Jose Abreu Dealing With Back Discomfort

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles because he's dealing with lower-back discomfort, according to manager Dusty Baker. Abreu will be evaluated when the team returns home this weekend. With Abreu out on Thursday, Jon Singleton is starting at first base and batting sixth […]

Chas McCormick Scratched With Bruised Knee

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that outfielder Chas McCormick (knee) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles due to a bruised left knee that he suffered while diving for a ball on Wednesday night. Baker said McCormick is "day-to-day." Mauricio Dubon will start in left field on Thursday and hit seventh against […]

Zach Wilson To Start Second Preseason Game

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will make the start for the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Robert Saleh. This should come as no surprise, as Aaron Rodgers isn't going to play until the final preseason contest. The 24-year-old Wilson went 3-for-5 for 65 yards in […]

Jordan Addison To Play In Preseason Opener

Despite an off-the-field incident early in training camp, Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round wide receiver Jordan Addison has impressed with his play on the field. The Vikings will rest many starters during the preseason opener on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said Addison will play. Quarterback Kirk Cousins said Addison […]

Greg Dulcich Listed As No. 2 Tight End

In the Denver Broncos' first unofficial depth chart of training camp released on Wednesday, tight end Greg Dulcich was surprisingly listed as the No. 2 behind Adam Trautman. "Adam is the one guy out here who does a good, solid job at blocking and he gives you some flexibility within the route tree," head coach […]

Miles Sanders Tweaks Groin, Unlikely To Play Saturday

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that running back Miles Sanders (groin) tweaked his groin in a joint practice with the New York Jets on Wednesday and is likely to be held out of the preseason opener on Saturday. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury for Sanders, and he may have been […]

Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs Won't Play In Preseason Opener

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that "most" of the starters will play in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts "give or take a quarter." However, that does not include quarterback Josh Allen or wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The Bills aren't going to take any chances with their two most […]

Anthony Richardson To Start Preseason Opener

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson will start the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. The Colts were alternating Richardson and Gardner Minshew with the first-team offense early in training camp as the two battled for the starting gig, but Richardson has started to […]

Garrett Wilson To Do Individual Drills Thursday

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (ankle) will do individual drills in training camp practice on Thursday, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Wilson suffered a minor low-ankle sprain at the beginning of training camp and has yet to return to team drills in practice out of an abundance of caution for the team's […]

Kyle Trask To Start Second Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told media members that quarterback Kyle Trask will start the team's second preseason game against the New York Jets. The Bucs have yet to name a Week 1 starter at QB between Trask and Baker Mayfield. Bowles is giving the more experienced option (Mayfield) the first start in […]

Merrill Kelly Leaves Early With Leg Cramp

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (leg) left his start early on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a right-leg cramp. Normally a leg cramp wouldn't be considered very serious, but Kelly just missed a month with a blood clot in his right calf. If this injury is related at all, it could send the […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Listed As Starter On First Depth Chart

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was listed as a starter on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp on Wednesday. This isn't really big news with Kadarius Toney (knee) injured and JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman moving on in free agency this offseason. The 28-year-old has been getting his fair share […]

Kenny Pickett To Start In Preseason Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will start Friday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pickett will start, but he's unlikely to play a ton in this one. The 25-year-old is entering his first full season as Pittsburgh's starting signal-caller, and he has been looking good in training camp this summer. He showed some flashes […]

Browns Sign Shelby Harris

The Cleveland Browns signed veteran free-agent defensive tackle Shelby Harris to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday after he visited with the team on July 31. Harris is a solid veteran presence that should pair nicely with Dalvin Tomlinson on the interior of Cleveland's defensive line this year. The former seventh-round pick of the Las Vegas […]

Trent Sherfield Receives Praise From Offensive Coordinator

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said that wide receiver Trent Sherfield has done a great job of learning things at training camp and that he adds a lot to the team's offense. Sherfield isn't going to be drafted in most fantasy leagues this fall, but the 27-year-old is a name to file away. He […]

Sam Howell To Start Preseason Opener

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will make the start in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Cleveland Browns, but it's unclear how much time the starters will get in that contest. It's not a surprise that Howell is getting the nod over veteran Jacoby Brissett, as Howell is the clear favorite to earn […]

