Omarion Hampton "Getting Better and Better"

Eric Smith of Chargers.com wrote earlier this week that Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton "just keeps getting better and better." Hampton might have been at his best all summer during the team's 21st practice of training camp on Monday, although there was no live tackling allowed. However, the former North Carolina […]

Brandon Nimmo on the Bench Again on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) remains on the bench for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Jeff McNeil is making the start in left field for this one and will hit cleanup against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Nimmo is considered day-to-day, but he's missing a fourth straight game […]

Yandy Diaz Playing on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is playing first base and batting third in Sunday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Diaz did not play on Friday after suffering a low-grade hamstring strain in the series opener against St. Louis on Thursday, but he's back in for […]

Alec Burleson Back in Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Alec Burleson (wrist) is starting in left field and batting third in Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Burleson did not play on Friday against Tampa but is feeling better after the day off on Saturday, so he'll return to […]

Masyn Winn Out With Knee Pain on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays due to knee pain, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Winn received an injection in his knee over the All-Star break in mid-July and has been playing in pain for weeks. While he's […]

McCade Brown Called Up for MLB Debut on Sunday

The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of rookie right-hander McCade Brown from Double-A Hartford on Sunday and optioned left-hander Lucas Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The team also moved right-hander Dugan Darnell (hip) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Brown will make his major-league debut and start Sunday's series […]

RJ Harvey Gets the Start in Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton noted more than a week ago that he would use mostly starters in the team's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints for eight to 10 plays, according to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette. On offense to begin Saturday's game, rookie second-round running back RJ Harvey was the […]

Jonnu Smith Returns to Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) is back in uniform at practice on Saturday after missing the entire preseason with a knee injury, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. This will be Smith's first practice since tweaking his knee on Aug. 5. The 30-year-old should be on track to play in the Week […]

C.J. Stroud Sits Out of Preseason Finale

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is not playing in the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Detroit Lions, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Other starters that will sit out include running back Nich Chubb, receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk and tight end Dalton Schultz. Stroud and the rest of Houston's […]

Nick Chubb Not Playing in Preseason Finale

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb will not suit up for the team's preseason finale on Saturday versus the Detroit Lions, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Alexander notes that unless Chubb is dealing with an injury, he's likely a lock to start in Week 1 of the regular season against the […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Setting Up as Washington's RB1?

JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington thinks it's interesting that Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is getting carries in the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens with rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt sitting out. It "might tell the RB depth-chart story" heading into the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. The […]

Cal Quantrill Debuting For Braves on Saturday

The Atlanta Braves will start right-hander Cal Quantrill, who was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Thursday, against the division-rival New York Mets on Saturday after they decided to skip right-hander Spencer Strider this weekend, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Right-hander Erick Fedde has also been moved to the bullpen. Quantrill, a 30-year-old […]

Rob Refsnyder Could Return Next Week

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Rob Refsnyder (oblique) could return from the 10-day injured list next week after running sprints before Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. Refsnyder last played in a game for the Red Sox on Aug. 13 before suffering a left-oblique strain. It […]

Twins Officially Call Up Mick Abel on Saturday

The Minnesota Twins announced on Saturday that they recalled right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel from Triple-A St. Paul and designated right-hander Jose Urena for assignment in a corresponding move. Abel, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadline in the deal that sent closer Jhoan […]

Wilyer Abreu Feeling Better, Could be Back Next Week

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) hit on Friday and moved around in the outfield. Abreu is feeling better and could return from the 10-day injured list next week, as well as outfielder Rob Refsnyder (oblique). Abreu suffered from right-calf tightness on Aug. 17 and was placed on the […]

Ryan McMahon, Jasson Dominguez Sitting Against Tough Lefty

New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon and outfielder Jasson Dominguez will both start on the bench for Game 2 of the series in the Bronx against the division-rival Boston Red Sox with left-hander Garrett Crochet on the mound. Amed Rosario is starting at third base and will hit fifth, while Cody Bellinger shifts to […]

Jacob Wilson Reintated and Starting on Friday

The Athletics reinstated shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Max Schuemann to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Wilson is back at shortstop and is batting fifth for the A's in his return to the lineup on Friday night against the division-rival Seattle Mariners and right-hander […]

Jackson Merrill Still Absent From Padres Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Ramon Laureano is getting another start in center field and will bat seventh against Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell. Merrill suffered a left-ankle contusion in last Sunday's loss to […]

Javier Assad Recalled and Starting Against Angels

The Chicago Cubs recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, and he will make the start in the series opener in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. In a corresponding move, the Cubs put right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier (groin) on the 15-day injured list […]

Otto Lopez Scratched on Friday With Illness

Miami Marlins shortstop Otto Lopez (illness) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays due to a stomach illness, according to Kevin Barral of Fish on First. With Lopez under the weather, Maximo Acosta will make the start at the 6 in Miami and will bat ninth against Blue Jays right-hander […]

Panthers Unlikely to Trade Adam Thielen to Vikings

Josina Anderson reports that a trade between the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings involving veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen is "not likely, at this point," according to a league source. Thielen is in the last year of a three-year, $25 million contract and wouldn't command top-tier money, but the Panthers apparently want to keep the […]

Carson Williams Making Big-League Debut on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams is making his major-league debut on Friday night against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas, starting at shortstop and batting seventh for the Rays. Fantasy managers might want to temper expectations for the 22-year-old infielder in his first taste of big-league pitching given his struggles […]

Zach Neto Returns to Halos Lineup

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) is starting at shortstop and hitting in his customary leadoff spot for Friday's series opener at the Big A in Anaheim against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Javier Assad. Neto had to leave Wednesday's contest early against the Cincinnati Reds after he was hit by a pitch […]

Yandy Diaz Out on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's contest againt the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Second baseman Brandon Lowe is moving to the DH spot and will hit third, while Tristan Gray draws into the lineup at second and will bat out of the nine-hole […]

Marcus Semien Could be Out All Weekend, IL Stint Possible

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday night's contest versus the Cleveland Guardians. Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports reports that Semien could miss the entire weekend series against the Guards and might need to go on the 10-day injured list. Ezquiel Duran will make the start […]

Alec Burleson Scratched With Wrist Injury

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Alec Burleson (wrist) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Lars Nootbaar is now starting in left field and will bat leadoff, with Nathan Church re-entering the lineup in center field and in […]

Jake Bauers Returns From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and placed shortstop Joey Ortiz (hamstring) on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Bauers will begin on the bench in Friday's series opener against the visiting San Francisco Giants at American Family Field. […]

Joey Ortiz Goes on Injured List With Strained Hamstring

The Milwaukee Brewers are placing shortstop Joey Ortiz (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left-hamstring strain, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB. com. In a corresponding move, the team activated first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers (shoulder) from the injured list. Ortiz will need to miss at least the next 10 days after […]

Derrick Harmon Diagnosed With MCL Sprain, Expected to be Out a Month

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie first-round defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee), who injured his knee in the preseason finale on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers, was diagnosed with an MCL sprain, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Harmon is expected to miss around a month, which makes him a candidate to open the regular season […]

Cowboys Would Need to be Blown Away by Offer to Trade Micah Parsons

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Dallas Cowboys have received multiple trade inquiries on disgruntled pass-rusher Micah Parsons, but the Cowboys are not entertaining those trade inquiries right now and don't plan to trade him. Fowler goes on to say that it would take "some sort of Herculean-sized offer" for Dallas to even seriously consider trading […]