Mariners Reinstate Dominic Canzone From The Injured List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Jason Vosler to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The M's also recalled right-hander Eduard Bazardo from Tacoma and designated right-hander Jonathan Hernandez for assignment. Canzone isn't back in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the […]

Austin Hays Sitting Out On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series opener in Arizona against the hosting Diamondbacks and left-hander Jordan Montgomery. It's not a surprise that Hays isn't playing in this one after he was forced to leave Wednesday night's win over the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers due to […]

Victor Robles Remains In Leadoff Spot For Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles is starting in center field and will hit out of the leadoff spot again on Thursday night against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Not only has the move from the Washington Nationals all the way across the country to Seattle reinvigorated Robles, but he's been the team's leadoff hitter the last […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Will Play In Preseason Opener

Arizona Cardinals rookie first-round wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will play in the team's preseason opener on Saturday night against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. Harrison will take his first official snaps in the NFL this weekend, but he won't be working with starting quarterback Kyler Murray, who won't play […]

49ers Not Satisfied With Steelers' Offers For Brandon Aiyuk

To this point in trade discussions, the San Francisco 49ers have not been satisfied with the Pittsburgh Steelers' offers and would like a receiver in return for Brandon Aiyuk as part of a trade, but they are also open to players at other positions, according to league sources. The New England Patriots dropped out of […]

Justin Verlander To Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) will make a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday at Constellation Field. Verlander is set to start his rehab assignment after throwing a 37-pitch, two-inning simulated game on Sunday and a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Because he's been on the injured list since the middle […]

Vaughn Grissom Reinstated And Optioned To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and then optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. Grissom, who was an intriguing breakout player in fantasy in his first year in Boston in 2024, has been far from it this year due to various injuries that have limited him […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Being Skipped In The Rotation

The Atlanta Braves are saying that right-handed rookie Spencer Schwellenbach will have his next turn in the starting rotation skipped, but not because he's hurt. Schwellenbach's next turn through the rotation was scheduled to come up on Sunday at Coors Field against the hosting Rockies. The Braves are likely just managing the 24-year-old's workload in […]

Joe Musgrove Won't Make His Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow), who is getting close to a return from the injured list, will not make his return to the Padres' starting rotation this weekend on the road against the Miami Marlins, with left-hander Martin Perez and right-handers Matt Waldron and Dylan Cease scheduled to start in the three-game series. […]

Dylan Cease's Next Start To Come On Sunday

The San Diego Padres have announced their starting rotation for the three-game series that starts on Friday in Miami against the Marlins, and right-hander Dylan Cease will get the ball in the series finale on Sunday. Left-hander Martin Perez will go in the series opener on Friday, while right-hander Matt Waldron will start on Saturday. […]

Rondale Moore Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Rondale Moore (knee), who was carted off from training camp practice on Wednesday, suffered a season-ending knee injury. Moore suffered a non-contact injury on Wednesday, and although the specifics of the injury haven't been revealed, it's likely to be an ACL tear. It's a brutal blow for Moore and the Falcons' […]

German Marquez Shut Down For Rest Of The Season

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (elbow) has been shut down for the rest of the 2024 season after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right elbow. However, the good news is that there is no damage to the ligaments in his right arm. Marquez should be ready to throw in six to eight […]

Rockies Place Ryan Feltner On 15-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed right-hander Ryan Feltner (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right-shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Riley Pint from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Feltner was headed for the IL after leaving his start on Wednesday versus the visiting New York Mets after just one inning of work […]

Joe Ryan Undergoing MRI Exam

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (triceps) is undergoing an MRI exam on Thursday after being forced to leave his start early on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs with right-triceps tightness after two innings of work. We should have word on the results sooner than later and whether Ryan will be forced to the 15-day injured […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Be Throwing Off A Mound Next Month

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) had an intense game of catch on Monday at Dodger Stadium as he recovers from a second major elbow surgery. Ohtani began his throwing program with soft tosses from no more than 30 feet away in late March and has progressed to throwing from 150 feet at […]

Brandon Nimmo Sitting Against A Southpaw

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies with left-hander Austin Gomber on the mound. With Nimmo getting a breather, Tyrone Taylor will make the start in left field for the Mets and will bat ninth against Gomber. Taylor has […]

Greg Joseph Has Leg Up In Kicking Competition?

