Bailey Zappe The Clear Backup In New England

With New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looking much more comfortable running the offense this offseason after last year's disappointment, second-year backup Bailey Zappe was clearly in the backup role during offseason practices. He rarely worked with the starting offensive line. However, Zappe may have the upper hand on Jones with his ability to hit […]

Mac Jones' Command As A Field General Has Improved

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' confidence running the offense is returning after a disappointing sophomore year in 2022. Patriots.com's Evan Lazar writes that Jones' command as a field general at the line of scrimmage is light years ahead of where it was last year. He's already making pre-snap adjustments to protections and routes with […]

SirVocea Dennis Impressing The Coaching Staff

Tampa Bay Buccaneers reserve inside linebacker K.J. Britt has been overshadowed by rookie fifth-rounder SirVocea Dennis during offseason workouts. Dennis has made standout plays in coverage, including two pick-sixes and some pass breakups in rookie minicamp and organized team activities that were open to the media. Britt had his moments during mandatory minicamp as well. […]

Dee Delaney Has Been Starting At Nickel Corner

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have three defensive backs vying for the starting nickelback job this year that has been vacated with Antoine Winfield Jr. moving back to free safety. Veteran Dee Delaney has been the starter throughout the offseason program, and he's seen game action at nickel, outside cornerback and safety in his career. Sixth-round […]

Ryan Jensen Impresses At Minicamp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen (knee), who missed all of last year with a serious knee injury, looked impressive while running and doing work on the blocking sleds during the team's recent mandatory minicamp practices. Jensen tore three ligaments in his knee, but he was able to avoid surgery and eventually was active in […]

Aaron Stinnie Works At Minicamp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Aaron Stinnie (knee) was able to do some running and work on the blocking sleds without any signs of a limp during the team's mandatory minicamp practices. It's notable after Stinnie missed all of last season with a torn ACL and MCL that he suffered in a preseason game against […]

Chuck Clark Suffers Torn ACL

Further testing has confirmed that New York Jets safety Chuck Clark (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL during offseason practice earlier this month, according to sources. The Jets signed former Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos after Clark got hurt, and Amos will now likely step into a prominent role in New York's secondary with […]

Victim Willing To Press Charges Against Tyreek Hill

The victim in an alleged assault involving Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is willing to press charges, according to a new Miami-Dade Police report that details the incident. Although the incident report doesn't name Hill or the alleged victim, officers described the incident as an argument that turned physical. The incident report claims it […]

Garrett Crochet Receives Cortisone Shot, Out 2-3 Weeks

Chicago White Sox left-handed reliever Garrett Crochet (shoulder) received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder on Wednesday, and the team's lead doctor estimates a two- to three-week absence before Crochet is back to game action. The 24-year-old southpaw was put on the injured list for the second time this year with left-shoulder inflammation. Barring […]

Logan O'Hoppe Doing Light Throwing

Los Angeles Angels rookie catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) started doing some very light throwing on Wednesday after having surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. However, he's still not catching the throws back with his left arm. O'Hoppe has a long ways to go in his recovery, but the 23-year-old is still holding out hopes that he […]

AJ Smith-Shawver To Make Next Start Friday

With the Atlanta Braves game against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies being postponed on Wednesday, Braves rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will have his next start pushed back to Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Bryce Elder will take the hill for the series finale on Thursday against the Phillies, while Jared Shuster and Charlie Morton will go […]

Casey Schmitt Back In Lineup Against Padres

San Francisco Giants rookie infielder Casey Schmitt (arm) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. Schmitt is starting at second base and is batting ninth in the lineup. The 24-year-old sat out the last two games after getting hit by a pitch in the arm […]

Yasmani Grandal Dealing With Knee Soreness

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) was scratched from Wednesday night's lineup against the Texas Rangers due to right-knee soreness. He is considered day-to-day. Seby Zavala drew the start behind the dish and was in the nine-hole against Rangers left-hander Martin Perez. The White Sox have a day off on Thursday, so hopefully Grandal […]

