Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 27

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be available on […]

Ronald Guzman Removed With Head Injury

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman was removed from the game Monday when he took a knee to the head while diving back to third base on an attempted pickoff. He is likely to go into the concussion protocol and could land on the seven-day disabled list. Joey Gallo cam in to pinch run and […]

Royce Freeman Has Chance To Be Featured Back

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman, a third-round pick in April's draft at 71st overall, has a chance to become the team's featured back in his first season. As of now, Devontae Freeman is atop the depth chart as the lead back, but Freeman and De'Angelo Henderson will push him for work. Freeman showed […]

2018 Shaping Up As Breakout Year For Jamison Crowder?

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder has developed excellent chemistry and trust with new quarterback Alex Smith, and all signs are pointing toward 2018 being a breakout season for the slot receiver. Crowder is entering the final year of his contract and should have room to work underneath with Josh Doctson and Paul Richardson both […]

Jack Conklin Making Progress

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is making progress, but he was held out of organized team activities and minicamp and it's unknown if he'll be ready for the start of training camp next month. Head coach Mike Vrabel mentioned the Physically Unable to Perform list as a possibility for Conklin. It's also too […]

Malcolm Mitchell Unsure If He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) is unsure if he'll be ready for training camp next month. Mitchell was held out of organized team activities and minicamp and it's unclear if the Pats are just being cautious with him. The 25-year-old sat out all of last season due to his knee injury, but […]

Kevin Hogan On The Bubble

Washington Redskins quarterback Kevin Hogan is very much on the roster bubble heading into training camp as the third quarterback behind starter Alex Smith and backup Colt McCoy. Smith has been extremely durable in his career, so the 'Skins probably have no need to carry three QBs. Hogan played in four games for the Browns […]

Rob Kelley's Roster Spot May Be In Jeopardy

Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley's roster spot may be in jeopardy, as he's behind rookie Derrius Guice, Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine on the depth chart, and NBC Sports Washington's Rich Tandler thinks that lineup is 95 percent locked in. Kapri Bibbs and Byron Marshall are breathing down Kelley's neck. Kelley played in just […]

Marcus Mariota Looks Faster

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has looked faster during offseason workouts now that he has shed his bulky knee brace. While working in a new offense heading into the 2018 season, Mariota has also cleaned up some his technique issues throwing the football. The 24-year-old has a great offensive line at his disposal and a […]

Stephen Strasburg Plays Catch Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) played catch again Friday and the inflammation is almost all gone from his arm, according to manager Dave Martinez. However, there remains no timetable for a next step. Before his injury, Strasburg was 6-6 with a 3.46 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 95 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings. He's […]

Adam Eaton, Daniel Murphy Both Out Again Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton and second baseman Daniel Murphy are both out of the lineup for the second straight day Friday. Michael Taylor is in center field again and batting sixth, while infielder Wilmer Difo is at the keystone and hitting seventh against Phillies starter Zach Eflin. Both Eaton and Murphy have been slow […]

Orleans Darkwa Has Been Cleared

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa (leg) announced on his Twitter account Friday that he has been cleared to resume football activities as he searches for a job ahead of training camp. Darkwa led the Giants in 2017 with 171 carries for 751 yards (career-high 4.4 yards per carry) and five touchdowns, but he hasn't generated […]

Ryan Griffin Could Challenge For Backup Job

Although Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has much more experience, quarterback Ryan Griffin has an opportunity to leapfrog Fitzpatrick for backup duties in training camp. With Jameis Winston facing a three-game suspension to open the year, that means that Griffin could be under center in Week 1 when the Bucs face off against the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Could Still Hold Out

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could still hold out of training camp next month, according to sources in his camp. Head coach Pat Shurmur is expecting Beckham to show up on time, but team sources aren't so sure. There's no indication that the Giants are close to giving Beckham a contract extension, […]

Jameis Winston To Be Hit With Three-Game Suspension

The NFL is planning to suspend Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for the first three games of the season for violating the personal-conduct policy, according to league sources. This comes in response to an incident in March of 2016 in which Winston apparently groped an Uber driver, although he was never charged with anything. […]

Matt Wieters Does Some Running Thursday

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (hamstring) did some running on the field Thursday, but there remains no timetable for his return, according to manager Dave Martinez. Wieters was slashing only .231/.342/.385 with three home runs and seven RBI in 65 at-bats before his injury in early May, and he's likely to be a platoon guy […]

