Durham Smythe Unlikely To Be A Primary Target

The Miami Dolphins like tight end Durham Smythe, but he's not exactly billed as a catch-volume player. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler's sense is that Smythe will be used as a do-it-all option and a trusted blocker, but not as a primary target in the passing game for the Dolphins in 2023. The team has also been […]

Dalvin Cook A Luxury Option For Miami?

The sense is that the Miami Dolphins would love to have free-agent running back Dalvin Cook, but they consider him a luxury item, much like the New York Jets. It has complicated the Dolphins' pursuit of Cook and suggests they aren't eager to enter a bidding war for his services. Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr. […]

Dawson Knox, Dalton Kincaid To See The Field Together Often

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday that the team will use more two-tight end sets in 2023. "We're gonna have Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox on the field at the same time," Beane said. "Kincaid is at his best when he's flexed out in that receiver role." […]

Kenneth Walker III Expected To See Bulk Of The Work

Assuming Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (groin) is ready for Week 1 of the regular season, the sense that ESPN's Dan Graziano gets is that Walker will be the starter and get the bulk of the work. Rookie Zach Charbonnet (shoulder) will also have a role, perhaps in the two-minute or four-minute offenses. […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Has Been The Star Of Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been the star of training camp so far while seemingly making a highlight-reel catch or two every day. "He looks like he's already been here for two, three years with the way he runs his routes and the way he's picked up the offense," fellow wideout […]

Rachaad White To See Heavy Workload

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White is an intriguing fantasy play going into the 2023 season. Tampa's offense values using multiple backs, with Chase Edmonds and Ke'Shawn Vaughn in complementary roles, but it's White's show. He will get a heavy rushing workload, and the team has been expanding his […]

Baker Mayfield Holds Momentum In QB Competition

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has held much of the momentum so far in training camp in the QB competition against Kyle Trask. Mayfield has command of the offense and is considered better-suited to run a Dave Canales offense, which features more play-action and throws on the move. However, Trask has come on strong […]

Brandon Nimmo Dealing With Quad Tightness

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (quadriceps) was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals with quadriceps tightness, according to manager Buck Showalter. Nimmo was held out of the lineup for the first time since early June after his quadriceps muscle tightened up on him during batting practice before the game. It […]

Michael Thomas Trending In The Right Direction

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas, who has played in just 10 regular season games out of the last 50 in the last three years due to ankle and toe injuries, is fully practicing without limits at training camp. However, he's not claiming to be completely 100 percent. "I feel like I'm trending in […]

Mac Jones Has Best Day Of Camp On Tuesday

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' best day of training camp practice came on Tuesday, finishing the day 7-for-10 in team drills with two touchdowns in a final red-zone period versus the top defense. None of his individual plays were highlights, but he showed progress in the new offense. It was the best showing of […]

Zack Moss Has Surgery Tuesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (arm) had surgery on his broken arm on Tuesday, according to a source. Moss will need around six weeks before he can return to action, which is right around Week 1 of the regular season. The 25-year-old finished last year with 334 yards and 4.8 yards per carry over […]

Cooper Kupp Leaves Practice Early Tuesday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (undisclosed) was forced to leave training camp practice on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. Kupp walked off the field with the athletic training staff. "He looked like he came up a little bit in a red-zone route. I just know they told me he was out for practice," […]

Framber Valdez Throws No-Hitter Against Guardians

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez became the first southpaw in franchise history to throw a no-hitter on Tuesday when he held the Cleveland Guardians to only one walk while facing the minimum 27 batters in a 2-0 win. Valdez only needed 93 pitches to finish the no-hitter, which is the 16th in Astros history and […]

Jared Walsh Outrighted To Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh cleared outright waivers on Tuesday and has accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake. Walsh was designated for assignment by the Halos at the end of last week, but the 30-year-old left-handed hitter will remain with the organization for now. Walsh was an All-Star just two years […]

Kolten Wong Designated For Assignment

Seattle Mariners executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Justin Hollander announced on Tuesday that the team designated infielder Kolten Wong for assignment. The team also recalled right-hander Trent Thornton from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned right-hander Juan Then and outfielder Taylor Trammell to Tacoma. Wong just could never get going this year in […]

