Jacoby Brissett The Most "Pro-Ready" QB In New England

When asked about the team's quarterback competition at the start of training camp, New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said, "Coming out of spring, I think it's clear Jacoby Brissett is the most pro-ready guy we have." Even though the Patriots selected Drake Maye with the third overall pick in April's NFL draft, the […]

AJ Dillon In Excellent Shape

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon, who had a highly disappointing 2023 campaign for the Packers, has apparent reported to training camp in great shape. "This is THE best I've seen him. Hands down," head coach Matt LaFleur said. It's that time of the year when tons of best-shape-of-my-life stories start to surface. Take […]

MarShawn Lloyd Likely To Miss A Couple Days

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he didn't think rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd (hip) would be out too long to open training camp but that he probably would miss the next couple of days. Lloyd is sitting out of practices at the start of camp due to a mild hip injury. It's […]

Reese Olson Dealing With Mild Shoulder Injury

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson's shoulder injury appears to be mild after testing, according to manager A.J. Hinch. However, there's still no timetable for how long Olson is expected to be on the 15-day injured list. A right-shoulder strain caused the 24-year-old to be removed from his last outing on Saturday against the Toronto Blue […]

Brock Stewart Could Return This Week

Minnesota Twins right-hander Brock Stewart (shoulder), who has an 0.68 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings this year, could come off the injured list for the current series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Stewart was back in the team's clubhouse on Monday after striking out the side in a minor-league rehab outing against […]

Royce Lewis Could Rejoin Twins On Friday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (groin) took part in an on-field running test on Monday and will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis is targeting just two games with the Saints, so he could rejoin the Twins in time to catch Wednesday's charter flight to Detroit and be […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Scheduled For Another Bullpen On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (lat) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Tuesday, July 23. Rodriguez was injured on March 19 in a Cactus League game and underwent an MRI exam on July 6, which showed that his left lat was healed. The team had been taking things slowly since Rodriguez had a […]

Merrill Kelly To Throw Another Bullpen On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (shoulder) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Tuesday, July 23. Kelly felt something grab in his right shoulder while playing catch in the outfield at Oracle Park on April 20 and landed on the injured list back on April 23. He threw a bullpen session on July 9 […]

Jordan Montgomery Returning To Start On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed on Monday that left-hander Jordan Montgomery (knee) will return from the 15-day injured list for the middle game of the series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday. Montgomery has been working his way back since experiencing right-knee soreness on June 29, and he landed on […]

Nick Martinez To Make The Start Against Braves

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez is scheduled to make the start on Tuesday on the road in Atlanta against the Braves. While Martinez should go more than one inning, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be a realistic streamer, considering he hasn't started a game since May. The 33-year-old veteran hasn't gone more than three […]

Braves Place Austin Riley On Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves placed infielder Austin Riley on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled infielder Luke Williams from the minors in a corresponding move. Riley left Monday's 4-1 loss against the Cincinnati Reds late in the game and will now be away from the team for most likely the next three days, so fantasy […]

J.P. Crawford Fractures His Pinkie On Monday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (pinkie) suffered a hairline fracture in his pinkie finger on Monday after being hit by a pitch in the first inning against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Crawford stayed in to run the bases and scored the first run of the game in the bottom of the first frame, but […]

Amarius Mims Signs Four-Year Rookie Deal

Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round offensive tackle Amarius Mims, the 18th overall pick in April's NFL draft, signed his four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $15.37 million on Monday. The deal includes a $7.99 million signing bonus and a standard fifth-year option. The Bengals are hoping that Mims will immediately help improve an offensive line that has been […]

DJ Reader Placed On PUP List

The Detroit Lions placed defensive lineman DJ Reader (quadriceps), edge rusher Marcus Davenport (ankle) and defensive back Brian Branch (ankle) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday, meaning they will not be able to practice with the team for the start of training camp this week. This was fully expected for Reader, who […]

Cubs Not Expected To Be Buyers At The Trade Deadline

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that "unless things change dramatically" in the next week, he doesn't anticipate the Cubs adding at the July 30 trade deadline and will instead look at making moves to help in 2025 and beyond. The expectation again next year would be for the Cubs to compete […]

