Christian Vazquez Out Against Rangers

Houston Astros catcher Christian Vazquez is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Cole Ragans. It will be the second straight game that Vazquez has been on the bench for. Since being traded to Houston by the Boston Red Sox at the Aug. 2 deadline, the 31-year-old backstop has […]

Yordan Alvarez Sitting Against Lefty

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against left-hander Cole Ragans and the Texas Rangers. Alvarez remains a must-start when he's on the field, but he's gotten off to a rough start in August, hitting .156 (5-for-32) with a homer, four RBI and 10 strikeouts in nine games […]

Shane Baz Unlikely To Return This Year

A scan of Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz's (elbow) sprained right elbow "went well," according to manager Kevin Cash. However, the chances of him returning this year seem unlikely since he will have to do two weeks of plyometric exercises before he resumes throwing, with a lengthy build-up needed. In other injury news for […]

Max Muncy Dealing With Hand Contusion

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (hand) is dealing with a right hand contusion. Muncy attempted to swing a bat and couldn't do so, although X-rays came back negative. The Dodgers will see how he feels on Friday. With an off day on Thursday, the Dodgers will be hoping that […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. It will be a normal day of rest for Realmuto. Since the All-Star break, Realmuto has been hot, going 18-for-50 (.360) with five home runs, 16 RBI and 10 runs scored in 14 games to raise his season […]

Zach Jackson Tosses Another Scoreless Inning Wednesday

Oakland Athletics rookie relief pitcher Zach Jackson entered the game on Wednesday in a tie ballgame in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels and struck out one in a perfect inning of work to send the game to extra innings. Left-hander A.J. Puk, who had the team's last save last Thursday, pitched a […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Is Jared Goff's Go-To Guy

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff said that wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is his go-to receiver. "I'm looking for him when things break down, and I'm looking for him when we need a play. Right now, he's that guy," Goff said. In his rookie year in 2021, St. Brown emerged as the Lions best receiver, […]

Jalen Hurts To See A Couple Series In Preseason Opener

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said the plan is for quarterback Jalen Hurts and the starters to play one or two offensive series in the preseason opener on Friday night against the New York Jets. The Eagles will be without left tackles Jason Kelce (elbow) and Jordan Mailata (concussion), but Hurts will play anyway. […]

Joe Burrow Won't Play In Preseason Opener

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed on Wednesday that quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) won't play in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Arizona Cardinals. Burrow remains without a timetable to return to training camp after undergoing an appendectomy on July 26. However, he was seen making some light throws at practice on […]

Eagles Sign DeAndre Torrey

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former North Texas running back Deandre Torrey after his workout on Wednesday, according to a source. Torrey will be added to a running back room in training camp that already includes Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, Jason Huntley and rookie Kennedy Brooks. In his final season in college, Torrey had […]

Matt Pryor, Bernhard Raimann Battling For Left Tackle Job

Indianapolis Colts offensive tackles Matt Pryor and Bernhard Raimann are battling for the starting left tackle job this summer after the team moved on from veteran Eric Fisher. Neither player is an ideal candidate for the left tackle spot, as Pryor has never been a full-time left tackle and Raimann is a rookie. Pryor is […]

Roquan Smith Removed From PUP List

The Chicago Bears removed linebacker Roquan Smith from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Wednesday. Smith has requested a trade and is holding in during training camp due to contractual issues, and he's not expected to begin practicing despite coming off the PUP list. It remains to be seen if the Bears trade him […]

Christian Watson Still Not Practicing

Green Bay Packers rookie second-round wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) continues to be sidelined at training camp as he recovers from offseason knee surgery. With Watson sidelined, rookie fourth-rounder Romeo Doubs has really stepped up in practices and has impressed quarterback Aaron Rodgers will consistent "wow" plays. The Packers are hoping to get Watson back […]

Mac Jones, Patriots Offense Struggling In Camp

New England Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones and the offense continue to struggle in training camp this summer. The defense has far outplayed the offense so far in camp, and The Athletic's Chad Graff thinks it's fair to be worried about the offense heading into the 2022 season. ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss thinks it wouldn't […]

