Sean Doolittle Will Remain Closer

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that closer Sean Doolittle (knee) will remain the team's closer when he returns from his knee tendinitis. In his last 10 appearances before going on the injured list, Doolittle had allowed 12 runs and seven home runs. The left-hander has been doing exercises in the weight room to strengthen […]

Aledmys Diaz Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz, who was put on the 10-day injured list on Sunday when he became light-headed and dizzy on the bus, saw team doctors on Monday and could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. It's bad timing, too, with shortstop Carlos Correa (back) potentially missing time now after injuring his […]

Gerrit Cole Ready To Go Thursday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (hamstring) is set to return to the rotation on Thursday against the Tigers after being scratched from a start last week with hamstring discomfort. Cole threw a bullpen session on Monday and performed pitcher's fielding practice and is "feeling good." The hard-throwing right-hander was the American League Player of […]

David Price Could Be Back Soon

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) threw a bullpen session on Saturday, and the plan is for him to throw again on Tuesday. There's a possibility that the left-hander could return for an eight-game West Coast trip that starts on Friday. The 33-year-old hasn't made a start since Aug. 4 due to a […]

Ronald Acuna Closing In On 30/30 Season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, who won the National League Rookie Of the Year in 2018 by hitting 26 home runs and a 143 OPS+, could become just the second player in history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a season before turning 22 years old. The only other player to […]

Marquise Brown Still A Work In Progress

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) took part in the joint practice against the Eagles on Monday, his first time playing against another team. The first-rounder missed the preseason game last Thursday against the Packers but has taken part in four straight practices. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman thinks Brown still needs to gain chemistry […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Posts 0.0 Rating Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was awful in his first game action Monday night since tearing his ACL last year. He completed just one of his six attempts for zero yards and one interception for a QB rating of 0.0 against the Broncos and their strong defense. Neither the Niners nor Garoppolo are worried […]

Deion Jones To Return To Practice Next Week

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that linebacker Deion Jones (foot) will practice in full next week. Jones is coming off a season that saw him play in only six games due to injury, and Atlanta just could not catch a break with their best playmakers on defense suffering serious injuries. The 24-year-old's return […]

Cowboys Not Worried About Tyron Smith

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said that offensive tackle Tyron Smith (back) will not practice on Tuesday. "We don’t think it’s a long-term thing," Garrett said. It's a good thing, since Smith is essential to Dallas' offensive line success, mainly in protecting quarterback Dak Prescott and assisting with the running game. Barring some kind […]

Demaryius Thomas Coming Off PUP

New England Patriots wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) is expected to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday. The 31-year-old was a disappointment with both the Broncos and Texans last year and tore his Achilles late in the season with Houston. It looks like he has a chance to be ready for […]

Hakeem Butler A Candidate For IR

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Hakeem Butler (hand) is dealing with an avulsion fracture in his hand and is now a candidate for Injured Reserve, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Butler, a fourth-round pick, could miss the entire season. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed that Butler will miss the remainder of the preseason, but […]

Andrew Luck Won't Practice This Week

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Andrew Luck (ankle) won't practice this week. The issue remains a matter of "full-speed movement versus pain threshold." The Colts ideally will want to know Luck's status for Week 1 by next Monday. Indy is quietly optimistic that Luck will be ready to face the Chargers, […]

Duke Johnson Practices On Tuesday

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (hamstring) practiced for the first time with his new team on Tuesday. Johnson was traded to Houston from Cleveland almost two weeks ago, but he's been held out because of his injury until now. While he was set to serve as the pass-catching back behind Nick Chubb in Cleveland […]

Melvin Gordon Waiting On Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who is almost five weeks into his contract holdout, said he's "just waiting on the call" from the team while he continues to train on his own in California and Florida. According to a source, both sides remain millions of dollars apart in negotiations. Gordon continues to say […]

Carlos Carrasco Makes Rehab Appearance Monday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (illness) made a relief outing for Double-A Akron on Monday in his first appearance since he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in June. The 32-year-old had a strikeout and is scheduled to pitch for Akron again on Thursday. The right-hander wants to help the Tribe this year, but […]

