Joe Flacco Unlikely to Play in Second Preseason Game

ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi reports that Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco is unlikely to play in the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Browns want to keep the veteran out, even though both rookie Shedeur Sanders (oblique) and Kenny Pickett (hamstring) might not play. Although nothing official has been announced, rookie […]

Dillon Gabriel Could Start on Saturday

With Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders (oblique) now unlikely to play in the second preseason game on Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie Dillon Gabriel (hamstring) now has a chance to start this weekend and get extended time in his first taste of NFL action, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. The Browns are […]

Bub Means Put on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

The New Orleans Saints placed wide receiver Bub Means (leg) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Means suffered a serious lower-leg injury in the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday and will now miss the entire 2025 season. Before his injury on Sunday, he caught one pass […]

Rome Odunze Looks to be Go-To Target in Passing Game

Mark Carman of CHGO Sports reports that Chicago Bears second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze looks like quarterback Caleb Williams' go-to guy in practice on Wednesday, especially in the red zone. Carman adds that Odunze and Williams continued to work together after practice. There was a lot of disappointment in the Bears offense last year in […]

George Springer Set to Begin Rehab Assignment After Clearing Concussion Protocol

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that outfielder George Springer (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and barring something unforeseen, will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, likely as the designated hitter. Springer might also need an extra game in the outfield after that with the Bisons. The 35-year-old […]

Paul Blackburn Reinstated From Injured List

The New York Mets reinstated right-hander Paul Blackburn (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned pitcher Jusin Hagenman to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. Blackburn threw 97 pitches in his final minor-league rehab outing last Friday and is fully stretched out should manager Carlos Mendoza […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Activated From Injured List

The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned Codi Heuer to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Gipson-Long will return to the big-league level after being out since the middle of July with a neck injury. The […]

Aaron Nola Could Make his Return on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle, rib) will work out at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednessday and will then meet the team in Washington D.C. for their series this weekend, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Lochlahn March. Manager Rob Thomson hasn't announced his starter for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Washington Nationals, so it's […]

Lamar Jackson Not Expected to Play in Second Preseason Game

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that the same players who didn't play at all in the preseason opener last week against the Indianapolis Colts won't play in their second preseason tilt versus the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, either. It means that key starters like quarterback Lamar Jackson won't be suiting up. Backup Cooper […]

Martin Perez Back From the Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they reinstated left-hander Martin Perez (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and optioned left-hander Cam Booser to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. In addition, the team also designated left-hander Jared Shuster for assignment. Perez made only two minor-league rehab starts and gave up three runs while […]

Anthony DeSclafani Goes on Injured List With Thumb Inflammation

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (thumb) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-thumb inflammation and recalled right-hander Casey Kelly from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. The veteran DeSclafani has made only 11 appearances (four starts) for the Snakes in 2025 after not pitching […]

Bailey Falter Demoted to the Bullpen

Kansas City Royals left-hander Bailey Falter will move to the bullpen with right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) returning from the injured list for this weekend's series against the division-rival Chicago White Sox, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert will remain in the rotation and make his next start in Sunday's series finale. Falter, […]

Michael Lorenzen to Return to the Rotation on Saturday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen (oblique) will come off the injured list and slot back into the starting rotation on Saturday against the division-rival Chicago White Sox, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert is scheduled to start the series finale on Sunday, while lefty Bailey Falter will head to the […]

Matt Chapman Out in Series Finale With Hand Soreness

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) is dealing with soreness on his previously sprained hand and will get the day off on Wednesday to recover in the series finale against the division-rival San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. Casey Schmitt will make the start at third for the Gigantes and will bat third […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Drawing Interest From Several Teams

Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has drawn interest from several NFL teams and plans to play somewhere this year, a source tells Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Beckham does not intend to retire and continues to train in anticipation of getting back on the field soon. The 32-year-old veteran will probably be […]

