C.J. Stroud Encouraged By His Progress

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, the second overall pick in this year's draft, got off to a fast start during offseason workouts and was encouraged by his progress. He's the leading candidate to become the team's starter as he competes with veteran Davis Mills this summer in training camp. The two-time Heisman Trophy finalist […]

Darnell Mooney "Ready To Roll" For Training Camp

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle) appears to be fully recovered from his ankle injury with training camp just over two weeks away. "I'm feeling good. I'm ready to roll," Mooney said. He played in just 12 games in 2022 due to his injury, finishing with 40 catches for 493 yards and two touchdowns. […]

Malik Willis' Roster Spot Not Guaranteed

TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt writes that Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis' roster spot isn't guaranteed heading into training camp, even with the new NFL rule allowing for a third QB to dress on game days. Ryan Tannehill and rookie Will Levis will be on the 53-man roster because Tannehill is the starter, and Levis was the […]

Larry Rountree III On The Roster Bubble

Los Angeles Chargers running back Larry Rountree III made the active 53-man roster to open the regular season last year, but he was waived on Aug. 31, a day after final cuts, to make room for Sony Michel. Rountree spent the season going back and forth between the practice squad and active roster, and he […]

Easton Stick Has Backup Job Locked Down

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick has the backup job locked down behind starter Justin Herbert. The Athletic's Daniel Popper doesn't see rookie Max Duggan challenging Stick for the backup job this summer in training camp. NFL owners approved a new bylaw for 2023 that allows teams to designate an emergency third QB on game […]

Rams Tried To Trade Matthew Stafford

The Los Angeles Rams "tried to trade" quarterback Matthew Stafford this offseason, according to Michael Lombardi on the Pat McAfee Show. "Before his option bonus was kicking in the Rams attempted with a lot of effort to move Matthew Stafford. Any team could've had him," Lombardi said. While the Rams may have attempted to trade […]

Ja'Whaun Bentley Continues To Improve

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, who recently signed a two-year contract extension that includes $9 million guaranteed, ranks second among 89 linebackers with a 39.5 percent run-stop win rate since 2018, according to ESPN analytics. His production in coverage, which was viewed as a weakness when he entered the NFL, has steadily evolved. According […]

Titans Being More Aggressive On DeAndre Hopkins

Both the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans have made offers to free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, but the Titans have been more aggressive to this point, according to sources close to the situation. However, Hopkins hasn't been in a rush to sign as he leaves open the possibility of another team entering the mix, […]

Jake Fraley, Will Benson Sitting Against Lefty

Cincinnati Reds outfielders Jake Fraley and Will Benson are not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against a left-handed pitcher as the team faces the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and southpaw Wade Miley. Nick Senzel is starting in right field and batting seventh, while Spencer Steer will get the start in left field and hit […]

Josh Jung Goes Deep Twice In Loss To Nationals

Texas Rangers rookie third baseman Josh Jung went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored in the team's 8-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Jung now has 19 home runs in his first full MLB season, which currently leads all rookies. The 25-year-old right-handed slugger also has hits in […]

Sean Murphy On The Bench Against Rays

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays in the final game of the first half of the season. Murphy is getting a rest day, but not because he hasn't been producing at the plate. The 28-year-old backstop is off to a great start in […]

Edward Olivares Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed outfielder Edward Olivares (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday (retroactive to July 8) with a mild left-oblique strain. In corresponding moves, the Royals also reinstated left-hander Ryan Yarbrough from the injured list, recalled infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from Triple-A Omaha and designated left-hander Amir Garrett for assignment. With Olivares' […]

Orioles Reinstate Ryan Mountcastle From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated infielder Ryan Mountcastle (illness) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned left-hander Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Mountcastle isn't playing in the first-half finale on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, but he's back with the big-league club after missing extended time due to vertigo. The […]

Jose Alvarado Lands On 15-Day Injured List Again

The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 7) with left-elbow inflammation before Sunday's game and recalled right-hander Andrew Bellatti from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. It's a blow to Philadelphia's bullpen, but there's a chance that Alvarado will only have to miss three […]