Mitch Haniger Slowed By Back

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) was still experiencing back soreness on Monday and wasn't with Triple-A Tacoma. Manager Scott Servais said that Haniger's status is like being at the onset of spring training, so it's fair to wonder if Haniger will even play in the big leagues again this year. The 2018 breakout has […]

Mariners Calling Up Jake Fraley

The Seattle Mariners are calling up outfield prospect Jake Fraley, their No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline, according to a source. The 24-year-old is expected to be part of the team's long-term future in the outfield, and he should get a chance to play regularly right off the bat. Due to injuries to Mitch Haniger, […]

Carlos Correa Injured Monday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) left the game after one inning on Monday with back discomfort. It's especially concerning since Correa missed six weeks last year with lower back soreness. The young shortstop also missed 50 games in 2019 with a fractured rib. Correa struck out in his only at-bat before departing. Check back […]

Aaron Rodgers Returns To Practice Monday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (back) returned to practice on Monday after being scratched as a precaution before the preseason game last Thursday against the Ravens due to back tightness. However, it's still uncertain if Rodgers will play in the preseason game Thursday against the Raiders in Canada. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Rodgers […]

Cam Newton To Make Preseason Debut Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) will make his preseason debut on Thursday against the Patriots, according to head coach Ron Rivera. It's unclear how much Newton will play in the contest. The 30-year-old is coming off a second straight offseason with right shoulder surgery, and reports out of training camp suggest he has a […]

Drew Lock, Noah Fant Injured Monday Night

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock (hand) and rookie tight end Noah Fant (foot) were both injured in Monday's preseason game against the 49ers and are questionable to return. Lock went 7-for-12 for 40 yards before departing, while Fant caught two passes for seven yards on three targets. Both players will be instrumental to Denver's […]

John Ross To Practice This Weekend

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver John Ross (hamstring) is set to start practicing as early as Sunday. Ross, 23, has blazing speed but has yet to put it all together in the NFL in his two seasons. Injuries continue to hamper him along the way. He had just 21 catches […]

Derrius Guice Expected To Play Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (knee) is expected to play in the preseason game against the Falcons on Thursday, but it'll likely be his only preseason action, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Guice tore his ACL and missed his entire rookie season and had several setbacks along the way in his recovery. Washington […]

Ryan Succop Comes Off PUP Monday

Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop passed his physical and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday. Succop should be ready for the regular season, barring any setbacks. The 32-year-old kicker is in his sixth year with the Titans. He made 26 of his 30 field goal tries last year (86.7 percent) […]

DeMarcus Lawrence To Come Off PUP Soon

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) is expected to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list soon, according to a source. He will be limited at first but is still hoping to be ready for Week 1 against the Giants. The 27-year-old is the team's best pass rusher after racking up 25 sacks […]

Mike Evans, Ronald Jones II Day-To-Day

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (quadriceps) and running back Ronald Jones II (knee) both missed practice on Monday, putting their availability for the preseason game on Friday against the Browns into question. Head coach Bruce Arians said the injuries are "nothing serious," and both players are day-to-day. Jones is expected to play Friday, […]

Josh Gordon Back With Team

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon returned to the team on Monday after being reinstated from suspension by the league on Friday. However, it's unclear when Gordon will be cleared to practice. The 28-year-old's return is a massive boost to New England's receiver depth, which isn't all that strong in 2019. The Pats offense […]

Julian Edelman Practices Monday, Comes Off NFI List

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (thumb) practiced for the first time on Monday, passed his physical and was removed from the Non-Football Injury list. Edelman broke his thumb in July and hasn't played since the Super Bowl win over the Rams. The 33-year-old had 74 receptions for 850 yards and six touchdowns in […]

Marcus Mariota Not A Lock To Start In Week 1

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has all along been expected to start in Week 1, but a report from ESPN football insider Dianna Russini states that Mariota is "not a lock" to start in Week 1 against the Browns. “There’s a tone in Tennessee right now that this coaching staff just wants a quarterback to […]

Chad Beebe Locked Into No. 3 Role

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe looks locked into the No. 3 receiving role with the team trying to trade Laquon Treadwell. The 25-year-old only played in three games in his rookie season, catching four passes for 39 yards. Beebe is unlikely to see a huge role in the offense behind Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen […]