Brice Butler Won't Play In Second Preseason Game

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Brice Butler (foot) will not play against the Saints in the preseason game this Friday, according to head coach Steve Wilks. This is bad news for Butler, who is in a competition with rookie Christian Kirk, among others, for the No. 3 job behind Larry Fitzgerald and J.J. Nelson. The 28-year-old […]

Max Fried To Make Rehab Start Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. Fried just landed on the disabled list on Aug. 7 and is making a very quick recovery from a groin strain. The young left-hander has been great for the Braves this year, going 1-4 with a 3.14 ERA, […]

Tommy Pham Could Return Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (foot) will be re-evaluated on Wednesday after playing in his first minor league rehab game, according to manager Kevin Cash. There's a chance that he could come off the disabled list and rejoin the Rays on Thursday. Pham was injured just two games into his Tampa career after being […]

Marcus Davenport Back At Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport (groin), who has missed most of training camp with a pulled groin, was back at practice on Wednesday, although he didn't participate. "It's good," head coach Sean Payton said. "The news we're hearing is real good, so he's going to be kind of ramping up and accelerating […]

Stephen Strasburg Throws Simulated Game

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) said his simulated game on Wednesday went well. He doesn't see any reason he won't feel good on Thursday and said if he does, "I'll get ready for a start." Strasburg has been out since July 20, so he'll likely need several minor league rehab starts before the […]

Antonio Senzatela To Start Saturday

Colorado Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) will come off the disabled list to start on Saturday against the Braves. Starting pitcher Chad Bettis will likely head to the bullpen to make room. Senzatela has pitched to a 4.56 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 7.0 K/9 in 15 outings (five starts). He's been more effective as a […]

Jose Altuve To Take Batting Practice Wednesday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) will take batting practice on the field on Wednesday. It's a big step for Altuve, who has been slow to recover from a knee injury that has kept him out since July 26. Barring any setbacks, the pint-sized second baseman should be able to return to the Houston […]

Ranger Suarez To Make A Start Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez will be called up to start one of the games of a doubleheader against the Mets on Thursday. Suarez allowed six hits (two home runs) and four earned runs in five innings in a win in his major league debut against the Reds on July 26. The left-hander has […]

Seahawks Expect Rashaad Penny To Be Ready For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll expects rookie running back Rashaad Penny (finger) to be ready for Week 1. Penny had surgery to fix a broken finger on Wednesday and is expected to be out three to four weeks, which would put him right on the cusp of the regular season opener against Denver. Penny […]

CC Sabathia Doesn't Plan To Be Out Long

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) plans to play catch on Wednesday now that the swelling has gone down in his knee. "I told Booney I could probably make my next start and push through," Sabathia said. "I'm just trying to listen to my body when it needs time and not try to […]

Luis Cessa Starting Wednesday

The New York Yankees are calling up pitcher Luis Cessa to make the start against the Rays on Wednesday in place of CC Sabathia (knee). Cessa has a 2.55 ERA through 24 2/3 innings with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this year. He was chosen over Sonny Gray, who was recently demoted to the bullpen. Sabathia doesn't plan […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Likely To Make Rehab Start Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle), who tossed a successful simulated game Wednesday, is likely to make his first rehab start on Monday. Rodriguez threw 50 pitches on Wednesday, so he's definitely close to making a return to Boston's rotation as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks on his rehab assignment. The […]

Carlos Henderson Suspended One Game

Denver Broncos wide receiver Carlos Henderson has been suspended one game by the NFL for a violation of the league's substance-abuse policy. Henderson hasn't even reported to training camp, so obviously he's a long shot to crack the 53-man roster. He was reportedly dealing with a personal matter, but his drug-related issue doesn't help matters. […]

Ryan Braun Exits Early Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (rib cage) left the game early on Wednesday with right rib cage tightness. It's unclear how severe his injury is, but given Braun's troubles with injuries, it might be smart to plan for him to land on the disabled list. He was hitless in two plate appearances before departing. Braun […]

Chris Harris Jr., Shaquil Barrett Dealing With Injuries

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (oblique) and defensive end Shaquil Barrett (hamstring) are both dealing with injuries, but head coach Vance Joseph is hopeful that both will be able to play in the preseason game Saturday against the Bears. Harris is one of the better cover corners in the NFL and is now the […]

Alex Okafor Injured Wednesday

New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor suffered an undisclosed injury in practice on Wednesday and limped off the field under his own power. This is notable since Okafor is coming off a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 11 last year. Before his injury, he had 43 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Throws Simulated Game

