Josh Harrison Signs Minor-League Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Harrison hit just .204/.263/.291 with two home runs, three doubles, 10 RBI and eight runs scored in 40 games for the Philadelphia Phillies this year before they released him earlier this month. The 36-year-old veteran can pretty much play all around […]

Tristan Beck Hammered In Loss To Rays

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tristan Beck had a night to forget on Monday in a 10-2 loss to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Beck picked up his second loss of the season after getting demolished to the tune of five earned runs on 10 hits while walking one and striking out two in three […]

Francisco Lindor Steals 20th Base Monday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor reached the 20-20 mark in Monday night's 7-2 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. He finished the night 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, his 20th stolen base of the season and a walk. The four-time All-Star now has 22 home runs, 26 doubles, 70 RBI, 20 steals […]

Gunnar Henderson Drives In Three In Win Over Padres

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson had a big night in the team's 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres in the series opener on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two strikeouts. Henderson hit a bases-clearing double in the fifth inning that was the difference in the ballgame. It was nice to […]

Nick Lodolo Moves Rehab To Double-A

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) is moving his minor-league rehab assignment from the Arizona Complex League to Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday. Lodolo made his first rehab appearance in the Arizona Complex League last Friday and tossed two scoreless innings while striking out four. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, the 25-year-old southpaw is […]

Marlins Sign Jorge Alfaro To Minor-League Deal

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. He's expected to report to Triple-A Jacksonville this week. Alfaro has played in just 18 games at the big-league level with the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies this year, going 7-for-48 (.146) with a home run, four doubles, four RBI […]

Vaughn Grissom Called Up By Braves

The Atlanta Braves called up infielder Vaughn Grissom from the minors on Tuesday to replace second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) on the active roster after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. Grissom began the year with Atlanta before being sent to the minors in May. In his 19 […]

Justyn Ross Carted Off On Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross (undisclosed) suffered an injury at training camp practice on Tuesday and was carted to the locker room. Ross is done for the day, but we'll provide updates on the specific nature of his injury when they become available. It would be a huge blow for Ross and the […]

Kendrick Bourne Finding His Stride In Camp

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has stacked a couple of strong training camp practices this week, and the veteran wideout appears to be finding his stride in offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien's scheme. Things might be slowing down for quarterback Mac Jones as well, as his recognition of blitzes seems to be more clear […]

Tee Higgins Being Limited As A Precaution

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (leg) came down "awkwardly" on his leg during training camp practice on Monday, but it was "nothing major." Higgins was able to jog off the field but didn't return to practice due to an abundance of caution. Because of ongoing contract talks between the team and Higgins, his participation […]

Gardner Minshew To Be Indy's Backup QB

The Indianapolis Colts named rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson as their starting QB on Tuesday, leaving veteran Gardner Minshew in the backup role. There was a chance that the Colts would go with the more experienced option in Minshew if they felt that Richardson needed a bit more development (mostly as a passer) before jumping […]

Jack Podlesny Competing With Greg Joseph

Minnesota Vikings undrafted rookie kicker Jack Podlesny is in a kicking competition with incumbent Greg Joseph at training camp. Joseph made all three of his attempts, including a 54-yard field goal, in the preseason opener last week against the Seattle Seahawks. Special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Podlesny will kick in Saturday's preseason contest against […]

Anthony Richardson Wins Starting QB Job

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced on Tuesday that rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson has won the starting QB job over veteran Gardner Minshew. The 21-year-old was taken fourth overall by the Colts in this year's draft, so it's not a total surprise that he'll begin as the starter under center right away in […]

Demario Douglas A Lock To Make Final Roster?