Ross Stripling Set For Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow), who is working his way back from a strained right pitching elbow, was set to throw a bullpen session on either Monday or Tuesday after a five-inning minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas last Friday. Stripling got up to 52 pitches in his latest rehab start for the […]

Luis Medina Seeking Second Opinion

Oakland Athletics right-hander Luis Medina (elbow) is seeking a second opinion on his sprained right elbow that has damage to the UCL to determine whether he needs surgery. Medina has been sidelined since July 13 with the injury and could miss the rest of the 2024 campaign, even if he manages to avoid going under […]

Whit Merrifield Day-To-Day With Finger Ailment

Atlanta Braves infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield (finger) took a ball off a finger on his right hand before Monday's contest against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, but he avoided a fracture and is considered day-to-day. It comes on the same day that Merrifield signed a major-league deal with the Braves to help provide depth at second base […]

Mike Clevinger Returned From His Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger (elbow, neck) has been pulled from his minor-league rehab assignment with an apparent setback. Clevinger was scheduled to make his fifth minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Charlotte last Tuesday after recently suffering a setback due to neck stiffness. Last Tuesday's rehab start was his third minor-league outing since his […]

Yoan Moncada Pulled Off Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said that third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) was pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment "with some anticipated soreness." "Anticipated soreness that we want to err on the side of caution. There's nothing where we feel he's taken a step back," Grifol said. While it doesn't appear to be a […]

Jared Jones Throws Out To 120 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Jared Jones (lat) threw on flat ground out to roughly 90 to 120 feet before Monday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Jones is being brought along slowly from a Grade 2 right-lat strain after being sidelined the last two-plus weeks. Even though the Pirates are making things interesting […]

Josh Jung Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Jung was able to take batting practice on the field on Sunday, with manager Bruce Bochy saying later that Jung was close to facing live pitching. The skipper also said "the strength is back" in Jung's wrist. As long as […]

Triston Casas Turning A Corner In His Rehab?

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) could be close to turning a corner in his recovery process, one of the team trainers told manager Alex Cora. This comes after it was reported over the weekend that Casas wasn't particularly close to going out on a minor-league rehab assignment. We'll have to wait and […]

Hayden Birdsong Optioned, Could Be Back On Saturday

The San Francisco Giants announced on Monday that right-handed rookie Hayden Birdsong was optioned to Single-A San Jose, but manager Bob Melvin said there's an "excellent chance" that Birdsong will return for the team's doubleheader on Saturday to start against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The move comes on the heels of the 22-year-old prospect's best […]

Robbie Ray To Make Season Debut On Wednesday

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) will come off the 60-day injured list to make his team debut on Wednesday on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be Ray's first major-league start since having Tommy John surgery in March of 2023, which will obviously make him […]

Tom Murphy Has Resumed Baseball Activity

San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy (knee) has resumed baseball activity and is beginning to ramp up his baserunning. Murphy felt a pop in his knee after trying to block a wild pitch in the team's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on May 4 and was put on the 10-day injured list the following day. […]

Tristan Beck Set For Bullpen Session On Monday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck (arm) continues his throwing progress in San Francisco and was scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Monday. The 27-year-old felt his hand go cold after throwing some bullpen sessions early in spring training, prompting the Giants to send him back to San Fran to be evaluated by team […]

Ethan Small Makes Rehab Appearance Over The Weekend

San Francisco Giants left-hander Ethan Small (oblique) threw one scoreless inning and gave up a hit in a minor-league rehab outing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Saturday, July 20. Small was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers over the offseason and was in the running for a bullpen spot in San Francisco before suffering […]

Alex Cobb Throws Five Scoreless Innings In Rehab Start

In his first minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, San Francisco Giants veteran right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) struck out four over five scoreless innings while throwing 60 pitches. Manager Bob Melvin said the Giants will check in with Cobb before determining his next steps, but the skipper suggested the 36-year-old could return during […]

Keaton Winn Continues His Throwing Progression

San Francisco Giants right-hander Keaton Winn (elbow) allowed five runs over 2 2/3 innings in his June 20 start against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field before going on the 15-day injured list with an elbow issue on June 22 (retroactive to June 21). It was the second time Winn has been sidelined in […]