Jaylen Waddle Still Not Practicing

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) remained out of training camp practice on Tuesday and has missed around two weeks with an undisclosed ailment that the Dolphins are considering minor. At this point, it's unlikely that Waddle will suit up for the team's preseason finale this Friday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the […]

Sam LaPorta Could Return To Practice Soon

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that tight end Sam LaPorta (hamstring) could be back on the training camp practice field as early as next Sunday after the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Saturday. LaPorta has been dealing with a hamstring ailment since earlier this month and has missed valuable reps in […]

Lions Plan To Get Jahmyr Gibbs Going "Next Week"

The Detroit Lions are still planning to have running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener. "Gibbs, our plan is get him going next week. He's trending the right way and we're hoping day after the Pittsburgh game, I think we're going to get a lot of guys back," head coach […]

Cooper DeJean Working With Second-Team Defense

Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean (hamstring) is getting outside-corner reps in team drills at training camp practice on Tuesday with the second-team defense. DeJean, the 40th overall pick in this year's NFL draft back in April, is a bit behind after injuring his hamstring in late July at the start of camp. In addition […]

Browns Starters Expected To Play In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that all of the team's starters are expected to play in the preseason finale on Saturday in Seattle against the Seahawks. Most notably, it means that quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will make his preseason debut after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in 2023. When Watson takes the field this […]

Diontae Johnson Suffers Another Injury On Tuesday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (ankle, foot) went down at training camp practice on Tuesday with an apparent ankle/foot injury and was seen walking with a limp. It comes just as Johnson returned to the practice field after missing less than a week with a minor groin injury. It's not great news for the […]

Braves Sign Gio Urshela

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent infielder Gio Urshela to a major-league contract on Tuesday and placed third baseman Austin Riley (hand) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 19) with a fractured right hand in a corresponding move. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves moved left-handed reliever A.J. Minter (elbow) to […]

Cubs Release Hector Neris

The Chicago Cubs released reliever Hector Neris on Tuesday after he was designated for assignment and cleared waivers, according to sources. Pitcher Jack Neely, who was acquired from the New York Yankees in the Mark Leiter Jr. trade, is being called up from the minors to take Neris' spot on the roster. With the move, […]

Max Scherzer Could Return Next Week

The Texas Rangers are hoping that right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list early next week. Scherzer, who has made only eight starts for Texas in 2024 due to various injuries, hasn't pitched in the big leagues since July 30 due to right-shoulder fatigue. However, he's been feeling better since […]

Jon Gray Could Return On Tuesday

The Texas Rangers are hoping to activate right-hander Jon Gray (groin) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. It's unclear when Gray will make his first start off the IL, but it's possible that he could pitch out of the bullpen as early as Tuesday at Globe Life Field against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 32-year-old […]

Kyle Tucker Has Yet To Run The Bases

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) took batting practice on the field again on Monday and continued to do drills in the outfield. Tucker is jogging, but manager Joe Espada has said previously that Tucker won't be getting close to a minor-league rehab assignment until he can run the bases, which he has yet to […]

Ryan Pressly Plays Catch

Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly (back) was feeling better and played catch on Monday, according to manager Joe Espada. Pressly tried to pitch through a back strain for the past two weeks before the team finally placed him on the 15-day injured list this past Saturday. He has a 3.86 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in […]

Penn Murfee Being Held Back A Few Days

Houston Astros right-hander Penn Murfee (elbow), who threw 19 pitches (12 strikes) while starting for Single-A Fayetteville in a minor-league rehab game last Thursday at Augusta, had a sore arm after the outing and the Astros plan to hold him back a day or two. Murfee allowed four earned runs on three hits and one […]

Alex Bregman Hitting, Taking Ground Balls

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow), who was ruled out for the weekend series against the Chicago White Sox after he came down with a swollen right elbow, "hit, took ground balls and is asking, 'Put me in coach,'" manager Joe Espada said. However, the Astros held Bregman out for a fourth straight game […]

