Kenley Jansen Confident He Can Avoid Injured List

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (hamstring) said he's feeling good on Thursday and will see how his injured hamstring feels in the coming days. He sounded confident that he will avoid a trip to the injured list and wants to be out there at this critical juncture of the season. It's good that Jansen […]

Jake Fraley Close To Rehab Games

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) has joined Triple-A Louisville for a series of workouts, and if that goes well, he is scheduled to play a pair of minor-league rehab games from Aug. 29-30 before a potential activation from the injured list. Fraley is attempting to return from a stress fracture in his left fourth […]

Jonathan India To Begin Running

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) took batting practice at Angel Stadium on Tuesday and then left to continue working out at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. He was scheduled to start running on an anti-gravity treadmill, which will enable him to not put pressure on his left foot while resuming a […]

Adam Duvall In The Lineup Against Astros

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (foot) is starting in left field and batting cleanup for the Red Sox on Thursday against Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France. Duvall fouled a ball off his right foot in Wednesday's game and was limping around the bases after hitting a go-ahead home run late in the game, but […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In Thursday's Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (finger) is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup on Thursday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello. Alvarez slammed his left index finger in a door at home and missed the last two games, but he's back in there on Thursday and should be […]

Stone Garrett Goes On Injured List With Fractured Fibula

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Stone Garrett (leg) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a fractured left fibula and recalled infielder Jeter Downs from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. It's a tough break for Garrett, who had to be carted off the field on Wednesday night against the New York Yankees after […]

Keibert Ruiz Scratched With Light-Headedness

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees after feeling light-headed. Ruiz took a foul tip off his mask in Wednesday's game, so he could be dealing with concussion symptoms. With Ruiz out, Riley Adams will do the catching and hit seventh against Yankees right-hander Michael King. […]

Vikings Release N'Keal Harry

The Minnesota Vikings released former New England Patriots first-round wide receiver N'Keal Harry on Thursday. Harry, the 32nd overall pick by the Patriots in 2019 out of Arizona State, has turned out to be a bust in the NFL to this point. He spent last season with the Chicago Bears but only played in seven […]

Broncos Restructure Mike Purcell's Contract

The Denver Broncos restructured defensive tackle Mike Purcell's contract on Thursday and moved $1.25 million to playing-time incentives. Purcell was scheduled to make $3.5 million in salary and per-game roster bonuses this year, but that number will now be at $2.25 million, with the other $1.25 million tied to performance bonuses, starting at 25 percent […]

Browns Waive Kellen Mond

The Cleveland Browns waived quarterback Kellen Mond on Thursday. Mond had a solid performance in the Hall of Fame game back in early August to kick off preseason action, but apparently it wasn't enough to earn him a roster spot in Cleveland as QB depth behind Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs. Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson […]

Josh Allen Will Play In Final Preseason Game

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that quarterback Josh Allen and the starters will play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Chicago Bears. Allen worked three series in the second preseason game last Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers and went 7-for-10 for 64 yards without a touchdown or interception. Nothing really stood […]

Allen Lazard Dealing With AC Joint Injury

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint injury. He will be able to play in Week 1 but won't practice on Thursday, and his status for the preseason finale on Saturday against the New York Giants is unclear, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The 27-year-old will most […]

Giants Acquire Isaiah Simmons From Cardinals

The New York Giants acquired safety Isaiah Simmons from the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft, according to a source. The Cardinals took Simmons eighth overall in the 2020 draft out of Clemson, and he recorded 258 tackles (181 solo), 7.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 11 […]

Anthony Richardson To Start In Preseason Finale

Unlike last week, the Indianapolis Colts will play first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson in the preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. The Colts feel that the fourth overall pick in this year's draft could use some more repetitions this week after just eight total pass attempts in 11-on-11 drills this week. Richardson could […]

Tua Tagovailoa To Play In Preseason Finale

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Thursday that the plan is to play quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the starters "more than a series but less than a half" in the preseason finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. Tagovailoa went 5-for-7 for 61 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in his preseason […]