Nationals Plan to Activate Dylan Crews on Thursday

The Washington Nationals are planning to activate outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) off the 60-day injured list for Thursday's series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports, barring a setback when he serves as the designated hitter on Wednesday for Triple-A Rochester in his final minor-league rehab game. The 23-year-old […]

Packers Enamored With Rookie Matthew Golden

Zach Kruse of The Packers Wire writes that he hasn't heard the entirety of the Green Bay Packers organization "talk about a rookie like they have with wide receiver Matthew Golden in a long time." Kruse says that everytime someone is asked about Golden, it's some variation of, "Yeah, he's good, and he's only scratching […]

Stefon Diggs Getting Separation in Joint Practices

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) "easily got the most separation during WR one-on-one drills" during the team's joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday, according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. This is good to hear from a veteran player coming off a torn ACL that ended his season early […]

Caleb Williams, Starters Will Play in Second Preseason Game

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that his starters, including second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, will play in the second preseason game on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills. Williams and most of the Bears starters did not see any action in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The 33-year-old former first […]

Justin Jefferson Won't Practice This Week, Will be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that star wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) won't take part in joint practices with the New England Patriots this week, although he has continued to take part in walk-throughs. Jefferson will be re-evaluated next week. The 26-year-old All-Pro will not play in the second preseason game against the […]

Oneil Cruz Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder Oneil Cruz (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list and recalled outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Cruz will miss at least the next week after colliding with teammate Jack Suwinski in the sixth inning of Tuesday's loss to the Milwaukee […]

Jesus Tinoco Discontinues Throwing Program

Miami Marlins right-handed reliever Jesus Tinoco (forearm) discontinued his throwing program and is undergoing further evaluation, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Tinoco was having a tough time boucing back arm-wise the day after throwing. It's unclear now when the 30-year-old Venezuelan might be able to return to Miami's bullpen, but this setback means […]

Albert Suarez Prepping for Bulk-Relief Role

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Albert Suarez (shoulder) began his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Double-A Chesapeake and is being prepped for a bulk-relief role in the big leagues when he comes off the injured list, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Suarez threw 11 of his 15 pitches for strikes during his brief outing on Tuesday. […]

Mike Tauchman Scratched With Sore Shoulder

Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (shoulder) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Detroit Tigers due to right-shoulder soreness, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Manager Will Venable said that Tauchman is considered day-to-day for now, and the team doesn't have plans to get imaging […]

Jalin Hyatt Back at Practice on Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (undisclosed) returned for Wednesday's joint practice against the New York Jets, according to Paul Schwart of the New York Post. It's unclear why Hyatt was held out of the preaseason opener on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills, but he's back at practice now and should be able to […]

Malik Nabers Still Not Practicing

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (shoulder, toe) remains out of the team's joint practice with the New York Jets on Wednesday, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. It's been a week since Nabers last practiced, and he was also held out of the preseason opener. The 22-year-old former first-rounder from […]

Sauce Gardner Held Out Wednesday With Calf Soreness

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) was held out of training camp practice on Wednesday with calf soreness, and head coach Aaron Glenn said the team is still evaluating the injury. The Jets are probably just being cautious with one of the best corners in the league, but we'll keep a close eye on […]

Cameron Ward Looking Good in Joint Practices This Week

Atlanta Falcons reporter Joe Patrick of 929 The Game writes that Tennessee Titans rookie first-round quarterback Cameron Ward looked much better in joint practice with the Falcons on Wednesday and was taking more of what was available underneath while still connecting on some deep shots. Unexpectedly, the first overall pick in this year's NFL draft […]

Shedeur Sanders Suffers Oblique Injury

Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders (oblique) suffered an oblique injury in Wednesday's training camp practice and was held out the rest of the way, according to the team. It's unclear exactly how serious Sanders' oblique injury is, but with both Kenny Pickett and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel managing hamstring injuries in the last week-plus, […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Face Live Pitching This Weekend

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) could face live pitching this weekend in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is slowly recovering from a fractured right hand that has kept him out since early May. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter has been taking on-field batting practice and could take the next […]