Charlie Blackmon Not Ready To Go On Rehab Assignment

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) took part in pre-game activities on Monday and didn't feel that his right hand, which he fractured in June, was ready for game action in the minor leagues just yet on a rehab assignment. Blackmon was originally scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque this week, but […]

Michael Wacha Expected Back In Mid-August

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) faced hitters for the first time since going on the injured list with shoulder fatigue by tossing two "innings" in a simulated game against minor-leaguers at Petco Park on Monday. "Felt good, velo was there," manager Bob Melvin said. "We'll see how he feels (Tuesday). And we'll probably […]

Raiders Open to Restarting Contract Talks With Josh Jacobs

The Las Vegas Raiders are apparently open to restarting contract talks with running back Josh Jacobs with the hopes of getting him to rejoin the team. Jacobs hasn't signed his franchise tender and is holding out of training camp without a long-term extension this summer. It's also possible that Jacobs will continue his holdout into […]

Pirates Activate Ke'Bryan Hayes From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also recalled catcher Jason Delay from Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Vinny Capra from Indianapolis. Hayes won't immediately be back in Pittsburgh's starting lineup on Tuesday night, but he should be back in there on Wednesday. […]

Padres Land Garrett Cooper, Sean Reynolds From Fish

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and right-hander Sean Reynolds from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Ryan Weathers. Cooper will give the Padres an upgrade at the designated hitter spot, and he can also spell left-handed-hitting Jake Cronenworth at first base against tough left-handed pitchers. The 32-year-old could […]

Jean Segura Traded To Guardians And Released

The Cleveland Guardians acquired infielder Jean Segura and infield prospect Kahlil Watson from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for first baseman Josh Bell, according to sources. Segura's stay in Cleveland didn't last long, though, as The Athletic's Zack Meisel reported the Guardians are releasing Segura. He's owed the rest of his salary this […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Hopes To Be Activated Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) has returned to Pittsburgh from his minor-league rehab assignment and is hoping to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday night or Wednesday. Given all the Pirates trades in recent days, there should be regular playing time available for both Hayes and rookie infielder Jared Triolo, […]

Trevor Story Might Not Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has pumped the brakes on shortstop Trevor Story's (elbow) return from the injured list this weekend. There's a chance Story makes his 2023 season debut this weekend, but either way, his minor-league rehab clock runs out on Aug. 9, so he'll be back next week one way or another. […]

Starling Marte Could Return Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is taking full batting practice in Kansas City on Tuesday. His return is imminent, but his activation from the injured list won't happen on Tuesday, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte is likely to return to the Mets on Wednesday. The 34-year-old veteran hasn't played since the middle […]

Griffin Canning Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Griffin Canning (calf) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 29) on Tuesday with right-calf tightness and recalled right-hander Victor Mederos from Double-A Rocket City in a corresponding move. Canning was scratched from his start on Monday against the Atlanta Braves with general soreness, but now he'll miss […]

Justin Turner Out With Injury Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (heel) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners and rookie right-hander Bryce Miller. Masataka Yoshida is serving as the designated hitter and batting third, while Jarren Duran starts in left field and bats leadoff against Miller. Turner left Monday's game early with a left-heel contusion, […]

J.D. Martinez Taking A Seat Against Oakland

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) will retreat to the bench on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. The Dodgers haven't revealed the results of Martinez's MRI exam after he was forced to depart Sunday's game early against the Cincinnati Reds with left-hamstring tightness, so fantasy managers should continue to consider the 35-year-old […]

Will Smith Starting For Dodgers Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday to face left-hander Ken Waldichuk and the Oakland Athletics. Smith is doing the catching and batting third in the lineup. X-rays came back negative for Smith after he was hit by a pitch in the left elbow of Sunday's series […]

Nolan Jones Returns For Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against San Diego Padres right-hander Pedro Avila after leaving Monday's game early with mild cramping. Jones is starting in right field and is hitting sixth in the batting order. In his first full big-league season, the 25-year-old left-handed hitter is batting an […]

Mike Evans Could Get A New Deal

Recent regimen changes have Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans feeling like he could play well into his 30s. He'll turn 30 this month, and he's entering the last year of his current deal with a $23.7 million salary cap hit. The sense out of Buccaneers training camp is that a new deal for […]