49ers' Depth Being Exposed?

Rival NFL executives are skeptical about the San Francisco 49ers' "ability to continue surrounding Brock Purdy with elite talent after they paid their QB this offseason," writes The Athletic's Jeff Howe. The Niners traded away wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., and the strength of the roster was built on high-end contracts. Howe goes on to […]

Jared Verse a Defensive Player of the Year Candidate?

Per The Athletic's Jeff Howe, one rival NFL executive predicts that Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse will be the league's best defensive player in 2025. Verse already won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2024 by totaling 66 tackles (36 solo), 4.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 18 QB hits, two forced fumbles and […]

Saints Excited About Kool-Aid McKinstry

The New Orleans Saints are excited about second-year cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry, according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe. McKinstry showed up to training camp in terrific shape and has "shown strong ball skills, instincts and toughness." The former second-rounder out of Alabama could become the team's next stud cornerback after both Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo […]

Derrick Brown Should Continue to be a Force for Panthers Defense

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Derrick Brown continued to impress during training camp this summer and "should be a force" again in 2025, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Brown has been a high-impact player for years now, and there doesn't appear to be a drop-off in sight for the former seventh overall pick in […]

Titans Thrilled With Cameron Ward's Work Ethic

The Athletic's Jeff Howe writes that the Tennessee Titans "have been thrilled" with rookie first-round quarterback Cameron Ward's work ethic early on. Ward has showed up around 5 am every day during training camp to start his workout and is frequently bringing other players with him. That leadership is an important quality, although it doesn't […]

Daulton Varsho Out on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hand) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, but he's doing well, according to manager John Schneider. Varsho is just dealing with some pain and swelling after X-rays came back negative after he was hit by a pitch […]

Bryce Elder Takes Tough-Luck No-Decision Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder was on his game in a tough matchup on the road against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, but he gave his team a chance to win in an eventual 2-1 loss at Citizens Bank Park. Elder gave up just one earned run on three hits while walking two and […]

Dylan Crews has Three Hits, Steals Two Bases in Loss

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews had a nice performance in the team's 4-1 loss to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two stolen bases out of the eight-hole in the batting order. It was Crews' first game of the year with multiple stolen bases, and he's now […]

Tyler Anderson Pitches Well in Return From Paternity List

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Tyler Anderson was feeling it as a new father on Friday evening in his return from the paternity list in his start on the road against the division-rival Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Although Anderson didn't factor into the decision in a 2-0 loss, he looked good, tossing five shutout innings […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Reaches 25-Homer, 25-Steal Milestone

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn't get a hit in Friday night's 10-2 blowout win over the hosting Chicago White Sox, but he still managed to reach a noteworthy milestone for the season. Chisholm went 0-for-3 with two walks and two runs and also stole a base to reach the 25-homer, 25-steal mark […]

Max Muncy Targeting Next Weekend for a Return

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) was sent home sick on Friday with cold/sinus issues, but he's still scheduled to face a velocity machine on Sunday and start a minor-league rehab assignment next week, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said that Muncy is targeting a return […]

Ha-Seong Kim Not Expected to Return Until Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) is not expected to return from the 10-day injured list until Monday, at the earliest, according to Ryan Bass of Bally Sports. MLB rosters expand to 28 players on Monday, and that's when Kim figures to return to the big leagues after dealing with back inflammation that landed […]

Gabriel Arias Leaves After Being Hit on his Wrist

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias (wrist) left Friday's game against the visiting Seattle Mariners in the second inning after he was hit by a pitch on his right wrist, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. The hit-by-pitch was Arias' only plate appearance of the contest before he was replaced at the 6 by Brayan Rocchio. Daniel […]

Jackson Merrill Could Return Next Week

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) is in Arizona getting live at-bats and could return for next week's home series against the Baltimore Orioles if all goes well, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Merrill will not return from the 10-day injured list when eligible on Saturday, but the 22-year-old's return […]

Tommy John Surgery Recommended for Randy Rodriguez

According to the San Francisco Giants, multiple doctors recommended that reliever Randy Rodriguez (elbow) undergo Tommy John surgery. Rodriguez will make a final decision this weekend, but Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports thinks it's inevitable. It is brutal news for one of the team's breakout stars in 2025, and Tommy John surgery would keep him […]