Russell Gage, Devontez Walker Need To Do More

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Russell Gage (undisclosed) was signed midway through training camp and jumped in immediately to find the end zone in his first practice. However, he suffered an undisclosed injury shortly thereafter and has only appeared on a side field while working with a trainer since. Time is running out for Gage to […]

Anthony Miller In The Mix For A Roster Spot

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anthony Miller was signed a week ago and initially just looked like another fresh and healthy body to help get the Ravens through the preseason. However, Miller has made an instant impression with his speed and is at least in the mix late in training camp for a 53-man roster spot, […]

Rasheen Ali Not Guarantee A Roster Spot

Baltimore Ravens rookie fifth-round running back Rasheen Ali (neck) had a quiet start to training camp, struggled in short-yardage situations in the preseason opener against the Eagles and suffered what head coach John Harbaugh called a stinger. Ali hasn't been on the field since and didn't play in the second preseason game on Saturday against […]

DJ Chark Injures Hip On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark came up limping after the opening play of 11-on-11 work at training camp practice on Monday and was grabbing at his left-hip flexor. It's something to watch for the rest of the practice week and heading into the team's preseason finale this Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys. In […]

Isaac Guerendo Could Play In Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday night that he's "hoping" that rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) will return to training camp practice this week and get some snaps in Friday's preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on the road. Guerendo could easily be looking at a redshirt rookie season […]

49ers Hoping Ricky Pearsall Can Play In Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Sunday night that he's "hoping" that rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) will return to training camp practice this week and also get some reps in Friday's preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. Pearsall was surprisingly taken by the Niners at the end of […]

Brandin Cooks Works With Rehab Group On Monday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) worked with the rehab group off to the side during training camp practice on Monday. Cooks has been held out of practice and the team's second preseason game on Saturday since injuring his knee at practice last Thursday, but the 30-year-old veteran's injury isn't believed to be too […]

Justin Herbert Returns To Practice On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) practiced at training camp on Monday for the first time since July, when he was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Herbert was placed in a walking boot at the end of July but ditched the boot last Thursday. He was seen making stationary throws before Saturday's preseason contest against […]

Patrick Bailey Scratched With Side Tightness

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (side) has been scratched from Monday's series-opening contest against the Chicago White Sox at Oracle Park due to tightness in his right side. Curt Casali will now do the catching for left-hander Kyle Harrison while batting ninth against White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon. We'll have more updates on Bailey […]

Trevor Story Ramping Up In Boston

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) continues to ramp up his activity in Boston. Story appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a devastating fractured left shoulder that he suffered early on in 2024, although there is no clear timetable and it remains to be seen if there's an actual chance […]

Chase DeLauter Being Promoted To Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter will be promoted from Double-A Akron to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. DeLauter, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion by hitting .252/.328/.441 with a .770 OPS, five home runs, 16 RBI and 18 runs scored in 30 games at Akron. The 22-year-old former 16th overall […]

Alex Cobb Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Alex Cobb (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a fractured nail on his right hand and selected the contract of left-hander Anthony Gose from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. The team also moved left-hander Sam Hentges (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. Cobb just can't seem […]

Andy Pages Sent To Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned rookie outfielder Andy Pages to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday to help make room for third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle, wrist), who both came off the 60-day injured list. Pages is expected to be recalled in two weeks when rosters expand for the final month […]

Freddie Freeman In Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (finger) is in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium despite suffering a hairline fracture in his right middle finger on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeman missed the series finale at Busch Stadium and was believed to need more time, […]

Andrew Benintendi Sitting Against Southpaw

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi will take a seat on the bench on Monday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Kyle Harrison at Oracle Park. With Benintendi opening the game on the bench, Corey Julks will start in left field and occupy the No. 8 spot in the batting order against Harrison. Benintendi […]

Yandy Diaz Back In Rays Lineup Against Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (forearm) is back in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics and right-hander Joe Boyle at Oakland Coliseum, serving as the designated hitter and batting in his customary leadoff position. Brandon Lowe will get the nod at first base and occupy the two-hole, with Jose […]