Kendre Miller Expected To Miss A Week Or Two

Scans on New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller's knee showed a minor sprain, according to a source. He is expected to miss a week or two of action in training camp and the preseason as a result. Miller suffered the knee sprain during the team's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on […]

Bijan Robinson Sits Out Preseason Opener

Atlanta Falcons rookie first-round running back Bijan Robinson was among several starters on offense that didn't play in the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Miami Dolphins. Robinson and the rest of the starters will make their preseason debut this Friday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Falcons took Robinson with the eighth overall […]

Elijah Moore To Be Used In A Variety Of Roles

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (rib) is going to be used in a variety of roles in his first year with the team in 2023. The Browns showed their hand right away in Friday's preseason game against the Washington Commanders. Moore lined up at receiver and also took a snap in the backfield, a […]

Mike Boone Looks Good In Preseason Opener

In last week's preseason opener against the New England Patriots, Houston Texans running back Mike Boone was decisive and fast and finished with 25 rushing yards on four carries. He also caught one pass for seven yards. His performance solidified his chances of earning the No. 3 RB job behind starter Dameon Pierce and top […]

Case Keenum Dealing With Leg Injury

Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (leg) didn't finish Saturday's training camp practice and also missed the majority of Sunday's practice while being seen with a sleeve on his left leg. It's unclear how serious Keenum's injury is, but the Texans did sign quarterback E.J. Perry to an undisclosed deal on Sunday to give the team […]

Melvin Gordon III On The Roster Bubble

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec believes Baltimore Ravens running back Melvin Gordon III is on the roster bubble with the regular season quickly approaching. Gordon has looked good in training camp and showed some juice in the preseason opener over the weekend, but rookie Keaton Mitchell's speed, elusiveness and return abilities make him an intriguing prospect. […]

Zach Ertz Cleared For Full Football Activity

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (knee) has been cleared for full football activity and is on track to start in Week 1, almost nine months after tearing his ACL and MCL, according to a source. The three-time Pro Bowler was on pace for 86 catches, 745 yards and eight touchdowns before injuring his knee […]

Sim Game Next On Tap For Carlos Rodon

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (hamstring) had a two-up bullpen session that went well on Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon will now head to Tampa from Miami and will throw a simulated game next week. Boone is hoping to get Rodon back from the injured list as soon as he's eligible to […]

Hunter Brown's Next Start To Be Skipped

The Houston Astros will skip right-hander Hunter Brown's next turn through the starting rotation and will start left-hander Framber Valdez and right-handers Cristian Javier and Justin Verlander in their upcoming three-game series against the Miami Marlins. Brown said he'll be available to pitch out of the bullpen in Miami, and if he doesn't pitch there, […]

Angels Reinstate Griffin Canning From Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated right-hander Griffin Canning (calf) from the injured list on Sunday and optioned left-hander Kenny Rosenberg to Triple-A Salt Lake following Saturday's game in a corresponding move. Canning's calf injury wasn't all that serious, as he was placed on the injured list back on Aug. 1. The 27-year-old right-hander is a […]

Tim Anderson Resting In Series Finale

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will take a seat on Sunday in the series finale against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Elvis Andrus will take over starting shortstop duties and will hit leadoff against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Not much at all has gone right for Anderson in 2023 after he made consecutive All-Star appearances […]

Luis Robert Jr. Still Out Against Brewers

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (finger) is still unable to play on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Oscar Colas is starting in center field and hitting seventh, while Gavin Sheets starts in right field and hits sixth in the lineup on Sunday against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Robert sprained his right pinkie finger […]

Jorge Soler Out For Second Straight Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler remains out of the team's starting lineup on Sunday as they take on the visiting New York Yankees. Soler isn't dealing with any injury as far as we know, but he was also out for rest purposes on Saturday. Josh Bell is serving as the designated hitter again and is […]

DJ LeMahieu Still Sidelined

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is still not playing on Sunday with the team taking on the Miami Marlins. LeMahieu is missing his fifth straight game this week with a sore right calf, but he's available to pinch hit on Sunday and should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. […]