Green Bay Packers kickers Greg Joseph and Anders Carlson are in a competition for the starting job in 2024 after the team cut rookie James Turner last week. Carlson, a sixth-round pick last year, struggled at the end of his first year in the NFL, included a missed 41-yard field goal late in the Divisional […]

Caleb Williams, Healthy Starters Will Play This Weekend

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that rookie first-round quarterback Caleb Williams and the "starters that are available to us" will play in the second preseason contest this Saturday on the road against the Buffalo Bills. There's a "range" of plays that will be designated for this group, but Eberflus wouldn't give a specific […]

Nick Foles Announces His Retirement

Former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles officially announced his retirement on Thursday on his Instagram account. Foles entered the NFL as a third-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012 out of Arizona and went on to play in 11 seasons in the league before hanging up his cleats. He hadn't played since the 2022 […]

Pete Werner Signs Three-Year Extension

New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner signed a three-year contract extension on Thursday that is worth over $25 million, including $17.5 million guaranteed, according to sources. The deal ties Werner to the Saints through the 2027 season. Werner suffered a shoulder injury early in training camp, but it's unlikely to be a serious ailment. The […]

49ers Sign Robbie Chosen

The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran free-agent wide receiver Robbie Chosen to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to his agents. The receiver formerly known as Robbie/Robby Anderson had multiple offers from teams but chose a team with an immediate need at the position. The Niners are on the verge of trading away star wideout […]

Jayden Reed Back At Practice On Thursday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (calf) has returned to the practice field at training camp on Thursday after he was held out of practice on Wednesday with a minor calf injury. Reed also missed the early part of camp due to an injury, but he's fine now and should be 100 percent for […]

Mike Williams "Further Ahead Than Anticipated"

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) is "a lot further ahead than anticipated" after the team activated him off the Physically Unable to Perform list at training camp on Wednesday. When Williams was asked how realistic it is for him to play in the Week 1 regular-season […]

Edward Olivares Designated For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated outfielder Edward Olivares for assignment on Thursday and selected right-hander Ben Heller's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The club also placed reliever Colin Holderman (wrist) on the 15-day injured list with a right-wrist sprain. Olivares was optioned to Indy in July after hitting .224/.291/.333 with a weak .624 […]

Oneil Cruz Returns Against Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (illness) is back at shortstop and is batting in the three-hole for the Bucs in Thursday's series finale against the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander Randy Vasquez. Cruz was out of the starting lineup for the first two games of the series against SD while being under the weather, […]

Ha-Seong Kim In Action Against Pirates

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (triceps) is back at shortstop and is hitting eighth in the batting order for Thursday's series finale in Pittsburgh against the Pirates and right-hander Luis L. Ortiz at PNC Park. Kim was held out of the starting lineup for the first two games of the series in Pittsburgh due […]

Jurickson Profar Back In The Lineup On Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (knee) is back in left field and is batting second for the Padres in Thursday's series finale against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis L. Ortiz. It's great news for fantasy managers after Profar was forced from Wednesday's extra-inning win after he was hit by a pitch in […]

Austin Hays Leaves Early Wednesday With Hamstring Tightness

The Philadelphia Phillies are saying that outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) left Wednesday night's game at Dodger Stadium early against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers with left-hamstring tightness. Hays pulled up lame running the bases in the top of the third inning and was removed going into the bottom of the frame. Before departing, the 29-year-old […]

Malik Washington Standing Out At Training Camp

Miami Dolphins rookie sixth-round wide receiver Malik Washington has been turning heads with his play at training camp this summer. Washington is listed as fifth on the team's unofficial preseason depth chart, but that could change quickly. He posted back-to-back strong practices on Tuesday and Wednesday. The 23-year-old from Virginia slipped to the sixth round […]

Derrick Henry Won't Play In The Preseason

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry won't play in the preseason, according to sources. The next time we will see him will be in the Week 1 regular-season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football in a rematch of last year's AFC Championship contest. The Ravens will also hold quarterback Lamar Jackson […]