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle) threw 50 pitches in a four-inning simulated game on Wednesday and looked sharp. His next step is likely to pitch in a minor league rehab game. E-Rod is making good progress and should be able to rejoin the rotation before the end of the month. That's good […]

Cameron Meredith Returns To Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith returned to practice on Wednesday after missing some time with an undisclosed injury. Apparently the injury wasn't related to his surgically-repaired knee, so that's the good news. Meredith has a prime opportunity to seize the No. 2 duties behind Michael Thomas, which would make him an attractive late-round […]

Avisail Garcia To Have Offseason Surgery

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (knee) said he expects to have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in the offseason. He's had a disappointing year after a 2017 All-Star nod, mainly due to hamstring and knee issues that have limited him to 59 games. “I have to get something done in the offseason," Garcia […]

Texans Work Out Giorgio Tavecchio, Nick Rose

The Houston Texans worked out free-agent place kickers Giorgio Tavecchio and Nick Rose on Wednesday, according to sources. Both kickers did well, but Tavecchio is under consideration to be signed. This can't be good news for Ka'imi Fairbairn, who is currently the team's kicker. Tavecchio made 16 of his 21 field goal attempts for the […]

C.J. Prosise Returns To Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise (hip) returned to padded practice on Wednesday. Prosise has plenty of talent but is injured more often than he is healthy. He has an opportunity for more repetitions with rookie Rashaad Penny (finger) sidelined several weeks, but Prosise still has Chris Carson, Mike Davis and J.D. McKissic ahead of […]

Roquan Smith Reports To Team

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith has his rookie contract in the rearview mirror and has reported to training camp. Smith, the team's first-round pick, signed a four-year, $18.4 million deal that includes a fifth-year option. The sticking point was whether Smith's guaranteed money can be voided by the team if he was slapped with […]

Donnel Pumphrey Not Helping His Cause

Philadelphia Eagles running back Donnel Pumphrey (hamstring), who is on the roster bubble in training camp, hasn't been practicing due to an injured hamstring. The fourth-rounder in 2017 added muscle to his frame and looked to be in contention for the fourth running back spot before camp started. Pumphrey didn't play in the preseason opener […]

Broncos Might Seek Veteran Backup

The Denver Broncos might seek to add a veteran backup quarterback if general manager John Elway doesn't feel that quarterback Chad Kelly can win games if Case Keenum is injured. “I’m not going to tell you we’re definitely going to stand pat, but I’m not telling you we’re going (in) that direction, either,” Elway told […]

Jeremy McNichols Working With Starting Unit

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeremy McNichols has been the first running back on the field during practice on Wednesday after looking good in his limited action in last week's preseason game. With both Jerick McKinnon and Matt Breida injured, McNichols will see more run with the starting offense and could even start this week's […]

Rishard Matthews Not Practicing

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews is not practicing due to an undisclosed injury on Wednesday. Corey Davis is the team's No. 1 receiver, and Taywan Taylor is seeing more run with the starting unit with Matthews sidelined. Matthews doesn't have a very high fantasy ceiling and is more of a touchdown-dependent wide receiver in […]

Rashaad Penny Having Surgery, Out 3-4 Weeks

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (finger) is having surgery to fix a broken finger and will be out three to four weeks, according to sources. He'll be questionable for Week 1 of the regular season, but the Seahawks are hoping he'll be ready. Chris Carson had already seized the lead-back duties in training […]

Dolphins Have No Plans To Trade DeVante Parker

The Miami Dolphins have no plans to trade wide receiver Devante Parker (finger), according to a league source familiar with the Dolphins thinking. The team believes Parker has had a good training camp and are happy with his advance knowledge of the offense. With Parker and Kenny Stills injured, Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant will […]

Odrisamer Despaigne To Join Rotation

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne, acquired on Tuesday for cash considerations from the Marlins, will join the team in the next few days and join the starting rotation. It gives you an idea of how desperate the Angels are for starters right now. The veteran Despaigne had a 5.31 ERA, […]

Marlins Calling Up Austin Dean

The Miami Marlins are calling up outfield prospect Austin Dean. He had a .410 on-base percentage with 12 home runs and 68 RBI between Double-A and Triple-A this year on the farm and will be making his major league debut. He was a fourth-round pick back in 2012 and is the team's No. 28 prospect, […]