Patriots.com's Evan Lazar writes that he's about ready to call New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas a lock for the final roster heading into Week 1 of the regular season. Douglas has proven to be a dynamic route-runner who also brings a level of quickness and burst that the other receivers on the […]

Miles Sanders Still Out With Groin Injury

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) remained out of training camp practice on Monday with a groin injury. It's unlikely that he'll play in the second preseason game this week against the New York Giants on Friday. Sanders hasn't been on the practice field since suffering a groin injury in practice last Wednesday, and […]

Braves Put Ozzie Albies On 10-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday night with a left-hamstring strain, according to manager Brian Snitker. The Braves will most likely bring up infielder Vaughn Grissom from the minors to take Albies' spot on the active roster, and he'll share playing time at second base […]

Zach Ertz To Come Off PUP List This Week

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed on Monday that tight end Zach Ertz (knee) will come off the Physically Unable to Perform list this week. "He's fired up," Gannon said about Ertz. The 32-year-old veteran has been cleared for football activities, so he should return to practice at training camp at some point this […]

J.K. Dobbins Looks Good In First Training Camp Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday, and he looked good in his first practice of training camp. Dobbins did individual drills and caught several passes out of the backfield. He had missed 14 practices and Saturday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles due to […]

Dalvin Cook At Least A Week From Practicing

New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is at least a week away from being able to practice at training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery in February. His arrival in New York will also be delayed due to the fact that he'll become a first-time father any day now. Gang Green is expected to […]

Bears Claim Mykal Walker Off Waivers From Falcons

The Chicago Bears claimed linebacker Mykal Walker off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons on Monday and waived linebacker Kuony Deng in a corresponding move. Walker was let go by the Falcons on Sunday, but it didn't take him long at all to find a new home during training camp. The 25-year-old was taken in the […]

Colts Sign Ronnie Harrison To One-Year Deal

The Indianapolis Colts signed former Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Harrison to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. The deal was confirmed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Harrison was taken in the third round of the 2018 draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars out of Alabama. The 26-year-old defensive back played two years in Jacksonville […]

Kyle Wright Throwing Live Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) has started throwing live batting practice, according to manager Brian Snitker. Wright will continue his work in Florida at the team's spring training facilities, where he can face hitters from the Florida Complex League. The 27-year-old hasn't pitched since earlier this season due to right-shoulder issues. He probably isn't […]

Colton Cowser Sent Down Monday

The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfield prospect Colton Cowser to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and reinstated outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Cowser, Baltimore's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, really struggled in his first taste of big-league pitching, going 7-for-61 (.115) with no home runs, four RBI and […]

Diamondbacks Option Jake McCarthy To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Monday and recalled outfielder Kyle Lewis from the minors in a corresponding move. Lewis is serving as the designated hitter for Arizona and is batting fifth in the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The 26-year-old McCarthy has a career-high […]

Mike Yastrzemski Suffers A Setback

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) suffered a setback with his hamstring injury while running the bases over the weekend, according to the team. Yastrzemski is going to give his hamstring another week of rest to see how it responds. The 32-year-old has been out with his hamstring ailment since late July and will […]

Anthony Rizzo To Have More Testing Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (concussion) will head back to New York for more testing on Tuesday, but he said he feels like he's progressing from concussion issues. Rizzo did some light agility work in the outfield on Monday and walked at an incline on a treadmill. If the 34-year-old left-handed slugger gets […]

Kris Bryant To Stay In A Splint For A Couple More Weeks

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) had another X-ray on his fractured left index finger on Monday, and it still showed a fracture. Bryant will remain in a splint for a couple more weeks. He's been on the injured list since July 22 and will remain there for a while longer. It's more bad news […]

Brandon Lowe Starting On The Pine

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe will start Monday's game on the pine against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are using right-hander Ryan Walker as an opener, but left-hander Sean Manaea will come out of the bullpen for the Giants as their bulk reliever. Isaac Paredes will start at the keystone and hit […]

Josh Lowe To Start On The Bench Against Giants

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Monday as the team takes on the San Francisco Giants. The Rays are going with a right-handed-heavy lineup with left-hander Sean Manaea set to serve as the bulk reliever for San Fran after right-handed opener Ryan Walker. With Lowe starting on the […]

Luke Raley Sitting On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the start of a series against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are using right-hander Ryan Walker as an opener, but lefty Sean Manaea will work as the bulk pitcher out of the bullpen. Harold Ramirez is serving as […]