Blake Snell Making Progress

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) played catch on Thursday and plans to increase the intensity and distance the next two days before throwing a bullpen session on Sunday. If that goes well, he could rejoin the rotation on Tuesday or Wednesday against the Angels. Snell is having an excellent season, going 12-5 […]

Corey Oswalt Optioned

New York Mets pitcher Corey Oswalt was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday to make room for starting pitcher Jason Vargas to come off the disabled list and start on Friday. Aside from a six-run outing against the Marlins on June 29, Oswalt has been solid in his five other starts for the Mets. […]

Ranger Suarez Optioned After MLB Debut

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned starting pitcher Ranger Suarez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after his MLB debut on Thursday. The left-hander picked up the win against the Reds, allowing four runs and six hits while walking one and striking out three over five innings. It wasn't the prettiest outing, but Suarez could easily be back up […]

Brewers Continue To Talk Matt Harvey

The Milwaukee Brewers are in "ongoing" talks for Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey, according to a source. Harvey has been better since leaving the Mets, but he's still nothing to write home about with his 4.50 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 6.8 K/9 over 13 starts. A move to a contending team could help him […]

Sonny Gray Expects To Make Next Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray (thumb) "fully expects" to make his next start next week against the Orioles after being hit by a comebacker on his thumb Thursday. However, he's still waiting to take X-rays. Gray went only five innings but picked up the win against the Royals on Thursday, striking out five, […]

Aaron Judge Going For MRI, CT Scan

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge's (hand) X-rays were inconclusive, so he is now going for an MRI exam and CT scan, according to manager Aaron Boone. This doesn't look good, but we'll have to wait for more results. Judge was hitting .283 coming into Thursday with 26 home runs, 61 RBI and six stolen […]

Deon Cain Stands Out On Day 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain, a sixth-round pick, caught everything thrown his way in practice on Thursday and continues to show his talent. “His talent would probably be a higher round than we got him,” scouting director Morocco Brown offered back in May after Cain went 185th overall in the draft. “That was what […]

Mitch Trubisky Continues To Be Inconsistent

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky continues to be inconsistent in training camp and threw two interceptions in seven-on-seven drills. He has been intercepted in all three of the team's padded practices so far. Trubisky also threw a perfect fade to tight end Adam Shaheen in the red-zone session. He also rushed through a big hole […]

Anthony Miller Standing Out

Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Anthony Miller was a standout in practice on Thursday, showing off his strong hands and catching a touchdown, and he's building a case to be the starting slot receiver. However, he could still move around quite a bit in head coach Matt Nagy's offense. “It’s a really big part of […]

Jordan Reed Feeling Much Better

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (toe) said he feels like himself this year after dealing with pain ever since last training camp. Reed didn't make it past six games in 2017 but feels like himself again. "I didn't feel [like] myself the whole year," Reed said. "That's why I had to get the surgery […]

Deshaun Watson Takes Part In Team Drills

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) took part in team drills in training camp on Thursday for the first time since his knee injury last year and said he felt "good." He took all the first-team repetitions. Watson started in just six games in his rookie season but had 19 touchdowns through the air and […]

Kam Chancellor Won't Play In 2018

The Seattle Seahawks placed safety Kam Chancellor (neck) on the reserve Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he won't be able to play in 2018. Chancellor was one of the league's top safeties in his prime, but he's unlikely to play football again after a serious neck injury. Without Chancellor and cornerback Richard Sherman (now […]

Three-Way Competition At Running Back For Redskins

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said rookie running back Derrius Guice and Samaje Perine and Rob Kelley will battle it out for lead-back duties in training camp. Running back Chris Thompson is locked into a third-down rule. Guice has the most upside and is the favorite to win the gig, but he also has […]

Zach Davies Gets Good News From MRI

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said starting pitcher Zach Davies' (back) MRI exam showed nothing of concern and called it "really good news." Davies will resume a throwing program when he's ready. The right-hander hasn't made a start in the big leagues since May 29 and remains without a timetable to return. He wasn't all […]

Rangers Could Be Close To Trading Keone Kela

The Texas Rangers could be close to trading closer Keone Kela, as teams in touch with them get a sense that he could be moved soon, according to sources. Kela doesn't become a free agent until after the 2020 season, so the Rangers could get a nice return of prospects for him. He sports a […]

