Pep Hamilton Excited About John Metchie III

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton is excited about working with rookie second-round wide receiver John Metchie III after he tried to recruit him to play at Michigan in college. Metchie ranked in the top 10 in college football in 2021 in receptions (96) while he recorded 1,142 receiving yards and eight touchdowns at Alabama. […]

Kyren Williams A Threat To Darrell Henderson Jr.

The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue gets the sense that the Los Angeles Rams hope that rookie fifth-round running back Kyren Williams (foot) eventually takes over the Darrell Henderson Jr. role in the offense. Henderson is in a contract season and has dealt with multiple injuries in the last few seasons. Williams is recovering from a foot […]

Buccaneers, Vikings Interested In Kyle Rudolph

Free-agent tight end Kyle Rudolph has been receiving interest from multiple teams ahead of training camp this month. According to sources, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been involved, and a reunion with the Minnesota Vikings isn't off the table. Rudolph should find a new home sometime before training camps kick off at the end of […]

Christian Yelich Remains Sidelined Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. Yelich was a late scratch for Tuesday's starting lineup due to mid-back tightness, and he hasn't played since, although the Brewers don't believe it's as serious as the back issues that plagued him last year. With […]

Frank Schwindel Activated, Andrelton Simmons To IL

The Chicago Cubs activated first baseman Frank Schwindel (back) from the injured list on Thursday and placed shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain in a corresponding move. Simmons' injured list placement is retroactive to July 11. Schwindel will return to a .237/.282/.386 slash line with eight home […]

Kyle Finnegan To Serve As Nats Closer

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that right-hander Kyle Finnegan will be "the guy" in the closer's role when asked who the team's ninth-inning arm will be with Tanner Rainey (elbow) out. If Finnegan is unavailable, Carl Edwards Jr., Steve Cishek and possibly Jordan Weems will be in the mix for saves in D.C. Rainey […]

Luis Patino Likely To Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said it's likely that right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) will be activated from the injured list on Friday and pitch against the Baltimore Orioles, although he's not stretched out. Patino made six minor league rehab starts and allowed seven earned runs on 19 hits while striking out 19 and walking […]

Stephen Strasburg Moved To 60-Day Injured List

To make room for the return of Washington Nationals right-hander Anibal Sanchez from the 60-day injured list on Thursday, the Nationals moved starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs) to the 60-day injured list, according to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo. Strasburg landed on the 15-day injured list on June 14 due to […]

Starling Marte Returns Against Cubs

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is back in right field and is hitting second on Thursday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson. Marte hasn't played since injuring his groin last Saturday, but fantasy managers will have him back heading into the weekend before next week's All-Star break. The 33-year-old veteran has been a […]

Luis Severino Can't Avoid Injured List

The New York Yankees placed starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a low-grade right lat strain. Right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga was reinstated from the 15-day injured list, and right-hander Ryan Weber's contract was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in corresponding moves. Severino's injury was initially described as shoulder tightness after […]

Mike Trout Expected To Return Friday Against Dodgers

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the start of the Freeway Series, according to manager Phil Nevin. Trout was removed from the game early on Tuesday due to back spasms, and he hasn't played since. It isn't a […]

Darnell Mooney Puts On Some Weight

Conditioning has been an emphasis for Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney this offseason, and he has bulked up to 183 pounds. He played his first two seasons in the low 170s. In 2021, Mooney played 986 offensive snaps, more than all but five receivers in the NFL, and he's now the focal point of […]

Mike Gesicki Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

The Miami Dolphins and franchise-tagged tight end Mike Gesicki are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players to sign, according to sources. If no deal is reached before Friday, he'll play the 2022 season on his $10.9 million tag and become a free agent next […]

Cowboys, Dalton Schultz Not Expected To Reach Agreement

The Dallas Cowboys and franchise-tagged tight end Dalton Schultz are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players, according to sources. If a deal isn't reached, Schultz will play the 2022 season on the $10.9 million franchise tag for tight ends and become a free agent […]

