Zach Eflin Sent Back Down

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after the doubleheader on Thursday. He's expected to be recalled to make his next start next week against the Nationals. He picked up the win in Game 2 against the Mets, allowing seven hits and four earned runs while walking three and striking […]

Delino DeShields' Finger In A Splint

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (finger) was seen wearing a splint on his right middle finger after the game on Thursday, but the team told him not to discuss it with the media. DeShields was hitless in three plate appearances against the Angels to drop his average to .204 on the year to go along […]

Bryce Treggs Injured Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Bryce Treggs (hamstring) was injured in the preseason game against the Patriots on Thursday. Treggs hurt his left hamstring on a deep attempt down the left sideline. He had two catches for 23 yards before departing on four targets. Treggs also missed the first week of training camp with a knee injury, so […]

Manny Machado May Prefer Yankees In Free Agency

There are hints from people around Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado that he may prefer the Yankees in free agency this winter. One of his friends went as far as to say that Machado would easily give up shortstop to play in New York. Multiple people say that Machado and his family, who are […]

Dereck Rodriguez Lands On DL

The San Francisco Giants placed starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez (hamstring) on the disabled list on Thursday with a hamstring strain. He injured himself during a benches-clearing incident against the Dodgers on Tuesday. It's a shame for his fantasy owners, since he was set to face the Reds on Friday. Rodriguez has been great for San […]

Jamaal Williams Suffers Ankle Injury

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the preseason game on Thursday. We'll have to wait to find out the severity of the injury, but this is bad news for the Packers. Williams is the best bet to lead their rushing attack in an early-down role in 2018. He […]

Adalberto Mejia Dealing With Nerve Irritation

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia (elbow) has been diagnosed with nerve irritation in his arm, and there is no timetable for him to start rehab. With the Twins well out of playoff contention, they are content to simply rest the left-handed pitcher. The southpaw had pitched well in his five appearances (four starts), going […]

Byron Marshall Injured Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Byron Marshall (leg) is being evaluated for a lower-leg injury in the preseason game on Thursday. When it rains, it pours. Washington lost rookie Derrius Guice (knee) for the season last week and Samaje Perine also sprained his ankle on Thursday. Depending on the severity of these injuries, the 'Skins might […]

Chris Carson Continues To Stand Out

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson, a seventh-round pick in 2017, continues to stand out in training camp. "There's a difference when Chris Carson runs the ball," linebacker Bobby Wagner explained. "He just stands out to me. Every time you watch film, whether it's him out of the backfield or running the ball, he stands […]

Brandon Marshall Has Great Day Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall had a great day in practice on Thursday and is looking more and more like a player that could do big things in 2018. Marshall used his size to win in the red zone and made plays all over the field, showing that he still has speed at 34 […]

DeSean Jackson Not Involved In Two-Minute Offense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson was notably absent from the team's two-minute, end-of-half offense during practice on Thursday. That's not a good sign for the aging deep threat. Jackson was a disappointment last year in his first season in Tampa, and he'll also be without quarterback Jameis Winston for the first three games […]

Ronald Jones II Fumbles Twice In Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II botched two handoffs in practice on Thursday. It wasn't a good showing, and he also struggled in the preseason opener and suffered from some dropped passes. It's not a great start for the rookie, and Peyton Barber seems locked into an early-down role to open the […]

Nick Foles Suffers Strained Shoulder

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder strain after a strip sack in the preseason game on Thursday. Foles has been beat up with injuries in training camp, and this adds to it. We aren't clear on the exact severity or how long it'll keep Foles out, but it's dicey with starter […]

Samaje Perine Injures Ankle Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (ankle) was evaluated for a sprained ankle on his first carry of the preseason game on Thursday. He broke off a 30-yard run on his only run after entering the game after starter Rob Kelley. This is especially bad news after the Redskins lost rookie Derrius Guice (knee) to […]

Isaiah Wynn Carted Off Field Thursday

New England Patriots offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn (ankle), their first-round draft pick, was carted off the field during the preseason game on Thursday. That's obviously not a great sign, but we'll need to see what Wynn's test results say. Losing him for a long stretch of time in his rookie season would be bad news […]

Craig Gentry Coming Off DL

The Baltimore Orioles are activating outfielder Craig Gentry (rib) from the disabled list ahead of Friday's game. He's not much to look at with the bat, hitting .244 with no homers and eight RBI in 123 at-bats this year, but he can help in AL-only leagues with his speed (10 thefts). Expect Gentry to play […]

Rex Burkhead's Injury Not Serious

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead's undisclosed injury is not considered serious, and there's a good chance he would've played on Thursday if it were a regular season game, according to sources. The Patriots are being extra cautious knowing Burkhead's value to the offense. Burkhead is likely the team's lead back, but that's really […]

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 […]