Jake Burger Activated and Starting on Friday

The Texas Rangers activated infielder Jake Burger (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Alejandro Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Burger will be the team's designated hitter on Friday and bat seventh in the series opener against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and tough left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. The […]

Yoan Moncada Reinstated From Restricted List

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated infielder Yoan Moncada from the restricted list on Friday and optioned infielder Niko Kavadas to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Moncada is back with the Halos, but he won't start in Friday's series opener in Detroit against the Tigers. Luis Rengifo is at third and will bat sixth […]

Colton Cowser, Tyler O'Neill Both Land on Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed both outfielders Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) on the injured list on Friday and also recalled outfielder Jordyn Adams from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Cowser was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list, while O'Neill is on the 10-day IL. The O's recently traded away center fielder […]

Ryan Mountcastle Activated and Starting Against A's

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday and he is serving as the designated hitter while batting fifth in Friday's series opener against the visiting Athletics at Camden Yards. With Mountcastle back, the 28-year-old right-handed hitter should see starts between DH and first base. He has […]

Willson Contreras Back for Cardinals on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (illness) is feeling better on Friday and is starting at first base and hitting third in the series opener at Busch Stadium against the division-rival Chicago Cubs and left-hander Matthew Boyd. Contreras was held out of Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodger and then had an […]

Shelby Miller Back From Injured List, Ready for Brewers Debut

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Shelby Miller (forearm) from the 15-day injured list and sent left-hander Robert Gasser (elbow) to Triple-A Nashville on a minor-league rehab start in a corresponding move. Miller was acquired by the Brewers to bolster their bullpen at the July 31 trade deadline but has […]

Brewers Place Logan Henderson on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Friday that they placed right-hander Logan Henderson (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 4) with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Henderson ended up making only one start this past Sunday in place of rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (leg), […]

Jayden Daniels, Starters Not Expected to Play on Friday

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and the starters on offense are not expected to play in Friday's preseason opener against the New England Patriots. The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala writes that it will be the Josh Johnson and Sam Hartman show. Daniels and the starters presumably will see their most preseason work next week on Aug. […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Back in Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. (side) is starting at third base and is batting eighth in the second game of the series on Friday against the division-rival Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera at Truist Park. Alvarez dealt with some side soreness on Wednesday and sat out the season opener on Thursday against Miami. […]

Shedeur Sanders to Play Majority of Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on the team radio on Thursday that rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders will play the majority of the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Carolina Panthers. "Fifty plays of game work, which I think will be great for him," Stefanski said. The Browns are choosing to […]

Tyler Shough Shows Improvement With First-Team Offense

Gilbert Manzano of Sports Illustrated writes that New Orleans Saints rookie second-round quarterback Tyler Shough showed improvement at practice on Thursday while working with the first-team offense. Head coach Kellen Moore said he hasn't decided how he'll divvy up the QB snaps in the preseason opener on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, but it's […]

Calvin Austin III Won't Play on Saturday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (undisclosed) will not play in the team's preseason game on Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. The Steelers are going to play it safe with Austin in their preseason opener, but Austin and DK Metcalf are locks for the receiver room in 2025. […]

Micah Parsons Considered Day-to-Day With Back Injury

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) wasn't at training camp practice on Thursday because he was getting work done on his back. Parsons is considered day-to-day with his back injury while also negotiating for a long-term contract extension this summer. Despite the fact that Parsons is disappointed in […]

Jared Goff Won't Play Friday, Hendon Hooker to Start

In the Detroit Lions' second preseason game on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons, starting quarterback Jared Goff will not suit up, giving third-year signal-caller Hendon Hooker the start. Kyle Allen made the start in the first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers and played the entire first half. Allen and Hooker, who went […]

Twins Place Christian Vazquez on Injured List With Shoulder Infection

The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they placed catcher Christian Vazquez (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a left-shoulder infection and recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. It's unclear if Vazquez will be able to return in minimal time, but even if he does, the 34-year-old veteran […]