Cole Hamels Heading To The Cubs

A deal is in place to send Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels to the Chicago Cubs, according to a source. The complete package is unknown and Hamels must pass a physical, but the deal has been agreed on. The left-hander has been a shell of his former self, has been giving up long balls […]

Baker Mayfield More Comfortable With Playbook

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield already looks more comfortable with the playbook in training camp and is playing faster than he did in minicamp. He threw two touchdown passes in goal-line drills on Thursday and also had a 60-yard score to Rashard Higgins in team drills. Head coach Hue Jackson noticed Mayfield's improvement. So […]

Tyrod Taylor, Jarvis Landry Connect Often

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor and wide receiver Jarvis Landry connected often on the first practice of training camp on Thursday, especially with Josh Gordon absent. Landry caught passes all over the field and is eager to go deep more often in 2018 and improve his 8.8 yard-per-catch average from 2017. It's a good sign […]

Antonio Callaway Looks Great On Day 1

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway, the team's fourth-round draft pick, tore up defensive backs in one-on-one drills on Day 1 of training camp Thursday. Callaway beat first-round cornerback Denzel Ward on one play on a bomb from rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield. He sat out of minicamps with a groin issue but didn't look […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Close To Reworked Contract

"Nothing is imminent" in regards to a new contract for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. He is set to earn $8 million in 2018, but the Patriots gave him a $5.5 million incentive package last year, which he earned. He considered retirement after losing […]

Cubs Closing In On Cole Hamels

Updating previous reports, the Chicago Cubs are closing in on a deal for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels on Thursday. The deal is not yet done but is moving toward being finalized. Hamels will also still have to pass a physical. It looks like Hamels will be pitching in the National League soon. He's […]

Brandon Belt Dealing With Bone Bruise

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee and won't do any activities for five days. Belt should only be on the 10-day disabled list for the minimum time. He has good overall numbers this year (.278 average, 14 home runs, 43 RBI), but he's hit […]

Austin Hays, Craig Gentry Starting Rehab Assignments

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Austin Hays (ankle) will start his rehab assignment with Short-Season Aberdeen on Friday, while outfielder Craig Gentry (rib) will begin his on Monday with Single-A Delmarva. With the O's in rebuild mode and looking to trade off more pieces before the July 31 non-waiver deadline, both Hays and Gentry could see […]

Orlando Arcia Back From Minors, Starting Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is back from the minor leagues and is in the starting lineup on Thursday, hitting eighth and playing shortstop against Giants starter Derek Rodriguez. Arcia was sent down in late June after hitting just .197/.231/.251 with two home runs, 15 RBI and three steals. He figured something out down on […]

Dalvin Cook Won't Wear Knee Brace This Year

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) said he feels much stronger in training camp and has decided that he will no longer wear his knee brace for his surgically repaired left knee. “I’m ready to put pads on,” Cook said. “It’s all about milestones and stacking up the days and putting it all together […]

Braves Still In Mix For Cole Hamels

The Chicago Cubs have emerged as the front-runners for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels, but the Atlanta Braves remain in the mix, according to sources. Hamels appears to be washed up at this point in his career, especially over his last five starts (10.23 ERA), but he's still striking out nine hitters per nine […]

Colt McCoy Extended For Another Year

The Washington Redskins and quarterback Colt McCoy agreed to terms on a one-year extension worth up to $7 million on Thursday, according to a source. The deal contains a void and buyback provision. McCoy is set to back up new quarterback Alex Smith in 2018. The 31-year-old has played in parts of just seven games […]

Tyler Eifert Says He's Fine

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (back), who is on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp, said he's had no setback with his back and is feeling great. “There is no setback,” Eifert said to The Enquirer. “I’m feeling good. This is just the route we chose to take.” He also […]

Ben Roethlisberger Looking Leaner In Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger looks leaner in training camp after making an effort to cut out carbs and sugar while working with a nutritionist in the offseason. Big Ben takes way too many hits and is an injury risk because of it, but he is one of the toughest quarterbacks around. Even though he's […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Throws Simulated Game Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) threw a two-inning simulated game on Wednesday and will throw three innings in a sim game on Saturday in LA. After that, he could be ready for a rehab assignment. The Korean left-hander looks close to a return to the rotation, where he was 3-0 with a […]