Bryce Harper Missing From Sunday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper (elbow) is not starting on Sunday against the Miami Marlins after having to leave Saturday's game early after he was hit by a pitch on his surgically repaired right elbow. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative on the 30-year-old, and with the All-Star break coming up next week, Harper may […]

Alex Verdugo Resting In First-Half Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup against the visiting Oakland Athletics in the final game of the first half of the season on Sunday. Verdugo will get a day of rest after starting the team's last 11 games. He'll finish the first half of 2023 with a strong .290 […]

Jake Rogers Grabs Some Rest Saturday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers will take the day off on Saturday with the team facing the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. With Rogers starting on the bench, Eric Haase is behind the plate and will hit seventh in the batting order against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Rogers is hitting just over the Mendoza Line […]

Corbin Carroll Has Two Hits, Two Steals Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll proved on Friday in a 7-3 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates that he's healthy after another injury scare with his shoulder on Thursday. Carroll managed to go 2-for-5 with an RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scored. This should further ease any fantasy managers' concerns they may have […]

Ha-Seong Kim Day-To-Day With Jammed Toe

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) is day-to-day with a jammed right big toe after he kicked a water cooler on Friday that he thought was empty in the dugout stairwell. "I take full responsibility of the play I made and then also the mistake I made," Kim said. "In the future that's not […]

Joey Meneses Goes Deep Twice In Loss To Rangers

Washington Nationals first baseman Joey Meneses provided all of the team's runs in the 7-2 loss to the visiting Texas Rangers on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs while serving as the designated hitter. Meneses isn't really known for his power, as the two homers brought his season total to four, and the […]

Abner Uribe Called Up By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers called up right-handed pitching prospect Abner Uribe from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. He's listed as the team's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and will get his first taste of the majors after sporting an impressive 1.96 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, seven saves, 16 walks and 41 strikeouts in 23 innings over 22 […]

George Springer Goes On Paternity List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder George Springer on the paternity list on Saturday and recalled outfielder Nathan Lukes from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Springer will miss the final two games of the first half of the season, but he'll be ready to roll next Friday for the start of the second half. […]

Cubs Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) with a left-heel contusion on Saturday and recalled infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Swanson will go on the shelf to close out the first half of the season after injuring his heel on […]

Austin Hays Returns To Lineup Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) is back in the starting lineup to face the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray on Saturday. Hays is starting in left field and hitting fifth in the batting order. It will be his first game action after sitting out the last five games due to a bruised left […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Embracing Offseason Hype

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is embracing the offseason hype surrounding the Lions after they narrowly missed the playoffs in 2022. Detroit is the betting favorite to win the NFC North in 2023 after finishing 9-8 last year and winning eight of their final 10 games. The 23-year-old had 106 catches […]

Rhamondre Stevenson The Clear-Cut Lead Back

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is the team's clear-cut lead back heading into training camp later this month. If the Patriots don't add another back after parting ways with James Robinson, Ty Montgomery would likely slot in as the third-down back with solid instincts and versatility to become a safety blanket in the […]

Jordan Montgomery Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jordan Montgomery (hamstring) left his start early on Friday against the Chicago White Sox due to a right-hamstring injury, according to the team. Montgomery made it through 4 1/3 frames, allowing an earned run on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out five to […]

Tyler Glasnow Leaves Early Due To Hand Cramping

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow left his start early on Friday against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to cramping in his left, non-throwing hand. It's something that he has dealt with in the past, but it's nothing serious. Before departing early, Glasnow allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits (one homer) while walking […]

Jose Urquidy To Face Hitters Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will face live hitters again on Sunday in a batting practice session. Urquidy also faced live hitters on Tuesday, so the 28-year-old starter is getting closer to being cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment. He's been sidelined since May 1 with right-shoulder inflammation, so Urquidy is probably going to […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Goes Back On Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) back on the 10-day injured list on Friday and recalled right-hander Cody Bolton from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Hayes just returned from a short stint on the 10-day injured list due to lower-back inflammation on Thursday and went 0-for-3 with a walk and two […]