Kendrick Bourne Finding His Stride In Camp

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has stacked a couple of strong training camp practices this week, and the veteran wideout appears to be finding his stride in offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien's scheme. Things might be slowing down for quarterback Mac Jones as well, as his recognition of blitzes seems to be more clear […]

Tee Higgins Being Limited As A Precaution

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (leg) came down "awkwardly" on his leg during training camp practice on Monday, but it was "nothing major." Higgins was able to jog off the field but didn't return to practice due to an abundance of caution. Because of ongoing contract talks between the team and Higgins, his participation […]

Gardner Minshew To Be Indy's Backup QB

The Indianapolis Colts named rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson as their starting QB on Tuesday, leaving veteran Gardner Minshew in the backup role. There was a chance that the Colts would go with the more experienced option in Minshew if they felt that Richardson needed a bit more development (mostly as a passer) before jumping […]

Jack Podlesny Competing With Greg Joseph

Minnesota Vikings undrafted rookie kicker Jack Podlesny is in a kicking competition with incumbent Greg Joseph at training camp. Joseph made all three of his attempts, including a 54-yard field goal, in the preseason opener last week against the Seattle Seahawks. Special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Podlesny will kick in Saturday's preseason contest against […]

Anthony Richardson Wins Starting QB Job

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced on Tuesday that rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson has won the starting QB job over veteran Gardner Minshew. The 21-year-old was taken fourth overall by the Colts in this year's draft, so it's not a total surprise that he'll begin as the starter under center right away in […]

Demario Douglas A Lock To Make Final Roster?

Patriots.com's Evan Lazar writes that he's about ready to call New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas a lock for the final roster heading into Week 1 of the regular season. Douglas has proven to be a dynamic route-runner who also brings a level of quickness and burst that the other receivers on the […]

Miles Sanders Still Out With Groin Injury

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) remained out of training camp practice on Monday with a groin injury. It's unlikely that he'll play in the second preseason game this week against the New York Giants on Friday. Sanders hasn't been on the practice field since suffering a groin injury in practice last Wednesday, and […]

Braves Put Ozzie Albies On 10-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed second baseman Ozzie Albies (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday night with a left-hamstring strain, according to manager Brian Snitker. The Braves will most likely bring up infielder Vaughn Grissom from the minors to take Albies' spot on the active roster, and he'll share playing time at second base […]

Zach Ertz To Come Off PUP List This Week

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed on Monday that tight end Zach Ertz (knee) will come off the Physically Unable to Perform list this week. "He's fired up," Gannon said about Ertz. The 32-year-old veteran has been cleared for football activities, so he should return to practice at training camp at some point this […]

J.K. Dobbins Looks Good In First Training Camp Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday, and he looked good in his first practice of training camp. Dobbins did individual drills and caught several passes out of the backfield. He had missed 14 practices and Saturday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles due to […]

Dalvin Cook At Least A Week From Practicing

New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is at least a week away from being able to practice at training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery in February. His arrival in New York will also be delayed due to the fact that he'll become a first-time father any day now. Gang Green is expected to […]

Bears Claim Mykal Walker Off Waivers From Falcons

The Chicago Bears claimed linebacker Mykal Walker off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons on Monday and waived linebacker Kuony Deng in a corresponding move. Walker was let go by the Falcons on Sunday, but it didn't take him long at all to find a new home during training camp. The 25-year-old was taken in the […]

Colts Sign Ronnie Harrison To One-Year Deal

The Indianapolis Colts signed former Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Harrison to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. The deal was confirmed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Harrison was taken in the third round of the 2018 draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars out of Alabama. The 26-year-old defensive back played two years in Jacksonville […]

Kyle Wright Throwing Live Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) has started throwing live batting practice, according to manager Brian Snitker. Wright will continue his work in Florida at the team's spring training facilities, where he can face hitters from the Florida Complex League. The 27-year-old hasn't pitched since earlier this season due to right-shoulder issues. He probably isn't […]