Luis Severino Still Feels Discomfort

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) said he still feels discomfort in his right shoulder and is waiting for his MRI results after being forced from his start early on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Severino doesn't think his injury is overly serious, but he's unsure if he'll be able to avoid a […]

Shane Baz Lands On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed starting pitcher Shane Baz (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right elbow sprain. He will rest for a month and then be re-evaluated to determine a timetable for his return to action. Baz will also receive an injection in his right elbow. In a corresponding move, […]

Jeff McNeil Returning From Paternity List

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil will be activated from the paternity list before Thursday night's game against the Chicago Cubs on the road. McNeil missed the last three games while on the paternity list, but he'll be back in the Mets' starting lineup on Thursday against Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter […]

Padres Being Cautious With Fernando Tatis Jr.

Doctors that have been conferring on the status of San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) are not in total agreement in regards to the next steps of his rehab from a fractured left wrist suffered in the offseason. It's not necessarily a bad thing, The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee writes, but the […]

Nick Senzel Back In Action Against Yankees

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (back) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against left-hander Nestor Cortes and the New York Yankees. Senzel is starting in center field and is hitting eighth in the batting order. The 27-year-old was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday with mid-back stiffness, but it obviously wasn't too serious. […]

C.J. Cron, Kris Bryant Return To Lineup

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (wrist) and outfielder Kris Bryant are back in the starting lineup on Thursday against San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell. Cron is at first base and is batting cleanup, while Bryant is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Cron has been out in four […]

Jon Berti Strains His Groin Thursday

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (groin) left Thursday's contest early against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a mild left groin strain. Berti walked and injured his groin while stealing his 28th base of the season early on in this one. It doesn't sound like the injury is a serious one, but it could keep him […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has Been Throwing For 2-3 Weeks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) resumed throwing two to three weeks ago, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed Garoppolo's surgery, has been working in conjunction with the 49ers while Garoppolo has been rehabbing in LA. He's expected to make a full recovery. Jimmy G could […]

DeJuan Neal Agrees With Commanders

Free-agent defensive back DeJuan Neal, who has played in the XFL and USFL, agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with the Washington Commanders on Thursday, according to his agent. Neal hails from Shepherd University and will hope to earn a spot on Washington's practice squad this season. The 22-year-old went undrafted in 2019 and […]

Rangers Call Up Elier Hernandez

The Texas Rangers called up outfielder Elier Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. In the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League this year for Round Rock, Hernandez has hit .295/.364/.546 with a .910 OPS, 11 home runs, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored and nine stolen bases in 231 plate appearances over 62 games. It remains to […]

Jesus Sanchez Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a personal matter. Billy Hamilton will start in center field and bat ninth against Pirates right-hander Zach Thompson. Sanchez is hitting just .205/.261/.388 on the season in 263 at-bats, but he does have 11 home […]

Kirby Yates To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos. Yates' progress will give the Braves a couple of weeks to evaluate their bullpen situation before the trade deadline. The 35-year-old right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery early last […]

Elias Diaz Registers Two Hits Against Padres

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 10-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. Diaz is 5-for-16 (.313) with three doubles and a run scored in his last four games over the last week and could be starting to heat […]

Connor Joe Doubles Wednesday Night

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe went 1-for-4 with his 16th double of the season, an RBI, one run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 10-6 victory over the San Diego Padres. Joe is hitting just .191 (8-for-42) in the last two weeks, but he does have six RBI in 12 games played. […]

Jose Iglesias Drives In Six In Win Over Padres

Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Iglesias had a night in the 10-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with his third home run of the season, a career-high six RBI and one run scored. Not known for much of a standout with his bat, Iglesias is now hitting .305/.344/.409 with 31 RBI, […]

Yankees Acquire Tyler Wade From Angels

The New York Yankees acquired utilityman Tyler Wade from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Wade was designated for assignment by the Angels earlier this month, and now he'll head back to the team that drafted him and where he spent his first five seasons. The 27-year-old […]