Brenden Rice Likely The No. 6 Receiver

Los Angeles Chargers rookie seventh-round wide receiver Brenden Rice has flashed with physicality in routes and catching in training camp and the preseason, enough to earn a spot on the 53-man roster and compete for time at receiver, but he probably is the sixth receiver on the depth chart. Fellow seventh-round rookie Cornelius Johnson struggled […]

Ladd McConkey Appears To Be Third On Receiver Depth Chart

Los Angeles Chargers second-round rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey missed time in training camp with an undisclosed injury but was back for the team's second preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, where he caught one pass. McConkey has worked with the starting offense at slot receiver when the team is in three-receiver sets at […]

DJ Turner Is A Roster Lock

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner is a roster lock and is projected to be the team's WR3 behind Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and Tre Tucker, according to The Athletic's Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed. Turner was already a great special teams player but has sealed his spot by making plays on offense while […]

Dylan Laube Expected To Make Final Roster

The Athletic's Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed have listed Las Vegas Raiders rookie sixth-round running back Dylan Laube as the RB4 behind Zamir White, Alexander Mattison and Ameer Abdullah and expect him to make the final 53-man roster out of training camp. White showed well for himself when he filled in for the injured Josh […]

Ricky Pearsall Nearing Return To Practice

San Francisco 49ers rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) didn't play at all in the preseason due to an aggravated shoulder injury that traces back to his college days, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Pearsall last practiced in training camp on Aug. 6, but the good news is there is not enough significant […]

Brandon Aiyuk's Long-Term Status With 49ers Still Up In The Air

The San Francisco 49ers situation with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains unsettled, and the former first-rounder's long-term standing with the organization remains very much in the air. The two sides continue to work on a long-term contract extension, but nothing has been agreed upon yet. It was a good sign that Aiyuk traveled with the […]

Packers Starters Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that the team's starters will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens. Along with quarterback Jordan Love, running back Josh Jacobs, wide receivers Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks and tight end Luke Musgrave will not suit up for […]

J.P. Crawford Takes Batting Practice

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (finger) took part in batting practice on the field before the team's series opener on Friday against the San Francisco Giants at T-Mobile Park and said that he could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as Sunday or Monday. Crawford was hit on the back of his right hand […]

Andrew Nardi Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed left-hander Andrew Nardi (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 22) on Saturday with a left-elbow muscle injury and recalled right-hander George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Nardi got beat up in his last appearance against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday and could have been hurting […]

Xavier Edwards Not Playing On Saturday

Miami Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards (back) is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at LoanDepot Park and is undergoing imaging on his back after being pulled from Friday night's contest with a lower-back injury. Vidal Brujan is filling in at shortstop and will bat eighth, while rookie third baseman Connor […]

David Hamilton Out Against Arizona

Boston Red Sox middle infielder David Hamilton will retreat to the bench on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park. With Hamilton starting on the bench, rookie Mickey Gasper will make the start at second base and will hit seventh for Boston versus Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. Injuries to Trevor Story and Vaughn Grissom […]

Tyler O'Neill Still Out On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park. O'Neill was scratched from the series-opening loss on Friday due to inflammation in his finger and will now miss a second straight game. Fantasy managers should consider the 29-year-old to be day-to-day and […]

George Springer Heads To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer and catcher Alejandro Kirk are both out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels at Rogers Centre. Rookie Addison Barger, who had a walk-off home run on Friday night, is starting in right field and is hitting seventh, while Brian Serven is doing the catching […]

DJ LeMahieu Clears Concussion Protocols

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu's (head) condition has improved and he has passed the league's concussion protocols, according to manager Aaron Boone, but he's not in the starting lineup on Saturday at Yankee Stadium against the Colorado Rockies. Jazz Chisholm Jr., who returned from the injured list on Friday, will start at the hot […]

Giancarlo Stanton Sitting Out On Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is getting a day off on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium. Aaron Judge will move into the DH role and will bat third, while Trent Grisham will start in center field and bat ninth against Rockies right-hander Bradley Blalock. It appears to be just a […]

Patrick Bailey Resuming Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (oblique) will resume baseball activities this weekend, according to the team. Barring a setback, Bailey will likely be back from the 10-day injured list before the end of August, which is why free-agent catcher Elias Diaz turned down the Giants as a possible destination. The Giants aren't guaranteeing a […]

