Damon Harrison Won't Attend Mandatory Minicamp

Detroit Lions defensive end Damon Harrison will not show up to mandatory minicamp this week, according to a source. Harrison also missed voluntary organized team activities as he seeks a new deal. He'll be fined for each day he doesn't show up to mandatory minicamp. The 30-year-old improved the Lions rush defense last year after […]

Darius Slay Not Attending Mandatory Minicamp

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay said that he will not attend the team's mandatory minicamp this week. Slay has forfeited a $250,000 bonus by missing voluntary workouts and will be fined $88,650 if he skips all three days of the minicamp this week. He has two years left on the four-year extension he […]

Eagles Expecting Big Things From Carson Wentz

The Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Doug Pederson are thrilled with the progress quarterback Carson Wentz has made this offseason and are expecting big things from him in 2019. Wentz has finished both of the last two seasons on Injured Reserve, which makes fantasy owners hesitant to take on that injury risk with him as […]

Leighton Vander Esch To Practice This Week

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (pelvis) is expected to go through limited work for the first time this week at the team's final week of organized team activities. A pelvic issue has limited him to rehab work on the side so far. The 23-year-old second-year linebacker should be just fine for training camp and […]

A.J. Pollock Expected To Need 40-50 Rehab At-Bats

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder A.J. Pollock (elbow) would likely need 40 or 50 at-bats in a rehab setting once he has his antibiotic catheter removed from his left arm. Pollock is still at least a few weeks away from a return, and possibly longer. The 31-year-old should return to regular […]

Boston Scott A Potential Replacement For Darren Sproles

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson mentioned running back Boston Scott as a Darren Sproles replacement because of his skill set. Josh Adams, Wendell Smallwood and Scott could be competing for one spot behind Jordan Howard, rookie Miles Sanders and Corey Clement. A sixth-round pick in 2018, Scott was active in only two games as […]

Eagles Optimistic Mack Hollins Will Be Ready For Training Camp

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is optimistic that wide receiver Mack Hollins (hernia) will be ready to practice for the start of training camp in late July. He remains out of mandatory minicamp 16 months after having sports hernia surgery, and he was working out on a side field on Monday. The third-year wideout […]

Miles Sanders Still Absent From Practice

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) continues to sit out of practice at mandatory minicamp. The second-round back figures to see a lot of playing time in his rookie season alongside Jordan Howard, but he's losing valuable practice time with the first-team offense and could get off to a slow start as a […]

Steelers To Spread The Ball Around In 2019

With Antonio Brown now in Oakland, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense will look a lot different in 2019. JuJu Smith-Schuster will be the team's No. 1 wideout and will be targeted often by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but behind him there are inexperienced yet intriguing options. The team thinks they have at least nine viable pass-catching options […]

Jimmy Graham Wants To Be Better In Red Zone

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham wants to improve in the red zone after scoring just twice in his first season with the team in 2018. "Obviously there was a lot going on last year for all of us in the building. But all that's in the past. I know the player that I […]

Justin Turner Back In Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday and is hitting third against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jon Duplantier. Turner missed some games over the weekend and Tuesday as well, but he's back in there in the heart of the order against a rookie. The veteran third baseman […]

Dawson Knox Impressing Early On

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dawson Knox, a third-round pick, impressed with his speed and athleticism in rookie workouts and organized team activities. Knox will mainly be competing with Tyler Kroft and Lee Smith at the tight end position in training camp this summer. He has a decent shot at seeing valuable snaps in his […]

Vic Beasley Will Attend Mandatory Minicamp

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley said he will "definitely be there" when the team's mandatory minicamp gets underway in a couple of weeks. The Falcons were disappointed that Beasley didn't attend voluntary organized team workouts, but he has been training on his own in his hometown in Georgia. He's entering the final year of […]

Braves Not A Finalist For Craig Kimbrel

The Atlanta Braves are not among the finalists for free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel, according to a source. As of right now, the Cubs and Twins appear to be the favorites to land him. Kimbrel is reportedly still seeking a multi-year deal, so the price may be too high for the Braves to stomach. They could […]

Mario Addison Drops Weight

Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison weighs 255 pounds this year due to better eating habits after weighing 265 pounds in 2018. With Carolina moving to a hybrid defense that will feature more 3-4 in 2019, Addison may be asked to drop back in coverage more often. Addison is very athletic, but dropping into coverage […]

