Reds Hope To Have Joey Votto Back By Friday

The Cincinnati Reds are hoping to have first baseman Joey Votto (knee) back on Friday when they start a series against the Diamondbacks. Votto sat out Tuesday and Wednesday with a right knee contusion after being hit by a pitch on Saturday. "He felt somewhat, a little better yesterday," manager Jim Riggleman said. "Today with […]

Martavis Bryant Struggling To Pick Up Playbook

Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver James Jones said on NFL Network that wide receiver Martavis Bryant is struggling to learn the team's playbook after talking to offensive coordinator Greg Olson. “They’ve only got him lining up in one spot to try to slow it down and help him out,” Jones said. “They need him to […]

Whitney Mercilus Out With Minor Injury

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus has been out of practice the last few days with a minor undisclosed soft-tissue injury, and he is not expected to play in the first preseason game on Thursday against the Chiefs. Mercilus is expected to make a full recovery in the preseason. The 28-year-old played in just five games […]

Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Trout has now been out for a week, but the team is expecting him to return sometime this weekend. Eric Young Jr. is starting in center field again and hitting ninth against Tigers starter Blaine […]

Erasmo Ramirez Likely To Make Another Rehab Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) is likely to make another rehab start this week after his last rehab outing on Sunday didn't go as well as the team would've liked, according to manager Scott Servais. Ramirez last pitched in the big leagues on April 27, so the M's won't rush him back. He […]

Jadeveon Clowney Still Not Practicing In Full

Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) still hasn't practiced in full two weeks into training camp. Head coach Bill O'Brien said that Clowney is still "trying to work back to football shape" on Sunday. O'Brien said on Tuesday that he thinks Clowney is getting closer. Regardless, O'Brien said he is "not concerned about him." Clowney […]

Rams, Aaron Donald Closer In Contract Talks

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said that the team and defensive tackle Aaron Donald are "in the same zip code, area code, ballpark" in contract extension talks. Donald continues to hold out with no end in sight, but this at least sounds like some progress is being made. The 27-year-old Donald is an […]

Erik Swoope A Trade Candidate?

Indianapolis Colts tight end Erik Swoope is having a strong training camp but is currently behind Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle on the depth chart, making him a strong trade candidate. The Colts also like tight ends Ross Travis and Mo Alie-Cox. Swoope finished the 2016 season strong but missed all of last season with […]

Philip Rivers, Virgil Green Gaining Chemistry

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Virgil Green have been gaining chemistry in training camp practices lately. "(Our connection) is growing,” the quarterback said. “We're working through how I like things, what I'm expecting on certain routes. He's getting a feel for this offense. He was in it similarly with (Mike) McCoy […]

Padres Plan To Bring Up Jacob Nix

The San Diego Padres plan to bring up pitching prospect Jacob Nix later this week to make his major league debut, according to sources. He would be likely to start one of the three games against the Phillies. Nix is the team's 14th-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and has a 1.84 ERA in the minors […]

Adalberto Mejia Confident He'll Make Next Start

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia (wrist) is confident that he'll make his next start on Sunday against the Tigers. Mejia's wrist stinger ran up the outside of his arm, not the inside, which would suggest that he avoided a dreaded UCL injury. The left-hander picked up the win against the Indians on Tuesday by […]

Jed Lowrie Still Feeling Effects Of Mid-July Collision

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (leg) said he's still feeling the effects of a collision in San Francisco in mid-July. “I haven't been able to do the lower body work that has made me successful. ... I need to build that leg strength back up," Lowrie said. It would help explain why he's hitting […]

Kelvin Herrera To Undergo MRI

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (shoulder), who has been filling in as the closer in Sean Doolittle's absence, left his outing early on Tuesday with right shoulder tightness and will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday. Herrera entered a 1-1 game and allowed three hits and two earned runs in just one-third of an […]

Adalberto Mejia Has Wrist Strain

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia (wrist) left his start early with a left wrist strain on Tuesday. He still managed to pick up the win against the Indians by allowing just a single hit while walking one and striking out three in five solid innings. The left-hander is now 2-0 on the season with […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Gives Up One Run In Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) allowed just one run on five hits while striking out three in five innings (71 pitches) during his rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Ryu is getting awfully close to being able to rejoin the Dodgers rotation for the stretch run. The Korean left-hander was […]

