Falcons Don't Have An Update On Calais Campbell

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said to "give it at least 10 days" before the team has an update on defensive lineman Calais Campbell (undisclosed), who is the only player on the team on the Non-Football Injury list at training camp. The Falcons aren't concerned that Campbell's injury is a long-term one, so the […]

Budda Baker Receives A Raise

Arizona Cardinals star safety Budda Baker received a raise before training camp, getting $2.4 million in bonuses and incentives this year, including a $300,000 signing bonus. He also received a raise for the 2024 season. Baker is entering the final two years of his current deal. The 27-year-old asked for a trade early this offseason, […]

Trey Hendrickson Signs One-Year Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive end Trey Hendrickson to an undisclosed one-year contract extension on Thursday that will take him through the 2025 season. Hendrickson has earned the extension with Cincinnati after making the Pro Bowl in each of the last two years. In 2022, he finished with 32 tackles (22 solo), eight sacks, six […]

Joe Burrow Suffers Calf Strain Thursday

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals sources have confirmed that quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) suffered a strained right calf in training camp practice on Thursday. Burrow will undergo further testing just to be sure, but it's at least good news that the talented 26-year-old isn't dealing with a dreaded Achilles injury like many speculated. We'll […]

Jalen Ramsey Requires Surgery On Knee

Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins star cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee), who was carted off the practice field on Thursday, is expected to miss at least six to eight weeks due to a meniscus injury that will require surgery, according to a source. Doctors will determine whether to remove the meniscus or repair it, which […]

Jalen Ramsey Going For MRI Exam

Miami Dolphins All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) will undergo an MRI exam on his left knee after having to be carted off the field at training camp practice on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ramsey collided while defending receiver Tyreek Hill. We should have a better idea of the extent of Ramsey's injury when […]

Ty Montgomery Nursing Injury At Camp

New England Patriots running back Ty Montgomery (undisclosed) had four catches in the team's first training camp practice this week, but he suffered an undisclosed lower-body injury during practice on Thursday and left early. The 30-year-old veteran's injury should be monitored closely, and we'll pass along any new information once it comes out. He played […]

Matthew Stafford Has Full Workload

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is throwing what appears to be a full workload at training camp, which is something he was unable to do before the last two seasons due to various injuries. "I feel a lot better physically," Stafford said, "I feel really healthy compared to where I was at this point […]

Marlins Looking At Tim Anderson

The Miami Marlins are looking at Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson as they look to upgrade their offense in order to keep up in the ultra-competitive National League East. Anderson has finally gotten hot in the second half, but he still ranks last in OPS among all qualified hitters in 2023. However, his approach […]

Starling Marte Still Dealing With Migraines

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is "somewhat" still dealing with migraine issues, according to manager Buck Showalter, including suffering from additional ones on a "lesser scale" this week. It's likely that Marte will seek a second opinion after the imminent birth of his child. It was originally believed that the 34-year-old could return […]

Tommy Pham On The Bench Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham will take the day off on Thursday against the visiting Washington Nationals. In his place, Mark Canha will make the start in left field and hit seventh in the batting order against Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. Pham has dealt with a nagging groin injury so far in the second […]

Riley Greene Sitting Out Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Greene will sit out the second game on Thursday after going hitless in four at-bats in Game 1 with two strikeouts in the team's 6-0 loss. In his place, Matt Vierling will […]

Dodgers Interested In Lance Lynn?

On Wednesday, a report surfaced that the Tampa Bay Rays might be on the verge of acquiring right-hander Lance Lynn from the Chicago White Sox. Lynn has a limited no-trade clause that includes the Rays, but he was said to be willing to waive it to play in Tampa. Reports surfaced later Wednesday that the […]

Michael Lorenzen An Attractive Rental Option

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen, the team's lone All-Star representative this year, will be a free agent at the end of the year, making him an attractive rental candidate who can start during the regular season and potentially move to a relief role for the playoffs. Scouts that have been watching his teammate Eduardo Rodriguez […]

Eduardo Rodriguez A Hot Commodity On Trade Market

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is becoming the hottest trade chip on the market as contenders look around the league to upgrade their starting rotation by next Tuesday's deadline. Scouts from the Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks have been keeping a close eye on the 30-year-old southpaw in […]

