Zay Flowers Making Strong Early Impression

Baltimore Ravens first-round rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers is already impressing coaches and teammates early in training camp. On the field, he's made an instant connection with quarterback Lamar Jackson. "I'm just nothing but impressed with everything he's done," head coach John Harbaugh said about Flowers. "You get the feel like he's not a rookie; […]

Dameon Pierce Wants To Reach 1,000-Yard Mark

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce wants to reach the 1,000-yard rushing mark in 2023 after falling 61 yards short of the mark in 2022 in his rookie campaign. "The expectation is to cap 1,000 yards. That's a goal I have for myself," Pierce said. "That's what I expect from me. [Bobby] Slowik expects that. […]

J.K. Dobbins Still On The Sidelines

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (undisclosed) was still watching the team's training camp practice in workout clothes on the sidelines on Friday. The Ravens placed Dobbins on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp, but they've been tight-lipped about what his injury is. The 24-year-old voiced displeasure with his contract earlier […]

Jordan Akins Dealing With Leg Injury At Camp

Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins (leg) is missing his second straight day of training camp practice on Saturday with his leg in a sleeve. Akins has reunited with quarterback Deshaun Watson after the two played together with the Houston Texans, but he's currently not able to practice due to injury. The 31-year-old is excited […]

Ezekiel Elliott Visiting The Patriots

Two-time All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott is visiting with the New England Patriots on Saturday. This could impact the running back-needy AFC East, as well as the Dalvin Cook sweepstakes, since he and Elliott are considered the top backs available on the free-agent market. Elliott looked great in the videos he has posted recently of […]

Jeimer Candelario Says He's Fine

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) said he's fine after leaving Friday night's game early after a collision with New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil. Candelario was briefly worried when he felt something in his left shoulder, but he was able to swing in the cage after leaving and would have been able […]

Shohei Ohtani Leaves Again With Cramps

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (legs) left the game early for the second straight day on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to cramping in both of his legs. He will be re-evaluated on Saturday, according to manager Phil Nevin. While it's good news that Ohtani isn't dealing with a more serious […]

Jeimer Candelario Injures Shoulder Friday

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) was removed from Friday's game against the New York Mets early after colliding with infielder Jeff McNeil at second base. Candelario was in significant pain after the collision and was grabbing his shoulder while walking off with a trainer. The 29-year-old has frequently been mentioned as a trade […]

Joe Burrow Not Expected To Miss Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) might miss another preseason after straining his right calf in training camp practice on Thursday, but it doesn't sound as though he's in danger of missing Week 1 of the regular season against the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Zac Taylor said it will be several weeks before Burrow is […]

Nolan Schanuel Promoted To Double-A

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel, the team's first-round pick in this year's MLB draft, has already been promoted to Double-A Rocket City, according to sources. The 11th overall pick is rising rapidly in the team's system already after playing in just five combined games in the Arizona Complex League and Low-A Inland Empire. […]

Justin Wilson Reinstated From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated left-handed reliever Justin Wilson (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and moved left-hander Bennett Sousa (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Wilson is joining the Brewers and will be making his 2023 season debut when he gets into a game after having Tommy John surgery […]

Jose Urquidy To Make Final Rehab Start Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will make his fourth and final minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Corpus Christi. He made his third rehab start on Tuesday and tossed four scoreless innings and 53 pitches while striking out four and giving up just one hit. Before suffering from right-shoulder inflammation on April 30, […]

Brandon Crawford Should Return Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) received at-bats against a minor-league pitcher on Friday. He's feeling good and should return from the 10-day injured list to play on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox. Crawford's knee injury was never considered serious, leaving him in play to return from the injured list when eligible. The […]

Nick Lodolo Could Return In August

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) threw a side session on Friday and will need more bullpen sessions before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, but his target date for a return to the major leagues is now late August, moved up from September. The 25-year-old southpaw is no longer wearing a walking boot and has […]

Hunter Greene Hoping To Return On Aug. 20

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene's (hip) estimated return is set for Aug. 20. Greene is making progress after throwing a side session on Tuesday and a live batting practice session on Friday. The 23-year-old hard-throwing starter has a ways to go, though, as he's been on the shelf since the middle of June with a […]