Phillies-Braves Game Postponed

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up at some point in September. Right-hander Aaron Nola was scheduled to pitch for the Phillies, while rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was slated to toe the rubber for the Braves […]

Will Brennan Injured Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (shoulder) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Oakland Athletics after apparently injuring his shoulder while making a diving catch in the fourth inning. We should have an update on the exact nature of Brennan's injury before long, so make sure to check back for more details. He was […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hopes To Return Thursday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres, but he said he's feeling better and is hoping to return to the lineup on Thursday. He could also be available off the bench as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday. The 29-year-old […]

No Charges Filed Against Tyreek Hill For Boat Incident

Miami police completed their investigation into Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and no charges have been filed. Hill reportedly boarded a boat without permission, leading to the alleged incident that he struck a marina employee. Boat employees told police that Hill said, "I can buy you and the boat." This doesn't put Hill in […]

Sam Darnold May Be Ahead Of Trey Lance

As long as San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) is healthy, he's going to be the team's starting quarterback in 2023 after his impressive rookie season. But ESPN's Adam Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday that his guess going into training camp is that Sam Darnold has the edge on the […]

Michael Grove Called Up To Start Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Michael Grove from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday and placed right-hander Shelby Miller (neck) on the injured list in a corresponding move due to neck pain. Grove will make the start on Wednesday against the crosstown Los Angeles Angels. Not many fantasy managers will be brave enough to stream […]

Carlos Rodon To Make His Next Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Somerset. Rodon is encouraged with how he's feeling on Wednesday after making his first rehab start for Somerset on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old All-Star southpaw gave up a run while striking out five in three innings […]

Jordan Walker Dealing With Illness

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker (illness) is dealing with a bit of an illness, according to manager Oliver Marmol, which is why he wasn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. And with the Cardinals not playing again until Saturday in London against the division-rival Chicago Cubs, there's a […]

Tim Anderson Still Not Playing

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (shoulder) remains out for the White Sox on Wednesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Anderson will be missing his fourth straight game, although he did appear as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should continue to consider Anderson day-to-day. In his absence on Wednesday, Elvis Andrus will again man […]

Michael Taylor Returns To Lineup Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Taylor (head) is back patrolling center field and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Wednesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Whitlock. Taylor missed the last two games after being hit in the head by a pitch, but he managed to avoid a concussion and will […]

Yankees Resting Giancarlo Stanton Against Mariners

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton will not start on Wednesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners. It's a good time for Stanton to take a day off, as he's gone hitless with seven strikeouts in 11 at-bats in his last three games. The 33-year-old All-Star slugger has six home runs in only 26 games […]

Brent Rooker Sitting Against Guardians

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker will take a seat on the bench on Wednesday as the team faces the Cleveland Guardians. Rooker has been a nice story for the last-place A's this year, but he's fallen on hard times of late and has gone 11-for-51 (.216) with two home runs, six RBI, three doubles and […]

J.P. Crawford Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. It's not a surprise after he was forced from Tuesday's game early due to a right-shoulder contusion. However, the good news is the 28-year-old's X-rays came back negative, so he's considered day-to-day and could return […]

Miguel Cabrera Getting A Breather Against Royals

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera will get the day off on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals in the series finale. The future Hall of Famer started seven of the team's last eight games and will take a regular day of rest in what is his final MLB season. The 40-year-old isn't of any […]

Bryan Reynolds Out Again Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday for the second straight day against the visiting Chicago Cubs. Reynolds is dealing with a tight lower back, although the Pirates aren't too worried right now that he'll need to go on the injured list. Fantasy managers should consider the 28-year-old […]

Andrew McCutchen Out With Sore Elbow

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that outfielder Andrew McCutchen (elbow) is dealing with a sore-right elbow and was given the day off on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs to manage it. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, so fantasy managers should consider the 36-year-old veteran to be day-to-day for now. He could […]

Jordan Walker Takes A Seat Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker will start Wednesday's contest against the Washington Nationals on the bench. It will be a regular day of rest for Walker, who is in the midst of a 13-game hitting streak. Over that 13-game stretch, he's gone 18-for-45 (.400) with four homers, three doubles, eight RBI, a stolen […]