1-for-3 with a run scored and his sixth stolen base of the season in Thursday's 4-2 win over the division-rival Seattle Mariners. His six stolen bases this year is a career-high after he swiped a combined six stolen bases in the last three seasons. Otherwise, the 38-year-old has […]