Zach Eflin Plays Catch, Feels Better

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin (knee) said his left knee feels "10 times better" than it did on Thursday, a day after he was forced to leave his outing early against the Miami Marlins with left-knee discomfort. Playing catch on Friday went "better than expected," and he's "really optimistic" about continued improvement. However, it's […]

Nestor Cortes Making Another Rehab Start Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) is making another minor-league rehab start on Friday for Double-A Somerset. Manager Aaron Boone said the team will likely have Cortes throw in another rehab game before they activate him from the injured list. The 28-year-old southpaw made his first rehab start last Sunday and gave up a […]

Sixto Sanchez Throws Bullpen

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday in Florida and was scheduled to throw another 20 to 25 pitches on Friday. Sanchez experienced "slight shoulder soreness" after an extended spring training game and then threw a 20-pitch session in Florida on May 30 without any pain. After that, though, […]

Tommy Nance Starts Rehab Assignment

Miami Marlins right-hander Tommy Nance (shoulder) will toss an inning as he continues his minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday in the Florida Complex League. He threw two scoreless innings on Wednesday. He started a rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on May 12 and threw two scoreless innings with four strikeouts on 37 pitches, but he […]

Matt Barnes Moved To 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins right-hander Matt Barnes (hip) was moved to the 60-day injured list on Friday to make room for new reliever David Robertson, who the team acquired in a trade with the New York Mets. Barnes had left hip femoral acetabular impingement surgery on Tuesday and remains at home in Connecticut. He will do at-home […]

Avisail Garcia Continues Rehab Assignment At Triple-A

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) was scheduled to play nine innings in right field for Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday. He entered the day going 3-for-8 with three walks, a double, one home run, three RBI and two strikeouts in three games for Jacksonville since restarting his rehab assignment. He initially began a rehab assignment […]

Andrew Nardi Could Return On Tuesday

Miami Marlins left-hander Andrew Nardi (triceps) will continue his minor-league rehab assignment and throw one inning for Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday after tossing a scoreless frame on Tuesday. Manager Skip Schumaker said that Nardi could be activated from the injured list next Tuesday, Aug. 1. He's been on the injured list since the Fourth of […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Does Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) completed a full on-field workout and did running and outfield drills on Friday, July 28. Chisholm exited the team's series finale against the Atlanta Braves on July 2 with a left-oblique strain after he struck out in the sixth inning and has been on the shelf ever since. […]

Kyle Freeland Reinstated From Injured List

The Colorado Rockies reinstated left-hander Kyle Freeland (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and recalled right-hander Tommy Doyle from Triple-A Albuquerque. The Rockies also placed right-hander Chase Anderson (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 25) with right-shoulder inflammation. Freeland returns after a minimal stay on the IL and will make […]

Juan Soto In Starting Lineup Versus Rangers

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (finger) is starting in left field and batting third for the start of a weekend series on Friday against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Soto was set to undergo an MRI exam during the off day on Thursday for a right middle-finger injury that has been bothering […]

Willson Contreras Serving As DH Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (head) is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth for the Cards on Friday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski. Andrew Knizner is doing the catching and will hit eighth in the batting order. Contreras left Thursday's game early against the Cubs after Ian Happ's backswing caught him […]

Jonah Heim Lands On Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed catcher Jonah Heim (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 27) on Friday with a left wrist tendon strain. In corresponding moves, the team activated right-hander Josh Sborz (biceps) from the 15-day injured list, recalled outfielder Bubba Thompson from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned right-hander Owen White to Round […]

Jahan Dotson Extremely Confident Entering Second Season

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson told reporters on Thursday that he has "all the confidence in the world" heading into his second season in the NFL. The 23-year-old pass-catcher caught 35 of his 61 targets for 523 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games (10 starts) last year in his first season after being […]

Texans Not Ready To Name C.J. Stroud The Starter

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans remains in no rush to name rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud as the starting QB over Davis Mills this early in training camp, even though Stroud had a better day in practice on Thursday. "We'll see," Ryans said. "When the time comes for us to declare someone as a starter […]

Anthony Richardson Takes First-Team Reps Friday

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson took all 15 of the first-team repetitions on Friday during the team's second day of training camp practice. It was the opposite of Thursday, when Gardner Minshew took all of the first-team reps. Richardson went 3-for-5 passing and threw more down the field in 7-on-7 drills. Meanwhile, Minshew had […]