Brewers Acquire Carlos Santana From Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired first baseman Carlos Santana from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday in exchange for shortstop prospect Jhonny Severino, according to sources. Santana will stay in the National League Central after hitting .235/.321/.412 with 12 home runs, 25 doubles, 53 RBI, six stolen bases and 45 runs scored in 94 games for the […]

Jalen Ramsey Carted Off With Knee Injury

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) was carted off the field at training camp practice on Thursday and into the locker room. Trainers were attending to his left knee after he was defending receiver Tyreek Hill on a pass play. Ramsey hobbled off onto a cart after trainers evaluated him for a while on the […]

Garrett Wilson Should Be OK

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (ankle) injured his ankle in training camp practice on Thursday and limped off the field and to the trainer's room, but all indications are that he'll be OK, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The Jets avoided a disaster early in camp, as it appears the 23-year-old avoided […]

Andres Gimenez Steals 16th Base Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez went 0-for-4 at the plate on Wednesday in the team's 8-3 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals, but he also walked, stole his 16th base of the season and scored a run. Gimenez has half of his stolen bases this season in the month of July while hitting […]

Brandon Drury Taking Grounders Thursday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) is taking ground balls at third base on Thursday and is making throws across the diamond. Drury has been out since early July with an injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder, and he looks to be on track to start a minor-league rehab assignment soon. With Anthony Rendon […]

Randal Grichuk On Yankees Radar

The New York Yankees are leaning toward being buyers at this year's trade deadline, and Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk is currently on their radar, according to a person with knowledge of the team's personnel decisions. The Yanks are currently 2.5 games out of the third and final wild-card position after a win over the […]

Teams Believe Padres Will Trade Blake Snell, Josh Hader

Several teams who have spoken with the San Diego Padres in recent days believe that Cy Young winner Blake Snell and All-Star closer Josh Hader will be traded before the Aug. 1 deadline, particularly Hader. The struggling Padres (49-54) are in seventh place in the wild-card standings, 6.5 games out of a playoff spot. Snell […]

Zach Eflin Receives Good News

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin (knee) received good news after his MRI exam on Wednesday didn't show anything of major concern on his left knee. It's possible that he could just need rest and treatment by the athletic training staff to get back on the mound, possibly as early as next Tuesday on the […]

Jared Walsh Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels designated first baseman Jared Walsh for assignment on Thursday after the team acquired right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Walsh has fallen on hard times after being an All-Star for the Halos as recently as 2021. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger really disappointed last […]

Lucas Giolito To Make Angels Debut Friday

New Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Lucas Giolito will make his debut with the Angels on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels acquired Giolito and reliever Reynaldo Lopez from the Chicago White Sox for two top prospects on Wednesday night as they look to make a playoff push in the second half of […]

Byron Buxton Back From Paternity List

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton from the paternity list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Trevor Larnach to the minors in a corresponding move. The Twins don't have a game on Thursday, so Buxton will be back in the starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals. The […]

Garrett Wilson Limps Off Field Thursday

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (ankle) limped off the practice field at training camp on Thursday with an apparent ankle injury and was taken to the locker room. It looks like Wilson was able to leave under his own power, which is a good sign, but it's not what you want to see […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Impressing Early In Camp

Seattle Seahawks first-round rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was taken 20th overall in this year's draft, was mostly a spectator in spring practices as he learned from afar. He missed all but 2 1/2 games last season at Ohio State due to a hamstring injury, and the Seahawks didn't want to rush him into […]

Blake Bell, Jody Fortson On The Decline

Kansas City Chiefs tight ends Blake Bell and Jody Fortson are both listed as early fallers for The Athletic's Nate Taylor. Bell is 31 and appears to have lost a step in speed, especially compared with Travis Kelce, Matt Bushman and Noah Gray. He's still capable of being a quality pass-catcher in the flat and […]

Richie James' Spot Seems Secure

Unless something drastically changes this summer, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Richie James' spot on the roster appears pretty secure. He is the primary option for punt returner when the Chiefs start the preseason, and he has established a solid connection with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. "You can tell he's been in other offenses," offensive coordinator […]