Mike Trout Going Back On Injured List

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is going back on the 10-day injured list and won't do any baseball activities for 10 days. General manager Perry Minasian is hoping that Trout will be able to return before the end of the season. Coupled with the news that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will miss […]

Shohei Ohtani Has Torn UCL, Won't Pitch Again This Year

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow and won't pitch again this season. Ohtani was removed from his start early in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday due to arm fatigue, but this is much worse news. The […]

Cooper Kupp Practices Again Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) had a great day overall in a joint training camp practice with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. Kupp is still one of the very best in the league and lined up everywhere and caught a bunch of passes. As expected, Kupp returned to practice this week for […]

Kenley Jansen Leaves Early With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (hamstring) left his appearance early on Wednesday against the Houston Astros due to right-hamstring tightness. Jansen was removed in the ninth inning after recording one out and was replaced by Nick Pivetta, who finished off the inning and eventually earned the win. Josh Winckowski came on and worked an […]

Tyquan Thornton Misses Practice Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton missed training camp practice on Wednesday with an undisclosed issue. It's unknown what Thornton is dealing with or how serious it is, but it's a pretty good bet he won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans. The 23-year-old second-rounder last year continues to compete […]

Chris Jones Willing To Hold Out Into Regular Season?

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones hinted on social media that he's willing to continue his holdout until Week 8 of the regular season because he "can afford it." It remains to be seen if Jones is just bluffing while posturing for a new long-term contract from the Chiefs. Head coach Andy Reid said […]

Giants Work Out William Jackson

The New York Giants worked out free-agent cornerback William Jackson at training camp on Wednesday. Jackson remains one of the top names still on the free-agent market with the start of the 2023 regular season quickly approaching. The Pittsburgh Steelers released Jackson back in March, and he's been looking for a new team ever since. […]

49ers Want Trey Lance To Play In Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he wants quarterback Trey Lance to come into the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers after Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold. The Niners named Darnold the backup to Purdy on Wednesday, leaving Lance to open the year as the third-stringer if they […]

Michael Brantley Playing In Back-To-Back Rehab Games

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter on Wednesday in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land for the second straight day "and we'll make a determination after today." Brantley played left field on Tuesday for Sugar Land and appears to be finally nearing […]

Robert Suarez Ejected For Illegal Substance Wednesday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins after crew chief Todd Tichenor said Suarez's left wrist area was "too sticky, very sticky, and he was ejected." Suarez argued that he used the regular amount of sunscreen he uses during day games, adding, "I definitely don't use […]

Mike Trout Out For Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) will miss the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds after he felt discomfort in his surgically repaired left hand in his return from the injured list on Tuesday. Trout is sitting out for both ends of the doubleheader on Wednesday, but the […]

Sam Williams Arrested On Weapons, Controlled-Substance Charges

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested on Sunday night on charges of possessing a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon in Frisco, Texas. He's being charged with alleged possession of marijuana, which is a low-level state felony, but the unlawful carrying of a weapon is classified as a misdemeanor. It's possible […]

Juwan Johnson Has Been A Favorite Target Of Derek Carr

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson, who led the team's pass-catchers with seven touchdowns in 2022, has become one of quarterback Derek Carr's most reliable targets during training camp. Carr is so high on Johnson's potential that he told his brother, David, to watch out for Johnson's fantasy football potential in July. "He's not […]

Khalil Herbert Still The Lead Back In Chicago

Chicago Bears running backs coach David Walker reiterated on Wednesday that running back Khalil Herbert is still the team's lead back in a committee approach in the backfield. "Khalil hasn't done anything to lose the job and then D'Onta Foreman and Travis Homer, you know, Trestan Ebner's been out a little bit, and Roschon Johnson […]

James Cook Has Improved All Around

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said that running back James Cook has shown progression on running strongly and powerfully and has also improved as a blocker during training camp this summer. Cook is already entering the 2023 campaign as the team's lead back, but improving as a blocker could keep him on the field […]