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 […]

Cubs Could Land Cole Hamels Thursday

The Chicago Cubs have a very strong chance of trading for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels, and a deal could even go down as soon as Thursday, according to sources. The Cubs don't have a deep farm system, but the Rangers really just want to get out from Hamels' contract and get some prospects […]

Daniel Murphy Sore Thursday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy was "a bit sore" on Thursday, which is why manager Dave Martinez scratched him from the lineup. Murphy will be available off the bench. Murphy should return to the lineup on Friday. Infielder Wilmer Difo is starting at the keystone and is hitting eighth against Marlins right-hander Dan Straily. […]

Stephen Strasburg's MRI Comes Back Clean

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg's (neck) MRI exam came back clean on his shoulder, and he will now visit with a neurologist. Manager Dave Martinez said Strasburg informed the team Wednesday that he wasn't feeling well. It's been one thing after another for Stras this year, as he's made just only 14 starts for […]

Giants Place Brandon Belt On DL, Evan Longoria Activated

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday with a hyperextended knee. Third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) was activated from the DL in a corresponding move. Pitcher Chris Stratton was also recalled from the minors, and infielder Kelby Tomlinson was optioned. The Giants indicated Wednesday that […]

Sandy Alcantara Moving Rehab Assignment

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara (arm) will move his rehab assignment to Single-A Jupiter on Saturday and is scheduled to throw 75 pitches. Alcantara made one start in the big leagues this year, allowing one run and three hits over five innings in a win over the Mets on June 29. In two minor […]

Byron Buxton Expected To Come Off Minor League DL Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) is expected to be activated from the minor league disabled list on Friday. He'll try to stay healthy and prove he belongs back in the big leagues down the stretch. Buxton has been a bust so far for the Twins and fantasy owners, and he was sent down after […]

Kenyan Drake Opens With Starters Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake opened with the starters on Thursday, but both he and Frank Gore looked good. Drake and Gore will be 1 and 1A this year, with the order to be determined. Drake showed at the end of last year that he could be a featured back in the NFL, so […]

Angels Release Ben Revere

The Los Angeles Angels have released outfielder Ben Revere on Thursday. Revere never saw time in the big leagues with the Angels this year and was hitting .277 with three home runs, 18 RBI and two steals over 40 games with Triple-A Salt Lake in 2018. He can provide speed and be a defensive replacement […]

Addison Reed To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Addison Reed (elbow) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Friday. He's also slated to pitch on Sunday. Reed has struggled in a setup role for the Twins this year and has a bloated 4.83 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.1 K/9 in 41 innings. Hopefully the mechanical tweaks he's […]

Jake Lamb Injured Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (shoulder) suffered a left shoulder contusion and was removed from the game early on Thursday. He struck out in his only plate appearance on Thursday and is hitting just .222 with six home runs and 31 RBI on the season as a disappointment for his fantasy owners. It doesn't […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Seeing Work Out Of The Slot

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is seeing a lot of work out of the slot so far in training camp. OBJ can be a real matchup nightmare on the inside, which could create even more targets and catches for the elite wide receiver. He'll come off the board in the first round […]

Michael Gallup Showing Red-Zone Abilities

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan praised rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup's red-zone ability and his catch radius. Gallup was a third-round pick and could be the No. 2 target behind Allen Hurns in his rookie season. He recorded 100 receptions and 1,418 yards with seven touchdowns in college last year and has the opportunity […]

Cole Beasley Will Move Around More In 2018

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley will have a chance to expand his route tree this season, and he's expected to line up outside more often. The team has already had Beasley and Tavon Austin on the outside with Allen Hurns in the slot. It speaks to the team's lack of depth at the position […]

Todd Frazier Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (ribs) will likely begin a rehab assignment in the next couple of days, according to manager Mickey Callaway. That means Frazier could possibly return as the everyday third baseman sometime next week, barring any setbacks. Before his injury he was hitting just .217 with 10 home runs, 32 […]

Noah Syndergaard On Track To Return Next Week

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (illness) is on track to return from the disabled list next week against the Nationals. It looks like Thor will fortunately miss just one start after contracting hand, foot and mouth disease over the All-Star break. He's pitched well with a 2.89 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 83 strikeouts […]

Bills Being Cautious With Zay Jones

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said the team is being smart with wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) by holding him out for the start of training camp. Either way, it's not a good sign that Jones won't be practicing right away after disappointing with just 27 catches for 316 yards and two touchdowns in […]