Aaron Rodgers, Packers Working Towards Extension

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are "creeping along towards a deal," according to a source. This deal is particularly difficult because there is no ceiling, and this deal will certainly make Rodgers the highest paid player in NFL history. Despite turning 35 this December and missing nine games last year due to […]

Lourdes Gurriel Does Some Running, Takes BP

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (ankle, knee) did some baserunning drills and also took batting practice on the field on Thursday, and he looked comfortable doing so. It's some good progress, and hopefully he won't be out too much longer for fantasy owners. Gurriel should continue to be a starter for the rest of the […]

Yangervis Solarte Doing Rehab Exercises

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Yangervis Solarte (oblique) is receiving treatment and has started his rehab exercises. He is expected to miss at least three weeks. That means he won't be back until sometime in September, limiting his fantasy contributions before the end of the year. He was slashing just .233/.287/.397 but was helping in deeper […]

Kris Bryant Hitting Off Tee

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) has been hitting off a tee and in the cage while also tracking pitches off the machine and while pitchers throw bullpen sessions. The next step would be for him to face live pitching on the field. “There’s plenty of time for myself to get ready for hopefully […]

No End In Sight To Khalil Mack's Holdout

There is no end in sight to Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack's holdout, according to a source. He will not be reporting to the team before their second preseason game this Saturday, meaning he will be fined another $814,000. You'd think the Raiders and Mack will have something worked out before Week 1, but […]

Steven Matz Activated From DL, Starting Game 2

The New York Mets activated starting pitcher Steven Matz (arm) from the disabled list on Thursday, and he will start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Phillies. Reliever Tim Peterson was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move. The left-handed Matz gave up seven runs and didn't make it out of the first […]

Devin Lucien Has Been Impressive

New England Patriots wide receiver Devin Lucien has been one of the most impressive receivers at training camp. He continues to improve, and this is his third year in Patriots camp. Lucien is a smooth route runner at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, and has the speed to stretch the field. He is making a case for […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Not Seeing Work With Starters

New England Patriots wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has made some incredible catches in practice, but he hasn't had many repetitions with the starters. Patterson has the speed to be a weapon, but so far in the NFL that's only translated to special teams. He hasn't caught more than 52 passes in a single season, but […]

Kenny Britt Still Recovering From Injury

New England Patriots wide receiver Kenny Britt (hamstring) is still recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered on June 5 and hasn't taken any repetitions in one-on-one or team drills. The 29-year-old has a huge opportunity with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games, but he hasn't done anything with it so far in […]

Jacob Hollister Ready For Bigger Role

New England Patriots tight end Jacob Hollister looks ready to take on a bigger role behind Rob Gronkowski. Hollister's fluidity has stood out in practice, and he moves well on short routes that require a change of direction. He's also added some muscle and is more physical. With the team's lack of wide receiver depth, […]

Mike Gillislee Looks To Be Odd Man Out

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee has looked sharp in practices and is running with noticeable burst, but he's still behind Jeremy Hill after Hill's star performance in the first preseason game. Gillislee worked on his receiving skills in the offseason but struggled in short-yardage situations last year. However, he's had more chances to […]

Jon Gruden Praises Derek Carr's Knowledge Of Offense

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has been very impressed with quarterback Derek Carr's knowledge of his offense in training camp. And that's saying something, as Gruden is notoriously tough on his quarterbacks and forces them to know all the nuances and variables built into every play. Carr has passed with flying colors. “I think […]

Adrian Beltre's Latest Injury Has Him Pondering Future

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre's (hamstring) latest lower-body injury has him questioning how much longer he'll play in the big leagues. If he plays in 2019 he'll be 40 years old. “That brings the question of, ‘Is this going to keep happening more often? Is it worth it to fight it back? Is it […]

Joe Ross Has A Chance To Pitch In September

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said "there's a good chance" that starting pitcher Joe Ross (elbow) will pitch for the team in September. Ross just made a successful rehab start in the minors, but it's unclear if he'd be an option for the rotation or out of the bullpen in relief. Ross is recovering from […]

Jeremy Hellickson To Undergo MRI

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (wrist) will undergo an MRI exam on Friday. Manager Dave Martinez said Hellickson would need to be able to throw off a mound before he can make his next start. It seems as though it's unlikely Hellickson will be ready for his next outing. Depending on the results of […]