Matt Beaty Lands On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hip flexor strain and recalled outfielder Kyle Garlick from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Beaty was hitting .286 (12-for-42) with no homers and seven RBI in a utility role for the Dodgers. He probably […]

Andy Dalton Admires Drew Sample

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton has been impressed with rookie tight end Drew Sample so far in offseason workouts. "He’s picked up on things quickly," said Dalton. "He’s what you want in a tight end. 'Polished,' is a good word for him." Sample was the best blocking tight end in the draft, but pass-catching isn't […]

A.J. Brown Expected To Work Outside

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver A.J. Brown is expected to play the majority of his snaps in 2019 on the outside, even though he showed he could play inside as well at Mississippi in college. Brown, who is 6-foot-1, 226 pounds, was taken with the 51st overall pick of the draft. Not only is he […]

Matt Strahm Put On Injured List, Cal Quantrill Recalled

The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Matt Strahm (rib) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left rib strain and recalled starter Cal Quantrill from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. The team also activated pitcher Miguel Diaz from the 60-day injured list and optioned reliever Brad Wieck to El Paso. […]

Phillip Dorsett A Fit For No. 3 Role, Demaryius Thomas Not A Lock

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett seems like a logical fit for the No. 3 wideout duties this year, although Dontrelle Inman also has a chance to be a big-bodied option who can play inside and out. Inman played over a third of his snaps in the slot last year and played over 60 […]

Dinelson Lamet Makes Second Rehab Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) allowed a grand slam and five runs in his second rehab start for High-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday night, but his right elbow felt good. The right-hander will have at least one more rehab start at Elsinore before the Padres determine Lamet's next step in the rehab […]

Joey Bart Homers In Return From Injured List

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (hand), the team's top prospect, went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run on Tuesday in his first game off the injured list for High-A San Jose. Bart missed 45 games with a fractured hand after he was hit by a pitch on April 15. The 22-year-old should rise quickly […]

Braden Bishop Dealing With Neck Injury

Seattle Mariners outfielder Braden Bishop (neck) said that his trapezius muscle cramped up on Tuesday night and he was in intense pain for around 45 minutes. His status moving forward is unknown at the moment. Bishop, the team's No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has two hits in his 24 at-bats at the major league […]

Paul Blackburn Expected To Start Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn is expected to be called up to start one of the games of a doubleheader against the Rangers this Saturday. Blackburn has made 11 starts for Triple-A this year, going 6-1 with a 4.55 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 18 walks and 45 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings at Las Vegas. […]

Kyle Funkhouser Makes Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Kyle Funkhouser was activated off the injured list and made a rehab start for High-A Lakeland on Tuesday night. He allowed just two hits while walking one and fanning four in five shutout innings in his return. That's after the 25-year-old went 0-3 with a 7.64 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, 18 […]

Jordan Zimmermann To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) will make his first rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Toledo. The 33-year-old right-hander is 0-4 so far on the year with an ugly 5.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 11 walks and 21 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings over his six starts. On a bad Detroit team with a […]

Niko Goodrum To See Bulk Of Shortstop Work

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that infielder Niko Goodrum will likely get the bulk of playing time at shortstop with Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) still out. Gordon Beckham, Ronny Rodriguez and Harold Castro will rotate at second base with Josh Harrison (hamstring) out another six to eight weeks. Goodrum has picked it up a bit […]

Alex Reyes To Make One More Start In Minors

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that starting pitcher Alex Reyes (finger) will make at least one more start for Triple-A Memphis before he joins the major league squad. "Alex is clearly a guy who, when right, we’d like to have available if the need is there. He’s definitely in the mix," Shildt said. […]

Zach Eflin To Return Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (back) will come off the injured list on Friday to start against the Reds at home. Eflin will come back when he's eligible after missing just the 10 days. The right-hander has been solid in 2019 with a 3.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 51 strikeouts in 65 2/3 innings […]

Twins Making Craig Kimbrel A Priority

The Minnesota Twins have made free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel a priority, according to team executives. Kimbrel is also still trying to land a multi-year deal now that draft-pick compensation is no longer tied to his name. Minnesota has been using Taylor Rogers and Blake Parker to handle saves in 2019, so adding Kimbrel would be […]