Matt Ryan Solid In Third Preseason Game

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan went 10-for-14 for 118 yards in the team's third preseason game against the Jets on Thursday. The offensive line failed to protect him, though, as he took three sacks and was hurried nine times. That's not a good sign early on, as Ryan was sacked 42 times in 2018. The […]

Calvin Ridley Back In Action

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring), who suffered a hamstring injury on July 25, was held out of practice for more than two weeks. Ridley returned to practice last Sunday and "looked good" and caught both of his targets for 28 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Jets. "We did a good job […]

Devonta Freeman Shaking Off The Rust

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had one carry for two yards in the opening series of the preseason game on Thursday against the Jets. After missing all but two games in 2018, the Falcons are easing Freeman back into action this preseason as their No. 1 running back. He was one of the biggest […]

Falcons Continue Extension Talks With Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Julio Jones continue to discuss a contract extension as the 2019 regular season approaches. Experts have projected that Jones' deal will be a three-year deal worth $51.8 million, with $33 million guaranteed. He currently has two years left on his deal and is scheduled to make $9.6 million this […]

DJ LeMahieu Eyeing AL Batting Crown

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is trying to become the first player in the modern era to win a batting title in both leagues -- he won the National League crown in 2016. Entering this weekend, he leads the American League and majors overall with a .337 average. LeMahieu is making the most hard […]

Bryce Harper Pulling The Ball More?

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper, who homered for the third straight game on Friday, recently made some small changes to his stance. Since July 27, Harper is striking out less (27 percent to 23 percent), has his hard-hit rate up (45 percent to 57 percent) and is walking more (15 percent to 22 percent). The […]

Josh McCown Returning To Play For Eagles

Josh McCown is coming out of retirement to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to sources. The Eagles are giving the veteran a one-year deal that includes $2 million fully guaranteed. The deal could be worth up to $5.4 million. The 40-year-old was needed after backups Cody Kessler (concussion) and Nate Sudfeld (wrist) suffered injuries […]

Josh Rosen Doesn't Stand Out On Friday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen didn't do much to separate himself from Ryan Fitzpatrick in the preseason loss to the Bills on Friday night. In six offensive series, Rosen included two three-and-outs, a turnover on downs and two scoring drives that ended in field goals. He finished 10-for-18 for 102 yards. Head coach Brian Flores […]

Preston Williams Underwhelms In Second Preseason Game

Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Preston Williams wasn't able to repeat his outstanding performance in Week 1 of the preseason on Friday against the Buccaneers. He caught just one pass from quarterback Josh Rosen for seven yards on six targets. Williams impressed the team during offseason workouts and has upside as a flashy receiver that […]

Panthers Backup QB Job Still Up For Grabs

None of the Carolina Panthers backup quarterbacks stood out in Friday's preseason action against the Bills. Quarterback Kyle Allen went 4-for-11 for 32 yards. Rookie Will Grier went 10-for-19 for 75 yards but also had several overthrown balls, missed targets and threw an interception that was returned for a score. Taylor Heinicke finished 8-for-12 for […]

Derwin James To Miss Three Months

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (foot) will have surgery to fix a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his foot and is expected to be out for three months, sources informed of the situation told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. James made the Pro Bowl and was an All-Pro in his rookie season for […]

Dylan Carlson Promoted To Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was promoted from Double-A Springfield to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday after the 20-year-old switch-hitter led the Texas League with 21 home runs, 51 extra-base hits, 216 total bases, a .518 slugging percentage and 81 runs scored in 108 games. His exploits […]

Tyler O'Neill, Jose Martinez Could Be Back Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielders Tyler O'Neill (wrist) and Jose Martinez (shoulder) could return from the injured list very soon, according to manager Mike Shildt. Martinez went on the shelf on Monday after crashing into the outfield wall, but he has already gotten some inflammation out of his shoulder. O'Neill has been out since Aug. 3, […]

Brandon Nimmo Begins Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) was set to start his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Friday, and the team will play it by ear in deciding how long it'll be before he returns to the majors. Nimmo went on the injured list on May 22 and would be a welcomed left-handed […]

Brandon Lowe Playing In Rehab Games

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (shin) played back-to-back days on Wednesday and Thursday for the Gulf Coast League Rays and will play multiple games with High-A Charlotte as the next part of his rehab. He said he's feeling confident and continues to check off boxes for a return, but there's no timetable for him […]

Tyler Glasnow Optimistic About Returning This Year

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) continues to make progress and is optimistic that he'll be back on the mound this year. He threw from 90 feet the last couple of days and is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Monday. Glasnow is feeling "really good" and will only throw fastballs […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Back Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) was out of the lineup on Friday due to upper back tightness. "Just a little back spasm. Unfortunately, it happened, but I should be all right. Hopefully I will start to feel better by the end of today or start feeling better tomorrow," Winker said. Hopefully the 25-year-old will […]

Dodgers Being Conservative With A.J. Pollock

The Los Angeles Dodgers are being conservative with outfielder A.J. Pollock (groin) due to lingering groin tightness, which is why he wasn't in the lineup on Friday. With Cody Bellinger able to play center field and with the Dodgers having a huge division lead, the team hasn't need to place him on the injured list. […]

Dustin May Moved To Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB.com, is being moved to the bullpen and is scheduled to make his MLB debut in relief on Sunday against the Braves. The 21-year-old right-hander is 1-1 with a 2.65 ERA, 15 strikeouts and two walks in 17 innings in his first […]

Greg Allen Getting Some Run In Two Hole

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen hit second on Friday, his second straight start there and his third in the last six games. Allen is 7-for-22 (.318) with two home runs and a .984 OPS in his last five games, earning him some more playing time. He's hitting .257/.315/.426 in 54 games this year and is […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Live BP

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (illness) threw live batting practice for the first time on Friday since he was diagnosed with leukemia in early June. He threw 25 pitches at Single-A Lake County and everything went well, according to manager Terry Francona. While this is a good step for Carrasco, there remains no timetable […]

Ender Inciarte Injured Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (hamstring) injured his right hamstring rounding third base in the second inning on Friday against the Dodgers and was removed from the game. It could be a tough loss for Atlanta if Inciarte has to miss some time, as he was hitting .318 with a .991 OPS in his last […]

Luke Voit Hopes To Return This Month

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) ran the bases and took ground balls on Friday, and he's been pain-free for several days. Voit has been out since July 30 with a sports hernia, but he's hoping to return later this month. The team has cleared him to continue on-field workouts with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, […]

Ryan Zimmerman Beginning Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (foot) is starting his rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Friday. The plan is for him to play five or six innings at first base before working his way to an increased workload. The veteran has been out since July 21 after aggravating the plantar fasciitis in his right […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Rookie Season Likely Over

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres rookie shortstop phenom Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) is "most likely done" for the rest of the season due to a stress reaction in his back. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Tatis will be re-evaluated in three weeks, but manager Andy Green said it's […]

Aaron Rodgers Expected To Practice Sunday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (back), who was scratched from the preseason game against the Ravens on Thursday with a tight back, is expected to be back on the practice field this Sunday. The 35-year-old Rodgers hasn't played in a preseason finale since 2012, so the most likely time he'd play would be the […]

Keenan Allen Has Ankle Issue

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) suffered an ankle injury and is likely to miss the preseason. He's also been dealing with a knee injury. Missing preseason games isn't that big of a deal, but it's fair to wonder now if he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Colts. His ankle injury […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Going On Injured List

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) is going on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a back strain. The National League Rookie Of the Year candidate was hitting a team-high .317, but he suffered back spasms on Tuesday against the Rays. In a corresponding move, infielder Ty France was called up from […]

Billy Hamilton Cut, Brett Phillips Recalled

The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Billy Hamilton for assignment on Friday and recalled outfielder Brett Phillips from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old Hamilton was a failure in KC this year, hitting just .211/.275/.269 with a career-low .544 OPS, although he did have 18 stolen bases. Phillips was hitting .240/.378/.505 with 18 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Takes Snaps Against Broncos

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) took snaps against the Broncos in a joint practice on Friday for the first time since he tore the ACL in his left knee last September. He threw five straight interceptions in practice on Wednesday but was much better Friday, going 10-for-15 with one interception while moving the […]