Colton Cowser Sent Down Monday

The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfield prospect Colton Cowser to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and reinstated outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Cowser, Baltimore's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, really struggled in his first taste of big-league pitching, going 7-for-61 (.115) with no home runs, four RBI and […]

Diamondbacks Option Jake McCarthy To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Monday and recalled outfielder Kyle Lewis from the minors in a corresponding move. Lewis is serving as the designated hitter for Arizona and is batting fifth in the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The 26-year-old McCarthy has a career-high […]

Mike Yastrzemski Suffers A Setback

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) suffered a setback with his hamstring injury while running the bases over the weekend, according to the team. Yastrzemski is going to give his hamstring another week of rest to see how it responds. The 32-year-old has been out with his hamstring ailment since late July and will […]

Anthony Rizzo To Have More Testing Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (concussion) will head back to New York for more testing on Tuesday, but he said he feels like he's progressing from concussion issues. Rizzo did some light agility work in the outfield on Monday and walked at an incline on a treadmill. If the 34-year-old left-handed slugger gets […]

Kris Bryant To Stay In A Splint For A Couple More Weeks

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) had another X-ray on his fractured left index finger on Monday, and it still showed a fracture. Bryant will remain in a splint for a couple more weeks. He's been on the injured list since July 22 and will remain there for a while longer. It's more bad news […]

Brandon Lowe Starting On The Pine

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe will start Monday's game on the pine against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are using right-hander Ryan Walker as an opener, but left-hander Sean Manaea will come out of the bullpen for the Giants as their bulk reliever. Isaac Paredes will start at the keystone and hit […]

Josh Lowe To Start On The Bench Against Giants

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Monday as the team takes on the San Francisco Giants. The Rays are going with a right-handed-heavy lineup with left-hander Sean Manaea set to serve as the bulk reliever for San Fran after right-handed opener Ryan Walker. With Lowe starting on the […]

Luke Raley Sitting On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the start of a series against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are using right-hander Ryan Walker as an opener, but lefty Sean Manaea will work as the bulk pitcher out of the bullpen. Harold Ramirez is serving as […]

Gary Sanchez Getting A Breather Against O's

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez will take a seat on Monday for the start of a series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Luis Campusano will do the catching for right-hander Yu Darvish while batting seventh against Orioles rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Sanchez hasn't been playing as regularly behind the dish with Campusano around, but […]

Charlie Blackmon Activated And Starting Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday and he's immediately in the starting lineup, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Blackmon is returning after a two-month stint on the injured list due to a fractured right hand, but he'll […]

Maikel Garcia Back In Lineup Against Mariners

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) is starting at third base and batting leadoff on Monday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. Garcia is feeling good enough to play on Monday after missing the team's last two games over the weekend. After playing in just nine games in his […]

Nolan Gorman Scratched With Tight Back

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics due to lower-back tightness. Taylor Motter will now play second base and bat ninth in the order against A's left-hander JP Sears. Back tightness has kept Gorman out before this year, so hopefully this doesn't develop into […]

Jonah Heim Gets A Breather Against Angels

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim will be given the day off on Monday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Heim just returned from the injured list due to a torn tendon sheath in his wrist on Sunday, so the Rangers are going to ease him back into starting catching duties. Mitch Garver will catch right-hander […]

C.J. Cron Still Absent On Monday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains out of action on Monday with the team taking on the division-rival Texas Rangers. Mike Moustakas will get the start at first base and will hit cleanup for the Halos against Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer. Monday will be the second straight game that Cron will start […]

DJ LeMahieu Back In Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Monday and is playing first base and batting sixth in the order against Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried. This will be LeMahieu's first action since being scratched from last Wednesday's lineup with a tight calf. The 35-year-old veteran infielder hasn't […]

Sean Murphy Retreats To The Bench

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is taking the day off on Monday against the visiting New York Yankees. Travis d'Arnaud is doing the catching and will bat fifth in the order against Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. Murphy continues to split playing time behind the dish with d'Arnaud in his first season in Atlanta. The former […]