K.J. Osborn Has Made Huge Improvements

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn may have advanced more than any other play in training camp this summer, and his role in the offense is expected to grow heading into his third NFL season. If Adam Thielen continues to be hampered by injuries in 2022, Osborn has a chance to break out. The 25-year-old […]

Adam Thielen Looking Like His Old Self

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen looks more like his previous self in training camp this summer, and his play is reminiscent of his most productive stretch from 2016 to 2018. Over that time period, Thielen made his only two Pro Bowls and totaled 273 receptions on 387 targets for 3,616 yards and 18 touchdowns […]

Kellen Mond Has Struggled At Camp

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond has struggled at training camp and has thrown interceptions consistently. He's also operating with poor timing and checks down far too often, even in two-minute drills. When he's been forced off platform, his accuracy plummets and he often underthrows wide-open receivers. Mond has yet to win a situational drill in […]

Justin Jefferson Having Incredible Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson continues to have an incredible training camp this summer, and opposing cornerbacks have done little to limit him. He is winning on every route in every situation. It's no secret that Jefferson will be the focus of the offense, and camp practices have reflected that. Adam Thielen is also […]

Mitch Trubisky Has Inside Track On Starting Job

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is believed to have the inside track to win the starting job in training camp over Mason Rudolph and rookie first-rounder Kenny Pickett. This was the expectation going into training camp, and it's still the case despite the fact that Trubisky hasn't exactly looked great in practices so far. It's […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. To Miss All Of 2022 Season

Cleveland Browns wide receiver/returner Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) has been confirmed to have suffered a torn Achilles in training camp practice on Tuesday, and he'll miss the entire 2022 season. In addition to being a Pro Bowl return man, Grant was hoping to have an expanded role in the passing attack in his first year […]

Russell Gage Limps Off The Field Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (ankle, foot) limped off the field at training camp practice on Wednesday with what might be a left ankle or foot injury. Gage was injured during one-on-one drills. We'll have more on Gage's injury once we know more, but for now, consider him day-to-day. The recent addition of […]

Ji-Man Choi Heads To The Bench Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Choi has been in a bit of a slump at the plate recently, so he'll take a seat against a right-handed pitcher in Brandon Woodruff. He's gone 7-for-53 (.132) with a homer, five RBI and 17 […]

Kirby Yates Activated From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Yates had Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on his right arm in March of last year and hasn't pitched at all in the big leagues since 2020. On his minor league rehab assignment, he posted a nice 1.08 ERA, […]

Braves Calling Up Vaughn Grissom

The Atlanta Braves are calling up top prospect Vaughn Grissom from Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday. The 21-year-old shortstop has hit a combined .324/.405/.494 with an .899 OPS, 14 home runs, 67 RBI, 72 runs scored and 27 stolen bases in 442 plate appearances over 96 games with High-A Rome and Mississippi this year in the […]

Tyler Matzek Picks Up First Save Of Season

Atlanta Braves left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek picked up his first save of the season in Tuesday night's 9-7 extra-inning win over the Boston Red Sox. The 31-year-old struck out two in a perfect inning of work in the 11th frame. Raisel Iglesias was charged with a blown save after working the eighth inning, and closer […]

Taylor Rogers Receives Cortisone Injection

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers (knee) had a cortisone shot in his left knee over the weekend, which is why he was unavailable to pitch on Tuesday night in the win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Rogers should be good to go soon. With Devin Williams also unavailable after a heavy recent workload, right-hander […]

Randal Grichuk Records Five Hits Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk went 5-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in the 16-5 shellacking of the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. It was one of those Coors Field nightmares for the Cardinals, but Grichuk certainly had fun and is now slashing .270/.312/.435 with 12 home runs, 58 RBI, […]

Joey Bart Going For MRI Exam

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (ankle) injured his ankle on Monday on a swing and wasn't available to play on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. He went for X-rays, which came back negative, but he'll undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday. It doesn't sound like Bart is dealing with a serious injury, but […]

David Peralta Hitting Leadoff Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta is starting in left field and is batting leadoff on Wednesday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Peralta will hit leadoff for the first time all year against a right-hander, against whom he's hitting .319 (71-for-267) with 11 of his 12 home runs and 39 RBI against in 2022. […]