John Hicks Out 3-6 Weeks

Detroit Tigers catcher/first baseman John Hicks (hips) had successful surgery on Thursday on both of his hips. He will be out three to six weeks, ending his 2018 season. Hicks saw an everyday role once Miguel Cabrera was done for the year, but he didn't do much with it, hitting .260 with nine home runs […]

Jose Iglesias To Miss A Couple Days

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said shortstop Jose Iglesias (hand) is likely to miss "a couple of days" to let his right hand heal. Iglesias aggravated his hand injury in the game Wednesday, but he's available off the bench in an emergency on Thursday. Ronny Rodriguez is replacing Iglesias at the 6 on Thursday, but […]

Yu Darvish To Make Rehab Start Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) is set to make a rehab start on Sunday. It's unknown which minor league affiliation it'll be with, but the only thing that really matters is that the Japanese righty has progressed to game action. He's been out since May 20, so he'll likely require a handful of […]

Stephen Strasburg To Throw Another Bullpen Saturday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) will throw another bullpen session on Saturday. It that goes off without a hitch, he's likely to start on Tuesday against the Phillies. It's a bit of a surprise since Strasburg has been out since July 20, but the Nats plan to throw him right back into the […]

Brian Goodwin Starting Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brian Goodwin (groin) has started his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha. Goodwin had only played in five games with the Royals before his injury, but he was excelling with eight hits in 17 at-bats (.471) with one homer and four RBI. He should return to play every day with the rebuilding […]

Ian Kennedy Throws Simulated Game

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (oblique) threw a 25-pitch simulated game without pain on Thursday. Kennedy has been out since the middle of July but is slowly making progress towards a rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander is just 1-8 on the year with a 5.13 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 over 18 […]

Good News For Brandon Nimmo

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) after he left the game early on Wednesday with a left index finger injury. Nimmo was hit on the finger while grounding out in the game. It snapped a string of 10 straight plate appearances with him reaching base. […]

Yasiel Puig Suspended Two Games

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has been suspended two games for his incident in a benches-clearing brawl with the Giants on Tuesday. He was also fined. This isn't the first on-field incident the hot-headed Puig has been involved in, and it probably won't be the last. Make sure he's out of your lineups for […]

Brandon Nimmo Going For X-Rays

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) was in obvious pain after being hit by a pitch on his left index finger during a groundout on Thursday and is going for X-rays. There is no word yet on the results. It's a shame, since Nimmo snapped a streak of reaching base in 10 straight plate […]

Browns Still Expect Josh Gordon In 2018

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon remains in Florida under the care of his NFL-sanctioned medical team. Gordon will be allowed to report to training camp if his doctors think he's ready to handle the demands of the NFL and stay clean and sober. He hasn't failed a test, so no suspension is anticipated once […]

Brandon McCarthy To Throw Batting Practice Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) is scheduled to throw live batting practice at Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, and he could pitch in relief as soon as Tuesday for Gwinnett, according to manager Brian Snitker. McCarthy, who announced he will retire at the end of this season, is transitioning to a relief role and […]

Philip Rivers To Play Saturday, Joey Bosa Out

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will play in the team's preseason game on Saturday after sitting out the opener. Defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) will sit out again. Rivers will probably only play a series or two before exiting. Fantasy owners typically don't target 36-year-old quarterbacks, but Rivers could be a low-end QB1 sleeper […]

Dez Bryant Optimistic He'll Join Browns

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant sounded optimistic about getting a deal done with the Cleveland Browns after a visit on Thursday, according to a league source. Bryant is hoping to sign a one-year, "prove-it" deal to re-establish himself as a Pro Bowl receiver. Bryant hasn't looked like a Pro Bowl receiver in several years and […]

Broncos Won't Consider Colin Kaepernick

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway said the team will not consider bringing in free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick to compete for a backup role. "Colin had his chance here," Elway said, per NFL Network's James Palmer. "We offered him a contract. He didn't take it. So, as I said it in my deposition, I don't […]

T.J. Rivera To Join Team Next Month

New York Mets infielder T.J. Rivera (elbow) hasn't resumed his minor league rehab assignment yet after a setback last month, but he's still expected to join the team when rosters expand in September. Rivera is coming back from Tommy John surgery last summer. He has hit .304 with eight home runs and 43 RBI in […]