Mariners Place Yimi Garcia On 15-Day Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed right-hander Yimi Garcia (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 20) on Friday with right-elbow inflammation and recalled left-hander Gabe Speier from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Garcia, 33, is 3-0 this year with five saves, 10 holds, a 3.46 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 49 strikeouts and 12 walks […]

Yu Darvish Throws Bullpen, Still A Ways Away

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) said the most he's thrown while away from the team is two simulated innings, so he's still a ways away from returning to the major-league starting rotation. However, Darvish said he feels healthy, and his placement on the injured list was "a matter of ramping up" after all […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Pitch In Rehab Game Next Wednesday

If all goes well with his next bullpen session, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (triceps) will start a minor-league rehab game next Wednesday and go two innings. Yamamoto has been out since June 15, so he's going to need at least several rehab starts before he's stretched out sufficiently and ready to rejoin the […]

Edgar Quero Getting Healthy, In Consideration For Call-Up

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero (back) should be activated from the minor-league injured list at Triple-A Charlotte soon after dealing with back tightness. General manager Chris Getz said that Quero is "under consideration" for a major-league call-up, but the team also won't rush him. The White Sox have nothing left to play for […]

Yoan Moncada To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) and right-hander Michael Soroka (shoulder) will both begin minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Charlotte next week. This will be Moncada's second rehab stint after initially being pulled from a rehab assignment earlier this year due to renewed soreness. The 29-year-old has […]

Trevor Story Hopes To Begin Rehab Assignment In September

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) said sometime in September is the target date for him to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. The Red Sox will likely map something out soon, but there is no firm start date. The fact that Story is even thinking about a return in 2024 is positive news […]

Jack Leiter A Candidate To Start On Wednesday For Rangers

Texas Rangers right-handed pitching prospect Jack Leiter is a candidate to start next Wednesday on the road against the Chicago White Sox. Leiter, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, could rejoin Texas' starting rotation late in the season now that it looks increasingly unlikely the Rangers will make the postseason. The 24-year-old former […]

Julio Rodriguez Returns To Center Field

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (ankle) is back in center field and is hitting second for the Mariners on Friday against the San Francisco Giants and rookie right-hander Hayden Birdsong in the series opener at T-Mobile Park. Rodriguez had been serving exclusively as the designated hitter since returning from a sprained ankle, and this will […]

Austin Hays Reinstated And Starting On Friday

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Cal Stevenson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Hays will immediately step into the starting lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals and veteran right-hander Michael Wacha at Kauffman Stadium, playing left field and […]

Tip Reiman Establishing Himself As Potential No. 2 Tight End

Arizona Cardinals rookie third-round tight end Tip Reiman has established himself as a potential No. 2 option at tight end for the Cardinals behind budding superstar Trey McBride. Reiman was mostly known for his blocking as an NFL draft prospect, but he has showcased his receiving skills during training camp and the preseason. His versatility […]

Trey Benson Ascending Quickly

Arizona Cardinals rookie third-round running back Trey Benson has improved each week during training camp and the preseason and is showing that he's slowly but surely adjusting to the NFL game. Benson might now start the season as the RB2 behind starter James Conner, but ESPN's Josh Weinfuss doesn't think it will take him long […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Has Quickly Established Himself As A Go-To Weapon

It hasn't taken Arizona Cardinals rookie first-round wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to establish himself as the WR1 with his new team. By the time the Cardinals broke minicam in June, Harrison, the fourth overall pick back in April, was already seen in that role by both his teammates and the coaching staff. Since then, […]

Bengals Have Been Impressed With Erick All Jr.

There is a package of plays being carved out for Cincinnati Bengals rookie fourth-round tight end Erick All Jr., and the Bengals have been extremely impressed with him in training camp and the preseason. All had a full workload in the preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night and continued to impress, including […]

Andrei Iosivas Expected To Be WR3 In Cincy

The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. writes that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andre Iosivas will soak up the majority of snaps alongside Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in 11 personnel this year. A small supporting cast among tight end Mike Gesicki, Charlie Jones and even Trenton Irwin are expected to rotate in that spot, but Iosivas […]