Cal Quantrill Expected To Return This Week

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill (shoulder) is expected to return from the 15-day injured list by Sept. 1, which will give the team more starting-rotation options down the stretch. Quantrill looked great in his fourth minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, giving up two runs in 7 1/3 innings while striking out six […]

Ryan Pepiot Could Start Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to list a starter for Wednesday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it would be right-hander Ryan Pepiot's day to pitch. Pepiot served as the team's 27th man for a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians last week and was sent back to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, but he's […]

Merrill Kelly Lined Up To Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (hamstring) is scheduled to make his next start on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Kelly won't have to miss a turn in the starting rotation after he left his most recent start with cramping in his right hamstring. The 34-year-old has been having an excellent season, but he'll […]

Carlos Correa Continues To Fight Through Plantar Fasciitis

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) never went on the injured list after he was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his left foot in late May, but it's still affecting him in a big way despite currently being on an 18-game on-base streak with an .882 OPS. "Every step is a struggle. It's not easy […]

Braves Call Up Pitching Prospect Darius Vines

The Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitching prospect Darius Vines from the minors on Monday and optioned left-hander Jared Schuster to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Per MLB Pipeline, Vines is Atlanta's No. 10 prospect. The 25-year-old has only made nine starts in the minors this year in the Rookie League and High-A Rome and […]

Ozzie Albies Returns From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned infielder Vaughn Grissom to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Albies should be back in Monday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, but fantasy managers will want to check back later for confirmation. The 26-year-old […]

Michael Kopech To Start Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech (leg) will make his scheduled start on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles on the road. Kopech left his last outing early last Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners due to leg cramps, but he won't end up missing his turn in the rotation this week. It will also be a […]

Chad Green To Be Activated Soon

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Chad Green (elbow, head), who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery in May of 2022, was hit in the head by a throw from his catcher in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Aug. 8. He cleared the concussion protocol and returned to the mound […]

Matt Chapman Undergoes MRI Exam

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (finger) was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Sunday after aggravating his right middle finger in the game against the Cleveland Guardians, according to manager John Schneider. It's an injury that Chapman has been dealing with for the last couple of weeks after he jammed the finger […]

Chase Silseth Released From Hospital

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth (head), who was hit in the head by an errant throw on Saturday against the New York Mets, was evaluated at a local hospital in New York and was later released. He hasn't been placed on the injured list, but the Angels will continue to be cautious with him, […]

Tony Gonsolin Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved right-hander Tony Gonsolin (forearm) to the 60-day injured list on Sunday and claimed pitcher Tyson Miller off waivers from the New York Mets in a corresponding move. Gonsolin will officially missed the rest of the 2023 season unless the Dodgers make a deep postseason run. Even then, the 29-year-old probably […]

Guardians Designate Noah Syndergaard For Assignment

The Cleveland Guardians designated right-hander Noah Syndergaard for assignment on Sunday after he gave up five runs and four hits in six innings against the Toronto Blue Jays in a no-decision. The Guardians acquired Syndergaard from the Los Angeles Dodgers last month. The former first-rounder by the Blue Jays in 2010 has gone 2-6 with […]

Nathan Eovaldi Feels Tightness In His Side

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (forearm, side) felt tightness in his side after his latest bullpen session. There is nothing wrong with Eovaldi's arm, but the team is being cautious with the All-Star. Eovaldi was slated to play catch before the team's game on Sunday, had a "great" bullpen session […]

X-Rays Negative On Rafael Devers

X-rays came back negative on Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (wrist) on Sunday, and manager Alex Cora is hopeful that Devers will be able to play on Monday against the visiting Houston Astros. Devers was hit by a pitch on his right wrist on Saturday and was held out of the series finale […]

Hendon Hooker To Begin Season On NFI List

Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee) will start his first NFL season in 2023 on the Non-Football Injury list, according to a source. Hooker continues to recover from an ACL tear he suffered in college, and the Lions will continue to take it slow with their No. 68 overall pick in this year's NFL […]

