Yanks Optimistic J.A. Happ Can Make Next Start

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is "still optimistic" that starting pitcher J.A. Happ (illness) can make his next start Saturday against the Red Sox. Happ's illness isn't serious -- Noah Syndergaard recently just missed one start with the same illness -- but you probably wouldn't want to use the lefty a less than full […]

Nats Cut Shawn Kelley After Mound Meltdown

The Washington Nationals designated relief pitcher Shawn Kelley for assignment on Wednesday a day after he threw a tantrum on the mound after giving up a home run. "You should never throw your glove. We should act like adults," Kelley said. He had also given up a homer in two of his last four outings […]

Andrew Luck, T.Y. Hilton In Sync

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed 16 of his 19 passes on Wednesday, with two drops. He looks to be in sync with wide receiver T.Y. Hilton. You can give Hilton a pass in 2017 without Luck for the entire season. Hilton doesn't thrive in the touchdown department, but he should see plenty of targets […]

Jordan Matthews Has Significant Injury

New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews' (hamstring) injury is deemed significant, according to a source. It's unfortunate because Matthews was going to have a real shot to contribute early in the season with Julian Edelman suspended four games. Now Matthews may not even make the team if he doesn't get healthy quickly. Phillip Dorsett […]

Wendell Smallwood Hurting His Chances

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood hurt his chances of making the team in practice on Tuesday, whiffing on a blitz pickup, dropping a screen pass and botching a handoff exchange with quarterback Joe Callahan. Smallwood has not been good so far in training camp this year after continuously falling down the depth chart last […]

Curtis Samuel Passes Physical

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) passed his physical Wednesday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Samuel played in just nine games his rookie season due to his ankle injury and had 15 catches for 115 yards. He should compete for a starting job in the slot, but fantasy owners […]

Brandon LaFell May Not Make Team

Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Brandon LaFell, Cody Core and Alex Erickson might be in danger of not making the final roster out of training camp. "Brandon LaFell has done a nice job. He feels the heat. ... That's a competitive group of wide receivers. So we can only keep so many of them. They're going […]

AJ McCarron The Favorite To Start In Week 1

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron has been much sharper than Nathan Peterman so far in training camp and is emerging as the safest bet to start under center in Week 1. Rookie Josh Allen has made some of the best throws in camp but also some of the worst. McCarron has […]

Chris Carson The Favorite For Lead-Back Duties?

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson has easily been the most impressive running back so far in training camp and has added around 10 pounds of lean muscle. He also appears to be all the way back from the ankle/leg injury that cut his rookie season short last year. The common assumption is that rookie […]

Michael Fulmer Throwing On Flat Ground

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (oblique) is throwing off flat ground from 60 feet on Wednesday under the watch of head athletic trainer Doug Teter. Fulmer went on the disabled list on July 20. He hasn't been much of a fantasy option for the rebuilding Tigers, going 3-9 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.32 WHIP […]

Kolby Allard Sent Back Down After MLB Debut

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Kolby Allard was sent back to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday after earning a win in his major league debut on Tuesday against the Marlins. The left-hander allowed nine hits and five runs (four earned) in five innings, and he also picked up his first major league hit. The 20-year-old is one […]

J.P. Crawford To Move Rehab To Single-A

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) has moved his rehab assignment to High-A Clearwater, where he is expected to play on Wednesday. He could be back as soon as early next week. However, he was hitting just .194 with two homers and eight RBI before his injury, so he may not see much playing time […]

Jay Bruce To Resume Swinging Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce (hip) will resume swinging on Wednesday, and he's moving closer to a rehab assignment. Bruce is coming along slowly, but at least he's making progress now. The left-handed slugger has been a bust this year with a .212 average, three home runs and 17 RBI in 212 at-bats. Fantasy […]

Todd Frazier To Continue Rehab Assignment

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (rib cage) will continue his rehab assignment with Single-A Brooklyn on Wednesday after homering in his first game on Tuesday. If all goes well in the next few days, Frazier could return from the disabled list this weekend or early next week. He should return to a starting […]

George Springer Day-To-Day

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (shoulder) is being listed as day-to-day after injuring his left shoulder on a dive on Tuesday. "He came off the field and was pretty sore and I think a little scared, too," manager A.J. Hinch said. "It was a weird play for him to try to cut the ball off […]

