Mike Tauchman On Bench Against Southpaw

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman will get a day of rest on Wednesday with the team facing left-hander David Peterson and the New York Mets. Christopher Morel will serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff for the Cubbies. The 32-year-old Tauchman has been a key contributor for Chicago this year, but he's usually […]

Kyle Schwarber, Bryson Stott Resting Against Lefty

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and infielder Bryson Stott are both sitting out on Wednesday against left-hander MacKenzie Gore and the Washington Nationals. Trea Turner is the designated hitter and is batting leadoff, while Edmundo Sosa will start at shortstop and bat eighth for the Phils. Schwarber clubbed two home runs in the first […]

Tyler O'Neill Scratched From Lineup Again

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays for the second straight day due to left-knee tightness. Alec Burleson will now man left field and bat seventh in the order against Rays left-hander Jalen Beeks. O'Neill's disappointing 2023 campaign continues, […]

Max Kepler Returns Against Tigers

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (foot) is back in right field and is batting in the three-hole on Wednesday as he faces right-hander Alex Faedo and the Detroit Tigers. Kepler took the day off on Tuesday after he was hit by a pitch on his right foot during Monday's contest. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger is […]

Tyler O'Neill Returns For Wednesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, starting in left field and batting sixth against Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jalen Beeks. O'Neill will return after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with left-knee tightness. The 28-year-old Canadian has had another disappointing year after clubbing a career-high 34 home […]

Joey Wiemer Scratched With Stomach Virus

Milwaukee Brewers rookie outfielder Joey Wiemer (illness) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies due to a stomach virus, according to the team. Blake Perkins will take over in center field and will hit in the nine-hole against Rockies right-hander Chris Flexen. First baseman Carlos Santana is out sick for the second straight […]

Mike McGlinchey Out 2-3 Weeks With Knee Sprain

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) suffered a knee sprain in Tuesday's training camp practice and will miss two to three weeks. The injury could keep McGlinchey out for the entire preseason after he signed a big five-year, $85 million deal this offseason. McGlinchey still has time to be ready for the regular season […]

Deshaun Watson To Start Friday's Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson confirmed on Wednesday that he will start the team's preseason contest on Friday against the Washington Commanders. Watson was held out of last Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the New York Jets, and he's unlikely to play a ton in his first preseason action on Friday. The 27-year-old signal-caller […]

Jaylen Waddle Injures His Side Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (side) left training camp practice on Wednesday and walked into the locker room under his own power while being accompanied by trainers. Waddle left practice after making a catch during team drills and looked to be holding his side. We'll continue to give you more information when it becomes […]

Kyle Schwarber Homers Twice In First Game Of Doubleheader

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber had a big game in an 8-4 win over the visiting Washington Nationals in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. In Game 2, a 5-4 loss for the Phillies, Schwarber went 0-for-3 with two […]

Jesse Winker To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jesse Winker (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin next week. Winker has been well off the fantasy radar this year in Milwaukee, as he's hit just .199/.320/.247 with one home run, five doubles, 23 RBI and 16 runs scored in 197 plate appearances over 61 games for the […]

Jonah Heim Takes Batting Practice

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (wrist) took batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since he suffered a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop also caught a bullpen session. Manager Bruce Bochy said it's possible that Heim will face live pitching as early as Monday, and he could return […]

Carlos Santana Still Under The Weather

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Carlos Santana (illness) will miss his second straight game on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies due to an illness. Mark Canha will fill in at first base and bat third in the lineup against Rockies right-hander Chris Flexen. With the Brewers having a scheduled off day on Thursday, hopefully Santana […]

Justin Turner To Miss More Time

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) sat out on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals after missing four straight games last week due to a heel bruise he suffered on July 31. Turner went just 2-for-10 in the last three games and still isn't 100 percent. Manager Alex Cora said Turner will likely […]

Brendan Rodgers Out Of Rockies Lineup Again

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Harold Castro will take over the duties at second base and will hit sixth in the lineup against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. Rodgers will sit out for the second straight game due to a tight right […]

J.D. Martinez Going For MRI Exam

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is heading back to Los Angeles for an MRI exam, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, it sounds as though Martinez won't need a trip to the injured list. Roberts said the hope is that an injection knocks it out from being an issue for the rest […]