Mason Barnett to Make Major-League Debut on Saturday

Athletics pitching prospect Mason Barnett will make his major-league debut on Saturday and start against the division-rival Texas Rangers, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Barnett, the team's 10th-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, will get the call to the big leagues for the first time after going 6-2 with a 6.13 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 124:65 […]

Corey Seager Placed on Injured List

The Texas Rangers officially placed shortstop Corey Seager (appendix) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 28) on Friday and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. The Rangers also moved outfielder Evan Carter (wrist) to the 60-day IL, ending his season. Seager had a successful […]

Eagles Work Out Brenden Rice

The Philadelphia Eagles hosted former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice for a tryout on Friday, according to NFL.com. The son of Hall of Fame wideout Jerry Rice didn't make the Chargers' final 53-man roster out of training camp and was waived earlier this week. After clearing waivers, the 23-year-old former seventh-rounder (225th overall) […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. to be Used in Short-Yardage, Red-Zone Packages?

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has been non-committal on whether he will use quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. in short-yardage and red-zone packages this year after he lost out on starting QB duties to Daniel Jones. "We'll see," Steichen said when asked if the former first-rounder could contribute in short-yardage/red-zone situations. "I want to make […]

Javonte Williams Listed as RB1 on Cowboys First Depth Chart

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams is listed as the team's RB1 on their first depth chart of the 2025 season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Williams is followed on the RB depth chart by Miles Sanders and rookie Jaydon Blue (ankle). Williams saw most of the team's reps with the first-team offense during […]

Wilyer Abreu Unlikely to Return Before End of Homestand

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) is receiving treatment this weekend and will attempt to run again on Monday. It sounds as though Abreu probably won't come off the 10-day injured list before the end of the team's current homestand on Wednesday, Sept. 3, per Mac Cerullo of the […]

Freddie Freeman Back in Friday's Lineup

As expected, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (neck) is back at first base and is batting third for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen. Freeman did not play in Wednesday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds due to a neck stinger, but he's back on the field […]

Stephen Kolek to Make Royals Debut on Saturday

The Kansas City Royals will start right-hander Stephen Kolek on Saturday night against the division-rival Detroit Tigers, according to Jaylon T. Thompon of The Kansas City Star. Kolek will be making his debut with the team after Kansas City acquired him at the trade deadline at the end of July in exchange for catcher Freddy […]

Jackson Chourio to Return From Injured List on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday before Game 2 of the series in Toronto against the Blue Jays, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chourio is already with the club in Toronto, but the team wanted to give him a day to […]

Jack Suwinski Goes on Injured List With Groin Strain

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Jack Suwinski (groin) on the 10-day injured list with a right-groin strain and recalled outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Suwinski has been a platoon outfielder for the Pirates this year when he's been on the major-league roster, but he hasn't […]

Ollie Gordon II Could be a Hidden Gem for Dolphins

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks believes the Miami Dolphins might have grabbed a hidden gem in rookie running back Ollie Gordon II when they took him in the sixth round back in April's NFL draft. Gordon is an old-school RB1, Brooks writes, and ran for 43 yards on eight carries as the starter in the team's preseason […]

Isaac TeSlaa Could be Valuable Weapon for Lions Offense

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks thinks that Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa will be "a valuable weapon for Jared Goff as a chain-mover with mismatch potential in the red zone" in his first year in the NFL. TeSlaa torched defenders in the preseason with 10 catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns and is a […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Released by Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles released wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. and cornerback Eli Ricks from their practice squad on Friday, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. In corresponding moves, the team added running back Audric Estime and defensive back Ambry Thomas to the practice squad. Marshall, a former second-round pick (59th overall) by the […]

Kenny Clark Will Make Cowboys Debut in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that newly-acquired defensive tackle Kenny Clark won't need long to get up to speed with the new system and will play in the Week 1 regular-season opener next Thursday, Sept. 4, versus the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. "Quite honestly if Kenny Clark is not in this deal it may […]

Kyle Shanahan Thinks Christian McCaffrey is Poised for Bounce-Back Year

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan thinks All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is poised for a bounce-back season in 2025 after the former NFL Offensive Player of the Year was limited to four games in 2024 due to injuries. McCaffrey has been healthy all offeason and training camp and has been looking like his […]