Deshaun Watson To Start Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is scheduled to start the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, along with most of the rest of the starters, as long as he isn't suspended indefinitely by then. The NFL has appealed Watson's six-game suspended, which was handed down by Sue L. Robinson, and they […]

Michael Wacha Likely To Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said there's a good chance that starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) returns from the 15-day injured list this weekend against the division-rival New York Yankees. With Wacha returning, left-handed veteran Rich Hill, who started on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, will be available out of the bullpen this weekend. […]

Hunter Strickland Removed From Closer's Role

Cincinnati Reds closer Hunter Strickland will be removed from the closer's role after he blew his fourth save of the season in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager David Bell. The skipper said he'll look for different opportunities for Strickland outside of the ninth inning to help him regain his form. Strickland […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Start Against A's Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will make his season debut on Saturday and start against the Oakland Athletics. McCullers will be activated from the 60-day injured list and make his first start since last postseason. With his return, the Astros will move to a six-man starting rotation. The 28-year-old had a 6.75 ERA, […]

Jed Lowrie Designated For Assignment By A's

The Oakland Athletics designated veteran second baseman Jed Lowrie for assignment on Wednesday. The 38-year-old has had a rough year at the plate in Oakland, slashing just .180/.245/.263 with three home runs, 16 RBI, 14 runs scored and one stolen base in 184 plate appearances over 50 games played. In 139 games in 2021, Lowrie […]

Grayson Rodriguez Throws Off Full Mound Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) threw off a full mound on Wednesday for the first time since landing on the minor league injured list in early June. As long as Rodriguez doesn't suffer any setbacks from here on out, the Orioles are optimistic that he'll pitch in games again in 2022. The No. […]

Kyle Lewis Optioned To Minors

The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Kyle Lewis and left-hander Brennan Bernardino to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday and reinstated right-hander Diego Castillo (shoulder) and infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore (back) from the injured list in corresponding moves. Since returning from the seven-day concussion IL on July 22, Lewis has gone just 4-for-41 (.098) with a homer, two RBI […]

Eric Hosmer Out Against The Braves

Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Hosmer left the game early on Tuesday with a bruised left knee and will take the day off on Wednesday as a result. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. The 32-year-old has gone […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns To The Lineup Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners and left-hander Robbie Ray, starting at first base and hitting third in the batting order. Rizzo missed the previous five games due to lower back tightness, but he's back in there on Wednesday. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Colts Expect 60-Plus Catches For Nyheim Hines

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines has been hyped up all offseason as the Colts look to get him more involved in the passing attack in 2022. According to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler, Indy expects at least 60 receptions from Hines. The 25-year-old has caught 63 passes in a season twice, including his rookie year in […]

Tee Higgins Ready To Go

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Tee Higgins (shoulder) is ready to go, but the team is taking it slow with him in training camp. "He looks good," Taylor said. Higgins should rejoin the Bengals offense in team work at camp next week. The 23-year-old pass-catcher had labrum surgery in March, […]

Melvin Gordon III Dealing With Foot Injury

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that running back Melvin Gordon III (foot) is dealing with a foot injury that the team is managing. As a result, he didn't take part in training camp practice on Wednesday. Gordon's injury doesn't seem very serious at all, so it shouldn't be anything to worry about with […]

DeVonta Smith Misses Fifth Straight Practice

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that wide receiver DeVonta Smith (groin) remains day-to-day, but he'll miss his fifth straight training camp practice on Wednesday. Smith suffered a minor groin injury in practice late last week and is being held out as a precaution. The Eagles starters are expected to see a series or […]

Keibert Ruiz Not Playing Against Cubs

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is getting the day off on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The breather comes a day after Ruiz went off with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 victory. The 24-year-old backstop is now hitting .247/.307/.359 with six home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen […]

49ers Sign Ken Crawley

The San Francisco 49ers signed former New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Crawley played in only six games with the Saints last year and had three solo tackles. He hasn't played in double-digit games in an NFL season since 2018 due to injuries and will be hoping to […]

Robert Hainsey Just Dealing With Cramps

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Robert Hainsey was injured in training camp practice on Wednesday and was carted off the field, but he was just dealing with cramps in his lower leg. The Buccaneers can breathe a sigh of relief that Hainsey's injury isn't serious. He should be considered day-to-day. The 23-year-old center is a much […]