Giants Bringing Up Marco Luciano

The San Francisco Giants are bringing up infield prospect Marco Luciano from Triple-A Sacramento to the big leagues on Wednesday, according to sources. The Giants' No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will most likely take the roster spot of AJ Pollock, who left Tuesday's game early with a side injury. The 21-year-old Dominican infielder saw […]

Denzel Mims Returns To Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims (ankle), who missed training camp practice on Tuesday after rolling his ankle last week, is back at practice on Wednesday. After being acquired in a trade with the New York Jets this offseason, Mims is competing this summer for a roster spot in Detroit for the 2023 regular season. […]

Isaiah McKenzie Listed As No. 3 Receiver

On the Indianapolis Colts' first unofficial depth chart of training camp, wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie is listed as the team's third wideout, although he remains in competition with impressive rookie Josh Downs for the starting slot role in Indy. As always, fantasy managers shouldn't glean too much from unofficial depth charts, especially before the Colts […]

Calvin Austin III's Stock Is Rising

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III has had some inconsistency at training camp, but he has really improved since the start of camp and is showing the capacity to be the playmaker the Steelers envisioned he could be in last year's draft. Austin has made several big plays since the start of camp and […]

Anthony Richardson, Gardner Minshew Listed As Co-Starters On Depth Chart

Indianapolis Colts rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson and veteran Gardner Minshew are listed as co-starters on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise with both Richardson and Minshew still in competition for the starting gig under center while flip-flopping work with the first-team offense at […]

Sauce Gardner Dealing With Quad Injury

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (quadriceps) isn't practicing at training camp on Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury. Defensive end Carl Lawson (back) also isn't practicing. Gardner's injury doesn't appear to be very serious, but the Jets will be cautious with their shutdown corner before the team's second preseason game this weekend. The 22-year-old […]

Ravens, Broderick Washington Agree To Three-Year Deal

The Baltimore Ravens and defensive tackle Broderick Washington agreed to a new three-year, $17.5 million contract on Wednesday that includes $6.3 million combined in signing and option bonuses with $10 million total guaranteed, according to his agent, Evan Krakower. The former fifth-rounder out of Texas Tech in 2020 had by far his best season in […]

Dalton Kincaid Earning Josh Allen's Trust

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid continues to impress at training camp, making himself available through excellent route-running and movement skills for his size and capitalizing with effortless receptions while turning up field to look for more yards. Quarterback Josh Allen has shown complete trust in Kincaid when they're on the field together. The […]

Damien Harris Slowed By Knee Injury

Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris (knee), who has missed a combined 14 regular season games over the last three years due to injuries, was walking carefully around the sidelines at training camp on Monday with his helmet in his hands while not taking any repetitions in team drills due to a right knee injury. […]

Luke Schoonmaker Working His Way Back

Dallas Cowboys rookie tight end Luke Schoonmaker (foot) took part in a more full training camp practice on Tuesday and also caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Will Grier. Schoonmaker was finally activated from the Non-Football Injury list in camp on Monday and is starting to do more on the field just a day later. […]

Mazi Smith Is Fine

Dallas Cowboys first-round rookie defensive tackle Mazi Smith (knee) underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday after having dealt with knee discomfort in training camp. "He's fine," said a person familiar with the situation. Smith might miss some more time in camp this summer until he feels better, but the 22-year-old still has plenty of time […]

Zamir White Listed As No. 1 RB On Depth Chart

With Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs in the middle of a full-blown holdout, Zamir White is listed as the team's No. 1 RB on the first unofficial depth chart of training camp. Behind White, the Raiders have Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden, so the second-year back would likely be in line for a […]

J.D. Martinez Scratched On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is being scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to the same issue that caused him to miss time recently. Enrique Hernandez will take over the DH duties for Martinez. This is a concerning development for the 35-year-old slugger, and it could […]

Padres Call Up Jose Azocar

The San Diego Padres recalled outfielder Jose Azocar from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday and optioned infielder Matthew Batten to El Paso in a corresponding move. Azocar has played in 26 games for the Friars in 2023, going 12-for-51 (.235) with no home runs, two doubles, three RBI, six stolen bases and eight runs scored. […]