Jha'Quan Jackson A Strong Candidate For A Roster Spot

Tennessee Titans rookie sixth-round wide receiver Jha'Quan Jackson has become a strong candidate for a 53-man roster spot out of training camp, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. Jackson's explosive playmaking ability is helping him in an intense competition for a backup slot role, and his return potential on special teams hasn't helped his cause, either. […]

Malik Nabers Looks Like The Real Deal

ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan writes that New York Giants first-round rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers might be even better than advertised. Nabers has dominated throughout training camp and looks destined to be the team's No. 1 receiver to kick off the regular season. He dealt with an ankle sprain in camp, but he was […]

Nolan Schanuel Expected To Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (back) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Schanuel will hit the bench for the second straight game in Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center due to back stiffness, but it's not going […]

Mickey Moniak Back In Angels Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman at the Rogers Centre, playing center field and batting in the five-hole. Moniak will return to action after missing the last couple of contests due to a minor elbow injury. The […]

Hunter Stratton Placed On 60-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Hunter Stratton (knee) on the 60-day injured list on Sunday with a rupture of his left patella tendon and selected the contract of left-hander Brady Feigl from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Stratton suffered the devastating knee injury during his outing on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds and […]

Jared Triolo Taking A Seat Against Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo isn't included in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Triolo will get a day off to rest after starting in each of the team's last eight games. Alika Williams is getting the nod at second base for this one and will […]

J.P. Crawford Goes Hitless In First Rehab Game

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (finger) started his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday and went 0-for-3. Crawford started at shortstop and was replaced after playing five innings. Although the 29-year-old didn't play the full game, it's still encouraging that he was able to play on defense in his first game. Barring a […]

Ty France Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Ty France is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in the series finale. Dominic Smith will start at the cold corner and will hit seventh against Pirates right-hander Luis L. Ortiz. France appears to be on the short side of a […]

Eddie Rosario Released By Mets

New York Mets outfielder Eddie Rosario, who had been playing with Triple-A Syracuse, was released by the team on Sunday. The Mets signed Rosario to a minor-league deal on Aug. 13 and have already moved on after he went 3-for-29 (.103) with a homer, two RBI and eight strikeouts in seven games played at Syracuse. […]

DJ LeMahieu Back In The Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (face) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium, playing first base and batting ninth against Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. LeMahieu had to be scratched from the series opener on Friday after he was hit in the face […]

Deshaun Watson Won't Play On Saturday Night

The Cleveland Browns have ruled out quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) for their preseason finale on Saturday night against the Seattle Seahawks. Watson, who has not played since having season-ending shoulder surgery last November, is next slated to play in the team's regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys in early September. It's not really a surprise […]

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 […]