Mark Canha to Start Rehab Assignment on Friday

The Kansas Royals are expecting first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha (elbow) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday night with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Canha will resume playing in games in the minors a month after going on the injured list with tennis elbow in his left arm. The 36-year-old veteran could be back in the […]

Chris Sale Could Make Two Rehab Starts Before Returning

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) are expected to send Sale on a minor-league rehab assignment next week as long as he feels good on Friday after his side session on Thursday, according to The Athletic's David O'Brien. Sale could need as few as two rehab starts before he's activated from the 60-day injured list […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Could Practice on Saturday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) dislocated his right pinkie finger in the preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night and was removed from the game, but ESPN's Stephen Holder reports that he could return to practice as early as Saturday, according to multiple sources. Members of the Colts' medical staff quickly […]

Kyle Monangai Working With Starters on Friday

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai is getting work with the first-team offense during 11-on-11 drills at training camp practice on Friday, according to Zack Pearson of 247 Sports. Monangai was seen working mostly with the second-string unit in practices earlier this week, but the 23-year-old seventh-round pick is getting a shot with the […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Avoids Season-Ending Knee Injury

Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) had to be carted off the field at Thursday's training camp practice, but his ACL is intact and he thankfully avoided a season-ending knee injury, a league source told The Athletic's Dianna Russini. The Texans acquired Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason in the deal that sent […]

Jake Ferguson Dealing With Back Contusion

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (back) is dealing with a back contusion that he suffered when he took a hard hit during Thursday's training camp practice, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer. Ferguson's injury isn't considered serious, though, so the Cowboys appear to have avoided an injury scare with the No. 1 tight end. […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Avoids ACL Tear After Being Carted Off

Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) suffered a scary right-leg injury during training camp practice on Thursday and needed to be carted off the field. However, after undergoing an MRI exam, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Gardner-Johnson did not tear his ACL. The 27-year-old defensive back will undergo more tests, but initial tests […]

Tyler Bass Still Not Practicing

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that kicker Tyler Bass (pelvis) missed another training camp practice on Thursday. Bass continues to deal with a pelvis injury and is probably unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the New York Giants. As a result, the Bills worked out two kickers at camp on Wednesday […]

Brashard Smith Suffers Finger Injury

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Brashard Smith (finger) suffered a finger injury in training camp practice on Thursday and left early, according to Chiefs beat writer Matt McMullen. It is unknown if Smith's injury is serious, but it could keep him from taking part in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. […]

Still No Timetable for Jauan Jennings' Return

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) has not practiced at training camp since July 27 due to a calf injury, and general manager John Lynch said on Thursday that there remains no timetable for Jennings' return. The 28-year-old is also seeking a contract extension, so his absences this summer likely have to do […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Suffers Finger Injury in Preseason Game, Will Not Return

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (finger) went down hard on a sack in the preseason opener on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens and suffered a finger injury, according to The Athletic's James Boyd. Richardson will not return to the contest. Before departing, Richardson went 2-for-3 passing for 21 yards. While it's unclear exactly […]

Deuce Vaughn Returns to Training Camp Practice

Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn (hamstring) was able to practice with the rest of the team at training camp on Thursday, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. It's good news for a beat-up Dallas backfield, as both Miles Sanders (knee) and rookie Jaydon Blue (ankle) are also on the injury report. […]

Joe Milton III Returns to Thursday's Practice

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III (thumb) was back at training camp practice on Thursday after leaving Tuesday's joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams with a thumb injury. Now that Milton is back on the field, he's likely to see plenty of action in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Rams with […]

Micah Parsons Not on the Field Thursday Due to Back Injury

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) was not on the practice field on Thursday for the first time during training camp while dealing with back tightness, multiple sources told Todd Archer of ESPN. Parsons received treatment during practice. In addition to what is probably a minor back injury, Parsons' Week 1 availability for the […]

Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr. Sitting Out Preseason Opener

ESPN's Stephen Holder reports that Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (groin) are a few of the team's starters that will not be suiting up for Thursday's preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. In addition to Taylor and Pittman, DeForest Buckner, Braden Smith, Josh Downs, Bernhard Raimann and Grover […]