Byron Buxton Receives Good News

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton's (wrist) MRI exam showed no significant damage to his left wrist, only inflammation, according to manager Paul Molitor. Buxton remains a disappointment both on the field and in the injury department after aggravating his wrist injury in the minors over the weekend. He was hitting just .156 with no home […]

George Springer Leaves Game With Shoulder Soreness

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (shoulder) left the game early on Tuesday in the second inning with left shoulder soreness. Springer injured himself during a hard dive in the outfield. The injury doesn't seem too serious, though, so hopefully he's just day-to-day. Springer hasn't been quite as good as he was last year, but he's […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Hand Contusion

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (hand) has a hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning on Tuesday. X-rays turned up negative, but he's still concerned after he was hit in the same spot last year and missed time. It looks like Bogaerts dodged a bullet here, and you should […]

Steven Matz Dealing With Dead Arm

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz, who didn't make it out of the first inning against the Nationals on Tuesday, said he's dealing with a dead arm/fatigue phase. “I feel healthy and good. It’s hard to describe," Matz said. The left-hander allowed eight hits and seven earned runs while walking one and striking out […]

Tyler Glasnow To Start Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who was acquired from the Pirates on Tuesday, will start against the Angels on Wednesday. The Rays are hoping he can go two to four innings. Starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) has been activated from the disabled list and will also pitch in the game. The former top pitching […]

Jose Altuve Unlikely To Return From DL Sunday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) isn't doing any activities on the field yet and is only receiving treatment on his knee, according to manager A.J. Hinch. That means it's unlikely that Altuve comes off the disabled list when he's eligible this Sunday. "Hopefully, when we get to L.A., we can do more extensive […]

Jesus Luzardo To Be Promoted To Triple-A

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said that pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo will be moved to Triple-A Nashville after his start for Double-A on Tuesday. However, it's doubtful that Luzardo will reach the majors in 2018. The left-hander is the No. 12 prospect in all of baseball, per MLB.com, and he has dominated at High-A […]

Mike Gerber Called Up

The Detroit Tigers called outfielder Mike Gerber up from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. He will take the place of Leonys Martin, who was traded to the Indians on Tuesday. Gerber, the team's No. 26 prospect, was batting only .214 but had 13 home runs and 33 RBI in 69 games on the farm. He could […]

Saints Signing Brandon Tate

The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent wide receiver Brandon Tate on Tuesday, according to a source. The Saints are bringing in Tate, along with Michael Floyd, as camp bodies. Tate had only six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown in 13 games with the Bills and had 14 catches for Buffalo in two […]

Amara Darboh Has Good Day Tuesday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Amara Darboh had a great day in training camp on Tuesday and had some impressive catches, including a leaping grab during seven-on-seven drills. He also caught a one-handed touchdown from quarterback Russell Wilson. “He made some nice plays today,” head coach Pete Carroll said. “He’s doing really well. He’s fit and […]

Jonathan Schoop Could See Time At Shortstop

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who was acquired from the Orioles on Tuesday, is expected to be activated on Wednesday. Manager Craig Counsell hinted that Schoop could be seeing some starts at shortstop. "I do think you’ll see him at shortstop," Counsell said. "It’s something that we’ve thought of that’s a possibility, for sure." […]

Erasmo Ramirez Set For Rehab Outing Tuesday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) will pitch four innings for Double-A Arkansas on Tuesday, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. Ramirez has pitched well while on his rehab assignment and his velocity is back to 94 mph. He'll be in the team's plans for the final two months, but it's unknown if he'll pitch […]

Luis Robert Beginning Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (thumb) is beginning his rehab assignment in the Rookie League on Tuesday. Robert is the No. 26 prospect in all of baseball, per MLB.com. In two Single-A stops before his injury, Robert was hitting a fine .293 with no homers, nine RBI and five stolen bases in 21 games. […]

Ken Giles To Join Team Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ken Giles is expected to join his new team on Thursday in Seattle. Giles was shipped to Toronto from Houston in the deal involving closer Roberto Osuna over the weekend. Giles was Houston's main closer in 2017 but faltered down the stretch and in the postseason and was demoted to […]

Jesse Winker Undergoes Surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) had surgery to fix the labrum in his right shoulder on Tuesday. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. In 89 games for the Reds in 2018, Winker was excellent with a .299/.405/.431 slash line, seven home runs and 43 RBI. He should have an […]