Austin Cox To Serve As Opener Thursday

The Kansas City Royals will use rookie left-hander Austin Cox as their opener on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox, with rookie right-hander Alec Marsh serving as the bulk reliever. Cox will be making only his 16th major-league appearance in Thursday's series finale. The 26-year-old recently picked up his first career save and will now […]

Kris Bryant Still Has Splint On His Finger

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) wore a glove on his hand on Monday, but he continues to wear a splint on his fractured left index finger and has no idea when it will be removed. "They don't want me to move it at all," Bryant said. The veteran was hit by a pitch on […]

Chase Anderson Resumes Playing Catch

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Anderson (shoulder) had a productive catch session for the fourth straight day at a little over 90 feet on Monday. "It's starting to feel normal again," Anderson said. "The first couple of days, you don't want to feel pain, and after taking two weeks off it takes a bit to feel […]

Charlie Blackmon Resumes Full Baseball Activities

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) resumed full baseball activities on Monday and did so again on Tuesday after suffering a slight setback last week with his fractured right hand. Manager Bud Black said that he, Blackmon and the athletic training staff will meet to discuss the next step. Blackmon was close to starting a […]

Hunter Goodman Promoted To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies power-hitting prospect Hunter Goodman, the team's No. 13 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was promoted to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. The 23-year-old fourth-rounder hit 25 home runs and 24 doubles at Double-A Hartford to earn the promotion, and he celebrated his promotion with a grand slam in his Triple-A debut. He played first base […]

Edwin Diaz Still Has A Chance To Return This Year

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said, "He might make it," when discussing whether right-handed reliever Edwin Diaz (knee) will be available to pitch this year. Showalter said Diaz's rehab is going very well and that he's doing pitching-type baseball activities. There is an internal debate within the organization on the value of Diaz getting […]

Luis Robert Jr. Day-To-Day With Sprained Pinkie

Updating a previous report, Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (finger) was removed from Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees with a sprained pinkie finger on his right hand. X-rays came back negative and he's listed as day-to-day. Before leaving prematurely, Robert went 1-for-1 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen […]

Walker Buehler Throws Sim Game Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) faced live hitters in a simulated game for the first time on Wednesday since having his second Tommy John surgery last year. It's a big step for Buehler, who is hoping to return for the Dodgers before the end of the 2023 season. After facing live hitters, he'll […]

J.P. France Set To Start Saturday Against Angels

Houston Astros rookie left-hander J.P. France is the team's probable starting pitcher for this Saturday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. France was temporarily demoted to the bullpen recently after the team acquired Justin Verlander from the New York Mets at the trade deadline, and his last start came on July 31. Since then, he's […]

Rays Optimistic That Tyler Glasnow Will Start Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) played catch on Wednesday and that the team is "optimistic" that he will make his next start on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. However, the Rays probably won't know for sure until Saturday morning. The 29-year-old was scratched from his last scheduled start […]

Cedric Mullins Could Return On Friday

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) will play another minor-league game with Double-A Bowie on Wednesday, and he could rejoin the team for the start of their road trip on Friday against the Seattle Mariners. Mullins will likely play in his fourth and final rehab game on Wednesday, barring a […]

A's Calling Up Prospect Lawrence Butler

The Oakland Athletics are calling up first baseman/outfielder Lawrence Butler from the minors on Wednesday, according to a source, and he will join the team in Washington D.C. Butler is the club's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he'll get his first call to the big leagues in 2023 after hitting a combined .284/.350/.475 […]

Rangers Call Up Julio Pablo Martinez

The Texas Rangers called up Cuban outfielder Julio Pablo Martinez from the minors on Wednesday, according to sources. Martinez will join the team in Oakland on Wednesday evening and will be activated on Friday in San Francisco. He spent five seasons in the minors after signing in 2018 for $2.8 million. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger […]

Josh Jung Has Surgery Wednesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (thumb) underwent successful left-thumb surgery on Wednesday to install a plate and screws to stabilize his thumb fracture. The plan is for Jung to stay with the team and rehab with the expectation that he will be able to return before the end of the season. With the 25-year-old […]