ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to keep four running backs for a committee approach in 2025 under new head coach Liam Coen. "They see Travis Etienne Jr. as a potentially very dangerous part of Coen's screen game." Tank Bigsby is viewed as more of a physical pounder between the tackles, which […]
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Anthony Nunez is getting promoted to Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore's 24th-ranked prospect was acquired in the Cedric Mullins trade with the Mets. The 24-year-old was originally drafted out of high school as a shortstop back in 2019, but has converted himself into a pitcher, and it appears to have been the right […]
Washington Nationals pitching prospect Clayton Beeter will be called up to the big league club. The 26-year-old came over in the Amed Rosario trade and slots in as the team's 24th-ranked prospect. He made his major league debut in July for the Yankees, but allowed six earned runs on five hits (two home runs) and […]
Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) struggled in his minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Iowa against Triple-A Indianapolis, surrendering seven earned runs on seven hits (two homers) while walking none and striking out only one in three innings of work. Taillon was certainly rusty in his first start since June 29 due to […]
The New York Yankees are discussing a potential deal with free-agent right-hander Kenta Maeda, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Maeda was released by the Detroit Tigers this year after allowing eight runs (seven earned) while walking six and striking out eight in eight innings over seven relief appearances before he signed a […]
Minnesota Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with an illness, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Woods Richardson is battling a stomach issue, according to manager Rocco Baldelli, and was pushed back from his scheduled start on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. In […]
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown is expected to see an uptick in his passing-game numbers in 2025 after he caught 14 passes for 156 yards a year ago, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Brown has worked to improve his receiving abilities, and head coach Zac Taylor thinks it can be a strength for him. […]
ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that he is trying to take Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving pretty early in fantasy drafts. Graziano explains that the Bucs love Irving, and while they also have a role planned for Rachaad White, Irving is "viewed by people in the building as special enough to warrant a high-volume […]
Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) is at peace with his decision to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery with Dr. Keith Meister at some point this week. Houck and Meister have yet to discuss whether it might be possible for him to return late in the 2026 season, but Houck is hopeful, according to […]
San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) didn't have the best minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A El Paso, as he surrendered six earned runs on four hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out five in 3 1/3 innings against Triple-A Round Rock. It wasn't a great outing for King, but it […]
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) looked good on Sunday with Triple-A Louisville in his third minor-league rehab start, allowing two unearned runs on three hits while walking one and striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings pitched against Triple-A Omaha. It was a nice bounce-back outing after Greene allowed four earned runs and five […]
The Cowboys' running back room will look a bit different in 2025. After Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott manned Dallas' backfield a season ago, the team will feature a new set of running backs this year. Both Dowdle and Elliott are no longer with the team, and the Cowboys added four running backs this offseason. […]
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs' presence is hard to miss at training camp practices and he "gets targeted a lot, and not just in the short area." Downs appears to be getting separation in practices this summer. Quarterback Daniel Jones wasn't very accurate deep down the field in his […]
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The Chicago Bears will likely manufacture touches for wide receiver DJ Moore out of the backfield as well as a receiver as new head coach Ben Johnson adds wrinkles to the offense, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes. Moore has the ability to line up in the backfield and still end up deep downfield for targets. Fowler […]