Jeremy Hellickson To Make Rehab Start This Weekend

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (hamstring) is expected to make a rehab start in the minors this weekend and go five or six innings, according to manager Dave Martinez. Barring a setback, Hellickson could return to the rotation late next week. The veteran right-hander was 2-0 with a nice 2.28 ERA and 0.92 WHIP […]

Brandon Kintzler Has Successful Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (forearm) had a successful bullpen session on Wednesday in which he threw all fastballs. He will mix in offspeed pitches on Friday in another bullpen session. The good news is that the tightness in his forearm is gone, and if he can get by without any setbacks on Friday, […]

Adam Eaton, Daniel Murphy Sitting Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton and second baseman Daniel Murphy are both receiving the day off Thursday. Michael Taylor is starting in center field and hitting sixth, while infielder Wilmer Difo is at the keystone and is batting seventh against Orioles starter Kevin Gausman. Taylor is more attractive for DFS purposes because of his mix […]

Richard Sherman Points Out Jimmy Garoppolo Weakness

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman pointed out a tell of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's during offseason workouts. “You just need to read him—hand off ball; he’s letting it go. You have to be decisive when you make those decisions. If he takes his hand off the ball and doesn’t throw it, I think he’ll throw […]

No Update On Possible Martavis Bryant Suspension

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant hasn't failed any drug tests or missed any of his tests, and the NFL hasn't notified him of any suspension, according to sources. A report recently came out that the Raiders were fearing a suspension for Bryant, but nothing has come of it yet. The 26-year-old missed an entire […]

Carter Kieboom Promoted To Double-A

Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Carter Kieboom has been promoted from Single-A Potomac to Double-A Harrisburg after hitting .298 with 11 home runs and an .880 OPS in 61 games at Single-A. MLB.com has Kieboom ranked as Washington's No. 3 prospect behind outfielders Victor Robles and Juan Soto. Kieboom was selected 28th overall in the first […]

Seahawks Don't Appear Willing To Give Earl Thomas An Extension

The Seattle Seahawks are not currently in negotiations with safety Earl Thomas, and there has been nothing to indicate that they are interested in giving him an extension with his current deal running out. Thomas, even as he ages, is an All-Pro talent and could be a future Hall of Famer, so losing him could […]

Brandon Marshall Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

The Seattle Seahawks expect veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle) to be ready for training camp next month, but at his age, it's hard to know how healthy he'll actually be. Marshall himself admitted that he wasn't even close to 100 percent last month after playing in just five games with the Giants before suffering […]

Robby Anderson Pleads No Contest To Reckless Driving

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson plead no contest to charges of reckless driving in court on Wednesday, according to his attorney, Ed O'Donnell. Anderson received six months of non-reporting probation, and all the charges stemming from his two arrests have now been addressed. However, the NFL is still reviewing everything and Anderson could […]

Jameis Winston Expecting To Be Hit With Suspension

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is expecting to be suspended by the NFL for an alleged incident from March of 2016 in which he groped an Uber driver in Arizona, according to ESPN Tallahassee radio host Jeff Cameron. “The thought from the Winston camp is that would be a maximum of three games. I […]

Brandon Kintzler Throws Bullpen Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (forearm), who has been on the disabled list since June 10, threw a bullpen session Wednesday. Barring a setback, he could be activated from the DL this weekend. With the Nationals recently acquiring Kelvin Herrera as the setup man for closer Sean Doolittle, Kintzler won't have as much value […]

Ryan Zimmerman Likely To Return In Weeks, Not Days

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique), who has been on the disabled list retroactive to May 10, is taking ground balls and hitting a little bit, but his return seems likely to be in weeks, not days. Zimmerman was struggling before his injury, too, hitting just .217 in 33 games, and the Nats have […]

Matt Wieters Catches Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (hamstring) caught a bullpen session recently, according to manager Dave Martinez. Wieters continues to make progress, but running will be the biggest step for him. The switch-hitting catcher last played on May 10 but could return early next month if he doesn't have any setbacks during his rehab. Wieters was […]

Blake Bortles Has Better Grasp Of Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles said he has a much better grasp and understanding of the offense this year compared to in 2017. "When we started last year, it was kind of an elementary level, in terms of ‘I’m hearing the play, I’m thinking about the footwork I have to take, the identification, trying to […]