X-Rays Come Back Negative on Matt Chapman's Elbow

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (elbow) was forced to leave Wednesday's tilt early against the Atlanta Braves when he was hit by a pitch in his left elbow, but MLB.com's Justice delos Santos reports that X-rays on Chapman's elbow came back negative. Before leaving, he went 1-for-2 at the plate with his 14th […]

Jorge Soler Leaves Early With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) left Wednesday's series finale in New York against the Mets in the bottom of the third inning with back tightness, according to the team. Soler struck out in his lone at-bat before leaving. When Soler left the game utility man Chris Taylor moved from third base to right […]

Rangers Activate Jon Gray

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) from the injured list on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Gray will return to the big-league roster this week after allowing a run with two walks and five strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings and 61 pitches in his final minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Round Rock […]

Padres Listening to Offers on Dylan Cease

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the San Diego Padres are listening to offers on right-hander Dylan Cease, with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox among the teams believed to have checked in on Cease. The Padres are currently in the third National League wild-card spot, […]

Cal Raleigh Starting on the Bench Versus Brewers

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh will get the day off in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at T-Mobile Park. Mitch Garver will do the catching for right-hander Luis Castillo and will hit sixth against Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester. This will be Raleigh's second day off since June 9. The 28-year-old is having […]

Jose Altuve, Cam Smith Resting on Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielders Jose Altuve and Cam Smith are both out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Cooper Hummel is making the start in left field and is batting seventh, while Chas McCormick is in right and is hitting eighth versus Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. This will […]

David Festa Placed on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa (shoulder) is being placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-shoulder inflammation, and Travis Adams has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. It could be why Festa struggled so much in his last start on Monday against the […]

Thairo Estrada Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada (thumb) took on-field batting practice at Coors Field on Wednesday before the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Denver Gazette's Kevin Henry. It's a big step for Estrada as he tries to return from a left-thumb sprain that landed him on the 10-day injured list […]

German Marquez Officially Placed on Injured List

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they placed right-hander German Marquez (biceps) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 21) with right-biceps tendinitis and recalled right-hander Tanner Gordon from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Gordon will make his fourth start of the season in Wednesday's series finale at Coors Field against the […]

James Cook Practicing in Full at Training Camp

Despite not having a new contract, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was a full participant in the first training camp practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. Regardless of his contract situation entering the 2025 season, Cook cemented himself as Buffalo's clear lead back last year by rushing for 1,009 yards and a […]

Two-Way Practices Coming Soon for Travis Hunter

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said at training camp on Wednesday that rookie first-round wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter will practice on both offense and defense after like the first six or so practices in camp. After that happens, Coen said Hunter playing on both sides of the ball on the same day in […]

Keenan Allen Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams

Per FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz, free-agent wide receiver Keenan Allen has drawn interest from multiple teams in recent weeks. Schultz said it's his understanding that Allen has been waiting for training camps to get underway to better assess the landscape and get a clearer picture of each team's receiver situation. Even though the 33-year-old is […]

Tank Dell "Doing Great" -- Will he Play in 2025?

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Wednesday at training camp that wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) is "doing great." "He's crushing rehab. He's in a great headspace. We're not putting any timetables timeline on Tank." It's good news that Dell is making strides in his rehab, but the fact remains that he's highly […]

Luther Burden III Still Not Practicing

ESPN's Courtney Cronin writes that Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III (undisclosed) was not present at training camp practice on Wednesday and still appears to be dealing with injuries from the spring -- he landed on a ball awkwardly in minicamp and suffered a soft-tissue injury during OTAs. It's frustrating for Burden that […]

Kyle Tucker Taking the Day Off After Fouling Ball Off his Knee

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (knee) is taking a rare day off in Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field after fouling a ball off his knee on Tuesday. Seiya Suzuki will play right field and will hit second, while catcher Carson Kelly will serve as the designated hitter and […]

Nick Loftin Lands on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list and recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old utility man will have to miss at least a week of action. It's unclear when he suffered his head injury, but […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Out Wednesday With Knee Issue

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is getting the day off for Wednesday's game at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs after his leg buckled during a plate appearance on Tuesday night. Manager Matt Quatraro said that Witt felt something in his knee but said "it was nothing." The Royals aren't going to […]

Riley Greene Resting for Tigers

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene will step out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale versus the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates with left-hander Bailey Falter on the bump at PNC Park. With Greene starting on the bench in this matinee contest, Matt Vierling will make the start in left field and hit fifth against Falter. […]

Teams Calling on Steven Kwan

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that many teams are calling about Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan. The Guardians are listening on Kwan as well as some others, but it would have to be a compelling offer for them to seriously consider shipping him away. Cleveland enters play on Wednesday nine games back […]

Tua Tagovailoa's Relationship With Tyreek Hill a "Work in Progress"

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said that wide receiver Tyreek Hill rebuilding a relationship with him and the team is a "work in progress" after Hill said "I'm out" following the Week 18 regular-season finale last year. "When you say something like that you don't just come back with 'My bad.' You gotta work that […]

Daniel Jones Getting More First-Team Reps at Colts Camp

The Indianapolis Colts have rotated quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones between the first and second teams so far at training camp practice, but Jones has gotten more work with the first-team offense, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Richardson and Jones are battling for the starting QB job this summer after Richardson […]

Tank Dell, Dameon Pierce Placed on PUP List

The Houston Texans placed both wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) and running back Dameon Pierce (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Dell suffered a dislocated knee and tore his ACL, MCL and LCL last year in Week 16, so he's not expected to practice at […]

Braelon Allen Expected to be Regular Contributor in Committee

New York Jets beat reporter Nick Faria writes that running back Braelon Allen is a perfect fit for this type of offense and is expected to be a regular contributor in a committee approach. Breece Hall is the starter in the Jets offense in the backfield, but Allen and Isaiah Davis will be involved. Allen, […]

Joe Burrow to Play More This Preseason

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that quarterback Joe Burrow will play more this preseason than ever before as the team looks to get off to a faster start than in years past. Burrow played sparingly last year, going 5-for-7 for 51 yards and one touchdown in his first action in the preseason since […]

Chris Godwin had Minor Ankle Procedure This Spring

Multiple sources told ESPN's Jenna Laine that Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) had another minor ankle procedure this spring to have it "cleaned out." However, a source said it wasn't a surprise and that Godwin is "doing well." He was officially placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday after […]

Tanner Scott Lands on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they placed left-handed closer Tanner Scott (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with left-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Alexis Diaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. It doesn't sound like Scott is dealing with any structural damage in his arm, but it remains to be […]

Tanner Gordon in Line to Start on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon is with the team at Coors Field and is in line to make the start for Wednesday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Gordon will be making just his fourth start in 2025 and only the 12th of his big-league career. The 27-year-old's last […]

German Marquez Expected to Land on Injured List With Biceps Inflammation

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (biceps) said he is dealing with biceps tendon inflammation and is expected to land on the 15-day injured list, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Marquez underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday, which confirmed his biceps inflammation. Right-hander Tanner Gordon is with the team in Colorado and is in line to […]

Adley Rutschman a "Possibility" to Return This Weekend

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) is a "possibility" to return from the 10-day injured list this weekend when the team plays a series against the Colorado Rockies, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. Rutschman will catch for Triple-A Norfolk in a minor-league game on Wednesday and could be eased back in the designated hitter […]

Zach Eflin to Return From Injured List and Start on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin (back) will return from the injured list and start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, and he'll be followed by right-hander Charlie Morton in the series finale in Cleveland on Thursday, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. Eflin, who has made 12 starts this year due to injuries, should have […]