Danny Jansen Returns On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (hand) is back in action on Sunday against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon, doing the catching and batting seventh in the order. Jansen will return after missing the last two games due to a bruised right hand that he suffered earlier this week when he was […]

Alec Pierce Goes Without A Catch Saturday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce failed to haul in his only target in Saturday's preseason opener on the road against the Buffalo Bills in a 23-19 loss. Pierce's failed connection with rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson near the goal line was a drop after it hit his hands. It was a tough first preseason […]

Kylen Granson Makes The Start In Preseason Opener

Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson got the start in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. Granson caught one of his two targets on the day for a 20-yard gain. The Colts were short on tight end depth in the preseason opener with Mo Alie-Cox, Jelanie Woods and Will Mallory all […]

Tyler Huntley Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (hamstring), who went to the locker room late in Saturday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, is dealing with a minor hamstring tweak, according to a source. It's not a big concern for Huntley moving forward. The 25-year-old looked good in his first game action on Saturday, going 8-for-11 for […]

Logan Thomas Not Practicing Sunday

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (calf) is not practicing on Sunday at training camp. Thomas was unable to play in the team's preseason opener on Friday and has missed the last week of camp with his injury. He's expected to be the team's top pass-catching option at the position again in 2023, but the […]

Anthony Richardson Throws A Pick In First Preseason Game

Indianapolis Colts rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson got the start in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills and finished his day 7-for-12 for 67 yards, no touchdowns and an interception. He also carried the ball twice for only seven yards. It was a tough test on the road for the 21-year-old […]

Justin Fields Throws Two Touchdowns In Preseason Opener

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields looked impressive in his first game action in 2023 in the team's 23-17 win over the visiting Tennessee Titans in the preseason opener on Saturday. Fields only attempted three passes, but he completed all three of them for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Fields' touchdowns came on a 62-yard completion […]

Joe Burrow Progressing On Schedule

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) had a throwing session before Friday's preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers for the first time since he suffered a strained right calf on July 27, and the team says he's progressing as expected. "I think things are good and he's progressing as he should," head coach Zac […]

Jorge Soler Resting Against Yankees

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler will start Saturday's game against the visiting New York Yankees on the bench. Josh Bell will get the start as the designated hitter and will bat second, with Yuli Gurriel starting at first base and batting seventh against Yankees right-hander Michael King. Soler has been swinging the bat well lately, […]

Jose Ramirez Begins Serving Suspension Saturday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has had his suspension reduced from three games to two, and he will begin serving his suspension on Saturday. Ramirez was appealing MLB's suspension for his involvement in a brawl with the Chicago White Sox last Saturday in which he dropped Tim Anderson with a right hook after a […]

Francisco Alvarez Sitting In First Game Of Doubleheader

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez will take a seat in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. With Alvarez on the bench, Omar Narvaez will do the catching and bat seventh against Braves right-hander Allan Winans. Alvarez will most likely get the starting nod behind the dish […]

Brandon Nimmo Battling Quad Injury, Out In Game 1

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (quadriceps) has been dealing with an unspecified injury near his left quadriceps muscle, which initially cost him time earlier this month. The Mets have been letting Nimmo play through the issue to an extent, but he's out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Atlanta […]

Justin Turner Returns To Boston's Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Turner is returning to the lineup for the first time since Monday while battling a bone bruise in his left heel since July […]

Danny Jansen Still Out Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (hand) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Alejandro Kirk will make another start behind the plate and will hit sixth in the batting order against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. Jansen was hit by a pitch on his hand on Thursday in […]

Denyi Reyes Making Spot Start In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

The New York Mets have called up right-hander Denyi Reyes from the minors in order to make a spot start in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. This will be only Reyes' second start for the Mets this year and only his third major-league start. In his only other start this […]

Francisco Lindor's MRI Is Encouraging, Could Be Available Saturday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor's (side) MRI results came back with "pretty good news, all things considered," according to manager Buck Showalter. Lindor isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves, but Showalter hasn't ruled out Lindor's availability for either game. Jonathan Arauz is making his […]