Mike Trout Begins Hitting Off A Tee

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) started hitting off a tee on Monday. Trout took dry swings over the weekend and progressed to tee work to begin this week. The 31-year-old superstar was sidelined before the All-Star break with a rare back condition that has caused rib-cage inflammation, but he insists that he'll […]

NFL Pushing For One-Year Suspension For Deshaun Watson

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Tuesday that the league is seeking a tougher penalty for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson because his actions were "egregious" and "predatory behavior." The league formally appealed Watson's six-game suspension last week, which was given by disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson earlier this month. The NFL is seeking a […]

Texans Acquire Adam Shaheen From Dolphins

The Houston Texans acquired tight end Adam Shaheen and a seventh-round pick in 2023 from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in next year's draft. The Dolphins already have Mike Gesicki locked in as their starting tight end, with Durham Smythe, Hunter Long and Cethan Carter providing depth behind him, […]

Matthew Stafford Resumes Throwing Tuesday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) resumed throwing in individual drills at training camp practice on Tuesday. The Rams are managing Stafford's elbow pain this offseason in order to attempt to keep him healthy all years as the Rams try to defend their Super Bowl championship. The 34-year-old will likely continue to take it […]

Chiefs Agree With Danny Shelton

The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with veteran free-agent defensive tackle Danny Shelton on Tuesday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Shelton played in 13 games (zero starts) for the New York Giants last year, recording 31 tackles (12 solo) and half a sack. He was originally a […]

Marlon Mack, Rex Burkhead Listed As Co-Starters On Depth Chart

Houston Texans running backs Marlon Mack and Rex Burkhead are listed as co-starters at running back on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp. They are followed by rookie Dameon Pierce, Royce Freeman, Dare Ogunbowale and Darius Anderson. Coming off a serious Achilles injury that limited him to seven games the last two […]

Jalen Reagor Showing Consistency In Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor continues to stack good days at training camp in what has definitely been his most consistent camp as a professional. At the moment, he looks too good to consider releasing, in the opinion of The Athletic's Bo Wulf, although a trade remains on the table. The former first-round pick […]

Zach Pascal Starting To Make Some Noise

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Zach Pascal missed the first week-plus of training camp with food poisoning and has been slowly acclimating since, but Monday was his best day by a wide margin. He showcased nice route-running and dominated a portion of seven-on-seven drills with a one-handed catch. Pascal has yet to make much of an […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. Feared To Have Suffered Torn Achilles

Cleveland Browns All-Pro returner and wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) is feared to have torn his Achilles in training camp practice on Tuesday. He will undergo tests to confirm after he was carted off the field on Tuesday. This will be a big blow to Cleveland's special teams unit this year as well as […]

Franmil Reyes Hitting Fifth In Cubs Debut Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in his debut for the team on Tuesday against Washington Nationals right-hander Paolo Espino. Reyes was designated for assignment this week by the Cleveland Guardians after hitting just .213/.254/.350 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, 24 runs scored and two […]

Pedro Leon Dealing With Facial Fracture

Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon (face) suffered a facial fracture after being hit in the face by a fastball last weekend, but according to the team, he will not require surgery. Leon will go on the minor league injured list. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is hitting .237/.370/.452 with an .822 […]

Kyle Farmer Returns Against Mets

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco, starting at third base and hitting third in the batting order. Farmer was out of action on Monday with a sore neck, but he'll be back in the lineup a day later and will […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Playing Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in right field and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Rich Hill. Acuna was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to lower-body soreness, but he came in as a pinch-hitter and is ready to resume starting duties after […]

Bryce Harper Not Ready For Live Pitching

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb, elbow) isn't ready to face live pitching yet because he hasn't regained as much flexibility in his surgically repaired thumb. The Phillies are also cutting back on Harper's throwing program because of some "stiffness" in his arm. However, manager Rob Thomson still thinks Harper will return this season. "No […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Joins Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to an undisclosed major league deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Bradley was released by the Boston Red Sox last week after hitting just .210/.257/.321 with three home runs, 29 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases in 290 plate appearances over 91 […]