Colts Release Breshad Perriman

The Indianapolis Colts released veteran wide receiver Breshad Perriman on Monday, according to a source. Perriman was trying to find a new home in Indianapolis this year after catching 20 of his 37 targets for 277 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (three starts) the last two years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The […]

Patriots Acquire Vederian Lowe From Vikings

The New England Patriots acquired offensive lineman Vederian Lowe from the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in exchange for a sixth-round pick, according to a league source. Lowe was a sixth-round pick by the Vikings a year ago out of Illinois and he played only four games (zero starts) for Minnesota in his first year in […]

Bears Release Alex Leatherwood

The Chicago Bears released former first-round offensive guard Alex Leatherwood on Sunday, according to a source. The Las Vegas Raiders took Leatherwood with the 17th overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Alabama. He made it one season in Vegas before being cut and claimed by the Bears. But Leatherwood only played in four […]

Browns Not Committing To Cade York

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is not committing to Cade York as the team's starting kicker heading into the 2023 regular season in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. York had the potential game-winning 43-yard field goal blocked with 54 seconds remaining in the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs, which was the […]

James Cook The Clear Top Back In Buffalo

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has become the clear top back in Buffalo heading into the 2023 regular season, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia. Cook, Damien Harris and Latavius Murray are the team's three traditional RBs, with Reggie Gilliam as the fullback and key special-teams player. Harris and Murray will battle for backup […]

Nate Sudfeld Suffers Torn ACL

Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the third quarter of the preseason finale on Friday night against the Carolina Panthers, according to sources. Sudfeld will now be forced to miss the entire 2023 season. It's a hit to Detroit's QB depth behind Jared Goff, especially with rookie Hendon Hooker (knee) […]

Jonathan Taylor Talks Expected To Go Down To The Wire

Trade talks for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor have continued and are expected to go down to the wire by the deadline on Tuesday. In addition to the Miami Dolphins, ESPN's Stephen Holder believes there's a second team involved, which could certainly change the dynamics. Final roster decisions are due on Tuesday, so if […]

Tyler Badie Scores Touchdown In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie found the end zone in the team's 41-0 drubbing of the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night in the preseason finale. Badie's eight carries were second to only rookie Jaleel McLaughlin's 10 on the evening, but while McLaughlin averaged 4.8 yards per carry, Badie only averaged 1.9 yards […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Catches Two Passes Against Rams

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. played in the preseason finale on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams and secured both of his targets for 51 yards in the 41-0 blowout win. He also saw one carry for a three-yard gain and returned a punt for 19 yards. Mims' second catch was […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Goes Off In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam went off in the team's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Friday night. In the 41-0 trouncing of the Rams, Albert O caught a team-high seven receptions on a team-high eight targets for a team-high 109 receiving yards and a touchdown. His touchdown reception came on an […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Closes Out Impressive Preseason

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin made a strong final preseason statement in the team's 41-0 blowout win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. McLaughlin led the team in carries (10) and rushing yards (48) while scoring a touchdown. He also caught four of his five targets for […]

Jarrett Stidham Looks Great In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham looked to be in midseason form in the 41-0 blowout win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale on Saturday night. Stidham finished the contest going 17-for-28 for 236 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. He was sacked once for no gain and carried the ball […]

Tony Gonsolin Could Need Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (forearm) had an MRI exam and could need surgery. A final decision has yet to be made, though, but it could impact his availability for the start of next season, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 29-year-old is not expected back again this year after he was place don […]

Rafael Devers To Undergo X-Rays

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (wrist) will undergo X-rays later on Sunday on his right wrist after he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to manager Alex Cora. For now, the Red Sox are considering Devers to be day-to-day, but we'll have a better idea of how […]

Erik Swanson Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Erik Swanson (spine) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with thoracic-spine inflammation and recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Swanson was injured during his appearances in Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, and now he'll miss at least the next two weeks of […]