Shohei Ohtani Leaves Start Early With Cramps

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani (hand, fingers) left his start early on Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners with cramping in his right hand and fingers. Cramps have plagued Ohtani a few times in recent weeks, although before he had been dealing with leg cramps. The good news is he's staying in the game […]

Yannick Ngakoue Signs One-Year Deal With Bears

The Chicago Bears signed top available free-agent defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to a one-year, $10.5 million deal on Thursday, including $10 million guaranteed. The deal was confirmed by his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Ngakoue has been great the last two years with the Las Vegas Raiders and Indianapolis Colts, totaling 19.5 sacks in 32 starts, although […]

Russell Wilson Looking More Mobile

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson was bigger weight-wise last year in his first year in Denver in what was the worst season of his career. But Wilson lost weight this offseason, and new head coach Sean Payton has allowed the signal-caller to scramble more in training camp practices. Now in better shape, Wilson could show […]

Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown Building Chemistry

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown had a close relationship dating back to their teenage years going already, which contributed to the star receiver hitting the ground running in his first year with the team in 2022 (88 catches, 1,496 yards, 11 TDs). Hurts said the two have been working on […]

Walker Buehler On "The Verge" Of Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow), who is trying to come back from Tommy John surgery, is "on the verge" of starting a minor-league rehab assignment. However, Roberts isn't ready to pinpoint a specific date. The Dodgers are hoping to have Buehler back as a starter in September. The […]

Clayton Kershaw Expected To Return To Rotation Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Clayton Kershaw's (shoulder) simulated game on Thursday went well. He will throw a bullpen session in a few days and should return to the team's starting rotation next week. Kershaw hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since June 27 due to left-shoulder inflammation, but it sounds as […]

J.D. Martinez Likely To Return On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is likely to return to the starting lineup this Saturday against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to manager Dave Roberts. Martinez hasn't played since Sunday due to left-hamstring tightness, but he's going to avoid the injured list and return this weekend after a bit of rest […]

Rich Hill To Make Padres Debut Sunday Against Old Team

Left-handed veteran Rich Hill is set to make his debut for the San Diego Padres this Sunday against one of his old teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres landed Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi from the Pittsburgh Pirates at Tuesday's trade deadline. The 43-year-old southpaw is mostly an innings-eater at this point […]

Jose Urquidy Could Pitch For Astros On Sunday

If Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy's (shoulder) bullpen session goes well, he could return from the injured list to take the ball on Sunday against the New York Yankees. We wouldn't recommend using Urquidy in DFS or season-long fantasy leagues in his first start back, though, since he has missed the last three months of […]

Justin Verlander To Return To Houston Rotation Saturday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that right-hander Justin Verlander will make his 2023 debut with the Astros on Saturday against the New York Yankees. Verlander is returning to the Astros after Houston acquired him from the New York Mets at Tuesday's trade deadline for two of the team's top-five prospects. The 40-year-old future Hall […]

Brandon Drury Needs At Least Two More Rehab Games

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Brandon Drury (shoulder) will play in at least two more minor-league rehab games. The Angels want to see him swing without any hesitation. The hope was that Drury would be activated from the injured list in time to play on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but that didn't end up […]

Mike Trout Progressing To Tee Work

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is expected to progress to hitting off a tee as early as Thursday. Trout had previously taken dry swings on Monday and Tuesday. Manager Phil Nevin said Trout's ramp-up should be pretty quick once he starts hitting a baseball. The 31-year-old had surgery on July 5 after fracturing […]

Shane McClanahan Will Go On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays don't have a definitive diagnosis on left-hander Shane McClanahan (forearm) and he'll undergo more imaging and get additional options, but he will end up going on the injured list during that process. It comes after McClanahan was forced from his start on Wednesday against the New York Yankees after he felt […]

Diontae Johnson Shining At Training Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been quietly shining through one week of training camp and seems to have corrected a big issue from last year. Johnson has pretty much been the most productive receiver in Steelers team periods so far. The 27-year-old former third-round selection in 2019 has been making some nice contested […]

Puka Nacua In The Running For No. 3 Role

Alongside Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell, rookie Puka Nacua is believed to be in the competition for the No. 3 receiver role behind Cooper Kupp (hamstring) and Van Jefferson (knee). Nacua had a significant workload in the spring during organized team activities despite his rookie status, and nothing has changed in training camp […]

Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery To Form Two-Headed Monster

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell envisions a "two-headed monster" at running back this year with rookie first-rounder Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Detroit had a top-five rushing attack in 2022 with D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, but they've replaced them with Gibbs and Montgomery. Gibbs became the team's highest-drafted RB (No. 12 overall) since […]

Kenneth Walker III Hasn't Returned To Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (groin) has not yet returned to training camp practice as of Thursday. Meanwhile, rookie Zach Charbonnet (shoulder) has returned after missing only three practices. The Seahawks are going to take it slowly with Walker, who figures to lead the backfield in touches in 2023 as long as he's […]

Tutu Atwell Competing For No. 3 Receiver Job

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua are likely competing in training camp for the No. 3 wideout role behind Cooper Kupp (hamstring) and Van Jefferson (knee). Nacua saw a significant workload in the spring despite his rookie status, and that hasn't changed. He'll vault into an even larger role over […]

Aaron Rodgers Could Play In Preseason Finale

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not play in the team's first preseason contest in the Hall of Fame game on Thursday against the Cleveland Browns, but he could play in the preseason finale against the New York Giants on Aug. 26. Zach Wilson will get the start on Thursday against the Browns. Rodgers […]

Cardinals Work Out Marlon Mack

The Arizona Cardinals worked out free-agent veteran running back Marlon Mack at training camp on Thursday. The Cardinals could use some more backfield depth behind starter James Conner entering the 2023 campaign, as right now all they have is Corey Clement, Keaontay Ingram, Ty'Son Williams and rookie Emari Demercado at the position. Mack finished last […]

Dallas Keuchel Joins Twins Active Roster

The Minnesota Twins selected the contract of left-hander Dallas Keuchel from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday with right-hander Joe Ryan (groin) going on the 15-day injured list. A blast from the past, Keuchel will be making his first big-league start in 2023 when he gets into a game for the Twins, likely in a starting […]

Byron Buxton Still Out Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jorge Polanco is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, while Edouard Julien is at the keystone and hitting fifth against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Buxton remains on the bench after being scratched […]

Twins Put Joe Ryan On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Joe Ryan (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left-groin strain and selected the contract of left-hander Dallas Keuchel from the minors in a corresponding move. Ryan has fallen on hard times on the mound of late for the Twins, and his groin injury might be the […]

Brandon Woodruff Lined Up To Pitch Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is lined up to return from the injured list to pitch on Sunday in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Woodruff looked good on his minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin and Triple-A Nashville and he's ready to return to Milwaukee's starting rotation for the stretch run. The […]

Sal Frelick Returns To Face Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Sal Frelick (leg) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, starting in right field and batting fifth against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Frelick hit the outfield wall hard on Tuesday and sat out on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, but he'll be back in there on Thursday for the […]

Brian Anderson Back From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers activated third baseman Brian Anderson (back) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. In corresponding moves, right-hander Trevor Megill and infielder Abraham Toro were optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Anderson will return to Milwaukee after almost three weeks on the shelf with a back strain, but he won't be in the starting lineup […]

Anthony Rizzo Goes On Concussion Injured List

The New York Yankees placed first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head) on the concussion injured list on Thursday. Rizzo has been dealing with issues with his head since all the way back in late May after a collision with Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr., and it helps explain why he's been cold offensively over most of […]

Nolan Arenado Resting Against Twins

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is taking Thursday's game off against the visiting Minnesota Twins. With Arenado riding pine, rookie outfielder Jordan Walker will bat in the cleanup spot for the Cardinals against Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Taylor Motter is at third base and is batting in the nine-hole. It's a normal day […]

Elijah Mitchell Suffers Abductor Strain

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell is dealing with an abductor strain and will be out for around a week at training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Mitchell is no stranger to injuries early in his NFL career, but this one shouldn't put him in danger of not being ready for Week […]

Anthony Rizzo Sitting Again Against Houston

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo will start the game on the bench on Thursday against the visiting Houston Astros. Rizzo also sat out of Wednesday's game, but the Yankees are also facing a righty on the mound on Thursday in Cristian Javier. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger is in a funk at the […]