Marcus Stroman Says He Won't Miss Next Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) is confident that he can manage the blister that developed during his start on Tuesday and said, "I won't be missing my next start." He was pulled from the game after giving up just two hits and an unearned run while walking three and fanning four in […]

Rafael Devers To Be Activated Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox will activate third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) from the disabled list on Wednesday and will send infielder Tony Renda back to Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move, according to a source. Devers has been up and down with a .245/.295/.425 slash line but does have 15 home runs, 52 RBI and […]

Ben Zobrist Feeling Better After Game

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist (hip) was feeling better by the end of the game on Tuesday, and the manager is optimistic that Zobrist can play Wednesday. Zobrist managed a double, run scored and RBI in three plate appearances before leaving the game as a precaution. Don't be surprised if […]

Marcus Stroman Suffers Injury Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) was removed from his start on Tuesday with a right middle finger blister. The injury puts a sour note on an otherwise great night for Stroman, as he held the first-place Red Sox to just two hits and an unearned run while walking three and striking out […]

Ben Zobrist Leaves With Tight Hip

Chicago Cubs utility player Ben Zobrist (hip) left the game early as a precaution with left hip tightness on Tuesday. Zobrist had a double, run scored and RBI in three plate appearances before his departure. It sounds like a minor injury, so consider him day-to-day for now. Zobrist has just eight homers and 54 RBI […]

Aaron Rodgers Frustrated With Young Receivers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers grew frustrated with his young receivers and their effort level while running the scout team on Tuesday. "It was one of the worst cards sessions we've had," Rodgers said. "I don't know how you can make it any simpler. You literally have what the play would be in our […]

Aaron Judge Won't Swing Until He's Pain-Free

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) has yet to swing a bat since being hit by a pitch on July 26 and will not resume swinging until he is pain-free, according to manager Aaron Boone. Judge has been throwing up to five feet. "The pain has to be all the way out of there," […]

Lourdes Gurriel Works Out Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (knee, ankle), who was hurt on a takeout slide 10 days ago, took ground balls Tuesday and has been taking swings in the cages. He's expected to be out anywhere from two to six weeks. His injury was a real bummer for fantasy owners, as Gurriel was in the middle […]

Kris Bryant Plays Catch Tuesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) played catch on the field before the game Tuesday, but he hasn't swung a bat since July 23, the last time he felt pain in his left shoulder. Multiple MRI exams have shown no structural damage, but it's a slow process for him to rebuild strength. "I trust […]

Sean Rodriguez Heading To DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed infielder/outfielder Sean Rodriguez (abdomen) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strained left abdomen. In a corresponding move, the team added shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to the 25-man roster. It's unclear how long S-Rod will be out, but he wasn't helping fantasy owners at all this year with a .163/.276/.313 […]

Nick Tropeano Placed On DL

The Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitcher Nick Tropeano (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with right shoulder inflammation. Reliever Williams Jerez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. It's Tropeano's third trip to the DL with shoulder-related issues. He's been nothing to write home about when healthy, going 5-6 […]

More On Antonio Callaway's Legal Issues

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway, who was cited for marijuana possession and a suspended license on Sunday, recently had his car shipped to Ohio from Florida and hadn't used it in a while, according to a league source. Others had used his car recently and Callaway agreed to let police search his vehicle […]

Albert Wilson Showing Versatility

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson provides the team with a rare mix of versatility and speed. The plan that head coach Adam Gase has for Wilson includes moving him all over the field -- on the boundary, in the slot and even at running back. Wilson has been involved in several gimmicky plays in […]

Shohei Ohtani To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Ohtani is making progress after suffering a partially torn UCL in his right elbow. It's possible that he could make some more starts next month, but he can't afford any setbacks in his recovery. […]

Ezekiel Ansah Won't Be Held Back

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said he won't be holding defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (hamstring) back during the preseason. The oft-injured defender made it through his first practice of training camp on Monday without setbacks. Ansah can be a difference maker for the Lions and IDP gamers, but he's missed time the last two […]